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Warrior J O I N T Sept. 9, 2016 Vol. 6, No. 33
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JBLE EOD COMPLETES REALISTIC, LIVE TRAINING -PAGE 12 VISIT F-22 Demo Team visits Ypsilanti —Page 3
MARINA Dock with the “Marker 27” Marina —Page 10
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TRAINING National Guard, Reserve Soldiers conduct urban operations training —Page 4
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JBLE prepares for Hurricane Hermine JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS EDITORIAL STAFF Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. Caroline M. Miller Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Officer Capt. Kevin Whitlatch • kevin.whitlatch@us.af.mil Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editor Staff Sgt. Brittany E.N. Murphy • brittany.murphy.2@us.af.mil Fort Eustis Managing Editor Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard • natasha.e.stannard.mil@mail.mil Per Air Force Instruction 35-101/Army Regulation 360-1, only stories and photos submitted by members of the Department of Defense community and DOD news services may be printed in The Peninsula Warrior. Any stories, photos or announcements must be submitted eight days prior to publication. Stories and photos should be submitted to the editor and/or assistant editor at 633abw. paedit@us.af.mil or Public Affairs Office, 601 Hines Cir., Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Announcements for the Community Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. Announcements for the Outside the Gate Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. For more information call 878-4920. Authors’ names may be withheld, but all letters must include the authors’ signatures and telephone number. The Peninsula Warrior is an authorized publication for all the members of the U.S. military. Contents of The Peninsula Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army. The Peninsula Warrior is printed every Friday by offset as a civilian enterprise newspaper for the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Air Force by Military Newspapers of Virginia at 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 under exclusive written contract with the commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. MNV is a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force or Department of the Army. Printed circulation: 25,000. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by any advertiser will result in refusal to print advertising from that source. All editorial content of The Peninsula Warrior is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office Joint Base Langley-Eustis. All photographs are Air Force or Army photographs unless otherwise stated. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or MNV of the products or services advertised.
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Photo by David C. Bowman | NASA, Langley
NASA Langley Research Center provides shelter for Langley Air Force Base F22s as the approaching Hurricane Hermine moves up the east coast.
HEAR AND NOW CHALLENGE News Release 633RD AIR BASE WING SAFETY, 633RD AIR BASE WING
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in participation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has launched the Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge and it is open to the public. The Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge is accepting ideas from the public in regard to new technology, including, but not limited
to protective equipment, real-time detection systems and training programs. Ideas must be submitted by Sept. 30, 2016 to Challenge.gov. The 10 best ideas will be selected and the creators will be invited to pitch their ideas to a panel at the Noise Safety Challenge Event on
Oct. 27, 2016 in Washington D.C. For more information please contact Staff Sgt. Kersch, or the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety ffice at DSN 7645057, or you can go directly to the Hear and Now – Noise Safety Challenge webpage at https://www.dol. gov/featured/hearing/.
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F-22 DEMO TEAM VISITS YPSILANTI
U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Mahalia Frost U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Mahalia Frost
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team poses with a group of students from Ypsilanti, Michigan, August 20, 2016, at the Yankee Air Museum in Willow Run, MI. The team met with this group to disccuss the upcoming air show and what it takes to become a member of the demonstration team.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team Chief, Technical Sergeant Jonathan Billie, writes a special note for a Make-a-Wish Foundation recipient from Ypsilanti, Michigan, August 20, 2016 at Willow Run Airport. The team spent time with this group after the F-22 rehearsal flight.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert
NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE SOLDIERS CONDUCT URBAN OPERATIONS TRAINING
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert
U.S. Army Soldiers attending an Advanced Leadership Course, breach doors during a training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 29, 2016. Throughout the course, the Soldiers learned proper techniques for room clearing in squad size units.
Right: A U.S. Army convoy prepares to enter a town during an Advanced Leadership Course field training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Sept. 1, 2016. Several classmates played opposing forces and coordinated ambushes throughout the town to test the classes skills learned during the course. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert
Above: U.S. Army Soldiers attending an Advanced Leadership Course, secures a building during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 29, 2016. The course offered Army NCO’s an opportunity to practice procedures needed for building clearing in an urban environment.
