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Volunteers from across Joint Base Langley-Eustis will ensure a safe trick-or-treating environment for U.S. Service members and their families at Langley Air Force Base, Fort Eustis, Landings at Langley and Jamestown Village Housing in Hampton, Virginia, Oct. 31. The ‘Pumpkin Patrol,’ dressed in brightly-colored, reflective vests or belts, will implement a safe night throughout on- off-base housing from 6 to 8 p.m., Halloween evening. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tanera Parham, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief, said the goal is to act as a form of prevention from potential criminal behavior. Their role is important in providing safety for not only Service members, but their loved ones as well. Even though there will be a presence of armed and unarmed SFS members, to properly patrol the areas of interest, volunteers are trained on how to be vigilant of suspicious behavior. Families are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to SFS and military police. Families benefit when everyone takes extra precautions to remain safe and report criminal activity on Halloween, said law enforcement officials. “Our number one priority is child safety and our volunteers are briefed to watch for individuals behaving out of the ordinary,” said Parham. “We also want to remind families to stay in well-lit areas when trick-or-treating on or off base.” Additionally, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office will work with SFS personnel during the festivities, said Tech. Sgt. Phillip Jones, 633rd ABW Safety Office technician. “We will be out in the community handing out glow sticks to children to help keep [them] more visible, especially to drivers,” said Jones. The 633rd ABW safety officials also want drivers to be aware of their surroundings throughout the evening. Jones added since children are small

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Halloween celebrants should remain vigilant and employ risk management procedures, such as wearing reﬂective gear, walking in well-lit areas and avoiding trick-or-treating alone to help ensure a positive experience.Trick-or-treating takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., in Joint Base Langley-Eustis housing areas, for children ages 12 and under.

and difficult to see at night, motorists should remain vigilant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the acronym, “SAFE HALLOWEEN,” to help stay safe while trick-or-treating. Q Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be short, soft and flexible. Q Avoid trick-or-treating alone and walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Q Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to be visible to drivers. Q Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating and limit the amount of treats eaten. Q Hold a flashlight while trick-ortreating to see. Q Always walk and don’t run from house to house. Q Look both ways before crossing the street. Q Lower risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses. Q Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible or on the far edge of the road facing traffic. Q Wear well-fitting masks, costumes

and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls. Q Eat only factory-wrapped treats and avoid eating homemade treats. Q Enter homes only if with a trusted adult, only visit well-lit houses and do not stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers. Q Never walk near lit candles or luminaries and be sure to wear ﬂame-resistant costumes. Q Anyone noticing suspicious activity should contact the 633rd SFS Emergency Control Center at 764-5091 or the 733rd Security Forces Detachment at 878-4555. For more information on trick-ortreating, patrol hours and locations, contact the 633rd SFS law enforcement desk at 764-5091. “While safety is always important, the goal of the Pumpkin Patrol is ensure that the children and parents involved in the trick or treating festivities have a fun, eventful night,” Parham concluded. Editor’s note: 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs contributed to this article.

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www.peninsulawarrior.com Sergeant Pelham Felder, Hampton Police Division Homeland Security unit supervisor, uses a radar to detect the speed of a passing vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 15, 2015. Felder and other members of the Hampton PD conducted training with the 633rd Security Forces Squadron to certify U.S. Air Force Airmen in basic radar operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kayla Newman/Released)

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Driving on a military installation isnâ€™t a privilege many receive, and until recently, if a civilian or military motorist was pulled over for a driving infraction, the ticket was taken to the violatorâ€™s ďŹ rst sergeant for repercussions. Now, civilian ticketed motorists will have to answer to a federal magistrate. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron recently spent a week working side-by-side with the Hampton Police Division to obtain their Virginia state radar certiďŹ cation. â€œThis is signiďŹ cant for [SFS] because itâ€™s one of the duties of law enforcement,â€? said Sgt. Pelham Felder, Hampton PD Homeland Security unit supervisor. â€œIt gives them the training and experience so they can go out and be

more efďŹ cient as far as trafďŹ c safety and enforcement.â€? During the 16-hour classroom portion of the certiďŹ cation, SFS personnel spent time learning Doppler Theory and principles before practical testing, where they became proďŹ cient at setting up and testing the radars. Once it was time to apply what was taught, the Airmen could visually estimate the speed of a vehicle. According to Senior Airman Sean Lennon, 633rd SFS Base Defense Operations Center controller, while SFS personnel have used radars in the past, they didnâ€™t have the Virginia State certiďŹ cation required to issue speeding tickets to civilian motorist. â€œNow we have the authority to write speeding tickets to civilian personnel and actually have that individual appear in federal magistrate court, along

