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JBLE YOUTH Langley Hospital prepares JBLE youth for upcoming sports, school year —Page 6

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Airmen honor Billy Mitchell anniversary

HONOR GUARD USAF Honor Guard trains Langley AFB guardsmen —Page 11

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Army News

TRAINING Soldiers blast enemy training targets —Page 5

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JBLE to host blood drives JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS EDITORIAL STAFF

By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. Caroline M. Miller

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia is scheduled to host two blood donation drives during the month of August. The Fort Eustis will directly support the American Red Cross while the separate blood drive at Langley Air Force Base will support the Armed Services Blood Program.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Officer Capt. Kevin Whitlatch • kevin.whitlatch@us.af.mil Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editor Staff Sgt. Brittany E.N. Murphy • brittany.murphy.2@us.af.mil Fort Eustis Managing Editor Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard • natasha.e.stannard.mil@mail.mil Per Air Force Instruction 35-101/Army Regulation 360-1, only stories and photos submitted by members of the Department of Defense community and DOD news services may be printed in The Peninsula Warrior. Any stories, photos or announcements must be submitted eight days prior to publication. Stories and photos should be submitted to the editor and/or assistant editor at 633abw. paedit@us.af.mil or Public Affairs Office, 601 Hines Cir., Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Announcements for the Community Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. Announcements for the Outside the Gate Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. For more information call 878-4920. Authors’ names may be withheld, but all letters must include the authors’ signatures and telephone number. The Peninsula Warrior is an authorized publication for all the members of the U.S. military. Contents of The Peninsula Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army. The Peninsula Warrior is printed every Friday by offset as a civilian enterprise newspaper for the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Air Force by Military Newspapers of Virginia at 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 under exclusive written contract with the commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. MNV is a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force or Department of the Army. Printed circulation: 25,000. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by any advertiser will result in refusal to print advertising from that source. All editorial content of The Peninsula Warrior is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office Joint Base Langley-Eustis. All photographs are Air Force or Army photographs unless otherwise stated. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or MNV of the products or services advertised.

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Red Cross The Fort Eustis blood drive is scheduled for Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the at the Army Reserve center at Fort Eustis. “Blood drives are really a good thing to take part of if you can do so,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt Laurenti Patton, McDonald Army Health Center laboratory officer-in-charge. “It makes you feel good, that you might have been able help save a life and it doesn’t cost you anything but a little bit of you time. It’s a very rewarding thing to do.” Visitors without access to Fort Eus-

tis who wish to donate blood must get a pass at the visitor center off-post in order to attend the blood drive. To schedule an appointment at Fort Eustis, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and use the sponsor code “Eustis”.

Armed Services Blood Program The blood drive at Langley AFB will be Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Commons. To schedule an appointment for the Langley drive, visit http:// www.militaryblood.dod.mil. Make a copy of the appointment and bring it to the appointment or walk-ins are available as well. The individual must be older than 17, weigh at least 110 lbs, feel well and must have a Department of of Defense picture ID to volunteer. “You’re helping people and you’re providing a lifesaving product,” said Ralph Peters, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Blood Donor Center blood donor recruiter, the agency that is hosting the Langley blood drive.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jimmy Pedany, Air Combat Command Airborne Reconnaissance Operations Branch chief, donates blood during a blood drive at Langley Air Force Base, June 2, 2015.

According to Patton, prior to donating, eat a good meal, be well hydrated, and there should a minimum of 60 days from the last time of donation. If the individual is currently on any medication they must bring the names of the medication to make sure they are eligible for donation. These blood drives are held to support injured military service members or civilians in need of blood, overseas or in the U.S.

