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APRIL 4, 2014 Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host National Prescription Take-Back Day drives April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base's Exchange locations.This year marks the sixth time JBLE has participated in the event, in which community members can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances or medication to law enforcement officers for proper disposal.
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JBLE announces locations, times for National Prescription Take-Back Day From McDonald Army Health Center Public Affairs Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host National Prescription Take-Back Day drives April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base’s Exchange locations. This year marks the sixth time JBLE has participated in the event, in which community members can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances or medication to law enforcement officers for proper disposal. The National Prescription Take Back Day enables Americans to clean out medicine cabinets, which is a crucial step toward reducing the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. In addition to being able to turn in medications that have expired or are no longer used, educational information about how to dispose of medications appropriately will be available . This initiative addresses a vital public safety and health issue. According to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Men-
Heritage Spotlight The Battle (or Siege) ofYorktown was fought from April 5 to May 4, 1862, as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. Marching from Fort Monroe, Union Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac encountered Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder’s small Confederate force at Yorktown behind the Warwick Line. McClellan suspended his march up the Peninsula toward Richmond and settled in for siege operations. On April 5, the IV Corps of Brig. Gen. Erasmus D. Keyes made initial contact with Confederate defensive works at Lee’s Mill, an area
tal Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than seven million Americans abuse prescription drugs. Every day, on average, 2,500 teens use them to get high for the first time, according to the Partnership for a DrugFree America. Studies show a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from a home medicine cabinet. During the first national take-back day initiative on Oct. 2, 2010, the American public turned in more than 242,000 pounds of prescription drugs for safe and proper disposal. More than 4,000 take back sites were available in all 50 states. Langley Air Force Base will host its take-back location at the Exchange satellite pharmacy, located at 51 Spaatz Drive. Fort Eustis’ take-back location will be at the Exchange in the food court area, inside Bldg. 1386. For more information, contact Walter Gaines at walter.m. gaines.civ@mail.mil or U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sharonda Howell at sharonda.d.howell.mil@mail.mil.
The Battle of Yorktown McClellan expected to move through without resistance. Magruder’s ostentatious movement of troops back and forth convinced the Federals that his works were strongly held. As the two armies fought an artillery duel, reconnaissance indicated to Keyes the strength and breadth of the Confederate fortifications, and he advised McClellan against assaulting them. McClellan ordered the construction of siege fortifications and brought his heavy siege guns to the front. In the meantime, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston brought reinforcements for Magruder.
On April 16, Union forces probed a point in the Confederate line at Dam No. 1. The Federals failed to exploit the initial success of this attack, however. This lost opportunity held up McClellan for two additional weeks while he tried to convince the U.S. Navy to bypass the Confederates’ big guns at Yorktown and Gloucester Point, ascend the York River to West Point and outflank the Warwick Line. McClellan planned a massive bombardment for dawn on May 5, but the Confederate Army slipped away during the night of May 3 toward Williamsburg.
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As the U.S. Air Force continues to downsize through force management programs, Airmen in the ranks of technical and master sergeant, captain, major and lieutenant colonel, in certain Air Force specialties, are eligible to apply for retirement with fewer than 20 years of active service under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority. TERA, one of several force management programs the Air Force implemented during ďŹ scal year 2014, allows Airmen with at least 15, but less than 20, years of total active duty time as of Oct. 31, 2013 to apply for early retirement. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mary Atkinson, 633rd Air Base Wing protocol noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge, applied for early retirement after 16 years of service. “I decided to take the TERA because I am prepared for the transition into the civilian sector,â€? said Atkinson. “I have multiple college degrees and I am close to completing my Masters of Business Administration. Furthermore, the Air Force enabled me to gain leadership skills and experience that makes me highly marketable.â€? To better prepare themselves, Airmen can take advantage of transition programs offered by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. “Making the transition from active duty to the civilian sector is a trying time for our Service members and
“The decision to retire or separate from the military is not one to be taken lightly. ... We all have to leave at some point. Just make sure you are fully prepared.â€? — Tech. Sgt. Mary Atkinson 633rd Air Base Wing protocol noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge Photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill
their families,â€? said Dawn Teagle, 633rd Force Support Squadron AFRC chief. “The AFRC [offers] valuable resources so they don’t have go through the process alone.â€? The AFRC offers resume-writing workshops, transition [goals plans and success] pre-separation brieďŹ ngs, transition GPS workshops, [Veteran’s Affairs] disability workshops and oneon-one counseling. Atkinson is currently waiting for the ďŹ nal notiďŹ cation to begin the retirement process. Though she plans on staying in the local area, she said no longer being a part of the military culture has its positives and negatives. She is also proud she was given the opportunity to perform her job, and is happy to have done it alongside her fellow Airmen. “The decision to the leave the military is bittersweet,â€? said Atkinson. “I will have to make the transition into the civilian world, but the lifestyle hab-
its I obtained through the military will be an asset that will help me in the future.� Although Atkinson made the decision to retire early, she advises Airmen to take these actions only after being properly informed and developing a strategy. “The decision to retire or separate from the military is not one to be taken lightly,� she said. “Like I have told many Airmen, you must have a plan. Consider all your expenses and have a plan of action if you can’t land a dream job right off the bat. “Think about what you are giving up and how you will sustain your standard of living before you get out,� she continued. “We all have to leave at some point. Just make sure you are fully prepared.� For more information about TERA, visit the MyPers website on the Air Force Portal or contact the AFRC at 764-3990.
U.S.Air ForceTech. Sgt. Mary Atkinson, 633rd Air BaseWing protocol noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge, applied for early retirement from the U.S. Air Force through the Temporary Early Retirement Authority after 16 years of service. Atkinson decided to retire early because she believes she is prepared for the transition into the civilian sector.
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Writing workshops: This workshop teaches attendees how to effectively write a resume. â– Transition GPS Pre-separation brieďŹ ngs:This briefing is required for all personnel retiring or separating from the military, and is a pre-requisite to attend transition GPS workshops.There will be an overview of entitlements and beneďŹ ts while completing DD Form 2648. â– Transition GPS workshops: A mandatory ďŹ ve-day workshop that prepares attendees with skills and knowledge needed to transition into the civilian sector. â– VA Disability workshops: Attendees can receive their service records and identify medical conditions that may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA. Participants will complete VA Form 21-526, Veterans Application for Compensation.
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The safety and well-being of U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen is top priority for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Prevention and Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention teams at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Sexual assault is a crime, deďŹ ned as the unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical sexual contact of a victim, female or male. The JBLE SAPR and SHARP professionals are trained to care for individuals affected by sexual assault 24-hoursa-day, seven-days a week. Anyone who feels they are a victim of sexual assault or knows someone who may be is encouraged to contact the SAPR or SHARP ofďŹ ces. “Our main role is to educate people [through the SAPR programs],â€?said Bernadette Hardy, Langley Air Force Base Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. “We talk about prevention and respond appropriately when incidents occur.â€? The Fort Eustis SHARP program functions as an integrated, proactive effort by the U.S. Army to end sexual harassment and assault within the service, and provide easy access to resources for Soldiers and civilians. Sarah Rhodes, 597th Transportation Brigade victim advocate, said the program provides the resources and support through victim advocates and SARCs needed during this traumatic
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The safety and well-being of U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen is top priority for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention teams at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Sexual assault is a crime, deďŹ ned as the unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical sexual contact of a victim, female or male.The JBLE SAPR and SHARP professionals are trained to care for individuals affected by sexual assault 24-hours-a-day, seven-days a week.
time in a person’s life. The SAPR and SHARP ofďŹ ces keep JBLE informed to help prevent, protect and assist in reporting sexual assault. The SAPR ofďŹ ce hosts training sessions, for both large and small groups. This year, the SAPR ofďŹ ce continues annual training with the designation of unit SAPR representatives better able to facilitate face-to-face communication within their squadrons. “We want talking about [sexual assault] to be less taboo,â€? said Hardy. “If people can start talking about it, they can also start saying ‘No, I’m not going to tolerate this.’â€? April 1 marked the start of Sexual As“We want talking about [sexual sault Awareness Month, during which assault] to be less taboo. If people JBLE will host programs and build recan start talking about it, they can lationships between the community, allwhile emphasizing the importance of also start saying ‘No, I’m not gopreventing sexual assault and harassing to tolerate this.â€? ment. — Bernadette Hardy For more information, call the LangLangley AFB SARC ley AFB SAPR ofďŹ ce at 764-7272, or the Fort Eustis SHARP ofďŹ ce at 268-8967.
