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Advanced Individual Training Soldiers order lunch along one of several serving lines at the 733rd Logistics Readiness Division's “Warriors’ Café” dining facility at Fort Eustis, May 1. The facility employs 90 workers operating on a 24-hour schedule to accommodate the 128th Aviation Brigade's around-the-clock operations, and can serve up to 2,600 Soldiers simultaneously.

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The 733rd Logistics Readiness Division opened a newly-constructed dining facility May 1, providing a convenient and much-needed update to benefit Fort Eustis’ Advanced Individual Training Soldiers. Joint Base Langley-Eustis leadership, including commanders and senior enlisted leaders from the 633rd Air Base Wing, 733rd Mission Support Group and 128th Aviation Brigade, ceremonially cut the ribbon to officially open the “Warriors’ Café” on Taylor Avenue. Beginning in April 2011, the Army Corps of Engineers worked alongside contractors to construct the two-story, 62,390-square-foot facility at a cost of $19.2 million. The new DFAC replaces three 1950’s and 1960’s-era facilities that had exceeded their service expectancy. Delsa Green, the installation food program manager, said the DFAC will primarily serve AIT students from the 128th Avn. Bde., and E Co., 244th Quartermaster Battalion. The facility employs 90 workers operating on a 24-hour schedule to accommodate the brigade’s around-the-clock operations, and can serve up to 2,600 Soldiers simultaneously. The high capacity will help meet the demands of projected increases in the student body at the 128th Avn. Bde. in the coming years. According to Randy Brown, 733rd Civil Engineer Division community planner, the facility was designed and built to meet U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in

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(From left) U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jesse Sharpe, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major; Army Col.ThomasWetherington, 733rd MSG commander; Delsa Green, Fort Eustis installation food program manager; Army Col. Dean Heitkamp, 128th Aviation Brigade commander; Army Sgt. Maj. John Moore, 128th Avn. Bde. command sergeant major; Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air BaseWing commander; and Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, 633rd ABW command chief, ceremonially cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the “Warriors’ Café” dining facility May 1.

Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Silver specifications. The building features 60 solar panels on the roof that will provide a primary heating source for 30 percent of the facility’s domestic water usage. In accordance with Army policies governing sustain-

ment for AIT personnel, the DFAC will also serve healthier food options, and will not serve any fried offerings. Inside the DFAC, Soldiers can take advantage of convenient hand-washing stations in the entrance lobbies, and can enjoy meals in dining areas featuring abundant natural lighting, flat-panel televisions and contemporary aesthetics. “One of the things [Col. Thomas Wetherington, 733rd MSG commander] mentioned when he toured the building was how he thought younger Soldiers would enjoy the paint scheme in here,” Brown said. “He likened it to colors used in popular restaurants, and thinks it will be a hit.” The DFAC is part of phase one of a four-phase project to consolidate the 128th Avn. Bde. administration, student barracks and fitness areas into a centralized area adjacent to the maintenance school campus. U.S. Army Col. Dean Heitkamp, the 128th Avn. Bde. commander, said the DFAC is “a significant improvement, both in terms of quality of facility and proximity to the campus.” “The new building allows us to seat a lot more students at one time and feed them a lot faster. Because of that, Soldiers will be able to eat closer to hours they are accustomed to. It’s right there at the end of the street,” Heitkamp said. “The majority of Soldiers who come to school here at main campus had to walk 10 minutes to the old dining facilities and 10 minutes back to their classroom. Now, it’s a one- or two-minute walk across the street into a nice facility.” “This project was a long time coming, and we’re glad to finally be able to offer it to our AIT Soldiers,” Brown said. “They deserve it.”

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During the week of May 13 through 17, Langley Air Force Base, Va., will hold several events during Police Week to honor those who have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation to designate May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls would be known as Police Week. “Police Week is a time where law enforcement departments and agencies can come together and meet one another,” explained Tech. Sgt. Jorge Davila, 633rd Security Forces Squadron trainer. “We also get to pay respects to our brothers and sisters in arms that have fallen in the line of duty.” To help honor those law enforcement officers, 633rd SFS is hosting six events open to the base public, not just SFS members. ■ May 13 – Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at Langley Memorial Park, starting at 7:30 a.m. There will also be an Air Force Security Forces Association/Eagle Chapter Police Week lunch at the Langley Club Chiefs room, starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony and lunch serve as a way to kick off Police Week through remembrance and camaraderie. ■ May 14 – 633rd SFS Defenders Challenge at Raptor Town, starting at 9 a.m. This is an obstacle course open to all squadrons, and is a team challenge designed to showcase the type of training that SFS members go through on a regular basis. ■ May 15 – 633rd SFS Booster Club Golf Tournament at Eaglewood Golf Course, starting at 7:30 a.m. This event aims to build morale and camaraderie throughout the participating units. ■ May 16 – K-9-Redman Demonstration, and McGruff display at the Base Exchange Parking Lot, starting at 10 a.m. SFS personnel will be demonstrating what the K-9 unit does, as well as showcasing vehicles, weapons, gear and other equipment that SFS members use. ■ May 17 – Security Forces Association Motorcycle Ride at the SFS parking lot, starting at 9 a.m. The motorcycle ride will pay tribute to those that have fallen in the line of duty. “Police Week pays homage to those that have given the ultimate sacrifice,” said Davila. “It is also for those that have taken the oath to protect, defend and fight for the safety of fellow citizens.” Police Week is an opportunity for police officers and the Langley community to enjoy activities throughout the week, all while still paying respects to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. For more information on Police Week events, contact Tech. Sgt. Jorge Davila at 225-5019.

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis Youth Programs showcased their duty and accomplishments during a Boys and Girls Club of America Virginia Counsel competition at Newport News, April 3. JBLE Youth Programs took home awards for character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

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As Shanda Allmond-Misse, Joint Base Langley-Eustis chief of youth programs, sat with her colleagues at the Boys and Girls Club of America Virginia Counsel Conference, she was amazed by the level of competition among the 80 different clubs represented. JBLE Youth Programs showcased their duty and accomplishments during a BGCAcompetition at Newport News, Va., April 3, taking home five awards in the process. The JBLE Youth Programs serve about 130 children ages 5 to 18 in different programs, such as before and after-school care and youth sports, all geared to benefit Service members. “Our lifestyle is so much different than the average American. We must accommodate Service members to successfully support the mission,” said Allmond-Misse. “This means opening earlier and closing later to support an event such as a base exercise.” JBLE Youth Programs also provides summer camps to meet the needs of Service members’ year-round commitments after the school year is done. Activities that provide care for children are also available during season-

“I believe enrolling the kids in our enrichment programs provides extraordinary after-school care, which in turn keeps them out of trouble. We teach everything from woodworking and architecture to character and leadership building. Other programs don’t have that.” — Shanda Allmond-Misse, Joint Base Langley-Eustis chief of youth programs al school breaks. “I believe enrolling the kids in our enrichment programs provides extraordinary after-school care, which in turn keeps them out of trouble,” said Allmond-Misse. “We teach everything from woodworking and architecture to character and leadership building. Other programs don’t have that.” The BGCA gives honors to youth programs in five different categories: character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and health and wellness. “We submitted packages to all five awards thinking ‘Hey, why not?’” Allmond-Misse said. JBLE Youth Programs took home the awards for character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation.

