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By Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This year’s enlisted winner of the U.S. Army’s annual Top Cop Competition was Spec. Brian T. Williamson, 221st Military Police Detachment, Fort Eustis, Va. Hosted by the 17th MP Detachment, the 3rd Annual Private 1st Class Boyd Jr. Top Cop Competition was held on Ft. Jackson, S.C., June 3-5, 2012. Twenty teams competed over two days for top honors, with six competitors from the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command MP Detachments. Forts Jackson, Lee, Huachuca, Eustis, Gordon, Rucker, the S. C. National Guard and Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. were represented, as well as local law-enforcement agencies.

“It feels great to win, especially since the competition was as stiff as it was,” said Williamson. “There were a lot of capable people competing, and the scenarios were effective in portraying our patrol duties.”

Police officers competed in twoman teams in six different scenarios many law enforcement officers encounter in their careers, all while dealing with unpredictable weather.

On day one, the teams completed the Army physical-fitness test, a domes-

“It feels great to win, especially since the competition was as stiff as it was. There were a lot of capable people competing, and the scenarios were effective in portraying our patrol duties.”

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tic-violence scenario and a medical emergency. On day two the teams negotiated an obstacle course, completed a stress fire range and responded to an active-shooter scenario.

“The rain made the competition more intense, and that much more fun and rewarding. It added another element of stress for the competition,” said Williamson. “The medical emergency scenario was one of my favorite parts of the competition, because it was very life-like.”

Williamson and his partner, Sgt. Kevin Belanger, with the 221st MP Detachment, endured grueling training prior to the event. Staff Sgt. Kyle Daun, 2011 Top Cop noncommissioned officer winner, coached this year’s winning team, and sponsored them during the competition.

For his efforts, Williamson went

home with an Army Commendation medal and a large trophy. Belanger, who earned third place out of the NCOs in this year’s competition, received a certificate of achievement and coin of excellence.

Capt. Samantha Hoxha, 221st MP Detachment commander, said this competition was designed to bring together TRADOC MP units for a friendly competition, and to test their military police officers’ capabilities through various scenariobased, law-enforcement events.

“I am so proud of Specialist Williamson and Sergeant Belanger. Their hard work and dedication gave the other competitors a run for their money, and directly contributed to their success,” said Hoxha. “They represented themselves, the 221st MP Detachment and Fort Eustis superbly.”

Williamson (foreground) treats a “motorcycle accident casualty” June 3 during the third annual Private 1st Class Boyd Jr.Top Cop Competition at Ft. Jackson, S.C.

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U.S. Army Spec. Brian Williamson, 221st Military Police Detachment, is awarded as winner of the U.S. Army’s 2012 Top Cop Competition, June 5. Police officers competed in two-man teams in six different scenarios many law enforcement officers encounter in their careers.

Williamson (left) and Sgt. Kevin Belanger (center), both with the 221st MP Detachment, respond to an active-shooter scenario, June 4.

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It is a ceremony observed by so many Service members in the last several years. A small formation of Soldiers marches to the center of a gym basketball court with their friends and family gathered around them. A few kind words are spoken, and the Soldiers move out for deployment.

Twenty-one Soldiers from the 358th Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade departed for a year-long deployment after a ceremony at Fort Eustis’ McClellan Fitness Center, June 7.

The “Scan Devils” will deploy to the northern region of Afghanistan in support of cargo operations and the documentation of movement in and out of country. Their focus will be on those troops coming back home as the Afghan Army takes over combat and sustainment operations in their country.

During the deployment, they will also

be responsible for performing documentation services in support of theater asset visibility. The Soldiers will manage cargo being containerized and break-bulk cargo being loaded and discharged.

Col. Lawrence Kominiak and Command Sgt. Maj. Tony Escalona, the 7th Sus. Bde. commander and command sergeant major, respectively, shared their feelings and experiences from their recent deployment to Afghanistan with the “Scan Devils” before the start of the ceremony.

“We did our year, but you are doing something more important than us.

You are closing the chapter in Afghanistan,” said Kominiak. “You are going to see Soldiers coming in and out but more going out, including equipment, closing an historic chapter in United States history.”

“You have to stick with your battle buddy,” Escalona added. “There will be bad days and good days but that’s when you lean on each other. Don’t leave one another alone.”

Before they departed, Lt. Col. Ken-

neth Williams, 10th Trans. Bn. commander, shared his thoughts with the troops heading to Afghanistan.

“You will be supporting the warfighters in some of the most difficult logistical environments in the world.

Know that your efforts there will assist the United States in helping Afghanistan be a free country. Mission success is bringing everyone back home to their families,” said Williams. “Scan Devils, Waterborne, Resolute!”

After the ceremony, Soldiers received handshakes, hugs, kisses, goodbyes and “good lucks.” Many Soldiers were not quite ready to leave home, but were proud nonetheless.

Pvt. 1st Class Maya Marshall, a logistics specialist with the 358th ACDD, said she is ready to do what needs to be done.

“I am sad but excited for this opportunity to see the world and do what my company needs for me to do. We had to get prepared to do a lot, physically and mentally but we got everything in order with training and live fire” said Marshall. “It is needed and it was worth it.”

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U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Hamilton, assigned to the 358th Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, hugs his family after the “Scan Devils” deployment ceremony at the McClellan Fitness Center at Ft. Eustis, June 7. Twenty-one Soldiers from the 358th ACDD deployed to the northern region of Afghanistan.

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TRADOC honors legendary commanding general

By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command honored its second commanding general, the late Gen. Donn Starry, in a building dedication ceremony at Ft. Eustis June 8.

The command renamed Building 661 “Starry Hall” in honor of the general, who is credited with revolutionizing the Army in the post-Vietnam era through his doctrinal renaissance and intuitive leadership concepts.

