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Secretary of the Air Force announces departure AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE
Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley has announced his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force's top civilian after serving for nearly five years. “It's been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force's great Airmen,” Donley said. “Their accomplishments have been nothing short of impressive and I'm humbled to be a part of this team. The Air Force has been a way of life for so much of my career, I know it will be bittersweet to say farewell.” Donley was confirmed as the 22nd secretary of the Air Force Oct. 2, 2008. He served as the acting secretary since June of that year, as well as for seven months in 1993, making him the longest serving secretary in the history of the Air Force. He also served as the service's top financial officer from 1989 to 1993. “Mike has been an invaluable adviser during my first two months as Secretary of Defense and has been an outstanding lead-
“It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force’s great Airmen. Their accomplishments have been nothing short of impressive and I’m humbled to be a part of this team. The Air Force has been a way of life for so much of my career, I know it will be bittersweet to say farewell.” — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley on announcing his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force’s top civilian
er of the Air Force for nearly five years,” said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. “His leadership came during a challenging time for the Air Force, and he helped instill a culture of responsibility, initiative and professionalism to the service. Mike has been an unwavering champion for our Airmen, their families and for American airpower. The Air Force he leaves behind is more resilient and more respected because of his leadership and personal dedication.”
Though Donley has not yet announced any future plans, he remains dedicated during his remaining time to supporting the Secretary of Defense in the many challenges that lie ahead for the service. “In the meantime, there remains much to do,” Donley said. “This is an extraordinary and exciting time for our Air Force, filled with both challenges and opportunities. I remain confident that the strength and professionalism of our Air-
men, and the commitment and determination of General Welsh, Chief Cody and our military and civilian leadership team, will continue to see us through.” Donley's 35 years of experience in the national security community also includes service in the Senate, White House and the Pentagon. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Director of Administration and Management in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Hostage III, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2014 demonstration season. Among the selections is Capt. Ryan Wick, an F-22 pilot currently stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Lt. Col. Matthew Bradley, 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron director of operations from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., will become Thunderbird No. 1, the squadron’s commander and lead pilot. As the twofold duty title implies, his responsibilities will include commanding a force of more than 100 enlisted Service members and 11 commissioned officers assigned to the Thunderbirds, along with leading all demonstration flights. Bradley will replace Lt. Col. Greg Moseley. Wick will become Thunderbird No. 6, the team’s opposing solo pilot. The solo pilots perform maneuvers that showcase the maximum capabilities of the F-16 aircraft. Capt. Jason Curtis, the current opposing solo pilot,
will transition to the lead solo position in 2014, replacing Maj. Blaine Jones. Maj. Scott Petz, an F-16 pilot stationed at Nellis AFB, Nev., will become Thunderbird No. 3, the team’s rightwing pilot. He will fly as close as 18 inches from the No. 1 jet during flight formations, demonstrating the teamwork and precision of America’s Air Force. Petz will replace Maj. Caroline Jensen. Capt. Joshua Larsen, an F-16 pilot currently stationed at Shaw AFB, S.C., will become Thunderbird No. 8, the team’s advance pilot and narrator. His duties will include advancing to show sites ahead of the team, coordinating logistical details with the local show organizers, and narrating to the crowd during performances. Larsen will replace Maj. Michael Fisher. The team is still reviewing applications for the position of Thunderbird 9, the team’s flight surgeon. An announcement will be made once the selection is finalized. “All who applied demonstrated outstanding support to our Air Force and our nation,” Moseley said. “After an extensive interview and selection process, I’m confident
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TheThunderbird Diamond formation performs the BottomUp Pass during an air show performance in Titusville, Fla., March 25.
the future of the Thunderbirds is in good hands.” The 12 officer positions on the team are two-year tours of duty. By design, the position openings are staggered, allowing the squadron to maintain continuity of experience and leadership. In odd-numbered years, Thunderbird Nos. 2, 4, 7, 10, 11 and 12 are replaced. The year 2014 will mark the Thunderbirds’ 61st season as the Air Force’s premier jet demonstration team. From mid-March until mid-November, the team travels around the country and abroad, showcasing the integrity, selfless service and excellence embodied by American Airmen everywhere.
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MAY 3, 2013 LEFT: U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Maintenance Squadron pose behind a former NASCAR competition vehicle at Langley Air Force Base, April 24. BELOW: Blake Koch (front), NASCAR number 24 vehicle driver, talks with Lt. Col. Brian Kelly, 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, about the controls of a T-38 Talon.
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AV-8 engine’s roar pierced the serenity of a quiet, cool morning. The NASCAR driver behind the wheel confidently revved the engine as his hand gripped the stick-shift. This was the day he had waited for since coming to Virginia, a chance to showcase the SupportMilitary.org car to Service members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis with the help of U.S. Air Force Col. Steve West, 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain and founder of the Support Military organization. The NASCAR team stopped by JBLE on their way up to the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Owners 400 race at Richmond, Va. West worked with Dell Hamilton, Support Military co-founder and NASCAR team member, showcasing the number 52 former NASCAR competition vehicle to JBLE. West and Hamilton created the organization together in August 2012, providing a conduit for outside organizations to be recognized as legitimate and military-friendly. This in turn gives Service members and supporters a reliable outlet to find trustworthy organizations to support. Neither of them expected it to progress so quickly. “We really have been fortunate,” said West. “It makes me happy to see there are so many people out there who are willing
U.S.Army Staff Sgt. MatthewWilliamson, 597thTransportation Brigade human resources noncommissioned officer, and his sonWestyn view a NASCAR show car at Fort Eustis,April 4. Service members learned about car number 52 from Dell Hamilton, owner of the Hamilton Means RacingTeam, and Greg Berkey, show car program coordinator.
“Without you guys, I wouldn’t be able to drive. Knowing that, it is truly an honor to represent you guys any way I can out on the track.” — Blake Koch driver for SupportMilitary.org car to do something for our troops if you just give them direction.” When the NASCAR competition vehicle showed up at JBLE, Service members at Langley and Fort Eustis showed their appreciation. At Fort Eustis, the number 52 car parked in front of the Exchange, giving viewers a chance to ask questions or just take a peek at the heavily-modified stock car. “I used to race open-wheel dirt cars,” said U.S. Army Spc. Jebediah ThomasZiemer, a generator mechanic and NASCAR enthusiast. “Seeing the next step up, I have to admit, is pretty cool.” At Langley, Service members also took the opportunity to share this unique experience with their families. “It is really nice what they did for us,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cart-
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wright, 83rd Network Operations Squadron cyber systems operations technician. “Not everyone gets a chance to spend their lunch with their family and a race car.” Cartwright also brought along his 4-year-old son, Nathan, an avid race car enthusiast, to look at the car. “Nathan really likes race cars, so this is a real treat for him,” said Cartwright. Nathan wasn’t the only child to experience the car; children and caretakers from the Bethel Youth Center also saw it and had a chance to sit in the driver’s seat. “This was an excellent surprise for the
kids,” said Shanda Misse, youth programs chief. “Once the trailer pulled up, the kids started talking and getting antsy; they really were excited to see the car.” In addition to showcasing the car around JBLE, Blake Koch, the driver for SupportMilitary.org, took time to answer questions and share his experience with NASCAR to Service members at the Langley Chapel. He expressed his appreciation for what Service members do every day. “Without you guys, I wouldn’t be able to drive,” said Koch. “Knowing that, it is truly an honor to represent you guys any way I can out on the track.”