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SSgt Jeff Tipton, patrolman with 633d Security Forces Squadron, simulates writing a cell phone violation ticket to 2nd Lt. John Cooper, deputy chief of 633d Public Affairs Nov. 23. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
JBLE enforces on handsfree cellphone usage driving policy for, safety By Tetaun Moffett 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
When a driver’s hands, eyes or mind are distracted while operating a motor vehicle, the risk of an accident increases. The National Highway Safety Administration revealed in a most recent study that there is an estimate 1,600,000 accidents per year while texting and driving. Within the last year traffic accidents have increased at Joint base Langley-Eustis as a result of drivers using their cell phones without a hands-free device, according to Staff Sgt. Geoffrey Forney, 633rd Air Base Wing Security Forces, vehicle fleet manger. Forney and his team have been strategically enforcing an on-base hands-free policy, per Air Force Instruction 91-207, The U.S. Air Force Traffic Safety Program. Forney stated that talking or sending text messages on a cell phone while driving is a violation of the AFI and base laws. “The best way to avoid being issued a traffic citation is the use of Bluetooth devices or speakerphone,” said Forney. Initially drivers will be issued a warning. However, for each violation thereafter, penalties will be assessed. “For the first violation, drivers will be given a threeday driving suspension and three points on their driving record,” said Forney. “The second violation is a ten-day suspension and three points on their driving record. But for the third violation there is a 30-day driving suspension and three points on their driving record.” Forney said when or if these points accumulate, they can negatively affect an individual’s ability to drive on base. If a driver earns more than 12 points on their onbase driving record it will result in a one year suspension of their driving privileges. In addition to the new hands-free policy, Forney said Security Forces wants to make sure the community is aware that they will continue to do their job in enforcing speed limits, traffic infractions, as well as seat belts.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Thompson, 633rd Security Forces boat patrolman, sprays down the boat with water after a routine patrol in the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. The boats must be cleaned after every patrol to keep the boat from rusting and working properly.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn McNamara, 633rd Security Forces boat patrolman, drives the boat during a routine patrol in the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. The boat patrol unit patrols the water as a physical deterrent to prevent unauthorized access to Langley Air Force Base.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn McNamara, 633rd Security Forces boat patrolman, demonstrates a man overboard drill during a routine patrol in the Chesapeake Bay, Va., Aug. 17, 2016. Security Forces must train and stay vigilant for any situation that may happen out on patrol.
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Feds Feed Families Food Drive helps local community By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Bins filled to the brim with cans and boxes were found scattered across Langley Air Force Base, Virginia after Joint Base Langley-Eustis members donated food to the Feds Feed Families Food Drive (F4D) held from July 1, 2016 through Aug. 31, 2016. During the annual Department of Defense-wide food drive, JBLE raised more than 1,520 pounds of food for the Virginia Peninsula non-profit food bank in Hampton, Virginia. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kristina Diaz, F4D Langley fundraising lead, encouraged base personnel to donate to provide for families in the local community in hopes they will in time help others when they can. “You’re directly impacting somebody’s
life,” said Diaz. “Especially the children, they see the graciousness and I am sure that the children may think, ‘I’m able to eat today because somebody donated this food. They may not have known me but they care about me as a human being enough to want to help me eat.’” U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elikplim Seddoh, F4D Langley promotional lead, was motivated by the huge impact a dollar could have in feeding families and used this information to raise awareness for the food drive. “There are people that don’t have much and being able to raise food for them really humbled me,” said Seddoh. “I think being able to serve someone else and knowing we were helping gave everyone who participated in the drive motivation to volunteer.” Although the Feds Feed Families Food Drive lasted only a month, the Virginia
U.S. Air Force Airmen volunteer to sort through donations for the Feds Feed Families Food Drive held at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Sept. 1, 2016.
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Peninsula food bank always welcomes donations or volunteers throughout the year. “There’s avenues out there that you can provide your time to make a difference in the world doing something as simple as [donating to a food drive],”
said Diaz. “Just keep your eyes open for any way to help.” For more information about the F4D or to volunteer, contact Capt. Michelle Kim 202-614-3643 or Maj. Oscar Palomino at 202-225-2165.
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Honoring 9/11 over the years
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
Laine Beckwith, Veterans of Foreign Wars senior vice president, hands out flowers to Service members during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2012. The annual ceremony is held to honor those who have died due to the Sept. 11 attacks and Service members who have died defending the country.
Gloria Murray’s daughter, Sondra White, was killed at the Pentagon attack, Sept. 11, 2001.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Nixon, Heritage of America Band trumpet player, plays “Taps” during the conclusion of the 9/11 Reflection Ceremony and 5K at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 11, 2014. Distributed Ground Station-1 hosted the event to pay respect to those impacted by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
Gloria Murray holds a rose and a photo of her daughter during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2012.
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Gloria Murray holds a photograph of her daughter, Sondra White, during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2013.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
The Langley Fire Department held a memorial ceremony Monday for the firefighters who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the 9/11 Reflection Ceremony and 5K at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 11, 2014. This year marks the 13th year since the deadly terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The Flag of Honor stands next to a shovel and soil from the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The flag is composed of the names of individuals who perished from the attack and was delivered to Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va. for the remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012.
