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by Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
With the November 2016 election season fast approaching, more than 500 offices across the United States will open for election, including the Presidential election, 34 senate seats, 435 House of Representative voting seats, 12 gubernatorial seats and a myriad of mayoral races. While most active duty U.S. Service members and their families live and work outside their home states of residence, U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicole Turner, Langley Air Force Base installation voting assistance officer, said the Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, community can ensure their voices are heard at the polls through the Federal Voting Assistance Program. “The program assists our Service members, civilian employees and dependents to send their votes home and provides resources should voters choose to exercise their right,” she said. “Every vote counts, and FVAP can enable the JBLE community’s voice to be heard.” While the FVAP works to inform Service members, Department of Defense employees and their family members of their right to vote, it also provides
tools and resources to send their vote home from anywhere in the world. “With constant moves and deployments, Service members can feel like they fall through the cracks come election time,” said Tyrone Fuller, Fort Eustis IVAO. “Regardless of your location, your voice counts, and the program gives Service members all the tools needed to make the decision.” The program accomplishes this by administering the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act which requires all states and U.S. territories to allow American citizens to register to vote by absentee ballots. Locally, the JBLE voting assistance program officers assist voters with resident state registration and absentee voting while providing unbiased resources for voters to make informed choices during the election season. “Our job as voting assistance officers is to remind [the military community] how important their votes are,” said Turner. “Our government has a system in place to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and it starts with FVAP.” While the 2016 presidential election will most likely attract most voters’ attention, Fuller said state and local elections are important considerations for voters living out of state.
“[All] elections are important and military members’ votes carry weight,” he said. “Elections from the lowest level to the president shape our country and your state depends on your vote.” According to Turner, the program’s website, FVAP.gov, provides a wealth of information, including the program and absentee voting overview, state specific information and links, and an online assistant which takes users though an automated, step-by-step process to complete the voting process. Fuller said he encourages all eligible JBLE community members to send their votes home next November. “[The military community] can make a difference,” he said. “We are a force that can move mountains, and it all starts with a vote.” For more information on the upcoming 2016 election season, visit FVAP. gov. For more information on the JBLE voting assistance program or to find your unit voting assistance representative, e-mail Turner at Nicole.turner@us.af.mil for Langley units, and Lei Gates at lei.l.gates.civ@mail.mil or José Martin at joseph.s.martin46.ctr@mail. mil for Fort Eustis.
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U.S. Air Force Langley Honor Guard posts the colors at a memorial service for Tech. Sgt. Jesse Schierloh at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015. Schierloh was a member of the 27th Intelligence Squadron and died Oct. 14, 2015.
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633rd ABW implements wing realignment by Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. Service members from across Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, gathered for the 633rd Air Base Wing transformation ceremony at Fort Eustis, Nov. 2, 2015. During the event, The 633rd Force Support Squadron absorbed the 733rd Force Support Division while the 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron stood down, and was replaced by the newly activated 733rd LRS. The merger and unit re-designation were part of a 633rd ABW realignment, which took effect Nov. 1, and aimed to enhance mission effectiveness and increase efficiency throughout the wing at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. Along with the formation of the 733rd LRS and expansion of the 633rd FSS, the realignment streamlined and reassigned various functions within the wing. These changes include:
Q The 633rd Contracting Squadron will now report directly to the 633rd ABW headquarters. Q The deactivation of the 733rd Mission Support Division and reassignment of its functions, including: Q Fort Eustis port operations will now fall under the 733rd LRS. Q The Fort Eustis emergency management office will now report to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron. Q Fort Eustis postal and communication functions will now fall under the 633rd Communications Squadron. Q Previous 733rd MSD operations now fall under the 733rd Mission Support Group commander. According to Jerrold Twigg, 633rd ABW chief of joint base integration office, the changes were part of a proactive approach to maximize the wing’s mission capabilities and strengthen
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633RD ABW FROM PAGE 3 ties across both installations. “This was our initiative to better align the wing’s resources to maximize support for our mission partners and community,” said Twigg. “This realignment will bring us closer to the idea, which began with JBLE’s inception. We’re starting to do these functions as ‘one team, no fight.’” Since the beginning of the realignment’s planning phase, Twigg said the 633rd ABW decided to turn to its technical experts to find the ways to enhance its ability to serve the JBLE community and mission partners. “We wanted to know how to do our business better, so we decided to ask the people who do the jobs ... the Airmen and junior civilian employees. This means the concepts that led to the integrations and realignments were developed by people within the organizations that provide the services,” said Twigg. “Normally, when [the military looks] at processes, we start at the top and work our way down. This time, we brought in the subject matter experts from