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Victim advocates: They help, you heal By Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta
“[Victim advocates] show how important a life is and how we need to treat all of our The phone rings at 3 a.m. A nurse from the emergency room says someone has been sexually assaulted and a vic- brothers and sisters in arms.” 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
tim advocate is needed. Immediately, the victim advocate reports to the ER. Victim advocates support victims of sexual crimes. They inform patients, provide emotional support and help them find resources to aid in recovery. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jabbar Williams, 93rd Signal Brigade Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, was a victim advocate before becoming a SARC. Williams said he initially became an advocate to fill a vacant spot in his unit. “Attending the initial course was truly an eye-opening experience,” said Williams. “I never realized what was happening to the people around me.” It is tremendously important for the program to utilize victim advocates to be a part of the program, said Williams. “The program has evolved,” he said. “Over time, we’ve changed our approach on how we deal with sexual assaults. It has changed the way people behave in and out of the workplace, allowing us to correct inappropriate behavior and make a proactive difference.”
— U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jabbar Williams 93rd Signal Brigade Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta
Advocates are nationally certified and may also support victims through court proceedings. VA’s may also contact organizations, such as criminal justice or social service agencies, to get help or information for victims. Some advocates staff crisis hotlines, run support groups or provide in-person counseling. “We have had multiple times when survivors have been unsure of what they wanted to do after being sexual assaulted, but accepted being assigned a victim advocate,” said Capt. John Riley, 633rd Air Base Wing SARC. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Natasha J. Bryant, Air Combat Command Aviation Resource Management noncommissioned officer in charge, is a victim advocate at Langley Air Force Base. Bryant first learned of the position after inquiring about sexual assault prevention response training. In 2011, Bryant’s mother succumbed to cancer. After her
mother’s passing, a story her father told her drove her passion to become an advocate. “After she passed, my dad revealed to me she had been sexually assaulted by a distant relative two years before she died,” said Bryant. “I never thought my own mother could be sexually assaulted in her home by a person she trusted.” In memory of her mother, Bryant became a victim advocate – a decision she never regretted. “I could not help my mother,” said Bryant. “But my emotions drove my empathetic concern for others facing tremendous challenges in their lives and for that, I am thankful.” SEE ADVOCATES PAGE 7
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The following recycling tips only apply to community members with access to installation waste disposal. Residents of JBLE on base housing follow different regulations set by the private companies in charge of housing. While most common waste is recyclable, there are a few items that require special attention. Cardboard goes in separate, tan-colored dumpsters on both installations. Plastic bags, cellophane and Styrofoam are all non-recyclable plastics, but some supermarkets do have programs to collect plastic bags. Any recyclable item contaminated by grease, like old pizza boxes, belongs in the trash. Common items like batteries, Meals Ready-to-Eat, paint, aerosol cans, yard waste and electronics are potentially dangerous if not properly disposed: Graphic by Senior Airman Austin Harvill
Langley Air Force Base By Senior Airman Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Recycling requires minimal effort for maximum impact, according to the 733rd Civil Engineer Division environmental element. By recycling some items, like plastic bottles, and properly disposing non-standard recyclables, like batteries, environmental personnel from Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis believe Joint Base Langley-Eustis has an opportunity to lead the way in proper waste disposal. “Recycling is all about savings,” said Don Johnson, 733rd CED environmental protection specialist. “First and foremost, we are saving our planet by reduc-
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ing what we put in landfills. Additionally, we actually make money when we recycle, and we use that money to further support a healthy environmental footprint.” More than 50 percent of the waste found in JBLE dumpsters is recyclable. Aluminum cans, plastics #1 and #2, paper and glass bottles found can all go to one recycling center, so community members don’t even have to separate those items. “The biggest difference we can make comes from our everyday trash,” explained Jim McKown, 733rd CED environmental element compliance branch chief. “If people separate their common trash from recyclables, we can drastically reduce the amount of recyclables we toss out.”
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Items that go to 90-day site: ■ MREs ■ MRE heaters ■ Paint and paint thinners ■ Aerosol cans Items that go to unit equipment manager: ■ All electronics ■ Miscellaneous, broken training equipment
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■ MRE heaters ■ Paint and paint thinners ■ Aerosol Cans
Since there are many types of batteries used by JBLE, both installations suggest contacting the appropriate office listed below. To help organize all recyclables, especially in offices which consistently use non-standard recyclables, McKown said every battalion, squadron-sized unit and organization at Fort Eustis requires an activity environmental coordinator to facilitate the environmental needs of the unit. Additionally, all personnel assigned to Fort Eustis are required to take one of two annual online courses, depending on position and rank. Those courses and additional information can be found at https://acc.esohtn.com/. Langley AFB facilities have facility managers in charge of disposal. However, units must continuously engage their primary and secondary unit environmental coordinators to stay up-to-date on environmental procedures. Langley AFB personnel also must complete their environmental management system computer-based training. “We want to recycle at least 65 percent of all our recyclable waste by 2020, and I don’t think that is unachievable,” said Johnson. “With proper training and motivation, I know JBLE can be the greenest installation there is.” For more information, email 633CESHAZ@langley.af.mil for Langley AFB or call the 733rd CED at 878-4123 for Fort Eustis.
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([FKDQJH SULFLQJ SDULW\ KHOSV HQVXUH FRQVLVWHQF\ From Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs Whether stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis or abroad, U.S. Service members can expect to ďŹ nd the same, or very similar, prices at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities worldwide. Known as pricing parity, this practice ensures Exchange prices are established centrally. “While there may be some slight price differentiations that occur with items purchased locally and overseas, per Department of Defense policy the Exchange doesn’t increase prices to cover shipping or other higher operational costs,â€? said Wayne Hansen, JBLE Exchange General Manager. “No matter where they are called to serve, it is our goal to bring [military members] and their families the same products, at the same cost.â€? Despite efforts to price consistently, a few exceptions can occur. “There may be some price differences between locations in the United States and overseas for categories such as gasoline, alcohol and tobacco,â€? said Hansen. “These prices are set based on Department of Energy benchmarks established by DOD directives.â€? Learn more about Exchange policies by visiting http:// www.shopmyexchange.com/CustomerService.
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ADVOCATES FROM PAGE 5 Riley works closely with victims and their assigned advocates. While Riley’s role is vital, he believes victim advocates are among the most important resources available to any sexual assault survivor. “They can be an ear to listen, provide support, advocate for the victim, coordinate services and even accompany the survivor to difďŹ cult meetings or appointments,â€? said Riley. “These individuals volunteer their services because they truly care, and we’re lucky to have phenomenal advocates who go above and beyond.â€? Throughout her career as a victim advocate, Bryant has experienced several cases that differ from one another on multiple levels. “We offer a wealth of information and are trained to help a victim begin their healing process,â€? said Bryant. “Often times it’s easier for a victim to tell an advocate personal information that could be difďŹ cult to reveal to others.â€? Advocates act as peers, allowing victims the opportunity to speak with someone who will not place rank, age or bias of any kind into the conversation. “Victim advocates have a positive effect on so many individuals,â€? said Williams. “They show how important a life is and how we need to treat all of our brothers and sisters in arms.â€? For more information, contact the Fort Eustis SARC at 268-8967, or the Langley AFB SARC at 764-7272.