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron train with Sgt. Pelham Felder, Hampton Police Division Homeland Security unit supervisor, on basic radar operation at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 15, 2015. During training, Airmen learned about the Doppler Theory and principles, how to set up and test radars and how to visually estimate the speed of a vehicle.

with the ticketing ofďŹ cer,â€? said Lennon. â€œFor uniformed members, itâ€™s more of a base charge. Once they have a certain amount of points they can be denied base driving privileges.â€? With the radar certiďŹ cations, SFS personnel and Hampton PD hope this will encourage drivers on the installation to

slow down and abide by the trafďŹ c laws. â€œHopefully this causes people to slow down. Iâ€™m sure people see a lot of people speeding, especially when they are leaving base after work,â€? said Lennon. â€œHopefully they realize itâ€™s not the most important thing to get off base two minutes early.â€?

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Editor’s note: The name of a U.S. Service member in this feature has been withheld for security purposes. Two U.S. Service members - two victims - in their pursuit of freedom from the cycle of domestic violence escaped their offenders’ torture; one lived to tell her story and the other’s family carries on her story as a tribute to her life.

The Veteran Tabitha Grabowski Sazama was a U.S. Army veteran. She was a kind, smart and beautiful person, according to her sister-in-law, Stephanie MuracaGrabowski, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training research psychologist. “Tabitha was a wonderful person who happened to get into a relationship with the wrong person,” Muraca-Grabowski recalled. “[Her abuser] first came across as gregarious, fun and outgoing. She was such a good person that whenever he would act inappropriately she would take him back because she wanted to see the good in him, and she wanted to help him.” Being the helping and loving person her family knew her to be, Sazama continued the relationship with her abuser until it escalated to a point when she knew she needed to escape. “She did everything right,” MuracaGrabowski said. “She went and got a restraining order, she notified the local police and she notified her employer because she actually worked for the same agency as he did.” Sazama’s partner was so intent on possessing her; he began to stalk her, forcing her to seek refuge in a shelter. Unfortunately for Sazama, her income was too high and she didn’t have children so no shelter accepted her. Although Sazama took all of the necessary steps to protect herself, Muraca-Grabowski said the police weren’t mindful of her circumstance and her

employer didn’t take her claims seriously; very little was done to intervene. “She got him out of the house, changed all the locks, but in the end it wasn’t enough. One night he broke in while she was sleeping, murdered her, set the house on fire and killed himself,” Muraca-Grabowski remembered of that night nearly two years ago to the date. “A restraining order is just a piece of paper,” she continued. “Maybe because of lack of training, awareness and education, there weren’t enough steps taken to help her.” According to A.J. Brandt, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Family Advocacy Program outreach manager, people who leave abusive relationships are at the highest risk for becoming victims of homicide. “A misconception is that they’re finally leaving; they’re safe, when actually because domestic violence is about power and control, that’s when the risk increases,” Brandt. “The bottom line is that all threats really should be taken seriously because a lot of domestics end up in murder-suicide. It’s incredibly crucial to put safety measures in place.” While Sazama’s life ended tragically, the Grabowski Family shares her story in hopes of helping someone else enduring a similar crisis. “We wanted to give a face to a victim who was a member of the military family; she served her country, she’s one of us,” Muraca-Grabowski said. “Because Tabitha was such a good person, if we can take her story and share it with people and someone can be helped from it, I think it would be a very fitting tribute to Tabitha. She would have helped people.”

The Anonymous Survivor Her existence is somewhat of a secret, yet she lives out in the open as if she were like anyone else. Only she, her family and her chain of command know where she came from and why. But in this secret life she leads, this Ser-

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A U.S. Service member assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., remains anonymous while telling her story of being a victim of domestic violence, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 20, 2015.The Service member came forward with her story during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in hopes of encouraging others affected by domestic violence to seek help.

