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Airmen participate in mishap exercise at Fort Eustis SERVICE & SACRIFICE JBLE, community celebrates WWII veterans — Page 4

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AIRBORNE DAY Nation celebrates Airborne Day — Page 6

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by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Fort Eustis, Virginia, fitness centers are now undergoing improvements that are set to temporarily close portions of each facility through November 2015.

The additions will include new equipment to all facilities, fitness classes at Anderson Field House, an increased number of personal trainers and an improved intramural sports program.

“There have been many changes in the fitness industry and we want new offerings for our patrons to help meet their fitness goals,” said Kellie Jorgenson, 733rd Force Support Division fitness director. “We want people to get in a fitness regiment and support what is mission essential.”

Intramural sports program Devin Robinson, 733rd FSD sports director, said he recently restarted the post intramural sports program. Soldiers can now participate in intramural sports including volleyball, basketball, flag football, softball, soccer, golf and bowling.

Robinson added the leagues will also foster camaraderie across Joint Base Langley-Eustis as the champions of each installation will face off in a championship game for the JBLE title.

League postings, scores and sign-up details are updated at the start and finish of each season at new.jbleforcesupport.com/fort-eustis-anderson-fieldhouse/.

Facility upgrades Expected equipment changes patrons will see at Anderson Field House include: ■ A tactical training locker available for checkout after completing an equipment use orientation Soldiers can schedule the orientation at the field house.

■ New weight equipment including two squat racks, a lifting platform, an eight-station cable cross-over and a plated vertical squat machine.

■ New cardio and aerobic training equipment including a rope training machine, two treadmills and two adaptive motion trainers.

Additionally, the McClellan Fit-

ness Center will receive a plated vertical squat machine, a rope training machine, two adaptive motion trainers, two curve treadmills and eight traditional treadmills.

Finally, the Satellite Fitness Annex will receive an adaptive motion trainer, curve treadmill and six repurposed treadmills from the McClellan Fitness Center.

Jorgenson said that as new equipment comes in, areas of the weight and cardio rooms will close to allow fitness center personnel to place the machines.

Fitness Classes New group exercise classes at Anderson Field House will include yoga, PiYo, Pilates, spin, TRX, Wellbeats virtual trainer and volunteer-led functional fitness and Zumba. More classes may also become available. The cost for nonvolunteer led classes is $2 per class, and will include prizes and other incentive programs.

To make room for the classes, the current spin and exercise area at Anderson will convert into a group exercise room

and the equipment will move to a racquetball court where spin classes will now take place.

“It is important to improve services for our base members and give them access to these new items and training methods in order to improve readiness and provide our service members and their families the best possible equipment and facilities possible,” said Jorgenson. “The new additions to the fitness center will enhance the efficiency of the gym and provide better physical readiness to active duty members, while the new layout will help alleviate congestion and provide members with a better variety of exercises than previously offered.”

Currently, there are no set dates for the upcoming changes; however, the fitness center staff will announce temporary closures via signs at the building entrances, and online at http://new. jbleforcesupport.com/ and https:// www.facebook.com/jbleforcesupport.

More information throughout the improvement process can also be found at the listed websites.

US, Turkey nalizing details of airstrikes

By Cheryl Pellerin DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

The U.S. and Turkey are finalizing details of Turkey’s recently announced participation in the air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Syria, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said here Aug. 14.

Col. Pat Ryder briefed reporters at the Pentagon on continuing operations in Iraq and Syria by coalition partners supporting Combined Joint Task ForceOperation Inherent Resolve.

On Aug. 12, the Pentagon announced that the U.S. had begun flying manned counter-ISIL missions from Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, and conducting airstrikes.

This followed Turkey’s announcement in July that it would open its bases for U.S. and coalition members’ air operations against ISIL, as part of

deeper U.S.-Turkey counter-ISIL cooperation.

“Turkey has been a welcome partner in terms of opening up Incirlik Air Base and allowing us to conduct manned and unmanned operations out of (the base),” Ryder told reporters.

“They have definitely highlighted that they are committed to participating in the counter-ISIL air operations, they have stopped doing any counter-ISIL flights until we finalize … how they will be part of the coalition air campaign,” Ryder continued.

Six U F-16 Fighting Falcons and about 300 personnel arrived at Incirlik AB Aug. 9 to support Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria, said Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis.