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When it comes to people programs, community support and quality of life, Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support offers a variety of events and functions to help Service members and their families stay active throughout the year. The ďŹ tness centers offer many activities and programs for JBLE Service members and their families. “Our intramural sports program covers ďŹ ve major sports: ag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball and softball,â€? said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Brown, 633rd Force Support Squadron ďŹ tness and sports section chief. The ďŹ tness centers also host special events and competitions, including the Special Olympics, bench press and weight lifting competitions, ďŹ tness appreciation days and fun runs, Brown said. “We also hold one big program annually called May Fitness Month,â€? said Brown. “We incorporate different events each week of the month, such as a quadrathlon challenge, “aerobathon,â€? and invite local vendors, running specialists and a chiropractor to help our Service members learn about good health.â€? Brown said he is most looking forward to the squadron challenge, which gives units across JBLE an opportunity to compete against each other while having fun. “We want Service members to meet new people, make new friends and have fun in the process,â€? said Brown. “We not only want to help and teach our members ways to get in shape and lead healthy lives, but the purpose of an event like May Fitness Month is to provide JBLE Service members a way to network with others during their tours here.â€? The Force Support fun doesn’t end at ďŹ tness. JBLE’s Information, Tickets and Travel ofďŹ ce provides a multitude of entertainment opportunities for U.S. military members and families. ITT can help Service members plan trips and buy tickets at discounted prices to movie theatres, concerts and amusement parks. For sports fans, ITT offers tickets to professional football, basketball, hockey and baseball games. “Our objective is to supply a variety of
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U.S. Air Force Airmen execute a Total Resistance Exercise suspension training exercise at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, July 11, 2012. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis ďŹ tness centers host special events and competitions, including the Special Olympics, bench press and weight lifting competitions, ďŹ tness appreciation days and fun runs.
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U.S. Army Soldiers and family members race around the gokart track at the Fort Eustis mini-Park, Aug. 17, 2012. In addition to the go-kart track, the mini-Park offers batting cages and a mini-golf course.
trusted, cost-effective and quality services that will beneďŹ t the overall morale of military families,â€? said Kristin Benson, 733rd Force Support Division ITT specialist. Benson said in addition to offering great deals at movie theaters, theme parks and discounted dining, ITT also serves as a hub for information about the base, local area and surrounding region. For those who prefer outdoor activities like ďŹ shing and boating, JBLE Outdoor
Recreation offers facilities and equipment rentals for Service members and families to take advantage of. Bethel Park, located next to the Landings at Langley housing area, is maintained by Outdoor Recreation, and offers activities including ďŹ shing, boat rentals, paddleboats and paintball. Fort Eustis boasts well-appointed cabins beside Eustis Lake, giving guests a waterfront lodging experience without leaving Hampton Roads.
“We want Service members to meet new people, make new friends and have fun in the process. We not only want to help and teach our members ways to get in shape and lead healthy lives, but the purpose of an event like May Fitness Month is to provide JBLE Service members a way to network with others during their tours here.â€? — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Brown 633rd Force Support Squadron ďŹ tness and sports section chief
Fort Eustis’ mini-park features a trifecta of outdoor attractions, including a gokart track, batting cages and a mini-golf course. In addition to catering to the Fort Eustis community, the mini-park offers rental rates for units and organizations looking to host morale days and special events. JBLE Force Support strives to offer a wide range of facilities to help meet whatever needs their customers have, and help keep JBLE’s members happy and healthy. Ultimately, Force Support’s goal is to provide venues for military families to release stress and keep spirits high. “We strive to boost morale for JBLE members,� said Brown. “It helps the community and personnel stay physically and emotionally prepared to do the mission, whether it is at home or downrange.� For more information, visit: http:// www.jbleforcesupport.com
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JBLE Exchange rewards students with ‘You Made the Grade’ program From Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs Students U.S. military members can turn good grades into rewards with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Gradeâ€? program. From ďŹ rst-graders to high school seniors, pupils who maintain a “Bâ€? average or better are eligible for the program that recognizes academic excellence. The “You Made the Gradeâ€? program rewards students with a coupon booklet ďŹ lled with free offers and discounts, including food and snacks from restaurants located within the Exchange stores. Other incentives include $5 off of a $25 iTunes gift card as well as discounts on clothing and shoes. Students with a “Bâ€? average or better can also enter the “You Made the Gradeâ€? semiannual sweepstakes to receive gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. “The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange is proud to reward military students who make it their mission to do well in school,â€? said Wayne Hansen, JBLE Exchange general manager. “Service members’ children face unique challenges inside and outside the classroom,â€? Hansen said, noting MilitaryFamily.org reports that most military
The “You Made the Gradeâ€? program rewards military students with a coupon booklet ďŹ lled with free offers and discounts, including food and snack offers from restaurants located within the Exchange locations. children will attend nine different schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. “The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange recognizes these students’ challenges, and they deserve to be rewarded.â€? Students, including those who are home-schooled, can receive a “You Made the Gradeâ€? coupon booklet by presenting valid military identiďŹ cation and proof of an overall “Bâ€? average at the JBLE Exchanges administrative ofďŹ ces. Eligible students can pick up one coupon booklet for each qualifying report card. Entries for the gift card sweepstakes can be submitted twice a year, with drawings typically held in June and December. Students and guardians can visit the JBLE Exchange locations for more information.
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From Department of the Army ofďŹ cial photographs to three-dimensional printing of command shields and everything in between, the Enterprise Multimedia Center at Fort Eustis provides support to members of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community, as well as the entire U.S. military. The EMC is the one-stop shop for at-cost visual information services to include graphics, photography, exhibits, video production and audio visual support. “Visual communications are a morale builder and a major communication device in today’s military,â€? said Michael Maxey, EMC visual information manager. “Soldiers who come in the service today are used to seeing high-end graphics in movies and video games, so we have to create high-end products that will catch their eye and engage their minds.â€? EMC is divided into six departments including audio/visual, graphics and targetry, digital signage, television and video, fabrica-
tion and photography. The graphics department provides 3-D command shields, posters and displays with the ability to print on virtually any surface. They can also design, print and install training aids, such as 80-foot-by-100-foot oor maps and range targets. The AV team provides audio and video systems for conferences, ceremonies and other major events. They also provide AV equipment check-out and training for smaller events and productions. The digital signage department assists units with the purchase, design development and installation of digital signage displays. Once a display is set up, they continue their support by providing training to unit members on how to keep their display up to date. The video production team documents military events and produces training videos. They also provide video streaming services that allow U.S. Army Soldiers to view and participate in events such as live conferences over the internet. The fabrication department can build products from the ground up,
such as terrain models and large-format command boards by using computerized routers, plasma cutters and laser engravers. The photography department documents military events and missions, as well as DA photographs required for Soldiers’ ofďŹ cial folders and promotion boards. EMC photographers travel to support studio photography needs at various bases that may not have full time visual information capabilities. With a wide range of products and capabilities, EMC staff maintain a common mission: to support U.S. Service members and meet their multimedia needs. “If a Soldier is down range and can perform their job just a little bit better or faster because they remember seeing the information on a large poster or 3-D model, we may have helped save their life,â€? said Maxey. “We think outside the box and we care.â€? For more information or to order products and services, customers must log in to the Visual Information Ordering Site at www.vios. army.mil.
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Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted the 2014 Women’s History Month commemoration at Fort Eustis, March 28. The event focused on the role of women in U.S. Army history, and how U.S. Service members, both male and female, can learn from women’s sacrifices. The commemoration featured music from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, two video presentations and two guest speakers. “Although this [commemoration] focuses on women, the real focus is on [Service members],” said retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michele Jones, former command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Reserve. “In this military, gender is not an issue. Everyone has the potential to succeed here. Women and men got us here together.” Jones spoke about the importance of professionalism for women today, and how they can overcome challenges with a commitment to serve, the courage to fight and strength of character. “In the military, I know people saw me first as a female and then saw my rank or position,” said Jones. “As women, we don’t need to get defensive, but we must show our strength through our professionalism and prove we deserve to be where we are.” She believes capabilities will always outshine predispositions and she encouraged others to see potential and work ethic before anything else.
