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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets U.S. Air Force Academy cadets before the start of the Air Force-Army football game at the Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 2.
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U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, left, and other leaders perform an Army cheer before the start of an Air Force-Army football game.
U.S.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, right, and his wife, Deanie, meet the U.S.Air Force Academy mascot during an Air Force-Army football game.The Air Force Falcons beat the Army Black Knights 42-28.
ABOVE: U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks to U.S. Air Force Academy cadets at the academy’s Arnold Hall in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 1. LEFT: Dempsey, right, speaks with U.S. Air Force Gen. C. Robert Kehler, left, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Gen. Mike Hostage, center, Air Combat Command commander, during the Air Force's annual conference for Coordinating Research on the North Atlantic, also known as Corona, at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 1.
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Fort Eustis star ‘rises’ to the top in singing contest By Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
She stepped shakily to the microphone. The first notes of her rendition of country singer Sara Evans’ song, “Real Fine Place to Start,” were uneven and soft, but she continued to sing. Her confidence rose and her voice became powerful as she finished and the crowd offered a standing ovation. With three contestants left, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community gathered at the Fort Eustis Club to enjoy the final night of the ninth-annual Operation Rising Star competition Nov. 1. Sarah Hopkins, daughter of U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Carroll Hopkins, 3rd Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division area leader, won the first-place prize of $500. Hopkins discovered the Army-wide singing competition after seeing an advertisement in the base newspaper. She decided to take a chance and entered the contest.
Although the 20-year-old college student has sang all her life, she wasn’t so sure how the judges would grade her performance. “I was a little [anxious] before singing, and the judging made me very nervous,” said Hopkins. After performing her first song, Hopkins’ confidence grew and she decided to give it her all for the second and final song of the night. Hopkins may have been a bit skeptical of her ability to outshine the other contestants, but the judges had no doubts that she was worthy enough to be named Eustis’ “rising star.” “The sky is the limit for Sarah,” said Edward Donaldson, ORS judge. “Her vocals were so dynamic. She has so much stage presence and she controlled the crowd when she sang.” Hopkins will move on to compete in the Army-wide Operation Rising Star finals against 11 other winners from various installations for the grand prize of $1,000 and
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Sarah Hopkins performs during the final Operation Rising Star competition at Fort Eustis, Nov. 1. Hopkins, daughter of U.S. Army Reserve Master Sgt. Carroll Hopkins, 3rd Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division area leader, competed against five other performers during the five-week competition, winning first place in the finals.
a three-song, all-expense-paid record deal. The five-week journey to the finals may have been nerve-wracking for Hopkins, but the judges believe she was destined to win. “It happened the way it should have
happened. There’s been tremendous progress from the beginning,” said Donaldson. “She was shy [five weeks ago], but after a while she started showing her true colors. If she keeps it going, I will buy her first CD.”
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Victims of sexual assault now have the option to receive legal representation following a sexual assault. During criminal proceedings, defendants have access to a lawyer and the state is also represented by their own prosecuting attorney, but the sexual assault victims have historically not had the benefit of a state-provided advocate as they move through the complexities of the criminal justice system. This is no longer the case. Beginning Nov. 1, Service members who report sexual assault can elect to have a Special Victims Counsel, who is an activeduty military attorney, assigned to them. The SVC is provided at no charge to the victim and will represent the victim’s interest throughout the course of the legal proceedings that might follow the report of a sexual assault. U.S. Army Col. Jay McKee, Army Office of the Judge Advocate General lawyer, serves as the program manager for the Army’s Special Victims Counsel program.
Beginning Nov. 1, Service members who report sexual assault can elect to have a Special Victims Counsel attorney assigned to them. “Once the crime happens ... and the victim is ... taken into the system, they are notified that they have the right to an SVC,” he said. McKee said it is a misconception that the prosecuting attorney in a criminal case represents the victim of a crime. The prosecutor represents the government’s interests, but in almost all cases those governmental interests are the same as the victim’s -- to see that justice is done. “The prosecutor wants justice. He is serving the community, he is serving the military justice system for good order and discipline of the force,” said McKee. “Ninety-nine percent of the time, that interest is aligned with the victim’s.” Sometimes, McKee said, the victim might have concerns that require the assistance
SVC in Afghanistan. Special Victims Counsel attorneys are nominated for service out of the existing pool of military lawyers and serve in that role for no more than two years. They are chosen after an evaluation based on their military justice experience, maturity and judgment. Those chosen for the program undergo three days of training, including classes on professional responsibility, military rules of evidence, the parole system, forensic medical exams, rules for practicing as an SVC and classes taught by professionals to learn how to treat and talk with a victim of sexual assault. Sometimes a sexual assault case is not tried in a military criminal court, but instead in a civilian criminal court. McKee said in those cases, the Army will also provide a special victims counselor to Soldiers who are victims of sexual assault. The SVC cannot appear in the local civil court, but can help explain the process and provide victims with legal advice, such as helping them get a civilian restraining order against the accused.
of an attorney. For example, defense attorneys might want to bring a victim’s medical records or past sexual history into the trial, and that might possibly damage a victim’s reputation. “The defense is there to represent the defendant. They are going to put on the best case for the accused,” said McKee. “Sometimes it’s not in the best interest of the victim to undergo cross examination about past sexual history in a public trial or to have [his or her] personal medical records reviewed.” The SVC can help the victim make sense of the ramifications and help the victim understand what will happen. McKee said that while the SVC will not participate in the “adversarial portion” of a trial – meaning there will not be a third table in the courtroom for the SVC and the victim – the SVC will be able to make motions on behalf of the victim, talk to the Special Victim Prosecutor, the trial council, trial defense attorney and the staff judge advocate. Right now, there are roughly 45 SVCs across the United States and Europe in the Army alone, and there will soon be an
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JBLE team tackles mountainous Tough Mudder From Initial Military Training Center of Excellence Editor’s Note: Last names of some of the personnel in this article have been withheld for operational security purposes. A team of Service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis took on the 12-mile Tough Mudder course at the Peacemaker National Training Center in Gerrardstown, W.Va., Oct. 19 and 20. U.S. Army Capt. Michael McCrory, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence aide-de-camp for the deputy commanding general, joined U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roy and Senior Airman James from the 30th Intelligence Squadron, and Brian, 45th Intelligence Squadron, to tackle the 25-obstacle course together as a team. According to the event’s website, the race tests participants’ strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Unlike triathlons and marathons, the only goal is the personal challenge of completing the course. The team previously planned to complete the Tough Mudder scheduled for June in Virginia Beach, but severe weather made the course inaccessible for emergency vehicles to
reach potentially-injured competitors. As a result, event organizers canceled the race, forcing the team to pursue the challenge in a neighboring state. “We were disappointed that we could not do the course right in our own backyard, but understood that with these challenges open to the general public, emergency vehicles could become [a critical asset],” said McCrory. Fortunately, McCrory learned of the event scheduled in West Virginia, and the team signed up for the challenge. To prepare for the race, the team worked on various “CrossFit” exercises and distance running. However, not having the familiarity of the terrain proved to be a major challenge for the competitors. “We found out that the West Virginia mountains are a lot different than running around Langley and [Fort] Eustis for 12 miles,” said McCrory. “Our muscles started aching after mile eight and we still had more obstacles and miles of mountainside in front of us.” Despite being away from home, the team appreciated the change of atmosphere. “It was a great location,” said Brian.
“[We] would run to the top of an embankment and be able to look across a valley of trees, farmland and obstacles while the fog was lifting.” Even with the views, McCroy said the vistas were not the best part of the event. “The most exciting part of the challenge was the obstacles,” said McCrory. “There were two electric shock obstacles that would send 10,000 volts into you. [We] could look back as a group and think, ‘We just did that.’” Although the challenge was not timed, the team completed the obstacles in approximately three-anda-half hours, even after stopping to help others through. “Once you get on the course, you end up making a lot of friends, as you need each other to complete the obstacles and stay motivated,” said Roy. “We ran into a lot of Soldiers and Airmen from the area and always offered a helping hand.” McCrory said the team plans on participating in the next challenge. “Being in the military, we are always training,” said McCrory. “We [plan to compete in the next race] at the one scheduled for Virginia Beach.” McCrory said completing the rig-
U.S. Army Capt. Michael McCrory, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence aide-de-camp for the deputy commanding general, swims through the “Electric Eel” obstacle.
