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Practice really does make perfect

Tamara Cario

U.S. Air Force SSgt. Nicholas Lander, a small air terminal supervisor with the 735th Supply Chain Operations Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., makes notes as he inspects a Joint Task Force Civil Support vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 2, 2016.

By Tamara Cario JOINT TASK FORCE CIVIL SUPPORT

Aristotle said, “We are defined by what we do repeatedly; therefore excellence is a habit, not an act.” When it comes to Joint Task Force Civil Support training, that motto is a way of life. The recent Deployment Readiness Exercises is an example of that way of life. DREs are a tool JTF-CS uses to ensure plans and processes run smoothly in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological or neurological attack on US soil. “Essentially they [DREs] provide a validation of our pre-deployment and deployment timelines,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Timberlake, the training, exercise and readiness division chief for JTF-CS. “We plan our response in a certain sequence. Going through them in a DRE gives us a chance to test those plans.” This also gives unit members a chance to see where processes might be improved. The most recent DRE, held November 2, 2016, was the second phase of the exercise meant to test the recall of the Bravo crew and practice their assigned duties, including the process of loading vehicles onto aircraft. “Bravo crew are drivers and assistant drivers of our vehicles whose purpose is to drive people to the Aerial Port of Embarkation in order to prepare for aerial transport,” explained Marine Maj. Joseph Buffamante, the current operations action officer with JTF-CS. His task for this DRE was to coordinate the JTF-CS personnel for their specific assignments and duties.

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U.S. Army Capt. John Peters, a current operations action officer with Joint Task Force Civil Support, finishes assembling an approach shoring in preparation to load vehicles on to a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 2, 2016.

“These DREs are important because they test our ability to alert, notify, assemble and deploy JTF-CS members within higher headquarters timeline,” Buffamante said. It started with a notional scenario of a CBRN attack within the U.S. A call went out to JTF-CS personnel to come into the headquarters, bags packed and ready to head out the door. Once the team was assembled, the team was briefed on the scenario and how travel plans would unfold. After the briefing, vehicles were prepared for the trip to the APOE. In this scenario, the APOE was Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, where a team from the 735th Supply Chain Operations Group weighed and measured each vehicle, inspected cargo and created load plans for the aircraft. Although the DRE was specifically for JTF-CS personnel, their mission could not be completed without the help of the different branches and multiple units that partner with the task force. Exercises like DREs bring together these moving parts to ensure

people and things move smoothly and as seamlessly as possible. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Lander, a small air terminal supervisor with the 735th SCOG at Langley AFB , was there to help with the inspections. “This is a positive thing [the joint forces] do. Because of these exercises, when time comes to deploy, they can get to where they need to go quickly.” Once the vehicles passed inspection, they moved on the flight line where the JTF-CS teams assembled ramps to the aircraft. Then drivers backed the vehicles on to the C-17 Globemaster III with the help of the loadmasters from the 315th Airlift Wing in Charleston, S.C. “This DRE is good training for us as well,” said Air Force Master Sgt. James Fuller, a loadmaster with the 300th Airlift Squadron. “We don’t need special loading material with the tactical vehicles like Humvees – they just roll on and roll off.” With the box trucks in JTF-CS’s fleet, however, the special ramps, called approach shoring, are necessary to keep parts from dragging on the cargo ramp as they load. “[The exercise] is good practice because of the special equipment.” If practice makes perfect, then JTFCS is ready to be called up with the right force, right response, and right expertise. In the pursuit of excellence, consistent training and process improvement is a must that the unit practices every day.

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Munitions Airmen ensure combat airpower success By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

1st Maintenance Squadron’s munitions flight Airmen make potential impacts at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia every day, building weapons needed for successful combat airpower. Munitions Airmen provide support to the F-22 Raptor mission, in addition to supporting the missions of security forces, explosive ordinance disposal or the Office of Special Investigations. The productions, materials and systems sections within the munitions flight help pro-

vide services base wide. “Without Ammo, the fighter jets and bombers are just another aircraft, just another plane,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Slater, 1st MXS munitions flight assistant NCO in charge. “Ammo plays a huge role in what our jets and bombers do in order to succeed in the mission.” More than 170 technicians within the munitions flight are tasked with assembling, testing, repairing, and maintaining ammunition daily, including building chaff and flare, which are countermeasures that help keep the pilot’s safe while in flight. In order to ensure not only the pilot’s safety but the safety

of the Airmen too, the team participates in weekly training, as well as an annual two day class with hands-on training to keep the munitions Airmen proficient while working with live ammunition in the field. “Safety is paramount out here,” said Staff Sgt. David Quinones, 1st MXS munitions flight supervisor. “We don’t do a single job without technical orders. Somewhere it is written in an Air Force Instruction exactly what we will do, if it doesn’t say it we won’t do it. That’s how meticulous our job can be.” Although located far away from high-traffic areas, a sign reading, “Welcome to Ammo Country” placed perfectly to

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Quinones, 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions flight supervisor, helps his team unlatch a trailer of ammunitions at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 21, 2016.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Heth, 1st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory technician, does a safety check on the aircrew system tester at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016. The system makes sure pilots are provided with accurate amounts of oxygen while in flight.