Gen. Robert Cone, TRADOC’s commanding general, addressed the audience before joining Starry’s wife, Karen, and his son, Michael, to unveil a bronze plaque at the entrance to the building and ceremonially cut a ribbon to “reopen” the building under its new name.

“For me, having been exposed to the military my entire life, this is a big deal,” said Michael Starry, who serves as TRADOC’s deputy director of concepts development and leadership. “My siblings and I grew up as kids in an Army family, and we recognize the effort, energy, and

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LEFT: U.S. Army Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, joins family members of the late Gen. Donn Starry in cutting the ribbon to ceremonially reopen Building 611 at Fort Eustis as “Starry Hall,” June 8.

ABOVE: Cone and Karen Starry unveil the dedication plaque.

commitment it took from TRADOC to have the building named after our father.

“We’re so very proud to experience this,” he continued. “It’s an incredible honor.”

From 1977 through 1981, Starry commanded TRADOC, and was credited with formulating the Army’s AirLand Battle doctrine. That doctrine better prepared the Army for modern-day warfare in the 1980s,

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The general capped his 40-year career as commander-in-chief of the U.S. Readiness Command, retiring in 1983. He passed away in August 2011, and was interred at Arlington National Cemetery the following January.

Editor’s note: The Army News Service’s J.P. Leipold contributed to this report.

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Cub Scouts from Newport News’ Pack 143 pick up trash along the shoreline during Clean the Bay Day at Ft. Eustis, June 9. Volunteers removed approximately 350 pounds of garbage from the James River shoreline along Harrison Road, as well as Eustis Lake.

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By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Volunteers from across the Ft. Eustis community gathered June 9 to remove waste and garbage from waterways as part of the annual Clean the Bay Day beautification project.

More than 30 volunteers, including local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, focused on removing garbage and trash washed ashore along the Harrison Road stretch of the James River, as well as Eustis Lake.

According to Tim Christensen, the Ft. Eustis Clean the Bay Day planner, volunteers removed approximately 510 pounds of trash in 2011.

Most of the waste removed comes from outside the installation, washing up along shorelines on post.

This year, the collective effort removed about 350 pounds of garbage, a marked improvement that seems to confirm their efforts are effective overall.

Patti Lawrence, Cub Scout Pack 143 cub master, oversaw a group of 10 Cub Scouts removing trash along the James River. She said the weather was “perfect,” and provided an opportunity to get the youths involved in the community.

“The kids really enjoy doing things like this. My son is a Scout, and everywhere we go, he’s always picking up trash and throwing it away,” said Lawrence. “It’s important

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Tiger Cub Scout Lucas Richer, 6, reaches for a piece of trash as his mother, Maria Richer, stands at the ready with a bag, June 9.

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By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series highlighting Service members with exceptional experiences throughout their military careers.

The old man’s hands shook when he spoke, as raw, untempered emotion fought to free itself from his unassuming demeanor.

John Coons was 21 years old when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was 21 when they assigned him to the 3rd Army, 4th Armored Division, 22nd Infantry as a rifleman. He was 21 when the Nazis captured and tortured him for 47 days in a dark cave.

Coons, now a 90-year-old World War II veteran, sits restlessly in his chair, recalling the details surrounding his experience as a prisoner-of-war.

“I was underground for 47 days in Algiers, Africa,” he said, softly. “They beat me with a stick and hit me with switches across my legs. All they wanted was information.”

Coons paused, his eyes welling up. His wife of 17 years, Janice Coons, continued for him.

“They blindfolded him when they captured him,” she said. “He was the only person in the cave, aside from the Germans.”

Prior to his capture, Coons had attended Army basic training before he and his unit received orders to ship out. For 13 days, he and the other Soldiers waited in the bowels of the ship they were on – with no idea where they were headed. After dodging underwater minefields, the vessel finally reached its destination – Algiers.

“We went ashore on landing crafts,” Coons began. “A lot of guys were killed when they jumped off the boats and tried to run ashore.”

As soon as Coons and the other Soldiers reached shore, they hurried to dig foxholes deep enough to provide a barrier, to cover them from enemy fire. That was when Coons came face to face with “Bouncing Betty.”

Betty was a very special land mine. It was set underneath a board and covered with dirt. When it blew, the explosion would act as a blade – slicing a Soldier in half. Coons, unfortunately, stepped on one.

Photos by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton

John Coons shows off photos from his experiences as a Soldier during World War II at his home in Hampton, June 6, Coons, now 90, was drafted into the U.S. Army when he was only 21 years old. He was a two-time prisoner of war, and a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge.

“I yelled for everyone to get down when I realized I’d stepped on a Bouncing Betty,” he said. “I was told to fall flat on my face, as fast as I could, which would blow the mine away from me. The blast went right over my head.”

There was no time to pause and collect his bearings as enemy fire was still raining down on the beach. After several days of fighting, Coons went out on a night patrol - and was captured by the Nazis.

“They took his dog tags, his wallet and whatever else they wanted,” Janice said.

“The only thing they didn’t take were his shoes.”

Leaving Coons’ shoes turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Hidden inside one shoe was a 1921 silver dollar his mother gave him for good luck. It was significant because 1921 was also the year Coons was born, and to this day, he still has the silver dollar. That good luck charm, coupled with an indomitable spirit, kept Coons going those 47 horrific days.

“You’ve just got to do it,” he said. “Think about living to the next day. I kept telling myself ‘I have to make it, I have to make it.’”

Janice smiled at her husband.

“He’s like that today,” she said, proudly. “He just doesn’t want to give up on anything.”

She said to this day, Coons will still pull his shirt on as fast as possible. He can’t stand having his eyes covered, and he can’t forget the cave he was held in either.

“It was all dirt,” he said. “There were candles for light and rooms had been dug out by the Germans. It looked like they had prepared it beforehand.”

When he wasn’t being beaten and tortured for information, Coons said they kept him in a small room with a pile of dirt in the corner that served as his toilet.