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U.S. Army ST-914 pushes the stern of the Logistics Support Vessel 7 while maneuvering safely into port during a Joint Logistics Over the Shore exercise at Port of Anchorage, Alaska, March 28. Soldiers from Fort Eustis' 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) joined other U.S. Service members in the JLOTS exercise, which trains personnel to execute offshore loading and unloading of strategic ships when fixed port facilities are unavailable or denied due to enemy activities.
U.S. Army Col. Randal Nelson, 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, briefs Brig. Gen. Robert Carlson, 372nd Engineer Brigade commander, on the brigade's capabilities during the Joint Logistics-Over-theShore exercise at Port of Anchorage, Alaska, March 29. During the exercise, U.S. Army Soldiers from Fort Eustis' 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) trained to be able to o discharge cargo from vessels anchored off-shore, transport cargo to various shore-based off-load sites and marshall cargo for movement inland.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Fort Eustiis' 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) operate a crane to move shipping containers and equipment durring a Joint Logistics-Over-the-Shore exercise at Port of Anchorage, Alaska, March 29. LOTS operations includ de offshore loading and unloading strategic ships when port facilities are unavailable.
A U.S. Army landing craft utility docks at an unimproved ramp during Joint LogisticsOver-the-Shore training at Port of Anchorage, Alaska, March 29. LOTS operations are conducted over unimproved shorelines, through fixed ports not accessible to deep draft shipping, and through fixed ports that are inadequate without the use of LOTS capabilities.
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APRIL 4, 2014 “Keeping it Basic” attendees listen to guest speakers during a mentoring session at Langley Air Force Base, March 25. The program reminds U.S. Air Force Airmen of what they learned in Basic MilitaryTraining such as respect, professionalism, discipline and teamwork and continues to build on that foundation.
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“Keeping it Basic” is a junior enlisted mentoring program with two courses, one for men and one for women. The program reminds U.S. Air Force Airmen of what they learned in Basic Military Training, such as respect, professionalism, discipline and teamwork and continues to build on that foundation. From the moment an Airman’s journey begins at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for BMT they learn how to incorporate the U.S. Air Force core values into every aspect of their lives. Years down the road, some Airmen allow distance to form between themselves and the core values and that’s when “Keeping it Basic” steps in. Individuals in the program are able to network with Airmen from other units and connect with guest speakers from a widerange of backgrounds. U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Janna Wesley, 633rd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section superintendent, created the program and led the women’s mentoring session, held Feb. 27. “Regardless of your rank, position or longevity in the Air Force, Airmen should display honor, pride and discipline,” said Wesley. “At times, adherence to and belief in the basic principles diminishes once Airmen leave technical training, and we want to steer Airmen away from that mindset.” Senior Master Sgt. Sean Garner, Air Combat Command Directorate of Maintenance and Logistics F-35 supply chain manager, led the men’s mentoring session March 25,
The program reminds U.S. Air Force Airmen of what they learned in Basic MilitaryTraining, such as respect, professionalism, discipline and teamwork. and discussed issues facing young Airmen. “Senior Master Sgt. Wesley noticed a trend in Airmen losing their way, particularly with customs and courtesies, dress and appearance and when using social media,” said Garner. “We offer a non-retribution environment to discuss issues. It also allows them time to reflect on why they wear the uniform and how important they are to the Air Force mission.” Topics discussed included effective communication techniques, how to properly address fellow U.S. Service members, and personal health. Additionally, Airmen discussed financial responsibility, suicide prevention, social support and sexual assault awareness and prevention. Staff Sgt. Angeline Camacho, 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, enjoyed how the session was tailored to discuss issues she felt strongly about. “It reminded me and fellow Airmen that the tools we learned in basic training are the same tools we need to be successful in the Air Force,” said Camacho. “No matter our rank we’re all impressionable but it doesn’t have to affect or define our capacity to lead.” Wesley plans to hold future sessions open to Airmen of all ranks. Airmen interested in attending or becoming a guest speaker may contact Wesley at 764-5226.
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Tight budget may force involuntary separation By Gary Sheftick ARMY NEWS SERVICE
The involuntary separation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the force may be necessary as the U.S. Army draws down in strength over the next few years, the service’s vice chief of staff told members of Congress March 26. U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on readiness and management support, about the implications of constrained budgets. So far, the Army has been able to draw down its end strength primarily through attrition, Campbell said, as the force has gone from about 570,000 Soldiers on active duty to about 520,000 today. He said bringing the force down to 490,000 will probably require about 5,000 involuntary separations over the next three years. Bringing the end strength down to 450,000 Soldiers by 2019 will be even tougher, he said. “It’s probably going to be in the neighborhood of 35,000 involuntary separations,” he told lawmakers, adding that if full sequestration kicks in and the Army is required to drop to 420,000 Soldiers, the level of Soldiers cut involuntarily will be even higher. Involuntary separations involve “a really big category” of personnel actions, Campbell said. He explained that it includes twotime non-selects for officer promotions. It includes retention control points for enlisted Soldiers who remain at the same rank too long. And it includes boards under the Qualitative Service Program for senior noncommissioned officers, he said. Officer Separation Boards and Selective Early Retirement Boards, known as SERBs, are taking place for many officers, Campbell reported in his written statement to the subcommittee. The boards started with lieutenant colonels and colonels. Now, similar boards will begin looking at senior captains and majors in year groups that were assessed to support a larger force during the height of the two recent conflicts. Some company commanders coming back from Afghanistan may be involuntarily cut from the force, Campbell said, telling members of Congress that kind of personnel action is “tough” and results in a valuable loss of experience. Only allowing the best Soldiers to re-en-
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The involuntary separation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the force may be necessary as the U.S. Army draws down in strength over the next few years, the service's vice chief of staff told members of Congress March 26. U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell said bringing the force down to 490,000 will probably require about 5,000 involuntary separations over the next three years.
list will also be a big part of the drawdown, Campbell said at the hearing. “It’s us being very tough on re-enlistment.” If Soldiers coming off active duty cannot find jobs immediately, the Army must fund unemployment pay for them, Campbell said. He added that the Army paid about $500 million in unemployment compensation last year. “But we have this thing called ‘Soldier for Life,’” Campbell said, referring to a transition assistance program to help Soldiers reintegrate, build resumes and prepare them for employment in the private sector. Soldiers now begin the program one year before leaving the service. The tight budget has also forced a return to “tiered readiness,” Campbell said. Under tiered readiness, referred to as Army Force Generation units not scheduled to deploy in the immediate future are not fully resourced, and are instead maintained at lower levels of readiness. “Progressive readiness is really what we’ve had the last 12 years with ARFORGEN – Army Force Generation – where there’s predictability ... and you have time to build up,” Campbell said. The Army has used tiered readiness in the past, before it developed the more recent ARFORGEN model. Campbell said that fiscal realities require the force to use it again as a “bridging strategy” to get past constrained budgets. SEE BUDGET PAGE 18
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She began her career in 1974 as a clerk typist for the Army Corps of Engineers, but after more than 40 years on the job, one of the command’s most experienced acquisition professionals retired April 3. Deborah Ramirez served as the Army Contracting Command and Mission and Installation Contracting Command liaison to Training and Doctrine Command for more than 10 years. Her steadfast work with TRADOC has been instrumental in improving TRADOC’s contracting and contract management process, creating efficiencies and enhancing mission accomplishment. Prior to joining the acquisition field, Ramirez worked in various clerical positions with the Missile Command and NASA until hired in a permanent position in 1976. Ramirez successfully transitioned from the clerical field into the 1102 career series after seeking higher education and professional development opportunities, and receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Alabama, Huntsville, through the Cooperative Education Program in 1984. Subsequently, she earned a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2001, and graduated with honors with a Master of public administration in 2002. Ramirez is also a graduate of the Defense Leadership and Management Program and a member of the Army Acquisition Corps. “She has established herself as an honest broker and maintains an open line of communication with the TRADOC senior leadership and requiring activities,” said Sue Gonser, the MICC-Fort Eustis deputy director. “Building upon the positive relationships, Deborah has continually sought to synchronize the contracting mission and strengthen the partnership between the ACC, MICC and TRADOC headquarters staff and requiring activities.” Gonser points to the stand-up of the ACC
“I will miss the opportunity to communicate, corroborate and collaborate with professionals – those people who come to work each day with a positive attitude, take responsibility for their actions, and who seek opportunities to make a difference.” Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill — Deborah Ramirez Deborah Ramirez retired April 3, from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command retiring after more than Field Directorate Office at Fort Eustis, after more than 40 years of federal service. Ramirez 40 years of federal service has served as the Army Contracting Command and Mission and ICC liaison to Training
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Community of Practice for the five liaison/ contract support element teams assigned to ACC and MICC as one of Ramirez’s major contributions The deputy director said it has been a pleasure knowing Ramirez personally and working with her professionally. “Her retirement, while a joyous occasion for her, is a major loss to TRADOC and the Mission Installation Contracting Command,” Gonser said. Ramirez has previously served as a division chief with the Army Contracting Agency Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center, supporting the Program Executive Office-Enterprise Information Systems; managed the Mass Transportation Program outside the National Capitol Region for the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management, Resource Analysis and Business Practices; was a procurement analyst and adviser to the Army G-4, Logistics Integration Agency; contract specialist for PEO Fire Support; and a cost and price analyst at the Army’s Strategic Defense Command and Missile Command in Huntsville after entering the 1102 career field. Of all the assignments Ramirez has served, her most memorable came when she was stationed at the Pentagon. When the plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11, Ramirez had taken leave to work on a research paper at the Army War College library in Carlisle, Pa. Even though she was not at the Pentagon that day, her plant, with a single stem about 8 to 9 inches tall, was there.