In addition, they walked away with the overall program of the year award. Allmond-Misse credits this success to her talented and devoted staff. “This staff is extremely dedicated,” said AllmondMisse. “Some of them have been working here for 20 years and have a lot of experience.” Not only did Youth Programs leave the conference with multiple honors, one of their very own kids won the Youth of the Year award for the Virginia and Washington D.C. area, after competing against 60-other children. With pride in both the children and the program, the JBLE staff walked away from the contest with their heads held high and ambitious goals for next year. “We walked away with five [awards] this year, but as for the health and wellness award, we’ll get that one next year,” said Allmond-Misse, with a smile.

JBLE Youth Programs took home the awards for character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, and sports, fitness and recreation awards at the Boys and Girls Club of America Virginia Counsel competition on April 3, as well as the overall program of the year award.

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Langley Airmen support community at Special Games By Senior Airman Kayla Newman 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

More than 1,800 children gathered at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va., April 26 to take part in the annual Chesapeake Public Schools Special Games. Langley accounted for more than 100 volunteers present at the games. Service members not only provided their time and effort, but also assisted the children in the activities. “We are very thankful for the Air Force volunteers,” said Lisa Perkins, Oscar Smith High School Office of Special Education compliance officer. “They are the largest supporters of the games.” With such a large event, Langley Airmen played a key role in making sure that everything ran smoothly. Activities included Frisbee-disc tosses, relay races and basketball tournaments. Several volunteers were stationed at each event, providing guidance and help to each participant and keeping the children patient as they waited their turns. “It makes the children feel wonderful to be supported,” explained Susan Page, Oscar Smith High School Special

Education administrator. “Not only are they supported by the military members, but also by private businesses, churches and others in the community.” For the Airmen who volunteered, the feeling was mutual. “As a military we get a lot of support and appreciation,” explained Senior Airman Kody Conley, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-22 Raptor crew chief. “It is important that we go out and show the community the same support and appreciation for what they do.” Events that involve both the community and the military help strengthen the bonds between the two, said Conley. It is not only important that the community welcome what the military does while in uniform, but what they also do off duty. “Volunteering is helping out wherever you can,” said Conley. “We want to give back and show that we care.” According to Perkins, the Special Games would not have been possible without the support of the military. Volunteers may have thought they were just signing up for a good cause, but they contributed in a way that brought tremendously positive impacts to the children and community.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kody Conley, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-22 Raptor crew chief, passes Frisbee discs out to participants of the Special Games at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, April 26.

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U.S. Army Spc. Angelica Moses-Berry, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, helps a child roll a giant beach ball between two cones during the George Green 42nd Annual Special Education Field Day, April 2 at John B.Todd Stadium in Newport News.

U.S. Army Spc. Jeffrey Arnold (center) instructs children on how to make “pigs fly.” Arnold helped the children shoot toy pigs into the air using a parachute as one of the more than 35 events that the 700 school children could participate in at the field day.

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Children smiled and waved to the cheering crowd as they entered the stadium and made their way to the stands, all to the rhythm of a high school band. More than 40 Army Soldiers from the 689th and 690th Rapid Port Opening Elements were on hand to help 700 children from more than 20 schools have a funfilled day of games and laughter during the George Green 42nd Annual Special Education Field Day at John B. Todd Stadium in Newport News, Va. This is the second year the RPOEs have participated in the event. “When the event coordinator asked us to get involved, we saw it as an opportunity to give back to the community,” said 1st Lt. Brian Kavanagh, 689th RPOE operations officer. Staff Sgt. Thomas Adams, also with the 689th RPOE, said that his commander encourages everyone to volunteer. “While you’re living in a community, you should also be part of it,” he said. “It’s always good to give back, especially to the kids. We get to show them a different side of the military.” Susan McAuliffe, event coordinator,

“While you’re living in a community, you should also be part of it. “It’s always good to give back, especially to the kids. We get to show them a different side of the military.” — Staff Sgt. Thomas Adams 689th Rapid Port Opening Element said the Army volunteers helped set a positive example for the younger high school volunteers. “I love when they come out here because the kids need to see that everyone is supportive,” she said. The Soldiers helped the children participate in more than 35 events, such as corn hole, flying disc, cup stacking, giant-ball rolling and relay races. During the events, the children were full of energy, running around and cheering. As the Soldiers helped, they couldn’t help but feel some of the children’s happiness and cheer too. During a game of corn hole, Elijah Sturge, special education field day participant, smiled and tossed bean bags as hard as he could at the board while Sgt. Grace Jenkins from the 689th RPOE clapped and cheered him on and handed him more bags to toss. “He has a lot of energy; this is a great

way for him to get rid of some of it,” said Elijah’s mother, Shauna Sturge. “It’s good of the Army to volunteer since we live near the base and are in a military area.” Spc. Angelica Moses-Berry, a Soldier with the 689th RPOE, and one of the elementary school participants worked together to push a giant beach ball down the stadium field, navigating it between two cones. “I had so much fun during the giantball rolling game,” said Moses-Berry. “I was trying to not get run over by the ball.” Moses-Berry also stated she was excited to volunteer for the event for a second year in a row. “I love the way the kids respond to each and every one of us as we are helping them,” she said. The smiling faces and constant laughter indicated the Soldiers had done more than just assist in the event; they helped create lasting memories for the children.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Grace Jenkins, 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, cheers for a participant during a game of bean bag at the George Green 42nd Annual Special Education Field Day, April 2 at John B. Todd Stadium in Newport News. Soldiers helped 700 children participate in more than 35 events, such as corn hole, flying disc, cup stacking, giant-ball rolling and relay races.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is vowing to change the culture that allows sexual assault to be a serious problem for the Defense Department. In a memo released May 7, Hagel announced a number of initiatives to eradicate sexual assault. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the department is putting in place important new programs to combat this crime, it is clear that we must do much more to eliminate this threat to the safety and welfare of our men and women in uniform, and the health, reputation, and trust of this institution,â&#x20AC;? he wrote. Army Maj. Gen. Gary S. Patton, the director of the Pentagonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sexual assault prevention and response ofďŹ ce, discussed the secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iniThe ďŹ rst initiatives tiatives in an interview ahead of the memoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release. Patton deal with the comsaid the secretaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives mand climate and will work to change the culture enhancing comin the armed forces. mander accountThe ďŹ rst initiatives deal with ability, requiring the command climate and enthat the results of hancing commander accountability, requiring that the results command climate of command climate surveys surveys will be will be provided to the next provided to the higher echelon of command. next higher echelon â&#x20AC;&#x153;Second, the service chiefs have of command. been directed to develop methods to assess the performance of military commanders in incorporating sexual assault prevention and victim care principles into their commands,â&#x20AC;? Patton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve asked the service chiefs to look at methods to incorporate this into annual assessments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what would be appropriate ways to tie sexual assault prevention and response accomplishments into an evaluation or assessment system?â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an open-ended task.â&#x20AC;? The chiefs have to report back to Hagel with their conclusions Nov. 1. Hagel directed the services and defense agencies to conduct a comprehensive visual inspection of department work places, including the service academies, by July 1. This is similar to an inspection the Air Force conducted late last year to ensure workforces do not display â&#x20AC;&#x153;degrading, offensive materials.â&#x20AC;? SEE ASSAULT PAGE 17