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PMEL FLEXES TFCU MUSCLES By Master Sgt. Thomas Bowen 1ST MAINTENANCE SQUADRON

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois

When the 1st Fighter Wing trains to prepare for Global Response Force taskings, people may hear aircraft launch from a mile away, but what they don’t typically hear or see are other components that get the jets in the air. The 1st Maintenance Squadron’s Test Measurement and Diagnostic Flight performs some of the lesser heard maintenance support duties, specifically calibrating mission essential equipment and determining temperature points the equipment can be used in. “Ensuring we’re ready to go means being vigilant in equipment readiness just as much as the aircraft,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carolann Carr, 1st MXG Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory craftsman.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jonathon Harris, 1st Maintenance Squadron quality assurance manager, secures a bell jar onto the absolute pressure calibration system at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016.

flight superintendent . “Readiness and availability of calibration support in a deployed location are vital to keeping maintenance moving.” With new Airman and upgrades to the TCFU, since its last deployment in 2010, exercises enable the flight to train and identify gaps in logistics and areas that could be streamlined. “Right now it might not be too much of an issue, but it could easily become one,” said Bowen of logistical issues. “Therefore, making sure the capability to rapidly deploy to a minimally built up location to support the maintenance mission of our Airmen is crucial to being at the tip of the spear.” Whether the TMDE flight is providing quick support for deployments, or every day precision measurement for equipment, the flight practices readiness to prepare Airmen for success. The last time the TFCU was used for a real-world deployment was 2010 to 2011. It augmented the combat Air Force’s only calibration Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility and enabled the rapid completion of 348 calibrations. The quick support in turn maximized the equipment availability to the many work centers they serviced and ensured mission success.

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Ernest Triplett, 1st Maintenance Squadron electronics technician, tests a shunt with the resistance measurement system at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016.

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SOLDIERS LEARN TACTICAL SKILLS THROUGH TRAINING U.S. Army Pfc. Dennis Radican, 1098th Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft operator, determines the distance to the platoonâ€™s next objective during a training exercise at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016.

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U.S. Army Pfc. Cody Haupt, 1098th Transportation Company, 11th Trans. Battalion, 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary) watercraft engineer, provides security during a training exercise at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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A group of U.S. Army Soldiers provide security around a wounded enemy during a training exercise at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016. After neutralizing the simulated ambush, the platoon searched for possible intelligence on the two enemies.

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FIRST STEP TOWARD EDUCATIONAL GOALS

we are here to sit down with them and map out where they go from basic training to whatever their end goal is with education,” said Jager. “It’s not just to help them determine what school to go to or what degree they might want, but we can also provide them a road map.” For more information call the Langley Education Center at 764-2963.

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When it comes to transitioning from military to civilian life or improving one’s current career, there are steps that can be made that many don’t know about. The two education centers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia have the resources to point individuals in the right direction. Both education centers provide the College Level Examination Program and the Defense Activity for NonTraditional Education Support. CLEP and DANTES are tests that if passed, earn credits toward educational goals without taking a class.

Langley Education Center The Langley Education Center helps provide the opportunity and information for Airmen to work on their Community College of the Air Force, associate’s, bachelor’s, and/or master’s degree. “Our main goal is to enable Airmen to develop their sense of organization, analytical skill, and earn a degree that’s going to help set them up for their time after the military,” said Jeff Jager, Langley Education Center chief of education and training.

Herb Bateman Army Education Center U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson

Bee Warner, Langley Education Center education technician, helps U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Troy Segreaves, 27th Intelligence Squadron fusion training developer, find a program to help him achieve his educational goal at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 9, 2016.