“When I returned to the building, it was drooping and pitiful looking,” Ramirez said. “Fortunately, my office had no significant damage, only a heavy infusion of smoke. The plant has stayed with me and occupied my office ever since. The plant is special to me and serves as my reminder of the sacrifices made by so many and as a symbol of Army values.” The plant is a Sansevieria trifasciata, also called a mother-in-law’s tongue. It is easy to grow, hard to kill and, it is said, it helps to purify the air when grown indoors as a houseplant, according to Ramirez. Ramirez admitted she’s ready to retire, but she’ll miss the opportunity of working with people. “I will miss the opportunity to communicate, corroborate and collaborate with professionals – those people who come to work each day with a positive attitude, take responsibility for their actions, and who seek “She has established herself as an honest broker and maintains an opportunities to make a difference,” she open line of communication with the TRADOC senior leadership and said. Short-term retirement plans include esrequiring activities. Building upon the positive relationships, Debocaping the harsh winter conditions of the rah has continually sought to synchronize the contracting mission and northeast to warmer climes in the south strengthen the partnership between the ACC, MICC and TRADOC with her husband, Mike. They plan to travheadquarters staff and requiring activities.” el and enjoy spending time with family and — Sue Gonser friends in retirement. They also have a 41Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Eustis deputy director foot sailboat they are renovating for cruising and adventuring down the Intracoastal Waterway.
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U.S. Navy Petty Officers 2nd Class Craig Beasley and Franchesca Foxx, Joint Task Force Civil Support operations specialists, dispose of leaves during an enlisted Service member volunteer event at the Nelson House in Yorktown, March 21.The historic Nelson House is the former residence of Thomas Nelson, the fourth governor of Virginia and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn Blakley
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Joint Task Force-Civil Support personnel volunteered their time to the local community to help maintain the grounds of the Nelson House in Yorktown, March 21. Eleven JTF-CS enlisted U.S. Service members and one civilian collected more than 10 bags of leaves, laid new mulch around bushes and completed overall grooming of the grounds. U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Capps, the JTF-CS senior enlisted leader, said he is always looking for opportunities to get out in the community and lend a helping hand wherever and whenever it is needed. “The Yorktown Battlefield staff said they could use a hand,” said Capps. “We came out here to spend a couple of hours cleaning out flower beds and laying down new mulch.” The historic Nelson House is the former residence of Thomas Nelson, the fourth governor of Virginia and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Nelson House is one of the most frequently visited sites at the Yorktown Battlefield, one of the three sectors of National Colonial Historic Park. The National Colonial Historic Park is comprised of the Yorktown Battlefield, Historic Jamestown and the Colonial Parkway. “The historic significance of this area is pretty cool,” said Capps. “There is a lot of
history here, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. It’s nice to be able to give back the community and help them out when we can.” Mike Byrd, volunteer coordinator at Yorktown Battlefield and U.S. Air Force veteran, said he is not surprised by the efforts of members of JTF-CS. “Military members like to volunteer their time to help the community,” said Byrd. “I have the best job in the world because I get to work with people like that.” The volunteers’ cleanup efforts are significant because the park does not have the staff to continuously keep the grounds of the Nelson House maintained, said Byrd. “We have a very limited maintenance staff in the park,” said Byrd. “When folks volunteer to help us clean up and do these things, it’s huge.” This was the first community enhancement endeavor in the Hampton Roads area involving JTF-CS enlisted personnel as a collective group. The unit plans to expand community volunteer-work in the future. The Fort Eustis-based joint task force anticipates, plans and prepares for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense support of civil authority response operations. When directed, the unit deploys to coordinate response to help save lives and prevent further injury after a man-made or natural disaster.
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New BRAC round would save money, increase readiness By David Vergun ARMY NEWS SERVICE
As the budget shrinks and as the active U.S. Army draws down to 490,000, elimination of excess infrastructure is needed, say leaders from the Army’s Installations, Housing & Partnerships. There’s a lot of spaces and facilities at installations throughout the U.S. are – or will soon not – be fully utilized or just partially utilized, said Paul Cramer, deputy assistant secretary for IHP. Yet by law, he said, the Army is required to maintain those facilities – plumbing, heating, air and so on. So the Army’s recommendation to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congress, is that a new round of BRAC – base realignment and closure – is needed for 2017, he said. The Army is finalizing its review of its database on infrastructure status and will share its findings of excess capacity to OSD, he said. OSD will present its draft BRAC legislative proposal to Congress most likely by April. IHP provides policy, programming and oversight of the secretary of the Army’s Title 10 responsibilities in real estate, military construction, housing, engineering and BRAC and reports to Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment. If Congress authorizes another BRAC round, the Army would develop a longterm force structure plan, said Andy Napoli, assistant for BRAC, IHP. For the last round of BRAC, 2005, the Army provided a 20-year plan, he said. While there’s a lot of talk about Army end strength going down even further
BUDGET FROM PAGE 15 “Tiered readiness really focuses on certain units and that’s where the money has to go,” Campbell said. He explained that units in Korea would be fully resourced, as would those preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. The Global Response Force would also be fully resourced. For everyone else, he said, “you have what you have and your training readi-
An AN/MLQ-34 “TACJAM” Countermeasure Set is moved from Fort Monmouth, N.J., to a museum in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., July 14, 2011.The U.S. Army will recommend a new round of Base Realignment and Closures for 2017 to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Congress.
than 490,000 and with the budget in a state of flux, Cramer said the Army can, nonetheless provide a rough order of magnitude of additional excess capacity created by further force structure cuts by plugging possible changes into its facility requirement models and algorithms. “You have to know where you’re at first, in order to know where you want to be,” he said, describing the process they’re now finalizing.