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Honoring 9/11 over the years
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
Laine Beckwith, Veterans of Foreign Wars senior vice president, hands out flowers to Service members during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2012. The annual ceremony is held to honor those who have died due to the Sept. 11 attacks and Service members who have died defending the country.
Gloria Murray’s daughter, Sondra White, was killed at the Pentagon attack, Sept. 11, 2001.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Nixon, Heritage of America Band trumpet player, plays “Taps” during the conclusion of the 9/11 Reflection Ceremony and 5K at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 11, 2014. Distributed Ground Station-1 hosted the event to pay respect to those impacted by the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
Gloria Murray holds a rose and a photo of her daughter during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2012.
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Gloria Murray holds a photograph of her daughter, Sondra White, during a remembrance ceremony at Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va., Sept. 11, 2013.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins
The Langley Fire Department held a memorial ceremony Monday for the firefighters who perished in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the 9/11 Reflection Ceremony and 5K at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 11, 2014. This year marks the 13th year since the deadly terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The Flag of Honor stands next to a shovel and soil from the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. The flag is composed of the names of individuals who perished from the attack and was delivered to Gosnold’s Hope Park, Hampton, Va. for the remembrance ceremony, Sept. 11, 2012.
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Amy Wood, 633rd Force Support Squadron marina staff member, throws a crab trap off the fishing pier at the marina at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 29, 2016. Along with fishing, the marina provides “Anchor Down” events every Friday with assorted beverages, food specials and a bounce house.
Dock with the “Marker 27” Marina Amy Wood, 633rd Force Support Squadron marina staff member, provides information about the amenities available at the marina at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 29, 2016. The marina can store boats up to 32 feet in length in one of the 93 dry slips or 70 wet slips available.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois
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A sailboat sits docked at the “Marker 27” Marina at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 29, 2016. In accordance with Virginia law, the marina insists that any person operating a boat have a Virginia safety boating license from the Department of Game and Land Fisheries.
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UPDATED EPME REENLISTMENT, PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY POLICY TAKES EFFECT IN JANUARY By Kat Bailey AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Air Force’s updated reenlistment and promotion eligibility policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, requires Airmen to complete their enlisted professional military education distance learning course within 12 months of the date they are notified by Air Force Personnel Center or automatically be rendered ineligible to reenlist, extend or promote until the requirement is met. Airmen are encouraged to highlight their notification date and plan out their time in order to meet the requirement. The Air Force began transitioning to a time in service, blended learning model of EPME in 2014, beginning with an updated Senior NCO Academy Distance Learning Course and a revamped in-resident “Advanced Leadership Experience” at the SNCO Academy. Last year, the NCO Academy transitioned to a distance learn-
ing course followed by an in-resident “Intermediate Leadership Experience.” The blended learning model is designed to provide a higher level of professional education to the enlisted force. “The in-resident portions build on what Airmen learn in the distance learning model,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “It goes beyond the books and the tests. It builds on the roots planted in the distance component by combining scenarios, exercises and interaction with fellow Airmen...it’s not duplicative. It’s designed to be a leadership experience.” In 2015, the Air Force notified roughly 61,000 Airmen to enroll in the NCOA or SNCOA distance learning courses. The delayed policy implementation means the course completion date for those Airmen was also pushed back to Jan. 1, 2017. With the deadline approaching quickly, there are still many Airmen who need to complete their EPME distance learning cours-
es by the new policy implementation date or they will be ineligible to reenlist, extend or promote. “If an Airman is projected for promotion prior to their suspense date, they will be allowed to promote,” said Master Sgt. Lisa Fleck, enlisted promotion policy superintendent. “If the same Airman fails to complete the course by the suspense date, the promotion sequence number will be placed into withhold status.” This means if the course is not completed by the end of the promotion cycle, the Airman will lose their projected line number and it will not be reinstated, regardless of completion. Fleck also noted there seems to be confusion regarding the “course extension” and “course deferment” definitions. The extension is an administrative tool used by Air University to track length of enrollment and does not extend an Airman’s mandatory suspense date as determined by AFPC.
The deferment, on the other hand, is a tool commanders can use to delay the completion date of the course if there are factors that would prevent an Airman from completing the course within the 12-month completion period. “Our enlisted professional military education is critical to our development as leaders in the profession of arms,” Cody said. “We’re also certainly aware of mission demands and extenuating circumstances in our Airmen’s lives. Commanders have the ability to request an extension and should certainly do so if it’s in the best interest of their Airmen.” More information about EPME is available on myPers. Click “Force Development” from the active duty enlisted landing page, then the Enlisted Professional Military Education link. For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to the myPers website.