The Langley Education Center also provides tuition assistance, professional guidance counseling and manages testing programs for professional military education such as, career development courses and language testing. The Air Force assists Airmen with their education by paying tuition assistance for service members at $250 per semester hour, up to $4,500 a year. On average, The Langley Education Center helps by providing $5.4 million in tuition assistance per fiscal year. The center helps individuals get in contact with 12schools in the area and 127 across the U.S. “They should know, but many don’t seem to know that

The Herb Bateman Army Education Center located at Fort Eustis, Virginia provides tuition assistance and career guidance counseling for Soldiers, families, and civilians. Like the Langley Education Center, the Herb Bateman Army Education Center assists by paying tuition assistance for service members, at $250 per semester hour. “We help them get started on their career,” said Annette Whitaker, Herb Bateman Army education center director of education. “When a Soldier first comes in, we help them setup all their information on the internet.” If a Soldier is unclear about their career or classes they wish to take, the center can provide the Kuder assessment, which helps choose the classes or career the individual may enjoy. “Education is important, period, because everything you do entails the use of education,” said Whitaker. “Even if it’s just on your job, you still need education of some sort.” For more information visit https://www.goarmyed. com or call 878-2083.

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An U.S. Army Soldier dives into a pool for the 100-meter swim during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 2, 2016. The 100-meter swim in uniform is one of six GAFPB events and must be completed within four minutes. An U.S. Army Soldier fires a 9 mm Beretta automatic pistol in the standing unsupported position during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 4, 2016. The pistol exercise is one of six GAFPB events, members fire two bullets performing three different shooting positions, aiming to hit the target.

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Swimming has never been a problem for me in the past, but this time was different. As I walked out of the locker room and saw the line of U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors waiting and watching as fellow participants struggled to complete the swim, a feeling of anxiousness started to overwhelm me. I’ve never had to swim in full uniform. I also had physical training gear on underneath, because not only was I supposed to swim 100 meters, I also had to shed my battle uniform in the deep end of the pool while treading water. “What have I gotten myself into?” I thought. Then it was my turn. I jumped in and the proctor yelled, “Graders ready? Participants ready? GO!” I took a deep breath and went under. As I pushed off the wall, all those negative feelings went away. This test was just one of several at Fort Eustis, Virginia, that was required for Airmen,

Soldiers and Sailors to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge. The badge is a symbol that the recipient met standards set forth by the German military in physical fitness, marksmanship and first aid; designated through bronze, silver and gold achievement levels. Ft. Eustis hosted a qualification program Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, 2016 for approximately 50 participants. When my supervisor brought the opportunity to earn the badge to me, I was excited because it gave me a chance to challenge myself physically and mentally.

The Beginning The GAFPB program was comprised of a series of evolutions spread over four days that tested a participant’s physical and mental stamina. Day 1 entailed the initial fitness test that would determine what level I could qualify for. The test involved an 11x10 sprint, flexed-arm hang and a 1,000-meter run. Day 2 started with a written test on first-aid knowledge, then we moved into a “go or

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U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers, U.S. Navy Sailors put on their rucks for the road march during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 3, 2016. The GAFPB road march is based on completion time and distance. To earn gold in this event the member must march 12 kilometers within 120 minutes, silver, nine kilometer within 90 minutes, bronze, six kilometers within 60 minutes.

EARNING THE GAFPB: AN AIRMAN’S EVOLUTION By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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no-go” test of donning a gas mask within nine seconds. After the gas mask test, all participants headed to the Anderson Field House pool and completed the 100 meter swim and derobe evolution. On the third day, I had to face the most intimidating evolution by far — the road march with a 35 pounds ruck.

The Road March In my short military career, I never attempted a road march, so I had no idea how to pace myself, when I should run or walk, or how fast I needed to go. With the blow of a whistle the march started. Since I had no idea what I was doing, I just fell behind the rest. As I made it to the first turnaround, I had banded with an Army specialist and sergeant major who helped push me. They made sure I would finish the nine kilometer in the one hour and 30 minutes time limit allowed to earn silver. The specialist would call out the time, distance and pace we were on. Knowing the time and distance helped mentally when I started to feel the blister on my foot and the muscles burn

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An U.S. Army Soldier performs a flexed-arm hang during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 1, 2016. The GAFPB flexed-arm hang is just one of three events that make up the basic fitness test; five second hold is the minimum requirement to pass.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stahl, Air Combat Command, Heritage of America Band bassoonist, dons a gas mask and checks seal during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event. The GAFPB includes a pass or fail nuclear, biological, chemical evaluation of donning a protective mask within nine seconds.

in my legs. All I wanted to do was walk in, but having the two Soldiers next to me pushing me to run was a tremendous motivational factor.