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From left, U.S.Army Capt. Michael McCrory, Initial MilitaryTraining Center of Excellence aide-de-camp for the deputy commanding general, U.S.Air Force SeniorAirman Brian, 45th Intelligence Squadron andTech. Sgt. Roy and Senior Airman James, 30th Intelligence Squadron, pose after completing the Tough Mudder event at the Peacemaker National Training Center in Gerrardstown,W.Va., Oct. 20. (Some last names withheld for operational security purposes.)
orous Tough Mudder taught the team members about themselves and each other, and cemented the concept of teamwork, bringing Soldiers and Airmen together to accomplish a common goal. “After completing each obstacle, it reminded each of us that we can overcome anything we put our minds to, and that obstacles are easier when doing them as a group,” said McCroy. “It didn’t matter if we were [Airmen] or [Soldiers]; what mattered was the group finishing the course together without leaving anyone behind.”
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Roy, 30th Intelligence Squadron, tackles the “Funky Monkey” horizontal ladder portion of the Tough Mudder challenge.
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According to Askhrgreen.org, it takes one million years for glass bottles to decompose in a landfill. Ink and toner cartridges need 700 years to break down and plastic bottles require a century to disintegrate. With the amount of time it takes for waste to decompose, why not take a few seconds to recycle? That’s why the nonprofit organization, Keep America Beautiful, established America Recycles Day in 1997. This event, celebrated annually on Nov. 15, encourages Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. “Recycling is an important program that helps keep landfills from filling and reduces our reliance on raw materials,” said Mike Mallozzi, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water quality and pollution prevention manager. According to Emma Watterson, 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element contractor, the Fort Eustis Solid Waste Recycling Center has celebrated America Recycles Day since 1999, while the Langley Air Force Base scrap metal yard has celebrated since 2005. Both installations will be hosting several recycling events for this year’s America Recycles Day. The 733rd CED Environmental Element will host the third annual “Cash 4 Cans” contest Nov. 1-29, where pick-ups will be scheduled Tuesdays through Thursdays
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from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cans will be redeemed for cash. The winning unit that collects the most cans will be awarded Dec. 5. At Langley, Mallozzi will dress up as “CHUCK-IT,” the U.S. Air Force recycling mascot, and teach children at the Child Development Center about the importance of recycling and reducing waste. To help reduce the amount of waste materials making their way to landfills, JBLE provides recycling centers on both installations as part of their Qualified Recycling Programs. The Langley scrap metal yard collects scrap metal, reusable pallets and toner cartridges. The Eustis center accepts all recyclables collected throughout the installation. Both provide 90-gallon recycling containers to collect single-stream recycling, a system in which all paper fibers, plastics, metals and other containers are mixed in a collection truck for weekly pickup. The recycling centers of JBLE not only reach out to spread the word for the efforts ofAmerica Recycles Day, the centers can be accessed year-round.
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According to Watterson, this year’s efforts of both recycling facilities helped JBLE divert approximately 3,516 tons of recyclables from local landfills, compared to 1,650 tons in 2012. The recyclables included cardboard, scrap metal, toner cartridges and single-stream recyclables. America Recycles Day is more than one day of recycling – it is a way of life that should be practiced every day, said Mallozzi. “Celebrating America Recycles Day is important for people of all ages and teaches the importance of recycling and reusing materials to decrease the amount of items made from raw materials,” he said. “The holiday also reminds us about the cost-savings associated with recycling as well as the necessity of keeping the planet clean for generations to come.” Watterson said recycling is not only important, but can also be enjoyable. “The 733rd CED Environmental Element staff has tried to make recycling on [Eustis] as fun and convenient as possible with ‘Cash 4 Cans,’” said Watterson. “We continue to find ways to improve the Qualified Recycling Program and make every day ‘America Recycles Day.’” The Langley scrap yard is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. The Fort Eustis center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Emma Watterson at 878-7376 or Mike Mallozzi at 764-1141.
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Mike Mallozzi, center, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron water quality and pollution prevention manager, helps children from the Child Development Center pick recyclable items from a bag during an America Recycles Day event at Langley Air Force Base Nov. 15, 2012. America Recycles Day aims to educate the community on recycling options and how to reduce personal waste.
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The clang of iron weights and squeaks of basketball shoes on the court echoed through the entrance of McClellan Fitness Center, where an unassuming man in a tan polo shirt greeted gym patrons. They shufed by, scanning their identiďŹ cation cards and offering hasty “good mornings,â€? oblivious to the man behind the desk. Unknown to a casual passerby, John Carter, a McClellan Fitness Center employee, has served his country through 30 years of military service and 20 years in civil service. What started as a way to help his family turned into a lifetime of dedicated service to his country.
Carter was raised from a young age to value and help his family, whether around the house or working at a relative’s dry cleaning business. In 1948, Carter graduated high school and left for college on a football scholarship, which was the only way he could have afforded to go because of his family’s ďŹ nancial situation, he said. While in high school, Carter met the age requirement to register for the military draft, but because of his student status, he would not be drafted into the military unless in the case of a national emergency or war. On June 25, 1950, two years after graduating high school, the Korean War began, and later that month, Carter received a letter that would change his life forever. “After ďŹ nishing football prac-
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DESK FROM PAGE 12 Among the letters Carter received from home while in Korea, one changed his life’s path. “My mother wrote me to say my sisters wanted to attend college, but she couldn’t afford to send them,” Carter said. “I chose to reenlist to help her pay for it.” Knowing neither sister had a scholarship to rely on, Carter sent his entire reenlistment bonus back home to help cover expenses. “Had my mother not written me, I would have gotten out of the Army and went back to school on my scholarship,” Carter said. “Instead I ended up staying in and eventually retiring.” Carter rose through the ranks and within his first few years, had been promoted to sergeant first class. “I was eligible to separate again, but I knew my mother would not be able to continue sending my sisters to school,” Carter said. “Family has always been important to me, so I knew I had to continue helping.” In 1966, Carter, then a senior noncommissioned officer, received orders to attend the U.S. Army Transporta-
“I always tell people that they have to do what’s best for them and to not let others make their mind up for them. I chose to stay in the military because it was what was best for me at the time. The military isn’t for everyone, but if it’s something you want to do, then go for it.” — John Carter McClellan Fitness Center employee
tion School at Fort Eustis. After finishing school, Carter was to go to Vietnam, but instead ended up returning to Korea after his orders were changed. This wouldn’t be the last time Carter would see Fort Eustis, however. After two tours in Vietnam, Carter returned to Fort Eustis in 1972, where he served as the 11th Battalion noncommissioned officer in charge. After a tour in Germany, Carter again returned to Fort Eustis in 1980, where he retired as a sergeant major. Although his active-duty career had ended, Carter knew he wasn’t done with the Army. He still wanted to be a part of the military environment, even during his retirement.
While Carter was in Germany, his friend, who managed the bowling alley at Fort Eustis, wrote to ask if he was interested in working for him after he retired. Carter, an avid bowler, wrote back, informing his friend he was interested in the job. After three years as a sales clerk, Carter was promoted to assistant manager and later took over as general manager. Seventeen years after starting at the bowling alley, Carter retired from his second career. A few years into his second retirement, Carter wanted to pursue yet another job in the Army, and in November 2007, he returned to Fort Eustis.
Carter took a position at the McClellan Fitness Center to get back to what he loves -- the Army. “I think my wife was happy that I was going back to work again,” Carter said. Through his many years of military and civilian service, Carter’s love for the military has never faded. In retirement, he enjoys providing advice to Service members. “I always tell people that they have to do what’s best for them and to not let others make their mind up for them. I chose to stay in the military because it was what was best for me at the time,” said Carter. “The military isn’t for everyone, but if it’s something you want to do, then go for it.” From the day he started his first job working in the family business to the day was drafted into the military, and even still today, everything Carter does is for his family members, both in and out of uniform -- a desire that evolved into a lifetime of service. Today, Carter can still be found behind the counter at the fitness center, doing what he loves -- working with the Soldiers of Fort Eustis and serving his country.
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Volunteers build bags filled with nonperishable items during the Operation Warmheart basket build and distribution kick off at Langley Air Force Base, Nov. 21, 2011.
