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VISIT Indian Minister of Defense visits ACC units —Page 6

HONORING LYMAN “VIC” JOHNSTON —Page 8

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OBSTACLE COURSE 335th Transportation Detachment tackles obstacle course —Page 10

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SECARMY VISITS EUSTIS: ASKS SOLDIERS HELP NATION UNDERSTAND THEIR ARMY BETTER By Stephanie J. Slater CENTER FOR INITIAL MILITARY TRAINING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning wants the nation at large to understand their Army better. His intent is not a personal goal, but rather a mission he has directed the Army to take, he said during a recent visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2016. Fanning’s day began with keynote remarks at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Commanders’ Forum, during which he discussed his focus and priorities for the Army’s way ahead, such as resourcing, building the budget, sequestration and hot topics on Capitol Hill. He placed special emphasis on joint warfighting as well as transparency and communication across the Army. “We are a joint force now,” said Fanning. “We rely on the Air Force, we rely on the Navy, but they all definitely rely on us. Where that joint fight comes together in so many ways is on the ground with the Army. We need to think about that and talk about that differently than we do, and really embrace what we do in support of the joint force that nobody else can do in our military or any of the militaries in the world.” Fanning addressed questions from senior leaders present for the forum, a quarterly information-sharing gathering that guides the development and execution of Force 2025 and Beyond, and provides guidance on the execution of TRADOC core functions. He provided answers regarding cultural strategies he has observed that could benefit the Army for the future, possible risks and opportunities that may arise from the upcoming presidential election, the Army’s 2017 audit readiness requirement, and the merge of medical capabilities under the National Defense Authorization Act.

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Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning looks at a navigational chart with Spc. Bruce Pritchard, the leading seaman for the U.S. Army Vessel Aldie (LCU-2004), a landing craft utility vessel, during a 97th Transportation Company tour at 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2016.

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Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army, speaks with British army Maj. Adrian Spicer, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) operations department, at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016.

Fanning emphasized his intent for the nation to know more about their Army when he addressed a question on how senior leaders can tell the Army’s story as part of “Meet Your Army,” an outreach initiative where the Army is sending Soldiers and leaders out to communities where the Army has little or no presence so community members can get to know the

Army better. He suggested that leaders tell stories “through the eyes of the Soldiers” because “those are stories that you can take that tell all the amazing things that our Soldiers are doing.” The secretary also spoke with senior leaders’ spouses separately where he took note of and addressed concerns that affect families. He also stressed his commitment to the Army’s fight on sexual assault. “We’ve done a substantial amount of work on response but not enough on prevention. I want to make the response part unnecessary and the prevention part right,” Fanning said. Fanning provided his insight on linking behavioral health to suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder, relating a recent medical visit he had when a brace was placed on his elbow. He alluded to the fact that many people would not hesitate to seek medical help when they have a physical ailment but that does not

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CW4 William Sherman, 73rd Transportation Company large tug vessel master, briefs Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army, on the U.S. Army Vessel MG Winfield Scott’s capabilities at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016.

always seem to be the case when it’s mental. “Most people’s brains are more complicated than my elbow, I think mine is,” he said. “Why would we have a stigma attached in seeing a specialist for the most complex organ in the body?” In the spirit of seeing stories through Soldiers’ eyes that involve joint operations, Fanning concluded his trip by visiting with vessel crewmembers and Army divers of the “Army’s Navy” at the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) located at Third Port to get a firsthand look at how they contribute to the fight. The large tug vessel master for U.S. Army Vessel Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott (LT-805), a large ocean-going tug boat with the 73rd Transportation Company, Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Sherman explained the vessel’s capabilities to Fanning, noting how joint missions with the Navy will provide anticipated savings for the sister service. “Recently for the Navy we towed one of their tugs from Guantanamo Bay to Florida and we’re going to tow it back in the near future, and we also did a barge mission for them towing equipment,” said Sherman, the most senior tug vessel master at the 73rd. “All told, we’ll have saved the Navy about $300,000 instead of using contracted civilian tugs.”

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Eric Fanning, Secretary of the Army, speaks with military spouses at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. In the open discussion, Fanning took note of and addressed concerns that affect military families.