An Airman Evolved The final day was pistol qualification. In order to qualify for bronze, I had to hit all three targets at least once. For silver, I had to have five shots on target. Luckily for me, I am a pretty good shot. Even though I doubted my ability to not only complete all evolutions, but also earn the GAFPB bronze, silver or gold, I did exceptionally well. While the final results are still pending, I’m anticipating silver. I also learned the type of people that are in the Army. No matter what the situation is, they will be there to help and keep motivating a fellow service member. After this experience, not only will I have earned the GAFPB, I’ve also gained valuable insights about myself and my career. No matter the situation, learning to overcome self-doubt, pushing myself to physical limits, and trusting Wingmen or Battle Buddies will help me achieve whatever I set my mind to.

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An U.S. Army Soldier fires a 9 mm Beretta automatic pistol in the prone unsupported position during the German Armed Forces Badge for military Proficiency event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 4, 2016. The pistol exercise is one of six GAFPB events, members fire two bullets while performing three different shooting positions, aiming to hit the target.

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An U.S. Army Soldier sprints the 1,000 meter run, two and a half laps on the track. The runner starts at the 200-meter mark and must run two complete laps of the race, the runner’s time is recorded to the second. There is a bronze, silver and gold ranking system used from the total of all six events.

U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors start the 1,000 meter run. The GAFPB 1,000 meter run is just one of five events and must be completed within six minutes and 30 seconds to qualify. There is a bronze, silver and gold ranking system used to award qualifying participants. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Daylena S. Ricks

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EARNING THE GAFPB: AN AIRMAN’S EVOLUTION By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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in my legs. All I wanted to do was walk in, but having the two Soldiers next to me pushing me to run was a tremendous motivational factor.

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Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Whaley, Eustis Civil Leaders Association co-chair, William J. Franssen Sr.’s three children and U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, unveil a memorial for Franssen during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 8, 2016.

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William J. Franssen Sr.’s grandchildren play with toys on a memorial recognizing Franssen after a ceremony at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Nov. 8, 2016.

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An U.S. Army Soldier plays Taps to honor William J. Franssen, Sr. during an unveiling ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 8, 2016.

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CAP NCOA, drill, ceremony deemed success By Capt. Jacob Bixler

cadet Master Sgt. Gheorghe Ciobanu shared, “I’ve never thought that I would have the capabilities to drill cadets on my own before, but now I feel more confident and prepared than ever before. The cadre did an outstanding job teaching us everything we need to know according to the new manual and giving us the confidence we all needed.” Additionally, Civil Air Patrol Capt. Jacob Bixler, activity’s director, commented, “With the addition of new national curriculum for drill, we are enabled now more than ever to follow the same sheet of music. I thoroughly enjoy being able to offer this activity at the wing level so that cadets from across the state can share and collaborate their successes and strengthen their leadership and mentorship qualities that are reinforced through drill and ceremonies.” The NCOA was offered at the wing level for the first time in many years. The goal for the program was to offer

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Fifty-nine Civil Air Patrol cadets from over 15 squadrons across the commonwealth participated in Virginia Wing’s NCO Academy and Advanced Drill and Ceremonies School held Oct. 14 through Oct., 16, 2016, here. The Drill and Ceremonies School has been offered by the wing twice a year for the last several years. The program helps strengthen cadets in their knowledge of drill and ceremonies as well as standardize how drill is taught throughout the wing. The school is now evolving from a simple understanding of drill and ceremonies to focus specifically on enabling cadets to be comfortable with drill instruction and training so that they may utilize and apply their skills and knowledge at their individual squadrons. At the conclusion of this fall’s school,

new cadet noncommissioned officers the basic skills to lead new CAP cadets under their guidance. The cadre of staff teaching the school were selected for their experience and ability to teach their skills to others. Basic skills on how to prepare and teach were supplemented with discussions on leadership ethics and responsibilities. The most well received part of the course by far was the ‘NCO Round Table’ session. Active duty NCOs from JBLE volunteered their time to come and talk about their real-world experience being in charge of others. The discussion could have gone on twice as long as time allowed – both the NCO’s and cadets were enjoying every moment. In addition to the cadre, students, and staff, the weekend activity was made successful through the support of the U.S. Air Force. The weekend activity made use of the base’s Raptor Town

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Fifty-nine Civil Air Patrol cadets from over 15 squadrons across the commonwealth participated in Virginia Wing’s NCO Academy and Advanced Drill and Ceremonies School held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., on Oct. 14 through Oct., 16, 2016.