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Television dramas depict lawyers and law professionals as sharp-suited, silvertongued briefcase wielders, too busy for the mundane and always out to solve an impossible case. Although they may not wear suits, Joint Base Langley-Eustis law professionals do have the wits and patience to advise personnel at Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base, Va., on almost everything law-related, whether it be drafting wills or solving courts-martial. “To take legal issues off the minds of our troops is the essence of our mission,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Calvin Anderson, 633rd Air Base Wing staff judge advocate. “When we do that, I know we’ve done our part to provide the command with mission-ready people.” Since legal issues take many forms, legal operations are divided into two broad categories: military justice and general law. Justice incorporates issues such as courts-martial, administrative discharges and non-judicial punishment. Leadership at all levels utilizes this side of military justice to determine fair and reasonable punishment for Service members who violate the law. More commonly, law professionals work under the general law category by providing advice, counsel and similar legal aid to JBLE personnel. “It is important for people to realize what the law office does,” said Air Force Capt. C.J. Grotewohl, Langley legal assistance chief. “Having a will finished before a deployment, filing your taxes or working out a landlord-tenant issue can save you a lot of time and trouble.” Approximately 35 to 45 clients step into the law office every week for walk-in and scheduled appointments dealing with legal assistance issues. In addition to answering questions under general law, law office personnel also work on 20 to 25 wills a week. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alta Odom, a legal assistance client, updated her will after setting up an appointment and was pleased with the service she received. “I am really happy with their assistance;
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U.S. Air Force Capt. C.J. Grotewohl, 633rd Air Base Wing legal assistance chief, helps an Airman update her will, April 18, at Langley Air Force Base.The entire legal team processes approximately 20 to 25 wills each week.
it’s relieved a lot of stress,” said Odom. “I’ve come to them before for legal advice and powers of attorney, and every time I leave, I know I am in good hands.” Legal advice comprises the majority of work handled at the legal office. They can answer questions about divorce law, Virginian law, powers of attorney, ethics issues, claims or just about anything else under the sun. Helping with personal legal issues isn’t the only function of the law office. Before hosting a fund raiser or organizational function, an individual must obtain con-
sent and counsel from the legal office. Furthermore, the law office must review all professional organizations for legal sufficiency to ensure they stay within appropriate boundaries. Legal issues of any kind have the potential to be extremely in-depth, but even the most novice legal clients can answer their own questions in the comfort of their homes. Grotewohl showcased a resource containing all of the information of the legal office at the push of a button. “Most of the questions we receive can be answered on our website,” said Grotewohl.
“It is important for people to realize what the law office does. Having a will finished before a deployment, filing your taxes or working out a landlord-tenant issue can save you a lot of time and trouble.” — U.S. Air Force Capt. C.J. Grotewohl Langley legal assistance chief
“It is quicker and more readily available, so it saves our clients’ time.” For deploying Service members with a multitude of pre-deployment tasks on their plate, going to the website to initiate a new will or power of attorney can give them a head start before they step into the legal office. To access the website, go to https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/lass/lass.html. From there, members can view worksheets required to process various matters, and view topics on a wide-range of legal subjects through the use of a simple drop-down menu. The topics within are written in a user-friendly fashion so users can grasp some of the more complex legal processes. Fort Eustis Soldiers and other Service members should also utilize the website regardless of its Air Force affiliation, said U.S. Army Capt. Rebecca Hampton, Fort Eustis legal assistance chief. “I try to send our Soldiers and other Service Members to the website,” said Hampton. “Military law is universal in a lot of aspects.” For Army-specific concerns, Hampton said Soldiers can call the Fort Eustis office to receive answers. Hampton stated the Fort Eustis office can handle Army-specific cases from “Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss” to “General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand.” Whether utilizing the website or speaking with an attorney face-to-face, Hampton and Grotewohl promise to take all questions and provide the answers Service members need. For more information, call the Langley Law Office at 764-3277 or the Fort Eustis Legal Assistance Office at 8783031 ext. 222.
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A public law that took effect in January repealed automatic enrollment in Family Servicmembers Group Life Insurance for military members married to military members, but those Airmen may still elect the additional coverage, Air Force Personnel Center officials said April 30. As of Jan. 2, military members who marry another member of the Armed Forces are no longer automatically covered under Family Servicemembers Group Life Insurance. Under SGLI, military members are automatically covered for $400,000 unless they decline coverage or elect a reduced amount of coverage, said Susie Parson, AFPC casualty services branch. Under FSGLI, members’ military spouses were automatically covered for an additional $100,000 or less, depending on the amount of the member’s election. “The law change did not prohibit additional coverage for military spouses,” Parson said. “It just repealed automatic enrollment, which means Airmen are not enrolled or charged premiums automatically. Airmen will have a choice and those who want it will now be required to submit an election for the coverage.” Some military newlyweds, however, are paying premiums for FSGLI but are not actually covered. “If you married another military member on or after Jan. 2, you are affected. Defense Manpower Data Center and Defense Finance and Accounting Service updates are underway, and once they are complete, you will be refunded,” Parson said. “However, you are not actually covered under the Family SGLI.” Affected members who do not want the additional coverage on their military spouse need do nothing. Once the data systems update, they will get their refunds. Members who want the additional coverage must elect coverage which will require that the spouse answer various health related questions. Premium rates vary depending on the member’s age and desired coverage. For example, the premium for a 34-year-old is 50 cents per month for $10,000 coverage or $5 per month for $100,000. Members who want FSGLI must visit their military personnel section and complete the SGLV 8286A, Family Coverage Election and Certificate. “If you have experienced any changes – marital status, dependents or other – it is imperative that you update those in DEERS as quickly a possible,” Parson said. “When such changes occur, you are also reminded to update your virtual Record of Emergency Data and review your SGLI election.” For more information about the FSGLI change, including how to elect coverage and premium information, go to myPers at https://mypers.af.mil and search for article “25004” or for “FSGLI.”
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The 1st Maintenance Squadron ammo shop nears the halfway point of the 16.6-mile Bataan Death March memorial walk at Chesapeake, April 27. Participants embarked on the walk in honor of those who walked in the original Bataan Death March in April, 1942.
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A relative of U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. John Ryan, a veteran killed during the Bataan Death March, walks the 16.6-mile Bataan Death March memorial walk. During the ceremony after the walk, veterans had an opportunity to speak about their experience from the original Bataan Death March.
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A runner and his daughter participate in the 1-mile portion of the Bataan Death March memorial walk. In addition to the 16.6-mile walk, participants could choose to walk or run a shorter five or one-mile distance to honor veterans of the original Bataan Death March.
