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During a visit to Langley Air Force Base Jan. 7 and 8, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody talked openly with Airmen about force management measures which will affect the future of the U.S. Air Force. Cody said Airmen should prepare for the many programs, most of which are driven by the current budget constraints facing the Department of Defense. “We’re going to have to reduce the size of the force to a significant degree,” said Cody. “We need to make sure our Airmen have the information they need to make informed decisions. Our frontline supervisors are a big part of that – it’s critical they help Airmen fully understand their options and refer them to agencies that can help.” The enlisted retention program is one of several expanded force management programs that will be implemented this
year. Other fiscal year 2014 programs include a chief master sergeant retention board, enlisted retention boards, enlisted quality force review boards, officer force shaping board, enhanced selective early retirement boards, a reduction in force board, and officer and enlisted voluntary separation pay incentives for Airmen in non-critical, overage specialties. The decision was made to announce these force management programs now in order to give Airmen as much time as possible to plan for the future. “TherearegoingtobealotofgoodAirmen who will have to leave our Air Force, and that’s unfortunate,” said Cody, “But there will still be a lot of Airmen in our Air Force, and it’s important they ask themselves, ‘Do I want to be an Airman? Do I want to serve my nation in the world’s greatest Air Force?’ If the answer is yes, there will be a place for you in our Air Force if you work hard and do your very best. If the answer is no, then you may need to think about what is next
“There are going to be a lot of good Airmen who will have to leave our Air Force, and that’s unfortunate, but there will still be a lot of Airmen in our Air Force, and it’s important they ask themselves, ‘Do I want to be an Airman? Do I want to serve my nation in the world’s greatest Air Force?’” – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody during a visit to Langley Air Force Base
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody speaks to Airmen during his visit to Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 8. Cody visited multiple wings and discussed force management issues, budget concerns and the future of the enlisted force with Airmen.
for you, and that’s okay.” Through these force management measures and budgetary constraints, Cody assured Airmen that he and other Air Force leaders would be transparent and make decisions in the best interest of the
Air Force and its Airmen. “At the end of this, we will still be the world’s greatest Air Force,” said Cody. “We will still have highly-skilled Airmen who are ready to support our core missions. There is no other option.”
New SecAF addresses Airmen: With change comes opportunity By Staff Sgt. David Salanitri AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGENCY
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James talks to a gathering of uniformed and civilian Airmen during her first town hall meeting as the Air Force’s senior most civilian leader Jan. 9, in the Pentagon auditorium in Washington, D.C. President Barack Obama nominated James to be the top Air Force civilian in August 2013 and she was sworn in as the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force on Dec. 20, 2013.
The U.S. Air Force’s most senior leader gave insight into her life and shared career advice with Airmen across the Air Force during her first town hall Jan. 9. Speaking from the Pentagon auditorium, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James spoke about her 32 years of defense experience, passing on lessons she’s learned, and encouraging Airmen to view upcoming challenges as opportunities. James, who grew up along the New Jersey shore, originally came to Washington, D.C. with her lifelong dream of becoming a diplomat for the State Department. But that dream job never came. “I prepared all these years, and now the dream was busted,” James said. “... boy, was it devastating.”
With a signed lease, James had to stay in the city and figure out a way to move on with her career. “You have to pull up your socks and get on with it,” James said. “That was when my dream shifted. I had to zigzag in life.” In 1981, James began her career in the field of defense. “Now, more than three decades later, that is where I have spent my professional life,” James said of her experience, which includes everything from working for the Department of Defense to a related private-sector industry. James said her swearing in as the Air Force’s 23rd secretary is “the culmination of that period,” noting that not receiving what she thought was her dream job may have been a blessing in disguise. SEE SECAF PAGE 4
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SECAF FROM PAGE 3 James offered her story as an opportunity to talk to Airmen about how they approach their own career challenges today, particularly in the face of significant personnel cuts, forcing many to reconsider career opportunities. “The projections are up to 25,000 reductions in personnel and hundreds of aircraft will come down as well,” James said. With these cuts, James encourages commanders and supervisors to go make the first move, and help their Airmen. “Reach out to them, go on the offense, and give them some advice,” said James, who encouraged mentorship throughout her address. A theme in James’ short tenure as secretary has been opportunity. Opportunity is what set James on the path of working for the Department of Defense. “One door closes, another door opens,” James said. For Airmen who are looking to retire early or separate, or are worried they may be selected for involuntary separation, James encourages them to be proac-
tive in their career, and to “own it.” “If you don’t have enough information about your specialty and what is likely to happen in your career field, go on the offensive and ask questions until you get answers,” James said. Although budget uncertainty means the numbers remain fluid right now, James pledged that senior leaders will strive to be as open with information as possible. Her goal is to disclose as much information as possible, as quickly as possible. “We’re going to be transparent,” James said. “That’s our job. And get you as much information as possible so you can make those career decisions.” James, who was formally sworn in Dec. 20, 2013, implores Airmen to own their careers, whether that’s as a member of the Air Force, or outside of the service. “Manage your own career and take the reins so you can make a good judgment and proceed in your career,” James said. “Seize the opportunity. Don’t be afraid of the opportunity. You’ll be better off for it.”
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Athena Cody, wife of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, speaks with military spouses at the Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 8. Cody visited multiple wings and discussed force management issues, budget concerns and the future of the enlisted force with Airmen.
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JANUARY 17, 2014 U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. John Calpena, left, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command Initial Military Training command sergeant major, passes the sword to Sgt. Maj. DennisWoods, incoming IMT command sergeant major, at a change of responsibility ceremony insideWylieTheater at Fort Eustis, Jan. 10. Photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs
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U.S. Army Initial Military Training held a change of responsibility ceremony, Jan. 10 at Fort Eustis. Command Sgt. Maj. John R. Calpena turned over responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis J. Woods with the symbolic passing of a Civil War-era noncommissioned officer’s sword, signifying the relinquishment of responsibility and authority. “We say goodbye to an extremely talented senior leader,” said Maj. Gen. Ross E. Ridge, IMT deputy commanding general of. “He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to live on in the Soldiers, leaders and cadre that he encountered during his tour here.” Calpena has served as the IMT command sergeant major since May 2010. A separate retirement review in honor of Calpena’s 32 years of service followed the change of responsibility ceremony, during which Calpena received the Distinguished Service Medal. “His stalwart pursuit of the standards, accountability and discipline in all assignments ensured consistent and relevant training was provided to the Soldiers serving in our Army, which cannot be emphasized enough,” Ridge said. “John Calpena is the epitome of what it means to serve. You have truly represented the NCO corps, what is good about our Army and what is great about our NCO corps.” Following retirement, Calpena will
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U.S.Army Sgt. Maj. DennisWoods, U.S.Army Training and Doctrine Command Initial Military Training command sergeant major, speaks after a change of responsibility ceremony insideWylieTheater at Fort Eustis, Jan. 10. Woods spoke about his expectations as command sergeant major and appreciation for being tasked with the role.
take residence in San Antonio, Texas. Woods, incoming CSM, is reporting from Afghanistan, where he served as the command sergeant major for 191st Infantry Brigade, First Army Division West. Woods is also credited with 45 separate inventions and was designated as the Department of Defense “Inventor of the Year” for 2003. He is also the first recipient of the Gruber Award, given for outstanding achievement in the Army’s field artillery corps. SEE IMT PAGE 9
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. LaWarren Patterson, U.S. Army Signal Center of Excellence commander, speaks during a Martin Luther King Jr. memorial event at Fort Eustis, Jan. 10. Patterson connected Army values to King’s message of non-violence, personal responsibility and freedom.
