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Children of U.S. Service members meet with Anna, star of Disney’s traveling “Frozen on Ice� show, at the Bethel Manor Youth Center in Hampton, Sept. 23.The children also had a chance to build a snowman while the performers came to visit. The USO sponsors events throughout the year to enhance morale amongst families.

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Heritage Spotlight The ďŹ rst televised general election presidential debate was held on Sept. 26, 1960, between U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee, and Vice President Richard Nixon, the Republican nominee, in Chicago. Three more debates were subsequently held between the candidates. General election debates were not held for the elections of 1964, 1968 and 1972, although intra-party debates were held during the primaries between Democrats Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy in 1968 and between Democrats George McGovern and Hubert Humphrey in 1972. It was not until 1976 that a second series of televised presidential debates was held during the general election campaign season. On September 23, 1976, Democratic

First televised presidential debate candidate, Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia, and the Republican incumbent, President Gerald Ford, agreed to three debates (one on domestic issues, one on foreign policy, and one on any topic) on television before studio audiences. A single vice-presidential debate was also held that year between Democratic Senator Walter Mondale and Republican Senator Bob Dole. The dramatic effect of televised presidential debates was demonstrated again in the 1976 debates between Ford and Carter. Ford had already cut into Carter’s large lead in the polls, and was generally viewed as having won the ďŹ rst debate on domestic policy. Polls released after this ďŹ rst debate indicated the race was even. However, in the second debate on foreign policy, Ford made what was

widely viewed as a major blunder when he said “There is no Soviet domination of Eastern Europe and there never will be under a Ford administration.â€? After this, Ford’s momentum stalled, and Carter won a very close election. Debates were a major factor again in 1980. Earlier in the election season, President Carter had a lead over his opponent, Gov. Ronald Reagan of California. In the debates, with years of experience in front of a camera as an actor, Reagan came across much better than Carter and was judged by voters to have won the debate by a wide margin. This helped propel Reagan into a landslide victory. The Reagan campaign had access to internal debate brieďŹ ng materials for Carter; the exposure of this in 1983 led to a public scandal called “Debategateâ€?.

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‘Prosit!’ Eustis hosts annual Oktoberfest celebration By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

For more than 15 years, men in lederhosen and women in the dirndl have danced traditional German dances, filled their plates high with bratwurst, turkey legs and potato salad and raised steins full of traditional German beer with a toast of “Prosit!” to celebrate the annual Oktoberfest at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The celebration, hosted by the 733rd Force Support Division, came to life Sept. 19 for over 900 members of the Fort Eustis community. “Many of our military community members have experienced Oktoberfest while stationed in Germany,” said Joseph Dumas, 733rd FSD Community Services flight chief. “Hosting Oktoberfest on the installation is a great way to get the community to come out and relax, spend time with friends and family, and share memories of their experiences in Europe.” A traditional “Oompah” band, The Happy Dutchmen, performed for the third consecutive year, playing songs like “Edel-

weis,” “Schitzelbank” and “Ein Prosit.” Members of the band walked through the crowd and invited attendees to join in traditional German dances, such as “Der Ententanz”, or the “Chicken Dance.” The food, drink, music and dancing played a small role in the traditional celebration held on the installation each year. The event also included a “Kinderfest” fall festival for children, featuring a hay ride, bouncy houses, face painting and balloon animals. “Events like this are a great way for family members of all ages to get together and have fun,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Matthew Godbold, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy student. “With the Kinderfest, kids can have fun and learn about the German culture, while parents can reminisce over fond memories of their times overseas.” In Germany, Oktoberfest is more than just a festival for drinking, but a celebration of the beginning of fall for everyone to enjoy. Through food, “Oompah” music, dancing and games, the members of the Fort Eustis community can expect to toast “Prosit!” for years to come with the continuation of the Oktoberfest tradition.

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ABOVE: U.S. Army Col.William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, learns a traditional German dance from a member ofThe Happy Dutchmen during the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Fort Eustis, Sept. 19. More than 900 members of the Fort Eustis community came out to celebrate the beginning of the fall season. RIGHT: Attendees of Oktoberfest dance to “Der Ententanz,” or the “Chicken Dance”

Resolute Brigade celebrates teamwork at traditional ball By Spc. Marian Alleva 7TH TRANSPORTATION BRIGADE (EXPEDITIONARY) PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Nearly 600 Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and their guests gathered at the Hampton Roads Convention Center to celebrate the 2nd Annual Resolute Ball, Sept. 19. U.S. Army Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex) commander, provided those in attendance an overview of the many changes the past year has brought the brigade. “We are here tonight to celebrate and build on our relationships across the team,” Nelson said. “In the last year, we transformed from a sustainment brigade to a transportation brigade (expeditionary). We inactivated companies and the Special Troops Battalion, transitioned Soldiers out of the Army; to different organizations within the brigade; and to different installations across the U.S.

Most importantly, you got all this done without a single Resolute Soldier lost or seriously injured.” The guest speaker for the evening was Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, Combined Arms Support Command commanding general. Lyons reflected on the professionalism and pride that he’s seen in Soldiers. “Here tonight is a group of highly trained, disciplined Soldiers,” Lyons said. “You’re all Soldiers with enormous competence, character, courage and commitment to a greater cause.” The evening included a social hour, portraits, a receiving line, dining and dancing. Glasses were charged and toasts were made to the President of the United States, the United States Army, Soldiers, and families, and in honor of fallen Soldiers. “I look forward to another great year,” Nelson said. “I’m not sure where we’ll be asked to go, but together we are going to be ready. Our families will be ready and we’re going to be resolute.”

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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) color guard team post the colors at the Resolute Ball in Hampton, Sept. 19.The 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) celebrated the year’s many missions and accomplishments.

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The Fifes and Drums Corps of ColonialWilliamsburg perform during the Constitution Day “Support and Defend� concert inWilliamsburg, Sept. 17.The corps performed in celebration of the founding of the U.S. Constitution.

The Fifes and Drums Corps of Colonial Williamsburg await their turn to perform during the Constitution Day “Support and Defend� concert. The corps carries forward the tradition of military music while appearing at more than 700 performances each year.

U.S. Army Sgt. Megan Van Oudenaren, TRADOC band singer, sings during the Constitution Day “Support and Defend� concert. Van Oudenaren sang as the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America and U.S. Army TRADOC bands performed classic military tunes behind her.

USAF Heritage of America Band singer, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emerald Payne, pauses as the band performs during the Constitution Day “Support and Defend� concert.According to its website, the band has represented the Air Force with musical and military distinction bringing music to the mid-Atlantic in live concerts for over half a century.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Freeman, Langley Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen, prepares to present the colors.The honor guard is a congressionally-mandated program that provides well-trained, highly-professional members to honor and carry out the primary mission of rendering funeral honors.