vice member, the anonymous survivor, works to prevent others from enduring the pain she once suffered in her “previous life.” “After I returned from [technical training], he got out of prison and we reconnected,” she remembered of her high school sweetheart. “He was really sweet, until we got married.” The Service member’s husband soon became jealous of her friends. Finances were tight because he didn’t have a job, and the couple started fighting more often. She said it seemed as though the smallest incidents set her husband off. “One time I didn’t say ‘excuse me’ when I went to grab something from a drawer, so he slammed my hand in the drawer; I have a scar from it,” the Service member said. “I went to work that night and there was a cut on my hand and this [technical] sergeant was like, ‘what’s going on? Is your husband hitting you or something?’ and it freaked me out.” She recognized that her coworker was kidding, so she laughed it off, although she was afraid someone would find out the truth. The abuse continuously became more and more intense, eventually leading to her first visit to the emergency room af-

ter a night out with friends. “When I got home he just started hitting me so much, I tried to block my face,” she recalled with tears welling in her eyes. “I remember he hit me so hard I started apologizing just because I wanted him to stop. My eye started bleeding, which I didn’t realize until he started apologizing. I saw my face [in the mirror] and I couldn’t believe it. I was so embarrassed of how my face looked; I can still see it in photos, but it’s a lot better than it was.” While the Service member did report an incident to her supervisor, it wasn’t the truth. She said, at the time, she didn’t want to get her husband in trouble so she made up a story. “I told him it was time for him to go back to his family and he knocked the shower door over and hit me in the face,” she recalled. “He would want affection, but I wouldn’t, so he banged my head against the [bed’s headboard]. It was like a cycle; he would do all of these things and then apologize.” According to Brandt, statistically, it takes a victim eight or nine times to leave their abuser because of the Cycle of Violence. SEE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PAGE 5

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FROM PAGE 4 In the Cycle of Violence, tension builds within a relationship, leaving the victim feeling like they’re walking on eggshells until the “explosive incident.” The explosive incident can consist of physical and emotional violence, and then the abuser becomes ashamed of their behavior during the honeymoon phase. The abuser expresses their guilt and attempts to minimize the abuse, often blaming their partner and promising the abuse will never happen again. The Service member said she felt conflicted because the person hitting her was the person she wanted to make her feel better. She loved him, so eventually she let him return and the cycle started over. While she often confided in her parents for support, there was only so much they could do from afar. Eventually the abuse had gotten so bad that the Service member decided it was time to seek additional help, so she called the police. “He dragged me on the floor by my hair because he was so mad I didn’t tell him I was going to take out the recycling,” she said. “I told [the police] what happened and the same officer remembered me from the hospital.” The Service member divulged what she had been going through to her unit leaders, and they immediately took action to ensure her safety. She was ordered to stay on base under specific restrictions while Family Advocacy staff worked to put together a safety plan

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and ban the abuser from the base. While awaiting an opening in her career ﬁeld at a different base, the Service member chose to deploy in hopes of calming the situation. On numerous occasions, her abuser attempted to make contact with her during her deployment, but the further away she got from him, the more she questioned why she stayed in the relationship after so much abuse. After returning from her deployment, the Service member was transferred to JBLE under an endangered Service member transfer program, where only individuals with a “need to know” know who she really is and the violence she escaped. “I wouldn’t have been able to get through the process without my victim advocate and the military,” she said. “I feel very fortunate to have had those resources. Most domestic violence relationships end in death, so I should be proud that I left.” The stories of Sazama and the Service member are just two of the more than ten million men and women in the United States who are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. “Domestic violence isn’t a couple who get into a ﬁght and it escalates,” Muraca-Grabowski said. “It happens to good people, it happens to smart people, it happens to people who have everything to live for.” For more information about FAP services, call 8780805/0807 for Fort Eustis or 764-2427 for Langley.

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Tabitha Grabowski Sazama was a victim of domestic violence and a U.S. Army veteran. Sazama’s sister-inlaw, Stephanie Muraca-Grabowski, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training research psychologist at Fort Eustis, Va., shares her story as a tribute to her life and in hopes of helping other victims.

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U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Deacon Tait, 1st Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technician, waits as 20 millimeter rounds are uploaded to be transported to the ﬂight line at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 19, 2015. More than 450 rounds were downloaded, inspected and uploaded into a Universal Ammunition Loader in support of armament training.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Shewmaker, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team lead, approaches a simulated explosive device at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 14, 2015. U.S. Air Force EOD technicians are trained to detect, identify, render safe, recover and dispose of hazardous explosives and ordnances.