“If you had to go to the bathroom, you just went right there in the room,” he said. “They made you cover it up with dirt. It smelled horrible in there.”

After 47 days of hell on Earth, American forces came across the cave. They used a flame thrower to force the Germans out. Since Coons was in the back of the cave, the flames didn’t reach him.

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“I kept shouting, ‘I’m American, I’m American,’” he said. “They didn’t believe me. The Germans had been taking our uniforms, wearing them and trying to pass off as U.S. Soldiers.”

Coons was recaptured, and taken to an American-run POW camp. It took two weeks for them to verify his identity, and free him.

“They had sent my mom a letter saying I was missing and presumed dead,” Coons said. “After they found out who I was, they had to contact her again, and let her know I was alright.”

TheArmy sent him to the rest area for Soldiers coming off the battlefield. It was there Coons was finally able to bathe, shave, receive a clean uniform and eat real food for the first time in more than two months.

“I barely ate when I was in the cave,” Coons said. “Every once in a while they would give me a cold potato.”

Despite surviving such a harrowing ordeal, the war marched on. After 10 days of rest, Coons was sent to the front lines again, fighting throughout Italy. Then, on Dec. 16, 1944, Coons and the rest of the 3rd Army were asked to counter the last major German offensive of World War II at the Battle of the Bulge.

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John Coons puts together a jigsaw puzzle at the community center near his Hampton home, June 6. The puzzles offer Coons a mental reprieve from the post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms he still experiences from his time as a Soldier.

PATRIOT FROM PAGE 8 As the largest and bloodiest battle of the war, the Battle of the Bulge saw roughly 610,000 U.S. Soldiers march into the fire. Of those who went to fight, 19,000 were killed, and about 89,000 were injured. For Coons, his lucky silver dollar worked its magic, and he came back unharmed. It was after the battle that Coons and the rest of the Soldiers, who were still dirty, sweaty and hungry, lined up for an inspection by Gen. George S. Patton, who at the time commanded the 3rd Army.

“Old blood and guts was there,” Coons exclaimed, with a smile on his face. “We had come back from the front, from the Battle of the Bulge, and had to stand for a full field inspection. He walked up and down, looking us over.

When he got to me he stopped and said, ‘good work, Soldier, you all did a hell of a job, anything I can do for you?’”

As a brash, young private first class who had just survived torture, starvation and the bloodiest battle of the war, Coons said he swallowed hard, and thought carefully before answering Patton.

“Yes, Sir,” Coons said. “Before I leave this man’s Army, I would like a star from your uniform.”

Coons said that Patton paused, and looked him up and down before walking away. However, something made Patton stop a few paces past Coons. He looked back at the young private, turned around and ripped a silver star from his uniform. Patton walked back to Coons and thrust the star into his hand.

“Boy, you guys got a lot of [expletive deleted],” Patton said before turning around and walking away again.

Tearing up again, Coons smiled, remembering the times he experienced, and the Soldiers he knew. In an age where at least one World War II veteran dies every day, Coons carries on, while others he knew and served with have passed away.

“There’s not too many of us left anymore,” he said.

“But, after everything I’ve seen and done, I’d go back and do it again in a heartbeat – for the country.”

Coons’ patriotism has helped sustain him throughout the years. He still sees America as a pillar of strength and opportunity; and he still sees himself as just another American who went to war when his nation called on him.

“The United States of America means everything to me,” Coons said, the tears falling freely. “Everything.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Music Under the Starsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concert series kicks off

By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Under a warm spring twilight sky beside the sparkling James River, music ďŹ lled the air at Ft. Eustisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Magnolia Park as the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band kicked off its annual Music Under the Stars concert series, June 7.

The concert was the ďŹ rst of 13 shows this season, which marks the 80th anniversary of the show. The institution is the longest running concert series in Hampton Roads, tracing its roots back to outdoor performances in 1932 at now-decommissioned Fort Monroe in nearby Hampton.

The musicians performed a wide variety of tunes for concertgoers, ranging from military band staples like â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Star-Spangled Banner,â&#x20AC;? and Lee Greenwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;God Bless the U.S.A.,â&#x20AC;? to modern pop and country hits, including Jason Aldeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t You Wanna Stay,â&#x20AC;? and even classic jazz, such as George Gershwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porgy and Bess.â&#x20AC;?

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June 28: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Children of all Agesâ&#x20AC;?

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July 12: 202nd Army National Guard Concert Band â&#x2013; July 19: 202nd Army National Guard Rock Band â&#x2013; July 26: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Little Night Musicâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Aug. 2: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Land That I Loveâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Aug. 9: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jazz Side of the Moonâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Aug. 16: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tropical Rhythmâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Aug. 23: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is Country Musicâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2013; Aug. 30: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overture 1812â&#x20AC;? (Rain date for this concert is Sept. 6)

this year. One week, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring out our jazz troupe; another week weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have rock music; and another week, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do country,â&#x20AC;? the lieutenant said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of talented folks and a lot of musical range, and we deďŹ nitely have something for everybody.

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MUSIC FROM PAGE 10 “You may not see grandmom and granddad come out to the rock night, but you never know,” Huff joked.

About 500 fans of all ages packed the sprawling glen at the park before the musician’s stage. For many fans, Music Under the Stars is a tradition.

Tabb residents Pat and Mary Madden have attended the shows since 1995, and said they plan to continue the tradition at Ft. Eustis.

“They picked a beautiful venue to have the show here,” Mary said.

“Lots of space, lots of shade and good views. They did a good job.”

Maj. Scott McKenzie, the TRADOC Band commander and conductor, said the band hopes to continue the “rich tradition” of Music Under the Stars at Ft. Eustis. He said that the performances had grown synonymous with the gazebo near the Chesapeake Bay at Monroe, but hopes to expand the band’s audience base at

the command’s new home.