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The 93rd Signal Brigade hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. memorial event Jan. 10 at Fort Eustis’ Jacob’s theater, where participants viewed a presentation, musical piece and a speech from Army leadership. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. LaWarren Patterson, U.S. Army Signal Center of Excellence commander, spoke at the event. In his speech, Patterson connected Army values to King’s message of non-violence, personal responsibility and freedom for all. “The thread of Martin Luther King’s life goes on today,” said Patterson. “Hope, freedom and justice [continue to run] through every Service member, civilian and family because our forefathers guaranteed those inalienable rights.” Patterson continued, saying Service members understand the tragedy of war, and how they should strive for peace whenever possible, whether at home or abroad. “Who is more qualified than a [Service member] as an advocate of peace?” said Patterson. “A battalion commander has enough firepower to [destroy] a whole village, yet he or she practices restraint with the hope of finding a non-violent solution. That kind of restraint, that peaceful nature, is what Martin Luther King preached.” The message of peace and diversity was shared throughout the day’s presentation with a candle-lit vigil in honor of King’s sacrifice. People of different backgrounds and ages walked across the stage to show the diversity King strived for is alive and thriving today. SEE MLK PAGE 9
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MLK FROM PAGE 7 Danielle McKinnon, 93rd Sig. Bde. administrative assistant, also took the stage and sang “Up to the Mountain,” which touches upon the emotions and the message shared by King’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech held a day before his assassination. Patterson believes King’s message didn’t stop at his death on April 4, 1968. He said Service members today have the opportunity to build on the foundation of King’s teachings as both a civil rights activist and a genuine, kind-hearted individual. “Live his dream every day,” said Patterson. “Treat others with dignity and respect no matter what rank or authority they have. The American people look up to Service members. That gives us the opportunity to lead our people to a better future, one where everyone lives the dream Martin Luther King proposed so many years ago.”
IMT FROM PAGE 6 Woods thanked Calpena for allowing him to inherit a successful organization, and recalled hearing Calpena speak for the first time at a Warrior’s Leaders Course graduation ceremony in Germany. “Upon hearing the power of your speech and the conviction of your words, I thought to myself, I can follow this man, and apparently I did, because I’m moving into that office today, brother.” As CSM, Woods is responsible for standardizing, refining and assessing training for initial entry Soldiers, recently commissioned and appointed officers, and warrant officers at 23 installations across the United States. The Army profession begins with IMT, transforming civilian volunteers into Soldiers and junior leaders who can contribute to their first units of assignment.
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With the numbers of wounded, ill and injured Soldiers steadily declining over the last 14 months to its lowest levels since 2007, the Warrior Transition Command will restructure over the next nine months. Five of the 29 warrior transition units, known as WTUs, and all nine community-based warrior transition units, or CBWTUs, will be deactivated due to the falling numbers, explained Brig. Gen. David Bishop, Warrior Transition Command commander. He added that 13 community care units would be formed and embedded within warrior transition battalions and brigades at 11 installations. “The decision to reorganize was also based on periodic reviews and lessons learned over the last few years,” Bishop said, emphasizing that WTC remains fully funded and upcoming changes “are not related to budget cuts, sequestration or furloughs.” The WTUs being shut down are located at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; West Point, N.Y.; and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. As of Jan. 2, the total number of Soldiers assigned to those five units stood at only 62. Bishop said those 62 Soldiers are anticipated to transition naturally as part of their healing plan by the end of September. If they haven’t, they’ll be assigned to a community care units or WTU at another installation. The nine CBWTUs in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Utah, Virginia and Puerto Rico will all be deactivated, but Puerto Rico will have a community care unit detachment under the mission command of the Fort Gordon (Ga.) Warrior Transition Battalion. Before the 13 community care units begin receiving Soldiers from the CBWTUs, they’ll first be certified at their initial operating capability by the commanding generals of regional medical commands to ensure resources and training is in place. “Every Soldier will go through a series of interactions with both their gaining and losing cadre to ensure their complete care and transition plan is fully understood and accountability is maintained and continuity is sustained throughout
“The decision to reorganize was also based on periodic reviews and lessons learned over the last few years. (The changes) are not related to budget cuts, sequestration or furloughs.” — Brig. Gen. David Bishop Warrior Transition Command commander the process,” Bishop said. WTC began looking at ways it could improve the transition process in July 2012. While the command had capacity to handle 12,000 Soldiers, the population had dropped to 7,070. Bishop said it was appropriate to reduce capacity given the population decrease, but feedback from oversight agencies, Soldiers and their families identified improvements that could be made. “We were able to add capabilities to units as well as occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, physical therapists, transition coordinators and nurse case managers to improve the experience of Soldiers going through the program,” he said. “For example, nurse case managers have a ratio of one to 20 Soldiers across the program. In battalion headquarters companies, we’re now going to improve that to one to 10, and squad leaders will go from a ratio of one to 10 across the program to one to eight within battalion headquarters,” Bishop added, noting that in the CBWTUs the ratio of platoon sergeants to Soldiers was one to 40 and that will change to one to 33. That will increase the capacity of leadership to take care of Soldiers and it should
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TheWarriorTransition Command’s mission is to develop, coordinate and integrate theArmy’s Warrior Care andTransition Program for wounded, ill or injured Soldiers, veterans, and their families or caregivers, to promote success in the force or civilian life. One of the events the command supports is the Warrior Games competition. Pictured here, retired Spc. Luis Puertas, a native of Orlando, Fla., celebrates as he crosses the finish line first after completing the Men’s 1500 meter (above the knee single and double amputee) race at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 14, 2013, during the 2013Warrior Games.
be felt positively by Soldiers and cadre members, he said. WTC is also working to reduce the transfer and evaluation time, Bishop said. Now when Soldiers go to a CBWTU, they must first in-process at a WTU on an installation and after evaluation and assessment go through several medical appointments until the commander deems them prepared to go home. That takes an average of 107 days, he said. “The Community Care model is going to help the cadre and the Soldier by virtue of being on an installation within the footprint and leadership of a warrior transition battalion,” Bishop said. “Right now the CBWTU cadre are on leased space or on some military space, but separate from
Five of the 29 warrior transition units and all nine community-based warrior transition units are going to be deactivated due to the falling numbers. Thirteen community care units will be formed and embedded within warrior transition battalions and brigades at 11 installations.The WTUs being shut down are located at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; West Point, N.Y.; and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The nine CBWTUs being deactivated are located in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Utah, Virginia and Puerto Rico.