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The holidays are right around the corner, which means the Langley First Sergeants Council is gearing up for the holiday portion of Operation Warmheart, a year-round charity program led by the LFSC to assist Airmen who have financial difficulties. The largest fundraising effort occurs during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons, where families in need receive holiday food baskets. “As a first sergeant, this time of year is very rewarding as our council comes together to provide assistance to families in need,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Ritz, 1st Operations Support Squadron first sergeant. From Nov. 12-22, first sergeants will accept donations at the Langley commissary and Exchange, ranging from food items to monetary donations. Last year the council was able to collect enough donations to fill 550 baskets. This season, the council hopes to collect enough to fill more than 600 baskets, which include a variety of seasonal food staples including cranberry sauce, stuffing and potatoes. “The families are always appreciative,” said Ritz. “When we do the food drive and baskets for Thanksgiving, I enjoy knowing we made someone’s holiday.” To help raise money and collect donations, the council will also host a 5K run Nov. 22. Registration is $15 per person or $60 per five-person team and each participant is required to bring two canned goods. “Operation Warmheart allows the first sergeants and [the community] to give back to Langley,” said Ritz. “Knowing that so many families will be able to celebrate the holiday with a complete meal is very uplifting.” For more information, contact your unit’s first sergeant.
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The whirring of blenders all but drowned out the laughter and sound of children running and playing inside the Bethel Manor Youth Center in Yorktown, Nov. 5. A small group gathered around the mixers, eager to learn how the oranges, apples and bananas would combine into healthy smoothies and quench the thirst of their friends inside the nearby gymnasium. “Can we eat these?â€? one boy asked, holding a peeled orange above his head. The instructor nodded and smiled as the boy dropped the fruit into the blender. This exercise was not just about preparing a snack; it was designed to introduce children to the ďŹ rst phase of the Langley Air Force Base Youth Program’s Triple Play experience – the “mind,â€? which concentrates on incorporating healthy living and active learning into the everyday lives of participants. Created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Triple Play is designed to improve healthy habits, nutrition and physical ďŹ tness through interactive activities and exercises that target the mind, body and soul of children. “Triple Play focuses on the overall wellbeing of children,â€? said Shanda AllmondMisse, Langley Air Force Base Youth Programs manager. “It teaches kids how to lead a better, healthier lifestyle.â€?
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A healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of Triple Play, which was developed through a partnership between the BGCA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with support from National Government Services, a health information technology contractor. “We have been supporting military families for years,� said Tim Masheck, NGS vice president of health IT. “I’m proud to be here to see Triple Play in action.� Masheck, in continuing NGS’ support to the program, presented a check made out to the Langley Boys & Girls Club for $14,225. The grant will go toward ensuring Triple Play becomes a part of the center’s daily routine. “It really makes health fun,� AllmondMisse said, as she watched children in the gymnasium take turns dribbling basketballs through a series of cones. “The staff participates, which motivates the kids to emulate their behavior.� These activities were implemented
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Tim Masheck, National Government Services vice president of health information technology, presents a check for $14,225 to the Langley Air Force Base Boys & Girls Club at the Bethel ManorYouth Center inYorktown, Nov. 5.The grant will help establish theTriple Play program as a daily initiative for children at the center.
to focus on the “bodyâ€? portion of Triple Play. As the children challenged each other to ďŹ nish the dribbling obstacle course, another group lined up to test their skills in a free-throw contest. Through a variety of sports, ďŹ tness programs, activities and competitions, the Youth Center maximizes participants’ opportunities. While children hurried to chase down loose basketballs, the rhythmic tones of hip-hop music echoed throughout the gymnasium as Tonya Hutchinson led a group in a Zumba routine. “I want them to know the importance of exercise, while still enjoying themselves,â€? said Hutchinson, a certiďŹ ed Zumba instructor. “It’s not about knowing the steps; it’s about keeping in motion.â€? Almost on cue, two girls at the Zum-
ba station collided into one another before laughing, hugging and returning to the dance. As part of the “soulâ€? aspect of Triple Play, Hutchinson said Zumba allows participants to develop and sustain positive relationships with others, while building a strong foundation of selfworth. “The music behind Zumba really touches the soul,â€? she said. “For me and some of the kids here, it has become a lifestyle.â€? As the music played and the children danced, the Youth Center staff stepped back and watched, hoping that a lifestyle of ďŹ tness for the mind, body and soul was carried on the notes and into the hearts of the children and back to their military families.
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ABOVE:Two children race to dribble basketballs through obstacles during the Joint Base Langley-EustisYouth Program’sTriple Play event at the Bethel ManorYouth Center inYorktown, Nov. 5.The event was held to boost physical activity and improve healthy interactions between participants. TOP RIGHT: A child plays basketball during theTriple Play event.The basketball portion coveredTriple Play’s “bodyâ€? aspect, which focuses on boosting physical activities of participants through ďŹ tness programs, activities and sports competitions.
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Tech. Sgt. Chandra Bell, 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Command Post controller, is deployed to Kandahar AirďŹ eld, Afghanistan, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Any events or information that could inuence people, equipment or missions are reported through the command post to the commander, or through the commander to the command post for dissemination to base personnel.
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The 451st Air Expeditionary Wing command post operates 24/7, acting as the “voice, eyes and earsâ€? for the commander of Kandahar AirďŹ eld and 451st AEW commander. Any events or information that could inuence people, equipment or missions are reported through the command post to the commander or through the commander to the command post for dissemination to base personnel. “We make sure the commander is informed about anything that affects his assets,â€? said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chandra Bell, 451st AEW command post controller deployed from Joint Base Langley-Eustis. “Whether it’s good or bad, we let the commander know so he can make important decisions that affect everyone.â€? Things that a commander might need to be notiďŹ ed of can happen anytime, and Bell said while waking the commander in the middle of the night
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might make some people nervous, it is a necessary part of the job. “Our job falls under emergency management, so typically, notiďŹ cations aren’t good,â€? said Bell. “The general and colonel know we’re not waking them up for fun.â€? Senior Airman Luther Bernard, 451st AEW command post controller, said his deployed duties have signiďŹ cant differences from his duties at his home station, Aviano Air Base, Italy. SEE KANDAHAR PAGE 19
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U.S. Army Col. John P. Sullivan, Transportation Corps chief of transportation, presents Helen Tuttle, wife of retired U.S. Army Gen. William Tuttle, former Army Materiel Command commanding general, with the Patronus Rotae, or “Patron of the Wheel,” award, at the Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Nov. 4. The Patronus Rotae was approved by the 20th chief of transportation, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. RobertT. Dail, as an award to recognize the spouses of Transportation Corps Soldiers for significant contributions to the Army and their communities.
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KANDAHAR FROM PAGE 18 “As a tenant unit here, our role is different than at home,” said Bernard. “We are the ‘go between’ for aircraft and 451st AEW resources, and the NATOrun [Joint Defense Operations Center].” Bernard said the majority of his work includes flight tracking and coordinating cargo movement, fuel, maintenance and aircraft parking. Anything aircraft-related on the ground goes through command post -- not the air traffic control tower, as many would assume. “We do about 42 flight missions per day, and that doesn’t count other things we handle like in-flight emergencies,” said Chief Master Sgt. Richard Eicher, 451st AEW command post superintendent.“We send about 115 higher-headquarters and commander reports per month. We also do the coordination for about 32 air medical evacuation operations per month.”
Eicher, who is also the command post career field functional manager at the Pentagon, said the controllers at the 451st AEW are “fantastic” at their jobs and are capable of dealing with stress while multitasking. Some of them didn’t have previous deployment experience and handling deployment-specific situations will help them in their careers, he said. The experience of dealing with aircraft movement on the ground, coordination with NATO partners, rocket attacks and many other deployed scenarios is fine with her, said Bell. It’s only as busy as there are emergencies, and she “hopes not to be busy.” “Without a doubt, it will make them better controllers,” said Eicher. “They will talk about their experience here and share the lessons they learned. It will inspire other controllers to want to deploy to get this experience. It is dangerous, but it’s worth it.”
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Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Global Security Forum Nov. 5, in Washington, D.C. Hagel said a needed realignment of missions and resources is being undertaken across the department.