“When the command decided to move to Eustis, the decision was made to bring the concert series here, as well. This is TRADOC’s home, and this is our home,” McKenzie said. “We have a beautiful venue here under the magnolia trees, and we hope to bring longtime fans and new fans alike out to our shows this season.”

World War II veteran Dorothy “Smokie” Phillips, a longtime fan of the series, said McKenzie and his team will succeed in doing so.

“I’ve been coming to shows for more than 25 years, and I’ll keep coming back,” the Newport News resident said. “They’ve always played such great music. It doesn’t matter where they have the show, because I’ll go watch them anywhere. It’s even better than I expected this year.

“Besides, it’s even closer to where

I live now,” she added, laughing.

The Music Under the Stars concerts are scheduled at Fort Eustis every Thursday evening through August, and include patriotic music, marches, rock, salsa, country, jazz and Americana. The “Overture 1812,” complete with cannons, closes the season.

Admission to the concerts is free, and free parking is available adjacent to Magnolia Park. When driving on the post, look for the blue Music Under the Stars signs along roadways to direct traffic to the park. Concert goers who do not have a Department of Defense identification card should arrive early with photo identification and proof of auto insurance and registration to secure a day pass.

To learn more about the concerts, or to sign up for the TRADOC Band’s newsletter and concert announcements, visit www.tradocband.com or call 501-6944.

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Tim Murphy, a Fort Eustis firefighter, patrols the Elizabeth River during Norfolk's Operation Sail 2012 event, June 8. Murphy and two other Eustis-based firefighters served as emergency mdical technicians and firefighters during the event, which featured tall ships and military vessels from around the world.The firefighters came prepared to provide rescue and firefighting support, wielding an on-board fire suppression system that uses surrounding water to feed a hose to battle fires, life-saving apparatuses and first aid supplies.

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The Elizabeth River running adjacent to Norfolk’s harbor side bustled with the sound of music and merriment, as visitors climbed gangways to tour a collection of the world’s most majestic tall sailing ships and impressive naval vessels during the city’s Operation Sail 2012 celebration, which took place June 1 through 12.

The event drew thousands of visitors, many who arrived via boat. To ensure the safety of boaters and passengers, firefighters from Ft. Eustis’ fire department brought out a boat of their own, and provided safety patrols on the water during the event.

A three-man squad joined a pair of hazardous materials experts from Fort Pickett, Va., aboard Ft. Eustis Fireboat 30, a 25-foot fireboat, to patrol the river, splitting shifts with other local first responders. The team participated as part of the Maritime Incident Response Team, a collective of local law enforcement, fire and rescue, state and federal agencies providing maritime assets to respond to waterfront and waterborne emergencies.

Lieutenant Dave Wilder, one of Eustis’ firefighters participating, said the festive atmosphere provided ample opportunity for revelers to act irresponsibly. With so many people on and

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Mel Vermillion, a Fort Eustis firefighter, navigates the waters of the Elizabeth River at the helm Ft. Eustis Fireboat 30 during Norfolk’s Operation Sail 2012 event.

near the water, first responders need to be standing by at a moment’s notice.

Eustis’ firefighters answered the call, prepared to provide rescue assistance and fire suppression.

“We’re out here to help in case something goes wrong. There are a lot of boats out on the river, and a lot of folks drinking and partying,” Wilder said.

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it can turn in to a serious emergency.”

The firefighters came prepared, wielding an on-board fire suppression system that uses surrounding water to feed a hose to battle fires, life-saving apparatuses and first-aid supplies.

While the team did not encounter any major emergencies, they did come to the aid of vessels in distress.

“On Wednesday, we actually towed a crabbing boat whose engine died and left it stranded in the water,” Wilder said. “We towed it from the marine terminal back to Willoughby Spit.”

The crew also wrangled and towed an abandoned sailboat found adrift in an adjacent marina.

“Some folks had called and asked for assistance about a sailboat banging against their boat,” said firefighter Tim Murphy. “When we got there, there wasn’t anyone on the boat. They must’ve launched a dinghy to go across the river to the festivities and failed to properly anchor the boat.”

Murphy, a former Air National Guard firefighter with the 192nd Fighter Wing, said the shifts were long, but the team enjoyed being a part of the celebration.

“It’s a lot of fun out here. Getting a chance to see the ships and be among the people is exciting,” he said. “I was planning to come down here anyway, but once we picked up the shifts on the river, I got my chance to see it all from the best seat in the house.”

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LEFT: Senior Airman Christian Muri, 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control specialist, checks for debris on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base,Va., June 4.

RIGHT: Airman 1st Class Sean Harrell, 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic control apprentice, relays information to incoming aircraft during a training exercise.To expedite the process of information relay, air traffic controllers learn new, specific terms for any situation.

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The air traffic control tower was silent as the pilot nervously reported losing sight of his wingman. As soon as the report came through, the tower Airmen sprang into action, quickly working toward a solution.

They relaxed and cleared their minds before calmly instructing the pilots in order to avoid a collision.

Despite adrenaline pumping through their veins, they directed the pilots without questioning their decisions, or allowing their emotions to show. With the crisis averted, the pilots safely continued their mission.

The emergency was over as fast as it came, but the air traffic controllers knew another crisis could happen at any moment, and their work was far from over.

Controllers are responsible for regulating the safe, orderly and expeditious movement of air traffic, but their duties encompass a wide array of quick-decision situations.

“It’s a demanding career that requires rapid decision making and three-dimensional thinking” said Senior Master Sgt. Trevor Browning, 1st Operations Support Squadron chief controller. “Every day brings a new challenge.”

Not only are the controllers tasked with the everyday operations of managing air traffic, but they frequently react to emergency situations which often have lives in danger, sometimes on a daily basis.