“Since I didn’t bow, he took the bottle and busted my teeth out,” he said. A Japanese sergeant dropped a bottle of Coke where John was supposed to walk, so he picked it up and gave it to him. Afterwards, he was punished for his lack of “respect.” John Mims, a Bataan Death March survivor, and approximately 70,000 other Filipino and American prisoners of war endured the torturous march in April, 1942. During the march, POWs were forced to walk 80 miles through the Philippines to the captured Camp O’Donnell. The prisoners were stabbed if they could not keep up, and those who were not bayoneted would most likely die from disease or decapitation before the end of the war. “After they broke my legs with a bulldozer when I tried to escape, I didn’t think I would make it,” said Mims. “If a naval officer didn’t save me before the march to Camp O’Donnell, I would have been right.” Stories like Mims’ were not uncommon during the Bataan Death March memorial walk April 27, at Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, Va. Before the memorial ceremony for Mims and his fellow POWs, participants walked 16.6 miles in order to feel a fraction of the pain endured by Service members in the Philippines. With more than 400 total participants, Langley Air Force Base, Va., was represented in full during the event. Approximately 150 Airmen participated in the walk, with the majority wearing uniforms and boots, and a few also carrying up to 45 pounds of weight. Airman 1st Class Robert Hart, 633rd Medical Group cardiopulmonary technician, was one of the Airmen to embark on the walk. He believed
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An Airman displays his newly bandaged foot after discovering his heels had been bleeding during the 16.6-mile Bataan Death March memorial walk at Chesapeake, April 27. A number of walkers sustained minor injuries like sprained ankles, blisters and dehydration. Participants walked the 16.6 miles so they could feel a fraction of the pain and abuse veterans of the original Bataan Death March endured.
himself fit enough for the journey, but he was surprised once he neared the half-way point. “When we first started, I didn’t think it would be so bad,” said Hart after walking the first six miles. “Now, I have to admit it feels like more.” Towards the end of the walk, groups broke apart due to fatigue, and a few participants threw in the towel early, climbing into golf carts on their way to the finish. Hart and the majority of the Airmen did not give up. Although the physical pain became more prominent, the purpose for the walk became clearer. “My feet are feeling progressively worse; they’ve practically gone numb,” said Hart, shortly before he finished. “I can’t believe anyone could have walked 80 miles like this; it’s incredible.” Hart also said he could really appreciate what veterans endured; he could connect with them on another level outside of simply reading about the march or watching a documentary. SEE BATAAN PAGE 9
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“It is truly an honor to meet you. For Hart and other walkers who were able to make it 14 miles into the journey, Thank you for your service, sir, and they were greeted by Mims’ smiling face God bless you.â€? and grateful words. “Thanks for coming out,â€? said Mims, saluting every walker. “We love you, and there is nothing you can do about it!â€? Many participants stopped their walk and embraced Mims, full of respect and sorrow for the pain he endured. Chief Master Sgt. Tony Levine, 718th Intelligence Squadron superintendent, was one of the participants who expressed gratitude for Mims. “It is truly an honor to meet you,â€? said Levine. “Thank you for your service, sir, and God bless you.â€? The scene at the ďŹ nish line contained a mixture of expressions. Airmen sat down wherever there was an open space, bandaging bloody heels or rubbing out stiff toes. After a respite, participants gathered atop a shaded knoll to show their appreciation for their fellow walkers, event organizers and especially the veterans. Attendees had the opportunity to take photos with Mims and other veterans, ask questions about their experience and learn more about the purpose behind
— Chief Master Sgt. Tony Levine 718th Intelligence Squadron superintendent, to Bataan Death March survivor John Mims their 16.6-mile trek through the Virginian countryside. Before he took shelter from the bright, mid-day sun, Mims shared the true reason he takes time to attend different events for Bataan Death March survivors and other veterans. Had Mims not been saved before the end of the war, he would have certainly lost his life due to starvation, exhaustion or at the tip of a bayonet. For his brothers in arms who would not see home again, he shared a few words. “I lost a lot of buddies in the Philippines. I do this in honor of all the people who died and for those who made it back and have since passed,� said Mims. He then took a pause, swallowed hard and turned a misty gaze to the sky. “I love ‘em.�
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The 221st Military Police Detachment received the 2012 Brig. Gen. David H. Stem Award April 5, an honor reserved for the best military police unit in the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Presentation of the award is based on the unit’s performance measured by recorded accomplishments, achievements and command programs that best exemplify the intent of Stem. “This award represents the hard work our Soldiers put forth every day for the community,” said Capt. Samantha Hoxha, 221st MPD commander. Originally named the Liberty Award, the Stem Award was created in 1985 and was intended to recognize the most outstanding military police unit in TRADOC. In 1987, the award was renamed the Brig. Gen. David H. Stem Award in honor of the late commandant of the United States Military Police School and Military Police Corps chief who perished in a plane crash that year. The award is given annually to one of 50 MP units in TRADOC based on a variety of factors from weapons qualification to individual physical fitness. Hoxha said the winning unit is selected not only for their outstanding performance of the military police profession, but for their “Soldiering” skills.
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U.S. Army Gen. Bob Cone (left), commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, presents the Brig. Gen. David H. Stem Memorial Award to Capt. Samantha Hoxha (center), 221st Military Police Detachment commander, and Sgt. 1st Class DouglasWalker, 3rd MPD military working dogs detachment sergeant, during a ceremony at TRADOC Headquarters at Fort Eustis, April 5.
The 221st MPD’s accomplishments in 2012 include: ■ A 10 percent decrease in Fort Eustis’ crime rate in fiscal year 2012. ■ Security, force protection and traffic control for a multitude of community events. ■ Hosting the Domestic Violence Intervention Training Mobile Training Team.
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New Fathers Workshop: For fathers, by fathers By Senior Airman Teresa Aber 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Many parenting workshops are geared toward teaching expectant mothers the ins and outs of motherhood, but in today’s society, fathers also play a large and active role in their children’s lives. Luckily for these new and expecting fathers, resources are available at Langley to help them with the challenges of fatherhood. The 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Outreach Program offers New Fathers Workshops as a way to help prepare new and expecting fathers for their journey into fatherhood. “Fatherhood is very critical to young children,” said U.S. Public Health Service Commander Bryan Davidson, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron director of psychological health. “This class offers an opportunity for expectant fathers to gather and talk about the core expectations they have for fatherhood and be able to answer any questions and concerns they may have.” The most recent class was held April 11 and offered a lesson plan on parenting do’s and don’ts, and discussed the more involved role that fathers have in their children’s lives today. Topics included baby-proofing, diaper changing, bathing tips, crying, deployments and many others. For the attendees, these discussions were eye-opening. “There are a lot of safety tips and parenting methods that I had never heard of or even thought of before,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ralph Oliver, 45th
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Byron Rauch (left), father of three and currently expecting his fourth daughter, assists Master Sgt. Ralph Oliver, 45th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, and soon to be first-time father, in swaddling a doll representing a newborn child during a New FathersWorkshop at Langley Air Force Base, April 11.The workshop was provided as a way to help prepare new and expecting fathers for their journey into fatherhood.
Intelligence Squadron first sergeant and first-time expectant father. “Knowledge is power and you can never know too much when it comes to raising a child.” The workshop, led by Davidson who is also a father, discussed the difference between the roles fathers played fifty
years ago as the bread-winner and disciplinarian, and the more involved and active role fathers play now. The workshop also focused on Shaken Baby Syndrome, an injury to a baby caused by being shaken violently and repeatedly, causing swelling of the brain, internal
For more information regarding the New Fathers Workshop, contact Linda Hough, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy Outreach Program manager at linda.hough@langley.af.mil.
bleeding, detached retinas and many other traumas. The class discussed some of the triggers that can cause SBS, and ways to recognize different types of crying. “Crying has a tendency to push buttons, especially when a person is already under stress or tired,” said Linda Hough, Family Advocacy Outreach manager. “The worst mistake a parent can do is to let their stress level get to the point of accidentally shaking or harming their child out of frustration.” While many of the topics covered areas for new and expecting fathers, even experienced fathers benefited from the class. “It’s been a while since I’ve had a baby in my house and the class has helped me recharge and get some refresher points,” said Mater Sgt. Byron Rauch, father of three and currently expecting his fourth daughter. “Hearing other fathers’ comments and opinions on the way they have done things has given me a different perspective on things I might not have thought about while my three were smaller.” Family Advocacy hopes to have this workshop quarterly for fathers to take advantage. They are also planning to have different fathers lead the class each quarter to gain different perspectives and advice for new and expecting fathers. “We’re encouraging these fathers to be more loving and actively involved in their children’s lives,” said Davidson. “I think there are few roles in our lives more important that being a parent and we should receive and understand a child as a gift that is precious and worth our vested interest.”