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the various units, and asked them to determine the best way to provide our services.” The merging of support functions will pool resources from various units, which will give U.S. Service members and civilian employees more effective and efficient ways to complete their mission, said Twigg. While the realignment aims to maximize JBLE’s mission capabilities, Twigg said these changes will enhance fiscal efficiency, meaning money saved from eliminating redundant functions across JBLE will now allow wing leadership to invest in equipment and programs that directly serve both the JBLE community and the wing’s mission partners. “We have a responsibility to get the most out of every dollar that’s spent on base operating support,” said Twigg. “Every dollar we spend on base operation is a dollar we can’t use to buy equipment our operating forces need. We can reallocate these resources into areas that provide services to our mission partners and community.” While these changes reduce the wing’s
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fiscal redundancies, Twigg said the initiative was not directed from higher headquarters or intended to cut the budget, but rather find more efficient ways to reinvest the savings into the wing, meaning a larger budget for necessary equipment and personnel. “We were after ‘more for the same,’ not ‘the same for less,’” said Twigg. “Our goal was to get more from the same and roll it back into our installation.” Ultimately, Twigg said, the new alignment will posture JBLE to adapt to unforeseen changes in a variety areas, from fiscal uncertainty to mass deployments. “These changes help posture [the wing] for the future,” he said. “We wanted to take the best from the Air Force at Langley and the Army at Fort Eustis and bring all of JBLE’s capabilities to bear.” The JBLE leadership team plans to reevaluate the realignment in May 2016, and again in November of the same year to ensure optimum efficiency and look into new ways to improve JBLE.
“This was our initiative to better align the wing’s resources to maximize support for our mission partners and community. This realignment will bring us closer to the idea, which began with JBLE’s inception. We’re starting to do these functions as ‘one team, no fight.’” — Jerrold Twigg 633rd ABW chief of joint base integration office
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The throng of people who nearly packed a theater at Fort Eustis, Virginia, on Oct. 30, 2015, to hear a general provide an update on the Department of Defense sexual assault policy may have only expected that. But they got more than a policy update - they also got an inspirational supplication to embrace the military profession. Seconds before the director of the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response OfďŹ ce entered Wylie Theater, her strong and warm voice oated across the crowd, as she stopped to thank a few folks outside. Heads started to turn, and
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Camille M. Nichols, director, Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response OfďŹ ce, provides an update on the DoD’s sexual assault program at Wylie Theater at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 30, 2015. During the update, Nichols stated that her discussion is not about sexual assault, but about our profession, imploring the gathered SHARP and SAPR professionals to help her change the profession for the better. “I don’t want to necessarily report another sexual assault, I want to get that person care. I want to shape the environment so that it doesn’t happen to someone else.â€?
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DOD SAPRO FROM PAGE 6 the conditions for an ideal place where people want to serve safely and securely, she said. “We collectively can fix this problem. I honestly believe that just like every other hurdle we’ve overcome, we can, in fact, have the profession that we want,” Nichols said. Nichols has personally witnessed various challenges the military has overcome during her 40-year career, and believes that conquering sexual assault will happen. And while the military has made great strides to combat this crime, there’s much more work to be done, such as not being bystanders and looking the other way. “The actual crime is just an aberration,” Nichols said. “The fact that it exists in our ranks is our fault, to have allowed it, and to create an environment for it. And so it’s our responsibility to change it.” The way to get at it is much more than annual SHARP training - which she believes can be refined further, looking at better ways to facilitate training on such a sensitive subject. It’s leveraging other risk reduction programs, such as family advocacy and substance abuse. “It is a confluence of bad behaviors that we have to get after,” Nichols said. “Eliminating vulnerable areas, allowing them to act vulnerably. “I don’t want to necessarily report another sexual as-
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sault, I want to get that person care. I want to shape the environment so that it doesn’t happen to someone else.” Nichols was appointed the DoD SAPRO director in June 2015. The SAPRO provides oversight of DoD’s sexual assault program, working closely with the Services and civilian community to develop and implement innovative prevention and response programs. The community of SHARP and SAPR professionals is made up of sexual assault response coordinators and SAPR victim advocates, who provide victim support, response and reporting options. But their role is more than just “reacting” - they serve in a proactive role as well. Nichols reminded the gathering of that, urging them to do “terrain walks” in the various work centers and engage in dialogue with the troops. In other words, demonstrate social courage and safely correct harmful behavior. At the conclusion of the meeting, Nichols besought the crowd. “I honestly believe it is my duty to change our profession for the better, and I need all of you in our community to help me do that. Can you help me do that?” Affected by sexual assault? The DoD Safe Helpline provides five ways to receive help. Each way is anonymous, secure and available around the clock: Call 877995-5247, text 55-247, click www.safehelpline.org to
receive online help or to enter a safe and secure help room, or download a self-care app on your mobile device by searching “Safe Helpline App” in the mobile device’s app store.