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µ,QÀXHQFLQJ¶ $LUPHQ UG 6)6¶ UHDOLVWLF '8, WUDLQLQJ By Senior Airman Austin Harvill How long had it been? Two hours? Three? Half of the Airmen had trouble standing. The others poured drinks, the smell of alcohol pungent in the air. Suddenly, a 633rd Security Forces Squadron Airman comes through the door. Everyone froze. “Thank you all for being here,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. George Moore, 633rd SFS senior noncommissioned officer. “We will start the training soon, so please finish your drinks as soon as you can.” While many stories about drinking heavily tend to end in bad decisions, the Airmen in this scenario volunteered to do the opposite – they helped in training exercise for 633rd SFS personnel to better identify drunk drivers. “Realistic training is the best way to give our Airmen the tools they need to handle DUI incidents on patrol,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Gulley, 633rd SFS unit trainer. “This exercise allows our Airmen to work face-

how to properly administer the tests. Gulley said this training is nearly identical to what law enforcement officials see out on patrol. “I’ve seen 36 DUIs in my career and all of them mirror what I saw when we conducted this exercise,” said Gulley. “This means when our Airmen leave here, I know they can properly handle a DUI if necessary.” Gulley also said the volunteers learned something about their defenders during the exercise. “This is one of the first times we’ve had volunteers from other units act as intoxicated drivers, and I think that is a real bonus,” said Gulley. “Hopefully, our volunteers will Photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill see how difficult it is to get away with drinking and driving, they will tell their friends by-side with new defenders to proper- and coworkers, and maybe that will make ly identify a possible drunk driver, how some Airmen think twice before driving afto perform tests and conclude if a driver ter they’ve had too much to drink.” is intoxicated. The intoxicated volunteers performed balance, hand-eye coordinaEditor’s note: The volunteers in this story tion and reflex tests. Also, the more sea- did not operate any vehicles and were escorted soned Airmen trained new law officers on home by approved personnel. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Gulley, 633rd Security Forces Squadron unit trainer, looks at a disbelieving volunteer’s blood alcohol content level during a “driving” under the influence training exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 23. Gulley said the realistic training exercise is the best way to show Airmen critical law enforcement skills inside a controlled environment.

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to-face with intoxicated volunteers and perform all of the tests, commands and other actions they would out in the field. However, in a controlled training environment, they can ask questions to more seasoned officers of the law and refine their skills.” Security Forces NCOs worked side-

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McDonald Army Health Center’s youth volunteer program is designed to recruit local high school students with the opportunity to learn and serve. The health center’s goal is to provide youth with meaningful opportunities for training, leadership and community service, as well as supplement the permanent staff at the health center. In 2004, a proposal to develop a youth volunteer program was approved at MCAHC. The program has continued to grow and currently averages 20 student volunteers from June to August each summer. “For the youths that are interested in learning more about the medical field, this program gives them an opportunity to learn different disciplines in the medical field,” Albert Durant Jr., MCAHC Red

Cross youth volunteer coordinator. The program fosters a way for students to develop skills, learn about career options and garner new professional contacts. “I like the idea of getting a feel for different medical careers,” said Olivia Snipes, Pharmacy, same-day surgery and Gastroenterology volunteer. “I can get a good idea of a job that I can be happy with my whole life.” At the end of the each year’s summer youth volunteer program, U.S. Army Col. Glenda J. Lock, MCAHC commander, Pittman and Durant recognize the hard work and dedication of the volunteers. Recognizing youth volunteers can give them a sense of accomplishment, but more so, it allows them to use the acknowledgment for future endeavors if they choose to pursue careers in the medical field, said U.S. Army Col. Glenda Lock, MCAHC commander. “This program is the key to the future of

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U.S. Army Col. Glenda J. Lock, McDonald Army Health Center commander, and Red Cross youth volunteer program staff members recognize the 2014 SummerYouthVolunteer Program participants, Aug. 15.

our youth,” said Lock. “Exposure to various opportunities in health care provided the volunteers with hours needed for the high school credit, meets the requirement for college admission, and most of all an experience of a life time. I look forward to continued partnership with the Red Cross

to provide this opportunity for even more of our youth”. The youth volunteers who participated in the 2014 Summer Youth Volunteer program at MCAHC contributed 1,667 hours rated at $18.50 an hour, which equates to a $30,839.50 cost-saving benefit to the organization.

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A U.S. Air Force Airman looks at a memorial program during a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 19.The memorial ceremony was held in honor of Senior Airman Russell Mountain, a former 30th Intelligence Squadron analyst, who was killed in a motorcycle accident Aug. 22.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Haugh, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing commander, looks at a plaque memorial before the 2014 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing Warrior Challenge at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 17.The plaque is inscribed with the name “Senior Airman Russell Mountain.”

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More than 40,000 Puerto Ricans served during the Korean War with the 65th Infantry Regiment. Hispanic Americans have been serving in the armed forces for many years. According to Defense.Gov, today, more than 125,000 Hispanic Americans serve in the Armed Forces. U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command public affairs sergeant major is a Hispanic American serving in the military today. As he reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month, he recalls what joining the Army meant to him and how it changed his life. Velazquez said he grew up in the lawless Essex Street Projects of Lawrence, Massachusetts, with his mother who moved from Puerto Rico to the United States. “My mother worked in factories to help provide and raise me,” said Velazquez. “Her hopes for me were to not become another statistic of the city, with working in a factory or ending up dead on a street corner.” Velazquez made friends with the kids in the neighborhood who shared a similar lifestyle. Inside the home lived their Hispanic American families where Spanish was spoken. But once the kids left the household, they spoke English. After graduating high school, Velazquez tried his hand at community college, but said he fell short. “At the time, I was [still] struggling to not be a statistic, but in many ways I already was,” he explained. “By 1990, I had already failed out of college and had been hired by a clothing factory working in what was known as the ‘sweat shop.’” Velazquez said he knew this was not the life he wanted to live, but was not sure about how to survive otherwise. “I still remember like it was yesterday,” said Velazquez. “What I remember the most is the blank stares of the good, decent men and women who worked there. It felt like their hopes and dreams had died amongst those mill walls. I knew I

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group’s heritage and culture. couldn’t stay there. I knew I had to find a way out.” Velazquez said he knew it would be hard to change this part of his life because where he grew up, people tended to stay in the same area. Luckily for him, his opportunity came in the form of an Army recruiter who stopped him on the street and began explaining benefits of the military lifestyle. “At first I wasn’t sure,” he said. “I didn’t know anything about the military but the recruiter piqued my interest.” Velazquez said what stood out the most during that conversation was that the recruiter spoke to him like a person; in a professional manner, which Velazquez said he hadn’t experienced much before. He was so impressed; he went back for a second meeting. That day, Velazquez decided the Army was the life for him – a way out of the factories and the town that never let people go. Even though he was convinced this was the right decision, Velazquez had yet to face one “big” hurdle – telling his mother.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command public affairs sergeant major, is a Hispanic American serving in the military today at Fort Eustis, Velazquez joined the Army as a way to get out of his hometown and fight the possibility of becoming a “statistic.”