WTUs on the installations; but under the Community Care model, they’re going to leverage the command structures, the staff of the WTB, the military treatment facility clinical staff and the senior commander who is overseeing the WTU. “We think the increased standardization, reduction in transfer time, improvement in our simplification of the command structure and the provision and leveraging of installation command structures and resources will help very much,” he added. Addressing the nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel required as cadre at WTUs and CBWTUs across the Army, the general said the force structure modifications would result in 549 fewer personnel requirements -- 36 fewer civilians and 513 fewer military, most of the latter from the reserve component. “Commanders will be managing the transitions to these new unit structures, and Medical Command will do everything within its power to take care of its employees – mobilized reserve-component cadre on active-duty orders will have the option of being released or applying for other reserve-component positions elsewhere or in this program,” he said. “The same will be true for our Army civilians.”
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COMMENTARY FROM PAGE 2 Looking across the living room at my wife, I saw her excitedly discussing the previous semester of classes and her upcoming educational plans. My gaze shifted to my grandmother sitting on a nearby recliner, barely ďŹ ghting off sleep. A crowd of familiar faces began together in front of the TV, obscuring my view. As I moved to the other end of my couch, I felt lucky to be with my family and hometown friends, but I thought of my wingmen back in Virginia, and longed slightly to return to my adoptive home at Langley Air Force Base. I thought about how Service members share a unique bond while in the military, and I realized that although I can always ďŹ nd support from my loved ones in Ohio, I can also count on my “other familyâ€? to help me as well. I shook off the thought as I noticed midnight closing in fast. My stomach suddenly turned at the thought of the upcoming year. Midnight, I realized, was a precipice of a new era of my life. Starting in January, I would begin taking college classes, and in March I will receive a promotion, each bringing new expectations and responsibilities. Thinking about the upcoming changes, I felt nervous. I then remembered the words of Tech. Sgt. Rashida Mahoney, the third and ďŹ nal subject of my series. “Resiliency is all about preparation,â€? she said. “It’s like repairing your roof before it rains, because one day it’s going to storm.â€? Mahoney was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. After a failed evasive surgery to remove the growth, she opted to receive a double mastectomy, a surgery to remove both breast to halt the spread of cancerous cells. “I decided to ďŹ ght because I wanted to be in control,â€? said Mahoney. “I wasn’t going to let anything stand [in my] way.â€? Mahoney’s story of perseverance gave me comfort in knowing that I too could overcome my fears. Her story taught me that if I take control and become the master of my fate, I can conquer my obstacles. The room began chanting in unison, snapping me back to the present. “10, 9, 8, 7...â€? I left my post on the couch and moved to my wife, weaving between the other guests as I thought back to those three Airmen, unwilling to be defeated. “7, 6, 5, 4...â€? Slipping my hand around her waist, I looked toward the TV, feeling conďŹ dent and ready for the New Year. “3, 2, 1...â€? As the ball in Times Square ďŹ nished its descent and 2014 ofďŹ cially began, I kissed my wife. “Auld Lang Syneâ€? began to play, causing me to reect again on the three interviews still fresh in my mind. I closed my eyes and made my New Year’s resolution and my unease drained away. Looking forward to the next 12 months, I felt conďŹ dent I would take what I learned and become a better Airman and person in 2014. I didn’t know what the New Year would hold, but I felt ready. “Happy New Year!â€?
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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Maj. Melissa Fisher, 633rd Medical Group oral and maxillofacial surgeon, reviews a patient’s X-ray before performing oral surgery at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 2. In addition to oral surgery, Fisher is also able to perform some cosmetic surgeries. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Maj. Melissa Fisher performs filler injections during a cosmetic surgery at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 2. Maxillofacial surgeons are able to perform many different surgeries focusing on the face and neck such as oral surgery, corrective jaw surgery, obstructive sleep apnea surgery, bone grafting, repair of complex lacerations of the head and neck, and soft-tissue biopsies of the face.
“We are the experts of facial, jaw and mouth surgery. We can operate on anything from small lumps and bumps on the gums to major injuries like a gunshot wound. By providing these services here, we are able to do things at a fraction of the cost. If we were to send a patient into the community to get some of the procedures done, [it] would [cost] more in the long run.” — U.S. Air Force Maj. Melissa Fisher 633rd Medical Group oral and maxillofacial surgeon
The mission of U.S. Air Forcce Hospital Langley is to provide the beest possible care to Service members, dependents and retirees. To carry out this misssion, the hospital recently added a new specialty, maxillofacial surgery, which is currently performed by less than 40 surgeons across the U.S. Air Force. Maxillofacial surgeons are ablle to perform surgeries that focus on the face and neck, including oral surgery, corrective c jaw surgery, obstructive sleep ap pnea surgery, bone grafting, repair of com mplex lacerations of the head and neck, and softtissue biopsies of the face. “Maxillofacial surgical specia alists are critical to providing life-saving g care for patients who have experienced siignificant facial, head and neck trauma,” said Col. Donald Sedberry, 633rd Denta al Squadron commander. “They play an im mportant role with facial reconstruction aand rehabilitation of Service members reecovering from facial injuries.” Maj. Melissa Fisher, 633rd Medical Group oral and maxillofacial surrgeon, began performing these proceduress after arriving at Langley in July 2013. “We are the experts of facial, jaw and mouth surgery,” said Fisher, a native of Decatur, Ill. “We can operate on anything from small lumps and bumps on the gums wound.” to major injuries like a gunshot w In addition to both life-saving g and cosmetic benefits, Fisher also helpss provide substantial financial savings to o the Air Force by operating on Service members or dependents who would otheerwise be sent to an off-base provider for their t surgery. “By providing these services here, we are able to do things at a fractio on of the cost,” said Fisher. “If we were to t send a
Maxillofacial surgeons are able to perform many different surgeries that focus on the face and neck, including oral surgery, corrective jaw surgery, obstructive sleep apnea surgery, bone grafting, repair of complex lacerations of the head and neck, and soft-tissue biopsies of the face. patient into the community to get some of the procedures done, [it] would [cost] more in the long run.” Although Fisher performs major surgeries, which may be covered by insurance, the clinic is also offers referralbased elective cosmetic surgeries that could save patients up to 30 percent compared to a civilian surgeon. Some elective surgeries offered include facial cosmetic and rejuvenation surgeries such as ear pinning, liposuction and injectable fillers for lips, wrinkles, upper and lower eyelid augmentation and brow lifts. “I knew when I entered this career field I wanted to do surgeries that would bring joy to patients’ lives,” said Fisher. “It feels amazing to offer these surgeries to active duty members, dependents and retirees.” Patients desiring cosmetic surgery must first receive a referral from their primary care manager, then schedule a consultation with the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. With new elective and non-elective surgeries offered at USAF Hospital Langley, the goal of improving patient services will continue to expand. For more information, call the Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at 764-7124.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Melissa Fisher, 633rd Medical Group oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and Senior Airman Brittnie Pierce, 633rd MDG oral maxillofacial surgery technician, remove a patient’s wisdom teeth during oral surgery at Langley Air Force Base, Jan. 2. Fisher recently began performing surgeries after arriving at Langley in June 2013. In addition to wisdom teeth removal, jaw-realignments are the other most commonly performed surgeries performed. In addition to oral surgery, Fisher is also able to offer some cosmetic surgeries at up to a 30 percent savings compared to off-base physicians.