New Urgent Care Pilot Program for Prime Beneficiaries News Release TRICARE

To increase access to care, the Department of Defense launched an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. This program allows Prime enrollees two visits to a network or TRICARE authorized provider without a referral or prior authorization. The Urgent Care Pilot Program is for: • Active-duty service members, including National Guard or Reserve members activated for more than 30 consecutive days in TRICARE

Prime Remote. • Non-Active-duty service members in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote or TRICARE Young Adult Prime. • TRICARE Overseas Program beneficiaries traveling in the U.S. are not limited to two visits. Active-duty service members enrolled in TRICARE Prime are not eligible for this program as their care is managed by their service. This pilot also excludes Uniformed Services Family Health Plan enrollees. TRICARE Overseas Program enrollees can receive an

unlimited number of urgent care visits, but only when they are traveling stateside and seeking care. There are no point of service deductibles or cost shares for these two urgent care visits, but network copayments still apply. Once you receive urgent care, you must notify your primary care manager about that care within 24 hours or the first business day after the urgent care visit. Authorization requirements have not changed for follow-up care, specialty care or inpatient care. When you are not sure of

the type of care you need, or you require care outside of standard business hours, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273. If the Nurse Advice Line recommends an urgent care visit and a referral is submitted, that visit will not count against the two pre-authorized visits allowed under the Urgent Care Pilot. However, if you call the Nurse Advice Line and get a referral to a military hospital or clinic and you go elsewhere for care, that visit will count against your two preauthorized visits. If you need more information, please visit http://www. tricare.mil/UrgentCarePilot.

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AF commanders aim to ensure a smooth take-off for F-35A News Release 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Wing commanders from U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II units met at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, July 20-21 to discuss integration of the two aircraft. The conference focused on joint training, maintenance techniques, manpower and strategies to develop successful integration the F-35A as a part of the joint team of fighter aircraft. During a roundtable discussion, Col. Pete Fesler, 1st Fighter Wing commander, said both aircraft were designed to work together. “The F-22 and F-35A bring an incredible capability,” said Fesler. “You have two airplanes that are designed, one primary focus is on air-to-ground and another focus on air-to-air with complementary capabilities, to assist each other in either

role. Together, they are a team that is optimized to go after an air threat and a surface threat simultaneously.” In addition, Fesler said the discussions over the past few days were not all about the pilots teaching each other perform better with their specific aircraft, but a conversation in both directions. “The F-35A right now could benefit from some of the fifth-generation experience that the F-22 community has built up over the last decade or so,” said Fesler. “The F-22 community is going to benefit in the next year or two, bringing guys back from the F-35A into the F-22 to help us better understand how to integrate these two platforms.” Fesler said from a maintenance stand point, the F-22 community is trying to take the lessons that they’ve learned over the last decade and pass them to the F35A. “It was a great opportunity for us to

U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

F-22 Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., and F-35A Lightning IIs from the 58th Fighter Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., fly in formation after completing an integration training mission over the Eglin Training Range, Florida, Nov. 5, 2014.

talk about how we would blend the two together to maximize their effectiveness,” said Col. Brad Lyons, 388th FW commander at Hill AFB. According to Lyons, the Air Force has done a lot of fighter integration with their fourth-generation, but haven’t yet had an opportunity to do much fifth-generation fighter integration with the two platforms. Opportunities may have been limited for the 388th FW, but it was 20 months

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3 ago, when Langley deployed four F-22s to Eglin AFB for the unit’s first operational integration training mission with the F-35A’s assigned to the 33rd FW. During the training, the pilots gained operational familiarization and captured lessons learned to improve future exercises. In regards to future manpower and operations, Fesler said commanders discussed how they could cross-flow people back and forth between aircraft to streamline maintenance processes and increase experience pilots’ experience. According to Lyons, the F-35A will be the backbone of future joint and combined air operations, enabling critical interoperability. This fifth-generation fighter provides unprecedented global attack capability and air superiority, he said. “In a near pure environment in advance air-to-air and air-ground threats, this is the team that you need,” said Lyons. “This is a realization of a resourcing strategy the Air Force has been putting together for a long time. It’s the realization of a tactical dream, that we would have this team available to go out and do what it needs to do in the world today.”


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SOLDIERS PRACTICE HEAVY CARGO LOADING SKILLS

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

U.S. Army Pvt. James Harrington, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) cargo specialist, wrenches chains into place to secure a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle at Fort Eustis, Va., July 20, 2016.

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U.S. Army 690th Rapid Port Opening Element Soldiers receive range instructions before entering a firing range at Fort Eustis, Va., July 20, 2016. Safety precautions are practiced before, during and after every firing range exercises.