“In June of 1990, my mother looked me in the eyes, and in her most loving voice asked, ‘Vas a hacer que? Tu estas loco mijo?’ That means, ‘You’re going to do what? Are you crazy son?’” Velazquez explained. “That was the reaction I got when I told her I was joining the Army.” She wasn’t sold on the idea, she didn’t know much about the military. All she knew was from what she saw on the television.” Initially, his mother thought he would be sleeping in a tent on the ground somewhere, but after Velazquez explained more of the Army lifestyle, he said his mother realized it was his ticket out of the world they lived in.

“She kissed me on the cheek, gave me a hug and told me, ‘Si lo vas a hacer, entonces llega a lo mas alto,’ which means, ‘If you’re going to do it, then make it to the very top,’” he recalled. “She wanted me to be the best Soldier I could be.” Velazquez set out to do just that. “[The Army] gave me opportunities I couldn’t have even dreamed of,” he said. “The Army saved my life and I am forever grateful for the opportunities it provided me.” Velazquez said Hispanic Americans and the importance of his own heritage have inspired him throughout his career. “The Hispanic presence in the United States [hasn’t always been] well-recognized for its ‘firsts,’ but has always been impres“(My mother) kissed me on the cheek, gave me a hug and told me, sive, amazing and at the very fiber of our ‘Si lo vas a hacer, entonces llega a lo mas alto,’ which means, ‘If you’re American experience,” said Velazquez. “Until recent decades, the Hispanic population of going to do it, then make it to the very top.’ She wanted me to be the the United States had been quite small. Nevbest Soldier I could be. ... [The Army] gave me opportunities I couldn’t ertheless, from the American Revolution to have even dreamed of. The Army saved my life and I am forever grate- our present conflicts around the world, Hispanic Americans have risked their lives to ful for the opportunities it provided me.” defend the United States and the principles — U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez upon which it stands. One thing everyone U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command public affairs sergeant major should remember is that Hispanic Americans are still Americans first.”

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U.S. Air Force Airmen look at Hispanic artifacts during a Hispanic Heritage Month Taster’s Choice at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 19.The taster’s choice also featured a variety of Hispanic food for participants to try. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Soleine Diaz, 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron journeyman, serves food to a participant of the Hispanic Heritage MonthTaster’s Choice. Sept. 15 marks the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.

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Eustis Soldier earns first of Army Instructor Badges By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As a way to coach, mentor and train U.S. Army noncommissioned officer academy instructors, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development created the Instructor Development and Recognition Program. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Johnson, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy senior leader course senior small group leader, was one of seven Soldiers who were the first to be awarded the Army Instructor Badge under the new program. “The program and the badge are great ways for the Army to promote technical expertise,” said Johnson. “It makes instructors readily identifiable as subject matter experts and allows units to know what their instructors are truly capable of.” The IDRP awards three different levels

of Army Instructor Badges to Noncommissioned Officer Education System instructors who have completed certification and training requirements, logged instruction hours and accomplished evaluations. “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and much like a drill sergeant badge or a recruiter badge, there’s a very small percentage of the Army that can earn it,” Johnson explained. “The badge means a lot to me because it allows me to be more of an asset to the Amy, and I can teach where they need me to.” The seven Soldiers were recognized for their participation in the program during a ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, July 1, when they received their badges from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and Sergeant Major of the Army Sgt. Maj. Raymond Chandler III. “Our Soldiers are the best at what they do because of the training they receive from world-class instructors,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey, TRADOC

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U.S. Army chief of staff Gen. Ray Odierno (left) congratulates Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Johnson, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy senior leader course senior small group leader, for receiving one of the first Army Instructor Badges, during a ceremony in Alexandria, July 17. Johnson was one of seven Soldiers to receive the badges as part of a new Instructor Recognition and Development Program.

senior enlisted advisor. “These first seven Army Instructor Badge recipients represent the thousands of dedicated professionals in our Army who teach, coach and mentor tomorrow’s future leaders.” Johnson said receiving the badge dur-

ing the ceremony was surreal. “It didn’t really hit me until I was shaking General Odierno’s hand,” said Johnson. “It felt like I was really a part of the Army’s big picture, and I could see what I was meant to do.”

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danny Herrera, 1st Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory journeyman, uses a torque limiter at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 23. PMEL technicians ensure accuracy and tolerance of intricate electronic and physical dimensional test equipment used throughout the lab. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Xavius Camps, 1st Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman uses a leveling tool to make sure a plate is flat.

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ABOVE:The 45th Intelligence Squadron’s pitcher throws a pitch during the Intramural Softball Championship at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 18.Thirteen teams competed to become this year’s softball season champions.

ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Hupp, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron batter, takes a swing during the Intramural Softball Championship at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 18. RIGHT: A 45th Intelligence Squadron batter waits in the on-deck circle during the Intramural Softball Championship.The 633rd Force Support Squadron hosts other sports, including basketball and bowling.

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Members of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron and other U.S. Service me embers celebrate winning the Intramural Softball Championship at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 18.The 633rd CES scored a 25-18 victory over the 45th Intelligence Squadron. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Hupp, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron batter, eyes up a pitch during the Intramural Softball Championship at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 18. RIGHT: Spectators watch the Intramural Softball Championship. Intramural sports are held to promote morale, camaraderie and esprit de corps.

LEFT: Joseph Sirois, 45th Intelligence Squadron coach, watches his team’s offense during the Intramural Softball Championship. Both the 45th Intelligence and 633rd Civil Engineer squadrons finished the regular season undefeated before meeting in the championship game. RIGHT: Members of the 45th Intelligence and 633rd Civil Engineer squadrons congratulate each other after the end of the Intramural Softball Championship. Physical activities, such as intramural sports, are an important part of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness culture the Air Force has adapted.

