Peninsula Warrior Air Force Edition: 08.05.16

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94TH, 27TH AMUS FACE OFF IN QUARTERLY COMPETITION -PAGE 6

Defenders, Operation Nighthawk keep Langley safe —Page 3

F-22A RAPTOR Red Flag’s New Kids on the Block —Page 5

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OUT LIFTING THE COMPETITION Army Strongwoman trains for worlds —Page 11

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Hurricane preparation, tips to stay safe

By Beverly Joyner 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It is now hurricane season and members of the JBLE community should be prepared if a hurricane were to strike in the area.

Some of the hazard risks that are associated with hurricanes are storm surges, high winds, inland flooding, tornadoes and power outages. To assist the JBLE community the following tips were provided by the Air Combat Command safety office to prepare and keep the community safe during the 2016 hurricane season, which runs through November 30.

The ACC safety office encourages members to have emergency supply and food kits on hand in case of a hurricane or disaster.

When preparing emergency supply kits, the JBLE community should take into consideration where they live and customize the contents to meet the needs of their family members. Full kits can be stored at home and smaller kits can be maintained at the workplace, vehicle and other locations.

Basic Emergency Supply Kit to include; water, food, battery powered radio, flashlight, whistle, dust mask, moist towelettes, manual can opener, local maps and a cell phone with charger.

Additional items that families should consider are; cash, matches in a waterproof container, least one week’s supply of medications, toilet paper, soap, plastic garbage bags, and personal hygiene items.

Emergency food kits should also be prepared in advance with select foods that do not require refrigeration, preparation and little or no water. These include foods like ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits or vegetables, protein or fruit bars, dry cereal or granola, peanut butter, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, canned juices, non-perishable pasteurized milk, high energy foods, vitamins and foods for infants.

Along with emergency supply and food kits, members should be aware of the Hampton Roads safety procedures.

Hurricane gates are installed along Interstate 64 to help emergency responders reverse the roadway during a major evacuation due to storm surge. The gates are located on the eastbound ramps along I-64 before the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel — Exit 273, to I-295 in Richmond — Exit 200. If the governor orders an interstate lane reversal, all lanes on I-64 will carry westbound traffic. No traffic will

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown

A fallen tree obstructs traffic at the intersection of Plumb Street and Sweeney Boulevard at Langley Air Force Base, Va., as Hurricane Irene approaches the area Aug. 27, 2011.

be allowed to travel east on the interstate during a reversal If the gates are down, there will be only two exits for reversed traffic before I-295, Exit 234 in Williamsburg where services include gas, food, lodging and a hospital, and Exit 205 at Bottoms Bridge where services include gas and food.

Virginia’s Department of Transportation advises Hampton Roads residents to find out if they live in an area susceptible to flooding. Storm surge maps are available at www.vaemergency.gov.

The Midtown Tunnel and Jamestown-Scotland Ferry will close when an approaching tropical storm or hurricane produces winds of 39 mph, and is forecasted to intensify.

The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, James River Bridge, Downtown Tunnel, Coleman Bridge and the High Rise Bridge will close when an approaching tropical storm or hurricane produces 45 mph winds, and is forecasted to intensify.

For more information on emergency supply kits, hurricane preparation tips and checklists, and other helpful links, visit www.jble.af.mil/library/hurricane information/index.asp, www.virginiadot.org or www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia/getakit.

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Defenders, Operation Nighthawk keep Langley safe

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

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron conducted a 100 percent vehicle inspection and military urinalysis test on all oncoming commuters here, July 23 and 24.

The event, titled “Operation Nighthawk,” used the Shellbank Fitness Center to inspect more than 200 vehicles and 300 individuals entering Langley Air Force Base between the hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

According to Jennifer Hall, 633rd SFS investigator, the inspections aimed to stop unauthorized or illegal contraband from entering the base.

“We want to know what is coming onto our installation and make sure no one is bringing anything illegal on base,” she said. “The operation allowed us to make sure our installation remains safe and allowed our Airmen to provide the message that we will always keep this base safe.”

The operation was part of ongoing proactive force protection measures, including increasing random vehicle inspections over the past few months. According to Capt. Antwan Floyd, 633rd SFS operations officer, these inspections provide a clear message to those entering Langley.

“We want to set the tone and let our community know about our zero tolerance policy for drugs and [illegal] weapons coming on base,” he said.

“We have random inspections all the time. While some people may be lucky enough to miss our random inspections, at one point or another, if you are bringing illegal drugs or weapons onto base or drinking and driving, we’re going to get you.”