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In the months since the 2012 defense strategic guidance first reflected a new budget reality, Pentagon officials and military leaders have been working on the department’s longer-term budget and strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. In the keynote address before the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Global Security Forum, Hagel said a needed realignment of missions and resources is being undertaken across the department that will require significant change across every aspect of the enterprise. “I have identified six areas of focus for our budget and strategic planning efforts going forward,” Hagel said. “Working closely with the service secretaries, service chiefs, combatant commanders and DOD leaders ... these six priorities will help determine the shape of our defense institutions for years to come.” The priorities include institutional reform, force planning, preparing for a prolonged military readiness challenge, protecting investments in emerging capabilities, balancing capacity and capability across the services, and balancing personnel responsibilities with a sustainable compensation policy. Hagel said during his first weeks in office, he directed a Strategic Choices and Management Review that, over several months, identified options for reshaping the force and institutions in the face of difficult budget scenarios. “That review pointed to the stark choices and tradeoffs in military capabilities that will be required if sequesterlevel cuts persist, but it also identified opportunities to make changes and reforms,” Hagel said. “Above all, it underscored the reality that DOD still possesses resources and options. We will need to more efficiently match our resources to our most important national security requirements. We must do things better -and we will.” Addressing the six priorities that will shape future defense efforts, the secretary began with a continued focus on institutional reform. Coming out of more than a decade of
war and budget growth, he said, there is a clear opportunity and need to reshape the defense enterprise, including paring back the world’s largest back office. This summer, Hagel announced a 20-percent reduction in headquarters budgets across the department, beginning with the Office of the Secretary of Defense. “Our goal is not only to direct more of our resources to real military capabilities and readiness, but to make organizations flatter and more responsive to the needs of our men and women in uniform,” Hagel said. The second priority is to re-evaluate the military force-planning construct – the assumptions and scenarios for which U.S. military forces organize, train and equip themselves. “I’ve asked our military leaders to take a very close look at these assumptions [and] question these past assumptions, which will also be re-evaluated across the services as part of the [Quadrennial Defense Review],” Hagel said. “The goal is to ensure they better reflect our goals and the shifting strategic environment, the evolving capacity of our allies and partners, real-world threats and
the new military capabilities that reside in our force and in the hands of our potential adversaries.” Hagel said the third priority will be to prepare for a prolonged military readiness challenge. In managing readiness under sequestration the services have protected the training and equipping of deploying forces to ensure that no one goes into harm’s way unprepared. This is the department’s highest responsibility to its forces, Hagel said, and yet already, “we have seen the readiness of non-deploying units suffer as training has been curtailed, flying hours reduced, ships not steaming and exercises canceled.” The Strategic Choices and Management Review showed that sequester-level cuts could lead to a readiness crisis, and unless something changes, Hagel said, “we have to think urgently and creatively about how to avoid that outcome, because we are consuming our future readiness now.” Hagel said the fourth priority will be protecting investments in emerging military capabilities – especially space, cyberspace, special operations
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Reshape the defense enterprise Re-evaluate the military force-planning construct Prepare for a prolonged military readiness challenge Protecting investments in emerging military capabilities Balance across the services Personnel and compensation policy
forces and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. “As our potential adversaries invest in more sophisticated capabilities and seek to frustrate our military’s traditional advantages, including our freedom of action and access ... around the world, it will be important to maintain our decisive technological edge,” he said. The fifth priority is balance across the services in the mix between capacity and capability, between active and reserve forces, between forward-stationed and home-based forces, and between conventional and unconventional war-fighting capabilities, Hagel said. “In some cases we will make a shift, for example, by prioritizing a smaller, modern and capable military over a larger force with older equipment,” he said. “We will also favor a globally active and engaged force over a garrison force.” The services will look to better leverage the reserve components, with the understanding that part-time units in ground forces can’t expect to perform at the same levels as full-time units, at least in the early stages of a conflict. In other cases, the services will seek to preserve balance. The sixth priority is personnel and compensation policy, which Hagel said may be the most difficult issue. “Without serious attempts to achieve significant savings in this area, which now consumes roughly half the DOD budget and increases every year, we risk becoming an unbalanced force, one that is well-compensated but poorly trained and equipped, with limited readiness and capability,” he said. Hagel said the department must make hard choices in this area to ensure that the defense enterprise is sustainable for the 21st century, the secretary said. Hagel said Congress must permit meaningful reforms as it reduces the defense budget and the department needs Congress as a willing partner in making tough choices to bend the cost curve on personnel, while meeting its responsibilities to its people. “Even as we pursue change across the Department of Defense, the greatest responsibility of leadership will always remain the people we represent, our men and women in uniform, their families and our dedicated civilian workforce,” said Hagel.
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U.S. Army leaders ceremonially cut the ribbon to open a new U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command exhibit at the Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Nov. 4. The exhibit details the history of TRADOC, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.
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Twelve military veterans were honored for their achievements in clean-energy advancement and climate security at the White House Nov. 5. The celebration honored the veterans who seek to advance clean energy and increase climate resilience and preparedness in their communities, said White House officials. Following military duty the 12 veterans continued to use their specialized skills and experiences to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, made communities more resilient to climate change effects and improved national energy security. It is appropriate to recognize the 12 innovators as Veterans Day approaches, said Sharon E. Burke, assistant secretary of defense for operational energy plans and programs, and to honor the veterans who “came home and turned their hands to the hard business of building peace.” Many veterans see a strong link between their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan
and their commitment to energy security, Burke said. “Every military mission from combat to disaster relief ultimately requires two things: good people and lots of energy,” she added. “People must have the skills, training and judgment to do the job well, but a steady supply of energy for military ships, planes, tanks, computers and radios is also necessary.” Everything needs fuel, batteries or electricity to work, Burke noted. “As civilians, you’ve connected the dots,” she said to the 12 veterans being honored. “You’re doing something about it. You’ve recognized that the energy security challenge we face in our military operations is akin [to] the energy challenge we face at home in our civilian lives, and that’s why I understand a lot of you are promoting a clean energy transition for this country. It’s a hard problem to solve, but if anyone’s going to do it, it will be all of you.” Veterans honored were: Dave Belote, Adam Cote, Robin Eckstein, Phillip Green, Avi Jacobson, Kevin Johnson, Joseph Knott, Joseph Kopser, Nat Kreamer, Andrea Marr, Elizabeth Perez-Halperin and Drew Sloan.
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RIGHT: Kenneth Moentmann and his son, Joseph, work on their vehicle at the Auto Skills Shop.Whether JBLE community members need routine maintenance or want to prepare for a long holiday road trip, automotive repair bays are available for $6 per hour and vehicle lifts are available for $4 per half hour. Self-help is available from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Randall Gillis and Barry Christian, 71st Aerial Port Squadron ramp specialists, chain down a truck inside a C-17 Globemaster III. Though stationed at Langley, the 71st APS is a geographically-separated Air Force Reserve unit of the 512th Airlift Wing, located at Dover AFB, Del.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 71st Aerial Port Squadron prepare to load a baggage pallet onto a C-17 Globemaster III.The 71st APS is an Air Force Reserve unit that provides logistical functions to ports of debarkation, to include passenger and cargo processing, airdrop rigging and preparing cargo for flight. Photo by Airman Areca T. Wilson
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Miller, 71st Aerial Port Squadron ramp specialist, secures a truck in a C-17 Globemaster III. The 71st APS is an Air Force Reserve unit that provides military logistical functions of processing personnel and cargo, rigging supplies for airdrop and packing parachutes.
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Lessons for everyone: Airman explains the importance of Native American culture By Shaun Eagan 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
“My grandmother and great-aunts cooked us seal oil and whale blubber for dinner. We would pick berries, and I remember wearing a handmade parka made from seal and beaver skin.” This is a memory of growing up in the Iñupiaq tribe of Kotzebue, Alaska. Through its customs, the tribe, whose name translates to “real people,” reflects the uniqueness of the Native American culture. According to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leina Perez, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Native American Heritage Committee chairperson, her Native American heritage places a strong importance on living honorably. More importantly, family tradition and values have molded her into the person and Airman she is today. Throughout childhood, Perez said she knew she was destined for the Air Force, because she wanted to fight battles so others didn’t have to. She wanted to stand up and fight for what she believed in -- her country. “I take a lot of pride in being a Native American in the military,” said Perez. “Our culture’s importance on values, traditions and the ‘warrior spirit” is an important reason as to why we’re honored to serve.” Perez followed her family traditions and customs by joining the military. She is proud to come from such a special background, and says the cultural values impacted her military career. “This was my ancestors’ land from the beginning; they didn’t come from another country,” explained Perez. “Serving in the military brings a sense of pride to being Native American and my family heritage. It’s a way for
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leina Perez, 633rd Force Support Squadron Fitness Center noncommissioned officer in charge, holds a photo of her late grandmother, an Iñupiaq tribe member, at Langley Air Force Base, Nov. 1. Perez, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Native American Heritage Committee chairperson, believes her grandmother’s traditions and values molded her into the person and Airman she is today.