Soldiers blast enemy training targets

Above: U.S. Army Pvt. Cornelius Cooley, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element cargo handler, fires an M4 rifle during a range training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., July 20, 2016. Left: Smoke rises from an M4 rifle during a range training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., July 20, 2016. U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

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LANGLEY HOSPITAL PREPARES JBLE YOUTH FOR UPCOMING SPORTS, SCHOOL YEAR Joint Base LangleyEustis community members wait for their appointments during the physical day hosted at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 20, 2016.

By Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 633rd Medical Operations Squadron’ Family Health and Pediatric Clinics partnered to host a child school and sports physical day at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley on July 20. The 20 July event was the first of two days when medical providers, nurses and technicians serve as a one-stop source to complete mandatory school and sports physicals for students, who are ages four to 18 years old. The second day is set to take place Aug. 10, 2016. “Here at the hospital, we want to offer the most access and convenience possible for our patients and ensure our service members’ children are prepared for the upcoming school year,” said Capt. Jonathan Beatty, 633rd MDOS Family Nurse Practitioner. “[The physical days] allow us to set aside time to really focus on our children.” The physical day also brought professionals from various support organizations from across Langley, including the Nutritional Health Clinic, Immunizations Clinic, Healthcare Integration, 633rd Dental Squadron and 633rd Security Forces Squadron, together to provide patients education on a variety of health-related topics. “While planning the physical days, we wanted to ensure that our patients to have

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access to a wide range of resources not normally available during typical medical appointments,” said Beatty. “This minihealth fair and open house educates our patients on important health issues while they wait to be seen.” According to Tech. Sgt. Keith Duron, 633rd DS Preventative Dentistry Chief, the information each participating organization brought to share with the patients and their parents can have a long-reaching effect. “This event provided a great opportunity to reach a large portion of our community,” he said. “By reaching these young kids and their parents, we can ensure they

practice healthy habits in the future.” Duron said events like the physical days give Airmen an important opportunity to support the JBLE community. “We’re playing our part to make sure our kids are safe and healthy,” he said. “Knowledge is power and [this event] gave us the chance to share that with our kids.” To participate, a parent or legal guardian must schedule an appointment and be present during the physical. Parents must bring completed physical forms and shot records to the appointment. Children with chronic medical conditions including asthma, food allergies, at-

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Vishayla and Elrie Beauchan, ages 10 and 8 respectively, daughters of Tech Sgt. Bradley Beauchan, 45 Intelligence Squadron full-motion video imagery analysist, fill gift bags with dental hygiene products at the physical day hosted at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 20, 2016.

tention deficit disorder, heart conditions or developmental delay, must schedule an appointment separately for an indepth assessment with their primary care provider. For more information, call (757) 2257630, or to schedule an appointment, call (866) 645-4584. To view the Virginia Department of Education school physical form and requirements, visit www.doe.virginia.gov/ support/health_medical.

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July 29, 2016 Tim Christensen, 733d Civil Engineer Division integrated pest management coordinator, inspects a carbon dioxide and light trap at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis, Va., July 13, 2016.

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Ft. Eustis CED monitors insect numbers By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert 633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

When the summer season arrives at Fort Eustis, Virginia, insects can become a nuisance for the personnel and families on the installation. Ft. Eustis Civil Engineer Division have been setting traps, collecting data and monitoring the populations concerning mosquitos and ticks. “We have five traps that are placed around the installation and we check them twice a week from April to October,” said Tim Christensen, CED environmental and natural resources specialist. According to Christensen, after collecting the insects from the traps, CED will count the number of female mosquitos, which are the ones that bite and spread viruses such as the Zika virus, Malaria and West Nile. Once that process is complete, the team compares the data from previous weeks and the results determine what type of spraying CED will conduct. “If the number of people being bit by mosquitos carrying the Zika virus rises then CED will re-evaluate the need for treatments,” said Christensen. “However, there is not enough data to support additional spraying.” Mosquitoes are not the only insect control the CED supports. Presently on Eustis, the highest medically significant concern present is the tick due to their larger number on the installation, said Christensen. “We’ve been doing tick surveillance and identifying the pathogens they can vector to people,” said Christensen. “CED encourages people to avoid areas with a possible tick infestation.” The CED office recommends to service members and their families who may have come in contact with ticks or tick infestations to follow proper protection guidelines such as wearing treated clothing and checking for ticks periodically. For concerns of a possible mosquito count increase or other pest nuisances within the on-base privatized housing, contact the housing office at 757-396-8335. For all other concerns or for more information contact CED at 757-878-4357.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II