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During a media engagement the other day, Hammack told the interviewer “we want all installations to be 100 percent utilized, not 75 or 85 percent,” Napoli said. In other words, a new BRAC round should not be done in piecemeal, shaving infrastructure from every single the installation to balance the reductions. Rather, it would be more prudent in terms of management and readiness to close underutilized installations and consolidate the remainder, he said. Napoli explained that reducing the infrastructure and manpower of an installation by, say, 20 percent, would not benefit the community outside the gate. That 20 percent reduction would have a ripple effect in the community, with losses in revenues for hotels, fast food, real estate and so on. If a community doesn’t subscribe to a BRAC closure, they’d be locking themselves in to that 20 percent or whatever cut is made, he said, and they wouldn’t have as much say in how the land or structures are utilized as they would under BRAC. On the other hand, if a facility were slated to close under BRAC, the community
would, by law, have more tools, grants, and input in how the land and facilities are reutilized, he continued. And, those facilities that are not affected by BRAC or that gain through re-consolidation, would not be harmed. “We think there’s an argument to be made that there’s goodness for all communities to be in on the BRAC talks process,” Napoli said. Cramer said there are examples of communities “that fought BRAC05 and now say it was the best thing that happened to us.” There is life after BRAC. He cited a number of installations including Port San Antonio, Texas, Fort Ord, Calif., and Fort Monmouth, N.J., that were turned over to the community which redeveloped the land and structures commercially with subsequent benefits in employment and tax revenue. Mr Cramer added that the reserve component, particularly the National Guard, has expressed some interest in a future round of BRAC. In BRAC05, he said a limited number of states decided to come onboard and as a result they found cost savings and other efficiencies by consolidating smaller armories into larger ones near population centers.
States not participating in BRAC05 saw that and now they too want to get in on the benefits, he said.
ness will continue to go lower and lower and lower.” He said under tiered readiness, only 20 percent of the operational force will be able conduct collective training at a level necessary “to meet our strategic requirements.” That means 80 percent of the force will remain at lower readiness levels, he reported in his written statement to the subcommittee. “Unless National Guard and Reserve
forces are preparing for deployment, they will largely be funded for readiness at the individual, crew and squad level,” Campbell’s statement said. However, a total of 19 brigade combat teams are scheduled to rotate through combat training centers this year to conduct decisive action and unified land operations training. Some of the brigades have not done these types of large-scale force-on-force maneuvers at the National
Training Center or other CTCs in 10 years, he said. “The return to direct action (training) in 2013 revealed that many tank platoon sergeants had never performed as a member of a tank crew,” Campbell stated. “Some company commanders had never maneuvered their units as a part of a combined-arms team, and field-grade officers often had no experience in combined-arms maneuvers.”
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New BRAC not the same as old The proposed BRAC17 would not resemble the BRAC05 round, Napoli said. For one, BRAC05 was more expensive than other rounds before it because Army force structure at the time was increasing due to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Secondly, installations in Korea and Germany were being turned over to the host countries and tens of thousands of Soldiers were returning to the U.S. and more spaces were needed for them here at home. Third, BRAC05 was also used as a tool to convert the Army from a Cold War legacy force to a modern, more easily deployable modular brigade combat team structure. Even with those cost increases, Napoli said the Army is realizing more than a billion dollars of savings a year as a result of BRAC05. “That’s not an insignificant return on investment.” Napoli and Cramer both said BRAC17 won’t have those three variables in play and that even greater cost savings and efficiencies could be realized.
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School liaison ofďŹ cers are the connection between military families and school administrations. They provide support during permanent changes of station and deployments to ensure dependent children receive every opportunity for quality education. Joint Base Langley-Eustis parents can seek assistance from two liaisons – one at Fort Eustis and the other at Langley Air Force Base – who have made it their goal to cater to the exceptional requirements of children of military parents. “Hampton Roads is a superb place for families. Our location offers unlimited points of interest in the surrounding communities with local schools committed to providing a quality education for our families,â€? said Glendeline Lee, 633rd Force Support Squadron school liaison ofďŹ cer. “My role is to improve transitional support for school children of military personnel by establishing partnerships between the base and local schools, advocating for military children, increasing awareness of the
“We’re here to assist with the partnerships between schools and our military community. We aim to prevent, identify and resolve impacting concerns for our military students in transition and during deployments.â€? — Christine Stiefel Fort Eustis School Liaison OfďŹ cer
unique needs of military students in kindergarten through 12th grade.� There are two school systems that serve Langley AFB, and one that serves Fort Eustis. Main base housing residents attend Hampton City Schools, consisting of 36 schools, while the nearby Bethel Manor residents attend York County Schools, comprised of 19 schools. Lee also provides support for Poquoson Schools. The Fort Eustis liaison services Newport News, Williamsburg and James City county families.
“We’re here to assist with the partnerships between schools and our military community,â€? said Christine Stiefel, Fort Eustis School Liaison OfďŹ cer. “We aim to prevent, identify and resolve impacting concerns for our military students in transition and during deployments through educating families about our local school and installation policies, while providing scholarship and college or vocational information we prepare families for their next journey.â€? Recognizing that one size does not ďŹ t all, parents are also offered a variety of options to meet the needs of individual students and their parents including magnet schools and at-home instruction. For parents seeking home instruction options, they must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet Virginia Board of Education requirements, enroll children in a superintendent-approved correspondence course or provide a curriculum and evidence proving capability to provide sufďŹ cient education for the child. Individual school districts can assist parents with additional requirements.
Parents should bring the following documents to the new school at the time of student registration: â– Student’s original birth certiďŹ cate â– Record of immunizations â– Document of recent physical, within one year of entry â– Proof of residence â– Student’s social security card â– Individual Education Plan for students with special needs â– Legal documents, as needed (court custody, adoption, foster, etc.) â– Previous school records or correct address for request of records Once children are enrolled and the family gets settled, parents are encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities within their children’s schools and can contact them directly in order to do so. For more information, call the Fort Eustis liaison at 878-3514 or 225-1885 for the Langley AFB liaison. Parents can also reference the JBLE Handbook for Parents of School Age Children at http://new.jbleforcesupport.com/docs/SLO/jble_slo_ handbook_2013_2014.pdf.
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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 15 at the Fort Eustis Club. This year’s theme is “Confronting the Holocaust … American Responses.” The guest speaker is Dr. Anthony Santoro, president of the National Genocide Education Project.Tickets are $10 per person and include Army Emergency Relief campaign lunch. RSVP by April 7 to Sgt. 1st Class Tamara Marshall at The 2014 Army Emergency Relief campaign is ongoing tamara.d.marshall.mil@mail.mil. through May 15. The campaign highlights the benefits of seFor more information, call 878-6849, ext. 3375. lecting AER to resolve short-term financial difficulties and provides the opportunity for Soldiers to help fellow Soldiers. This Range schedule year’s theme is “Army Emergency Relief – A Soldier’s First Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limChoice.” Soldiers needing financial assistance can contact its to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations their unit chain of command or visit the Fort Eustis AER office or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in person) from at 705 Washington Blvd., suite 132. the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control For more information, visit www.aerhq.org or call 878-2137. technician. The range operations schedule through April 9 is: Home buying and selling seminars ■ Friday – BTRACS, Range 1, POW Range 2, 3 (7 a.m. to The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a Home 10 p.m.) Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 8, and a Home Sell■ Saturday and Sunday – POW Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 ing Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., April 10. Both seminars will p.m.) take place in the Civil Engineer Division conference room at ■ Monday – BTRACS, Range 1, POW Range 3 (7 a.m. to 1407 Washington Blvd. Industry speakers will include a real- 10 p.m.) tor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The sem■ Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3, 6 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) inars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, ■ Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) reservists, National Guard and their family members. All personnel are required to check in and out with Range RSVP at least three business days prior to attending the Control before going into or departing from any range or trainseminar of your choice.To register, call 878-2977/5687/5579. ing area. For more information, call the Range Control office at 878Softball league letter of intent 4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234. All Fort Eustis military units interested in participating in the 2014 intramural softball league must submit a letter of intent SCFEWarrior Run by April 14. Letters can be dropped off at Fitness and Sports Registration is open for the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis 5K offices at Anderson Field House or McClellan Fitness Center and 10K Warrior Run scheduled for 7 a.m., April 26 at Anderor emailed to gloria.d.anderson.naf@mail.mil. All players must son Field House. The 10K run is $30 for all groups; 5K run or be active-duty U.S. military members with a valid ID card.The walk is $25 for all groups; fun run is $15 for ages 12 and under; number of teams is limited and will be determined by the and both 5K and 10 K races are $50 for all groups. Prizes will date and time the LOI is submitted. Games will be tentative- be awarded in all categories.To register, visit http://active.com/ ly played at Fort Eustis, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and fort-eustis-va/running/races/scfe-5-and-10k-warrior-run-2014. Cheatham Annex. A mandatory coaches meeting will take place at 11 a.m., April 16 at the Naval Weapons Station Gym. Earth Day 2014 events For more information, contact Gloria Anderson at 878-0013. April 22 marks the 44th national celebration of Earth Day, a time to make the Fort Eustis community a more sustainable Spring clean-up and eco-friendly place to work and live.The following volunteer Spring clean up is scheduled for April 19-25 at Fort Eustis. activities will take place April 21-25: Organizations and Soldiers are asked to clean their areas of re■ NatureTrail Clean-up – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 21. sponsibility in accordance with the following schedule: ■ Environmental Information Fair – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April ■ April 19-20 – Housing areas 22 at the Fort Eustis Club. Pay-as-you-go lunch will be available ■ April 21-25 – Common areas, unit sponsored areas, bar- and tickets can be redeemed for a free environmentalT-shirt. racks and work areas ■ TugboatTours – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 23 around the James River Reserve Fleet. Fort Eustis fishing permit ■ Harrison Shoreline Plantings – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 23. Effective April 15, a permit will be required for all individu■ BoxTurtle Survey – 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 24 at training arals who fish at Fort Eustis. Permits can be purchased from 9 eas one and two. a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Outdoor Recre■ Matthew Jones House Tours – 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. ation office at 828 Kells Dr.The cost is $10 per year and partic- and 11:30 a.m., April 25. ipants must obtain a Virginia state fishing license prior to purFor more information, contact Arba Williamson at 878-7378 chasing a permit. or arba.g.williamson2.civ@mail.mil or Karen Harvey at 878For more information, call 878-2610. 5210 or karen.l.harvey-harris.ctr@mail.mil.