me to fight for both my country and my ancestors.” November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month, celebrating and honoring the many ways Native Americans have enriched the United States. According to the Department of Defense’s website, approximately 190,000 Native American veterans have served throughout U.S. history. Perez believes her military service has brought pride, strength and honor to her family. Several of her family’s generations served in the military, and Perez said it was important
“This was my ancestors’ land from the beginning; they didn’t come from another country. Serving in the military brings a sense of pride to being Native American and my family heritage. It’s a way for me to fight for both my country and my ancestors.” — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Leina Perez JBLE Native American Heritage Committee chairperson
for her to follow the tradition of being viewed as a leader and warrior. “My father was in the Army, my grandfather was an Army Ranger during the Korean War, and my stepgrandfather was in the Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War,” explained Perez. “I wanted to make them proud by following in their footsteps. I want to be someone my daughter can look up to when she grows up.” The values Perez embodies can be seen by her peers and her leadership, said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Petain, 633rd Force Support Squadron superintendent. “She exemplifies professionalism with integrity, maturity and dedication,” said Petain. “Her humility is a source of her strength, as she always shifts the focus from herself by recognizing the contribution of others.” Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Charles, 633rd FSS chief enlisted manager, echoed Petain’s sentiments. “Sergeant Perez brings a ‘can-do’ attitude to everything she does,” explained Charles. “Her personal values allow her to make a huge impact around the unit. She places a high importance in making sure every task is done to the best of her ability. She plays an important role in ensuring we are always mission-ready.” Last year, Perez was named the chairperson of the Native American Heritage Committee. Under her supervision, the organization was able to host activities such as reading to children, movie nights and arts and crafts activities. One event featured a guest speaker from a local tribe who brought traditional dancers and artifacts for Native American Heritage Month. “I want everyone to understand there are many interesting traditions and customs about our culture,” said Perez. “November is a time to reflect and remember our heritage and where the Native American people came from.” For more information on the Native American Heritage Committee, contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5877 or 5878.
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From left, Mary, Grace, David, Sophia and Monica Hong pose for a photo in their home at Fort Eustis, Oct. 21. Sophia has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of intractable epilepsy in infants who possess a gene mutation, causing severe seizures and slower development. Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill
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Sophia picked some practically identical toys out of the plastic toy jar in the large, open living room and matched them before reaching for another set. Grace stood by, ready to help if needed. Sophia can’t speak, but Grace knows what she wants by now. Since Sophia’s birth ďŹ ve years ago, Grace has been by her side, either on their way to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for another appointment or sleeping side-by-side in their home at Fort Eustis. Grace is always nearby, hoping Sophia doesn’t start seizing, and if she does, that it won’t last long. If a seizure were to continue, it would mean another trip to the hospital, another late night for their mother, Monica, and another week of work missed as their dad, David, takes Sophia to another set of appointments. At worst, it could mean Grace might not see Sophia play with her toys again – something her family
doesn’t want to think about. The Hong family has changed their lives to cope with Sophia’s condition. U.S. Army Sgt. David Hong, Fort Eustis chaplain assistant, and his family have relied on their faith and military family to cope with Sophia’s rare condition. Sophia has Dravet Syndrome, a rare form of intractable epilepsy caused by a genetic mutation that affects one in 40,000 people. According to the Dravet Foundation, the afiction, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy in Infancy, manifests around one or two years after birth. Children suffer from a variety of seizures caused by the smallest of triggers, like a change in temperature, closing their eyes too fast or eating cold food. If the children aren’t properly tended to, seizures can worsen, increasing the chance of falling-down seizures or even sudden unexplained death in epilepsy, or SUDEP. To cope with Sophia’s potential seizures, the Hong household is devoid of hard corners and easy-to-reach sharp objects, and the temperature is 72 degrees year-round. Sophia’s diet
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is closely monitored and she sleeps in a room full of mattresses to prevent injury during the night, when she has most of her seizures. In addition to these precautions, her family is always close by. Wherever Sophia goes, her sisters aren’t far behind. “Whenever Sophia is gone to appointments or school, we miss her,� said Grace. “Even though we have to have things a certain way with her around, it still feels like a part of our family isn’t here when Sophia is gone.� Mary, the youngest, whispers quietly to Grace as she plays, clearly excited, bobbing her head with a wide smile. Mary is a talkative toddler, and whether it is English or Korean, she always has something to say. “When I was younger, it was hard not having an average sister. I didn’t understand Sophia,� said 11-yearold Grace. “I loved her unconditionally, though, and now that I am older, I [understand] and love her for who she is.� SEE FAITH PAGE 26
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FAITH FROM PAGE 25 Sitting beside Grace, Mary interjects with a rapid-fire mix of English and Korean, and then hops off one of the family’s two edgeless couches to Sophia, giving her a kiss on the cheek and sitting down to play on the pristine carpet. Although Mary seems perfectly content to watch Sophia and shower her with affection, Grace knows it can be hard. “It is harder for Mary than it is for me,” said Grace, once Mary moves out of earshot. “She has to share all of her toys with Sophia, and Mary doesn’t always come first.” As if on cue, Sophia starts playfully bashing her plastic toy jar on the floor. Grace gently grabs Sophia’s arm and dumps out the toys, helping pick out two of Sophia’s favorites. For the whole family, Sophia’s needs are always the most important. But, it wasn’t always that way.
From Brazil with love Monica was born in Korea, and at a young age, moved to Paraguay. A few years later, she moved to Brazil, which she considers her true home. “Most of my childhood and young adult life was [spent] in Brazil,” said Monica, picking up some of the toys Grace recently spilled. “If I never met David, I would probably still be there.” Before Sophia ever came into their lives, Monica and David grew their faith at their home together in South America. David lived in San Diego and would visit relatives in Brazil. Monica said they met briefly at a church function in Brazil, but shortly after, David flew back to San Diego. Although Monica felt a connection to David and they continued to keep in touch, she soon realized how hard a long-distance relationship could be. Before Monica even believed America could be her next home, she told David they couldn’t be together. “Our families introduced us, we talked for a bit, and then he was going back to San Diego,” said Monica. “After six months apart, my young heart couldn’t take it, and I told him I couldn’t be with him while he was so far away. Three days later, he showed up at my church in Brazil.” David proposed, unpacked his bags and moved in, ready to begin a life with Monica in Brazil. Ten months later, the couple married. Monica again found herself in a foreign country when they moved to San Diego for a job opportunity. Once there, David worked as a Tae Kwon Do instructor with his brother, and Monica, utilizing her mas-
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Alona Luckey, left, an Applied Behavioral Analysis tutor, plays with Sophia, 5-year-old daughter of U.S. Army Sgt. David Hong, Fort Eustis chaplain assistant, at Fort Eustis, Oct. 7. Sophia has Dravet syndrome, a rare form of intractable epilepsy that begins during infancy, and has to sleep in a room full of mattresses as most of her seizures happen at night.
tery of languages, began working at a Korean-based bank. For a time, they were just like any other young couple in San Diego, working to secure their future in the city. Soon, David and Monica dreamed of having a family, and Monica became pregnant with Grace. A few years later, Monica quit her job to attend nursing school. Monica said five years went by in the blink of an eye, and the budding young family grew when she gave birth to a healthy, 8-pound, 4-ounce baby girl. They named her Sophia.
Battle with the unknown “Sophia was completely healthy when she was born,” explained Monica as she put Sophia in her stroller in the living room. “She passed every exam and nothing was out of place.” For the first four months, Sophia seemed fine, until she became ill with a fever one day. “Most infants suffer from slight fevers, but usually they are fine in a day or two,” said Sophia. “We just tucked her in between us in bed in case she got worse.” That same night, Monica said she felt her daughter shaking. She woke to see Sophia seizing. “I noticed right away she was having a seizure,” explained Monica, lost in the memory. “I was so scared.”