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COMMUNITY WALKS TO REMEMBER By Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 11th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk is taking place at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sept. 10 as a way for the community to remember those lost to suicide and give hope to those suffering from depression. Registration for the event is now open at www.sos-walk.org and check in will take place at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is required to ensure the event staff can adequately plan for the amount of food, drinks and informational materials needed. Attendees should allow extra time to find parking. More details about the parking are available on the website above. The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a nation-wide event with more than 350 participating locations, but the Virginia Beach walk has been the largest for the past seven years, according to the walk’s website. This year’s event is expected to have more than 8,000 participants with representation from all five branches of military service, said Chris Gilchrist, the event’s lead coordinator. One of the goals of events like these is to let people know they are not alone. “The biggest thing that you can do if someone is feeling suicidal or expresses

suicidality to you is to make them feel heard,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Seth Bridges, 633rd Air Base Wing suicide prevention program manager. “Help them get a sense that they are not alone and that the burden they are feeling is not something they need to bear solely upon themselves.” Among those attending to show this support will be military and civilian mental health professionals, who will be available to provide information to attendees. The official events begin at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome message and several speakers, who will share their personal experiences with suicide and depression. At 10:30 a.m. the walk begins at a curtain made of 1,000 origami cranes. The Hampton Roads Survivors of Suicide Support Group, who sponsor the walk along with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, chose the crane as a mascot because several cultures consider it a symbol of peace and hope. After the walk, there will be a drawing at 12:00 p.m. where all registered participants are eligible to win a crane quilt donated by the Hampton Roads Survivors of Suicide Support Group. The program will continue with live music at 12:30 p.m. In addition to the events listed above, participants can hang pictures of loved ones on a memory wall, wear a colored armband provided by the event staff in

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Participants in the 10th annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk begin the event by walking through a curtain of 1,000 origami cranes in Virginia Beach, Va., Sept. 12, 2015. That year more than 8,000 people participated in the suicide prevention awareness walk at Mount Trashmore Park.

remembrance, learn to fold paper cranes and decorate Frisbees. These events are not only intended to help people to remember lost friends and family, but also to show those suffering from depression that there are people who care. “It sounds trite and it sounds contrived, but there is hope,” said Bridges. “You are not alone; there are people that want to

help. I encourage everyone who is suicidal to just come forward, and just talk to somebody.” Those wishing to volunteer at the event or organize a group to walk may call (757) 483-5111. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, visit www.af.mil/ SuicidePrevention.aspx for helpful resources.

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5 Members of the Air Force Cycling Team join retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary “Gumby” West as he rides onto Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 26, 2016. West rode 2,500 miles along the east coast to raise awareness for the families of fallen and disabled service members.

Patriots Ride for Honor

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Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gary “Gumby” West thanks members of Langley Air Force Base, Va.,for their support during a ceremony on Aug. 26, 2016, to honor U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Blended retirement system training now available By Tech. Sgt. Bryan Franks SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMAND INFORMATION

Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access Card — to include family members — via an alternate website. The BRS was enacted into law in the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, and will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018. All currently serving members

are grandfathered into the current military retirement system. However, those with fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017, or Air Force Reserve component members with fewer than 4,320 retirement points may choose to “opt in” to the BRS during the designated opt-in period from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018. “The BRS is a major change for our Airmen,” said Brig. Gen. Brian Kelly, the Military Force Management Policy director. “Although the majority of Airmen serving today will not fall under BRS, it is important for all Airmen, either as leaders today, or as leaders tomorrow, to understand the changes that will impact Airmen in the future.”

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the new system. This course will provide eligible active and reserve component members an understanding of both the current and new systems. The course will be available in January 2017. A “train the trainer” course for personal financial managers, counselors and retirement services officers is targeted at those experts who serve in an advisory role to commanders, Airmen and their families. This course should be ready by fall of 2016. A new accessions course targets individuals who enter military service on or after Jan. 1, 2018. It is intended to provide those members who enter service under the BRS an under-

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U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, hosts an office call with Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (far right) at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 30, 2016. Parrikar’s visit supported the mission to strengthen strategic cooperation, defense technology and innovation between the U.S. and India.