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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Gary Wynn, Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences assistant chair, spoke Sept. 18 at the Psychological Health and Resilience Summit at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia. His topic was “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

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The most effective way to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is to stay in treatment and, if possible, attend therapy with a friend or loved one, said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Gary Wynn. Wynn, who is the Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and a scientist at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress assistant chair, spoke at the Psychological Health and Resilience Summit at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia, Sept. 18, 2014. His topic was “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” A survey of some 400 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans revealed that “by session eight, 70 percent were out the door,” he said, adding that treatments typically take about 12 sessions. “They won’t see the benefits if they don’t stay.” Staying in treatment is “even more important than what kind of treatment you give them,” he added. Another word of advice from the doc: therapy “works better when you do it together with a partner.” When patients stay in treatment, the healthful benefits have been shown to be longer lasting than those who skip out, and partnering with someone in treatment adds to the effectiveness. There are so many types of treatment out there that it can be confusing for doctors, not to mention patients, Wynn said, citing three categories with many choices within each:

Drugs At this time, there are only two drugs

approved for post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, by the Food and Drug Administration, Wynn said: Paroxetine or Paxil and Sertraline or Zoloft. However, there are a lot of other drugs in use and a lot of trials currently taking place, so a lot more information will be known about those drugs in the future. Some are showing promise. The best advice for now: “Find a physician who specializes in PTSD psychopharmacology before thinking about anti-psychotic drugs,” he said.

Non-conventional Think herbal remedies, mind and body “hands-on stuff,” he said. Do they work? Some of them do, “but we’re really not sure why,” he admitted. It’s hard to get clinical trials with limited research dollars, he said. It’s also hard to measure and track. For instance, some have found Brazilian Jujitsu therapy to be effective, Wynn said. But, just what types of moves and how many moves are needed for it to work are just two of many variables that would need to be studied, he said. Aroma therapy is another. It’s effective in some “but we’re not sure why.” Homeopathy can be effective but it is also hard to qualify or quantify, he said. So far, there have been very few studies on non-traditional treatments. However, that doesn’t mean they should all be rejected out of hand. Again, more will be learned in time, he predicted. SEE PTSD PAGE 17

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The U.S. Army culture is one of toughness and resilience, so seeking help for depression may be hard for Soldiers, said Col. (Dr.) Geoffrey Grammer. Grammer, who is the National Intrepid Center of Excellence Research Department chief, Bethesda, Maryland, spoke Thursday, at the Psychological Health and Resilience Summit at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia. His topic was “Hidden Medical Aspects of Depression.” “When people show up at a primary care facility with depression, particularly in a non-behavioral health setting, they may not necessarily say, ‘I have an emotional disturbance’ or ‘I’m feeling down,’” Grammer said. Instead, most find it easier to talk about their physical manifestations of depression, he said, things like insomnia, difficulty concentrating or feeling tired all the time. Those may or may not be underlying symptoms of depression, he noted. For a Soldier or family member, it may be “easier to focus on stomach discomfort rather than on an existential crisis,” he said, adding that it’s a defense mechanism. Grammer cautioned that confronting people with symptoms – sadness or decreased interest in activities -- and telling them that they might be depressed, could make them even more depressed and they could put up even stronger defense mechanisms. Rather than telling them they might be depressed, it would be better to encourage them to seek behavioral or medical care for whatever symptoms they may be exhibiting and let a physician handle it.

en are twice as likely to get depression as men. Also, “if you have a family history of depression there’s up to a threefold greater risk,” he said. “Also, men who are married have a lower rate and women who are married have a higher rate of depression.” The good news, Grammer said, is “most depression is mild, while a smaller percentage will be moderate and an even smaller percentage will be severe.” Notalldepressioniscausedbystressors in life like an angry boss. There are some types of medications that have side effects that can cause depression. That’s why, he said, it’s important to understand the types of medicines being taken and to seek medical advice. Ruling out medications should be one of the first steps.

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About one in eight people will get depressed at some point in their lives, Grammer said. About 10 percent of people hospitalized for depression will complete suicide. “That’s fairly significant,” he said. The most likely ages for depression are between 20 and 50, he said. Wom-

“Depression can beget medical illness and medical illness can actually cause depression,” Grammer said, “so there’s an interplay between the two.” For example, “if you have diabetes and are depressed, your total risk for medical complications associated with diabetes increases. Your

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Col. (Dr.) Geoffrey Grammer, Research Department chief, National Intrepid Center of Excellence, discussed the Army culture of toughness, which may mask depression at the Psychological Health and Resilience Summit at Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Sept. 18.

glycemic control is likely to worsen. Conversely, if you have diabetes and poor glycemic control, you are at increased risk of depression.” Grammer then provided other examples of interplays between depression and illness or disease, including rhetoric arthritis, coronary disease, cancer and pain. He said there are many more. Depression does a number of things to the body, including elevating cortisol levels, which leads to a number of problems. Depression can also cause severe cognitive deficits such as memory problems, he noted. Unfortunately, even once the depression is resolved, these cognitive effects often linger and can even worsen. The important thing to do is to prevent more episodes of depression or things can quickly spiral.

Treatment Anumber of treatment options for depression are available, Grammer said. One option that a lot of people choose is to simply do nothing, he said. About 40 percent of depressed people will get better on their own, but some could go on to develop major depression. SEE DEPRESSION PAGE 17

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DEPRESSION FROM PAGE 16 Not treating depression can lead to loss of productivity, he noted. Last, year, there was an estimated $83 billion in lost productivity in U.S. Also when people are depressed, it affects their family members and co-workers and can even lead them to become depressed as well. “Depression feeds on itself,â€? Grammer said. “Every time you have a depressive episode it increases the risk that you’ll have more. People with three depressive episodes have a 90 percent chance of having more.â€? For these people, “treatment might need to be indeďŹ nite, even after symptoms are resolved.â€? Treatment for mild to moderate depression often responds well to psychothera-

PTSD FROM PAGE 15 Wynn himself said he advocates some of these non-traditional approaches. “Virtual reality is probably the most robust and very compellingâ€? and as a bonus, more patients stay in treatment. Besides Virtual Reality Therapy, Wynn said he often suggests yoga. “It deďŹ nitely does no harm, but we’re not sure of its speciďŹ c mechanisms of helping.â€? It seems to work though. Acupuncture seems effective as well, he said, as is Art Therapy.

Psychotherapy Psychotherapies almost all have good evidence of being effective, Wynn said. These therapies include: trauma-focused, image rehearsal, web-based cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, acceptance and commitment, exposure, cognitive, stress man-

CMSAF FROM PAGE 14 “Systems must evolve over time to meet the demands and needs of the institution,â€? Cody said. “Next year, we will implement master sergeant promotion boards ‌ We are looking for sustained performance over time (which we’ll) see when we do these record reviews.â€? Cody also championed the transitioning of professional military education to a blending approach, moving away from completely in-residence training and implementing more distance learning.