Easter Sunday Brunch The Fort Eustis Club will host an Easter Sunday Brunch on April 20 at 2123 Pershing Ave. The menu will feature a breakfast and omelet bar, hot buffet, carving station, soup, salad, dessert and beverages. The cost is $24 for adults, $12 for children ages six to 12 and free for children ages five and under. Seating times will be from 10 a.m. to noon and from noon to 2 p.m. Reservations are required and the last day to make or cancel reservations is April 17. To make reservations, call Lisa Wilson at 878-5700 or email lisa.a.wilson.naf@mail. mil.
Prescription DrugTake Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 26 at the Fort Eustis Exchange at 1386 Lee Boulevard and the Langley Air Force Base Exchange at 51 Spaatz Drive.The Joint Base LangleyEustis community can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officials for proper disposal. For more information, contact Walter Gaines at walter.m. gaines.civ@mail.mil or Sgt. 1st Class Sharonda Howell at sharonda.d.howell.mil@mail.mil.
Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for April will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Civilian Professional Development – 9 to 10:30 a.m., April 7, Problem Solving Strategies, and 1:30 to 3 p.m., April 24, Improving Personal Relationships. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., April 15. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., April 8 and 22. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, April 18. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 18. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, April 17. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., April 17. ■ Military Knowledge for Military Spouses – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 14-16. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Family Advocacy Program The Family Advocacy Program is offering the following classes at 213 Calhoun St. ■ 1-2-3 Magic – 9 a.m. to noon, April 11, 18 and 25. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 a.m., April 10. ■ ParentingTechniques – 3 to 4 p.m., April 22. For more information or to register, call 878-0807. No children please.
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The Health and Wellness Center will host a Five Love Languages class from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. The class will teach participants how to identify their own love language, their partner’s love language and how to communicate. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at aillen.ford. ctr@us.af.mil or 764-2427.
From March 1 to Dec. 31, all U.S. Air Force Service members receiving dependent-rate Basic Allowance for Housing are required to recertify their entitlement. Those affected are required to provide the financial services office a signed Air Force Form 594 and source document validating the requirement for dependent-rate BAH. Service members will be notified via email when they are required to recertify and may use a marriage certificate, youngest child’s birth certificate or court order attesting to physical custody. Those who do not respond by the established suspense date will have their BAH reduced to single rate until they recertify. For more information, contact the FSO at 764-3333 or 633cpts.service@us.af.mil.
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron environmental flight, the Hampton Clean City Commission and the Hampton Master Gardeners will present a Rain Barrel Workshop from 9 to 11 a.m., April 24 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Registration is limited to 14 participants and the cost is $40. The workshop will provide the supplies, training and expertise for attendees to learn how to build a rain barrel. For more information or to register, contact Thomas Olexa at thomas.olexa.2@us.af.mil or 764-1090.
Holocaust Remembrance Day movie showings
The Holocaust Remembrance Day committee will host a series of movie showings throughout the month of April at the Langley Base Theatre. Popcorn will be provided, free of charge. Below are the dates and times: ■ April 11 – Boy in the Striped Pajamas (PG-13), 1 to 3 p.m. Machen Elementary tutoring ■ April 18 – The Pianist (R), 3 to 5:30 p.m. ■ April 25 – Life is Beautiful (PG-13), 3 to 5:30 p.m. Machen Elementary School is looking for volunteers to For more information about the movie showings, con- tutor students in math, reading and writing. Sessions will tact 2nd Lt. Chance Smith at 574-7556, Senior Master Sgt. take place on Thursdays. Leon Southard at 574-6073, or the Equal Opportunity ofFor more information, contact terry.yates@us.af.mil fice at 764-5878.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee The Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee is soliciting volunteers to narrate their Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 28. Auditions will take place from 10:30 to 11 a.m., April 7 at Quesada Hall. For more information about volunteering, contact 2nd Lt. Chance Smith at 764-7556 or Senior Master Sgt. Lee Southard at 764-6073.
Anger Management classes The Health and Wellness Center will host Anger Management classes from 2 to 3:30 p.m., April 7, 14, 21 and 28.The class will teach participants how to identify and express the normal, healthy feeling of anger before it gets out of control and results in negative consequences. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at aillen.ford. ctr@us.af.mil or 764-2427.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Committee The Asian Pacific American Heritage planning committee will host its next meeting at 11:00 a.m. April 11, 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Langley Chapel Auditorium. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Darwin Mallari at 574-5004, or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
Call for Asian artifacts The Asian Pacific American Heritage planning committee is soliciting Asian artifacts that will be used during the month of May to showcase the Asian culture. We are asking for figurines, costumes or any other significant item that we may use. All items will be returned to the rightful owners after the celebration. If interested, call Master Sgt. Lynn Ward at 764-3414 or Master Sgt. Tamika Richmond at 764-5550.
Annual Restoration Advisory Board Langley Air Force Base will solicit public interest regarding the annual Restoration Advisory Board.The purpose of the board is to inform the public of the base environmental restoration program. For more information, contact John Tice at 764-9394 or john.tice@us.af.mil.