SAPR STRATEGIC PLAN As part of her update, Nichols outlined the SAPR strategic plan, lines of effort and objectives, which was updated and reissued in 2013 to better achieve purpose and unity of effort across the Services. The strategic plan can be accessed on the SAPRO website at www.sapr.mil. She also discussed current DoD focus areas in SAPR: 1. Address retaliation against reporters of sexual assault. 2. Enhance focus on reporting and assistance for male victims. 3. Operationalize the DoD prevention strategy. Nichols’ visit to Eustis was hosted by U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Anthony C. Funkhouser. Funkhouser is also the executive agent for U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s SHARP program, and Joint Base Langley-Eustis senior commander, Army element.
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CATM ensures combat readiness
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A U.S. Air Force Airman fires a Berretta M9 pistol at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance range at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 30, 2015.To qualify with the M9, Airmen must hit targets at seven, 15 and 25 meters away.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron load a GBU-32 missile into an F-22 Raptor during a weapons load competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 30, 2015.The competition was held to recognize the outstanding load crew for all of the 1st Maintenance Group.
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The Langley Airmen Committed to Excellence organization hosted a drilloff competition at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 28, 2015.The event was held to boost morale and highlight Langley’s professional organizations.
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LEFT: Runners pass through a color station during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run aimed to promote the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars and stressed the importance of resiliency. BELOW: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Arnold Sandoval, 633rd Force Support Squadron services journeyman, participates in the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 29, 2015. A color run was designed to celebrate healthiness, happiness and individuality.
ABOVE,TOP:The 633rd Force Support Squadron hosted a Joint Base LangleyEustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run was held in support of continuously growing a resilient Air Force. ABOVE: articipants stretch prior to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run aimed to boost morale and promote healthy lifestyles for the JBLE community.
A runner passes through the finish line during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run was open to all JBLE U.S. Service members, family members and Department of Defense civilians.
ABOVE: A runner participates in the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015. Runners wore shirts highlighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness which promotes a resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness.
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LEFT: Runners pass through a color station during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run aimed to promote the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars and stressed the importance of resiliency. BELOW: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Arnold Sandoval, 633rd Force Support Squadron services journeyman, participates in the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 29, 2015. A color run was designed to celebrate healthiness, happiness and individuality.
ABOVE,TOP:The 633rd Force Support Squadron hosted a Joint Base LangleyEustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run was held in support of continuously growing a resilient Air Force. ABOVE: articipants stretch prior to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run aimed to boost morale and promote healthy lifestyles for the JBLE community.
A runner passes through the finish line during the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015.The run was open to all JBLE U.S. Service members, family members and Department of Defense civilians.
ABOVE: A runner participates in the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Resiliency 5K Color Run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 29, 2015. Runners wore shirts highlighting Comprehensive Airman Fitness which promotes a resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness.