After a brief moment of silence, Monica’s eyes tear up slightly and she excuses herself to the kitchen. Moments later, Grace and Mary walk out with homemade pizza. “It’s all organic,” said Monica, coming from the kitchen to retrieve Sophia. “Sophia had seizures after eating processed food in the past, so David and I decided an organic diet would be best.” Monica places Sophia at a colorful, childsized picnic table in the adjacent dining room, spoon-feeding her a freshly-sliced avocado. She then makes a plate for David, who has just pulled into the garage. Grace and Mary hear the car park, and ran to greet their dad with hugs. David, with his 6-foot, 2-inch stature, kneels down to greet his daughters. He scoops up Sophia in an embrace and hugs his wife before interjecting with his most poignant memory of Sophia’s first seizure. “What I remember the most is the [intravenous injection] they gave her,” said David, standing next to his wife. “She was so little, they had to go straight to the bone with the needle. I’ll never forget that.” Throughout that night, David said there was a lot of waiting. Sophia’s seizure lasted for two hours, and her parents had no idea what was happening to their little girl. “It was one of the most frustrating feelings I’ve ever had,” said David, taking a long drink of water before continuing. “I am her father, her caretaker, but I was
completely helpless.” After the initial seizure, the San Diego doctors tried to reassure the Hong family, stating some infants may have a seizure, but will never have seizures again in their lives. At the worst, Sophia might have epilepsy, but even then she should lead a rather normal life. Not long after her first seizure, Sophia suffered a second, then a third. Soon, she was seizing daily, even though she was taking anti-seizure medication. “It was so frustrating not knowing what was happening,” said David. “When we took her to the hospital for more tests, it was aggravating to hear, ‘That’s not normal,’ from the technicians. We didn’t know what her condition was, but we already knew it wasn’t going to be good.” Then, on their 10th wedding anniversary, doctors made a diagnosis for 2-year-old Sophia’s perplexing condition – autism. “We were really confused when they gave us her diagnosis,” explained David. “Autistic children can have seizures, but seizures aren’t a symptom of autism. The doctors said she had severe epilepsy, and her slow development came from her autism. It sounded reasonable, so we started preparing.” Soon after receiving Sophia’s diagnosis, Monica and David had some big decisions to make following the housing decline and subsequent recession in 2008 and 2009. Because so many people were leaving San Diego neighborhoods, David and his brother’s Tae Kwon Do school lost students. With fewer students, David knew it was time for something new.
A continent apart Although he never planned on joining the Army, David said he felt a calling to the chaplain corps, so he plunged head-first into his enlistment paperwork and headed off to Fort Jackson, S.C., for both Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training. “Joining the Army was the best decision for my family,” said David. “With the educational benefits, I could go to school and pursue my passion in ministry, and the steady paycheck meant I could take better care of Sophia and the rest of my family.” With little knowledge about epilepsy and autism, Monica, newly-pregnant with Mary, had to take the reins of the household while David was away for nearly a year for BCT and AIT. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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“My mother planned to come down and live with me [in San Diego] while David was away,” said Monica, taking Sophia from the kitchen to the living room. “Even so, I shut down. With no end in sight for Sophia’s condition, and the constant hope it would get better, it just destroyed me when she would seize. Some days, I wondered why God would do this.” Monica said she lived in physical and emotional darkness. She would close the blinds because Sophia would react to the sunlight. She stopped picking up the phone and answering the door at times, so many of her friends began to stop calling or coming around. “To this day, I still don’t have contact with some of my friends,” said Monica. “I know a big reason is because we moved from home, but I realize I could still be talking with them now had it been different [in San Diego].” On the other side of the country, David struggled with the the stressful training environment and being away from his family. He looked forward to receiving mail, no matter what might be in his letter. “At basic training, it would be bittersweet to hear from Monica,” said David. “She would tell me about Sophia, and mention if she had a seizure, but she would always send me photos. Seeing all of my girls together really got me through basic training.” Like Monica, David’s faith was also tested. “Every Sunday I would attend service to remind me of my passion and my dreams, and to pray for my family,” said David. “Whenever Sophia would have a particularly rough week, I would go and see the chaplain for guidance.” As if training wasn’t hard enough, David also had no one to greet him after his graduation. “Monica couldn’t leave Sophia, and most of my family lives in Brazil or San Diego,” explained David, shooing away a playful Mary. “I didn’t mind it, though. I knew I was one step closer to seeing them, so that reinvigorated me.” David returned to San Diego for 10 days, happy to see his family, but the reunion was short lived as David had to return Fort Eustis ahead of his family to set up the house for Sophia. Monica and the girls stayed with her parents until they too flew to Virginia. With no idea of what lay ahead, the Hong family settled down for a new life in the Army.
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“I believe God will take care of our little girl no matter what. As a father, it is up to me to give her the best life she can possibly have, and if I do that, I won’t have regrets, no matter what happens.” — U.S. Army Sgt. David Hong Fort Eustis chaplain assistant
Discovering Dravet “After all of us arrived at Fort Eustis, it was a totally different world,” said Monica. “I had my hands full with Sophia and the girls, and David was busy establishing himself at work. It was a hectic first year.” Monica pushes Sophia, wrapped in blankets, in her stroller around the spacious living room floor. Sophia’s eyes open and close slowly as she begins to fall asleep for her evening nap. Monica parks the stroller, leaning it against the couch and then sits beside her husband, and recalls her initial experiences joining the Fort Eustis community. “In the beginning, I didn’t know what it meant to be an Army wife,” explained Monica. “I was too caught up in Sophia, I didn’t even interact with the community aside from attending services at the chapel.” David, on the other hand, faced challenges explaining his daughter’s condition to co-workers. “I was missing work to take Sophia to numerous appointments,” said David. “It was hard to stay motivated at first because I was constantly trying to explain my situation instead of just hunkering down and getting work done.” Eventually, the many referrals and appointments paid off. Two years after initially being diagnosed with autism and severe epilepsy, doctors discovered the long-awaited truth: Sophia had the mutated gene indicative of Dravet Syndrome. “When the doctors explained her diagnosis, I felt a deep sadness,” said Monica. “This meant Sophia wasn’t going to get better. This wasn’t just childhood epilepsy – she would be this way for the rest of her life.” David recalled one of the first moments he and Monica had alone after the diagnosis. “We just bawled our eyes out,” said David. “A lot of our strength up to that point came from the hope that Sophia would get better, and that was taken from us. We had invested so much time in learning about epilepsy and autism, we didn’t know what
new challenges this information would bring us.” David also explained how his faith wavered, as if nothing he would do could help his daughter. “It was one of the only times in my life were I questioned my faith,” said David. “I kept asking God, ‘What did I do? Why are you doing this to my family?’ I felt helpless and abandoned.” Even when Dravet Syndrome seemed unconquerable, David and Monica felt hopeful at the prospect of alternative treatments. “For six months we tried a special diet plan from Johns Hopkins Hospital,” said David. “It gave us hope when she stopped seizing as much, but after about two months, Sophia’s progress faded.” There was an entire year of confusion and adjustment before the Hong family finally found comfort. It came in the form of a knock on their door.
The light at the end of the tunnel Sophia wakes up and reaches out to her father. Monica takes off her blankets, takes her out of her stroller and changes her diaper. With a fresh diaper, Sophia goes to her father, and David gives her a hug and a kiss. Sophia then plops down back at her toys. “After about a year at Fort Eustis, I joined a local church group,” explained Monica. “All of the members helped me find my faith again. They would come over whenever they could to help. It was like breathing again.” At work, David began to better plan out his work weeks around Sophia’s condition. Furthermore, he found the resources he needed to stay educated about Sophia’s condition. “My boss has a son with epilepsy, so he could relate to the struggles I was facing and that made it easier for me as a Soldier when I had to take off work to tend to Sophia,” said David. “I also discovered a Facebook group for people who have loved ones with Dravet. I was able to learn more about the syndrome and not feel so alone
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by having a daughter with such a rare condition.” After the Fort Eustis community helped the Hong family adjust and reinvigorated their faith, their lives began improving. Sophia also began developmental therapy and started taking more specialized medications. “Sophia’s new medications were beginning to work better. Now she only has night seizures, but not nearly as often as before,” explained Monica, returning with a bubbly Mary. “We also found a school for Sophia in Newport News, which is [closer] than the one we had previously in Chesapeake.” Even when David deployed to Korea for 10 months, he knew it would not be as hard as when he first entered the Army. “While I was always concerned about her safety when I was in Korea, I knew Monica would be able to handle the situation with the help of the community,” said David. “I could actually enjoy my time in Korea instead of worrying every minute of the day.” Looking towards the future, the Hong family still contends with Dravet, but Monica and David each came to terms with Sophia’s future. “On the Facebook group, one of our members passed away at the age of 40 because of Dravet Syndrome,” said David somberly. “For me, I believe God will take care of our little girl no matter what. As a father, it is up to me to give her the best life she can possibly have, and if I do that, I won’t have regrets no matter what happens.” Monica said she doesn’t focus too heavily on the future, but instead counts each day as a blessing. “If I think about what could happen to Sophia, it crushes my spirit,” said Monica quietly. “I can’t try to predict the future. I accept her for how she is every day, and every day I focus on being a good mother to her.” After her parents finish chatting with one another, Sophia picks up two toys. Grace sits beside her, pulling out a few other ones and asking Sophia which ones match. Mary hovers nearby, picking up toys as Sophia playfully tosses them around. The Hong family knows they will continue to fight an uphill battle against Sophia’s condition, but because of their dedication to family and commitment to faith, they can rest easier. As she watches Sophia pick up another toy, Grace smiles at her parents, knowing her family loves Sophia unconditionally and counts this moment, and every other, as a blessing.