94th Fighter Squadron, F-22A Raptor pilots drop Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the 95th anniversary of Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell bombing the Ostfriesland at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 22, 2016. The aircraft that sunk the Ostfriesland 95 years ago took off out of Langley Field.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

Airmen honor Billy Mitchell anniversary

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II

F-22A Raptors return to Langley Air Force Base after dropping Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the 95th anniversary of Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell bombing the Ostfriesland at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight different airframes and 33 aircrews Air Force-wide supported the two-day event by taking off from, Langley AFB, and flying the same path the 1st Provisional Air Brigade flew and drop inert bombs where the sunken, Ostfriesland lies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Two U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons taxi on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight airframes and 33 aircrews from across the Air Force gathered to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the 1921 airpower trials.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies over Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Mitchell, who is widely considered the “father of the Air Force,” and the 1st Provisional Air Brigade demonstrated the superiority of air power by sinking the famous, and previously thought unsinkable, captured German battleship, the Ostfriesland.

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A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors taxi on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight airframes and 33 aircrews from across the Air Force gathered to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the 1921 airpower trials.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A group of U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagles prepare to land at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Pilots flying 8 different airframes dropped inert munitions at the original site of the 1921 airpower trials of the coast of the Virginian

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II

94th Fighter Squadron, F-22A Raptor pilots drop Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the 95th anniversary of Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell bombing the Ostfriesland at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 22, 2016. The aircraft that sunk the Ostfriesland 95 years ago took off out of Langley Field.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

Airmen honor Billy Mitchell anniversary

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot from the 1st Fighter Wing taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II

F-22A Raptors return to Langley Air Force Base after dropping Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the 95th anniversary of Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell bombing the Ostfriesland at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight different airframes and 33 aircrews Air Force-wide supported the two-day event by taking off from, Langley AFB, and flying the same path the 1st Provisional Air Brigade flew and drop inert bombs where the sunken, Ostfriesland lies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

Two U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons taxi on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight airframes and 33 aircrews from across the Air Force gathered to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the 1921 airpower trials.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress flies over Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Mitchell, who is widely considered the “father of the Air Force,” and the 1st Provisional Air Brigade demonstrated the superiority of air power by sinking the famous, and previously thought unsinkable, captured German battleship, the Ostfriesland.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon taxis on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016.

Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors taxi on the flight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Seven fighter wings, eight airframes and 33 aircrews from across the Air Force gathered to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the 1921 airpower trials.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

A group of U.S. Air Force F-15 Strike Eagles prepare to land at Langley Air Force Base, Va., following a 95th Anniversary Maj. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell memorial reenactment, July 22, 2016. Pilots flying 8 different airframes dropped inert munitions at the original site of the 1921 airpower trials of the coast of the Virginian

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin

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A firework show followed the Norfolk Tides Air Force Appreciation Night baseball game in Norfolk, Va., July 23, 2016. The appreciation night aimed to honor Airmen and to celebrate 100 years of Air Power over Hampton Roads.