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ESMA partners with community to donate school supplies by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
General Stanford Elementary School children gathered around a table topped with school supplies donated by the Eustis Sergeants Major Association at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2015. As students gazed at the various pencils, papers and craft supplies, their principal, Diane Willis, walked up to the association members with an open hand and look of undeniable gratitude on her face. “All of this is just so valuable,” Willis said as she shook each member’s hand. “We will make use of all of this; thank you so much for your support. We used everything you donated last year, so this is a huge help to our students.” The association, which was reestablished in 2012, coordinates with the school faculty annually to prioritize, collect and then donate needed supplies that enable all students to sufficiently
complete school projects as required by school policy. Willis added that without the donation, the school would also have to fundraise and reorganize its budget, taking away from educational technology and science, technology, engineering, and math program investments. According to Jerry Taylor, ESMA vice president and retired command sergeant major, donating to the school not only serves the community, but gives the community an example of Army core values. “As the senior enlisted in the Army, we want to exemplify leadership,” said Taylor. “When we reinstated the association, we wanted to do things for the community, not just Soldiers, but their families, and veteran’s programs off post such as the food bank and the VA hospital. We’re hoping people see that everyone who can, does participate in giving back to the community.” For Willis, the association’s message of supporting the Army family as well
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The Eustis Sergeants Major Association stands with General Stanford Elementary School students and faculty by a table of donated school supplies at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 30, 2015. Each year, the association teams up with the school to prioritize, collect and donate items that enable students to complete required school projects throughout the year.
as those who surround it, is clear to not only her and her faculty, but the students who will use the supplies to complete many projects throughout the school year. “This is important not only for the stu-
dents to complete their projects, but because it connects us to the community,” said Willis. “Students see this as a model of how to give back to the community in different ways, and it shows them how we all can rely on one another.”
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“You have to think about one shot. One shot is what it’s all about. A deer’s gotta be taken with one shot.â€? - Michael, “The Deer Hunter.â€? As the seasons pass, new hunters don camouage and blaze orange clothing seeking new game on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia’s hunting grounds, while the leaves and temperatures change, JBLE’s hunting coordinator’s primary focus remains the same-- safety ďŹ rst. According to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the major requirement to obtain a Virginia hunting license is completion of a Hunter Education Course. Since hunter education became mandatory for children between the ages of 12 and15 years old and ďŹ rsttime Virginia hunters in 1988, there has been a 25 percent reduction in huntingrelated shooting incidents. These courses are designed to teach hunting safety, principles of conservation, and sportsmanship. JBLE requires proof of Hunter Education Course requirements before allowing an individual to purchase a permit to hunt on the installations. The safety course is offered both on- and offbase, as well as online at the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries website. Safety courses completed on another base or state will satisfy the requirement. The courses are composed of two sections: self-study, where each student is required to study course material prior to section two: classroom, where students focus on safety and ethics. Most importantly, the courses are designed to educate the hunters on everything from start to ďŹ nish as well as for any obstacles that may come their way.
“We are most concerned with safe hunting on Fort Eustis. From the checkout process, throughout the hunt, we have to maintain safe accountability of all our hunters,â€? said Del Clark, Fort Eustis Hunt Council president “We go to great lengths to ensure our hunting community is properly educated about the numerous different peculiarities with hunting on a military installation vice public/private lands, especially as it pertains to what equipment you can use, where you can hunt and even when you can hunt.â€? Once passing all requirements, hunters are able to hunt in accordance with federal and state established seasons and hours. Hunting hours for all species will be in accordance with the seasons and annual sunrise-sunset table published in the annual Hunting and Trapping Regulations published by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Fort Eustis provides hunting Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Additionally, the Fort Eustis Game Check Station is operational on Federal holidays through the use of Hunt Council and Community volunteers. Hunting on JBLE is not only fun, it is also vital to the mission, said Master Sgt. Ronnie Best, 633rd Civil Engineers Squadron, natural resources manager. Hunting on JBLE installations controls animal population and protects the ying mission by eliminating aircraft strike, interference and runway shutdown due to nuisances. “We haven’t had any safety incidents and we are very proud [of that],â€? said Joe Dumas, Fort Eustis 733rd Civil Engineer Division hunting program director. “Safety is paramount and that’s what brings so many hunters to JBLE.â€? The program is open to active-duty, SEE SAFETY PAGE 15
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Jeremy Liehr, husband of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Sharon Liehr, ties a rope line to his bow at the hunting grounds on Fort Eustis, Va., October 28, 2015. A rope line allows Liehr to retrieve and lower his bow safely before and after climbing into a tree stand.
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Members of the Ryan Center football team pose for a photo after winning the 2015 Intramural Football Championship at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 3, 2015.The team defeated the 45th Intelligence Squadron with a score of 20 to 19 in overtime.
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Jeremy Liehr, husband of U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Sharon Liehr, configures his tree stand before hunting at the hunting grounds on Fort Eustis, Va., October 28, 2015. A three point safety harness is mandatory in climbing into a tree stand on the Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis hunting grounds.