“Maxillofacial surgical specialists are critical to providing life-saving care for patients who have experienced significant facial, head and neck trauma.” — U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Sedberry 633rd Dental Squadron commander
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It began with a ourishing and bellowing call to arms. Almost immediately, the brass symphony was accentuated by the deep resonance of a bass drum before replaced by a playful, orchestral melody. The music owed together, hinting toward a great conclusion to this “Prelude to Adventure.â€? “I wanted to capture the emotion of when you are starting out on something very challenging,â€? said U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Stephen Froeber, the composer behind the music. “When you start out on the unknown, there is excitement, nervousness, naĂŻve conďŹ dence and reection. I want to grab all of those emotions with the movements in the piece.â€? The prelude began to change, as if to complement Froeber’s words. A light-
“When you start out on the unknown, there is excitement, nervousness, naĂŻve conďŹ dence and reection. I want to grab all of those emotions with the movements in the piece.â€? — U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Stephen Froeber music composer ly-strummed guitar replaced the orchestra, while Froeber reected on the parallels between this symphony and his own life. Although Froeber works full-time as an aerospace control and warning systems manager with the 710th Combat Operations Squadron, he also devotes much of his free time
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U.S. Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Stephen Froeber, 710th Combat Operations Squadron aerospace control and warning systems manager, plays guitar inside his home studio at Hampton, Jan. 10. Froeber said the skills he learned as an Airman helped him develop a career as a freelance composer.
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job,” Froeber said. “Instead of waiting around, wondering and taking my time with a project, I can [make] a goal, focus on it and work it to completion.” After deciding to start his own business, Froeber applied organizational and multi-tasking skills he learned through the military. “Sometimes it’s hard for a creative person to take on a project that requires a highlevel of attention to smaller details,” he said. “Fortunately, the Air Force taught me to stay focused so the larger goals can be achieved.” As Froeber continues on his “adventurous” journey, he said there will be high and low points. Just as his music takes listeners on an emotional journey, he expects his career as a freelance composer and an Airman to be the crescendo, leading to the climax of his “Prelude to Adventure.”
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Airmen urged to prepare for force management programs By Senior Airman Brittany Paerschke-O’Brien, Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle and Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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The 633rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section held briefings at Langley Air Force Base Jan. 14 to help prepare Airmen for fiscal year 2014 officer and enlisted force management programs. In order to meet budget reduction requirements as a result of sequestration, the U.S. Air Force announced in December 2013 plans to implement force management programs to reduce its force by up to 25,000 Airmen over the next five years. The enlisted retention program is one of several expanded force management programs that will be implemented, as well as enlisted quality force review boards, officer force shaping board, enhanced selective early retirement boards, a reduction in force board, and officer and enlisted voluntary separation pay incentives for Airmen in non-critical, overage specialties. Eligibility requirements will vary for enlisted Airmen and officers. For more specific information on these programs, Service members can visit myPers and type “25484” into the search bar. Airmen are also encouraged to ensure records held in the Personnel Records Display Application are up to date before meeting retention boards. PRDA was developed in 2009 after the Air Force transitioned from a paper-based personnel record system to electronicbased. PRDA contains an Airman’s complete electronic military record and can be accessed through the Air Force Portal. The application is also role-based, which gives supervisors access and the capability to view subordinates’ records on the PRDA dashboard. “It is critical Airmen take the time to ensure their information is accurate or not missing any critical documentation,” said Lt. Col. Carol Gordon, Air Force Personnel
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In December 2013, the U.S. Air Force announced plans to implement force management programs in order to reduce its force by up to 25,000 Airmen over the next five years to meet budget reduction requirements. The enlisted retention program is one of several expanded force management programs that will be implemented, along with enlisted quality force review boards, officer force shaping boards, enhanced selective early retirement boards, a reduction in force board, and officer and enlisted voluntary separation pay incentives for Airmen in non-critical, overmanned specialties.
Center Operations Support Division chief. If a mistake in the records is found, Airmen are advised to contact their local MPS for further action. The 633rd MPS plans to hold future briefings to keep Airmen updated on any changes to the force management programs. For more information, Airmen can contact the MPS at 764-2270, however, Airmen are encouraged to visit myPers for the most up-to-date information.
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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Woods, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Initial Military Training command sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, IMT deputy commanding general, award certiďŹ cates to Sgt. Seongbok Park, left, 7th Sustainment Brigade, 11thTransportation Battalion cargo specialist, and Sgt.Anna Leverenz, right,TRADOC Band member, during the Soldier and Noncommissioned OfďŹ cer of theYear award ceremony Jan. 13, at Fort Eustis. Park received the NCO of theYear award for his outstanding work as a leader and Soldier, while Leverenz received the Soldier of theYear award shortly after rising to the rank of Sergeant for her dedication to theTRADOC mission.
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According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, less than half of 1 percent of the entire nation currently works as an active duty military member. For two U.S. Army Soldiers at Fort Eustis, being a member of this elite group of citizens was only the ďŹ rst step. They were determined to be the best of the best. After hours studying, dedicating years to the Army and minds set on success, Sgt. Anna Leverenz, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band member, and Sgt. Seongbok Park, 7th Sustainment Brigade, 11th Transportation Battalion cargo specialist, were named the Fort Eustis Soldier and Noncommissioned OfďŹ cer of the Year, respectively. “The Army’s strength comes from America’s strongest people,â€? said Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Woods, TRADOC Initial Military Training command sergeant major. “Only 2.8 percent of Americans can even apply for the military, and far fewer [actually] apply. Today, we have the opportunity to recognize some outstanding Americans, and the privilege of acknowledging the greatest among them.â€? While the two winners were dedicated to earning a chance at the title, they knew it would be a challenge.