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Volunteer opportunity for annual Community Day

Thompson Street will be closed in both directions from August 1-15. The work is required to complete critical repairs to the storm drain system. There will be a detour available via Plumb St. For more information, contact MSgt Brian Rosburg at 757-764-4820.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Community Day hosted by the Gates of Heaven Family Life Center on August 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Day will be internationally themed. Volunteers are needed to assist in food service, equipment tear down and grounds clean-up. For more information, contact TSgt Melanie Thermidor at melaniethermidor8907@gmail.com or 757764-5877.

health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

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JBLE will provide discounted tickets to the Virginia Air and Space Center until August 31 at JBLE ITT. The engagement program offers unlimited exhibit and IMAX admission and free admission to over 300 other science and natural history centers worldwide. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2 — 12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835, and for more information, contact Sheila Robinson at 878-0280. Eligibility for most programs Assigned to or working on JBLE At least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service Active Duty Reserve or Guard member in activated status Dual employed (military married to civilian) DoD civilian employee (single/dual employed) Must be purchasing full time child care on or off the installation

JBLE to host Family Dinner Dance JBLE will host a “Father/Daughter and Mother/Son” dinner dance at the Fort Eustis Club on July 30 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will include music, dancing and a full course meal. Tickets are $35 for parents, $30 for children ages 12 and up, $20 for ages 5 to 11 and $15 for ages 4 and under. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-878-5700.

JBLE.mil website is undergoing migration to new system The JBLE.AF.MIL website is migrating to a new system. Please expect website downtime and page/ link issues. Website updates cannot be made at this time. For more information or concerns, please call 633rd Public Affairs at 764-5701.

Family Health and Pediatric Clinic will host School and Sports Physical Day The 633rd Medical Group Family Health and Pediatric Clinic will offer school and sports physicals on August 10 to children ages 4 to 18. Bring all completed forms, shot records, and IDs to the appointment. To make an appointment, call 1-866-645-4584.

Langley AFB sponsors ASBP Blood Drive Langley will host the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive on August 10 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Community Commons. Pre-registration is available online at www.militaryblood.dod.mil and walk-ins are acceptable. For more information contact Ralph Peters at 757-953-1686.

Langley celebrates SSgt Release Party Langley will celebrate the SSgt Release on August 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Static Display Hanger. The theme for the party is Rocky Balboa and finger foods, cake and beverages will be available. For more information, contact TSgt John Sewell at 757764-2961 or SSgt Teresa Cleveland at 757-764-5701.

School supply drive for Newport News Langley AFB is looking for donations for the Newport News school. Donations can be dropped off at Building 15 in Room 230 until August 19. The schools are looking for book bags for ages 4-16 years filled with stationary supplies such as pencils, paper, crayons, colored pencils, hand sanitizers, glue sticks, tissues, notebooks, pens, pocket folders, and 3-ring binders. For more information contact MSgt Latoya Perry at 757-764-3400 or MSgt Rhonda Howard at 757-225-9550.

Free Golfing for JBLE youth The JBLE golf courses will give one free bucket of range balls to children each day throughout the summer. Children can receive their free bucket at the golf shop counter. The program is available every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Free bowling for JBLE youth The JBLE bowling centers will allow children who register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com/jble to bowl free all summer. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com. 2016 Air Force Summer Employment Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis will offer temporary summer job opportunities for clerical, general laborer, recreation aid and others. For more information, visit https:// www.usajobs.gov or call 1-800-525-0102.

JBLE DFAC policy change The Crossbow at Langley Air Force Base and the Resolute Café at Fort Eustis are now open to all personnel who have authorized access to Joint Base LangleyEustis. Eligible customers include active duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members, retired military personnel, immediate family members of active duty personnel, DOD civilians and contractors with a Common Access Card, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, contact Capt. Christina Eason at 225-2969 or email at Christina.eason@us.af.mil.

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a homebased business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 15 Officer (11/12 F/B, 13B, 14N) and 10 Enlisted (1C5, 3DX and 1NX) Reserve vacancies at JBLE. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s and consist of two Air and Space Operations Center Augmentation units. Some AFSC’s are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, contact Maj. Tami Woodruff at 764-7080 or tamara.woodruff@us.af.mil

Hazmat Pharmacy Before making a hazardous material purchase Hazmat Pharmacy staff will verify authorization to purchase the material and provide a control number to order the item(s). Once received, the following information is required to process the material and issue barcodes which authorizes possession of hazardous items: 1. The national stock number or Control Number. 2. Quantity Purchased. 3. Shop’s EESOH-MIS (LGY) Number 4. Lot and/or Batch Number from material 5. Expiration / Next Test Date (if applicable). 6. Manufacturer Information For more information, contact Langley Hazmat Pharmacy at 764-3837.