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His shift began like any other day as he reported to his post at Fort Eustis’ Gate 2. While checking identification cards of inbound traffic, he noticed an older model pickup truck leaving through the gate. Upon first glance, the truck seemed to simply be filled with trash, but something about the truck’s cargo seemed out of place. For 221st Military Police Detachment patrolman Spc. Derrek Taylor, that situation on Feb. 28 would soon become a test of his military and police training; one that would help him solve the biggest case of his career. In January, detectives with the Fort Eustis Military Police Department received notification from the post’s civil engineers of break-ins at various housing units scheduled to be demolished or renovated by contractors in the coming months. Detectives received a tip that copper wiring had been stolen from the homes. In total, more than $16,000 worth of copper was stolen from nearly 75 homes, and more than $100,000 in damages were caused to government property in the process. Additionally, two 200-plus-pound propellers from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command Watercraft Inspection Branch building were stolen and sold to local scrap yards. Having received a briefing on the incident, seeing the truck struck a nerve with Taylor. He told himself if he saw the truck again, he would be sure to ask questions and find out where he the driver was headed. “To everyone else it probably just looked like an individual leaving with a truck full of trash,” he said. “My training is what helped me realize it was out of place. I knew I needed to ask some questions if I saw the truck again.” A short time later, the same truck came back through while Taylor was still on duty. “When he came back through, I saw he had some carpentry tools in the back similar to those you would need to remove copper,” said Taylor. “I also noticed his brakes were not working very well as he had a hard time stop-

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U.S. Army Spc. DerrekTaylor (left), a 221st Military Police Detachment patrolman, receives an Army Commendation Medal from Lt. Col. Oliver Rose, Fort Eustis provost marshal, for his tip that led detectives to solve a $16,000 copper theft case at Fort Eustis, April 9. Taylor said his situational awareness was a result of his military and police training.

ping, so I took this opportunity to question the individual and find out a general location of where he lived in case he needed help. I also got a full license plate number to pass on to detectives.” Taylor then turned this information over to detectives, and the case shifted gears. 733rd Security Forces Squadron investigations detectives Timothy Northcutt and Robert Canada were two of five detectives assigned to the case. “Collectively, we were working about 120 overtime hours a week on top of our normal shifts for a month straight,” Northcutt said. “With Taylor’s tip, we were able to focus the investigation around this one individual.” Using Taylor’s tip in conjunction with assistance from the Newport News and Hampton police departments, post police arrested the suspect March 9. According to the detectives, the suspect is currently awaiting felony charges to be filed in both cities, as well as by the federal district attorney at Fort Eustis. For Taylor’s actions, he received an Army Commendation Medal, and will

“When I saw the truck leaving with the materials, I knew something wasn’t quite right.” — Spc. Derrek Taylor 221st Military Police Detachment

be assigned to the investigations section when he returns from the 11-week Military Police Investigator School. “I always wanted to be an investigator,” said Taylor. “This will give me the chance to make a bigger difference on post.” Northcutt and Canada stressed the importance to remaining vigilant, being aware of surroundings and reporting anything that may not seem right to authorities. “No matter how big or small you think your tip may be, you will never know until you report it,” said Canada. “It may be that small piece of the puzzle needed to solve a case.” This vigilance is something that has been engrained in Taylor. Ever since his time in basic combat training and advanced individual training, leaders have stressed the importance of situational awareness and attention to detail. “When I saw the truck leaving with the materials, I knew something wasn’t quite right,” said Taylor. “It seemed out of place, and I remembered my training and the briefs that we had received about the copper being stolen. It’s almost as if my ‘spider sense’ was tingling.” Detectives ask if anyone sees something that seems out of place, specifically vehicles leaving the post full of equipment or materials, to report it to the Fort Eustis Security Forces Office at 878-4555.

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These wristbands represent the cross-country venture program, GO CARTS, which was created by Ray Rehberg, a current Coast Guard chief electricians mate. The program’s volunteers are driving an electric-powered golf cart thousands of miles across more than 10 states, all in an effort to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. Photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle

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Off-duty U.S. Coast Guard members have set out on an adventure; one that involves “Carting for a Cause.” On April 29, these Service members began driving an electric-powered golf cart thousands of miles across more than 10 states, all in an effort to raise awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. This cross-country venture program, GO CARTS, was created by Ray Rehberg, a current Coast Guard chief electricians mate. He and a group of other Service members will drive the cart, hoping their efforts will not only bring attention to, but also greatly benefit, the WWP through donations and awareness. The WWP’s mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. They have a vision to foster the most successful, welladjusted generation of wounded Service members in this nation’s history. The WWP was created to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured Service members by providing unique inclusive programs to meet needs of veterans who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness or wound. The WWP also provides support to families of injured veteran’s through their Family Support program, which includes individual resources, retreats and additional benefits. “The Wounded Warrior Project is near and dear to all of our hearts, so our GO CARTS program shows our support for our brothers and sisters in service,” said Rehberg. “It’s veterans helping veterans.” The GO CARTS program is an interactive

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Coming full circle:

Langley Airman shares her story of motherhood By Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

She looked up to the ceiling and took a deep breath as tears began to glisten from behind her dark, square-framed glasses – a stark contrast to the precise composure displayed just moments before. “My mom was...” she stopped, blinking rapidly and clearing her throat. “When my sister and I were little, my mom and dad separated for a while. We were really poor when I was a kid, and I remember we wouldn’t get whatever we may have wanted, but we always had everything we needed.” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger paused a moment to wipe her eyes. “I remember times waking up in the middle of the night and coming out in the living room, seeing the lights on at 2 o’clock in the morning,” she continued with a faint crackle in her voice. “I would see my mom sitting at the table studying. She was going to school trying to get a better job for us, and I had no idea how she did that – how she did school and took care of my sister and me by herself. For that, she is the strongest person I know.” For Heather, that memory holds significance now more than ever. As a mother of six children, two with special needs, she devotes every effort to creating lasting memories which keep her family strong during her husband’s deployment. Seeger admits being a full-time mom and noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis for the 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron would be an impossible task if not for a strong support system of family, friends, co-workers and even her own children. Shortly after first learning of her hus-