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King Street construction Traffic flow outside the King Street Gate at Langley Air Force Base will change due to continuation of the city of Hampton’s North King Street Corridor Improvement Project. For the safety of the workers and the public, one lane in each direction will be closed while installation of a center lane and sewer improvements occur. The improvements are estimated to take four months to complete. Commuters are advised to follow the work signs, drive slowly and consider taking an alternate route if possible.
Langley USO move The Uniformed Services Location of Hampton Roads is moving from their location in the Langley Community Center. A location has yet to be determined, but more information will be released when it becomes available.
Holiday Rooms Program Sponsored by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council and local area innkeepers, the program features free hotel or motel rooms on the peninsula for immediate family members of Service members E-1 through E-6 from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26. The annual Holiday Room Program is open to active-duty personnel from all services stationed at peninsula installations. Immediate family members include parents, in-laws, children, siblings and their children, and grandparents who live out of town. Service members’ families are responsible for all gratuities and incidental charges incurred. Applications for the program are now available. Applications are available at 633rd Air BaseWing Public Affairs in Bldg. 705 on Washington Blvd in suite 147. Applications from must be completed in full with a supervisor’s signature and returned to 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs by Dec. 4. For more information, callVic Johnston at 764-5701 or email 633abwpa.mt@us.af.mil.
Langley Arts and Crafts Center closure Due to budgetary constraints, the Langley Arts and Crafts Center is no longer open for service. Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support thanks the JBLE community for its patronage over the years, and apologizes for any inconvenience.
Anger management classes The Health and Wellness Center will host a three-week anger management class on Mondays from 2 to 3:30 p.m., starting Nov. 4.This class will take place in classroom two and examine the causes of anger management difficulties and ways to manage anger effectively. For more information or to register, call Aillen Ford at 7646840.
Parenting class The Health and Wellness Center will host a parenting class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 13.The class will focus on the role parents play during their child’s early years, and cover bonding and attachment, laying a secure foundation, setting limits and discipline. For more information or to register, call 764-2427.
Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive Heritage of America Band concert Nearly 100 performers from the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band and the William and Mary Wind Ensemble will join forces in a special concert at Warhill High School in Williamsburg, at 7 p.m., Nov. 14. The concert is free and open to the public. The event will include works by Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein and John Philip Sousa. Additionally, a musical salute to U.S military veterans will be a part of the concert. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Shelley Steepe at 225-3295 or shelley.steepe@langley.af.mil.
Mother and Son Masquerade Ball The Langley Club will host the Mother and Son Masquerade Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Chief’s Room. The event is open to mothers and their sons between the ages of 5 and 18. Tickets are $25 per person if purchased before Nov. 12 and $30 per person if purchased after Nov. 12. For more information or to purchase tickets, contactYouth Programs at 225-2605.
Stress management class The Health and Wellness Center will host a stress management class from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Nov. 20.The class will offer ways to effectively manage stress. For more information or to register, call 764-2427.
Commissary to start scanning ID cards The Langley commissary will begin scanning customers’ Department of Defense identification cards at checkouts Nov. 10. By scanning ID cards, Defense Commissary Agency will no longer need to maintain customer information in its computer systems. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/mbe5swk.
Racquetball ‘Turkey Shootout’ The Shellbank Fitness Center will host a racquetball ‘Turkey Shootout’ tournament at 9 a.m. Nov. 16.The event is free and all Department of Defense identification card holders and their guests may participate. Event check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. and entries will be taken the day of the event, but participants are encouraged to inform the organizer by Nov. 15. For more information or to register, contact richard. lepine@us.af.mil or 575-5188.
‘GobbleWobble’ 5K The Langley First Sergeants Council will host a “Gobble Wobble” 5K run at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 22 starting at the Bayview Commonwealth Center in support the council and Operation Warmheart. Pre-registration will be held until Nov. 20 and costs $15 and two cans of food per person, and $60 and 10 cans of food per five-person team. Registration on the day of the event is $20 and 2 cans of food per participant. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Liesbeth Bowen at 574-9984.
The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 26 in the Langley Chapel Annex. Whole blood donors can donate every 57 days. Donations directly support troops overseas and hospital patients on Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Ralph Peters at Ralph. peters@med.navy.mil. Online appointments can also be scheduled at www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
Angel Tree preparation The Company Grade Officers’ Council will host the Angel Tree Program. The council will meet at the Langley Base Theater at 5 p.m. Nov. 13, 20 and 26 to make ornaments and Dec. 11 to wrap presents. For more information, call 225-6660 or e-mail jasmine. chapman@langley.af.mil.
Langley Chapel positions available ■ The Langley Chapel is seeking a part-time single adult ministry coordinator. Applicants must have served in the military and have prior ministry experience in a military chapel program. Additionally, the applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Christian-ministry related area. Applicants may obtain a statement of work and basis of award from the Langley Chapel Annex administrative office. Three letters of recommendation and an interview are required, and should be scheduled on or before Nov. 18 and applications must be submitted to the chapel by 4 p.m. Nov. 19. For more information, contact Capt. Joel Kornegay at 764-7847. ■ The Langley Chapel is seeking a part-time audiovisual technology coordinator. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience working in an Air Force Chapel or local church program and administrative experience, have experience in using audiovisual and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Applicants may obtain a statement of work and basis of award from the Langley Chapel Annex administrative office. Three letters of recommendation and an interview are required, and should be scheduled on or before Nov. 18 and applications must be submitted to the chapel by 4 p.m. Nov. 19. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Aaron Goodrum at 764-7847.
Order of Daedalians lunch meeting The Langley Air Force Base chapter of the Order of Daedalians, the Fraternal Order of Military Pilots, will hold its monthly luncheon at noon Nov. 21 at the Langley Club. For more information, contact Maj. Joe Stallings at Joseph.Stallings@us.af.mil or langley.daedalians@verizon.net.
Tree-lighting ceremony The Langley Air Force Base Chapel will host a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The event will include Christmas carols at the Langley Chapel and refreshments at the chapel annex following the lighting. For more information about the ceremony, call 7647847 or e-mail Ioan.dumitrascu@langley.af.mil.
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Bridge replacement update Phase 1 construction work of the Fort Eustis Boulevard bridge replacement project was scheduled to be completed in October 2013. During demolition of the eastbound bridge, the contractor discovered underground utilities in conflict with the new bridge piers. The utility owners are working on moving their cables out of the way, but work on the bridge has slowed. Phase 1 is now expected to be completed in March 2014.
Holiday Rooms Program Sponsored by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Council and local area innkeepers, the program features free hotel or motel rooms on the peninsula for immediate family members of Service members E-1 through E-6 from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26. The annual Holiday Room Program is open to active-duty personnel from all services stationed at peninsula installations. Immediate family members include parents, in-laws, children, siblings and their children, and grandparents who live out of town. Service members’ families are responsible for all gratuities and incidental charges incurred. Applications for the program are now available. Applications are available at 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs in Bldg. 705 on Washington Blvd in suite 147. Applications from must be completed in full with a supervisor’s signature and returned to 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs in building 705 by Dec. 4. For more information, call Vicki Bowker at 878-4920.
Free movies at the USO The Fort Eustis United Service Organization is offering the following free movies: ■ Batman Begins (PG-13) – noon to 6 p.m., Nov. 9. ■ The Dark Knight (PG-13) – noon to 6 p.m., Nov. 10. ■ The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) – noon to 6 p.m., Nov. 11. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at Facebook.com/USOHRCV/Events. The USO is located at 833 Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-2415.
Hunter Safety Course The 733rd Force Support Division’s free Hunter Safety Course will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 inside Jacobs Theater. This course is mandatory for all hunters ages 12 and older. For more information, contact Joe Dumas at 878-2090.
Federal benefits open season ■ Open Season –The 2013 Open Season for federal civilian appropriated fund employees will be held from Nov. 11 through Dec. 9. During this period, eligible employees can enroll, cancel or make changes to their health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts. For information on federal health benefits plans, rates or additional resource materials, visit www.opm.gov. ■ Health Benefits Fair – The Open Season Health Benefits Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Army Transportation Museum at 300 Washington Blvd. Participating provider representatives will be available to an-
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Warwick Boulevard closure Warwick Boulevard will be closed at the railroad tracks north of Fort Eustis Boulevard beginning 6 p.m. Nov. 8 through 5 a.m. Nov. 11. This closure will allow for replacement of the railroad tracks and crossing materials. For alternate routes, visit www.nngov.com/ engineering.
swer questions and distribute plan brochures. For more information, Army employees can contact Nicolas Graham at the Civilian Employee Advisory Center at 878-2538. Air Force employees can contact Vonda Reid at the 633rd Force Support Squadron Personnel office at 8780661.