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py, he said. Cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy are good. So is lifestyle modiďŹ cation such as that advocated by the Army’s Performance Triad, which focuses on improved sleep, activity and nutrition. But treating severe depression is much more difďŹ cult, he said. “Psychotherapy or behavioral modiďŹ cation alone may not resolveâ€? it. Also, there’s no conclusive evidence that one type of antidepressant medication is better than another. It’s is best to consult with a physician. Finally, it is important not to confuse other illnesses with depression. Drugs for these ailments are different than for severe depression. Again, he urged, people who may be suffering from depression to seek medical care and advice.

agement, eye movement desensitization and oreprocessing and on and on. Which psychotherapy to choose then? “The patient’s preference is most important,â€? he said. “The patient should feel empowered.â€? Wynn explains that he often offers the patient a choice between two therapies. “They may not completely understand the choice. I just want them to make the choice so they feel like they own it.â€? Another thing about treatments, he said, is that veterans from Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan all respond similarly to therapy, as long as they attend all of the required sessions. One last prescription from the doc: don’t be afraid to seek help. Wynn has dealt with a number of Soldiers suffering from PTSD and their initial response is to deny having any problems. Admitting the need for help is the ďŹ rst step.

“The blended approach is the most effective approach; it is more adaptable (and) we can deliver it to more Airmen,� Cody said. “We can make sure that every component of our Air Force has access to it in an equal way where we don’t have to prioritize one over the other because of the cost associated with it.� Ultimately, Cody expressed optimism in the service’s future and said Airmen should be proud of their work. “We are excited about the things that we are doing right now; we are answering the call,� he said. “We are evolving and moving forward.�

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Avatar-based simulations to boost counseling skills By Gary Sheftick ARMY NEWS SERVICE

The idea began with six-foot avatars interacting with students in a classroom, and matured into computer-based simulations to help Soldiers with counseling. Emergent Leader Immersive Training Environment software, known as ELITE Lite, can now be downloaded by Soldiers (with a CAC card) from the Army MilGaming portal at https://milgaming.army.mil/. Soldiers can select whether they want to be a virtual officer or NCO. Then they interact with uniformed avatars that have problems ranging from disagreements with their platoon sergeant to driving under the influence and sexual harassment. Responses provided to the avatars determine the direction of the counseling sessions. Five ELITE Lite training modules are now being used as part of cadet leadership classes at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. And the virtual scenarios may soon be part of the curriculum for junior NCOs in the Warrior Leader Course. This new type of interactive training is the wave of the future, said Marco Conners, chief of the Army Games for Training program at the National Simulation Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Today’s training tools need to have an element of “captivation and entertainment,” he said. “Soldiers today have grown up in a digital age,” Conners said. “Students tend to learn faster and more if you place it into an interactive game environment instead of standing up there with a butcher board.” Simulations fill a vital need, he added. “It’s critical that our young leaders learn how to counsel Soldiers,” Conners said. “Counseling skills help these leaders prepare Soldiers for any mission. Just as important, ELITE helps Army leaders develop to their full potential.” Requests to develop counseling simulations came to Conners, in 2011, first from the Maneuver Training Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia. Then about a week later, the same request came from the Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Only a few weeks after that, a request came from West Point. For a solution, Conners turned to the Army Research Laboratory’s Human Re-

search and Engineering Directorate, Simulation and Training Technology Center, or STTC, in Orlando, Florida, and the Institute for Creative Technologies, or ICT, at the University of Southern California. The ICT had been working on a similar effort for a number of years. The ICT was a natural fit as it is a combination of computer scientists and researchers, and “there’s some Hollywood state-of-the-art stuff that they do,” he said. ICT’s first idea was to have life-like avatars interact with students in a classroom setting. They put together a demonstration at Fort Benning’s Clark Simulation Center. The technology “floored” him, Conners said. Soon he realized, however, that avatar classrooms would need to be built at least on 14 posts, camps and stations where the Warrior Leader Course was taught. So his team determined that computer-based avatars would make more sense. ICT first developed three virtual scenarios: In one, a Soldier could not get along with his platoon sergeant. In another, a Soldier was bouncing checks. In the third, a Soldier had a DUI. A team from ICT went to Fort Benning to develop the DUI scenario by interviewing Soldiers and leaders. They listened to the vernacular of how Soldiers talk. “They captured that very, very well,” Conners said. Then in January of this year, officials decided that perhaps SHARP-related scenarios ought to be developed. Conners contacted G-1 staffers at the Pentagon for ideas. Two scenarios were developed with help from the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, known as SHARP, office at the Pentagon. In the first scenario, a Soldier gets into a physical altercation with his squad leader. When the lieutenant interviews the Soldier, he finds the squad leader was making inappropriate comments about wom-

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Emergent Leader ImmersiveTraining Environment uses a video program to train cadets, junior officers and non-commissioned officers on a range of counseling skills. Avatars represent the Soldiers who need counseling.

en in the squad. The Soldier couldn’t take any more, Conners said, so he took a swing at his NCO. “That’s a pretty difficult dynamic for a young lieutenant to look at,” Conners said. In the second scenario, a young female Soldier wants a transfer because some Soldiers in the unit are making inappropriate comments about her. The lieutenant needs to figure out that a transfer is not what is really needed – what’s needed is to get a handle on the situation and stop the comments. “Through the scenarios, ELITE teaches new leaders interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills integral to nurturing a climate of dignity, respect and mutual trust that result in lasting cultural change where sexual harassment and sexual assault cease to exist,” said Dr. Christine T. Altendorf, director of the Army SHARP Office. Conners said ELITE software can become a platform for other training needs. “The beauty of ELITE Lite is not just that it will teach counseling, but you can use it for a multitude of different things,” Conners said. “ELITE is a platform that can be tailored to provide training for different professionals. You can use it for doctors to inform patients that they have a terminal disease.”

ELITE Executive will eventually be developed to train specialty branches such as chaplains, doctors and lawyers, Conners said. More immediate, however, ELITE Professional will be aimed at the company level. “We want the counseling to be at the next-higher level,” Conners said. ELITE Lite is for platoon and below. ELITE Professional will be for company-level leadership: commanders, first sergeants and platoon sergeants. ELITE provides consistency and standardizes the counseling process, Conners said. “When you do peer to peer (training), it’s really catch as catch can – some people take it seriously and some don’t,” he said. ELITE, he explained, “allows Soldiers to see how counseling should be properly done.” The ELITE content incorporates Armyapproved leadership doctrine, according to the MilGaming portal. It goes on to say the software incorporates evidence-based instructional design methodologies and ICT research technologies such as virtual humans and intelligent tutoring. The Institute for Creative Technologies, however, did not design the software alone. Help was provided by the Army Research Lab’s Human Research and Engineering Directorate, Simulation and Training Technology Center. Another organization in Orlando, the “It’s critical that our young leaders learn how to counsel Soldiers. Coun- Program Executive Office for Simulation, seling skills help these leaders prepare Soldiers for any mission. Just as im- Training and Instrumentation, helped develop long-term logistics support for susportant, ELITE helps Army leaders develop to their full potential.” taining the software, Conners said. — Marco Conners Then the National Simulation Center chief of the Army Games for Training program at the National Simulation Center team at Fort Leavenworth oversaw verification, validation and accreditation.