The detachment is from the 31st Fighter Wing based at Aviano AB, Italy, according to the statement from U.S. European Command.

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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Deametrious Bagwell, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command team pitcher, prepares to swing during the Fort Eustis Intramural Softball tournament championship game at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 14, 2015.

After beating the 149th Transportation Company Spartans, TRADOC moved on to the double elimination championship game against the 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company Chaos team.

TRADOC clinches intramural softball championship Photos by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. William Kelgard and Pfc. Chris Coro, 359th Inland Cargo Transfer Company Chaos teammates, celebrate striking out a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command team member during the Intramural Softball tournament championship game at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 14, 2015.

The 359th ICTC Chaos team and other intramural teams are made up of Service members and their families.

U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command and 359th Inland CargoTransfer Company Chaos softball teams play in the double-elimination Fort Eustis Intramural Softball tournament championship game at Fort Eustis,Va., Aug. 14, 2015.TheTRADOC team clinched the title with a 12-2 score in the final game.

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Gen. Mark J. O’Neil, Combined Arms Center-Training deputy commander, right, passes the colors to Col. John R. Allen, U.S. Army Training Support Center commander, during the ATSC change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2015.

Allen formerly served as a U.S. Marine enlisted infantryman and also served as the deputy commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division (Heavy) during his previous assignment.

JBLE, community celebrates WWII veterans Photo by Rodney E. Speed

RIGHT: Williamsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars members provide a 21-gun salute during the “Spirit of ‘45 Day,” ceremony at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Va., Aug 16, 2015. Communities across the nation were invited to organize commemorative activities to highlight the service and sacrifice of America’s heroes.

During the battle, some 500,000 troops fought through snow and bitter winter conditions; facing down bullets and German tanks.The U.S. won the battle, but 76,000 Americans were killed, wounded, or missing in action.

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DoD site simplies Services members’ search for child care

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

U.S. Service members can now use a new Defense Department website for easier child care search and registration, as of June 2015.

The DoD site, www.militarychildcare. com, aims toward making the search for child care services simpler for U.S. Service members and other members of the military community. The initiative began as a pilot project in 2013 and is expected to be fully functional worldwide

by September 2016. “[The website] allows the customer to manage their own request for care,” said Sheila Robinson, Airmen and Readiness Services chief. “The system alerts them at 60 day intervals when they need to recheck their request making sure it’s still valid.”

The program features strict oversight and care options to assess quality and

compliance within DoD regulations and policies, as stated on the Military Child Care website.

The services offered include full day, part day, school age care and hourly care as well as accommodations for families with special needs children. “[The site gives members] the opportunity to make decisions about their care,” said Robinson. “If they want to use the Child Development Center, if they want to use Family Child Care, all of those are listed. Each individual provider and their information is listed on the site.”

Robinson said the website’s biggest benefit is it enables Service members preparing for a permanent change of station to review services available in the new military community before moving.

Upon requesting care, the member will receive an estimated placement time. If military families cannot access

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A new Defense Department website, www.militarychildcare.com, is helping ease those moving transitions by simplifying the search and registration process for child care.

on-installation child care due to circumstances out of their control, they should contact Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood for fee assistance eligibility requirements. For additional information about MCCYN care options, visit www.childcareaware.org.

“Service members need to have a peace of mind that their children are in

quality child care and that it’s affordable and that’s what this site provides,” said Robinson.

For more information, visit www. militarychildcare.com or contact the Langley Air Force Base child development center at (757) 764-3585 or the Fort Eustis centers at (757) 878-4723 or (757) 878-3294.

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Uniforms representing different times of the Airborne era is represented honoring National Airborne Day that takes place every year on August 16. Service members that have the opportunity to take the course will take part in an intense three week training, to earn the silver wings.

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During the course, trainees will ďŹ rst ready their bodies to handle a hard landing, learn all there is to know about exiting and landing after a jump and ďŹ nally, their ďŹ nal test is to complete ďŹ ve successful jumps in a row.