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Education aids prevention By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is growing at an epidemic rate in the U.S. In Virginia alone, 41,000 people are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Members of the health management clinics at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley and McDonald Army Health Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia are working to educate U.S. service members, retirees and family members of the risks and

prevention of the disease year round, but especially during Diabetes Awareness Month. “We see it all too often; a patient is diagnosed with diabetes and they are prescribed medication, then they think all they have to do is take pills and everything will be fine,” said Shirley Pinckney, McDonald Army Health Center Health Management Clinic diabetes program manager. “But education is so important because the more someone knows about what is going on with their body, the more likely they are to be proactive about minimizing

their potential risks associated with diabetes.” While Type I Diabetes is mainly caused by genetic factors, Type II Diabetes is mostly caused by selfmanagement factors such as weight control, diet and exercise. “Everyone is at risk for diabetes, but the biggest contributing factors such as obesity, lack of exercise, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are all things that we can control and manage before someone becomes diabetic,” said Ursula Kolek, U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley health manager. “Our best way to prevent diabetes is

to educate those who are prediabetic and have high blood sugar of the importance of exercise and a balanced diet.” The U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley staff are working to set up a class in the near future to educate those diagnosed and are currently work with patients one-on-one to discuss managing their disease based on their particular screenings and concerns. The MCAHC staff host a monthly 10-hour class for diabetics and a 2-hour class for prediabetics. Pharmacists and dieticians teach class attend-

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Shirley Pinckney, McDonald Army Health Center Health Management Clinic diabetes program manager, provides information on the prevention and management of diabetes at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 8, 2016. The health management clinics at JBLE provide one-on-one and classroom training for those who have been diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic to help them manage their symptoms and reduce the risk of complications.

ees about the medications they have been prescribed, balanced diets and how to alter recipes to make them healthier. “We talk to them about

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17 94th Fighter Squadron, F-22A Raptor pilots drop Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the 95th anniversary of Maj. Gen. William â€œBillyâ€? Mitchell bombing the Ostfriesland at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 22, 2016.

1FW Raptors, crew soar through flying hours By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 1st Fighter Wingâ€™s F-22 Raptors collectively reached their flying hour mark this fiscal year of more than 6,000 hours. For each fiscal year, the flying hour program tasks the number of hours pilots need to acquire in order to maintain proficient in combative flying, based on budgeting and the maximum number of sorties the wing is capable of producing.

With limited resources available, the 1st FW completing the hours was an intricate balance between progression in maintenance and tactical logistics, which guided the Raptors to success. â€œWe have to maximize each and every sortie flown to reach the highest level of combat readiness,â€? said U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael, 1st Operations Support Squadron director of operations. â€œIt takes a significant number of man-hours and resources to prepare and fix the aircraft for each and

Stretches of bad weather, the ability to produce sorties and availability of airspace pushed the current ops and maintenance teams to work creatively to ensure that each squadron was able to make their flying quotas. The 1st FW team demonstrated their combat readiness to answer their nationâ€™s call and will continue to soar toward their next flying goal.

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every flight.â€? Innovative techniques by the maintenance crew allowed the pilots to receive more training with each flight by utilizing aerial refueling and hot refueling, which kept the pilots from having to land, shutdown, restart or takeoff for flight. Along with progressive maintenance techniques,

coordination by the 1st OSS Current Operations Flight, also known as Wing Scheduling Office, got the planes off the ground. â€œCurrent Ops are our single point of contact for airspace coordination and splitting that up among

the three flying squadrons at Langley,â€? said Michael. â€œThe 1st FW doesnâ€™t actually own our primary flying airspace, so it takes a lot of work and good relationships to make sure the space is available to us as often as we need it.â€?

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Blended retirement system training now available By Tech. Sgt. Bryan Franks SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMAND INFORMATION

Online training designed to educate Airmen about the new Blended Retirement System, the Defense Department system with changes on the current military retirement system, is now available via Joint Knowledge Online (https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/ login/Login.jsf) course number P-US1330. The course is also available to those without a Common Access Card — to include family members — via an alternate website (http://jko.jten.mil/courses/ brs/leader_training/Launch_Course.html). The BRS was enacted into law in the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, and will go into effect Jan. 1, 2018. All currently serving members are grandfathered into the current military retirement system. However, those with fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017, or Air Force Reserve component members with fewer than 4,320 retirement points may choose to “opt in” to the BRS during the designated opt-in period from Jan. 1, 2018, through Dec. 31, 2018. “The BRS is a major change for our Airmen,” said Brig. Gen. Brian Kelly, the Military Force Management Policy director. “Although the majority of Airmen serving today will not fall under BRS, it is important for all Airmen, either as leaders today, or as leaders tomorrow, to understand the changes that will impact Airmen in the future.” The BRS Leader Training is a 30-minute course designed to provide basic familiarity with the key components of the upcoming retirement system and the timeline for implementation. It is designed primarily for Air Force leaders at all levels, but is also open to all Airmen and others who wish to learn more about BRS. “Education is key in providing Airmen the information they need in order to make informed decisions about the BRS,” Kelly said. The Defense Department is on track to provide three additional courses with more detailed information within the next 18 months. An “opt-in” course is targeted at those eligible to opt into the new system. This course will provide eligible active and reserve component members an understanding of both the current and new systems. The course will be available in January 2017. A “train the trainer” course for personal financial managers, counselors and retirement services officers is targeted at those experts who serve in an advisory role to commanders, Airmen and their families. This course should be ready by fall of 2016. A new accessions course targets individuals who enter military service on or after Jan. 1, 2018. It is intended to provide those members who enter service under the BRS an understanding of their blended retirement benefits and personal options. The Air Force is taking a comprehensive approach to BRS education. “Online courses are designed to provide basic knowledge and understanding,” Kelly emphasized. “In addition to the aforementioned courses, Airmen will receive in-person education at various points in their career, starting in basic training, and professional counseling will also be available.” To learn more about the Blended Retirement System, visit militarypay.defense.gov.