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Did You Know? The celebration of Earth Day began in 1970, when U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin introduced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment,” eventually building a national staff to support his vision nationwide.
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EarthWeek volunteers Bill Barnes (left) and Julie Smith carry a sandbag to position it at a historical site during EarthWeek events at Fort Eustis, April 26. The sandbags will be used to help preserve an American Civil War confederate firing position that has been eroding away through the years. Photo by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth
ompany human resource specialist, plants salt meadow cordgrass, April 25. U.S. Army Pfc. Diana Fenner, 510th Human Resource Co
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U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air BaseWing commander, speaks to military children during a tree planting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, April 25. Children from the Langley Child Development Center participated in this event to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day.
JBLE continues its s commitment to conservation with Earth Day projects By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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U.S. Army Col. Jayne V. Jansen, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander, speaks about the importance of keeping storm drains clean in Bethel Manor’s Jamestown Village, April 24.
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U.S. Army Col. Jayne V. Jansen, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander, glues a medallion above a storm drain in Bethel Manor’s Jamestown Village, April 24. Jansen, along with members of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, installed medallions for Earth Week above storm drains to stress the importance of keeping storm drains clean.
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U.S.Air Force Col. John J.Allen Jr., 633rdAir BaseWing commander, and Col. David Chisenhall, 633rd Mission Support Group commander, pose for a picture with children from the Langley Child Development Center.
Darrell Lane, an Earth Week volunteer, removes a bush from a plastic pot to plant it at the Warwick Pier historical site as part of Earth Week events at Fort Eustis, April 26. The plants will be used to strengthen parts of the area to help prevent futher erosion.
Members of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community rallied to support environmental conservation and sustainability efforts in a week-long celebration in honor of Earth Day April 22 through 26. More than 230 volunteers joined environmental protection officials at Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis in a series of cleanup and educational projects on each installation. Projects included shoreline and tree plantings, woodland trail clean-up and maintenance, storm drain marker installation, preservation of historical areas and rain garden maintenance. Additionally, educational displays, including rain barrel system demonstrations, environmental presentations and poster displays, promoted the spirit of conservation and responsibility to the installation community. The celebration of Earth Day began in 1970, when U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin introduced the idea for a “national teachin on the environment,” eventually building a national staff to support his vision nationwide. On April 20 of that year, 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate the necessity of a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-
coast rallies. The first Earth Day led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental E Protection Agency and the pa assage of the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endan ngered Species Acts. Mike Mallozzi, 633rd d Civil Engineer Squadron water quality ma anager, said the JBLE events give installation n leadership the opportunity to communicatee the significance of environmental responsib bility and conservation of natural resources. “People can actually y put eyes on the positive impacts generated d by planting trees, creating rain gardens an nd picking up litter. It raises awareness aboutt important issues like global warming, deforeestation, recycling, water conservation and pollution, p among others,” he said. “It’s abou ut preserving the earth for the current inhabita ants and the many generations to come.” According to Susan Miller, 733rd Civil Engineer Division environ nmental element chief, this year’s events saw the t strongest volunteer turnout in Fort Eustis’ 19-year history of celebrating Earth Day. As witnessed by th he division’s recent receipt of the 2013 Virginiia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Gold d Medal Award for their sustainability program,, Miller said Earth Day presents the perfect op pportunity to reinforce the installation’s comm mitment to environmen-
tal protection while engaging the community to support positive environmental practices. “Fort Eustis has five significant environmental aspects that drive our efforts: conserving resources, such as water and energy; restoring contaminated areas; reducing waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous; preventing spills; and storm water improvements,” Miller explained. “Earth Day not only allows us to showcase our efforts, but also provides an opportunity for individuals to take an active part in improving the health and well-being of the JBLE natural environment.” Collectively, Langley and Fort Eustis encompass more than 11,000 acres, with both installations situated along major waterways and boasting thousands of acres of wetlands. “Earth Day reminds us to conserve and protect today’s natural resources for many, many future generations to come. We teach our children about the importance of protecting our air, land and waterways from pollution, and cleaning up and learning from our past spills and industrial practices,” said Emma Watterson, a 733rd CED pollution prevention support specialist. “JBLE will continue sustainability initiatives to protect and celebrate the Earth not only on Earth Day, but throughout the year, and ensure both installations can protect and serve for many future generations.”
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U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr. (left), 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and U.S. Army Col. Thomas Wetherington, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, plant salt meadow cordgrass along the James River, April 25.
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ABOVE: Douglas Bateman, 733rd Civil Engineer Division construction inspector, shovels mulch at the Warwick Pier historical site during Earth Week events at Fort Eustis. Volunteers spread mulch in an effort to reconstitute soil lost by erosion over time. RIGHT: U.S. Army Pfc. Ana Barraza, McDonald Army Health Center dental assistant, pushes a wheelbarrow full of mulch at the Warwick Pier historical site.
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Fort Eustis honored its dedicated corps of volunteers at the 2013 annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony, April 19 at the onpost club. Organizations from across the installation honored volunteers with certiďŹ cates of appreciation and gifts, with the post Volunteer Advisory Council naming volunteers of the year in eight categories. Carissa Burgett, a U.S. Army spouse, won the Command Sgt. Maj. David E. Minor Volunteer of the Year award, named to honor the 30-year Army veteran and outstanding Fort Eustis volunteer who succumbed to cancer in 2001. Burgett serves as the hospitality and welcome committee chairperson, secretary and recorder for the 221st Military Police Detachment Family Readiness Group. Throughout the year, she volunteered with Army Community Service as a program assistant, relocation program assistant and a spouse’s series instructor. According to Donna Cloy, Fort Eustis’ Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator, volunteers provided 64,038 hours of service in 2012, equating to more than $1.5 million saved in labor costs for the post. Volunteers worked in a variety of roles, including in family FRGs, with the American Red Cross at McDonald Army Health Center, as ďŹ tness instructors at the post’s two ďŹ tness centers, with youth athletic leagues and organizing fund raisers and clothing, food and
2013 Volunteers of the Year • Command Sgt. Maj. David E. Minor Volunteer of theYear: Carissa Burgett • Commander’s Gold Award for Community Service: 128th Aviation Brigade • Youth Volunteer of the Year: Robert McCartney • Retiree Volunteer of the Year: Retired Lt. Col. Robert Price • Single Soldier Volunteer of the Year: Spc. Taylor Hermansen • Soldier Volunteer of the Year: Staff Sgt. Ricky Butler • Volunteer Family of the Year: Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Perez and family • Volunteer Family Member of the Year: Barbara Perez
toy drives year-round in the Spouses’ Club. Army Col. Thomas Wetherington, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, said senior leaders know the signiďŹ cant role volunteers play in the community. “Fort Eustis is a great place to live, work and serve, and our volunteers make it even better. You take time away from your personal lives and invest that into other people,â€? Wetherington said. “You volunteer because you simply want to make a difference and take ownership of your community. At the end of the day, you make a difference in the lives of so many people that live, work and serve on this installation.â€? SEE HONORS PAGE 15
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Clad in bright yellow safety jackets, the Soldiers meticulously worked their way along each side the busy roadway, plucking litter from the grass and discarding it into trash bags while motorists whizzed by unassumingly. For three miles, 25 volunteers from the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade scoured Warwick Boulevard in Newport News, Va., April 19, cleaning an area they adopted as part of the city’s “Adopt-a-Spotâ€? program in an effort to beautify the community surrounding Fort Eustis. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Kavanagh, the unit’s clearance platoon leader, organized the clean-up event to give his Soldiers an opportunity to support the local community. He said the unit participates in volunteer activities at least twice each quarter, and wanted to continue their altruistic trends outside the gate. After researching similar “Adopta-Highwayâ€? programs, Kavanagh discovered the Newport News program, and thought it was a perfect ďŹ t considering its proximity to Fort Eustis and emphasis on waste removal and recycling, two initiatives
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U.S. Army Spc. Carl Gahry, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element transportation management coordinator, participates in the unit’s “Adopt-a-Spot� project in Newport News, April 19.