The operation began more than a month before and throughout the plan-

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Security Forces Squadron conduct a 100 percent vehicle inspection and military urinalysis test on all oncoming commuters at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 24, 2016. The operation was part of ongoing proactive force protection measures, including increasing random vehicle inspections over the past few months.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare for urinalysis testing at Shellbank Fitness Center during Operation Nighthawk at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 24, 2016. During the operation, 633rd Security Forces Squadron conducted a 100 percent vehicle inspection and military urinalysis testing while using the fitness center to inspect more than 200 vehicles and 300 individuals entering Langley between the hours of 11 p.m. through 3 a.m.

ning and execution process, 633rd SFS partnered with various personnel from units across the installation, including 633rd Air Base Wing legal, drug demand reduction and safety offices, Office of Special Investigations and the First Sergeants council to ensure the operation was a success.

“For the entire process, it was all hands on deck,” said Floyd. “All the agencies wanted to make sure the base stays as safe as possible and this is one of the best avenues to make sure we accomplished that goal.”

According to Hall, while the operation took great effort to ensure all oncoming commuters adhered to base policy and laws, it provided a much deeper impact.

“Inspections can seem like an inconvenience, but when you look at the bigger picture, it’s an important process,” she said. “We have a ton of resources here and personnel and their families live here. We want our Airmen and their families to feel safe knowing we are doing our best to protect them and make sure no harm comes to them.”

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SUPER BOWL CHAMPION JOINS US ARMY

By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

From the three-point stance, a 310 pound offensive lineman looks across the line into the defenders’ eyes anticipating the ensuing battle that is inevitable during Super Bowl XLV in 2010.

Now 34 years-old, the retired National Football League Super Bowl Champion, Daryn Colledge is in a different arena, requiring him to ensure combat readiness for his new team, the U.S. Army.

U.S. Army Spc. Daryn Colledge, 168th Aviation Regiment UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter repairer, rose his right hand and swore to defend the constitution, the U.S. and its citizens when he joined the Army National Guard in Idaho, March 2016.

“The National Guard was a perfect fit,” said Colledge. “I retired after nine years of professional football and I wanted something else to do. I was too young to retire [from working] and the military was always in the back of my mind.”

Growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska, Colledge learned how to fly bush planes and work on cars with his father. From the time they spent together, Colledge developed a love for aircraft maintenance that propelled him to enlist as a helicopter mechanic.

“I wanted to be hands on with other Soldiers, and the NCO side was perfect for me because I came in knowing what I wanted to do and what my Military Occupational Specialty was going to be,” said Colledge. “The 168th is a Blackhawk unit out of Idaho and they are extremely active when it comes to fire suppression and search and rescue, and that’s exactly where I wanted to be.”

Before joining the National Guard, Colledge tried his hand at an educational background in communications, for which he earned a degree from Boise State University.

“When I decided to step away from professional sports I wanted to fall back on my degree of communications, and I

did that, but soon realized that world didn’t appeal to me,” said Colledge.

“I came from a business where you’re in a fight all the time, and it’s a physical team thing. I didn’t find that in the normal day-to-day life. Then I saw that being a Soldier would keep me handson, active and keep me in that team environment that I craved and needed so much.”

While Guardsmen are traditionally called for duty for one weekend a month and two weeks a year, Colledge hopes to do much more.

“Mechanics are lucky enough to get to serve over 60 days a year and I plan on filling all of those days plus the opportunities to volunteer for other missions, like fire suppression and search and rescue,” said Colledge. “For me, it’s not just a hobby, I’ll be in there full time if they allow me.”

Once Colledge finishes Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis and heads to his home unit, he will begin the process of advancing as a Soldier

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Spc. Daryn Colledge, 168th Aviation Regiment UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter repair student, practices routine maintenance during class at Fort Eustis, Va., July 28, 2016.

and leader within the Army.

“My job right now is to be the best Specialist I can,” said Colledge. “I want to fly as much as I can, grow as a Soldier, then eventually teach the younger Soldiers. I’m going to do this for as long as I can. Once my six year contract is over, I’ll re-up and do it again for as long as the Army will have me.

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Red Flag’s New Kids on the Block: The F-22A Raptor

By Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum 99TH AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIR

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — While only introduced a little over a decade ago, the F-22A Raptor is a critical component of both air-to-air and air-toground missions of the 21st Centrury Air Force.

Though the fifth generation F-22 and F-35 aircrafts are the youngest fighters in the Air Force family, that hasn’t stopped the F-22 from excelling as part of the United State’s arsenal.