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Ms. Jeanne Benedict, World War II U.S. Navy cartographer, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alison Kamataris, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group deputy commander, during her tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Nov. 8, 2016. Ms. Benedict is a veteran who served in the Navy as a photo interpreter and spoke with other Intel Airmen to teach them about how the intelligence community has evolved throughout the years.

WWII veteran visits Langley By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese 633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A World War II veteran and her family visited the 36th Intelligence Squadron and the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base Langley- Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016. Jeanne Benedict, former U.S. Navy Specialist 2nd Class and former member of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service served as a cartographer in WWII for 22 months. Established in 1942, members of WAVES were some of the first female recruits accepted into the U.S. Navy. While on her tour of the base, Benedict witnessed how the work she did in WWII is done today. Much has changed since Benedict served, but a lot of the same things are still done today — just in a different way. “What you can do today compared to what I did, is like a jet plane to a horse and buggy,” said Benedict. “But, that horse and buggy did a daggum good job, with what we had and the technology we had at that time, it is absolutely amazing.”

During the tour Benedict recited her version of “It Is The Soldier” by Charles M. Province: “It is the veteran, not the minister who has given us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech. It is the veteran, not the campus organizer who has given us freedom to protest. It is the veteran, not the lawyer who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the veteran, not the politician who has given us the right to vote. It is the veteran who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.” U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Denise Hamilton, 36 ISR Wing inspector general, helped organize the tour with Bendict as a way to honor all veterans. “By celebrating and remembering Veterans Day, we honor veterans for selflessly answering our nation’s call and ensuring the freedoms we enjoy today,” she said.

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Veterans; America’s true melting pot By Charles E. Schmidt THE AMERICAN LEGION

Carl Johnson’s life matters. Johnson, a veteran now living in Virginia, was the last Tuskegee Airman to graduate from the famed school that produced so many heroic African American aviators. According to the Washington Post, the U.S. Army issued Johnson a train ticket for a Pullman sleeping car so he could get from Texas to Alabama for his military training in 1946. Johnson recalled being told by the station manager that he and his fellow black soldiers were not allowed to use the Pullman. “You have to go in coach,” they were ordered. Threatened with jail if they resisted, the soldiers rode for 24 hours and were denied the use of the train’s dining car as well. Despite

the indignities, Johnson would continue to treat his country better than many of his fellow citizens treated him. Proud soldier that he was, Johnson would extend his military service for another three decades, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He would earn a Distinguished Flying Cross and 10 Air Medals and retire as a colonel. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian McElroy and Tech. Sgt. Jason L. Norton were military police officers. Unfortunately, they are unable to extend their military service. Their lives were tragically taken. Assigned to the 3rd Security Forces Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, Sergeants McElroy and Norton made the supreme sacrifice when their vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol near Taji,

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Iraq on Jan., 22, 2006. “Brian always made us laugh and he always knew when to jump into a conversation to make us laugh even more. He was a family man and really enjoyed talking to his wife and kids. His mother gave him a gold cross that he always wore around his neck to remind him to never lose his faith,” Staff Sergeant Richard Cleary said during his memorial service. “He was the best father in the world and I said that before anything happened,” Cristina Norton said of her husband, Jason. The two fallen veterans share the same coffin and headstone because their remains were intermingled from the blast and unidentifiable, according to an Arlington Cemetery spokeswoman. But their character is easy to identify. Just look up the word “Hero.” And it isn’t just the men. Grace Murray of New York was a curious child. At the age of 7, she dismantled an alarm clock just to see how it worked. Later, she became one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I Computer and would invent the computer language known as COBOL. The world was fortunate to benefit from the brilliant mind of the woman known by friends and admirers as “Amazing Grace,” and by the U.S. Navy as Rear Adm. Grace Hopper. Although she left us in 1992, we can emphatically say that the world is a better and smarter place be-