the installation focuses on. “We wanted to do a better job of recycling, as that brings money back to Fort Eustis, as well as reduce solid waste production,� he said. “This was our way of expanding our reach into the community.�
Pfc. Jacqueline Enchautegui, an information technology specialist, took full advantage of the opportunity to work alongside fellow Soldiers in making a difference. “I enjoy doing things like this, especially in groups because you can see the collective effort put into it,â€? Enchautegui said. “I used to run at Newport News Park all the time and would see trash on the side of the roads. It’s a place people enjoy, and I want to be able to do something to ďŹ x that. This was my way of making change.â€? The lieutenant said the Adopt-aSpot project is only one of several community volunteer projects the unit will complete. The 689th RPOE plans to assist the Newport News Public Schools special education program host their ďŹ eld day later this month, and routinely visits local elementary and middle schools for ďŹ eld and career days. “As a whole, the citizens of the U.S. see the military in a positive light, and I think that’s because of what we do in the community. We’re more than Soldiers heading off to war,â€? Kavanagh said. “We have to live up to Army values, and to encourage our Soldiers to live up to that standard, we have to provide those opportunities to go above and beyond.â€?
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HONORS FROM PAGE 14 Maj. Gen. Bradley May, senior commander of Army Element Eustis and deputy commanding general of Initial Military Training, echoed Wetherington’s statements, calling the volunteers “unsung heroes working behind the scenes to make a contribution.� “Without a doubt we are inspired by you and your actions. It has been said that the contribution to the war is not always measured by ones proximity to it,� May said to the crowd. “Frankly, there are programs that would simply not exist without our volunteers. There’s no award or commendation that can adequately express the appreciation of our community and our nation.�
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The Fort Eustis 2013Volunteers of theYear (from left): Staff Sgt. Ricky Butler, Soldier Volunteer of the Year; Barbara Perez, Volunteer Family Member of the Year; Sgt. 1st Class Jesus Perez, representing his family for Volunteer Family of the Year; Retired Lt. Col. Robert Price, RetireeVolunteer of theYear; Maj. Gen. Bradley May, the senior commander of Army Element Eustis and deputy commanding general of Initial MilitaryTraining; Spc.Taylor Hermansen, Single Soldier Volunteer of theYear; and Carissa Burgett, Command Sgt. Maj. David E. MinorVolunteer of theYear.
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The Army showcased its latest technology and medical advances to members of Congress and staffers on Capitol Hill to highlight the importance of funding for modernization, research and development in order to better equip, protect and care for Soldiers. Lawmakers and staff handled weapons, looked through night vision goggles, saw a thermal imaging display, tried on body armor, spoke to medical researchers and discussed technology with Soldiers during Army Day on Capitol Hill, April 25. As part of the event, Soldiers escorted more than 400 people throughout the day to the Capitol Hill Police shooting range to demonstrate the importance of investments in technology and weapons modernization. At the range, Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) supervised as participants fired 9 mm weapons, both with and without pointing lasers, to highlight technology that can greatly enhance accuracy and protect Soldiers. Brig. Gen. Paul A. Ostrowski, with the Army’s Program Executive Office, Soldier, said it is important to give Congress a “hands-on” feel for the equipment to show where tax dollars are being spent and where funds should go in the future. Ostrowski said the ultimate goal of the event is to equip and protect the Soldier. “It’s an opportunity to educate the staffs as to what it is that their Army is doing -- not only doing today, but what we’re going to do in the future – that runs the research and development lines, the science and technology lines, and in our procurement lines,” said Ostrowski. “The better we educate them, and the better that they are able to identify and understand the technology and the equipment that we are providing, the better off they are making their decisions into whether to fund our Army,” he said. Col. LaTonya Lynn, with the Army
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Members of Congress and staffers got a first-hand chance to examine weapons and have one-on-one discussions with Soldiers during Army Day on Capitol Hill, April 25. Here, congressional staffer Sarah Rogers handles a weapon as Maj. Kralyn Thomas, with the Army's Program Executive Office, Soldier, explains its capabilities.
House Liaison Division, said the event gives members of Congress and staffers a chance to have one-on-one conversations and get feedback on a Soldier level, while also allowing Soldiers to demonstrate technology. “We’re very excited for this opportunity to showcase some of the Army’s premier weapons systems and survivability equipment that we have for our Soldiers who are operating in harm’s way,” said Lynn. She said it is critical that members and staff have the first-hand knowledge of the equipment so they can better make decisions when allocating funds to the Army. “This is a great engagement and we continue building advocacy and trust between our members of Congress and the Army,” Lynn said. “I think it is important outreach and something that the members and staff can recall later and say, ‘I remember that weapon. I saw the capabilities. I understand now how it can help our Soldiers while they are in combat,’” she said. Lt. Col. Ed Ash, a budget liaison officer, said Army Day on Capitol Hill is an important way to bring the technology and equipment to Con-
gress and demonstrate the importance of research, development and modernization. “It makes it much easier to explain why something is important,” he said, using the example of heavy body armor. “They saw just for a little while how uncomfortable it was to wear something that was too heavy, and this is why we think it’s worthwhile to spend the money to make more effective Soldiers by not having to carry heavy [gear].” Col. Dallas Hack, director of the Army’s Combat Casualty Care Research Program with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, highlighted the life-saving importance of investments in military medical research and technology. “Thanks to the support of Congress, we have the lowest death rate from injuries at any time in history,” he said. “We’re able to do things to make people more resilient, we’re able to know when they’re having things like a brain injury, and we’re even able to do things that were unheard of 10 years ago to take care of our troops out there.” SEE ARMY DAY PAGE 17
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Soldiers from the 331st Transportation Company, 7th Sustainment Brigade from Fort Eustis, Va., set up a modular causeway system at Dogu Beach in Pohang, South Korea. The training was a part of a combined joint logistics over-the-sea exercise that started April 15, 2013, and lasted a week. The MCS is a mobile port designed to load and unload equipment or personnel onto otherwise inaccessible land for either combat missions or humanitarian aid. First Sgt. Brian Davis, 331st Trans. Co. first sergeant, said the mission shows the company’s capabilities and demonstrates they can expediently construct a floating pier anywhere in the world. The construction is formed in one location off of an existing pier. Piece by piece, tug boats move the platform across the water. While in open sea, Soldiers manipulate and maneuver 20 or 40-footlong metal floors, creating different shapes until the pier is completed. For many of the 331st Trans. Co. Soldiers, this is their first experience with such large pallets on the water, making safety a top priority. “When the sea gets rough, you have to time your movements so you
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 331stTransportation Company, 7th Sustainment Brigade from Fort Eustis set up a modular causeway system on Dogu Beach near Pohang, South Korea, April 14. The MCS is a mobile port designed to load and unload equipment or personnel onto otherwise inaccessible land for either combat missions or humanitarian aid.
don’t fall in between pieces that bang together like giant scissors going up and down in the waves,” said Spc. Eric Burmeister, 331st Trans. Co. watercraft operator, about the 27 platforms that make up the pier. “Setting anchors is very hazardous with big, heavy things swinging around. We have to keep them steady.”