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JBLE URGES PERSONNEL TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In accordance with Joint Base Langley-Eustis command, all personnel with nonclassified internet protocol (NIPR) system access are required to register and activate their AtHoc icon upon arrival to the installation. AtHoc is an emergency mass notification system that provides multiple crisis and mass notification capabilities. “The program helps JBLE Airmen, Soldiers and Civilians communicate and collaborate during any unforeseen real world or manmade crisis or emergencies, said Kevin Castro, JBLE Command Post chief. “During crisis incidents, for example an Active Shooter, those who are at their facility work stations will receive a desktop message-banner notifying the user of an impending or ongoing crisis.” For installation personnel who cannot connect directly to AtHoc, the JBLE CP can create a user account, or up to five accounts per unit. The system will then be able to send notifications to the phone number or e-mail provided. “This will allow us to make an account either for the specific user, or more generally a building or e-mail address that will receive the phone call or e-mail notification,” said Castro. “The users will be unable to receive the Desktop Pop-up, but they will be able to receive phone calls or e-mails from the system.” For users able to connect through their desktop, follow the steps below to activate your notifications: 1. Press the “show hidden icons” up arrow on the task bar at the bottom of your computer screen. It should be on the lower right. It will look like a small arrow pointing up to the left of the clock/date in the bottom right. 2. In the window displayed from this, locate the “purple globe” icon. This is the AtHoc icon. If you hover over the icon it should say “Langley AFB [powered] by AtHoc” 3. Right click the purple globe and select “Access Self Service” from the menu displayed. This will open a website in your web browser.

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The following is an article penned some ten years ago by one of Langley’s finest communication professionals in memory. An Airman down to his core with nearly 40 years of military and civilian service, Mr. Lyman “Vic” Johnston passed in 2014, but his unique ability to connect to this base lives on through these words. Vic loved this base, and likely knew more about it than anyone. He had an amazing ability to bring the base to life with his writing. Vic’s dedication to duty, the Air Force and his country is symbolic of all of the men and women, military and civilian, who have shaped the last 100 years of Langley Field. As we continue to commemorate Langley’s centennial anniversary, it’s my honor to present this article in its entirety. I hope when you read it, it speaks to you as it speaks to me. -Captain Kevin Whitlatch, Public Affairs Chief, Joint Base Langley-Eustis U.S. Air Force photo

Normally filled with hydrogen gas, the Roma’s gas bag was filled with air to allow workmen to repair any leaks.

Mr. Lyman “Vic” Johnston, in memory, one of Langley’s finest communication professionals.

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Montez

By Vic Johnston 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In the Lighter-Than-Air community of Langley Air Force Base, Virginia is a parking lot. So what, many may think. There are parking lots all over the base, and many say there should be more. But this particular lot is among the last visible remnants of a particularly significant segment of Langley history – when huge airships graced the sky. According to Langley Field, the Early Years, Lighter-Than-Air activity at Langley Field began with the formation of a balloon detachment in June 1918, and ended Nov. 1935, with the departure of the 19th Airship Squadron to Moffett Field, California. During these 17 years, especially during the 1920s, it was common to see balloons, non-rigid and semi-rigid air-

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ships over the field. After World War I numerous balloon units arrived at Langley and were quickly deactivated. However, two balloon companies, which became Airship Company 10 and AC19 in April 1920, remained at the field, and combined to become the Airship School in the late summer of 1921. The airships needed a home. The Harris Construction Company of New York was the lowest bidder in 1919 for the construction of a hangar suitable for the airships. They won the contract with their $55,000 bid. When the hangar was completed in December 1921, the final cost to the government was $426,550 – a cost over-ride of nearly ten times the estimate. The structure dominated the skyline of the field. It was 125 feet wide, 420 feet long and 116 feet high. To give some perspective, the present airfield tower is

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A semi-rigid airship, the Roma used hydrogen for lift, and a metal keel supported the bag. This photograph shows the metal keel being assembled. Afterward, the metal framework was covered with cloth, giving the Roma its characteristic fin along the bottom.

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The Roma makes its first flight in the United States at Langley Field, Va., on Nov. 15, 1921.