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C.D. Studyvin salutes the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2014, at the El Paso Cemetery in Derby, Kan. The ceremony was conducted by members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations and paid tribute to military members who gave their lives in service to the United States. Studyvin is a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War.

cause of Adm. Grace Hopper. Veterans come in all shapes and sizes. Young and old, rich and poor, black and white and nearly every category in between, they are men and women who served or still serve America. And their families are diverse as well. We need to remember the spouses who briefly but anxiously dreaded every doorbell ring or telephone call as their loved ones witnessed unspeakable horrors while fighting in hard to pronounce villages that most Americans could never find on a map. We need to remember the modern military families, who

deal with frequent address changes, interrupted employment by spouses and a disproportionate sharing of parental responsibilities. While their numbers are decreasing, too many veterans are still homeless. As recently as 2014, an estimated 50,000 homeless veterans were identified in communities around the nation. That is roughly the population of Galveston, Texas. Veterans Day is an important but symbolic way of saying thanks. But we should insist that our elected officials produce meaningful laws and public policies that will enhance the quality of life for veterans

and their families. The American Legion is dedicated to remembering the legacy of all veterans because what these men and women have done for us, matters to America. It matters to the people overseas who were liberated from tyranny due to the sacrifices of our military members. From defeating Communism, Fascism and Imperialism, to liberating slaves, keeping the peace during the Cold War and battling terrorism today, veterans have accomplished remarkable things throughout our nation’s history. They have preserved the country that we all love so much.

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LAFBCommunity Transportation Museum hosts 2016 Holiday Card Lane Contest The 2016 Holiday Card Lane Contest began on Nov. 1, 2016 at Ft. Eustis with the theme of “Strength in Diversity”. Cards will be displayed on the Transportation Museum fence on Nov. 25, 2016 and will be judged on Dec. 8, 2016. A ceremony will be held at the Transportation Museum Auditorium on Dec. 14, 2016. For more information, contact Liezel Bamboa at 757-878-3638.

Ft. Eustis’s Groninger Library encourages reading The Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st — 5th grades.” For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 757-878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

NAF employment available at JBLE JBLE is currently recruiting for NAF positions available. Guaranteed 20 hours per week with a flexible schedule. Areas such as marketing assistant, chef, lifeguarding, custodial work and cashier are available. For more information, call for employment opportunities at Ft. Eustis at 757-878-1366 or Langley at 757-764-2992 or visit www. NAFJobs.org.

JBLE battles in 2016 Annual All Star Flag Football Game JBLE Sports will host the 2016 Annual All Star Flag Football Game at 6 p.m. at Ft. Eustis’ Murphy Field on Nov. 15, 2016. Come out to support Langley and Fort Eustis teams as they battle for a chance to win the JBLE Sports Cup and championship title.

William & Mary hosts Military Appreciation Day Football Game William & Mary University will hosts a Military Appreciation Day football game at 12 p.m. on Nov. 19. Tickets start at $10 for all active duty military members. To order tickets or for more information, visit www.tribeathletics.com.

Fort Eustis hosts Trees for Troops Fort Eustis will host Trees for Troops at 9 a.m. at the covered pavilion on Schultz Place next to the Reserve Center on Dec. 5. Free Christmas trees will be given to active-duty and their family members on a first-come, first-serve basis. All participants must present valid identification. Personnel will be present to help anyone needing assistance. For more information about the Trees for Troops event, call 757-878-1718.

Air Force Club hosts member appreciation giveaway The Air Force Clubs will hosts a member appreciation giveaway at the Langley Bayview Commonwealth Center

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com starting Nov. 1, 2016. Members can enter to win either online at www.myairforcelife.com or by mailing a 3x5 post card w/Name, Email Address and last 6 digits of club card to: AFSVA/SVOFN, NAF Food & Beverage Branch, ATTN: Sally Truhitte, 2261 Hughes Avenue Suite #156, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236-9854. Prizes include an Apple MacBook, a 65” LED TV and Tickemaster e-cards. All entries must be received by November 22, 2016, 11:50 pm CST to qualify for drawings. For more information, contact Ann Pabon at 757-224-7097.

Hampton hosts 3rd Annual MADE Hoops Lea8ue The 3rd Annual MADE Hoops Lea8ue will be at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va., on November 26-27, 2016. They are looking for volunteers or interns in a number of areas. Their biggest need will be timers and scorekeepers throughout the weekend. They are also looking for interest in the following fields: Sports/Events Management, Communications, Writers, Photographers, Videographers, Social Media and anyone with a passion for basketball. For more information, contact Kyle Babel at 914-447-1531 or Monica Wright at 703-907-9741.