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S E R U T C I P N I E L B J D N U O R A A. A 20 millimeter round is measured and examined at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 19, 2015. The round was put into the simulated cannon to inspect the casing ensuring there is no damage. B. Lois Sparber, Hampton, Va., resident, speaks to an audience about her experience as a victim of domestic violence during a brieﬁng at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 21, 2015. According to Sparber, she was married to her abuser for approximately 20 years before seeking a divorce in lieu of the violence she endured. C. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charles Shewmaker, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team lead, uses an X-ray to scan simulated explosive ordnances at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 14, 2015. In addition to detecting and identifying possible explosive ordnances, EOD technicians can support the U.S. Secret Service

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F. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser, Center for Initial Military Training commander, speaks about the importance of domestic violence awareness before the Domestic Violence Awareness Month run at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. Funkhouser highlighted this year’s awareness theme, as well as the need for Service members to look out for one another. G. Families line up for Night at the Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 26, 2015. The event provided families a safe and educational trickor-treating occasion, which featured historical enactments by actors in nativity scenes. Photos by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle, Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert, Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard, Senior Airman Aubrey White, and Master Sgt. April Wickes

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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James H. Jackson, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major, leads Soldiers in a Domestic Violence Awareness Month run at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 23, 2015. Leaders from across the installation participated in the event, emphasizing the importance of awareness and available resources for military and community members.

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The following instances provide examples of weapon protocol on base: Example 1: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Snuffy has a Virginia concealed carry permit. He may wear a concealed firearm off base, but his permit does not allow him to wear a concealed firearm on base. If he brings his gun on base, he must check it in at the armory. Example 2: Mr. Doe, a retiree, is going to the firing range at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and stops by the gas station on base with his gun and ammunition in his vehicle. He may do so, but may not walk away from his vehicle or go inside the Shoppette. His gun must be secured, separate from the ammunition, and out of reach of vehicle occupants (e.g., in the trunk). Example 3: Airman 1st Class Smith lives in the dorms and loves paintball. She must store her paintball gun at the armory or off base. Example 4: Mrs. Jones is a civilian employee who works on base. She has brass knuckles that were a gift from coworkers at a former job, inscribed with, ‘Mrs. Jones: A knockout employee,’ which she uses as a paperweight. She skims over this article, so she takes the brass knuckles to the armory. She will not be able to register them there, as they are illegal and are not allowed on the installation at all. This information pertains to personally owned weapons and vehicles, and does not apply to the carry and use of weapons as part of official duties.

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Army, Coast Guard train for emergency evacuation at Fort Eustis by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Aboard a vessel various adversities can occur, from a fire in the engine room to injuries sustained by crew members. To prepare for disasters at sea, the crew of the 73rd Transportation Company’s only sea vessel, the U.S. Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott, practices drills regularly. On Oct. 21, the crew went through their weekly fire, man-over-broad and abandon ship drills, before teaming up with the Elizabeth City, North Carolina, U.S. Coast Guard for the vessel’s joint exercise involving casualty evacuation at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The joint exercise provided a means for newer crew members to learn skills in working with joint partners and gave all involved a better operating picture of how to communicate and act in a real-world scenario. “Out to sea or off the coast we would use this practice to call the Coast Guard and work with them to get a patient to a medical facility,” said U.S. Army

Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Sherman, 73rd Trans. Co. MG Winfield Scott skipper. “Most of the crew has never done training like this before, so it will be good for them. In the event of a real emergency they’ll know what to do.” After the crew completed their weekly exercises, they called the Coast Guard, reporting an injured member on their vessel. Within an hour, the patter of the helicopter’s rotor blades slicing through the air alerted the Scott crew to head to the back stern of the vessel. The crew met the rushing wind and mist from the James River caused by the helicopter, as it lowered a cable to them. The crew members held the cable steadily to allow Coast Guard diver Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle McCollum to rappel down. After a thumbs-up from McCollum, indicating to the pilot that he landed safely, the helicopter backed away giving him a chance go over Coast Guard patient loading tactics with the vessel crew. McCollum also met with the Scott’s medic, Spc. Chelsea Kline, 7th Sustainment Brigade Headquarters Company, to go over the patient’s condition.

U.S. Army Spc. Inderjeet Khagura, 73rd Transportation Company watercraft operator, dons firefighter gear aboard the U.S. Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 21, 2015.The Scott’s crew conducts firefighter training along with other emergency procedures weekly to maintain lifesaving proficiency.