110 feet and the new F/A-22 Low Observable Composite Repair facility, currently under construction near the tower, will be 45 feet high. Not far from where the hangar was located is the hydrogen generating plant. This structure still stands, and was one of the first permanent buildings built on the base, in 1917. Although highly flammable, hydrogen was cheaper than helium and it has greater lifting capabilities. For this reason it was the gas of choice for inflating the airships at Langley – with tragic consequences. For years the airship hangar was known as the Roma Hangar, named for the airship the government purchased from Italy in June 1920, after intense lobbying by Brig. Gen. Billy Mitchell. The Roma was a semi-rigid airship, its nose and keel under the gas bag were reinforced with a rigid metal skeleton. The gas bag, or envelope, retained its shape only when inflated. It was 410 feet long and held more than a million cubic feet of hydrogen. A team of three officers and five enlisted men went

to Italy, to inspect, fly, and disassemble the airship for transport back to the United States. In Aug. of 1921 the huge crates arrived at the field, and the reassembly process began. The gas bag had problems though. One of the noncommissioned officers who transported the airship here, and was helping put it back together, Master Sgt. Harry Chapman, found the bag mildewed and said it took 184 patches to repair the holes. The airship went aloft a few times using the six Italian Ansaldo engines. They caused trouble every time the airship went up, so they were replaced with American Liberty motors. On Feb. 21, 1922, the Roma took to the skies to test the new power plants. It was cold and overcast as the crew of 45 men flew over Phoebus and Fort Monroe, and turned south towards Willoughby Spit and on towards the Norfolk Naval Air Station. The nose had started to buckle not long after leaving the field and observers at the air station watched in horror as the elevator in the stern slipped out of place. With

its controls jammed, the Roma crashed at the Army’s Quartermaster Depot outside Norfolk, struck highvoltage wires and blew apart. At the time, it was the worst air disaster in the U.S. and the tragedy revealed more than one ironic twist of fate. Just before the airship took off with its crew of 34, Capt. Dale Mabry, the ship’s commanding officer decided 11 more passengers could also come on board. It wasn’t hard to find volunteers. These additional passengers were the only survivors. All 34 of the original crew perished. Major John Thornell, the original commanding officer of the Roma was busy preparing for his new assignment to Washington D.C. but chose to fly one more time on the ship. It was his last flight. Master Sgt. James Murray was discharged from the Army Air Service the day before, but was given special permission to fly one more time. He too perished. Sergeant Virgil Hoffman was one of the NCOs who went to Italy to bring the Roma to the states. He was a rigger on the airship, and on that fateful day in February, he leaned from the cabin window and waved to his fiancée’s family in Phoebus. It was his final wave good-bye. Lt. William Riley was the only victim who did not die from the explosion of the Roma. He attempted to parachute from the craft, but his chute did not open. Today the Lighter-Than-Air area of Langley is the home for many of the base’s senior NCOs and their families. They live on streets named Clarke Avenue, Hilliard Street, Harris Avenue, Murray Court and several other lanes named for the victims of the Roma Crash. Not all the streets in the community could be named after those who perished, so years ago Roma Road was named to memorialize all the Airmen on the flight. The magnificent hangar was disassembled in 1947 but with a little imagination it is easy to see where the two bays once were. Near the intersection of Roma Road and Clarke Street is that parking lot, once the home of graceful gas-filled airships which floated over the airfield.

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Normally filled with hydrogen gas, the Roma’s gas bag was filled with air to allow workmen to repair any leaks.

Mr. Lyman “Vic” Johnston, in memory, one of Langley’s finest communication professionals.

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rebecca Montez

By Vic Johnston 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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The Roma makes its first flight in the United States at Langley Field, Va., on Nov. 15, 1921.

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335th Transportation Detachment tackles obstacle course

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

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A U.S. Army Soldier walks a wooden log at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016.

U.S. Army Spc. Curtis Smith, 335th Transportation Detachment watercraft operator, rope climbs during an obstacle course at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. Smith and his unit went through the obstacle course for weekly Sergeants Time Training and physical training.

U.S. Army Spc. Rico Ratley, 335th Transportation Detachment watercraft operator, negotiates a balance beam during an obstacle course at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. The detachment went through the course to build comradery through physical training and overcoming obstacles.

Directive changes NCO programs, Army retention rules By Robert Timmons FORT JACKSON

Changes to Army programs that are meant to retain quality noncommissioned officers will take effect when the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. Back in May, Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning signed the Army Directive 2016-19 (Retaining a Quality Noncommissioned Officer Corps), instituting new policies that are meant to ensure the Army retains its best soldiers while offering NCOs with the most potential an avenue for continued service. The directive changes the Bar to the Continued Service Program, the NCO Career Status Program, and Retention Control Point System. The changes will be felt across the enlisted spectrum, particularly among mid-career to seniorlevel NCOs.