Virginia Peninsula Salvation Army seeks stockings for children The Virginia Peninsula Salvation Army in Hampton is seeking volunteers to fill stockings for the less fortunate children on the Peninsula. The stockings, provided by the Salvation Army, will help ensure that each child in the community receives a Christmas gift. The stockings are for children- newborn to 12 yrs. Each stocking must be for a specific gender and age group. To participate in this program, pick up a Christmas stocking at 633 CPTS FMA, 45 Nealy Ave., Bldg. 15 Suite 200 or ACC/FMA, 216 Sweeney Blvd., Bldg. 671, Suite 321. All filled stockings must be returned to one of the designated locations by COB, Dec. 6, 2016. For more information, contact Leah Tisdale at 757-574-2161 or Zena Ingram at 757-574-7753.

TRADOC Band celebrate the holidays with concert The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band celebrate the holidays with a free concert at 7 p.m. at the Jacobs Conference Center on Ft. Eustis on Dec. 15, 2016. The concert is open to the public. For more information and free tickets, visit www.facebook.com/tradocband.

JBLE Exchange seeking volunteer groups for Community Gift Wrap Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange is seeking partners for the U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Exchange Service’s annual community gift wrap program. As part of the program, JBLE Exchange will set up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the busy holiday shopping season in exchange for donations. For more information, interested organizations can contact the JB Langley-Eustis Exchange at 757-766-1282 or 757-887-0293 to schedule a time to participate in the community gift wrap program.

2016 Federal benefits season opens Federal civilian appropriated fund employees will have the opportunity to think about their benefit elections this year from Nov. 14 through Dec. 12 during the annual Federal Benefits Open Season. The open season covers federal employee benefit elections under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFEDS). Eligible federal civilian employees can enroll in or make changes to their health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for 2017; and decide whether contributing to a health and/or dependent care flexible spending account will save them money by using pre-tax contributions to pay out-of-pocket costs. For information on federal health benefits plans and plan rates, to compare plans, and to view a number of other resource materials designed to help make this annual consideration process easier, employees should go to http://www. opm.gov/insure. Once the decision has been made to enroll for or change health benefits coverage, employees must either access the Army Benefits CenterCivilian website at https://www.abc.army.mil or call their toll-free number at 1-877-276-9287. Employees’ questions on FEDVIP can be answered by visiting www.BENEFEDS.com.

JBLE DFAC policy change The Crossbow at Langley Air Force Base and the Resolute Café at Fort Eustis are now open to all personnel who have authorized access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Eligible customers include active duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members, retired military personnel, immediate family members of active duty personnel, DOD civilians and contractors with a Common Access Card, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, contact Capt. Christina Eason at 225-2969.

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

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EustisCommunity Transportation Museum hosts 2016 Holiday Card Lane Contest The 2016 Holiday Card Lane Contest began on Nov. 1, 2016 at Ft. Eustis with the theme of “Strength in Diversity”. Cards will be displayed on the Transportation Museum fence on Nov. 25, 2016 and will be judged on Dec. 8, 2016. A ceremony will be held at the Transportation Museum Auditorium on Dec. 14, 2016. For more information, contact Liezel Bamboa at 757-878-3638.

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Live Fire Range Schedule Ranges, Training Areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until Nov. 21: Nov. 11 – R1 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 – R2 POW, R3 POW from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12 – R2, R3 Wildlife Management from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 12 – Deer Hunting R1, R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 13 – R2, R3, R5, R6 Wildlife Management from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 13 – Deer Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 14 – R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 Wildlife Management from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 15 – Deer Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 16 – Deer Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 19 – R2 POW, R3, R6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 – Deer/Waterfowl Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 20 – R2, R3, R5, R6 Wildlife Management from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 – BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 21 – Waterfowl Hunting R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fort Eustis hosts Trees for Troops Fort Eustis will host Trees for Troops at 9 a.m. at the covered pavilion on Schultz Place next to the Reserve Center on Dec. 5. Free Christmas trees will be given to active-duty and their family members on a firstcome, first-serve basis. All participants must present valid identification. Personnel will be present to help anyone needing assistance. For more information about the Trees for Troops event, call 757-878-1718.

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Regimental Memorial Chapel hosts Holiday Services RMC will hosts a Christmas Day Mass and Service at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2016. There will also be a New Year’s Day Mass and Service at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2017. For more information, contact Diane Miller at 757-878-3021.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritually revived, refreshed and fulfilled. For more information, contact Chaplain Kesling at 757-878-2257.

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