With the conditions and techniques set, it was time to send the patient, a training mannequin, to safety using a rescue basket to hoist the mannequin to the helicopter crew. The helicopter and vessel crews repeated the maneuver for several rotations allowing each member to get hands-on experience with the Coast Guard team. For Spc. Jared Yaroschuk, 73rd Trans.

Co. watercraft engineer, the training, which was the first he had experienced with the Coast Guard, was seamless. “We were briefed on the scenario yesterday and everything played out exactly how the [Coast Guard] described,” said Yaroschuk. “They were relaxed, calm and collective throughout the exercise and taught us the reason behind their methods.” U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle McCollum, Air Station Elizabeth City rescue swimmer, is hoisted to a helicopter after completing a joint casualty evacuation exercise with the 73rd Transportation Company U.S. Army tugboat MG Winfield Scott crew at Fort Eustis,Va., Oct. 21, 2015. The Service members teamed up to establish and understand processes and procedures, in case an emergency were to happen at sea both crews could spring into immediate action.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and the 73rd Transportation Company U.S. Army tugboat MG Winﬁeld Scott work together in hoisting a mannequin to a helicopter during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 21, 2015.The helicopter and vessel crews practiced the hoisting procedures several times to allow the entire crew to get hands-on experience with the procedures.

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.Mindfulness meditation group Learn the practice of Mindfulness Meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life Every Tuesday, starting Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to noon, at the Langley Hospital Chapel on the first floor. Benefits of the class include increased awareness, stress relief, improved coping skills and much more. Mindful Meditation teaches practitioners to be in the present moment to deal with whatever is happening in life. No experience is necessary. No cost to participate. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Women Warrior Luncheon – Empower, educate, enjoy All E-1 to E4 women are invited to attend the next Women Warrior Luncheon, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Langley Chapel Annex to meet discuss the topic, “Healthy Eating – Healthy Choices.” Join other E1-E4 women to share ideas, explore creative solutions, enjoy each other’s company and foster a strong Wingman mentality under the mentorship of our Senior NCOs. Lunch will be provided by the chapel. For more information and to register, contact the Langley Chapel at 622abw.hc@ us.af.mil.

Life lessons over lunch workplace study Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the ﬁrst and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 633rd Medical Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch. Life Lessons provides a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty U.S. Service members. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Veteran’s Day Closures and Revised Schedules Langley Activities Airman & Family Readiness Center Auto Skills Bateman Library Bethel Park Bowling Center Child Development Center Civilian Personnel Community Commons Eaglewood Golf Course Education Center Fam Camp Family Child Care Fitness Center - ACC Fitness Center - Shellbank HRO ITT Lodging Marina

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Military Child of the Year nominations Through Dec. 11, 2015, the national nonproﬁt Operation Homefront will accept nominations for the 2016 Military Child of the Year® awards, which will be presented at a recognition gala April 14, in the nation’s capital. The eighth annual awards will recognize six outstanding young people ages 8 to 18 to represent the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard for their scholarship, volunteerism, leadership, extracurricular involvement and other criteria while facing the challenges of military family life. The six awardees will receive $10,000 each, will receive a laptop computer and other donated gifts, and will be ﬂown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for the gala, during which senior leaders of each branch of service will present the awards. For more information about the Military Child of the Year® nomination process, visit www.militarychildoftheyear.org.

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

Shellbank open 24/7 for active-duty only The Shellbank Fitness Center is now open 24/7 for active-duty military members. To utilize the ﬁtness center during unmanned hours, active-duty Service members must attend a 24/7 Fitness Orientation Class brieﬁng. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Ashley Glass at 2258165.

633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is looking for volunteers The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element is seeking “Adopt-A-Spot” volunteers to help monitor and maintain the pollinator garden at Bethel Recreation Area and Family Campground. Creating a pollinator habitat not only helps the bees, butterﬂies and ﬂies that

pollinate these plants, but also results in beautiful, appealing landscapes. Volunteers or volunteer groups will be responsible for measuring plant growth, documenting wildlife observations, and maintaining the garden during the spring, summer, and fall. Natural Resources will provide all materials and tools. For more information and to register for the event, contact the JBLE-Langley Natural Resources Manager at thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil.

JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: LANGLEY Q Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Q Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. Q CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 765-2270 Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS Q Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Q Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Q CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday : 8 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 878-0948 Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228. Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Ofﬁces located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx. Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started.Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

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A Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Ofﬁce (SAPRO) Update will be presented by Maj. Gen. Camille M. Nichols Oct. 30, 2015, from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. at the Wylie Theater (Building 705, Washington Boulevard). The update is for all interested in hearing about the DOD’s Sexual Assault Program. For more information, contact Tela Thomason at tela.g.thomason. civ@mail.mil or 501-6915; or Master Sgt. Juan Javier at juan.f.javier.mil@mail.mil or 501-6846.