Under the Bar to Continued Service program, formerly known as the Bar to Reenlistment Program, all enlisted ranks in the active and Reserve components can receive notice that they must improve their performance or face separation from service, despite having reenlisted indefinitely. “The big change … is that the [Bar to the Continued Service Program] now affects all enlisted ranks,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael Kouneski, Fort Jackson’s command career counselor. “Where previously [the program was] Bar to Reenlistment and, if you were in the indefinite reenlistment program, you could say, ‘The commander can’t bar me to reenlist because I’m already indefinite.’ Now if a Soldier has unsatisfactory performance the commander can bar you from continued service.” The bar will be reviewed at periods of

three and six months before separation procedures begin. “[The reviews] are putting you on notice you are a candidate for separation under the new Bar to Continued Service,” Kouneski said. “As a Soldier in the Army you [must] … continue to find new ways to better yourself, because as the Army reduces in size it naturally becomes more competitive.” Under the new directive, Soldiers who wish to reenlist under the NCO Career Status Program, formerly the Indefinite Reenlistment Program, must wait until their 12th year of service to apply. The new entry point is meant to coincide with the Army’s new retirement system, which begins Jan. 1, 2018. The directive also reduces the years senior NCOs can stay in the Army by reducing Retention control point levels for sergeants 1st class through sergeants major.

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This change, which will take place over a three-year period, is designed to cause “senior enlisted personnel to exit earlier than anticipated and to mitigate the effects on Families and on the Army.” Soldiers seeking more information on these upcoming changes should contact their unit career counselors.

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Immunizations clinics prepare kids for new school year By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adele Dailey-Thomas, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Allergy and Immunizations Clinic noncommissioned officer-in-charge, gives a vaccine to Kevin Deeger, age 10, son of Tech. Sgt. Doug Seeger, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight line expediter, at the pediatric immunization clinic at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. All school-aged children are required to get certain vaccines before starting school in the state of Virginia.

As summer draws to an end and families prepare for the new school year, the Allergy and Immunizations clinics at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia are preparing childrenâ€™s immune systems through vaccines. According to the Virginia Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control websites, children are required to have a various number of vaccines at different age groups before the school year starts. Some immunizations are recommended for children, but are not required in order for them to enroll in public schools. â€œThis is our busiest time of year because kids require back-to-school shots,â€? said U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Adele Dailey-Thomas, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Allergy and Immunizations Clinic noncommissioned officer-in-charge. â€œWe process about 2,000 shots per month, so weâ€™re doing everything in our power to make

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NASA Langley’s ‘Human Computer’ finally takes a seat in history By Tetaun Moffett 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

While Langley Air Force Base, Virginia prepares to honor its centennial of Air Power, and NASA Langley Research Center recently celebrated its 99th anniversary, a 98-year-old retired NASA research mathematician named Katherine G. Johnson who was recognized for her contributions in America’s first space flight mission. On August 26, 2016, residents and local government officials from the city of Hampton, the National Technical Association, and the Sankofa Projects unveiled a historical park bench marker in Johnson’s honor at Carousel Park in downtown Hampton across from the Vir-

ginia Air and Space Center. Johnson, a Hampton resident, worked at the NASA Langley Research Center from 1953-1983, and was responsible for the calculating orbital trajectories for space flights. Johnson was not only a pioneer in her contributions to aeronautics and the space program, she was a trailblazer during a time when opportunities were very limited for African-Americans because of a racism. But it didn’t hinder her from doing her job. “I wasn’t too concerned with racism or gender equality. I just wanted to do the work and that’s what I did,” said Johnson. In addition to calculating orbital trajectories. Johnson and other research mathematicians worked as “human computers.”

She also launched window for the 1961 Mercury mission and plotted backup navigational charts for astronauts in case of electronic failures. “My job was to answer questions for engineers who worked at NASA,” said Johnson. “You took a certain amount of math in college and then you quit and went on into engineering. But we worked entirely in math, so if there was something they wanted to know I would check for them.” Johnson said that she was the last employee who had taken geometry in high school. “It gave me an advantage because a lot of stuff they need to know was pure geometry,” said Johnson. In 1962 when NASA started to use electronic computers for

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Band members perform during the final “Music Under the Stars” concert at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 25, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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Retired NASA research mathematician Katherine G. Johnson is being recognized for her contributions in America’s first space flight mission at Carousel Park in downtown Hampton August 26, 2016.