Service members who complete the intense three week course will have the honor to pin on the silver jump wings for the rest of their careers, representing themselves as an Airborne troop. “It is possible for somebody to hit the ground going 17 miles an hour,� said David Hanselman, U.S. Army Transportation Museum director. “It doesn’t sound like much, but imagine running your car into your garage at 17 miles an hour;

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The ďŹ rst ofďŹ cial Army parachute jump took place on August 16, 1940, validating the concept of U.S. ground combat forces behind enemy lines. National Airborne Day honors those who have served and currently serve as Airborne troops. “This three dimensional development of the battle ďŹ eld began its life during WWII,â€? said Hanselman. “This gave the U.S. a sizable advantage, by having the ability to drop large amounts of force behind enemy lines.â€?

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Every August 16, is celebrated as National Airborne Day to help honor those who have served and currently serve as Airborne troops. August 16 was chosen as the ofďŹ cial day because the ďŹ rst Army parachute jump took place that day in 1940.

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ATSC welcomes new commander U.S. Army Brig.

Gen. Mark J. O’Neil, Combined Arms Center-Training deputy commander, right, passes the colors to Col. John R. Allen, U.S. Army Training Support Center commander, during the ATSC change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 17, 2015.

Allen formerly served as a U.S. Marine enlisted infantryman and also served as the deputy commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division (Heavy) during his previous assignment.

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit capture images of training missiles during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

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EOD identified training hellfire missiles and accounted for and documented the location of the missiles during the exercise.

RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airmen locate a body part during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

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The Airmen were responsible for scanning the area surrounding a simulated downed helicopter during the exercise to recover any limbs and or bodies found during the search.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Force Support Squadron search and rescue team scavenge a wooded area for debris during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

The exercise is designed to familiarize and prepare Airmen for real-world events.

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit capture images of training missiles during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

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EOD identified training hellfire missiles and accounted for and documented the location of the missiles during the exercise.

RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Airmen locate a body part during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

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The Airmen were responsible for scanning the area surrounding a simulated downed helicopter during the exercise to recover any limbs and or bodies found during the search.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Force Support Squadron search and rescue team scavenge a wooded area for debris during a helicopter training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 13, 2015.

The exercise is designed to familiarize and prepare Airmen for real-world events.

Photos by Staff Sgt. Ciara Gosier

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AUGUST 21, 2015 Soldiers conduct Airborne and Air Assault Operations during the Ranger Course at Camp Rudder on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 6, 2015.

94 men, two women complete Swamp Phase, earn Ranger Tab U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Brooks

By Fort Benning Public Affairs The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence announced today that 94 men and two women met the standards of the Swamp Phase and will graduate the Ranger Course, Aug. 21.

Ranger School is the Army’s premier combat leadership course, teaching Ranger students how to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress to lead Soldiers during small unit combat operations. A graduation ceremony will be held on Victory Pond on Fort Ben-

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The Ranger Course is a 62-day course on leadership and small unit tactics, which pushes Ranger students to their mental and physical limits by forcing them to operate on minimal food and sleep. Approximately 34 percent of students, who enter Ranger School, recycle at least one phase of the course, adding to the student’s physical and mental fatigue. Male and female Ranger students completed the phases of Ranger School and have proven their determination, phys-

ical stamina, and mental toughness to succeed. All have earned the right to wear the Ranger Tab. “Congratulations to all of our new Rangers. Each Ranger School graduate has shown the physical and mental toughness to successfully lead organizations at any level. This course has proven that every Soldier, regardless of gender, can achieve his or her full potential. We owe Soldiers the opportunity to serve

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During the course, students learn how to operate in three different environments: woodlands in Fort Benning, mountainous terrain in Dahlonega, Georgia, and coastal swamp in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Highlights of the course include a physical fitness test consisting of 49 push-ups, 59 situps, a five-mile run in 40 minutes, and six chin-ups; a swim test; a land navigation test; a 12-mile foot march in three hours; several obstacle courses; four days of military mountaineering; three parachute jumps; four air assaults on helicopters; multiple rubber boat movements; and 27 days of mock combat patrols.

Approximately 165 men and two women began the challenging training in the coastal swamps of Eglin Air Force Base, Aug. 1. Additionally, Ranger students selected to recycle the Swamp Phase will start the phase again

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Nineteen women and 381 men started Ranger Class 06-15, April 20. Eight women successfully completed RAP week; however, all were recycled into Ranger Class 07-15 as Darby inserts for a second attempt at patrolling. After the second Darby Phase attempt, five were dropped from the course and three were given a day one recycle into Ranger Class 08-15, starting the course again June 21.