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis, watches four of her six children play during a family trip to Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton, May 5. Pictured (from left) are Jake, Kevin, Angel and Nick. All try to help their mother while their father is deployed.

band’s deployment tasking, the Seeger family sat down to discuss how this would impact 12-year-old Gregory, 10-year-old Haely, 9-year-old Angel, 7-year-old Kevin, 5-yearold Nick and 3-year-old Jake. “We had a talk with the kids, letting them know they’d have to be more responsible and help me out more since their dad was going to be gone,” said Heather, as she glanced toward a framed picture of her children. “I didn’t even tell them to do this, but they each wrote me a

letter of how they were going to help me. “Angel wrote, ‘If you ever need help, just let me know. I’ll watch Kevin and make sure he doesn’t get in trouble and I’ll make sure Nick does his homework.’ The fact they took on the responsibility themselves, that they were not going only going to help me out but also help each other, spoke volumes,” Heather continued, blinking back tears. “I was so proud they stepped up without me having to say anything.”

“No matter how bad my day can get, the kids can still light up the room. They humble me. With kids, you slow down and learn to appreciate what’s important; you try to enjoy the little things because they aren’t going to be little forever. They’re always excited to see you, and they love you unconditionally and wholly. I can’t imagine how boring my life would be without them.” — Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis and mother of six children

For Angel, watching her younger brothers is her way of taking the load off her mother. “It’s been a little hard because Dad isn’t here to help out with the boys,” said Angel. “I’ve been trying to help watch Jake and take care of the others for Mom.” While her children have started helping her in little ways, Seeger said one of the hardest things to cope with during her husband’s absence is having to bear the load of their tiring schedules alone. “When I get off work, I’ll go pick up the kids from daycare and school, and one has a tutor so we take her there and we all sit in the car and wait for her to get done,” she said. “Most of the time I don’t get home until 6:30 or 7 p.m. As soon as we get in the door, it’s dinner, homework, baths, bed, and I’m not even out of my ABUs until 9 p.m., sometimes.” Her ability to juggle all aspects of being a mother and Airman is a testament to the type of person she is, said Heather’s husband, Tech Sgt. Doug Seeger, assigned to the 1st MOS maintenance operations center, and currently deployed to Japan. “She’s nonstop on the go from the time she wakes up until the time she goes to bed. I don’t know how she does it,” he said. “The fact she’s been able to handle all of that and still make sure the kids have everything they need, and still manage being in the military herself, amazes me every day.” According to Heather, the flexibility found within her work center plays a huge role in ensuring the family’s daily operations run smoothly during her husband’s absence. “Now that he’s deployed, his supervisor is asking me all the time if I need anything,” she said. “My shop has also been really awesome, if I need to take my kids to appointments, or if anything else comes up. Support from our shops has honestly been the best.” In addition to the support given by her coworkers, Heather has also relied on friends to help relieve some stress, and ensure she has those critical moments of “me time.” “Even if I go to the grocery store by myself, it’s almost my alone time. I can crank my radio in the car and I can be by myself for 20 minutes,” she said. “I have to take the breaks when they come and grab the minutes when I can. Even now, coming to

“I hope they see me the same way I see my mom. I hope they see that maybe they don’t get every single toy that they ask for, but they get what they need from us emotionally, and we love them – we make sure that they’re loved. I hope they remember that love.” — Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis and mother of six children work is like a break for me. This is where I can talk to grown-ups and have normal conversations, because I have to switch into kid mode as soon as I get off work.” While this is the first time the family has had to endure a long separation, Heather’s ability to keep her family together stems from lessons learned along her journey of motherhood. She picked up the framed photo of her children, pointing to her first child, Gregory, whom she had when she was 18. Heather held the photo, expressing how having to adapt to caring for a child with special

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(From left) Jake, Angel, Kevin, Haely, Nick and Gregory Seeger pose for a photo in Williamsburg, November 2012.Their mother, Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis, relies on a strong support system to help keep her family of six children close while her husband is deployed.

needs at such a young age helped her face the many other challenges that have resulted in her family, such as her son Nick’s recent diagnosis of a learning disorder. “[Gregory] is autistic and has Tourette syndrome, so especially with those challenges, it made me grow up a lot quicker,” she said. “I was obviously scared being so young, I didn’t know it wasn’t my fault, and in a way it made me feel inadequate. But after much research and doctors’ advice, I realized it wasn’t my fault. It has made other challenges that have come along a lot easier to deal with now than when I was 18.” While for some, hurdles that naturally arise with a special needs child may be discouraging, Heather said it only brings her more joy. “Even though we had our challenges with Gregory, he is still one of the sweetest, most loving and considerate kids I’ve ever met,” she said. “He’s the type of kid that would tell me I looked pretty, or snuggle with me on the couch – how could I not want more children after that?” As she set the picture frame back on the table, Heather admitted that while her husband’s absence takes its toll on her at times, she finds strength in her children’s happiness. “I’ve had my crying moments, my moments where I’ve gone into the bathroom, closed the door, sat on the edge of the tub and cried,” she said. “But you don’t have a choice; you have to do what you have to do. As long as they’re happy and they’re having fun, that’s all I really care about.” Doug said the strength and devotion his wife has displayed during his deployment is unparalleled. “It’s been really hard knowing all the challenges she has faced while I have been gone, knowing there is very little I can do from so far away, but she is also one of the toughest people out there,” he said. “She has been able to handle everything that’s been tossed her way while I’ve been gone, without even blinking. She is an absolutely amazing person and mother, by far the most kind and caring person I have ever met.” Heather said she wants to show the love and care she has for her children through her actions; something she learned from her mother.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather Seeger, 1st Maintenance Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of production analysis, plays with her son Jake during a family trip to Bluebird Gap Farm in Hampton, May 5.