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Quoc Truong, a physical scientist at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, is making sure that it all comes out before the wash. Truong provided technical guidance and direction to NSRDEC’s industry partner, Luna Innovations, Inc., to successfully develop a durable, “omniphobic” coating used to produce self-cleaning fabrics. The technology, which was developed for use in Soldier clothing, has now made its way to the commercial market. The coating greatly reduces how often Soldiers need to clean their clothes and enhances chem-bio protection. The omniphobic-coated fabric significantly lowers dirt and dust attraction, and repels water, oil and many liquid chemicals. “It’s omniphobic. That means it hates everything,” Truong said. Truong’s technical guidance and leadership were provided to Luna’s scientists and engineers through close communications with Luna principle investigator Bryan Koene. Truong’s oversight continued through various stages of lab-bench testing and evaluation, ensuring that the optimized, omniphobic-coating formulations were compatible for use with various Army fabrics. “Care was taken to also ensure minimal impact to Army fabrics’ original physical properties and performances, such as comfort, while providing added repellency to water, oil and toxic chemicals,” said Truong. The self-cleaning clothing then underwent field testing to assess field durability, performance and user acceptance. “We tested it, and the Soldiers really liked it,” said Truong. “The treated fabric also has an anti-microbial additive. It slows microbe growth that causes odors.

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Natick’s Quoc Truong, a physical scientist, provided technical guidance and direction to Luna Innovations, Inc., to successfully develop a durable, “omniphobic” coating used to produce self-cleaning fabrics. Here, Truong demonstrates how the self-cleaning fabric repels liquids better than regular Army Combat uniforms.The technology has now made its way to the commercial market.

Some Soldiers had asked to keep their uniforms after the field tests. However, it was essential to collect these field-tested uniforms for a post-field-test evaluation to assess their liquid-shedding performance and durability.” The omniphobic coating’s predecessor, Quarpel, is a durable, water-repellent coating that has been used for the past 40 years. Compared with Quarpel, the new coating is more repellent to oil and toxic chemicals. It is also “greener” than its predecessor. “What we developed with our industry partner, Luna, is based on a C6 chemistry,” said Truong. “It contains shorter, sixcarbon molecular side chains containing fluorine atoms as compared to its predecessor having longer, eight-carbon chains,

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and C6 chemistry is considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to be environmentally friendly.” Even greener versions without fluorine are planned for the future. UltraTech International, Inc., has been working with NSRDEC partner Luna Innovations to market the omniphobic coating, and it has made this material available commercially under the name of UltraEver ShieldTM. So far, UltraTech has 150 potential business leads for the product. The technology is being applied to everything from outdoor wear to diapers. One country is even interested in using this self-cleaning coating to make bank notes more water- and stain-resistant. “It would give new meaning to ‘laun-

dering’ money,” said Mark Shaw, chief executive officer, UltraTech International. In an unusual sequence of events, the technology is making its way to the commercial market before becoming widely available to Soldiers. “This new coating became commercialized before the Army has adopted it to replace its older Quarpel coating, but we are working on that,” said Truong. Additional military uses are also already in the works. Truong said that right now the coating is for textiles, but NSRDEC is working with a team of academic and industry partners to develop super-omniphobic coatings. The next generation of self-cleaning technology could be used on leather boots and gloves. Down the road, the self-cleaning technology may be possibly applied to flexible/hard surfaces, such as goggles, visors, shelters, and marine structures such as ship hulls. “We’ve just scratched the surface, as far as applications go,” Truong said. Truong has been working on leadingedge technologies and the development of advanced, innovative materials and textiles for decades. He has personal reasons for his dedication to his work for the Soldier. “When I came here (from Vietnam), I was only 15,” said Truong. “The American government and people were so helpful and so welcoming to our family. As a result, my eight brothers and sisters are now productive citizens. We will forever remember the kindness of our American friends. “When I was a junior at UMass Lowell, I saved a help-wanted ad, and it was for a chemist at Natick. I thought, ‘I want to work for the Army to pay back the government for all the wonderful things it did for my family.’ When I graduated, I was hired by Natick. I feel really fortunate that I have this job with the opportunity and the freedom to explore new ideas. Some ideas may seem crazy, but they can be done.”