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EustisCommunity American Red Cross Blood Drive Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), will sponsor an American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Drive from 9am to 3pm, 3 August 16 , at the United States Army Reserve Center, Building 1034, to provide the opportunity for Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) personnel to donate blood and support this critical and outstanding cause. For more information contact 1LT Patton at lauenti.l.patton.mil@mail.mil, (757) 314-7584, Building 576, room H31.

Free Friday night movies Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support is offering free movies at 6 and 8 p.m., Friday nights, at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. A valid ID and parental supervision is required for all movies shown at 8 p.m. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and snacks will be available for purchase. The schedule is listed below: Jul. 29 — Family Pool Party Jul. 29 — Wild World of Water Sports, 6 to 9 p.m. Aug 26 — Family Pool Party Aug. 26 – Super Hero Fly and Dive, 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Youth Program summer events The Fort Eustis Youth Program is offering the following summer events for ages 9 to 18 years old: Jul 25 to 29 – “Say It” Music Camp, free, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug 5 – Busch Gardens, 3 to 9 p.m. Aug 8 to 12 – Missoula, free, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug 18 – Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 1 to 5 p.m. Aug 26 – Virginia Beach Trip, free, 1 to 6 p.m. Scheduled trips may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, call 878-2662.

Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is hosting its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts, featuring the TRADOC Band, at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. The concerts are free and open to the public and are held at 7 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 25. The schedule for July is listed below: July 28 – Concert Band For more information, call 501-6949.

Range schedule (Update) Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-7404 or 878-7405. The range operations schedule through July 29 is: Friday/29 Jul — BTRAC, Range 1; Mainte-

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com nance 2, 3, 5, 6 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Saturday & Sunday/30 & 31 Jul – POW 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Monday/1 Aug — BTRAC, Range 1, POW 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Tuesday/2 Aug — BTRAC, Range 1, POW 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Wednesday/3 Aug — BTRAC, Range 1 POW 2,3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Basic Riders Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 13 and Aug. 24, Motorcycle Training Range 14A, 3300 Wilson Ave. The BRC-2 is for riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Basic Riders Course. It is a refresher course and similar to the BRC, except for higher speeds. Riders can practice and renew their basic riding skills. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 19 and Aug. 16, 705 Washington Blvd., room 227. The ARC is for riders who have completed the BRC and own/operate any type of motorcycle (except 3-wheelers). The course complements a rider’s basic skills and helps with personal risk assessment. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic and crash avoidance skills. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the BRC, be a properly licensed rider, own your motorcycle, possess a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and wear the proper personal protection equipment. JBLE does not have a contract to conduct BRCs. Airmen and Soldiers can take the BRC at Fort Lee or through the Navy (free of charge). For more information, contact Kymm Beaver at 462-2199 (Navy) or Ed Newel at (804) 590-8013 (Fort Lee). Airmen and Soldiers can complete any motorcycle safety course at Thomas Nelson Community College. The cost varies and students are required to pay upfront and complete documentation for reimbursement through the 633 ABW Safety Office. To register, email dawn.a.joyner.civ@mail.mil or usaf.jble.633-abw.mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail. mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.

JBLE Family Child Care Program If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 8785584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

Dining facility policy change The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Resolute Café dining facility is open to all personnel who have authorized access to JBLE. Eligible customers include active-duty personnel, retired military, National Guard, Reserve component, immediate family members of active-duty personnel, DoD civilians and contractor personnel with a DoD Common Access Card assigned, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, call 878-6665.

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or contact Julie LeBlanc at 878-3124 or Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.

Fort Eustis Youth Program The Fort Eustis Youth Program’s summer camp and open recreation activities are open to children ages 10 and older. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Leadership, sports, fitness, instructional and sponsorship programs are provided in a safe, healthy and pleasant environment. Special rates are available for no-school and half days. The program is located at 1102 Pershing Ave. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Open recreation hours are from 1 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 1 to 10 p.m., Friday. New participants must initially register at 650 Monroe Ave. To schedule sign up appointments, call 8784025. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 878-2662.