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U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team disembark a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 31, 2016. The Chinook picked the team up from Langley Air Force Base, Va., then brought them to their training location.
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U.S Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team ruck march toward their training grounds at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 31, 2016.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Korrey Baird, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal section chief, debriefs his team members after the completion of their training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Aug. 31, 2016.
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LAFBCommunity Col. Miller hosts the Fall 2016 JBLE Commander’s Cup Col. Miller is hosting the Fall 2016 JBLE Commander’s Cup at The Eaglewood Golf Course on Sept. 23, 2016. LPGA Tour Player, Joanna Coe, will also be on site during the tournament. The format is four person “Captain’s Choice”. The driving range will open at 7 a.m., play begins promptly at 8 a.m. with lunch immediately following. The cup cost $25 for AGF Members, $25 for E-4 and below, $30 for E-5 and above, $40 for Retirees and DoD Civilians, and $45 for guests. For more information or to sign up, call The Eaglewood Golf Shop at 757-764-4547, Lt. Lauren O’Hollearn at 757-764-3059 or Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn 757-764-9378.
Free movies at the base theater JBLE Force Support Squadron will host free movies on Fridays at the Langley Theater. The theater will be showing Ratchet & Clank at 6 p.m. and Midnight Special at 8:30 p.m. 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 Justin Palmisano at justin.palmisano@ us.af.mil or 757-764-7164.
Langley hosts the first NCO Induction Ceremony The first ever NCO Induction Ceremony will be held to formally welcome our forthcoming Staff Sgt. to the NCO tier at the 94th Weapons Hangar at 2 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2016. For more information, contact SSgt Alisha Pasco 757-764-9938.
JBLE Emergency Management hosts blood drive In support of September being National Preparedness Month, the JBLE Emergency Management Flight has teamed with Virginia Blood Services to offer a blood drive for the Langley base populous in the BX parking lot on Sept. 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Virginia Blood Services will bring their Mobile Blood donation bus and will provide TShirts and snacks to those who donate. In addition to the blood drive, an information booth consisting of Emergency Management, 633 Fire and Emergency Services, 633 MDG, and the Veterinary clinic will provide information on preparing yourself, your family, and your pets in event of an emergency or disaster. To make an appointment or more information, go to https://vadonor.org or contact SSgt Muldowney at 757-764-4840.
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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 757501-8224.
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 757-218-1034.
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 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.
DMV 2 Go visits Hampton VA Medical Center The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV 2 Go will provide services to military members, veterans, and their families at the Hampton VA Medical Center on 100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, Virginia on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each full service office provides all DMV transactions including applying for the Virginia Veterans ID card, purchasing certified copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage,
and death certificates, obtaining E-ZPass transponders, and apply for hunting or fishing licenses. DMV 2 Go also offers more than 30 military-themed license plates. For more information, contact Brandy Brubaker at 804-397-6834.
Langley Chiefs’ Group will accept Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund applications for November The Langley Chiefs’ Group is proud to manage the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund benefitting active-duty 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 NAF Team recruits for summer employment JBLE Force Support Squadron has summer positions available at the Langley and Fort Eustis golf courses, the Langley and Eustis clubs, both youth program services, the Langley Marina, Langley Child Development Center, Fort Eustis bowling center, Information Technology, Auto Hobby Shop and Outdoor Recreation. The positions offer flexible pay and will end in October 2016. For more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-764-2992 or visit www. NAFJobs.org.
Langley Hospital Chapel to host Newcomers Mindfulness Meditation Class The Langley Hospital Chapel will host a Newcomers Mindfulness Meditation Class every week starting August 16 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The class will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life. For more information, contact Sandra Pratt at 757-764-7847.
JBLE.mil website is undergoing migration to new system The JBLE.AF.MIL website is migrating to a new system. Please expect website downtime and page/ link issues. Website updates cannot be made at this time. For more information or concerns, please call 633rd Public Affairs at 764-5701.
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.
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EustisCommunity 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 RMC from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings. For more information, contact Mrs. Jeanne Vaul at 757878-4316 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 Cen-
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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. 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, R3 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, R2 POW, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 15 — BTRAC, R2 POW, R3, R5 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 16 — BTRAC, R1, Maint R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 17 — R2 POW and Deer Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 18 — R2 POW and Deer Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 20 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Sept. 21 — BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, 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.
Fort Eustis Youth Program The Fort Eustis Youth Program’s summer camp and open recreation activities are open to children ages 10 and older. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Leadership, sports, fitness, instructional and sponsorship programs are provided in a safe, healthy and pleasant environment. Special rates are available for no-school and half days. The program is located at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 878-2662.
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