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Newly-promoted Leverenz looked toward her peers for guidance, including her competition. “So many Soldiers are worthy of praise for the work they do,â€? said Leverenz. “I learned a lot about being an NCO while preparing for the contest. I quickly discovered there is no shame in asking for help from anyone, because everyone has something unique to them that could “make-orbreakâ€? a submission package.â€? Park shared similar sentiments, emphasizing how hard work was the key to success no matter what endeavors Service members undertake. “I am older and I managed to come away with this honor,â€? said Park. “I know sacriďŹ cing free time, which I could spend with my family, was the only way to compete. There is no easy way to win. I hope other Soldiers see me and think, ‘He won, and he is 40. If he can do it, so can I.’â€? While many may see such awards as unobtainable, Leverenz and Park overcame shortcomings that were hindering their success in the past.
“For me, physical ďŹ tness had always been a challenge,â€? said Leverenz. “I had to change my mindset and my attitude if I was going to succeed in the Army. Once [I] succeeded, I knew I could go even further.â€? Park, who is not native to the United States, struggled with his speech and accent, but learned to adapt and overcome adversity to be a better Soldier. “English is not my ďŹ rst language, and that is obvious when someone meets me,â€? said Park. “I have a lot of trouble speaking and ďŹ nding my words, but the more I practice, the better I sound. It is always about practice.â€? Woods commended both Soldiers on their dedication, and said their triumph goes beyond Fort Eustis. “These individuals are members of professional organizations, attend school, go to the gym and, in all categories, shine above their peers,â€? said Woods. “They are more than the best Soldiers we have to offer, they are examples of the best citizens of our generation.â€?
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Sexual assault reports drop at two of three service academies By Jim Garamone AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
Reports of sexual assault decreased in two of the three military academies in academic year 20122013, said Defense Department Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office officials Jan. 10. The statistics came from DOD’s Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies, delivered to Congress Jan. 16. During the academic year, a total of 70 reports were made at the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Air Force Academy, officials said. The number of sexual assaults reported declined at West Point and Colorado Springs, but rose at Annapolis. A report of sexual assault means at least one military victim or subject, said Air Force Col. Alan Metzler, an official with the Pentagon’s Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Office. Of the 70 reports, 53 came from cadets and midshipmen for events they experienced in military service. “We are getting reports from
During the 2012-2013 academic year, a total of 70 reports were made at the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy or the U.S. Air Force Academy. The number of sexual assaults reported declined at West Point and Colorado Springs. victims for events prior to their military service or prior to entering the service academies,” Metzler said. The report provides an assessment of the effectiveness of the service academies’ policies and training to prevent sexual violence. The assessment found the academies were compliant with their policies regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault during the academic year, which ran from June 2012 to May 2013. “What we found was the academies instituted a lot of new initiatives to enhance training, improve awareness of sexual harassment and assault and to promote a safe
environment for all cadets and midshipmen,” Metzler said. The report includes information from focus groups of midshipmen and cadets. “They told us – and we’re pleased by this – that reports of sexual assault or sexual harassment would be taken seriously by academy leaders, and they would be dealt with appropriately,” the colonel said. “That’s the good news.” Still, cadets and midshipmen also identified some peer pressure barriers to reporting these crimes, he said. Noting that these young men and women are the future officers and leaders of the U.S. military, Metzler said it is important to put in place programs, regulations and policies in these schools to change the culture that permits the crimes of sexual assault to take place. Dr. Nate Galbreath, who wrote the report, put the drop in reports in perspective. “We want to see more reports,” he said. “This is an under-reported crime. The challenge we have this year is that without the prevalence number to understand the rate of sexual assault or unwanted sexual contact, it is hard to interpret this data.”
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TRICARE military health plan service centers will end administrative walk-in services in the United States on April 1, Pentagon officials said today. While the 189 facilities will stop taking walk-ins, beneficiaries can accomplish any administrative task online or by phone, said Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren. TRICARE service centers overseas are not affected, Warren said. “The change will not - let me repeat that - will not affect any TRICARE medical benefit or health care service,” he emphasized. “What it will do is allow the department to save $250 million over the next five years, allowing TRICARE to invest in more important services.” Fifty percent of the visits to the centers are for in- and
out-processing and requests to change primary care providers and the rest involve billing-related questions, officials said. The Defense Department spends roughly $50 million a year on these services, and customer service can be handled more efficiently by phone or online, they added. TRICARE gets about 38,000 hits per day on its website. Officials have run tests to ensure the website and call center can handle the expected increase in volume. The TRICARE service centers have been around since the 1990s, and contractors staff them, Warren said. “This is being driven by the fact that technology has gotten so much better,” he added. Customers who need the type of assistance that was being done in these walk-in service centers can quickly and efficiently receive help online or via phone, he said. Beneficiaries can get more information and sign up for updates at www.tricare.mil/tsc.
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With U.S. forces drawing down in Afghanistan, the Army is rebalancing to the Asia-PaciďŹ c region and seeking other regional alignments, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Odierno addressed the future of the Army, and spoke about a wide range of topics including ending sexual assault, and the situation in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Focus on regional alignments The Army has between 84,000 to 88,000 Soldiers assigned to the PaciďŹ c command, said Odierno. “That’s quite an investment that we have in the Army that’s available to the PaciďŹ c commander in order for him to prevent conict, shape the environment within the PaciďŹ c command,â€? said Odierno. Some Soldiers who were assigned to the PaciďŹ c command had been in Iraq and Afghanistan for operations, but now, they are back in the PaciďŹ c region, he said. “That’s our rebalance, as we call it,â€? said Odierno. The Army has roughly 2,400 Soldiers in Africa based on the regionally aligned forces concept, he said, noting that a recent mission on the continent included deploying a 15-person platoon to Ethiopia for training and humanitarian assistance activities. “Those are the kinds of missions that we will use with the Soldiers we have from the continental United States, using them in an expeditionary manner in order for us to move forward in building security capabilities around the world,â€? he said. The general noted that the Army has rotational forces in various places in the Middle East. “We will use forces that are in the continental United States in order for us to continue to help us engage in very key areas, such as North Africa, including locations in the Middle East, which will enable us in order to continue to provide what’s necessary for them to prevent conict in the future,â€? he said. With fewer forces engaged in Afghanistan and the Army already out of Iraq, more units are available for regional rotations, he said.