the first time to calculate John Glenn’s orbit around Earth, officials called on her to verify the computer’s accuracy. According to a NASA biography, Glenn asked for her personally, and refused to fly unless Johnson verified the calculations. “They wanted to go to the moon, so I looked up the distance, worked out the equations, and how long they would orbit,” said Johnson. Later in 1968, she calculated the trajectory for the 1969 Apollo 11 flight to the moon. Her efforts also extended beyond NASA to neighbor Langley Air Force where she help develop aircraft security and safety measures for NASA’s Flight Research Division. Aircraft performance was tested in the divisions’ VariableDensity Tunnel and Propeller Research Tunnels to improve the performance of a variety of aircraft in preparation for any future conflicts. During the event an Air Force and Army retiree expressed how proud they were of Johnson’s accomplishments. Retired U.S. Army Col. Claude Vann III said he knew Johnson and her family for over 40 years. “It’s exciting, I’ve known her for a very long time and her recognition is long overdue,” said Vann III. “She is certainly an icon and her efforts will never be forgotten.”

Vann III was adamant in saying that he hopes Johnson’s legacy resonates with every Airman and Soldier at Joint base Langley-Eustis. Retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain, Lt. Col. Bill Burrell stated Johnson’s service to our country and contributions means a lot to the city of Hampton, the Langley community and nation. “For them to see her brilliant mind and how she helped our nation go from earth to the moon and beyond is honorable. This is a moment of greatness, what Johnson did back then we’re using computers to do now. Her hard work and dedication to our nation was once lost in the crevices of history but today she deserves to be celebrated,” said Burrell Johnson has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in addition to having a research facility named after her at NASA Langley Research Center. This facility will be a way for her name to continue on for current and future NASA engineers and scientists to perform advance computational research that will help NASA land humans on Mars, design quitter, faster and efficient aircraft and help us better understand our climate. In 2017 there will be a biopic film released highlighting her life and work at NASA.

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LAFBCommunity JBLE FSS announces base holiday hours JBLE Force Support Squadron announces base support operating hours for the upcoming holiday. The hours for Sept. 2 and Sept. 5 are posted on the JBLE FSS website. Check here: http://new.jbleforcesupport. com/holiday-hours/ for the holiday hours. For more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-764-3999.

Free movies at the base theater JBLE Force Support Squadron will host free movies on Fridays at the Langley Theater. The theater will be closed Friday yet will continue with showings on Sept. 9. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

1MXS conducts semi-annual munitions stockpile inventory The 1st Maintenance Squadron will be conducting their semi-annual munitions stockpile inventory between Sept. 1-9, 2016. All customers are urged to process all requests before or after these dates. Only mission essential emergency issues will be accepted during this period. For more information, contact SSgt Palmisano at justin.palmisano@us.af.mil or 757-7647164.

JBLE offers motorcycle course for riders Motorcycle riders on JBLE must register for the JBLE Motorcycle Course to meet the DODI, AFI and AR requirements. Registration for the available courses for the year will be ending soon. To register for the Advanced Riders course on Sept. 14, contact Dawn Joyner at dawn.a.joyner.civ@mail.mil or 757-501-8224.

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Langley celebrates 100th anniversary with a gala The City of Hampton and The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce cordially invites JBLE members to the Langley AFB 100th Anniversary Gala on Sept. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The event includes General Herbert J. Carlisle as the keynote speaker and music by U.S. Air Force Full Spectrum band and DJ Gator. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. vaPeninsulaChamber.com.

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Langley hosts bone marrow donor recruitment drive The Department of Defense Bone Marrow recruitment drive will host a booth at the Shellbank Fitness Center and the Exchange from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2016. There will be sign-up forms, education pamphlets and cheek swabs available. For more information, contact SSgt Brigham at 757-225-3026.

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.

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Event will be first ever held at Langley AFB Sept. 7, 2016 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The course is designed to help prepare Airmen shift into a leadership role through a series of seminars including topics such as Enlisted Force Structure, Professional Relationships, Followership, as well as a senior enlisted panel.

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.

Langley Chiefs’ Group will accept Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund applications for November

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 1-800-5250102.