“Air traffic controllers have to have the

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meentality to handle emergency situations d everyday operations simultaneously,” and d Master Sgt. Anthony Accoo, 1st OSS assaid sisttant-chief controller. “When an emergenoccurs, we have to know how to react.” cy o With the possibility of the smallest misW ke ending in a death, the stress of that retak onsibility could be enough to wear any spo perrson out, especially when coupled with thee everyday duties of an Airman.

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controllers hold every day, they often view it as normal as checking an e-mail.

“Stress levels are different to us than they may seem to someone on the outside,” said Accoo with a smile. “You don’t always have control over your day-to-day personal life, but once you get into position all those personal problems are put out of mind.”

Controllers go through extensive training to ensure they are ready to shoulder their daily responsibilities, and are ready to make

critical decisions on a moment’s notice.

A controller’s training starts much like any other Airman fresh out of basic training, at their technical training school located at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Their training lasts roughly four months, and introduces Airmen to the foundation of their career field.

The air traffic controller course teaches Airmen basic principles of regulating air traffic, and the specific phraseology that is necessary for every controller to know fluently. The course also simulates the environment and scenarios the Airmen will face as rated controllers, under the watchful eyes of their instructors. The course is designed not only teach the fundamentals of their career field, but also to ensure all students are able handle and react to stressful situations on the job.

Once the Airmen graduate technical training, after many long nights of studying, they earn the title of air traffic control apprentice, but they are far from becoming a fully-rated air traffic controller.

Once the graduates arrive at their first duty stations, they must continue their education with on-the-job training that can take between eight months and a year to complete, depending on the base. During the extended training Airmen are expected to learn material broken into four sections that cover all necessary information a controller will need to preform effectively.

The sections include the frontload, local, ground and flight data modules, with each broken down further into two blocks.

The frontload module covers general information of the career field, while the local, ground and flight data modules all cover a specific job a controller will be required to perform while in the tower.

During the extensive training, the apprentices study their material eight hours a day, even eating lunch while pouring over their work.

Airman 1st Class Lyndsey Kenefick, an air traffic controller apprentice with the 1st OSS, spends her days studying for her official rating, the day every apprentice eagerly looks forward to.

“Taking an hour-long lunch is not an option” said Kenefick. “Any less than a full day of studying is not enough.”

When not studying, the apprentices are taken into a simulation room where they can practice real-world scenarios, without the stress of a possible incident. Rated trainers devise simulations to test the apprentices’ ability to think on their toes, and react to a realistic emergency situation.

Although the simulations are close to reality, Kenenfick said they cannot compare to the realization that while in the tower, lives are on the line.

Once an apprentice completes all four sections, they are ready to take the exam to be rated. The exam consists of a written portion covering all the material since the beginning of technical training, and a practical portion under the supervision of rated controllers.

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“Air traffic controllers have to have thee mentality to handle emergency situations and everyday operations simultaneously. When an emergency occurs, we have to know how to react.”

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Kirby and Pentagon Press Secretary George Little last month announced restrictions to F-22 ďŹ&#x201A;ight operations after 12 pilots reported hypoxia-like symptoms.

In response, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta directed the retroďŹ tting of automatic backup oxygen systems in the Raptor.

The Air Force is investigating the issue and providing monthly reports to Panetta.

In addition, all F-22 ďŹ&#x201A;ights were ordered to remain near potential landing locations to enable quick recovery and landing should a pilot encounter problems during ďŹ&#x201A;ight, Little said last month.

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Even once a controller is rated, the learning process is never over. The Federal Aviation Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laws, and the Air Forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions and regulations that govern the way the controllers do their job are always changing. Controllers are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to every shift to receive a brief on current conditions and any updated regulations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only constant in being an air trafďŹ c controller is change,â&#x20AC;? said Browning with a laugh.

When a controller changes stations, they are all required to retest for their rating. The test consists of the general regulations and instructions, as well as the base-speciďŹ c information. If a controller fails this test they are â&#x20AC;&#x153;washed outâ&#x20AC;? of their career ďŹ eld, regardless of rank.

Even with the extensive, on-going training controllers keep up to date with, there are times when nothing can be done.

Accoo solemnly recalled a time when he was the last person to speak to a pilot who was killed in a crash due to an aircraft malfunction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you make a mistake, lives are put in danger,â&#x20AC;? said Accoo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But, there are times that even when everything goes right,

things can go terribly wrong.â&#x20AC;?

The key to continuing, said Accoo, is to remember there are other pilots who need to be taken care of, and brought home safely.

Controllers are put into tightly knit crews designed to work cohesively and effectively together, based on each memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths and weaknesses. The crews work together every shift to ensure pilots are always in capable hands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look out for each other,â&#x20AC;? said Accoo proudly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It only takes one chink in the armor to cause a catastrophe.â&#x20AC;?

Even with the high demands placed on the controllers, each one is proud of the support they contribute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing I would rather do,â&#x20AC;? said Accoo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to contribute to missions that might be read about in history books one day.â&#x20AC;?

Throughout Air Force history, the telltale sound of planes roaring by has invoked a kind of reverence for pilots, but everyone should realize their ďŹ&#x201A;ights would not be possible without the service, attention to detail and commitment to excellence air trafďŹ c controllers, like the ones here at the 1st OSS, provide.

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“Right now my heart is military spouses and their families,” she said. “Like with Girl Scouts, my troop is almost solely military dependents.”

Chastain is a 22nd CES key spouse, the 22nd ARW enlisted spouse’s club vice president, nationally recognized Girl Scout leader and the wife of Purple Heart recipient Staff Sgt. Beau Chastain, 22nd CES explosive ordnance disposal technician.

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Amanda Chastain, a 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron spouse, was named the 2012 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year.

“I’ve always had a heart for helping others,” said Chastain. “It’s always been a part of who I am and what I do.”

This award, sponsored by the Air Force Association, honors the late Joan Orr, wife of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr. The award recognizes spouses of military members for their significant contributions to the Air Force.