SAFETY FROM PAGE 13 retired, reserve or National Guard military members of any military service and their dependents, and Department Of Defense civilians. At Fort Eustis, non-affiliated civilian personnel may participate, after they complete a Joint Base Langley Eustis 733 Security Forces Squadron background check and speak with Dumas. Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base have different policies in place for each location. The following polices are in addition to rules set by the state of Virginia.
Langley rules: Q Hunters must wear a blaze-orange outer garment anytime in the hunting area during firearm season; the garment may not be removed while hunting. Q There is only elevated, tree-stand hunting from predesignated stands. Hunters must also wear and utilize a “Tree stand Manufacturer America” safety harness. The hunting program does have a few extra harnesses for those without one Q There is a mandatory safety briefing for all concerning munitions storage area operations Q Only bow, crossbow or shotgun (slug) weapons allowed Q No trapping, night hunting or use of dogs Q No field dressing outside of the designated area
At Fort Eustis: Q Hunters must check out for hunting at the Game Check Station located on Mulberry Island Road before entering designated hunting areas. Hunters must return to the Game Check Station to check back in immediately upon leaving the hunting area and must bring all harvested game animals to the Game Check Station. Q All hunters receive a general safety brief when purchasing a permit and must possess their safety card while hunting on Fort Eustis. Additionally, all hunters must receive a daily safety brief prior to going afield. Q Hunters must travel directly to/from assigned hunting location. Q Virginia State law requires 100 square inches of
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blaze orange body visible from 360 degrees. Fort Eustis deer hunters must wear the legally required blaze orange at all times while deer hunting on Fort Eustis. Waterfowl hunters must wear the legally required blaze orange while walking to and from waterfowl hunting locations within the training area during established state deer seasons. Small game hunters must wear the legally required blaze orange for deer hunting at all times. Q Parking in non-designated areas or without a visible parking permit is prohibited. Hunting and parking areas will be posted in the Game Check Station. Q Shotguns, muzzleloaders, bows/crossbows are authorized weapons for hunting use on Fort Eustis. All other rifles, pistols, revolvers, and muzzle loading pistols are unauthorized for hunting use on Fort Eustis. All weapons must be unloaded, cased and inaccessible while being transported within a vehicle. Ammunition may be stored within the same case as the weapon as long as the weapon is unloaded, cased and inaccessible. Q Hunters must display their ODR Weapon on board
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placard in their front window of their vehicle while on Fort Eustis. Q For deer, there is only elevated, tree-stand hunting. Hunters may use their own tree stands, so long as it is within 100 yards of the designated stand location marked on the Game Check Station hunt map. Q All deer hunters must use a four point safety harness while on the stand. Q During deer hunting, there is no loading or reloading on the ground. Slugs are the only approved ammunition for shotgun deer hunting. Q No night hunting. Q No field dressing outside of the designated area. Q Dogs are permitted for small game and federal migratory bird hunting. Q Trapping and Spring Turkey seasons are handled by the Fort Eustis Wildlife Biologist, James Dolan. For more information on JBLE hunting, contact the Fort Eustis hunting information at 878-2610 or 7198962, Game Check Station. For Langley hunting information, call the hunt coordinator at 764-9600, and for civilian special cases, call Dumas 878-2090.
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LAFBCommunity Summary Court Officer The Summary Court Officer detailed to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Tech. Sgt. Jesse Schierloh is Capt. Jeff Dekkinga, 27th Intelligence Squadron. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, contact Dekkinga at (757) 225-8709 or (618) 444-9925.
Do you know your Special Victims’ Counsel at JBLE? The Special Victims’ Counsel at Joint Base Langley Eustis provides confidential legal advice and assistance, advocates the voice and choice for sexual assault victims and protects the rights and privacy interests of SAV, among other services. For more information or to reach the SVU, contact the SVU office at 225-1629.
Military Appreciation Night The Christopher Newport University ice hockey team is hosting a military appreciation night Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Iceplex, located at 4101 Village Ave, Yorktown, Virginia. The event is free for all military personnel in uniform or presenting a military I.D. For more information, contact Brent Hurt at brenten.hurt.13@cnu.edu.