The Langley Chiefs’ Group is proud to manage the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund benefitting activeduty Airmen (E1-E6) stationed at Langley AFB who are pursuing a college degree. Four $300 scholarships will be presented at our November 2016 Langley Chiefs’ Group meeting. Applications are available by contacting any member of the Langley Chiefs’ Group and must be received by Oct. 14, 2016. For more information, contact CMSgt Cabalar at froilan.cabalar@us.af. mil or 757 225-5638.

JBLE hosts marriage enrichment program The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel (RMC) is hosting a Joint Base Langley-Eustis community-wide Marriage Enrichment Program every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. between Sept. 15, 2016 through mid-May 2017 in the RMC Lounge, 923 Lee Boulevard (located at the corner of Lee Boulevard and Madison Avenue). This program aims at making a good marriage even better or providing hope for a stressed marriage. The chapel will provide free child care for infants to 11 years-old. Eligible participants include Active Duty and Retired Military married and engaged couples; spouses of deployed; National Guard; US Army Reserves; and assigned, attached or TDY personnel. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at carkhuffs2@verizon.net or 757-2181034.

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.

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.

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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.

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EustisCommunity McDonald Army Health Center closures All services, including the pharmacy, laboratory and radiology will be closed for Labor Day on Sept. 5, 2016. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room. For more information, contact 1-866-645-4584 or visit www.tricare.mil.

Free Friday night movies Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support is offering free movies at 6 p.m. and 8:30 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: Sept. 9 – Ratchet & Clank at 6 p.m. and Midnight Special at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 – X-Men Apocalypse at 6 p.m. and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

TRADOC Band fall and winter free concert schedule The TRADOC Band will be performing free concerts in the Hampton Roads area this fall and winter. Here is a list of the upcoming concerts: Sept. 17- Constitution Day Concert at the Merchants Square in Williamsburg at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 — Jazz Band Concert with CNU Jazz Band at the Fergusson Center in Newport News at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 — Fall Chamber Music Series at the Chesapeake Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 — Fall Chamber Music Series at ODU in Norfolk at 4 p.m.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritually revived, refreshed and fulfilled. For more information, contact Chaplain Kesling at 757-878-2257.

Protestant women of the chapel (PWOC) fall kick-off Come and join the PWOC for the Fall Kick-Off at the Regimental Memorial Chapel (RMC), 923 Lee Boulevard, Fort Eustis, Virginia, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on September 13, 2016. The chapel is located at the corner of Lee Boulevard and Madison Avenue. The guest speaker is Melissa Risvanoglu, Fort Eustis PWOC President. PWOC, “Transforming Hearts with God’s Truth,” is a chapel-based ministry encouraging women to grow spiritually within the Body of Christ through prayer, the study of God’s Word, worship, and service. PWOC is open to all women of the JBLE community and will meet at the

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com RMC from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. For more information, contact Mrs. Jeanne Vaul at 757-878-4316 or the RMC at 757-878-1316.

Housing Services Office sponsors home buying and selling seminar The Ft. Eustis Housing Services Office will sponsor a free home buying and selling seminar from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2016 at the Soldier Support Center. The seminar is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. To register, call the Fort Eustis Housing Services Office at 757-878-5579 and RSVP at least three business days in-advance.

JBLE hosts marriage enrichment program The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel (RMC) is hosting a Joint Base Langley-Eustis community-wide Marriage Enrichment Program every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. between September 15, 2016 through mid-May 2017 in the RMC Lounge, 923 Lee Boulevard (located at the corner of Lee Boulevard and Madison Avenue). This program aims at making a good marriage even better or providing hope for a stressed marriage. The chapel will provide free child care for infants to 11 years-old. Eligible participants include Active Duty and Retired Military married and engaged couples; spouses of deployed; National Guard; US Army Reserves; and assigned, attached or TDY personnel. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at carkhuffs2@verizon.net or 757-218-1034.

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 Sept. 14 is: Sept. 1 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 2 — BTRAC, R1, Maint R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 3 — R2 POW from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 — R2 POW from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 5 — R2 POW from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 6 — BTRAC, R2 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 7 — BTRAC, R2 POW, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 8 — BTRAC, R1, R2 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 9 — BTRAC, R1, Maint R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 10 — R2 POW and Deer Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 11 — R2 POW and Deer Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sept. 12 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 13 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 14 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3, R6 from 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.

Fort Eustis Education Center announces DANTES policy change Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, DANTES will no longer physically process any paper-based reimbursement. This policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: GED, GMAT, GRE General and GRE Subject, Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessment, ACT and SAT. For additional information, contact Fort Eustis Education Center at 757-878-2083.