“It’s an incredible honor,” said Chastain. “To receive it means that I’ve actually made a difference and people have noticed.”

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“One thing I love about her is that she motivates other people and inspires them to do good things for others,” said Courtney Hisey, a 22nd CES key spouse.

Chastain often shares a quote with other spouses, “Do what you can with what you have where you are,” to help encourage them to get out of the house, volunteer and meet new people.

“Sometimes it’s hard to get out and volunteer because we might not have our families here to help out,” said Chastain. “You don’t have to go out and head up something, but you can go out and be a helping hand.”

Chastain’s drive for extending her own helping hand will be formally recognized at the Air Force Association Convention in Washington, D.C., in September 2012.

“Amanda has selflessly given to the community this past year,” said Col. Ricky Rupp, the 22nd ARW commander, “and her continuous dedication to our military family and the community sets a great example for others. Ultimately, she lives by the Air Force’s core values.”

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Military wife singers sought C*A*M*M*O, The Center For Military Music Opportunities is casting military wife singers (post 9/11, active-duty wives only) for a choir recording. If you are interested in participating, contact CAMMO Artistic Director Victor Hurtado at casting@cammomusic.org or call 1-800517-5261 for information about requirements and audition/rehearsal schedules.

Langley Chapel job opening The Langley Air Force Base, Va., Chapel has a contract vacancy for a Director, Family Life Ministries. The contractor will be responsible for a full range of family style ministry initiatives (i.e. family-focused events & retreats, care for families of deployed, mission outreach, VBS/AWANA, etc) within the Protestant community.

Applicants should provide evidence of appropriate competence in the form of a resume, demonstrating a four-year undergraduate degree, and experience in working with people of all ages within a Christian setting.

Applicant must be able to lead and manage a multi-faceted ministry that appeals to all ages.

Applicant must be willing to work within all Protestant faith groups, nationalities, and spiritual levels in a pluralistic military environment.

The applicant must have a minimum of five years involvement with the Langley Chapel community. A contract will be awarded based on “best value” to the government.

To review the Basis of Award, Statement of Work, and other contract requirements, please contact Chaplain David Barns, Senior Protestant Chaplain, at 764-7847. Applications must be received by close of business June 25.

ing 764-7847 or online: https://einvitations.afit. edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=50963&k=07614B0F78

Eaglewood Junior Golf Academy Eaglewood Golf Course will be offering junior golf lesson from June 18 until Aug. 3.

Ages five and up may attend. For more information, call 764-4547.

guardian and bring a completed application packet to one orientation.

For more information or to request a volunteer packet, call the Fort Eustis office at 757878-3339 or call the Langley Air Force Base office at 757-225-4060.

Young Adults’ Bible Study

Langley chapel will host vacation bible school from June 25-29, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bethel Manor Chapel and school. Children ages 4-12 are invited to attend. Register online at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/langleyafb, or call Richard Myer at 757-871-7245.

A bible study intended for college-age participants is held each Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Religious Center, 1792 1st St. in Bethel Housing. Our current series is titled; “Basic” by Francis Chan. There will be refreshments.

For more information, contact David Rasbold at 764-0992 or 764-7847.

CEA recruiting event

Equal Opportunity volunteers

There are several career fields for enlisted aviators, and right now those career fields are hiring any Airman or noncommissioned officer who can retrain. Anyone interested in incentive pay, and an amazing career, should be at the Base Theater June 29 at 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Richard Sennett at 764-7668, or email Richard.sennett@langley.af.mil.

The 633 ABW Langley Equal Opportunity office is seeking volunteers to serve on the planning committee to celebrate Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 27. Special Observances are conducted to enhance cross-cultural awareness and to promote diversity among all personnel. Additionally, these activities are an extension of human relations education objectives for maintaining a healthy human relations climate.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact our office at 574-5878/5877.

Langley Chapel vacation bible school

Summary Court Officer Effective April 3, 2012, Summary Court Officer 2nd Lt. Chance E. English, 1st Maintenance Squadron, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Tech. Sgt. Aaron D. Ciccocioppo. Anyone having knowledge of money or personal property due to deceased or claims against the deceased estate, please contact Summary Court Officer English at (757) 764 -2181.

Marriage seminar

CEA recruiting event

Whether you have a good marriage you want to make better, or you are hanging on by a thread, the Building a Strong Marriage Team seminar can transform your marriage.

The Chapel is sponsoring this one-day event at no cost Service members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and their families. Come with or without your spouse. Lunch is provided, and the event is open to everyone. (Alternate Duty Location authorized for GS civilians.)

Join us for a fun-filled one-day event to connect with your spouse and learn effective ways to have a thrilling marriage. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective and step by step details on how to Build a Strong Marriage Team.

Sign-up early to reserve your seat by call-

There are several career fields for enlisted aviators, and right now those career fields are hiring any Airman or noncommissioned officer who can retrain. Anyone interested in incentive pay, and an amazing career, should be at the Base Theater June 29 at 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Richard Sennett at 764-7668, or email Richard.sennett@langley.af.mil.

Summer youth volunteer program The American Red Cross is hosting a summer youth volunteer program for children between ages 13 and 17. The program takes place from June 25 to Aug. 17. Space is limited. All youth must be accompanied by a

AFAS after-hours coverage The American Red Cross will provide emergency Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) after-hours coverage. Note that this is for afterhour emergencies only, and not routine daily financial assistance.The A&FRC will continue to cover AFAS cases during their normal duty hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Servicemembers seeking emergency financial assistance after duty hours are required to call toll-free 1-877-272-7337 for assistance.

New location for pass, registration The Pass and Registration Office, and the Visitor’s Control Center have been consolidated into one location at the Temporary Pass Office outside the Armistead Gate.Visitor passes may be obtained from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a daily basis. Passes are available from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the Large Vehicle Inspection System, located adjacent to the Armistead Gate, is open daily from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information on services offered, contact Pass and Registration at 757-764-7770 or 757-764-7779.