Operation Warmheart needs volunteers The First Sergeants Council is looking for volunteers to collect donations at the Base Exchange for Operation Warmheart. For more information about shifts or to sign-up, contact Master Sgt. Buford at 764-5057, Tech. Sgt. Leslie Hunter at 764-3277 or Staff Sgt. Geoffery Stirrup at 225-6560.
Langley AFB Chapel events Women Warrior Luncheon - Empower, Educate, and Enjoy! E-1 to E4 women are invited to attend the next Women Warrior Luncheon on Nov. 4, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Langley Chapel Annex to meet one another and 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.
PWOC Paint Night The Protestant Women of the Chapel are hosting a paint night, Nov. 9, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Chapel Annex. Andrea Jacobson, a local artist, will guide the attendees step-by-step through creating their very own masterpiece. Cost: $20/person. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Nov. 2 to reserve a slot. For more information or reserve your slot,
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AWANA & family dinner Awana (Approved Workmen Are not Ashamed) will be held at Bethel Chapel on Wednesday evenings, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with dinner provided from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Classes for 3-year-olds (potty trained) through 6th grade (Cubbies through T&T) are available. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.
PMOC “Canned Do” Sunday Protestant Men of the Chapel (PMOC) are assisting the Peninsula Food Bank that has been low on donation in recent months. Please help them meet the needs of the individuals, families, and children on the Peninsula. Please bring canned or non-perishable food donations every 4th Sunday to the Protestant Services at Langley and Bethel Chapels. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.
OTHER EVENTS: Mindfulness meditation group Interest sessions for a new Mindfulness Meditation Group will be held on Nov. 4, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Langley Hospital Chapel (1st Floor). Learn the practice of Mindfulness Meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life. Benefits: Increase awareness, relieve stress, and improve 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. To register, go to www.facebook.com/JBLELangleyChapel.
Life lessons over lunch workplace study Beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, and ongoing the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 633 MSG Conference Room the Langley Chapel will offer “Life Lessons Over Lunch,” a 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 Service members. A free lunch will be provided. For more information, please 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
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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.
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EustisCommunity Force protection exercise The 733rd Security Forces Squadron will conduct its annual force protection exercise Nov. 19 at Fort Eustis. Traffic at Gate 2 may be impacted between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly. MCAHC controlled medication refills The McDonald Army Health Center’s Refill Pharmacy is now offering controlled prescription medication refills for pick up. All refills called into the Refill Pharmacy will be ready for pick up in two business days. For more information, call 878-2539.
Warrior Care Month events In honor of Warrior Care Month, the JBLE Warrior Transition Unit will host commemorative events at Fort Eustis throughout November. This year’s theme is “Show of Strength.” The Warrior Care and Transition Program raises awareness and demonstrates the strength and resilience of wounded, ill and injured Soldiers. Activities will include a health fair, bike rides, Sports Day, reintegration classes, WTU Open House and more. For a detailed schedule, visit http:// mcdonald.nrmc.amedd.army.mil/AboutUs/SitePages/ Press%20Center.aspx. For more information, call 3147500, ext. 5033.
Federal employee benefits open season The 2015 federal employee benefits open season will take place Nov. 9 through Dec. 14. During this period, eligible employees can enroll or make changes to their health benefits (FEHB), flexible spending accounts (FSAFEDS), and dental and vision insurance programs (FEDVIP). For more information and additional resource materials, visit http://www.opm.gov/ insure. Army employees can access the Army Benefits Center-Civilian webpage at https://www.abc.army. mil or call the toll free number at 1-877-276-9287. Air Force-serviced employees can submit health benefits enrollments or changes via the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) web application. Dental and vision insurance information is available at www. BENEFEDS.com. For more information, Army employees can contact Nicolas Graham at the Civilian Employee Advisory Center at 878-2538. Air Force employees can contact Connie Stokes at the 633rd Force Support Squadron Personnel office at 878-0660.
Education Fair The Bateman Army Education Center will host an Education Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 18, at 1500 Madison Ave. More than 20 colleges and universities will be available to provide information about continuing education and career opportunities. The information session schedule is listed below: 9 to 10 a.m. – Troops to Teachers 10 to 11 a.m. – Warrant Officer Program 11 a.m. to noon – Funding for College Education Noon to 1 p.m. – Green to Gold Program 1 to 2 p.m. – Warrant Officer Program
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Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., Nov. 20, to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 8786880.
Motorcycle rider courses 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-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.
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. DevelopingYour 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 FacilitatorTraining – 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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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.