Iraq “Obviously, it’s disappointing to all of us to see the deterioration of the security inside of Iraq,� said Odierno, who was a top commander in Iraq and spent years deployed in the country. “I spent a lot of my life over there.� When the U.S. military left Iraq in 2011, the levels of violence were at the lowest level they had been in a long time, he said. “I believe we left it a place where it was capable to move forward,� he said. But now, he said, because of internal political issues in Iraq, that security situation “devolved into something that is, in my mind, concerning,� he said. It is important, he said, for the United States to stay involved diplomatically in Iraq, but it is “certainly not the time to put American troops on the ground.�
Afghanistan The Afghan Army and police are showing signs that they are being very successful in handling their nation’s security situation, he said. “We turned almost completely over the security operation to them last year in April, and they’ve gone through a very signiďŹ cant ďŹ ghting season with the Taliban and actually performed very, very well,â€? said Odierno. “They’ve proven that they can do it. They’ve proven they have the leadership to do it,â€? he said. Afghanistan has demonstrated over the last 10 months that it can be aggressive, ďŹ ght the enemy, and continue to enlist Soldiers, said Odierno. “We’re seeing a broad success in their leadership at the tactical and operational level,â€? said Odierno, who noted that the United States can assist Afghanistan in building the institutions that allow the
“Obviously, it’s disappointing to all of us to see the deterioration of the security inside of Iraq. I believe we left it a place where it was capable to move forward.� — Gen. Ray Odierno Chief of Staff of the Army
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country to sustain those gains over the long term. He said the United States is waiting for the signing of a bilateral security agreement with Afghanistan and then the decision will be made whether to leave residual forces in the country after American units exit at the end of this year.
Sexual Assault Odierno said during the hour-long forum that the Army will not tolerate sexual assault in the ranks, and it is up to commanders to make sure that a climate of acceptance does not exist. “Sexual assault is a complex problem that has to be dealt with on several different levels,� he said. A culture needs to exist where everyone understands that sexual assault will not be tolerated in the military or anywhere else, he said. “The best way to ensure that it’s not tolerated is the chain of command’s involvement in enforcing the standards and policies that we have today – that includes the Uniform Code of Military Justice,� he said. Commanders who are not doing the right thing will be held accountable, he said. In addition, the Army must make sure it is providing victims the resources for them to move forward and to ensure that they don’t become victims to the process, he said. A strong chain of command is critical in the process, Odierno said. More people are willing to come forward now, he said, and people are reporting sexual assaults that happened years ago.
“It’s not perfect yet. We still have a long way to go,� he said. “The pressure we’re getting is good because that will help us continue to make sure that we stay on point to solve this problem,� said Odierno.
Loss of Soldiers During his speech at the National Press Club, Odierno also talked about the many Soldiers who have sacriďŹ ced so much in service to the nation. It is “incredibly difďŹ cultâ€? to deal with the lives that have been lost, no matter what the cause, whether in Iraq or in Afghanistan, or in a car accident or by suicide, Odierno said. Members of the Army are brothers and sisters in arms who volunteered to be in the military and were proud to be part of the force, he said. “There’s a relationship there that’s built that you’ll never forget,â€? he said. “I can never explain properly to anybody when somebody gives their life,â€? he said. But many Soldiers, proud to be a part of the Army and do the mission, died doing the things that they wanted to do, said Odierno. “I remember their service and their sacriďŹ ce, and I remember that they dedicated themselves to something much greater than themselves personally,â€? he said. “That’s what the Army’s about, and that’s what I remember, even though I know it’s very difďŹ cult as we look back at some of the sacriďŹ ces that were given,â€? said Odierno.
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Red Cross blood drive The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at 1034 24th St.The event will provide the opportunity for Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel to donate blood and support this critical cause. For more information, contact Capt. Vidhika Persaud at 314-7584 or vidhika.m.persaud.mil@mail.mil.
Community Events Council The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Community Events Council will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Fort Eustis Club. The council serves as a communication link to increase awareness for community residents concerning initiatives, programs, activities and facilities. The Installation Volunteer of the Quarter recognition ceremony will take place during the meeting. All Soldiers, spouses and civilians are invited to attend. For more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3042 or Sharon Rector at 878-3129.
Scholarship applications ■ Scholarships for Military Children Program – Applications for the 2014 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available at commissaries worldwide or at www.militaryscholar.org. The application deadline is Feb. 28 and packages can be hand-delivered or mailed to a commissary. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be a dependent or unmarried child of an active-duty, reserve or National Guard Service member or retiree, or a survivor of an active-duty or retired military member. Applicants and sponsors must also be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a Department of Defense identification card. For more information, call (856) 616-9311 or visit militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. ■ Army Emergency Relief Scholarships – The application period for 2014-15 Army Emergency Relief “needsbased” scholarships is open through May 1. AER supports the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children.The entire application package must be submitted online including supporting documents, which will be outlined for the applicant based on data provided.To apply, visit www.aerhq.org.
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 Jan. 22 is: ■ Friday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Saturday through Monday – No scheduled ranges ■ Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (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.
Army Career and Alumni Program MCAHC training and holiday closures McDonald Army Health Center will close at noon Jan. 17 due to mandatory training. All services will be closed Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-645-4584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center during this time. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.
SKIES Unlimited programs The Fort Eustis School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills offers the following instructional programs for children and youth. ■ Gymnastics – Class types and times vary, Mondays and/or Wednesdays, ages 3-18, $35 tuition. ■ Taekwondo – 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (beginners); 6:15 to 7 p.m. (advanced), Tuesdays and Thursdays, ages 6-18, $45 tuition. ■ Piano and/or Violin – Class times vary, Tuesday through Friday, ages 5-18, $60-$120 tuition. Classes will take place at the Youth Center at 1102 Pershing Ave. The programs are open to children of active-duty military, retirees, Department of defense civilians and contractors at Fort Eustis. To register or for more information, call 878-4025/5882 or visit www.eustismwr.com.
Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for January will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Jan. 21. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Jan. 28. ■ Effective Conflict Management, Civilian Professional Development – 1:30 to 3 p.m., Jan. 23. Registration is required. ■ Evenings with Army Family Team Building – 6 to 8 p.m., Jan. 21 and 28. Registration is required. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 23. ■ Job Search Strategies – 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Jan. 19. ■ Military Knowledge for Military Spouses – 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Jan. 29; 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Jan. 30; and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 31. Registration is required. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Volunteer Management Training for FRG Leaders and Liaisons – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jan. 21. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
The Army Career and Alumni Program is offering the following classes and workshops: ■ Boots to BusinessTrainingWorkshop – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 11-12.The workshop is geared toward transitioners pursuing entrepreneurship opportunities and small business ownership.To register, call 878-4955. ■ Career Expo – 1:30 to 3 p.m., Jan. 22. 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 Days – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 29. The event will feature networking and interfacing with employers seeking to hire transitioning military members. ■ Informational Recruiting Event – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28.The featured employer has vacancies in the aerospace industry for rotary wing pilots and maintainers, and supply, contracts and strength management personnel. To view open positions, visit http://careers.utc.com/text and click on “Sikorsky.” To RSVP, email Reba Gordon at reba.d.gordon.civ@mail. mil or Danita Johnson at danita.a.johnson.ctr@mail.mil. ■ Informational Recruiting Event – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 30-31. The featured employer is seeking personnel with electronics skills, training and experience in Ohms Law. To view open positions, visit www.mcdean.com.To RSVP, email Reba Gordon at reba.d.gordon.civ@mail.mil or Danita Johnson at danita.a.johnson.ctr@mail.mil. ■ Lunchtime Workshop – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 22. ACAP and Civilian Personnel Advisory Center staff will provide training on executive interviewing. For more information and access to handout materials, call 878-4955. ■ Transition GPS (TAP Workshop) – 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 27-31. 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. ■ Veterans Benefits – A Veterans Affairs Claims Office representative will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 21 to provide assistance with preparing claims packets; walk-ins are welcome. The VA Claims Workshop will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 at 804 Lee Blvd. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place at 705Washington Blvd., suite 71. For more information, call 878-4955.
Fort Eustis USO events The Fort Eustis United Service Organization is offering the following events at 833 Monroe Ave. ■ Super Bowl XLVIII Party – 5 p.m., Feb. 2. Light refreshments will be served. The events listed above are open to all military identification card holders and their families. Please RSVP at Facebook.com/USOHRCV/Events. For more information, call 878-2415.
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Upcoming Family Advocacy Program classes ■ Strengthening Bonds – The Family Advocacy Program will host “Strengthening Bonds” classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Wednesday from Feb. 26 to March 26. These classes will aim to enhance the knowledge and skills to strengthen marriages through a combination of discussions and exercises. ■ Magic Parenting – The Family Advocacy Program will host “1, 2, 3 Magic Parenting” classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 and from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13, 20 and 27. The classes will offer positive discipline techniques for parents of children from the ages of 2 to 12 through discussions and exercises. ■ Healthy relationship skills for singles – The Family Advocacy Program will host a “Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles” class from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19. This class will discuss and offer information about creating healthy, sustainable relationships. ■ New and Expecting Fathers – The Family Advocacy Program will host a “New and Expecting Father’s” class from 8 a.m. to noon March 6. This class will offer information to fathers on caring for their child through a series of exercises. For more information or to register, call 764-2427.
Community Commons opening The new Community Commons will be moving into the oldYouth Center, located near the Child Development Center and Housing Office. All Community Center programs will be included in the move. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 2:30 Jan. 24. For more information, call 764-2984
Armed Services Blood Program Drive The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration will take place in the first floor atrium located in the main entrance of the hospital. For more information visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration ceremony at the Langley Base Theater Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. The event will feature Mrs. Edith G. White, Urban League of Hampton Roads president and CEO, as the keynote speaker. For more information or to RSVP, visit einvitations.afit. edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=179186&k=03664B087351.
Home buying seminar The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Office will host a home buying seminar on the first or second Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Nov. 3. Three industry representatives, including a realtor, lender and home inspector, will host each class and aim to help participants understand Virginia state laws and procedures. Children and pets are not allowed to attend these classes. For more information and specific class times, contact David Kea at david.kea@langley.af.mil, or at 764-5040.
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Volunteer drivers needed Tax Season volunteers The 633rd Air Base Wing requests one volunteer per 50 members from each squadron to serve as a volunteer income tax assistant from Jan. 31 to April 15. Volunteers should possess some math or tax experience and good interpersonal skills. Volunteers must be able to commit to at least 40 hours throughout the tax season, and should be available to work a minimum of one day a week. Each volunteer will be required to attend a training course unless they are administrative volunteers. The program is also open to spouses, retirees and Red Cross volunteers. Those interested must contact the 633rd ABW Legal Office by Jan. 10. For more information, contact Capt. Alan Serrano or Staff Sgt. Shaun Field at 764-3277.
Inaugural LOA CRUD Tournament The Tidewater Logistics Officer Association will host its inaugural “CRUD” tournament from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Langley Club. Crud is a fast-paced game loosely based on billiards. This event is free and open to Joint Base Langley-Eustis members. Each team must contain four members. If a team does not have four members the event point-of-contacts will make every effort to put those interested on a team. Registration is open until Feb. 7. For more information or to register, contact 2nd Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn at kevin.mendelsohn@us.af.mil or 2250364 or 2nd Lt. Michael Weaver at michael.weaver.27@ us.af.mil or 764-2063.
Volunteer drivers are needed to transport disabled veterans to appointments in Richmond and Hampton. A van will be provided for transportation. For more information, contact Richard Moore at 804-815-0730.
Langley Customer Service Office hours Beginning Jan. 2, 2014, the Langley Customer Service Office will utilize “Military in Uniform Priority hours” on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Langley Air Force Base MPF. To better support customers and provide quicker processing for Active Duty personnel, an updated category of “Active Duty in Uniform” will be available on the sign-in computer located in the Customer Service waiting area. For more information, contact Michael Halacy at 7642270 or michael.halacy.ctr@us.af.mil.
2013 ACC HQ Medallion Ceremony The Air Combat Command headquarters Medallion Ceremony will be held March 7 at 9 a.m. at the Static Display Hangar at Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Christopher McDougal at christopher.mcdougal@us.af.mil or 679-5978.
Armed Services Blood Program Drive The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22. Registration will take place in the first floor atrium located in the main entrance of the hospital. For more information about the Armed Services Blood Drive visit online at www.militaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.
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■ ‘Correct your Weakness’ – Beginning Jan. 28, the Health and Wellness Center will host “Correct your Weakness” at 3 p.m. onTuesdays at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base. The course will go through April 1, 2014, and consists of four classes which address issues that occur during strength training. Attendees are required to wear physical training gear to the program. ■ ‘Weighting onWomen’ –The Health and wellness Center will host “Weighting on Women” every second Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base.The class will address women interested in becoming leaner or stronger. Attendees are required to wear PhysicalTraining gear to the class. For more information on these classes, contact Tiffany Owen at Tiffany.owen.3.ctr@us.af.mil or call 764-8141.
The Virginia Peninsula Challenger Little League will host registration for the coming Spring Season at Newport News Midtown Community Center from Jan. 25 and Feb. 8from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and March 15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Swett at 660-8054 or KimCat74@gmail.com.