“I don’t necessarily think buying kids things shows them how much you love them,” she said. “I can’t remember one thing my mom bought me as a kid, but I remember her taking me places, like going to get ice cream and going to parks.” Angel remembers those very moments – a reflection of her mother’s efforts. “I love that Mom takes us to fun places,” said Angel. “She’s nice, caring, loving, fun and awesome.” Creating lasting memories with her children is important to Heather, but sometimes finding the time to do so can be challenging. Whether through friends, utilizing resources provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center or telephone calls to her own mother for advice, Heather said one of the most important lessons she has learned over time is asking for help when she needs it. “As much as you may feel that you have to do everything yourself, you don’t. I know a lot of times I would feel guilty letting people watch my kids or letting people help me because I thought it was my job to do everything,” she said. “You don’t have to be ‘Super Mom’ – it’s ok to let someone else help you and take the reins for a while.” With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Doug regrets he won’t be able to take the reins for Heather, or share the day with his wife and children. “I wish I was home this year for it to give her the break she so greatly deserves,” he said. “Mother’s Day is very important to me – it’s great to have a day to honor her and to

simply say ‘thank you’ for all the things she does, all the things we take for granted, all the sacrifices she has made to make sure everyone else is taken care of and all the happiness she brings to our lives every day.” Although bearing the weight of her family’s challenges may be stressful, Heather said she wouldn’t have it any other way. “No matter how bad my day can get, the kids can still light up the room,” she said. “They humble me. With kids, you slow down and learn to appreciate what’s important; you try to enjoy the little things because they aren’t going to be little forever. They’re always excited to see you, and they love you unconditionally and wholly. I can’t imagine how boring my life would be without them.” Through the trials of her husband’s deployment, Heather feels her journey as a mother has come full circle. “I hope they see me the same way I see my mom,” she said. “I hope they see that maybe they don’t get every single toy that they ask for, but they get what they need from us emotionally, and we love them – we make sure that they’re loved. I hope they remember that love.” And with that, she took the picture of her children in her hands and smiled, the faint glisten of tears returning to her eyes. She expressed pride in her family and its ability to endure during such a delicate time, never once crediting that success to herself – speaking with a humility displayed only by someone who possesses a keen sense of what it truly means to be “Mom.”

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Optometry ensures eyes stay on target By Staff Sgt. Antoinette Gibson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Perfect vision, clear focus, and keeping beneficiaries’ visual health in optimal shape is what the Langley Air Force Base, Va., Optometry Clinic strives for daily. The 633rd Medical Group Optometry Clinic’s mission is to provide primary vision care, support wartime readiness and sustain visual combat capability in support of the aerospace mission. This is done through timely, high-quality, comprehensive and cost-effective optometric care to all beneficiaries. “Our main focus is to ensure good eye health,” said Master Sgt. Michele Glaspie, 633rd MDG optometry and audiology flight chief. “The clinic services everyone in the Langley community.” Continuity in this profession is vital to the overall success of the organization. With professionals renowned amongst the Air Force for their skills and professionalism, the award-winning optometry clinic prides itself in taking care of people.

“When I arrived to the Langley clinic today for my annual eye exam, I was very impressed with the excellent customer service,” said U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Sei Foster, Reactor Mechanical Division mechanist mate. “The staff was very professional and the service I received here truly has surpassed any other eye care services I have received in the past.” According to Glaspie, her section provides advanced care in diabetic issues, acute-eye issues, routine eye exams, follow-up service on emergency care, glaucoma, cornea and retina concerns. The optometry clinic offers service to approximately 40 to 50 patients daily, and conducts approximately 250 eye exams weekly. A standard eye exam usually consists of a visual acuity check, used to determine a change in vision and other procedures to ensure the patient’s eyes are healthy and free of disease. The Langley clinic staff suggests that an annual eye exam should be accomplished by everyone to ensure any problems are caught at an early stage.

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Berensen, 633rd Medical Group optometrist, conducts an eye exam on U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Elaine Cole, Air Combat Command commander support staff superintendent, during her annual eye exam at Langley Air Force Base, April 18.

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Elaine Cole, Air Combat Command commander support staff superintendent, looks through a phoropter at Langley Air Force Base, April 18.

“We provide frames of choice, glasses, gas mask inserts, ballistic eyewear, contact lens services and standard issue glasses to complete the eye exam,” said Ebony Fowlkes, 633rd MDG optometry technician. “The goal of the clinic is to ensure that all Airmen are deployment ready.” In addition to routine eye exams, the clinic offers single, bi-focal, tri-focal, spectacle and contact lens prescriptions to all active-duty personnel. Elena Loewellyn, 633rd MDG optometrist, said there are many small things people can do to help care for their eyes, including giving eyes a break while at work for about ten minutes per hour. People can also reduce the brightness of their computer screens and wear sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays while outside, she said. Loewellyn also said people should never wear contact lenses while asleep. This preserves eyesight and aids in overall optimal eye health. Improving Service members’ overall eye health is a priority the clinic takes personally, said Loewellyn. “We maintain stability with all of our patients that come into Langley,” said Loewellyn. “We see patients, get to know them and follow what is going on, truly building a strong continuity of care.” To schedule an appointment, contact your primary care manager or call the appointment line at (866) 645-4584.

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In an effort to better serve its customers, the Auto Skills Shop at Langley Air Force Base, Va. has extended its availability and is now open Sundays. The shop offers cost-effective services to Langley community members who are looking to do self-help vehicle repairs, while getting assistance from certified mechanics. “At the Auto Skills Shop, you can do self-help on your own vehicle,” said Ronnie Miller, certified technician and Auto Skills Shop manager. “If you need assistance, we also have employees who can lead you in the right direction.” The shop also provides service ranging from Virginia state inspections to full engine repair and diagnostics by their on-duty technicians. “The shop benefits all of the people in the Air Force. Dependents and retirees can all use the facility,” said Mill-

“At the Auto Skills Shop, you can do self-help on your own vehicle. If you need assistance, we also have employees who can lead you in the right direction.” — Ronnie Miller certified technician and shop manager

er. “Lots of people like to work on their own vehicles; now they a have a place to do it.” Senior Airman David Young, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, said he utilizes the shop for the convenience and space. “If the shop wasn’t here, I would have to pay someone to work on my car, knowing full well I could do the work myself,” said Young. According to Miller, the shop’s onduty technicians perform services at a

rate of $75 per hour, which could save customers up to $20 per hour in comparison to civilian shops. The shop operates on a first-comefirst-serve basis throughout the day, and contains parts and tools for all types of vehicle maintenance, including machines that can assist with both basic and advanced auto repair. The Auto Skills Shop also provides a computer hobbyists can use to look up directions to fix specific vehicles. “The convenience of the shop and the discounted prices are something the Langley community can take unique advantage of,” said Miller. “We are one of a kind.” The Langley Auto Skills Shop is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and now open Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the Auto Skills Shop, call 764-3978/4607, or visit www.langley.jbleforcesupport.com.

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RunForTheFallen “ I have 25 marathon medals, but this run means so much more than any accolade I’ll ever receive.” — Master Sgt. Ed Dierkens

A Langley Airman plants an American flag in honor of a fallen Service member during the “Run for the Fallen” event in Hampton Roads, May 2. Families of fallen Service members stood by their respective hero markers to thank the runners for their memorial run.

A family member of a fallen Soldier watches runners approach his family’s hero marker. The run began at Fort Story and ended in Arlington.

Runners salute the flag in honor of a fallen Service member.The Service members honored during this run come from the local area and other parts ofVirginia.After planting the flag, a runner would read off the name, birthplace and the date the respective Service member paid the ultimate sacrifice.