The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Advanced Rider’s Course (ARC) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 7, 10 and 21, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 18, Training Area 14-A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and you wear the proper personal protection equipment. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw-mbx.eustis-safetyoffice@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.

Fort Eustis trick-or-treat hours Trick-or-treating will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31, at Fort Eustis. Only children ages 12 and younger may participate. There will be additional security forces patrols in the housing areas during this time.

Daylight saving time ends Daylight saving time ends Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to turn clocks back and check smoke detectors.

Holiday Card Lane Contest The 17th annual Holiday Card Lane Contest will take place Nov. 2 through Jan. 4, 2015, at the Transportation Museum’s fence on Washington Boulevard. All Fort Eustis units, agencies and private organizations are invited to submit cards that best symbolize the holiday season. This year’s theme is, “A Holiday Salute to Troops & Families.” All cards must include the unit identiﬁer and measurements must be between 4’ x 4’ and 4’ x 8’ (plywood). The back of the card must be covered in plastic, paint must be weather resistant, and ﬂex ties must be used to attach cards to the fence. Entries can be placed on the fence from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., starting Nov. 27. Entrees must be in place no later than Dec. 9 for contest eligibility. Cards will be judged on community message, creativity, design, effort and originality. Cards that have been placed in previous years may be displayed to show spirit, however, those cards are not eligible to participate in this year’s contest. An awards ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m., Dec. 18, at the museum’s auditorium. All cards must be removed from the fence Jan. 4, by close of business. For registration forms and more information, contact Liezel Bambao at 878-3119 or liezel.d.bambao.civ@mail.mil.

American Indian Heritage Month observance The 93rd Signal Brigade will host the JBLE National American Indian Heritage observance from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Nov. 4, at WylieTheater (705 Washington Boulevard). The guest speaker is retired Lt. Col. Rene Locklear White (Feather). For more information, call 878-1893/2728.

Community Flu Vaccination Fair McDonald Army Health Center will conduct a Community Flu Vaccination Fair Nov. 5, at Anderson Field House from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to TRICARE beneﬁciaries only. For more information, contact Maj. Natacha Johnson at 314-8037 or natacha.y.johnson.mil@mail.mil.

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Home buying and selling seminar The Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce is sponsoring a free Home Buying and Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 10, at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave. The event is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. Attendees are asked to register at least three business days in advance. To register, call 878-5579/5687.

Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for November include: Advanced Individual Training Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 10. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., Nov. 17. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 3 and 17. Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nov. 10 and 24. Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 19. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 24. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 20. Funds Custodian – 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 4. Instructor Facilitator Training – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 2-5. Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commanders’ and Family Readiness Group Training – noon to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 17 and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 18.

Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 16-19. Volunteer Management Information System Basic Training – 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 3. Volunteer Management for Family Readiness Group Leaders and Liaisons – 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 9. To register and for more information, call 878-3638. Unless otherwise noted, classes and brieﬁngs will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave.

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Fright Night Laser Show – 5:30, 7, 8:30 and 10 p.m., Oct. 31, at the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. Wild and weird laser images will accompany songs from Black Sabbath, Garbage, The Who and more. The cost is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org. Haunted Hampton Tours – 7 to 8 p.m., Oct. 30, at the Hampton History Museum at 120 Old Hampton Lane. The tours will be guided by a museum curator and features actors portraying ghosts, pirates, escaped prisoners, yellow fever victims and more. A lantern tour of the St. John’s Church graveyard will also take place. The cost is $5 in advance and $8 at the door. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit http:// www.hampton.gov. Zombie Contagion Haunted House – 7 to 11 p.m., Fridays and 7 to 10 p.m., Sundays in October, at the Peninsula Town Center in Hampton. Something has gone wrong at a secret testing facility and zombies are on the loose. The cost is $10-$12. Recommended for ages 13 and older and guests under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

The U.S. Army ROTC Recruiting Operations ofﬁce is sponsoring Military Appreciation Day for the following college football games: Christopher Newport University vs. William Paterson University – Nov. 7, 1 p.m., at Pomoco Stadium in Newport News. CNU ROTC members will be sworn in as Army cadets during halftime. General admission tickets are $5 each for military personnel and up to four family members. The College of William and Mary vs. Towson University – Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m., at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. General admission tickets start at $10 for active-duty, veterans and retired military personnel. For more information, call 221-3611 or visit http://cnusports. com or http://www.tribeathletics.com.