Bateman Library hours of operation The Bateman Library’s hours of operation are nowTuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Bateman Library at 764-2906.
Discounted tickets and passes Discounted tickets and season passes to local amusement parks are available through Langley Information, Tickets and Tours. For more information, call 764-7176.
DD Form 214 hard copy no longer available Copies one and four of the DD Form 214 hard copy are no longer mailed to Service members. The policy will only affect forms filed at the Air Force Personnel CenterTotal Force Service Center. For individuals who began terminal leave before Dec. 1, 2013, hard-copy DD Form 214s will still be mailed. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Darlene Rust at 574-5611 or 1st Lt. Robert Washburn at 574-8598.
Airman’s Attic accepting donations The Airman’s Attic is accepting gently used donations. Housewares, kitchen items, linens and clothing are needed, and items such as large couches, mattresses or box springs will not be accepted. The Airman’s Attic will not accept broken furniture. For more information, call 764-1363.
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Youth Step Show Hampton City Schools, in conjunction with the Community Coalition for Prevention of Youth Violence and Parents Against Bullying, will sponsor the “Stand Your Ground for Peace” youth step show from 4 to 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at Hampton High School at 1491 W. Queen St. Traveling youth step teams will showcase their talents and compete for prizes. Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information, call 329-2859.
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Virginia Living Museum ■ Family Astro Camp-in – Families can camp overnight at the museum to learn about astronomy.The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and ends at 9 a.m. Jan. 18. Activities will include stargazing at the Abbitt Observatory, planetarium shows and crafts. Scout troops are welcome.The cost is $35 for children ages 4-17 and $25 for adults. To register in advance, visit thevlm.org or call 595-9135. ■ ‘StoryTime at the Museum’ –The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 to hear “Opossum at Sycamore Road” by Sally M. Walker and see a live opossum. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission). ■ ‘Follow the Drinking Gourd’ – Celebrate Black History Month with a free showing of our popular planetarium program, and learn about the stars of the northern sky and the Underground Railroad. The program will be shown at 4 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Museum admission is not required or included. ■ Groundhog Day – Join us from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 to see if spring is around the corner. Children’s activities will include face painting, groundhog-themed crafts and treats, and planetarium programs (additional fee). ■ Homeschool Day – The museum offers homeschooled students ages pre-K through grade 12 a selection of fun and engaging classroom programs that highlight natural science and earth science concepts. Discounted rates will be available for this one-day program scheduled for Feb. 13. Natural science programs are available for elementary age students and environmental science labs are available for grades 5-12. Space science programs in the planetarium are available for all ages. Parents may accompany children into the programs at no additional cost.To register in advance, call 595-9135. ■ My Laser Valentine – Bring your valentine to the museum Feb. 14 for an evening of love songs accompanied by swirling laser lights. The shows will take place at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., featuring songs by the Beatles, N’Sync, the Doors, Santana and Sting. Admission is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. ■ Winter Planetarium Shows – Choose among three shows in the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium through March 14. Introduce your little astronomer to the wonders of the sky with “Friendly Stars.” A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” “Dark” is a full dome movie that explores the nature of dark matter.The planetarium is open Wednesday through Sunday.The cost is $4 in addition to museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages two and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
The Isle of Wight County Division of Historic Resources and Sesquicentennial Committee will host the 150th anniversary of the 1864 “Battle of Smithfield” Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Isle of Wight County Museum. The commemoration will feature free activities including re-enactors, guided tours along Church Street, Virginia Historical Society exhibits and a Civil War HistoryMobile. The events scheduled for Jan. 31 are open to students with reservations, while the Feb. 1 events are geared toward the public. Teachers, homeschoolers and other educational professionals may download the teacher packet with standards of learning guides at www.historicisleofwight.com/ battle-of-smithfield-sequicentennial-commemoration.html. Guests can also visit the museum’s free exhibits featuring prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the world’s oldest edible cured ham. The museum is located at 103 Main Street in Smithfield. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 356-1223 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com.
Program for Caregivers The York County Special Programs Division, in cooperation with Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health, will sponsor the “Caring for You, Caring for Me” education and support program for caregivers of middleaged and older adults. The 10-hour program will be held from 4 to 6:15 p.m. Feb. 6 through March 6 at the Senior Center of York at 5314 George Washington Memorial Highway. The cost is $35 per participant and scholarships are available. For more information or to register, contact Christy Jensen at 220-4751 or cjensen@excellenceinaging.org. Caregivers can also register at the senior center or by calling 898-3807.
Military Appreciation Night The Norfolk Admirals hockey team presents Military Appreciation Night at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Norfolk Scope at 201 E. Brambleton Ave. The Admirals will play the Hartford Wolf Pack, an affiliate of the New York Rangers. Single game tickets purchased at the Scope Box Office are $11 with val-
id military identification. Group tickets are $9 each for 15 or more (purchased through the Admirals Group Sales office seven days in advance). To purchase tickets, contact Charlie Colon at charlie@norfolkadmirals.com or call 640-1212, ext. 23.
Gardening short-course The Virginia Cooperative Extension-York and Poquoson, in conjunction with theYork County Public Library, is offering a gardening short-course for residents of York County and Poquoson. The classes will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.,Tuesdays, Jan. 21 through March 11 at the Tabb Library at 100 Long Green Blvd. The course fee is $50, which includes a manual, curriculum and a pair of hand pruners. Registration is required and checks should be made payable to “VCE-York.” To register or to receive more information, call 890-4940 or e-mail ex199@vt.edu.
Pfac docents needed The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is seeking art lovers to serve as docents for its upcoming exhibit, “Masterworks of American Impressionism,” open from Jan. 25 through April 20. Docents will provide an important introduction to the center for groups including school tours, scout troops and retirement community residents. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Docents are typically needed during daytime hours; however, evening or weekend tours might be scheduled. Free admission to the museum is provided. Docents can earn a one-year membership by accumulating volunteer hours (80 total hours for an individual membership or 120 total hours for a family membership). To apply, contact Becky Fitchett at 596-8175 or email bfitchett@pfac-va.org. The center is located at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. For more information, visit www.pfac-va.org.
Cabin Fever Concert Series York County will sponsor the sixth annual winter “Cabin Fever Concert Series” at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 through March 6 inside the Freight Shed located at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The concerts are free and open to the public. Audience members will have the opportunity to interact and engage with local musicians throughout each concert. The schedule is as follows: ■ Jan. 23 – LP and the 8-Tracks (1960s music) ■ Feb. 6 –The Winds of Grass (bluegrass band) ■ March 6 – Poisoned Dwarf (traditional Celtic music) Advance tickets and reservations will not be offered. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
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