The F-22A Raptors, assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, are participating in Red Flag 16-3 to gain the experience and integration that only a large-scale exercise can provide the young airframe’s pilots and maintenance crew.

For the Airmen of the 27th FS, the ability to train in an environment such as Red Flag, some for the first time, is an invaluable opportunity for readiness moving forward.

“Being a younger squadron, it’s always good to go on the road, it helps with squadron unity and we’re also able to integrate with other platforms,” said 1st Lt. Lyle Ratcliffe, 27th Fighter Squadron pilot. “This is critical because of the way that everyone relies on each other. The more experience we have training with each other, the better.”

With an exercise such as Red Flag, Airmen from the 27th FS are able to not only see how their airframe fits into the bigger picture, but also see it put into action.

“The 27th Fighter Squadron is composed of a lot of young Airmen right now, and for a lot of us this is our first time coming to Red Flag,” said Capt. Robert Hansen, 27th FS pilot. “The ability to plan and execute a mission, not only with other airframes, but with other branches of the military isn’t an experience that you can get on a daily basis back at Langley. Being here at Red Flag gives us the first exposure to a large force exercise that is similar to combat operations.”

The experience of participating in Red Flag and seeing how the F-22 piece fits into the larger picture of the Air Force puzzle is an aspect of the training that is not going overlooked.

“When we train back at Langley, a lot of what we do is little bits and pieces of a fight,” said Hansen. “We’re practicing and executing single ship tactics. An exercise such as Red Flag is a compilation of putting together all of those individual pieces into a big fight.”

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum

An F-22A Raptor, assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., sits on the runway during Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, July 25, 2016. Red Flag is a realistic combat exercise involving multiple military branches conducting training operations on the 15,000 square mile Nevada Test and Training Range.

An F-22A Raptor pilot, assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., waits as a KC135 in-air refuels the aircraft during Red Flag 16-3 over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev., July 27, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum

Leading the tactical execution for the other airframes surrounding it in the fight, the capabilities that the F-22 possesses allows for the mission for flow smoothly for the entire force participating.

“The Raptor brings the fifth generation fighter into the battle,” said Hansen. “It allows an aircraft that has both stealth and integrated avionics to contribute to the battlespace. One of the unique features of the F-22

is that it is able to integrate all of the sensor data and display it all to the pilot in a 360 degree, God’s eye, view of the battle space. Which allows the pilot to employ their tactics more efficiently knowing where other aircraft on both the sides are.”

While all of these capabilities serve as larger pieces in executing the overall mission, putting them together with other airframes is a vital part of Red Flag.

“The integration piece is the most important part of coming to Red Flag, but also there is a lot of planning that goes into these missions,” said Hansen. “It’s important to see how the F-22 has to plan to make it to the fight, but also how they are going to coordinate with the other airframes.

‘Simple things like: ‘What time is everyone going to taxi?’ ‘When are they going to take off?’ ‘When are they going to the tanker?’ and ‘How long are they going to be there?’ It’s a planning problem that we don’t typically get, and that is something that is going to be important down the road in combat operations because there’s finite resources. So to see it, and get to practice here, that’s a good take away.”

Through this high-end integration with other pieces of the fight, Airmen from the 27th FS have used Red Flag 16-3 in order to gain valuable experience and skill that will be used in the future.

“Getting the Airmen the initial experience with these large force exercises, multi-branch and multiairframe planning and training is going to contribute to what the wingmen and younger guys can contribute down the road,” said Hansen. “Instead of relying heavily on the experienced pilots, the wingmen are now going to contribute and fall back on the experiences they gained here at Red Flag.”

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94TH, 27TH AMUS FACE OFF IN QUARTERLY COMPETITION

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit cheer on their fellow Airmen during the 1st Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 29, 2016.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 94th Aircraft maintenance unit carry an AIM-9 missile to an F-22 Raptor during the 1st Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 29, 2016.

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

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trenton Miclette, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer, cranks a manually operated lift truck during the 1st Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 29, 2016.

During the weaponsload portion of the competition, each team was tasked to load an AIM-9M, AIM-9X and a GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munition using a manually operated lift truck as quickly and accurately as possible.