IMT COR and retirement ceremony The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Initial Military Training change of responsibility ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at Bldg. 701 in DePuy Hall. Maj. Gen. Bradley May will transfer responsibility to Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge. There will also be a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. May. The inclement weather location is Wylie Theater. For more information, call 501-5190.
1-210th Avn. Regt. COR ceremony The 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment will host a change of responsibility ceremony at 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at Felker Army Airfield. Sgt. Maj. William L. Platt will relinquish responsibility to Sgt. Maj. Christopher L. Coolbaugh. To RSVP, contact Margo Brown at 878-0110 or margo.l.brown.civ@ mail.mil.
Army Career and Alumni Program Army Career and Alumni Program classes and briefings for November will include: ■ Career Expo – 1:30 to 3 p.m., Nov. 13. Employers, college recruiters and other transition service providers are invited to come and network with transitioners and their family members. Job seekers should dress for success and bring resumes. Featured employers will include those in the areas of towing, shipbuilding, law enforcement, power and electricity, and more. Various colleges and universities will also be represented. ■ Employer Day – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 12. A trucking company will be on site offering local and regional driving positions and diesel mechanic opportunities. ■ Lunchtime Workshop – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 13. ACAP and Civilian Personnel Advisory Center staff will provide training on “Stress Management.” For more information and access to handout materials, call 878-4955. ■ Transition GPS (TAP Workshop) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 18-22. This training provides transitioning Soldiers and their family members with the skills necessary to succeed in civilian employment and educational pursuits. Topics will include financial planning, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search tips, VA benefits (disability ratings, filing claims and vocational rehabilitation) and MOS Crosswalk.
■ VA ClaimsWorkshop – 9 a.m., Nov. 18.This workshop is held the second Monday of each month at Bldg. 804, Lee Blvd. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place at 705 Washington Blvd., suite 71. For more information, call 878-4955.
‘Cash for Cans’ contest The 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element is hosting a “Cash for Cans” contest in conjunction with America Recycles Day, Nov. 15. Organizations across the installation are invited to form teams to collect aluminum cans. The Environmental Element will pick up and redeem the cans for cash. Call 878-5210 or 878-7376 to schedule pickups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pick-ups can be scheduled up until the collection deadline at noon Nov. 29. Teams will be recognized and receive their cash awards at the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Council meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 6. For more information, call 878-5210 or 878-7376.
Education Fair More than 20 colleges and universities will be available to answer your questions at the Education Fair scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Bateman Army Education Center. Join us for free giveaways and light refreshments. The following information sessions will take place in room 305: ■ Nursing Program – 9 to 10 a.m. ■ Troops to Teachers – 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Engineering (Virginia Tech) – 11 a.m. to noon. ■ ROTC (Green to Gold) – noon to 1 p.m. ■ College Education Funding – 1 to 2 p.m.This session is recommended for families with college bound or children in college. The following information sessions will take place in room 306: ■ University of Virginia Programs – 9 to 10 a.m. ■ Logistics (Florida Institute ofTechnology) – 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Law School Admission – 11 a.m. to noon. ■ Transition to Military Community – noon to 1 p.m. ■ VA Benefits – 1 to 2 p.m. The education center is located at 1500 Madison Ave. For more information, call 878-2083.
Range schedule Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in person) from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234. The range operations schedule through Nov. 13 is: ■ Friday – Range BTRACS, 1 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Saturday through Monday – No scheduled ranges. ■ Tuesday and Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.
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Veteran job fair The Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center will host a veterans job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21. The event will offer participants the opportunity to meet veteran-friendly employers. The event will offer national, regional and local job opportunities, and entrepreeurial and educational offerings. For more information or to register, visit tinyurl.com/ktngake.
Williamsburg’s Veterans Day celebration Active-duty Service members, reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents may receive free admission to Colonial Williamsburg during Veterans Day weekend Nov. 8–11. Throughout the weekend, guests may participate in events aimed to immerse attendees in an 18th-century battle, take part in a military march or witness armorers at work. For more information, call (888) 965-7254 or visit http:// www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/special-offers/honoring-service.
Free admission weekend ■ Virginia Air and Space Center – Free exhibit admission is available to veterans and retired military Nov. 8-10 at 600 Settlers Landing Road in Hampton. Valid identification is required. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 727-0900 or visit www.vasc.org. ■ Mariners’ Museum – The museum’s Military Appreciation Weekend will take place Nov. 9-11 at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. Free admission is offered to active duty and retired military and immediate family members. Valid military identification is required. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 596-2222 or visit info@marinersmuseum.org.
‘Veterans Glassblowing Day’ The Chrysler Museum of Arts’ Glass Studio will host “Veterans Glassblowing Day” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at 745 Duke Street in Norfolk. A free ornament blow is available to all veterans, active-duty Service members, reserve and National Guard members and their families. Each participant, including children ages five and older, can create a colorful blown-glass ball with staff assistance. Ornaments will be available for pick-up on Nov. 13, after cooling in the kiln. Military members can also sign up for any glass studio class at the discounted museum members’ price. For more information, call 333-6299. For a list of participating studios nationwide, visit www.veteransglassblowday.org.
Military Appreciation Day at the zoo Military Appreciation Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Admission is free for all active-duty Service members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, reserve and National Guard members, and family members with proper identification.There will be children’s games, inflatable rides, face painting and clowns. For more information, call 764-5232 or visit www.usohrcv.com.
The “HNoMS Statsraad Lehmkuhl,” a 99-yearold Norwegian tall sailing ship, is docked at the Otter Berth next to Waterside in downtown Norfolk. The world’s largest three-masted barque is sailed by the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy’s first year officer cadets who are participating in leadership training and teambuilding. The public is invited aboard for free ship tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8-10. The ship will depart from Norfolk on Nov. 11. For more information, call 441-2345 or visit www.festevents.org.
Virginia Living Museum ■ Frogs and Friends – Come out Nov. 9 for a day filled with amphibian-related exhibits, activities and programs. See rare and exotic amphibians including Poison Dart frogs, Cane toads and Crocodile newts. There will also be crafts, games and story time for children. Admission is free for members, $17 for non-member adults and $13 for children ages 3-12. ■ Oyster Roast – 3 to 7 p.m., Nov. 16 – The museum’s second annual Oyster Roast will feature all-you-can-eat raw and roasted oysters, clam chowder, seafood, Brunswick stew, dessert and beverages. Other activities will include live music, contests and raffles. Admission is $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the museum or online at www.thevlm.org. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information about events and exhibits at the Virginia Living Museum, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
Electronics recycling In conjunction with America Recycles Day, residents and businesses can bring up to one pickup truck of electronic devices for recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the York County Sports Complex at 4311 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown. Safe and secure document shredding will also be available. Recyclable electronics include cell phones, circuit boards, computers, speakers, alarm clocks, DVD players, cords and wiring, fax machines, stereos, telephone equipment and televisions. The following items will not be accepted: units containing sludge or liquids, cassette tapes, compact fluorescent light bulbs, household hazardous waste, large appliances, smoke alarms and detectors, and VHS tapes. For a complete list of acceptable electronics, visit askHRgreen.org.
Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival Come out and join us for the 2013 Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival Nov. 8-10 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for children and free for children in strollers. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10. For more information, call 315-1610 or visit www.bodaciousbazaar.com.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center Registration is open for the following fall art classes and workshops: ■ Clay Ornament Painting – 1 to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 23. Paint and decorate ceramic ornaments for holiday decorations or to give as gifts. All work will be kiln-fired for pick-up later.Tuition includes a materials fee and all materials will be provided. The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. ■ Raku Workshop – 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 9 or Dec. 7. Experience this dramatic firing technique firsthand by applying glaze to a handmade pot of your choice. One pot and one ornament will be provided. No experience is required. Participants are asked to wear fitted cotton clothing, completely covering the body. The cost is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. ■ Zenga Art – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 14 and 21. Explore Japanese-style calligraphy using bamboo brushes and imported rice paper, completing at least one painting per class.The cost is $80 for members and $90 for non-members. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News.To register, call 596-8175 or for more information, visit www. pfac-va.org.
Fall Arts and Crafts Show The annual Colonial Williamsburg Employees Arts and Crafts Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 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 also be available for purchase. For more information, contact Tanya Lyons at 945-1548 or twoluvbugs@hotmail.com.
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