These three women successfully met the standards of the Benning Phase and moved on to the Mountain Phase, July 10. All three women passed the knot test, military mountaineering skills assessment, the foot movement up Mount Yonah, and were given opportunities to lead patrols. One woman recycled into Ranger Class 09-15 to start the Mountain Phase again, Aug. 9.

Two women received a passing grade in the mountains during platoon level combat patrols and moved on to the Swamp Phase, Aug. 1. The two women also met the standards of the Swamp Phase, proficiently leading waterborne platoon level combat patrols and will earn the Ranger Tab, Aug. 21.

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“Congratulations to all of our new Rangers. Each Ranger School graduate has shown the physical and mental toughness to successfully lead organizations at any level.

This course has proven that every Soldier, regardless of gender, can achieve his or her full potential. We owe Soldiers the opportunity to serve successfully in any position where they are qualified and capable, and we continue to look for ways to select, train, and retain the best Soldiers to meet our nation’s needs.”

— John M. McHugh Army Secretary

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AIRBORNE AND RANGER TRAINING BRIGADE The following are the statistics overview from 2010-2014: 42% overall graduation rate between FY10-FY14.

58% overall failure rate between FY10-FY14.

36% of students fail in the first 4 days (“RAP Week”) Ranger Physical Assessment (RPA) – 14.3% Land Navigation – 12.4% 12 mile foot march – 7.9% Combat Water Survival Assessment (CWSA) – 1.3% 14% of students fail due to Administrative reasons Medical – 5.8% SOR – 2.7% LOM – 3.2% Admin – 2.5% 8% of students fail due to Academic reasons Patrols – 3.4% Patrols & Peers – 2.4% Peers, Spots, Patrols/Spots, Peers/Spots, and Patrols/Peers/Spots each average to less than 1% of failures annually Approximately 34% of students recycle at least one phase of Ranger School 61% of Recycles are due to patrols **NOTE: Percentages are based on average number of attendees per year** (Example: 36% of students that begin Ranger School fail within RAP Week)

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LAFBCommunity USAF Heritage of America Concert Band hosts free concerts The USAF Heritage of America Concert Band will host the following free concerts: Aug. 26 – 7:00 p.m. at Merchants Square Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23187 Aug. 27 – 7:00 p.m. at Continental Park Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651

SOAR Commissioning Opportunity The Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen is a commander’s program to select top-flight enlisted members for commissioning. SOAR offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in two to four years as an Air Force ROTC cadet. Selections are made at the MAJCOM level for most Airmen.

The Langley Education Center will accept application packages until Aug. 31 at 1:30 p.m. As application packages must be to Air Combat Command by Sept. 1, no late packages will be accepted. If more than 14 packages are submitted a board will be held to determine primary and alternates selects. A board is unlikely as the program is underutilized.

Please be aware the Education Center is collecting application packages to provide to Air Combat Command and not assisting members with building the package. Development of the package is used by AFROTC as one of many applicant evaluation methods and Education Center assistance skews the evaluation process. Education Centers will review section 24 (current GPA) and sign section 25 of the AF Form 56, Application & Evaluation For Training Leading To A Commission In The United States Air Force, prior to providing to ACC. The following link outlines program information and the process applicants are to follow when developing the application package: http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFROTC/EnlistedComm/Apply.asp

LangleyThrift Shop The Langley Thrift Store will be closed July 16 through Sept. 8 and will reopen Sept. 9. For more information, contact Barbara Schwind at 764-2984.

Red Cross needs blood donations Blood and platelet donations decline during the summer months, especially around holidays like Independence Day. Holiday travel causes many donors to be less available to give and many hosting organizations postpone blood drives while people are on vacation. In fact, more than 40 percent of blood and platelet donors indicated plans to travel this Independence Day holiday and these factors often contribute to seasonal blood shortages. To donate blood or for more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.