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

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Vehicle maintenance keeps JBLE running U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Elcook, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, replaces the engine wiring harness in a police vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

The vehicle maintenance shop assists the base by keeping all the government vehicles operating properly for the overall mission.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Elcook, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nina Rack, 633rd LRS vehicle maintenance supervisor, replace the engine wiring harness in a security forces vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

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Youth Leadership Alliance tours Ft. Eustis

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

John Cumbie and Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation students, and Jonathan Sims, program assistant, work to complete a challenge on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The students visited Fort Eustis to learn team building skills from the leadership response course and hear leadership experiences from U.S. Army senior leaders.

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

John Cumbie, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, crawls across an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The students solved six team building challenges while on the leadership response course, building stronger communications skills and increased confidence in their leadership and followership skills.

Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, swings across an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016.

The YLA is an intensive community immersion summer program that changes the perception of students through the lens of leadership.

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

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

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Jemal Harris, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation, program manager and Jonathan Sims, program assistant, tour the U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The group learned about the U.S. Army’s transportation history after completing the leadership response course.

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

Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, climbs an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. During the course, students enhanced leadership skills through touring a variety of industries, and speaking with community leaders.

PFC Brendan Trapp, 3rd Military Police Detachment K-9 military working dog handler, demonstrates different military working dog commands for the Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation at Fort Eustis, Virginia, August 1, 2016.

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Youth Leadership Alliance tours Ft. Eustis

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

John Cumbie and Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation students, and Jonathan Sims, program assistant, work to complete a challenge on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The students visited Fort Eustis to learn team building skills from the leadership response course and hear leadership experiences from U.S. Army senior leaders.

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

John Cumbie, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, crawls across an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The students solved six team building challenges while on the leadership response course, building stronger communications skills and increased confidence in their leadership and followership skills.

Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, swings across an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016.

The YLA is an intensive community immersion summer program that changes the perception of students through the lens of leadership.

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

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

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Jemal Harris, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation, program manager and Jonathan Sims, program assistant, tour the U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. The group learned about the U.S. Army’s transportation history after completing the leadership response course.

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

Cam’ryn Rascoe, Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation student, climbs an obstacle on the leadership response course at Fort Eustis, Va., August 1, 2016. During the course, students enhanced leadership skills through touring a variety of industries, and speaking with community leaders.

PFC Brendan Trapp, 3rd Military Police Detachment K-9 military working dog handler, demonstrates different military working dog commands for the Youth Leadership Alliance of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber Foundation at Fort Eustis, Virginia, August 1, 2016.

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JBLE PARENTS PREPARE FOR NEW SCHOOL YEAR

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By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

Parents are also encouraged to talk with their children and empathize with them to let them know they understand how their children are feeling and that they are there for support. The APA suggests letting children know their parents understand what they are going through and encourage them to face their fears of meeting new people in a new environment.

Before and after school programs, youth sports, teen programs, arts and many clubs are available from the 633rd Force Support Squadron youth programs for all Department of Defense affiliated children at JBLE. These programs assist U.S. service members who work late or are looking to keep their children engaged in activities after school.

“Everything a child can think of, we have it or something similar to it,” said Debbie McPherson, 633rd FSS youth programs teen facility manager at Fort Eustis. “We want to keep children active, help them meet friends and engage their minds while helping parents out at the same time.”

While youth programs do not have classes for parents who are dealing with these particular stressors, they do

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As summer draws to a close, Joint Base Langley-Eustis families may face stressors when preparing for the upcoming school year. Through organization, proper planning, communication and engagement, families can look forward to the adjustments and minimize the stressful situations that can occur with routine changes.

Some of these routine changes include going to a new school, change of bed time, as well as changing daily activities.

Many military children deal with the struggle of adapting to a new school and making new friends as they move around from one installation to another. According to the American Psychological Association, parents are encouraged to get to know their neighbors and their neighbors’ children. By walking around the block and introducing themselves to neighbors parents can help their children meet new friends and they can meet other parents who may deal with the same stressors and have different ways to manage them.

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Particles of chalk rise into the air, joining the echoing smacks of tractor tires and metal beams hitting the ground. The clanging of rubber and metal overpowers every noise, including the rock music blasting from speakers scattered throughout the gym where Strongman, CrossFit and powerlifter hopefuls practice their techniques.

In a back corner working alone, a two-time national strongman competition winner, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Smith, takes a breath as she searches for the composure to squat down and flip a 300 lb. tire.

Smith, who is a U.S. Army Aviation Center of intelligence senior small group leader, started competing in the competitions involving anything from lifting logs to carrying 200 lb. stones after returning from a deployment at the end of 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the feeling I get from it,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you do a competition, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never doing the same events. It all just depends on the gym and what materials they have available.â&#x20AC;?