All branches of the U.S. military and members of the South Korean military are involved in the CJLOTS exercise. The 331st Trans. Co. had to rely upon outside sources in order to complete their causeway missions. “When we all come together, there are more assets to make the mission more successful,” said Brumeister.
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ARMY DAY FROM PAGE 16 Hack noted improvements across a wide spectrum, including battlefield trauma, care for injuries when a Soldier returns home, care for brain injuries and psychological health, advances in prosthetic limbs that allow Soldiers to remain on active duty and even return to theater, research on malaria and other infectious diseases that are a concern to deployed personnel, and equipment that is safer and lighter for Soldiers.
He said the advances in military medical treatment can also be used in the civilian world, as Hack said was the case with trauma care during the bombing during the Boston Marathon. “Thanks again to the support of Congress in helping us do these things,” Hack said. “Not only are we saving lives in the battlefield, we’re now saving lives in the whole emergency system as well.” Congressional staffer John Witherspoon was among the hundreds of staffers who visited the exhibits, spoke
with Soldiers and handled weapons during the day-long event. He said Army Day provides an important insight into where and why tax dollars are being spent. “A lot of the issues going on right now are with sequestration and funding, and it’s easy to just see that as numbers on paper,” he said. “But once you get out here [you] see what that money is going toward, and why it’s so important. It’s always a great opportunity when you are able to do that.”
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Soldier & Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and briefings for May will include: ■ Army Wives Network Field Exercise – May 16, 5 to 9 p.m.; May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Baby and Me Play Group – Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; Bldg. 501, Madison Ave. ■ Car Buying Class – May 29, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. ■ Command Team Spouses Course – May 14-15, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – May 7, and 21; 9 to 10 a.m.; May 22, 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – May 14, and 28; 9 to 10 a.m. ■ Effective Conflict Management – May 22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Effective Resume Writing – May 17, 9 a.m. to noon ■ Exploring Personality Traits – May 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Federal Employment Navigation – May 30, 10 a.m. to noon
Refill Pharmacy re-opens The McDonald Army Health Center Refill Pharmacy has re-opened at the post Exchange, Bldg. 1386, Lee Blvd. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday; and closed on Sundays and federal holidays.
Motorcycle Rider Course The Beginner Rider Course-2 will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23, at the Fort Eustis Motorcycle Range, Training Area 14A. The BRC-2, offered to active-duty Service members, is for experienced riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Beginner Rider’s Course. The course grading system is pass or fail. Riders must be properly licensed with a valid state inspection, registration and proper insurance. Proof of ownership is required and borrowed bikes will not be allowed. To register, email Dawn Joyner at dawn.a.joyner.civ@ mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date, first and last name, last four of social security number, rank/grade, age, branch of service, unit and phone number. For more information, call 878-3740, ext. 222.
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Financial Readiness Training – May 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Installation Volunteer Orientation – May 7, 9 to 10:30 a.m. ■ Job Search Strategies – Mondays in May, 10 to 11 a.m.; May 28, 10 to 11 a.m. (Tuesday exception) ■ Learn to Communicate – May 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; May 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – May 16, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. ■ Navigating Life Challenges – May 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Newcomer’s Briefing and Information Fair – May 21, 10 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Rear Detachment Commander/Family Readiness Group Training – May 20-21, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ■ Spouse Resilience Training – May 28-31, 9 a.m. to noon Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
dancing.The menu will include a fruit and cheese tray, salad bar, roast chicken, green beans, red bliss potatoes, chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, rolls, cupcakes, cookies and assorted beverages. The cost is $35 (parent-guardian); $20 (children ages 5 and older); and $15 (children ages 4 and under). Tickets may be purchased at the club, Bldg. 2123 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 878-5700.
Marriage Enrichment Program The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host “The Five Love Languages,” a marriage enrichment program, from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday through May 16 at the chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. This program is open to all married and engaged couples, and spouses of Service members who are deployed or training elsewhere. Free childcare will be provided for children up to age 11. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at 218-1034 or e-mail carkhuffs2@verizon.net.
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Military families experiencing deployment or other duty-related separation are invited to attend a free monthly dinner from 5:15 to 7 p.m. May 14 at the Regimental Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. The dinner is sponsored by the Fort Eustis Chapel Community. The schedule is as follows: ■ 5:15 p.m. – Welcome and dinner is served. ■ 6 to 7 p.m. – Craft and game time for children 3 and a half years and older. Free childcare is available for kids 3 and a half years and younger. ■ 6:10 to 7 p.m. – Adult fellowship time (across the hall). For more information, contact Carole Carkhuff at 2180871, e-mail carkhuffs2@verizon.net or call the chapel at 878-1304/1316.
Family Advocacy Program classes for May will include: ■ Active Parenting – May 23-June 27, Thursdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Week 1, The Power and Purpose of Parenting; Week 2, Winning Cooperation; Week 3, Responsibility and Discipline; Week 4, Effective Discipline; Week 5, Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior; and Week 6, Building Courage, Character and Self Esteem. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – May 20, 9 to 11 a.m. FASES describes the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse, who is at risk and what resources are available.This class is open to anyone on post who is interested in learning more about these topics. Stress Management – May 21, 3 to 4 p.m.This class will review anger and ways to manage it effectively so it doesn’t take a toll on health or relationships. To register, call 878-0807. No children please. Classes will take place at Bldg. 213, Calhoun St.
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lege 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. ■ Lunchtime Workshop – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 29. Workshop topics will include the USAJOBS federal resume application process and “Executive Interview.” This monthly training will be provided by ACAP and Civilian Personnel Advisory Center staff. ■ Transition GPS (TAP Workshop) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6-10 and May 20-24; Senior Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13-17, (for O5/O6, W4/W5 and E8/E9 only). This five-day workshop provides training for transitioning Soldiers and their family members to prepare them to succeed with civilian employment and educational pursuits. Topics will include financial planning, resume writing, interviewing techniques, job search tips, VA benefits (disability ratings, filing claims and vocational rehabilitation) and MOS Crosswalk. ■ VA ClaimsWorkshop – May 20, 9 a.m. A Department of Veterans Affairs representative will provide information on vocational rehabilitation benefits and entitlements. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 601, Training Room 127. For more information, call 878-4955.
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 May 8 is: ■ Friday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3, 5 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Saturday – Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); ■ Sunday – Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); ■ Monday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3, 6 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3, 6 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.). All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.
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Legal Office closure The legal office will close at 12:30 p.m. May 3 for an official function. If emergency arises, they can be reached through the command post. Please plan accordingly.
Crossbow Dining Facility reopening The Crossbow Dining Facility reopened May 1. Basic allowance for subsistence for dormitory residents will stop effective April 30 for Airmen previously identified on meal cards. For more information, contact Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Charles at 764-8943 or stephen.charles@langley.af.mil.
USAF Hospital Langley Health Fair The USAF Hospital Langley will be hosting their second annual Health Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to noon May 4 in the new Hospital Atrium. Blood pressure checks, running shoe sizing, ear exams, immunizations and more will be available to all. There will also be a bouncy house, face painting, Zumba and fitness classes available. For more information, call Maj. Roy Louque at 2255106 or 225-6597.