A runner reads off the name of a fallen Serivce member as family members look on. Every branch of service was recognized and represented during the event to support the idea of one force, one fight. With only two weeks’ notice, 20 Airmen signed up to run 15 miles total.

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A group of Service members and supporters stand quietly around a tiny American flag. Breaking the silence, a voice speaks the name of the fallen troop they all came out to honor. Afterward, the group members salute the flag, wipe sweat from their brows and continue running along the noisy highway. Service members and civilians from the Hampton Roads community participated in the Virginia “Run for the Fallen,” a 230mile run from Fort Story, Va. to Arlington National Cemetery. At each mile marker, runners placed a flag, paying homage to fallen Service members from Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Those remembered during this run hailed from local communities around their respective “hero markers.” To ensure every Service member was honored between Hampton and Yorktown, Va., Langley Air Force Base Airmen split into groups, each running a three-mile leg of the 15-mile stretch. Master Sgt. Ed Dierkens, Air Combat Command logistics programs and integration superintendent, explained the impact the run had on him. “I have 25 marathon medals, but this

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Langley Airmen run with flags in hand during the “Run for the Fallen” event in Hampton Roads, May 2.

run means so much more than any accolade I’ll ever receive.” said Dierkens. Dierkens jogged on the highway beyond his three-mile promise. Many Service members followed suit, hoping to interact with family members stationed at the markers. “Seeing the families and showing appreciation for their sacrifices makes the run meaningful,” said Dierkens. “Being able to see them and honor their fallen Service member... it is pretty amazing.” For Emily Prasnicki, the widow of

Army 1st Lt. Chase Prasnicki, having other Service members take time to pay respect to her husband meant more than she could put into words. “Thank you all so much for coming out here today,” said Prasnicki, blinking back tears. “I truly understand the sacrifice you are willing to make, and I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate and respect that promise.” Without the dedicated efforts of Master Sgt. Adam Gray, 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit first sergeant, Prasnicki would have never been able to thank Langley’s Airmen. Gray learned about the run a mere two weeks before the event, and organized Langley’s support. To Gray, his run signified more than just an opportunity to interact with other families. It meant honoring an old friend who had suffered her own loss - so Gray had a promise to keep. “A friend of mine lost her husband a few years ago,” he said. “She asked me ‘Adam, will you run his mile?’ Of course, I jumped on it.” Gray immediately began looking for a starting point, and soon discovered an event was already in the works. “A Sailor down in Norfolk actually set up the event, and I caught wind of it,” said Gray. “I thought it would be great to

add our Airmen into the equation, so I hit the ground running.” Gray spoke to the Sailor, reserved a spot in the run near the Hampton area and gathered 20 Airmen to run the route. Like Dierkens, Gray ran more than his three-mile stretch, continuing to represent Langley. “I like to see the Air Force represented,” he said. “With such a large military community around us, it’s important the public knows we are here, and what better way to show them than by honoring our fellow Service members?” Next year, Gray hopes he can recruit more Airmen - enough to cover the north side of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel all the way to Gloucester. “I know a lot of people would have wanted to participate had we known about the event sooner, so I hope we can cover as much road as possible next year,” said Gray. “After all, I know everyone will see these are the most rewarding miles anyone will ever run.” As cars moved past the procession of RVs, trucks and runners, the drivers seemed to separate from their own worries and slow down, sobered by the sight of families, Service members and supporters standing quietly around those tiny American flags.

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Annual spring bird count serves dual mission at Langley AFB By Tech. Sgt. April Wickes

William Boeh (left), bird enthusiast and U.S. Coast Guard preparedness specialist, and Vic Johnston, avid birder and 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs community relations chief, look up information in a bird guide during the annual Spring Bird Count, May 4 at Langley Air Force Base.

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One Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Two Canada Geese. Three Great Egrets and 155 Starlings. These types of birds were just a sample of the variety counted by two bird enthusiasts, or birders, who conducted Langley Air Force Base’s Annual Spring Bird Count on May 4. Not only does the bird count serve as an event for bird enthusiasts, the data collected from these biannual counts keeps pilots safe and Langley environmentally compliant. This year marked the 29th year for the spring bird count, during which birders cataloged 62 species and counted a total of 761 birds. “Bird watching helps you learn about your environment, and can be a very inexpensive hobby,” said Vic Johnston, avid birder and 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs community relations chief. The data collected from the count is shared with the 1st Fighter Wing Safety Office and the birding community. “From a local birder perspective, a Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard team perspective, and from an environmental protection perspective, these bird counts and the data that has been stored from them is valuable for us to continue our operation and mission here,” said Thomas Olexa, Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, and 1st Fighter Wing Safety Office representative. Olexa said data from both the spring and winter bird counts provide beneficial information and supplement the

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An Osprey is seen protecting its nest during the annual Spring Bird Count, May 4 at Langley Air Force Base.

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installation’s ongoing wildlife monitoring program. “My efforts concentrate on the airfield directly, and what’s great about the biannual bird count is the birders go into areas that I don’t get to survey,” he said. “They see more diverse species of birds than those that occupy the airfield.” The bird counts help confirm the inhabitants of a species on Langley. When a bird strike happens and results come back from the Smithsonian Bird Identification Laboratory in Washington, D.C., the species may be common to the area, but not always seen during airfield bird surveys. “When this occurs, I quickly reference the [winter] and spring bird count data to see if this bird is on the observation list,” Olexa said. “This is when the bird count data helps us solve a mystery of a bird strike and allows us to evaluate the occurrence of a species and potential risk to aircraft operations.”

ASSAULT FROM PAGE 9 Another Hagel initiative looks at preventing sexual assault in the recruiting and early training process, Patton said. “This includes DOD-wide recruiting organizations, the military entrance processing centers [and] ROTC to assess them on their sexual assault prevention programs,” he said. This follows recent assessments conducted by the services of their military academies and initial entry training programs.

The data from the counts also helps the base stay environmentally compliant. “This data will help us determine if we are impacting any species or may have a potential impact on a species, an indicator species, a populated species or a threatened and endangered species,” he said. William Boeh, bird enthusiast and U.S. Coast Guard preparedness specialist, said there are a variety of bird habitats around the base. He was even able to add ten new birds to his personal bird watching list during the count. “There are habitats around the base most people never even see, and I’m glad to see the base trying to preserve them,” said Boeh. “Loss of habitats for birds is critical right now – it’s the biggest reason birds go extinct.” While bird enthusiasts may agree the most enjoyable part of the bird count is simply watching and listening to the birds, the multiple missions it serves for Langley is also something worth “chirping” about.

Another initiative looks to improve overall victim care and trust in the chain of command, to increase reporting of the crime, and “to reduce the feelings victims have of being ostracized,” Patton said. On the military justice side, Hagel asked for the acting DOD general counsel to incorporate the rights afforded to victims through the Crime Victims’ Rights Act into military justice practice. He also wants to evaluate the Air Force Special Victims Counsel pilot program “to en-

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sure victims of sexual assault are provided the advice and counsel they need to understand their rights and to feel confident,” Patton said. Finally, the defense secretary is asking a congressionally mandated panel to speed up its work on an independent review of the systems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate sexual assault crimes. The legislation gives the panel 18 months to finish its review. Hagel is asking them to finish in a year.