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Thrift shop: Tuesday and Wednesday from10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for consignments. Exchange Game Division Bateman Library: Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will now buy a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Bateman used video games from shoppers in exchange for gift cards Library at 764-2906. through its new program, Game Division. Shoppers can visit the Exchange PowerZone to sell games, consoles and ac- Personal Safety classes cessories including from Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host personal safety classes at the Shellbank Fitness CenPSP, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo and Nintendo 3DS games. ter at 3:30 p.m., April 18 and 24 for women and at the Air For more information, call 766-1282. Combat Command Fitness Center at 4 p.m., April 10 for ABU maternity uniform shortage men. Additionally, there will be a co-ed class every MonThe Defense Logistics Agency is in the final phases of day and Friday at 11 a.m. at the ACC Fitness Center. switching over to the lighter weight fabric Airman Battle For more information, contact the SAPR office at 764-7272. Uniforms. Due to this change, Army Air Force Exchange Service Military Clothing Sales stores now have an ap- Sexual Assualt Awareness activities proximately 90-day shortage of ABU maternity uniforms. ■ Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Fair – The blue maternity uniforms are currently in stock and April 2 and 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at U.S. Air Force Hoscommanders have the ability to authorize their wear until pital Langley the supply system recovers by approximately May 2014. ■ Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – April 5 beginning at 10 a.m. at the PeninsulaTown Center, with a rain date of April 12. Langley undergoes network modernization ■ JBLE SAPR Clothesline Project – April 2 and 16 from Langley Air Force Base is undergoing a major network- 9 to 11:30 a.m. at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, and April ing upgrade to 210 buildings on base. Throughout the pro- 30 at 9 a.m. at Memorial Park, with a rain date of May 7. cess, users should expect some lapses in communication ■ SAPR Annual Poetry Slam and STAR Rally – April 30 connectivity. The project is expected to be completed by beginning at 9 a.m. at Memorial Park, with a rain date of May 7. Dec. 31. For more information about the event, contact the SAPR office at 764-7272.
Right Start
The Right Start Orientation and Information Fair will now take place at the Eaglewood Golf Course from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation includes a welcome and mission briefing by the 633rd Air Base Wing commander, information various base agencies and time to complete medical in-processing. Participants are required to bring one copy of orders, and the uniform of the day is mandatory for all military members. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend and, based on availability, free childcare may be provided. For more information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 764-3990.
Meet Your Victim Advocate events The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host “Meet Your Victim Advocate” events at the Langley Exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, and at the Langley Commissary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The events will offer games, free prizes and literature, to teach the Joint Base LangleyEustis community about the program that “makes it their business in helping others.” For more information about the event, contact the SAPR office at 764-7272.
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Spring Break: A World of Wildlife Art – 9:30 a.m. to noon, April 8-10. Children ages six to eight will use the wildlife art of Charley Harper for inspiration along with other mediums and live animal models to portray the natural world. The cost is $85, which includes a $15 supply fee. To register, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org. ■ Spring Break Planetarium Shows – The museum’s Abbitt Planetarium is open daily with four shows during spring break, April 5-20. Introduce your little astronomer to the wonders of the sky with Friendly Stars at 12:30 p.m. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in Virginia Skies. Art of Hubble showcases stunning images from the Hubble space telescope and the science behind the images at 2:30 p.m. Laser Retro welcomes viewers to rock on to music from ‘80s bands at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission. ■ Birding on the Boardwalk – 7:15 to 8:30 a.m., April 15. Visitors ages 18 and older can participate in a morning walk around the boardwalk to view spring birding activities. A short birding lesson will follow the walk. Admission is free for members and $5 for non-members, in addition to museum admission. To register in advance, call 595-9135. 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.
Isle of Wight County events ■ Homeschool Day – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 11. Homeschoolers of all ages can visit the following sites for a selection of fun and engaging activities that highlight the history of Isle of Wight County and Virginia: • Isle ofWight County Museum, 103 Main Street, Smithfield • Boykin’sTavern, 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight • Fort Boykin, 7410 Fort Boykin Trail, Isle of Wight • Fort Huger, 15080 Talcott Terrace, Isle of Wight • Carrollton-Nike Park, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton The event is free but registration is required. To register, email tneikirk@isleofwightus.net or visit www.historicisleofwight.com. ■ Easter Egg Hunt – 2 p.m., April 19. Piggy Cottontail and the Great Egg Hunt will be held at Boykin’s Tavern at 17146 Monument Circle. A traditional egg hunt will take place on the tavern’s lawn, followed by crafts, storytime, games and snacks. The cost is $5 per child and reservations are required. Boykin’s Tavern, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was named for Francis Boykin who served as a lieutenant with Patrick Henry and later camped with George Washington at Valley Forge. It is the only surviving structure associated with the Isle of Wight Courthouse of 1800. To make reservations and for more information, call 3570115 or email jwilliams@isleofwightus.net.
5K Run-Walk to Remember The Virginia War Memorial will host its third annual 5K Run-Walk to Remember at 8 p.m., April 12 at 621 South Belvidere Street in Richmond. The event is held to honor and remember the sacrifices of America’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Runners and walkers will include servicemen and women in uniform. Registration is $25 per adult participant and children ages three to 12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s Fun Run. The Wheelchair and Hand Cycle 5K is also free; however, registration is required. Participants can register in person or online at www.vawarmemorial.org. Race day registration will take place from 7:30 to 8 a.m., April 12 and packet pick up is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 11. Parking is free and the event will be held rain or shine.
ence Mini-Camp from 9 to 11:30 a.m., April 7 and from noon to 2:30 p.m., April 8 at its new waterfront classroom and lab. The event is open to students in first through sixth grade. Students will learn about marine and coastal life while enjoying hands-on activities including fishing, crabbing and netting for creatures along the shoreline. Participants are asked to bring a towel, change of clothes, water shoes or old tennis shoes, sunscreen and bottled water. The materials fee is $15 and class size is limited to 25 students. Register online at www.saintmarystarofthesea.com. For more information, contact Maritza Davila at 723-6358.
MacArthur Memorial 50th Anniversary The MacArthur Memorial 50th Anniversary commemoration will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 11-12 at 198 Bank Street in Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include a ceremonial wreath-laying, author’s forum, book signing, military-themed living history encampment and military model building. For more information, call 441-2965.
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N. Shore Road in Norfolk. For more information, call 4232052 or visit www.thehermitagemuseum.org. ■ Hampton Master Gardeners – Hampton Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Virginia Cooperative Extension, will host a spring plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 3 at Bluebird Gap Farm at 60 Pine Chapel Road in Hampton. Admission is free and the rain date is May 4. For more information, call 827-2765.
Easter Eggstravaganza Sandy Bottom Nature Park will host an Easter Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 19 at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton. The event will feature 10 Easter egg hunts for the following age groups: three to six years old and seven to 12 years old. Other activities will include a children’s craft area, goodie bags, prizes and Easter Bunny photos. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.Tickets are $5 per child. For more information, call 825-4657.
Rain barrel workshop The Hampton Clean City Commission and Hampton Master Gardeners will host a rain barrel workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 3 at Bluebird Gap Farm at 60 Pine Chapel Rd. Attendees will learn how to create a 55 gallon rain barrel.The cost is $40 at the door. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Cris Ausink at causink@ hampton.gov or call 727-1158.
The Hampton Clean City Commission is seeking volunteers for its Walk Hampton Clean event scheduled for 6 a.m. to noon, April 12. Volunteers must work with one or more partners and pick sites throughout the city where they want to clean up. The commission will provide work gloves, trash bags and litter sticks, and will pick up the filled bags. Participants are invited to join a celebration at Mill Point Park follow- Spring Seafood Festival ing the main event. The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a Spring Seafood For more information, call 727-1158 or email causink@ Festival from 3 to 8 p.m., May 21 at 8784 Guinea Road in hampton.gov. Bena. This is an all-you-can-eat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Admission is $50 per perSpring plant sale son and parking is free. Tickets must be purchased in ad■ Hermitage Museum and Gardens – The Hermitage vance and will be available until April 26. Museum and Gardens’ annual spring plant sale will be held The menu will feature fried oysters, scallops, clam fritfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 18 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ters, fish, hush puppies, fries, steamed shrimp, crabs and April 19. The event will feature heirlooms, annuals, perenni- oysters, clam chowder, barbeque, cake and ice cream. als, shrubs and native and wetland plants and trees. Admis- Clams and oysters will also be available on the half-shell. sion is $5 for adults, $3 for students, $2 for children ages six To purchase tickets, mail a self-addressed stamped legalto 18 and free for museum members, active-duty military size envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena, VA Marine Science Mini-Camp members and children ages five and under. 23018. Make checks payable to Abingdon Ruritan Club. TickSaint Mary Star of the Sea School will host a Marine SciThe Hermitage Museum and Gardens is located at 7637 ets are also available online at www.abingdonruritanclub.com.
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