HAWC cooking classes The Health and Wellness Center will be giving a cooking class from 11 a.m. to noon May 3. To register or for more information, contact the HAWC at 764-6321.
Foreign visitor requirements Personnel who wish to bring foreign visitors onto the installation must submit their requests to the 633rd Security Forces Pass and Registration Office three to five business days prior to the guest’s arrival to the installation. All foreign guests must be vetted prior to entry, even if the sponsor is active duty. Once cleared, guests cannot be left unattended at any time. The names, date of birth, country of origin and passport number of the guest, along with their relationship to the sponsor, are required for the vetting process. For more information, contact the 633rd SFS Pass and Registration Office at 764-7770.
National Police Week Events National Police week is May 12 through 18, and the 633rd Security Force Squadron is hosting a series of events to honor all law enforcement officers, to include those who have died in the line of duty. The events include: ■ Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony – 7:30 a.m. May 13 at the Langley Memorial Park. For more information, contactTech Sgt. Jorge Davila at 225-5019. ■ Air Force Security Forces Association/Eagle Chapter Police Week Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13 in the Langley Club’s chief’s room. For more information, contact Master Sgt. John Vance at 764-4332. ■ 633rd SFS Defender’s Challenge – 9 a.m. May 14 at Raptor Town. To sign up, contact Master Sgt. Eric Bosley at 225-3038. ■ 633rd SFS Golf Tournament – 7:30 a.m. May 15 at the Eaglewood Golf Course. To sign up, contact Staff Sgt. Kelli Sampson at 764-5295. ■ 633rd SFS DEMO (K9-Redman Demonstration with gear, equipment and vehicle display) – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 in the Exchange parking lot. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Demond Cleveland at 764-7766. ■ MotorcycleWarrior Ride – 9 a.m. May 17 at the 633rd SFS parking lot. To sign up, contact Master Sgt. Chris Boston at 764-1686. For additional information on these events, contact Tech Sgt. Jorge Davila at 225-5019.
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project, Cinderella’s Closet, which is a loan closet of formal gowns, cocktail dresses, shoes, accessories and more. The items will be signed out free of charge to those with a military identification card, and must be returned dry cleaned. The LESC is collecting gently used formal gowns, cocktail length gowns, shoes, shawls and handbags. The location, hours and details of the closet are being finalized, with a possible opening this summer. For more information on donating or volunteering, contact Amanda Bryie or Amye Pederson at 504-0746 or via email at cinderellasclosetlafb@gmail.com. You may also arrange a donation drop off at 155 Dodd Blvd. until May 15 by calling 864-0966.
Langley Community Center events Please see below for upcoming Community Center events: ■ Line Dancer-cise – “Step Into Fitness” from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, starting April 22 in the Air Combat Command Fitness Center Aerobics Room. Classes are $40 per month for adults and $24 per month for children 12 and under. Work up a sweat as you learn the latest and most popular line dances while dropping pounds and inches. ■ Football Fanatics Flag Football Game – Join the community center for a flag football pickup game at the dormitories. This is for players, coaches and sports fans: 22 players are needed per team and two head coaches for the game, which starts at noon May 4 at the dormitory field near the Crossbow Dining Facility.There is no entry fee.The winning team will receive a Football Fanatics Trophy. The player’s draft starts at 12:30 p.m., with the game kickoff at 1 p.m. ■ Langley’s Got Talent – Have you ever wanted to become a star? Does your talent make you worthy to be a show headliner? Here’s your chance to showcase your art. The Community Center is calling all singers, dancers, poets, actors, actresses and comedians. Rehearsals start at 6:30 p.m. May 15 and 16. Doors open for the show at 6:30 p.m. May 17, with the show starting at 7 p.m.The Community Center is also looking for volunteers to be stage hands, spotlight and camera operators and show hosts. For more information on Community Center events, email james.murrell@langley.af.mil or call the Community Center at 764-2983/2984.
Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar A Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 10 and June 14 at the Health and Wellness Center. This seminar reviews the dynamics
and impact of domestic violence and child maltreatment, tools for healthy relationships and parenting, and available community resources on and off base. For more information or to register, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 764-2427.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Committee The Asian Pacific American Heritage planning committee is soliciting volunteers to participate in the Asian Pacific Festival Fashion Show. For more information, contact Senior Airman Catherine Settles at 764-6985 or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.
Asian Pacific Festival The Asian Pacific Festival will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. May 17 at the static display hangar. There will be a showcase of Asian-Pacific attire, various entertainers, family activities, food and more. For more information, contact Capt. Nicole Ferguson at 764-6314 or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.
Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies Designing Dynamic Stepfamilies will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Chapel Annex, room 2. This workshop discusses the challenges of merging families and addressing possible preexisting relationship and background issues. Other workshop topics include knowing what to expect, what’s normal for stepfamilies and how to proactively reduce the pressures of unrealistic expectations. Registration is required. For more information, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 764-2427.
Orthodox Christian Services The Langley Chapel will host the following services: ■ Royal Hours and Great Vespers: 1:30 p.m. May 3 (Holy Friday); Lamentations Service at 3:30 p.m. ■ Blessing of the Water Service: 10 a.m. May 10 (Friday of the Bright Week) For the Holy Orthodox Sacraments or any other pastoral or spiritual needs, please contact the Langley Chapel (757764-7847) and ask for Rev. Fr. Ioan Dumitrascu. For Sunday (Resurrection) Divine Liturgies, and (Orthros) Matins Service, Orthodox Faithful are encouraged to participate in the local parishes.
“Evening Under the Stars”Joint Military Spouse Appreciation Event The 633rd Force Support Squadron is hosting “Evening Under the Stars,” a free joint military spouse appreciation event from 5 to 8 p.m. May 30 in the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The event is open to military spouses from all branches of service, and will feature approximately 85 different vendors, ranging from pampering services to non-profit agencies. Spouses must show their Department of Defense identification card for admission. For more information or to volunteer for the event, contact Master Sgt. Dawn Chapman at 764-3990 or dawn. chapman@langley.af.mil, or Master Sgt. Dawn Moninger at dawn.moninger@langley.af.mil.
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USO Battleship Revue The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, in partnership with Nauticus and the Virginia Stage Company, will present a World War II-era song and dance show, “Swingtime Salute – The USO Battleship Review.” The show will take place on the deck of the Battleship Wisconsin (right), docked next to Nauticus at 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. For five weeks this summer, the show will “entertain the troops” with singers, dancers and a live on-stage band. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, June 5-July 6. Four special matinees will be performed at 2 p.m. June 26 and 29, and July 3 and 6 in the Nauticus Theater (third floor). Tickets go on sale starting May 6. Admission is $30-$50 (adults); $20 (children); and free for active duty military. Tickets may be purchased by calling the VSC Box Office at 627-1234, Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, or online at www.vastage.com.
Veterans Job Fair DeVry University, in conjunction with RecruitMilitary and the American Legion, will host a free Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 9 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, One Waterside Dr., Norfolk. This event is open to veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, military spouses, and other military family members. More than 50 employers, franchisors, educational institutions and government agencies are expected to attend. For more information, contact Chris Adams at (513) 677-7055 or visit www.recruitmilitary.com.