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 878-5584/5726 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 8783124 or Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.

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0% APR: 5 years* with a minimum purchase of $3999, 4 years* with a minimum purchase of $2999, 3 years* with a minimum purchase of $2499, 2 years* with a minimum purchase of $1499 on your Mattress Firm credit card. 60, 48, 36 or 24 equal monthly payments required. *Offer valid 8/29/16-9/5/16 and applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on promo purchase and equal monthly payments are required equal to initial promo purchase amount divided equally by the number of months in promo period until promo is paid in full. The equal monthly payment will be rounded to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. For new accounts: Purchase APR is 29.99%; Minimum Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders should see their credit card agreement for their applicable terms. Subject to credit approval. †*One Door Buster item each per household. Offers valid on select dates and times only. Limited quantities available. Offers valid only while supplies last. Free adjustable base door buster offer varies by store. In select stores, offer valid only on the Enso adjustable base. Free adjustable base door buster offer valid on same size Custom Collection mattress purchased from Beautyrest Black Hybrid or Serta SmartREACT Elite. Free adjustable base door buster offer cannot be combined with any other offer, coupon or discounts. Offer valid in-store only. See store for complete details. *†Tempur-Pedic Labor Day Savings: Offer valid 8/22/16-9/11/16 or while supplies last. Maximum savings of $500 requires purchase of a King/CA King Tempur-Pedic® Elite or Luxe level and above mattress plus King/CA King TEMPUR-Ergo® Premier Adjustable Base. Maximum in-store instant savings of $300 on King or CA King Tempur-Pedic Elite or Luxe level mattresses. Save $200 on Queen or Full and $150 on Twin XL Tempur-Pedic Elite or Luxe level mattresses. Mail in rebate offer of up to $200 requires purchase of a TEMPUR-Ergo® Premier or TEMPUR-Ergo® Plus with King/Dual King or CA King/Dual CA King adjustable base purchased with Tempur-Pedic® Elite or Luxe level mattress. Please allow 8-10 weeks for rebate processing. Receive $200 after mail in rebate on TEMPUR-Ergo Premier Kings/Dual Kings and CA Kings/Dual CA Kings, $150 on Queens and Doubles, $100 on Twin Longs and Splits adjustable bases. Receive $100 after mail in rebate on TEMPUR-Ergo® Plus Kings/Dual Kings and CA Kings/Dual CA Kings, $75 on Queens and Doubles, $50 on Twin Longs and Splits adjustable bases. Rebate registration mustbepostmarkedorsubmittedonlineby10/26/16.Cannotbecombinedwithanyotheroffer,couponordiscounts.Excludespreviouspurchases.Seestoreforavailabilityanddetails.ThiscardisissuedbyCenterStateBankofFlorida,NApursuanttoalicensefromVisaU.S.A.Inc.Copyright2016Tempur-PedicNorthAmerica,LLC.Allrightsreserved.**MattressFirmBonusCash:Offervalid8/29/16-9/5/16. PurchaseaCustomCollection mattress setat $1999andabove andreceiveupto $300 in Bonus Cash.Bonus Cashgoodtowardsfreeaccessories includingaluxury pillow(upto a$109.99 value),delivery(uptoa $79.99 value)orPremiermattress protector(upto a$119.99value).Bonus Cashbreakoutsareasfollows:Spend $1999-$2999.99 and choose 1 for free (up to a $100 value), spend $3000-3999.99 and choose 2 for free (up to a $200 value), or spend $4000 or more and get all 3 for free (up to a $300 value). LuxLiving Black Ice pillows excluded from Bonus Cash offer. Not valid towards mattress set purchase, previous purchases, special purchases, furniture or with Groupon. Has no cash value, see store for details. Dollar savings range from $50-$500. We invite you to ask about any individual prices. Product and selection may vary from store to store. Photography is for illustration purposes only and may not reﬂect actual product. Mattress Firm, Inc. strives for accuracy in our advertising, but errors in pricing and/or photography may occur. Mattress Firm reserves the right to correct any such errors. Some products are at the manufacturer’s minimum selling price and further reductions cannot be taken. MF31_ROP_AFWARRIOR_9.2_VA Store hours may vary by location. Offers valid 8/29/16-9/5/16 or while supplies last.See store for complete details.