Shellbank now open 24/7 for active-duty only The Shellbank Fitness Center is now open 24/7 for your convenience. To participate in utilizing the fitness center during unmanned hours, active-duty service members must attend a 24/7 Fitness Orientation Class briefing. For

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633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is looking for volunteers The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element is seeking “Adopt-A-Spot” volunteers to help monitor and maintain the pollinator garden at Bethel Recreation Area and Family Campground. Creating a pollinator habitat not only helps the bees, butterflies and flies that pollinate these plants, but also results in beautiful, appealing landscapes. Volunteers or volunteer groups will be responsible for measuring plant growth, documenting wildlife observations, and maintaining the garden during the spring, summer, and fall. Natural Resources will provide all materials and tools. For more information and to register for the event, contact the JBLE-Langley Natural Resources Manager at thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil.

JBLE Outdoor Pools Open Both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis pools open for full summer operations as follows.

The Langley Club Outdoor Pool Tuesday - Sunday, noon - 6 p.m.

CLOSED Mondays

The Community Outdoor Pool at the Fort Eustis Club Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 7 p.m.

CLOSED Monday and Tuesday

Fees and membership Daily Admission - $4 Outdoor Pool Summer Membership Single - $60 Double - $120 Triple - $170 Quadruple - $195 Each additional family member - $20

Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Community Commons every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon.

For additional information, contact Senior Airman Marissa McNitt at 225-5610, or Staff Sgt. Shanell Howard at 225-7377.

Military Tuition Assistance briefing Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly understood.

Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 at the Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 a.m. Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m.

For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil.

“Wacky Wednesday” returns to the Langley Marina Experience new food and live entertainment at the Langley Marina on the following Wednesdays: July 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 7 and 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. For specific dates, meals and entertainers, view the Joint Base Langley Eustis Force Support http://new.jbleforcesupport.com/calendar-3/#action%7Emonth/exact_ date%7E1438441229/cat_ids%7E4%2C46%2C5%2C53/ request_format%7Ehtml/?&_suid=143705888031701385 3886514733615.

Langley Raptors Ice Hockey Team is looking for members Interested in playing ice hockey? The Langley Raptors hockey team is looking for players of all skill levels to assemble the first Joint Base Langley-Eustis hockey team.

If interested in joining, email Staff Sgt. Eric Luttrell at eric. luttrell.3@us.af.mil, or call 225-1221.

MPS Customer Service hours of operation The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicing process of customers and the hours of operation due to a large increase of the servicing population.

■ Hours of operation: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

■ Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

■ CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday - Friday 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, no CAC only hours Personnel who need dependent ID cards should complete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or appointment time).

■ Appointments: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.

Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transactions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other actions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections). The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity to schedule an appointment.

To schedule an appointment, visit the following link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ building.aspx?BuildingId=573.

For more information, call 764-2270.

JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble.af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page.

In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.

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The 733rd Force Support Division is offering free movies at 6:30 p.m. Friday nights at the Youth Programs Gym at 1102 Pershing Ave. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The movie schedule is listed below: Aug. 21 – Dolphin Tale 2 Aug. 28 – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host the Women’s Equality Day observance at 2 p.m., Aug. 26, at Wylie Theater. This year’s theme is “Women’s Right to Vote.” For more information, contact Sgt. Sheanta Scott at 501-5187.

Thrift store grand re-opening The Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis is sponsoring the grand re-opening of the Whistle Stop Thrift Store Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. at 671 Lee Blvd. The club fosters fellowship, friendship and support for spouses of all ranks, all services and those living on or off Fort Eustis. The SCFE also offers college scholarships and grants to families in the military community. For more information, visit www.scfeva.com or follow the club on Facebook.

Intramural flag football letter of intent Individuals and teams interested in participating in the 2015 intramural flag football league must submit a letter of intent by Aug. 24. Letters can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or emailed to devin.k.robinson. naf@mail.mil. The league is open to Department of Defense cardholders on Fort Eustis ages 18 and older. A coaches meeting will take place at 11 a.m., Aug. 27, at Anderson Field House. For more information, contact Devin Robinson at 878-0013.

Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) –Aug. 26, Sept.

23, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Training Area 14-A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) –Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 705 Washington Blvd., room 106.

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 Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and you wear the proper personal protection equipment.

To register, email 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.

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Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts featuring the TRADOC Band through Aug. 27.

The concerts are free and open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m., Thursdays at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The inclement weather site is the Youth Services gym at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 501-6949.

Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for September will include: Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., Sept. 15.

Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Sept. 8 and 22.

Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sept. 15 and 29.

Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 17.

Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 24.

Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 25.