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EustisCommunity Mother’s Day Brunch Come join us for Mother’s Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12 at the Fort Eustis Club.The brunch will include a breakfast bar, buffet line, made-to-order omelet bar, soup and salad bar, carving station and dessert bar. Prepaid reservations are required.The cost is $25 (adults); $14.00 (children 6-12); free for children ages 5 and under. To make reservations, call 878-5700.

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.

Dinner for Families of Deployed 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.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month The 128th Aviation Brigade, in conjunction with Joint Base Langley-Eustis, will present the 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month observance from 10:30 a.m. to noon May 15 at JacobsTheater, Bldg. 647, Monroe Ave. Join us for cultural displays, dancing, a martial arts demonstration and free food samplings.The guest speaker is Amata Coleman Radewagen, a community activist from American Samoa. For more information, call 878-6849, ext. 3375 or 878-0022.

Cotillion Dinner Dance The Father-Daughter/Mother-Son Cotillion Dinner Dance will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. June 8 at the Fort Eustis Club. Join us for a special evening of tradition, dinner and 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.

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Home Buying and Selling Seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office is sponsoring a Home Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 14 and a Home Selling Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 16. Both seminars will take place at the 733rd Civil Engineer Division conference room at Bldg. 1407, Washington Blvd. Industry experts will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector.The seminars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP at least three business days prior to attending the seminar of your choice. To register, call 8782977/5687/5579.

Army Career and Alumni Program Army Career and Alumni Program classes and briefings for May will include: ■ Career Expo – 1:30 to 3 p.m. May 29. Employers, college recruiters and other transition service providers are invited to come and network with transitioners and their family members. Job seekers should dress for success and bring resumes. ■ 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 20-24; Senior Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13-17 (for 05/06, 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 – 9 a.m. May 20. 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.

Balfour Beatty Communities ■ Armed Forces Day Sundae Social – 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 17. Come out and join us for a big Armed Forces Day salute to our service members with a sweet red, white and blue treat. BBC staff will be serving up strawberry, blueberry and vanilla sundaes in honor of Americans in uniform who serve our country in times of war and peace. ■ “Love Your Pet” Month – In recognition of national “Love Your Pet” month, BBC will be collecting your best furry family friend photos (3x5 or 5x7) that best capture your pet’s personality. Prizes will be awarded and winners will be announced on June 3. ■ Open House – 4 to 5 p.m. May 15. Residents are invited to BBC’s Open House to welcome Charleen Her-

riott, Communities Manager and Gene Clark, Facilities Manager. Col. Thomas R. Wetherington, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, will provide opening remarks at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. ■ Scrapbooking Class – 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 28. Join us and capture those special moments in a beautiful handcrafted scrapbook. ■ Yard of the Month – BBC will be looking for the best “Yard of the Month” from May through August. Winners will be announced at the end of each month. ■ Yard Sale – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18. Residents can set up items in their front yards during this post-wide yard sale. Trash and other discarded items must not be left by the curbside. The activities listed above are for BBC residents only. The Community Center is located at Bldg. 126, Madison Ave. For more information, call 328-0691.

Distributed Learning Training Facility The Distributed Learning Training Facility offers free individual Army career training for active Army, National Guard, Reserves and DA civilians. Soldiers can earn promotion points (enlisted), retirement points (reservists) and college credit. The DLTF also offers training for various military occupational skills. Sixteen workstations are available for video tele-training. The DLTF is located in Hunter Hall at Bldg. 2730, Madison Ave. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Nathan Wortham at 878-6934 or visit www.dls.army.mil.

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 15 is: ■ Friday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Saturday – No ranges scheduled; ■ Sunday – No ranges scheduled; ■ Monday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.). All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before entering ranges and training areas.

The Pines Golf Course ■ “Get Golf Ready” Classes – Come out and “Get Golf Ready” for only $99 per person. Participants will receive five lessons from our PGA teaching professional in a group setting. Golf clubs, balls and other equipment will be provided. To register, visit GetGolfReady,com. ■ Saturday Demo Days – 10 a.m. to noon May 11, 18 and 25. Join us and try out the latest and greatest in new technology and golf equipment. Demo clubs from major manufacturers will be available. Attendees will also be given a free custom fitting by our PGA professionals. For more info, call 878-2252 or visit www.eustismwr.com.

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Chemical Collection, Electronics Recycling The following are the times, dates and locations Household Chemical Collection and Computer and Electronics Recycling Day: ■ York County – from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 11 on County Drive in Yorktown; traveling north on Highway 17, turn right onto Goodwin Neck Road and the location is approximately 3/4 of a mile on the left. ■ Hampton – from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 18 at the Hampton Public Works Operations Complex, 419 North Armistead Avenue. Residents of Poquoson, Williamsburg, James City County, Langley Air Force Base or Bethel Manor can also use either of these locations to drop off items. Residents are required to present a form of identification such as a driver’s license, military ID or an ID with a photo, as well as a utility bill with a current address. For more information on items accepted for drop-off or requirements, contact the Virginia Peninsula Public Service Authority’s at 259-9850 or www.vppsa.org.

Summer Bowling-Bud League Sign-up has started for the Summer Bowling-Bud League. A preliminary meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at the Langley Lanes Bowling Center, and the Summer BowlingBud League will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 14. Each team will consist of four members, and sign-up will be $12 per person. For more information, contact Don Stokes at 723-8772 or Margaret Brame at 867-8115.

Bioenvironmental Engineering office closure The Bioenvironmental Engineering office will be closed from May 13 to 17 for a training event. For emergencies, they will be available via their on-call phone at 262-6796.

Discounted tickets and passes Discounted tickets and season passes to local amusement parks are available through Langley Information, Tickets andTours. For more information, call 764-7176.

JBLE Fitness Challenges ■ JBLE Squadron Challenge – A Joint Base Langley-Eu-

stis Squadron Challenge will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 at the Shellbank Fitness CenterTrack. Each team will consist of six members and must have at least one member of the opposite gender. Registration will end May 17. ■ JBLE Triathlon – A Joint Base Langley-Eustis triathlon will be held from 7 to 10:30 a.m. May 14 at the Shellbank Fitness Center. Each team will consist of three members. Registration will end May 10. ■ JBLE Tri-Challenge – Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ first Tri Challenge will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at the Shellbank Fitness Center. Each team will consist of

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Crossbow Dining Facility reopening The Crossbow Dining Facility reopened May 1. Basic allowance for subsistence for dormitory residents stopped 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.

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.

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.