Spring Seafood Festival The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a Spring Seafood Festival from 3 to 8 p.m. May 15 at 8784 Guinea Rd., Bena (Gloucester County). This is an all-you-caneat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Admission is $50 per person; tickets must be purchased in advance. Parking is free. The menu will include fried oysters, scallops, clam fritters, fish, hush puppies, fries, steamed shrimp/crabs/oysters, clam chowder, barbeque, cake and ice cream. Clams and oysters will also be available on the half-shell. Musical entertainment will be provided by “The Hot Cakes.” To purchase tickets, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena, VA 23018. Make checks payable to Abingdon Ruritan Club. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ruritan Club from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, call (804) 642-5869.
Improve the Neighborhood The Hampton Neighborhood Commission is accepting applications for community designed neighborhood projects on public property, including: neighborhood entryway and sign projects, small playgrounds, tree planting and
more. Projects must include outreach to residents in the affected neighborhood. Applications are due by Sept. 30. For more information, participants can attend a grant workshop at 11 a.m. May 15 on the fifth floor of City Hall, 22 Lincoln St., Hampton, or visit www.hampton. gov/neighborhoods.
Toy Soldier Show The Virginia War Museum is hosting its 12th annual Toy Soldier Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Vendors will be selling and displaying antique and modern toy soldiers and miniatures. Historical miniature kits and models in metal and plastic will also be available for sale. Children can participate in miniature war games hosted by the museum’s Education Department. Door prizes will be drawn hourly. The show, prize drawings and other activities are included with regular museum admission. Admission is $6 (adults); $5 (seniors and active-duty military); $4 (children); and free for ages 6 and under. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 247-8523 or visit www.warmuseum.org.
Military Appreciation Night The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Military Appreciation Night” from 6 to 11 p.m. May 18 at Langley Speedway, 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton. Come out for an evening of stock car and kart racing. Admission is free for active-duty military and their family members (with military ID). Activities will include a special recognition ceremony, military static displays, and a special race where the top drivers will race for one of the five branches of the armed forces for the Chamber Cup. Register online at www.military-salute.com for your free ticket voucher. Tickets are limited to the first 3000 who sign up, so act fast. For more information, call 325-8162.
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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will take place May 25-31. During this week, you can stock up on supplies for protecting your home and business during hurricane and flooding season. Guidelines and frequently asked questions are available at www.tax.virginia.gov/salestaxholiday.
Asian-American Film Festival In recognition of Asian-American Heritage Month, the Virginia War Museum will host a film festival at 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. All films will start at 1 p.m. and are free with each day’s paid admission. ■ May 4 – “From Hawaii to the Holocaust.” The moving and powerful story of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion of the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team, a fighting force comprised of Asian-American soldiers who help liberate the Dachau concentration camp, and was a part of the most highly decorated unit of its size in U.S. history. ■ May 11 – “Citizen Tanouye.” California’s Ted Tanouye was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War II, while his family lived in a Japanese-American camp. Decades later, eight students from his hometown of Torrance began researching his life, discovering both the glory of his sacrifice and the shame of his family’s treatment. ■ May 25 – “Most Honorable Son.” After the Pearl Harbor attack, Ben Kuroki volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would become the first Japanese-American war hero, surviving 58 missions as an aerial gunner. Between tours of duty, he found himself at the center of controversy – a lone spokesman against the racism faced by thousands of Japanese-Americans. Admission is $6 (adults); $5 (senior citizens 62+ and activeduty military with ID); $4 (children ages 7-18); and free for children under age 7. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www.warmuseum.org.
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Motorcyclists depart for the Standing Together Against Rape ride during Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Langley Air Force Base, April 22. More than 70 bikers from Joint Base Langley-Eustis participated in the ride. The event was just one of many events that took place in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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LEFT: Part of the U.S. Air Force Seven Summit team smiles for a group photo in front of a Himalayan mountain range in Deboche, Nepal. A team of six active-duty Airmen is currently on their way to climb Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth. ABOVE: A team member practices how to safely traverse crevasses.
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A team of Air Force mountaineers began their journey to ascend and summit Mount Everest recently as the final expedition of the independent U.S. Air Force Seven Summit Challenge. The team of six Airmen is underway on a 50-day journey to the highest mountain on earth, completing a project that began eight years ago with the goal of reaching the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, to plant the American and Air Force flags. Collectively, teams of the Summit Challenge have already scaled the more than 104,337 vertical feet on Mount Elbrus, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Aconcagua, Mount McKinley, Mount Vinson and Mount Kosciuszko. The summit team is accompanied by four trekkers and three wounded warriors (two pararescuemen and a combat rescue officer) who will not make a summit attempt but support the team in their feat. The team reached Nepal March 31, and began the final stages of the trip. After spending a few days in the region getting used to the increased elevation, the team pushed on to Everest. By April 10, most of the team had moved
up to base camp facilities at Lobuche, a mountain peak near Everest. The group then moved on to the Everest Base Camp to acclimatize at further increased elevation and practiced important procedures such as crevasse rescues and ladder handling. At Everest Base Camp, Capt. Rob Marshall, one of the co-founders of the AF Seven Summits challenge and the leader of the team, was able to make a call home early April 15. “We were having an awesome day today. We had our Puja, a big spiritual blessing (ceremony), where we ask Mount Everest and essentially the spirit of the mountain to bless the team and give us good luck,” Marshall said, shortly before his data connection was interrupted. With a view of the Khumbu icefall, a precarious gateway on the ascent to Everest, Marshall said the team grew more excited – looking at the mountain they’ve prepared so hard to climb. Scaling Mount Everest is not a quick affair. Marshall said the group will move at a slow pace to improve their chances of getting as many people as possible to the summit. “You can climb Everest at a faster pace, but from our research, we are giving ourselves the best chance to acclimatize and
the optimal amount of time to reach the top,” Marshall said. Health is an especially difficult issue for expeditions in the Himalayas. Most of the team fell ill with intestinal “bugs” shortly after their arrival in Nepal, due to the foreign food and living conditions. The team since returned to Lobuche, which with nearly 20,161 feet elevation is already higher than any point in the continental U.S. They ascended the lower peak April 16 for a “shakedown climb,” giving everyone the important chance to check out their gear on a lower elevation, lower risk climb before making their first trip through the Khumbu icefall and up to Camp 1 on Everest. The mountaineers plan their final ascent to Everest for mid-May, however the team’s anxiety is rising. “The stakes of this climb are the highest (no pun intended) of my life,” Marshall wrote online. “There is a lot of personal pride and no shortage of money on the line here.” They climb to promote camaraderie and team spirit among Airmen, raise money for charity and to honor and commemorate the fallen. Though not on an official military mission, if successful in their endeavor to
scale 29,029-foot Mount Everest, the crew will become the first team of active-duty American military members to have reached Everest’s summit. On the team are: ■ Maj. Rob Marshall, a V-22 Osprey pilot from Mercer Island, Wash., stationed in Amarillo, Texas. ■ Capt. Kyle Martin, a T-38 Talon pilot, from Manhattan, Kan., stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Va. ■ Capt. Marshall Klitzke, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot from Lemmon, S.D., currently an instructor pilot at the Air Force Academy. ■ Capt. Colin Merrin, a GPS satellite operations mission commander from Santee, Calif., stationed at Schriever AFB, Colo. ■ Staff Sgt. Nick Gibson, a Reserve pararescueman and physician-assistant student from Gulf Breeze, Fla., stationed at Patrick AFB. ■ Capt. Andrew Ackles, a TH-1N instructor pilot from Ashland, Ore., stationed at Fort Rucker, Ala. Information courtesy of USAF Seven Summits Challenge blog and U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs. For more information, follow the team’s progress at http://www.usaf7summits.com and at http://www.facebook. com/pages/USAF-7-Summits-Challenge.
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