Lured by the spontaneity of the five-event competition, Smith practiced more and more and eventually qualified for a national-level event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went to nationals back in June and I won my weight class,â&#x20AC;? explained Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only been doing this for two years and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m competing against people who have been doing this for years and years.â&#x20AC;?

For Stella Krupinski, Brute Strength Gym manager, Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication is proven not only by the medals around her neck, but by the hours she puts into her training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can be great and really talented but you have to want to take it to the next level and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that in a lot of people, but I see that in her [Strongman] career,â&#x20AC;? Krupinski said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a part of her make up that she will excel in whatever she chooses to do because she wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t settle for less.â&#x20AC;?

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephanie Smith, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Intelligence senior small group leader, performs a log clean-and-press in preparation for an upcoming strongman competition at Brute Strength Gym in Norfolk, Va., July 23, 2016.

Â&#x201E; future competition Smith competes in strongman competitions around the U.S. and has qualified for a worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event in Kentucky later this year. she credits to building the mental fortitude and resilience needed to shut out negative thoughts brought on by pre-competition jitters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army trains me to have that mental toughness and fortitude to not let my feelings and emotions get the best of me, but it was still terrifying,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I drove eight hours by myself to this huge competition with hundreds of people who have more experience than me. It was tough, but I was able to zone in and complete a lift that I had never been able to accomplish until that day.â&#x20AC;?

With the win at nationals, Smith qualified to compete in a worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level event which is being held in Kentucky this October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making it to the Arnold [Arnold Schwarzenegger Strongman Competition], was the only thing I focused on,â&#x20AC;? said Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This last year I went to nationals for United States Strongman, and if you make it to worlds and win, you get a pro card.â&#x20AC;?

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Eustis hosts congressional staff delegation visit U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry’s staff including his chief of staff Josh Martin visit Third Port at Fort Eustis, Va., July 28, 2016. The staff was briefed on the capabilities, importance, and relevance of Army Watercraft equipment to global operations.

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TRADOC hosts CSM professional development workshop

ACS celebrates 51 years of service Members of Fort Eustis Army Community Service celebrate the program’s 51st birthday at Fort Eustis, Va., July 27, 2016. ACS has facilitated commanders’ abilities to provide services that support readiness of Soldiers, civilian employees and their families since 1965.

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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command command sergeant major, speaks at the Command Sergeant Major conference at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016. The conference brought professional development leaders together to enhance and streamline the noncommissioned officer professional development system.

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LAFBCommunity Langley Theater to show free movies every Friday The Langley Theater will show free movies every Friday. The movies this Friday are Angry Birds at 6 p.m. and The Huntsman at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

JBLE NAF Team recruits for summer employment JBLE Force Support Squadron has summer positions available at the Langley and Fort Eustis golf courses, the Langley and Eustis clubs, both youth program services, the Langley Marina, Langley Child Development Center, Fort Eustis bowling center, Information Technology, Auto Hobby Shop and Outdoor Recreation. The positions offer flexible pay and will end in October 2016. For more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-764-2992 or visit www.

NAFJobs.org.

Langley Hospital Chapel to host Newcomers Mindfulness Meditation Class The Langley Hospital Chapel will host a Newcomers Mindfulness Meditation Class every week starting August 16 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The class will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life. For more information, contact Sandra Pratt at 757-764-7847.

Construction impact notice for Thompson Street 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.

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.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com mil and walk-ins are acceptable. For more information contact Ralph Peters at 757-953-1686.

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.

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.

Volunteer opportunity for annual Community Day 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 757-764-5877.

JBLE ITT partners with Virginia Air and Space Center 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.

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

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 Langley-Eustis. 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 home-based 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 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.

JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services 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.

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Due to required upgrades, the MCAHC Saturday Clinic and ancillary services will be closed on August 13. The clinic services will resume on August 20. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room. For more information, visit www.tricare.mil.

telephone number is 878-7404 or 878-7405. The range operations schedule through July 29 is: 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.

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Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC), will sponsor an American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Drive from 9am to 3pm, August 3, 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.

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., Aug. 24, Motorcycle Training Range 14-A, 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., 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 5018261/8224/8230.

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: 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: 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 August is listed below: Aug. 9: “Jazz Side of the Moon” Aug. 16: “Tropical Rhythm” Aug. 23: “This is Country Music” Aug. 30: “Overture 1812” For more information, call 501-6949.

JBLE Family Child Care Program 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

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.

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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 878-4025. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 878-2662.

Army Emergency Relief available online Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, contact Debra Stancil at 878-5570.

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