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Special tactics officer candidates pull a Zodiac boat to the shore during a selection at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 21, 2014. Special tactics career field training pipelines are some of the most physically and psychologically challenging in the Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Katrina Cheesman

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) — In a move to meet the high demand for battlefield Airmen, the Air Force announced changes to retraining and cross-flow, outlined in a policy memorandum from April. The changes allow Airmen to be released from their current jobs in the Air Force to cross-train into the special tactics career fields, should they be selected following an assessment of physical, mental and psychological attributes. “This change in policy will allow potential candidates the opportunity to retrain that were not able to previously,” said Chief Master Sgt. Alan Yoshida, the battlefield Airmen training pipeline manager. “Battlefield Airmen career fields historically have high attrition in training. This policy change could benefit the Air Force by increasing the candidate pool to those previously not allowed to cross-train.” The memo applies to all battlefield Airmen career fields, which includes both conventional and special tactics Airmen. The critically manned career fields for special tactics are special tactics officer (13CX), combat rescue officer (13DX), combat controller (1C2X1), pararescue (1T2X1), and special operations weather

(1WOX2). The change also applies to both tactical air control party (1C4X1) and air liaison officer (13LX), but these conventional career fields must first serve as a conventional force before applying for special tactics selection. Special tactics Airmen are the Air Force’s ground special operations force, integrating airpower in ground special operations missions. Specifically, special tactics Airmen enable global access, precision strike and personnel recovery operations. Airmen who don’t pass further initial qualifications, such as the assessment and selection process or failure in the battlefield Airmen training pipeline, will be reinstated into their prior career field without any prejudice. “Through this policy change, the Air Force has focused efforts to ensure qualified Airmen have an opportunity to pursue a career in special tactics,” said Chief Master Sgt. Marshall Farris, who works for Headquarter Air Force A3. “Due to the rigorous training and unique career field requirements, qualified personnel are always in high demand for these challenging and rewarding specialties.” The Air Force does not anticipate significant impacts to any one career field, as the number of Airmen selected for special tactics are minimal. However, while

only small numbers are anticipated, this new policy could greatly impact the special tactics manning and mission capabilities in the future. “We need the right people who can meet or exceed very demanding standards. With this policy shift, there are some highly qualified individuals in the Air Force who can now apply for special tactics assessment and selection,” said Col. Michael Flatten, the vice commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, the sole special tactics wing in the Air Force. Airmen in combat control, special tactics officer and special operations weather are assessed and selected as special tactics Airmen for Air Force Special Operations Command. Other battlefield Airmen career fields, including TACP, CRO and pararescue, are often assigned to Air Combat Command. Regardless of background, all battlefield Airmen career fields are demanding and difficult, with an average attrition rate of 80 percent throughout initial selection and training. “We are looking for Airmen with the willpower and mental fortitude to complete extraordinary tasks for a greater cause,” Yoshida said. “This is not for everyone, but the memorandum allows us to recruit a small audience that may have been unavailable to us before — Airmen who want to challenge themselves in an extremely demanding occupation.” Cross-training is a force management program used primarily to balance the officer and enlisted career force inventories across all career fields, ensuring sustainability of career fields in support of Air Force mission priorities.


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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY AUGUST 1, 2016 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AND UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED AND 72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 13.89 AT 0% FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***$500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA. CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY TO DOWN PAYMENT OR AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING. †ALL LEASE OFFERS: LEASE OFFERS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. RAV4 LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2300 DOWN, FIRST $199 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2016 RAV4 MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,340 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $25,163. TACOMA LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2730 DOWN, FIRST $269 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2016 TACOMA MODEL 7540, 4X4 DOUBLE CAB SR5 V6 MSRP $33,820 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $32,842. COROLLA LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1840 DOWN, (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES) FIRST PAYMENT OF $159 AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2016 COROLLA 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,570 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $18,483. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. INCENTIVE AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLES INCLUDE $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. ††PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $750 BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4, $2500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY AND $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT.VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 8/1/16 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. OFFERS END 8/1/16. †††TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.

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