Retiree Summit, Career Fair The Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, will host the annual Retiree Summit and Career Fair from 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 7, at the Rockwell Hall gymnasium at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Admission is free. Representatives from military and community organizations will provide information on current issues affecting military retirees. A career fair will be held in conjunction with the summit and free ﬂu shots will be provided for eligible beneﬁciaries. For more information, call 462-7563 or visit www.facebook.com/JEBLCFS.

Mariners’ Museum ‘Touch a Boat’ event The Mariners’ Museum will host its “Touch a Boat” event from Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. The event is free with museum admission. Military and law enforcement personnel will answer questions about utility and rescue boats outside the International Small Craft Center. Discounted tickets are available for military and ﬁrst responders. For more information, visit http://www.marinersmuseum.org or call 596-2222.

India Fest 2015 The Asian Indians of Hampton Roads presents India Fest 2015 from Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 1000 19th St. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include free food sampling, dancing, demonstrations, vendors, music, face painting, rafﬂes, prizes and health living exhibits. Parking is free. For more information, visit www. aihr.org or call 609-0016.

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Bright Star Children’s Theater – Professor Parsnip’s Lab of Healthy Choices, a touring children’s theater show, will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Nov. 7. The show teaches pre-K to ﬁfth grade students about healthy eating and exercise choices and features interactive science experiments. This event is included in museum admission. Wild Gifts for the Holidays – The Wild Things Museum Store introduces “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a collection of affordable Virginia native wildlife-related items for all ages, including eco-friendly clothing, plush toys, stationary, games, and jewelry. Many items were created especially for the museum and will be available for purchase Nov. 1 through Dec. 23. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority will conduct a Household Chemical and Computer/Electronics Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Nov. 14 – Intersection of County Drive and Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown Nov. 21 – Public Works Operations Complex, 419 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton The event is open to residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Hampton and Poquoson. The following items will be accepted: computers, electronics, household products, automotive maintenance (except motor oil and antifreeze) and lawn, garden and household cleaning products. The following items will not be accepted: televisions, alkaline batteries, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, household trash and business or medical waste. For more information, call 259-9850 or visit www.vppsa.org.

Virginia Zoo USO Military Appreciation Day The Virginia Zoo’s USO Military Appreciation Day will

be held from Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.

Fall Arts and Crafts Show The annual Colonial Williamsburg Employees Arts and Crafts Show will take place Nov. 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Triangle Community Services Building at 312 Waller Mill Road in Williamsburg. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Unique handmade gifts will be available for purchase including jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, photography, jams and more. For more information, contact Tanya Lyons at 945-1548 or twoluvbugs@hotmail.com.

Wedding gown giveaway event Brides Across America will give away free wedding gowns to military brides during its annual Operation Wedding Gown event scheduled for Nov. 11-15 in Virginia. To qualify, brides or their fiancé must be serving in the military and either currently deployed, scheduled for a future deployment or have been deployed within the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Korea, Japan or surrounding territory. Brides must pre-register and bring proper identification along with deployment documents to a participating location. The registration fee is $20. To register and locate participating bridal salons in the Hampton Roads area, visit www. bridesacrossamerica.com.

Bluebird Gap Farm Bluebird Gap Farm has more than 100 domestic and wild animals living on 60 acres of land at 60 Pine Chapel Road in Hampton. Visitors can also enjoy family-oriented adventures and educational experiences. Admission is free. The farm features a nature trail, covered pavilion with 18 picnic tables and a large charcoal grill, antique display barn and snack, vending and animal feed machines. The pavilion is available for half-day and full-day reservations. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and closed Tuesdays. For more information, call 827-2765 or visit www.hampton.gov/bbgf.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park events Sandy Bottom Nature Park is offering the following classes and programs at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton: Bird Migration Identiﬁcation – 9 to 10:30 a.m., Oct. 31, ages 8 and older, $2 per person and pre-registration is required. Visitors can join a park ranger for a hike through the park and view migrating birds. Binoculars and cameras are welcome. The registration deadline is Oct. 30, by 3 p.m. To register and for more information, call 825-4657 or visit www.hampton.gov/sandybottom.

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