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The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood The Family Advocacy Program is hosting the following drive at the Community Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., classes at the Health and Wellness Center: Sept. 30. For more information visit www.militaryblood.dod. ■ Stress Management classes will be held from 11 a.m. mil or e-mail ralph.peters@med.navy.mil. to noon every secondTuesday of each month. ■ Mind over Mood classes will be held from 11 a.m. to JBLE clubs events noon every thirdTuesday of each month. The following events are held at the Langley Club: ■ Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles classes will ■ Sunday Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19 be held from 11 a.m. noon every third Wednesday of each and 26. month. ■ Latin Night – 9 p.m. to 10 a.m., Oct. 10. ■ A four-weekAnger Management class will begin every ■ Football Frenzy –The Langley Club opens at 12:30 p.m. first Monday of the month. Participants must attend all four National Public Lands Day Event every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL games. A draw- classes to receive credit. The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron and 633rd Force Sup- ing of a special VIP package will take place each day. ■ Prenatal Fitness classes will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact the club at 766-1361. port Squadron are seeking 30 volunteers to help restore, enevery thirdTuesday of each month.To sign-up, call 764-6321. hance and clean up natural and cultural resources at Bethel For more information contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581. Park and Family Campground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 27, Oktoberfest 2014 The 633rd Force Support Squadron will celebrate Oktober- Family Child Care provider opportunities Oct. 11 or 18, at 123 Saunders Road Hampton Bethel Park and fest from 3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 3, at the Langley Club. Child and Youth Programs will provide the necessary trainFamily Campground. For more information, call 766-1361. ing and materials to get an aspiring FCC Provider started. National Public Lands Day is one of the nation’s largest Training topics include first aid, health, safety, developmentalhands-on volunteer efforts to improve and enhance America’s ly appropriate practices and child guidance. All of the credenpublic lands and facilities. Interpretive lectures, water and vol- 2014 JBLEWarrior Olympics The 633rd Air Base Wing will host a base-wide sports day tials you earn will transfer with you wherever the Air Force unteer certificates will be provided. Volunteers must register to participate. Children age 8 and up are welcome but must from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 3.The event promotes morale, may send you. To be eligible to become a provider, you must teamwork and camaraderie throughout Joint Base Langley- be at least 18 years of age, read and speak English, be in good be accompanied by an adult. health and undergo a background check. For more information or to register, email thomas.olexa.3@ Eustis. All JBLE units are invited to participate. If you know care for other families’ children more than 10 For more information, contactTech. Sgt. Jeremiah Garza at us.af.mil. jeremiah.garza@langley.af.mil or Master Sgt. Evelyn Arroyo at hours a week on a regular basis, you must be licensed/affiliatPrescription DrugTake Back Day ed by the 633d Mission Support Group Commander. In addievelyn.arroyo@langley.af.mil. tion, you are not permitted to advertise in base publications or The McDonald Army Health Center’s Pharmacy will host post advertisements on base bulletin boards. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 African American Heritage GolfTournament For more information, contact Joanne Reddick at 764p.m., Sept. 27 at the Fort Eustis Exchange and the Langley Air The Langley African American Heritage Council will host Force Base Satellite Pharmacy.The JBLE community can turn the 2nd Annual LAAHC GolfTournament supporting the Sick- 3585/2835 or Ramona Butler at 878-5584/5726 in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled le Cell Disease Association of America. At the Eaglewood Golf substances and other medications to law enforcement offi- Course, Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 10th. at 7:00 a.m. to LangleyToastmasters meeting cials for destruction. check in and 8:30 a.m. is the shotgun start. Tournament fees The Langley Toastmasters will meet at noon every second For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Sharonda apply. Prices will go to 1st, 2nd and last place teams, closest and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Commons. Howell at 314-7577 or sharonda.d.howell.mil@mail.mil, or to the pin, and longest drive. Walter Gaines at 878-2924 or walter.m.gaines.civ@mail.mil. For more information, contact Alvin Harris at AHarri2482@ For additional information, please contact Senior Airman Yahool.com or Master Sgt. Daryl Graham at Daryl.Graham@ Marissa McNitt at 225-5610 or Staff Sgt. Shanell Howard at JBLE LangleyYouth Deer Hunt us.af.mil. 225-7377. The Langley Air Force Base hunting season will begin JBLE hunting season with a youth only controlled deer hunt on Sept. 27. Partic- disABILITY AwarenessTraining ipants ages 17 and under may only hunt deer under the The Equal Opportunity office is hosting a National Disability Controlled hunts for white-tailed deer will be conducted durdirect supervision of a state licensed and base permitted Employment Awareness Month disABILITY AwarenessTrain- ing non-duty hours on weekends and some Federal Holidays adult. Youth hunters under 12 do not require a Virginia state ing event 8 a.m., Oct. 23 at the Langley Club. The event is at Joint base Langley-Eustis. Hunting is only available to achunting license but are still required to complete a hunter free and open to the entire JBLE community. Learn about hir- tive duty, retired military, Guard, Reserve, civil service personeducation course. Hunting on Langley AFB is only available ing employees with disabilities, and gather pertinent resourc- nel and their families. All persons interested in participating in to active duty, retired military, Guard, Reserve, civil service es and tools necessary to increase your employment pool. An the controlled hunting program must obtain a base hunting personnel and their family members. All those interested in American-style breakfast will be available. permit that will require a Virginia state license, hunters safety participating must register. Interested parties must register by Sept. 26. To register, certificate and registration of all firearms with Security ForcFor more information or to register, email Langleygw@aol. e-mail your name, email, number, title, organization and any es. Base hunting permits will be available during the annual com, or call the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Re- food allergies. For more information, contact Madison Carter archery qualification and safety orientation event on Sep. 20. sources section at 764-1090. at 764-2587 or madison.carter@us.af.mil The following events take place during hunting season on Joint Base Langley-Eustis: 1 FW Raptor Day Bundles for babies ■ Archery season will run from Oct. 4 through Nov. 11. Come join the 1st Fighter Wing for sports, food and educaThe Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center will ■ Firearm season (shotgun slug only) runs Nov. 15 to Jan. 3. tion at 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sept. 29, at the baseball fields host Bundles for Babies course from 3 to 4:30 p.m., every To sign up, contact the volunteer Hunt Coordinator at Langby the Education Center. Wednesday of every other month. leygw@aol.com or the Civil Engineer Squadron EnvironmenFor more information, call the 1st FW at 764-5321. For more information or to sign-up, call 764-3990. tal Element Natural Resources section at 764-1090.

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Regimental Memorial Chapel programs ■ Marriage Enrichment – 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through May 14, 2015, at the chapel. The program is open to those married or engaged to deployed, activeduty, Reserves, National Guard and retired Service members. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 11 and under. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at 218-1034. ■ “I’m Back…Let’s Talk” Reintegration Event – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Fort Eustis Club. The event will feature four sessions with small group facilitation topics. It is open to all Service and family members affected by deployments. Lunch will be provided. For more information and to sign up, contact U.S. Army Maj. Bret Gilmore at 878-1304 and bret.j.gilmore. mil@mail.mil, or email Diane Miller at diane.e.miller30. civ@mail.mil.

McDonald Army Health Center events ■ Pediatrics Clinic Flu Shots – Effective Sept. 27, the MCAHC Pediatrics Clinic will offer flu shots from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through Oct. 25. Flu shots are available only to high risk and Child, Youth and School Services enrollees during this time. Flu shot-only walk-ins will be seen from 8 to 9 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flu shots for all children will begin on Sept. 29. ■ Training and Holiday Closure Notice – Due to or-

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The GovTech: Army Technology Exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 9 at the Fort Eustis Club. The event is free and open to all military, civilian and conFamily Advocacy Program tractor personnel. More than 30 exhibitors are expectThe Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Advocacy Pro- ed to attend. gram is offering the following classes at 2115 Pershing For more information, call 878-5700. Ave. ■ Active Parenting of Teens – 2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 2, 9, JBLE clubs events 16 and 23. The following events are held at the Fort Eustis Club: ■ Anger Management – 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays, ■ Third Saturdays Comedy – 8 p.m., Oct. 18. new eight-week series begins Sept. 30. ■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 ■ Latin Night – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., every Friday. a.m. to noon, Oct. 2. For more information, contact the club at 878-5700 To register and for more information, call 878-0807. No ID Card and DEERS office temporary hours children please. Effective Sept. 8, the ID Card and Defense Enrollment Home buying and selling seminars Eligibility Reporting System office temporarily changed The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a operating hours to reduce wait time. The new hours are: ■ Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Walk-ins from 8 Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 9. Both a.m. to 4 p.m. seminars will take place at the Soldier Support Center at ■ Tuesday and Thursday – Appointments only be650 Monroe Ave. Industry speakers will include a real- tween 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. tor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The Appointments can be made at https://rapids-apfree seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military mem- pointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building. bers, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their fami- aspx?BuildingId=228. Appointments or cancellations ly members. must be scheduled 24 hours in advance for processing. To register, call 878-5579/5687 at least three business Individuals requesting PIN resets do not need to scheddays prior to attending the seminar of your choice. ule an appointment. The ID Card and DEERS office is located at 650 MonMotorcycle rider courses roe Avenue. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following Brigade (Expeditionary) can access services at 825 Monmotorcycle courses: roe Avenue, room 141. For more information, call 878■ Experienced Rider’s Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 4 0361.