Anger Management Course Anger Management classes will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 6, 13 and 20 at the Health and Wellness Center. This class will review anger and ways to manage it effectively so it doesn’t take a toll on health or relationships. For more information or to register, contact Staff Sgt. Millender at 764-9503 or Jacquelyn.millender@langley.af.mil.

Langley 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. ■ Langley’s Got Talent – 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. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, e-mail james.murrell@langley. af.mil or call the Community Center at 764-2983/2984.

Cinderella’s Closet The Langley Enlisted Spouse’s Club is sponsoring a new 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 e-mail at cinderellasclosetlafb@gmail.com. You may also arrange a donation drop off at 155 Dodd Blvd. until May 15th by calling 864-0966.

Family Advocacy Safety 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 resources. For more information or to register, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 764-2427.

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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. Join us for a fun-filled event for the entire family. 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 activeduty 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.

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, 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 are on now sale. Admission is $30-$50 (adults); $20 (children); and free for active duty military. Tickets may be purchased by calling the VSC Box Office at 6271234, Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, or online at www. vastage.com.

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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.

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.

York River Symphony Orchestra The public is invited to the York River Symphony’s final performance of the season, “A Suite of Summer Places,” at 3 p.m. May 19 at the Mary Christian Auditorium, Thomas Nelson Community College, 99 Thomas Nelson Dr., Hampton. A pre-concert showcase featuring “The Welch

Guitar Players’ will take place at 2:15 p.m. Tickets are $12 (adults) and $10 (students, Seniors and active-duty military). Discount tickets for $10 and $8 may be purchased in advance online through PayPal or from orchestra members. For more information, visit www.yrso.org.

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. You can also add items to your family’s emergency supply kit. Many everyday items are exempt from sales tax. Guidelines and frequently asked questions are available at www.tax.virginia.gov/salestaxholiday. For detailed information about how to prepare your family for hurricanes and other emergencies, visit www.ReadyVirginia.gov.

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 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. ■ 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. 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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Lt. Gen. David Halverson (left), deputy commanding general of U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command, poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Bruce Brealey, director general for the United Kingdom's Force Development andTraining Command,April 30. Brealey is the UK's equivalent to the director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, and this was his second visit toTRADOC. In addition to office calls with Halverson and Lt. Gen. KeithWalker, director of ARCIC, Brealey also had in-depth discussions with ARCIC directorate leads about ARCIC's roles and responsibilities in concept development, requirements determination and capability assessment.

Don Reid, former member of the Statler Brothers, anAmerican country singing group, accepts a gift from U.S.Army Major Gen. JeffW. Mathis III, JointTask Force Civil Support commander, at the JTF-CS prayer breakfast at Fort Eustis, May 2. Since the retirement of the Statler Brothers in 2002, Reid, who was the guest speaker at the event, has published seven books.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Leslie, 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Group Military Working Dog kennel master, deployed from Langley Air Force Base, and MWD Ruth perform controlled aggression training at BagramAirfield,Afghanistan,April 28. Controlled aggression training creates scenarios where MWD teams respond to a suspect or unidentified individual.

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Tara Dixon, 633rd Medical Group chaplain, puts oil on the hands of nurses and medical technicians of the 633rd MDG before blessing them in the hospital atrium at Langley Air Force Base, May 6. Dixon did this as part of the opening ceremony for National Nurses Week, which runs from May 6 to 12.

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Ann Morse, Virginia Beach Marine Rescue Team diver and medical safety officer, participates in a neurological evaluation with Stephen Ryan, FederalTech Hazards Rescue Unit diver, inside a hyperbaric chamber during a training course at Fort Eustis, May 2. The training taught divers and medical personnel from local and federal search and rescue dive teams basic dive first aid, also called “tender maneuvers.”

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Gauges show the current pressure inside the hyperbaric chamber during a training event involving Fort Eustis divers and local community search and rescue teams at Fort Eustis, May 2.

“It felt like a knife being plunged into my chest.” During a training program at Fort Eustis, Va., Ann Morse recalled an experience she had while diving in Florida. “When we reached about 130 feet, I tried to inflate my buoyancy compensator and realized my inflator valve wasn’t hooked up so that I could fill it with air from tank. It became harder to breathe.” Morse, a Virginia Beach Marine Rescue Team diver and medical safety officer, was experiencing what is known as a “chest squeeze,” which was one of the many topics covered during the Dive Medical Technician Course hosted by the 20th Engineer Brigade, 30th Engineer Battalion, 511th Engineer Dive Detachment, May 2. “If I had known then what I know now, I would have been able to better handle the situation,” Morse said. “This training makes me feel safer as a diver and more confident as a medical technician because I can identify problems and know how to treat them.” Both divers and medical personnel from local and federal search and rescue dive teams participated in the training. It instructed them on basic dive first aid, known as “tender maneuvers.” The course took place inside Fort Eustis’ multi-person hyperbaric chamber, specifically designed to artificially reproduce under-sea pressure. “We’re happy to be able to host these divers and share with them our experience,” said 1st Lt. Mark Golay, 511th Engineer Dive Detachment executive officer in

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U.S.Army Sgt. Evan Lock, 30th Engineer Battalion diver, monitors the pressure inside a hyperbaric chamber, while 1st Sgt. Milton Prater, 30th Engineer Battalion master diver, communicates with the divers inside the chamber during a training course at Fort Eustis, May 2. Divers went through a variety of scenarios including performing neurological exams and learning symptoms of common medical dive problems like “chest squeezes.”

charge. “We are as much medical technicians as divers, and this training gives us the ability to share our extensive dive medicine training with them.” The divers went through a variety of scenarios, including performing neurological exams on each other and learning symptoms of common medical dive problems. They did this all inside of the hy-

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perbaric chamber, which was pressurized to reflect a depth of 30 feet. “After completing this training, they will be able to take care of themselves and other divers,” Golay said. With this training under her belt, Morse said she felt better equipped to teach other members of her team the techniques she learned. “This helps me better understand how bodies react to pressure when diving, and some of the symptoms to watch for,” she said. “As a medical provider, it will also better enable me to determine if an injury is dive related or not.” While this may have been the first time Soldiers at Fort Eustis have hosted this training, they hope it’s not the last. “I hope we can host this training again in the future and continue to build these relationships [with the local community],” Golay said.

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YOU JUST BLEW $10,000. Buzzed. Busted. Broke. Get caught, and you could be paying around $10,000 in fines, legal fees and increased insurance rates.

Buzzed driving is drunk driving. buzzeddriving.adcouncil.org

Submit online at: www.forteustiswheel.com/free

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For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

Restrictions: â&#x20AC;˘ Only 5 ads per week, per household â&#x20AC;˘ Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted â&#x20AC;˘ Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue â&#x20AC;˘ Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year â&#x20AC;˘ Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. â&#x20AC;˘ Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. â&#x20AC;˘ Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. â&#x20AC;˘ When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.) WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s publications

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