Funds Custodian – 1 to 3 p.m., Sept. 9. Registration is required.

Personal Growth and Resilience – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Registration is required.

Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commanders’ and Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 22 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 23.

Sponsorship Training – 2 to 3 p.m., Sept. 10.

Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept.

28 to Oct. 1. Registration is required.

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

Regimental Memorial Chapel events Parking-lot Palooza – 12:30 to 3 p.m., Sept. 13.

Bring the family, bring a friend and join in the fun on the chapel grounds at 923 Lee Blvd. Activities will include a chili cook-off, inflatables, snow-cones, cotton candy, games and Christian music. Information on chapel programs will also be provided. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316, verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil or Genevieve Hughes at 878-4727, genevieve.hughes2. civ@mail.mil.

Protestant Women of the Chapel Fall Kick-off – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 15. This year’s theme is “Root-

ed in Christ.” Child care is available for preschool children and an attended room will be provided for home schooled students. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

Awana Club Fall Kick-off and Open House – 5:15 to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 16. The Awana Club helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children. The club is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade and features council, handbook and game time. There is a program for preschool children if their parents volunteer. Regular Awana Club meetings will take place from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 23. The Protestant Youth Ministry will meet in conjunction with the club. Middle and high school youth are invited to join for bible studies, social activities and community outreach opportunities.

For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

Home Buying/Selling Seminar at Fort Eustis The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will sponsor a home buying and selling seminar Sept. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center, Room 118 Building 650, 650 Monroe Ave., Fort Eustis, VA. The free seminar is intended to provide info from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers.

Representatives at the seminar will include a realtor, a mortgage lender, an attorney and a home inspector.

To register, please call the Fort Eustis Housing Services Office at 878-5579 or 878-5687 and R.S.V.P. at least three business days in-advance.

Fort Eustis Commissary store reset The Fort Eustis Commissary will be closed Sept. 20 through 22 for a store reset. The closure will include a complete reset of dry, chilled and frozen grocery items as well as new shelving. The schedule is listed below: Sept. 20 – Commissary closes at 3 p.m. to begin reset Sept. 21 to 22 – Commissary closed for complete reset Sept. 23 – Commissary reopens with regular operating hours For more information, contact Russell Smith at 8785966, ext. 283.

Funded Legal Education Program The Office of The Judge Advocate General is accepting applications for the 2015 Army Funded Legal Education Program. The JAG Corps plans to select up to 25 highly-qualified, junior officers to attend law school in academic year 2016-2017. The program is open to commissioned officers in the ranks of second lieutenant through captain. Specific program requirements are available in MILPER Message 15-013 at https://www. hrc.army.mil/Milper/15-013. The application deadline is Nov. 1 and all applicants must schedule an interview with their servicing Staff Judge Advocate in advance of the deadline. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Jessica Halling at 501-5762.

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For more information, call 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org. For inclement weather updates, call 890-3520.

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The registration deadline is Aug. 28 by 3 p.m.

To register and for more information, call 825-4657 or visit www.hampton.gov/sandybottom.

Mariners’ Museum events

Virginia Living Museum events Amazing Animals, Live – Visitors can attend a live animal show at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. through Sept. 7. Learn how and what they eat, how they protect themselves and how they interact with their habitats. This event is included with museum admission.

Late summer Planetarium Shows – Visitors can choose among four shows at the Abbitt Planetarium through Sept.

7. Children can learn about weather on the planets in “Zula Patrol” at 11:30 a.m. Explore the mysterious world of the former smallest planets in “The Pluto Show” at 12:30 p.m.

A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies” at 1:30 p.m. Discover the world of amphibians living in our backyards in “Noisy Neighbors: A Frog Story” at 2:30 p.m. “ElectroPop” combines pop artists with awesome lasers at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission.

Summer Thursdays – Extended hours are available at the museum Thursdays through Aug. 27. The outdoor trail, gardens and playground areas will stay open until 7:30 p.m.

The Wild Side Café will stay open until 7:45 p.m. A new specialty tour, “Every Animal Has a Story,” is offered at 5 p.m. for $12 plus admission. Tour participants can walk the outdoor trail at the end of the day with senior animal care staff and learn how the animals ended up at the museum.