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Langley Theater Schedule Friday, 7 p.m.

Dark Shadows (PG-13) In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet-or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death: turning him into a vampire, and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Think Like A Man (PG-13) Four interconnected and diverse men have their love lives shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy Harvey’s book and start taking this advice to heart. When the band of brothers realize they have been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire, using the book’s insider information to turn the tables and teach the women a lesson of their own.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Dark Shadows (PG-13) Sunday, 2 p.m.

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EustisCommunity Family advocacy program The Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar is a 90-minute seminar that describes the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse, who is at risk, and what resources are available. The class will take place Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. FASES is open to anyone on post who is interested in learning more about these topics. No children please.

Do you find yourself fuming when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure go through the roof when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion but it’s important to deal with it in a positive way. We will help you learn how the eight-week Anger Management class beginning Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

FAP will present a Couples Communication & How to Fight Fair class on June 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. All classes will be held at Bldg. 213, Calhoun St. To register, call 878-0807.

BBC events ■

Popsicles at the Splash Park. Balfour Beatty Communities staff will be serving popsicles at the Splash Park Wednesday starting at 2 p.m. Stop by and enjoy a cool summertime treat.

■ Movie Under the Stars. BBC residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the Movie Under the Stars event June 22 on the back lawn of the Community Center.

Call 328-0691 for movie title and show times.

■ Family Bingo Night. Come out and enjoy an evening of pizza and bingo with family and friends June 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Community Center. Due to limited space, please call 328-0691 to make your reservations by June 25.

Spiritual Care Symposium The Symposium on Spiritual Care for Combat Stress and the Family will be Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Point Plaza Suites, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. This post-traumatic stress disorder training is open only to clergy, chaplains, social workers, counselors and medical-mental health professionals. You can make a difference by attending this event, which will focus on the spiritual care of those who are affected by combat stress, to include the family.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; no child care will be provided. You must register at http://scfcts2012.eventbrite.com.

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Summary Court Officer 1st Lt. Joseph Novak, 7th Sustainment Brigade, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Pvt. Shanon Pirofsky.

Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or claims against the deceased estate, contact Novak at (757) 878-4137.

Vacation Bible School The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel invites boys and girls who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade to join us at SonRise National Park Vacation Bible School at the chapel. Classes start on June 25 from 9 a.m. to noon and will end on June 29. Children will have a great time singing songs, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games.

Bus transportation will be available for children who live on post. Class size is limited so register today by calling 878-1455 or stop by the chapel between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-1455 or email verna.j.vaul.civ@ mail.mil.

Movies Under the Stars Come out and join us for a free showing of “Footloose” at the Movies Under the Stars series June 27 at 8:15 p.m. on Murphy Field. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

For more information, call 878-2716.

Soldier and Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and briefings for June will include: ■ Job Information Briefing – Monday, and June 25; 10 to 11 a.m. Attendees will learn job search strategies including employer websites, online job boards and vacancy announcements.

■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m. Are you looking to improve your credit score prior to making that big purchase? Need a starting point? This class covers everything that you need to know about credit reports and FICO scores. All attendees will receive a free FICO score and credit analysis.

■ Mornings with Army Family Team Building, Teams and Conflict – Wednes-

day, 9 a.m. to noon. Conflict affects relationships at work and at home. Join us as we examine methods of productively managing conflict and when to apply management styles in group situations.

■ DevelopingYour Financial Plan – June 26, 9 to 10 a.m. Are you tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Need a financial “checkup?” We will teach you the basic skills of developing a written plan while setting goals for a successful financial future.

■ Master ResilienceTraining (3-part series) – June 26, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; June 27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and June 28, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This training will help you to discover your strengths and weaknesses, and teach you how to use your new skills to become stronger in every aspect of your life. Classroom instruction focuses on subjects including avoiding thinking traps, energy management, real-time resilience and assertive communication.

All classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Hispanic Mass Misa en Español, todos los domingos del mes a las 4 p.m. en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz (Our Lady Queen of Peace, Regimental Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, 923 Lee Blvd.). Todos son bienvenidos!

Para más información, Chap. (Capt.) Anselmo Hernandez, 878-2505, ext. 226.

Junior Golf Camp The Pines Golf Course PGA Sports Academy is hosting a Junior Golf Camp this summer. Attendees can choose from the following dates: July 9-12 ($100), July 2527 ($75) or August 6-9 ($100); camp hours will be from 8 to 11 a.m. daily. The cost includes all instruction, golf balls, t-shirt, snacks, and junior membership upon graduation from the program.

For more information, call 878-2252.

School and sport physical exams School and sport physical exams are available at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pediatric and Family Health clinics by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled for Monday-Saturday starting Monday and ending Sept. 15. Please call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866) 645-4584 to schedule an appointment (up to 28 days in advance).

For more information, visit http://mcdonald.narmc.amedd.army.mil.

Jacobs Theater Schedule Friday, 7 p.m.

No show Saturday, 4 p.m.

Think Like A Man (PG-13) Four interconnected and diverse men have their love lives shaken up after the ladies they are pursuing buy the book “Act Like a Lady and Think Like a Man,” and start taking this advice to heart. When the band of brothers realizes they have been betrayed by one of their own, they conspire, using the book’s insider information to turn the tables and teach the women a lesson of their own.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Dark Shadows (PG-13) In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas (Johnny Depp), set sail from Liverpool, England to start a new life in America. But even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet – or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death – turning him into a vampire and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972.

He returns to Collinwood Manor to find that his once grand estate has fallen into ruin.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

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Free Artifacts Roadshow The Virginia War Memorial is hosting its second annual Artifacts Roadshow on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in Richmond. The public is invited to bring military-related items for free assessment and review by the War Memorial’s military collections curator and a noted military collectables expert. Appraisals and monetary value estimates will not be offered. Weapons or ordnance items will be checked and inspected for safety at the door prior to review. Admission and parking are free.