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York County, in conjunction with the Riverwalk Landing Business Association, hosts Yorktown Market Days from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through Sept. 27. The event is held at Riverwalk Landing between Buckner and Ballard streets and will take place rain or shine. More than 35 local farmers, producers and vendors will provide locally-grown and freshpicked produce, flowers, herbs, dairy products, potted plants and artwork. Live musical entertainment will be provided by Five-Alarm Chili Festival the following artists: The city of Hampton’s Fire and Rescue Department will ■ Sept. 27 – Phil Poteat host the Five-Alarm Chili Festival from noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 4 For more informatioj, visit www.yorktownmarketdays.com. at Carousel Park at 602 Settlers Landing Road. Admission is free and attendees can purchase tickets for chili samples.The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival event features children’s activities, vendors and a chili cook-off. The 41st Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival will be For more information, visit http://visithampton.com/events held Sept. 26-28 between 2nd and 36th streets on theVirginia or call 727-1212. Beach boardwalk. The event features a sand sculpting championship, arts and crafts show, live music, parade, 8K and 5K Taste of theTown food sampling event The third annualTaste of theTown food sampling event will run, volleyball tournament, youth art show, Atlantic Sailing Regatta and fireworks. Food and beverages will be available for be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 9 at the Peninsula Town Center in Hampton. Thirteen restaurants will provide samples of purchase. Hampton Roads Transit trolleys will run along Atlantic Ave- their signature dishes and attendees can enjoy live music. Adnue between 1st and 42nd streets from 8 a.m. to midnight, mission is $15 for military personnel and veterans, $20 in adand the fare is $1 per person. Hours are from noon to 11 p.m., vance and $25 the day of the event.Tickets are available online Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sept. 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at www.peninsulatowncenter.com. For more information, call 838-1505, ext. 204. Sept. 28. Viewing is free for some events while others require an admission fee. For more information, visit http://neptunefestival.com or call ‘Plein Air Painting in Hampton’ 498-0215. The Hampton Arts Studio will host “Plein Air Painting in Hampton” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 11.The event is open to State Fair ofVirginia ages 18 and older and will kick off at 8:30 a.m. at the Charles The State Fair of Virginia will take place Sept. 26 through H. Taylor Arts Center. Participants can draw or paint outdoors Oct. 5, at the Meadow Event Park at 13111 Dawn Boulevard in at several sites in Hampton including Fort Monroe, Buckroe Doswell. Gates will open at 10 a.m. each day.The fair features Beach and Bluebird Gap Farm. The cost is $20 for Hampton live music, roving entertainers, fiddle and banjo contests, pig Arts League members and $25 for non-members. races, a demolition derby, BMX stunt show, a professional roThe Charles H.Taylor Arts Center is located at 4205 Victoria deo, National Football League Punt, Pass and Kick competition Boulevard.To register, call 727-1490. and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children ages 5 to 12 and Phoebus Fall Festival The second annual Phoebus Fall Festival will be held from senior citizens ages 60 and older, and free for children ages 4 and under. Midway Madness ride tickets and wristbands may 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 11 on Mellen Street in downtown Phoebus. Admission is free. Activities will include music, dancing, be purchased inside the gates. crafts, antiques, a family fun run, pet parade and costume conFor more information, visit StateFairVa.org. test and more. Food and beverages will be available for purVLM Fall Native Plant Sale chase. For more information, visit http://phoebusvaevents.com/ TheVirginia Living Museum’s annual fall native plant sale will be held Sept. 27-28 at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., in Newport events/phoebus-fall-festival. News. Admission is free and the event will take place rain or shine. A large selection of native wildflowers, shrubs, grass- Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival York County, in conjunction with the Riverwalk Landing es and small trees will be available for purchase. All plants are nursery propagated. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 27 Business Association, hosts the Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 11.The event will take and noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 28. place at Riverwalk Landing between Buckner and Ballard For more information, call visit www.thevlm.org. streets. More than 35 local farmers, producers and vendors Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife will provide locally-grown and fresh-picked produce, flowers, The 41st annual Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife will herbs, dairy products, potted plants and artwork. take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 4-5 at Newport News Free parking is available throughout Historic Yorktown and Park. The event will feature more than 150 exhibitors show- the free trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.yorktownmarketdays. casing crafts, heritage trade demonstrations, live entertainment, children’s activities, food and more. Admission is free. com.

Virginia Zoo Military Appreciation Day The Virginia Zoo’s Military Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 12 at 3500 Granby Street in Norfolk. Admission is free for all active-duty Service members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, Reserves and National Guard and their family members with proper identification. The event features children’s games, inflatable rides and face painting. For more information, call 337-4447, ext. 105 or visit www. usohrcv.com.

Veterans of ForeignWars scholarship programs Applications and nomination forms are available for the following Veterans of Foreign Wars scholarship programs: ■ National Citizenship Education Teacher Award – Fellow teachers, supervisors or other interested individuals can nominate elementary, middle and high school teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism. All current classroom teachers who teach at least half of the school day in a classroom environment are eligible. An essay must be submitted describing, in 350 words or less, the teacher’s innovative teaching and resource development methods. ■ Patriot’s Pen – Patriot’s Pen is a youth essay competition that gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on democracy.This year’s theme is “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans.” The top 46 national winners will receive at least $500 each. The first-place national award is $5,000, plus an all-expense paid trip toWashington, D.C., with a parent or guardian.The program is open to 6th-, 7th- and 8thgrade students enrolled in public, private or parochial schools in the U.S., or an overseas U.S. military or civilian dependent school. Home-schooled students are also eligible. ■ Voice of Democracy – Students compete in the Voice of Democracy program by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future.” Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the post, district, state and national level. The top scholarship is $30,000. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial school or home study program in the U.S., or an overseas U.S. military or civilian dependent school. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications and award nominations is Nov. 1. For more information, call (816) 968-1117 or visit www.vfw. org.

Fall Seafood Festival The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a Fall Seafood Festival from 3 to 8 p.m., Oct. 15 at 8784 Guinea Road in Bena. This is an all-you-can-eat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Admission is $50 per person and parking is free. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available through Sept. 27. The menu features fried oysters, scallops, clam fritters, fish, hush puppies, fries, steamed shrimp/crabs/oysters, clam chowder, barbeque and dessert. To purchase tickets, mail a stamped self-addressed legalsize envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena,VA 23018. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.abingdonruritanclub.com.

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