The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Extended summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 25 through Aug. 27. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

The Fort Monroe Authority is hosting its 2015 Music by the Bay summer concert series from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Continental Park. The event is free and open to the public. The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America’s Concert Band will perform Aug. 27. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic dinners and chairs for seating. Free parking is available onsite.

For more information, visit www.fortmonroeauthority.com or call 251-2752.

Extreme Deep ROV Challenge – Visitors can build a remote-controlled vehicle and use it to compete in daring challenges from 1 to 3 p.m., Aug. 29. Discover the world of underwater exploration technology and see who will be crowned the ROV Challenge Champion. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Minors must be accompanied by at least one paying adult and families of three or more will receive a 25 percent discount. To receive the discount, call Jane Jones at 591-7745. Advance registration is recommended and walk-up registration will be available if space permits. To register online, visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

Coffee:The World in Your Cup – The museum’s “Coffee: The World in Your Cup” exhibit is available for public viewing through Sept. 7. Visitors can see the evolution of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to numerous roasting centers across the globe. Guests are also invited to try to pull a 125-pound coffee sack, smell unique coffee flavors and discover how coffee affects cultures, economies and habitats.

Maritime Mondays Children’s Program – The Maritime Mondays Children’s Program is offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays. It is open to children ages 18 months to rising fifth grade and activities will take place indoors and outdoors. The schedule and topics are listed below: Aug. 24 – Anchors Away!

Aug. 31 – It’s a Maritime World The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. The children’s program is $2 per student for members and $2 per student plus museum admission for non-members. Pre-registration is encouraged and is available online at www.marinersmuseum.org. Regular admission is $13.95 for adults, $12.95 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 65 and older, $8.95 for children ages 4-12 and free for children ages 3 and under and museum members. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 591-7745.

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Sandy Bottom Nature Park is offering the following classes and programs at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton: Kayak Quick Start Beginner’s Course – 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 22, ages 8 and older, $8 per person, and registration is required. A certified American Canoe Association instructor will teach a two-hour beginner’s course in kayaking. The course will cover terminology, proper paddling techniques, basic strokes and assisted and solo rescues. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Participants are asked to bring water, sunscreen and bug spray and be prepared to get wet. An adult must accompany all minor children. The registration deadline is Aug. 21 by 3 p.m.

National Toasted Marshmallow Day – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 29, all ages, $3 per person, free for children ages

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 19th annual outdoor concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5, at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The event is free and open to the public. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform a pre-concert show at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring picnic baskets and lawn chairs. A justfor-fun blue ribbon judging for the most creative picnic setup will be awarded prior to the concert. Event parking will be available at the York County Courts and Office Complex, Administration and York Hall buildings on Ballard Street and at Riverwalk Landing. The Yorktown Trolley service will end at 5:30 p.m. and will not be in service during or after the concert. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-4490.

The York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism office will host a Military Band Concert Series at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 4 through 25 at Riverwalk Landing. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. The concert schedule is listed below: Aug. 25 – U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, Jazz Combo Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building and other public parking lots throughout Yorktown. For more information, call 8903500 or visit www.visityorktown.org. For inclement weather updates, call 890-3520.

PFAC preschool art activities program The Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s “Art Start” program offers the following weekly preschool art activities at no additional cost beyond admission: Drawing under the Sea – 9 to 10 a.m., Aug. 26. Children can use crayons and watercolors to explore the underwater depths.

Bubblewrap Bee Hive – 9 to 10 a.m., Sept. 2. Join us to explore patterns by using bubblewrap to print a hive and your fingerprints to make bees.

Teddy Bear Painting – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 9. Celebrate Teddy Bear Day by painting your own bear and using forks to paint its fur.

Hot Rocks – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 16. Children will learn how to carefully color hot rocks with crayons and watch as the heat melts the wax.

Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6 for senior citizens ages 65 and older, students, teachers and active-duty personnel, $4 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under. An RSVP is requested for all Art Start classes. To register, email jdobson@pfac-va.org or call 596-8175.

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Thursdays by the Lake outdoor concerts The Mariners’ Museum is hosting its Thursdays by the Lake outdoor summer concerts from 6 to 10 p.m. at Mariners’ Park in Newport News. The concerts are free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The schedule for July and August is listed below: Aug. 27 – Hey! Hey! Hooligan For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

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