The Virginia War Memorial is located at 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond. Situated on over four acres overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River, the Virginia War Memorial also includes the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center which houses military-related exhibits, programs, and theaters showing the award-winning “Virginians at War” video series and the multi-dimensional film, “Into Battle.”

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call (804) 786-2060.

Virginia Living Museum ■ Story Time at the Museum. The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. to hear “Wild and Free” by JoEllen Pledger and also see a live ferret. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission).

■ The Really Big Dinosaur Puppet Show. Rainbow Puppet Productions presents “The Really Big Dinosaur Show” at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. on weekends through June 24. Through original songs and the use of more than 20 giant puppets, the time of the dinosaurs reappears on stage. There will be an eight-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex, mama and baby dinosaurs and a special dinosaur that is over 16 feet long. Expect lots of audience participation.

■ Abbitt Planetarium Shows. Visitors can choose from among four shows at the planetarium: Dinosaur Prophecy, Virginia Skies, Night of the Titanic and Here Come the Giants. The planetarium is open daily; tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission.

■ Dinosaur Discoveries. Meet live critters that just might be the descendants of dinosaurs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 30. Try your hand at reassembling a set of “dino” bones. Walk like a dinosaur and make dinothemed crafts. See and touch real dinosaur bones, coprolites, gizzard stones and footprints. You can even take a picture next to a model of a full sized T-Rex skull.

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Invitation-Only Hiring Event July 24 – 26, 2012 • 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Washington, DC The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is hosting a three-day Hiring Event in support of DIA’s global mission for the following occupational specialties: Analysis (Intelligence Officers — all disciplines), Acquisition and Contracts, Communications and Multi-media, Counterintelligence, Facilities and Logistics, Finance, Human Capital, Information Technology, Legal Services and Security.

Discover career opportunities with the nation’s premier provider of intelligence. Applicants must apply online via the Recruiting Events page, under the Careers menu of the DIA website (www.dia.mil), before 11:59 p.m. (EST) June 21, 2012.

All applicants must be US citizens. DIA Human Resources Specialists will contact all selectees to schedule their interview.

DIA Hiring Managers will be on site to conduct interviews for immediate and future positions located nationwide. Applicants possessing the required skills may receive conditional offers of employment! DIA is an equal opportunity employer. Bring your intelligence to DIA. www.dia.mil

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The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. Museum admission: $17 adults/$13 children (3-12), ages 2 and under free. Planetarium is $4 in addition to museum admission. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

Hours are Monday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.

4th of July Stars in the Sky Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate Independence Day with its 4th of July Stars in the Sky event July 4 at Victory Landing Park (end of 23rd Street at the James River). The event begins at 7 p.m. with free children’s rides including giant slides, moon bounces and obstacle courses. Food vendors will be on site. Entertainment will be provided by Cheap Thrills from 7 to 8 p.m.; Carbon Leaf will perform from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. Fireworks will light up the sky over the James River at 9:30 p.m.

Admission and parking are free. Parking will be available at the Newport News City Hall parking lot and designated nonrestricted public parking spaces in the downtown area. No pets, bicycles, alcohol, skateboards or radios will be permitted in the event area. For more information, call 926-1400.

Ways to Work Program Predatory loans have caused heartache and financial ruin for many, including those in military service. Avalon, a center for women and children in collaboration with Army Community Services now offers an alternative for responsible, working individuals and families to receive low-interest auto loans that will support their financial self-sufficiency and asset development through the Ways to Work program.

What could reliable transportation mean to you or your military family? Having a vehicle can help stabilize your life and transport your children to child care, school, and doctor appointments. No more waiting in the rain, cold, or heat for the bus, or spending money on cab services. To qualify for this program an applicant must: be 18 years or older; be a James City County, Yorktown, Poquoson, or Williamsburg resident or be active duty military E-6 and below, DOD personnel, or veteran in the Hampton Roads area; and be employed with a moderate household income.

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The Virginia War Museum is offering educational and structured camps for children ages 8-12 years old.

■ RevolutionaryWar Camp – July 9-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will learn period tactics and play out three battles a day. Following each battle campers will receive a historical briefing from the museum staff.

This year’s theme is “The Saratoga Campaign of 1777.”

■ WorldWar II Camp – Aug. 6-9 and Aug. 20-23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will train in squads, learn World War II infantry tactics, and play out two battles a day. In between battles, the campers will receive instruction on uniforms, equipment and World War II history. The theme will be “Operation Market Garden, The Arnhem Campaign.” This is a physically active camp and children will be expected to run and jump as well as play outdoors in the woods.

The cost is $175 per camp. Pre-registration is required; payment is not required at

the time of registration. Due to the popularity of the World War II camp, attendance is limited to 60 campers. To register, visit www.warmuseum.org. Registration forms may also be emailed to cgarcia@nngov.com.

The Virginia War Museum is located at 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.

Summer Breeze Concert Series The annual Merchants Square Summer Breeze Concert Series returns for the 21st year in the shopping and dining district adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg. Beginning with the July 11 concert, Merchant’s Square will also offer children’s entertainment at 6:30 p.m. featuring face painting, bubble-making and clowns. The concerts are free and will take place outdoors.The schedule is: ■ July 1 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

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• The Peninsula Warrior - Air Force

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YOU’VE GONE THE EXTRA MILE.

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Come on in for America’s Best Military Discount.

Now available to retirees.

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CHEVYDEALER.COM PRIORITY CHEVROLET CHESAPEAKE

COLONIAL CHEVROLET

2012 CRUZE LS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NORFOLK

LOW-MILEAGE LEASE EXAMPLE FOR WELL QUALIFIED LESSEES

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Mileage charge of $.20/mile over 24,000 miles.

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24 monthly payments total $3,804.48. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. ALLY must approve lease.

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