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OutsideTheGate “Beers, Dogs and Veterans” Dogs on Deployment and Wasserhund Brewing Co. will host a “Beer, Dogs & Veterans” event, Nov. 7, from noon to 11 p.m., located at 1805 Laskin Road, Suite 102, Virginia Beach, Va. Ten percent of all pint sales that day will go back to Dogs on Deployment. Wasserhund will also donate 5% of all sales during the month of November to Dogs on Deployment. This pet-friendly event will feature entertainment, raffles, vendors and food.
Local Veterans Day events Colonial Williamsburg’s Military March and Ceremony – A military march honoring America’s veterans will be held from 4 to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 11, at Colonial Williamsburg. The event is free and open to the public. All armed forces military veterans are invited to participate in the march along with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and military programs staff. Following the march, a commemoration ceremony honoring America’s veterans will take place at the Courthouse on Market Square. For more information, visit http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com or call (800) 447-8679. MacArthur Memorial – The City of Norfolk will host a Veterans Day Ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m., Nov. 11, at the MacArthur Memorial at 198 Bank Street. The event is free and open to the public. The guest speaker is retired Rear Admiral Byron “Jake” Tobin. The ceremony will be followed by a wreath-laying in the Rotunda. For more information, visit www.macarthurmemorial.org or call 441-2965. Mariners’ Museum Veterans Day Discount – In honor of Veterans Day, the Mariners’ Museum is offering $5 admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 11 to active-duty and retired military, veterans and their families. The discount price is valid for up to four admissions and is available for immediate family members only. The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. For more information, call 596-2222 or visit www.marinersmuseum.org. Virginia War Memorial – The 59th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Virginia War Memorial at 621 South Belvidere Street in Richmond. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater and the Shrine of Memory on the grounds of the memorial. The keynote speaker is Gov. Terry McAuliffe. For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial. org or call (804) 786-2074. Victory Arch, Virginia War Museum – The American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25 will sponsor a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Victory Arch in Newport News. The Victory Arch is located at 25th Street and West Avenue and the event is free and open to the public. Following the ceremony, the public is invited to learn about America’s rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum at 9285 Warwick Boulevard. All guests visiting the museum on Veterans Day will receive $1 off general admission. Regular admission is $7 for adults, $6 for military personnel and se-
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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com nior citizens ages 62 and older, and $5 for children ages 7-18. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, visit www.warmuseum.org or call 247-8523. Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony – The Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations will sponsor the Tidewater Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Nov. 11 in Virginia Beach. The event is free and open to the public. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and end at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial at 19th Street, across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Following the parade, a formal ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. For more information, visit www.vbgov.com or call 385-4075. York County Veterans Day Memorial Service – The York County Historical Committee will host the annual Veterans Day Memorial Service at noon, Nov. 11, at 301 Main Street in historic Yorktown. The event is free and open to the public. The continuing theme is “Letters from War” and. the keynote speaker is U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Kirby Taylor Smith III. Activities will include tolling of the bell, presentation of the colors, the playing of “Taps” and a special recognition of all Armed Forces veterans. For more information, call 890-3500.
Veterans Job Fair The Disabled American Veterans, in partnership with RecruitMilitary, will host a free Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, at the Nauticus – Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at One Waterside Drive in Norfolk. This event is open to veterans and military spouses. There will be national, regional and local job opportunities available, as well as entrepreneurial and educational offerings. For more information, contact Jill Krabacher at (513) 677-7035 or jkrabacher@recruitmilitary.com.
“How to win government contracts” The Women in Defense Hampton Roads Chapter will a free host an event called “How to win government contracts,” Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center, Rm H170, Tidewater Community College, 1800 College Cres., Virginia Beach Campus, Virginia Beach. For more information, contact Arizone Brown at 227-3864.
World War II Living History Weekend The Endview Planation will host its World War II Living History Weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 21 and 22 at 362 Yorktown Road in Newport News. The event commemorates the 70th anniversary of World War II. Visitors can interact with re-enactors to learn how life was like on and off the front lines. Other activities will include demonstrations and living history displays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 60 and older, $5 for children ages 7 to 17, and free for children ages 6 and under. Admission includes a tour of the historic Endview Plantation. For more information, visit www.endview.org or call 887-1862.
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.
Virginia Living Museum events 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.
College Football Military Appreciation Day 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.
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.
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