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ix-thirty-third Air Base Wing Public Affairs, Senior Airman – I mean, Staff Sgt. Denton speaking.” It happened again and again without fail. I had to correct myself every time I answered my office phone. It was more than a little frustrating. However, as unnerving as it was, my mistake also made me wonder if I was walking around as a senior airman, wearing staff sergeant stripes. Once the promotion testing and Airman Leadership School curriculum are a memory, it is very easy to become complacent – to sit back and think that I have somehow “arrived.” I didn’t want to do that. I wanted to take what I’ve learned from my brief time in the Air Force and translate it into a comprehensive and functional leadership strategy. So I thought about some of the most important lessons I had gleaned during my first enlistment.
Slow dancing with Airmen My very first command chief master sergeant had a saying: “You can’t slow dance with an Airman on Sunday and supervise them on Monday.” This always struck a chord with me, seeing friendships ruined by promotions and careers destroyed through poor choices. As an Airman I would ask myself, “How could something like that happen; couldn’t people follow the rules?”
What I learned was that the line wasn’t black and white; it was gray and submerged in murky water. During ALS our first sergeant mentor raised the question, “Is it alright for a supervisor to invite one of their Airmen over to their house for a few drinks?” The class was split down the middle; some believed it was acceptable, others were firmly against it. The first sergeant said socializing with an individual Airman at the exclusion of others was alright, until it wasn’t alright. A supervisor can have drinks, party and socialize with their Airmen all they want, but they have to be prepared to accept the consequences of their actions – which probably won’t be limited to paperwork. By developing that unprofessional relationship, supervisors set a poor example for their Airmen – who think it is acceptable. Those Airmen are also perceived as favorites in the work center, which decreases overall morale and productivity. With all that in mind, is slow dancing with your Airman ever alright? Until there is a problem, it may seem acceptable. However, once the entire issue and root cause come to light, the behavior is seldom seen as appropriate.
Taking care of Airmen “Take care of your mission, take care of your people,” is a picture hanging on my office wall. It is there as a reminder that “mission” and “people” are mutually dependent upon one another. Even though the noncommissioned officer catch phrase
Heritage Spotlight On May 13, 1607, three English ships carrying 105 passengers arrived along the west bank of the James River in Virginia and founded Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Led by Captain Christopher Newport, the fleet arrived nearly five months after departing from England. The group named their settlement for King James I.
seems to be “take care of your people,” the words hold a deeper meaning. While deployed, I had the opportunity to work for a U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer. I could spend an entire afternoon talking about the Navy culture and how deeply rooted in tradition the service is. However, the most important lesson I learned from this senior chief was what it truly meant to be a senior noncommissioned officer in the U.S. military. Some senior noncommissioned officers simply come to work, sit at their desk and spend the day pondering how they will reach the next level in their career. Their view of the military exists as one of service from the bottom up. This viewpoint is not exclusive to the senior enlisted ranks; it is visible across the board. They are the individuals who believe in advancing by stepping on the backs of others, instead of elevating those beneath them, while improving themselves at the same time. The senior chief I worked for was exactly the opposite. He never once thought about promotion or career advancement. He devoted his entire deployment to ensuring the office was stable and productive. The senior chief never went on out-of-country trips or sought to create award-winning products, except those developed by his people. “I’ve had my time doing all that, shipmate,” he would say. “This is your opportunity to do great things.” SEE LEADERSHIP PAGE 4
Founding of Jamestown The colony was sponsored by the Virginia Company of London, a group of investors who hoped to profit from the venture. Chartered in 1606 by King James I, the company also supported English national goals of counterbalancing the expansion of other European nations abroad, seeking a northwest passage to the Orient, and converting the Virginia Indians to the Anglican religion.
Serious problems soon emerged in the small English outpost. An unfamiliar climate, brackish water supply, and lack of food led to disease and death. Many of the original colonists were upper-class Englishmen, and the colony lacked sufficient laborers and skilled farmers. Captain John Smith became the colony’s leader in September 1608 – the fourth in a succession of council presidents – and
established a “no work, no food” policy. The first representative government in British America began at Jamestown in 1619 with the convening of a general assembly at the request of settlers who wanted input in the laws governing them. Jamestown continued as the center of Virginia’s political and social life until 1699 when the seat of government moved to Williamsburg.
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After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department’s civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary layoffs will now be necessary. During a town hall meeting May 14 at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., Hagel told Defense Department employees that most will be required to take 11 furlough days beginning July 8, one per week, through the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30. Hagel noted that when he took the oath of office less than three months ago, postsequester plans called for 22 furlough days. Congress allowed the department to shift or reprogram some funds in March that cut that number to 14. Now, he said, as maintenance, training, flying hours and ship deployments are increasingly affected, he had no choice but to authorize the furloughs. “We kept going back. And finally, we got to a point where I could not responsibly go any deeper into cutting or jeopardizing our formations, our readiness and training,” he said. In a memo to senior department leaders, Hagel said he had “very reluctantly” concluded that major budgetary shortfalls triggered by a $37 billion cut in defense spending for fiscal year 2013 forced a decision he said he deeply regrets, and
“You deserve fair, honest, direct conversation about this, and I’m not going to be cute with you at all. This is where we are. We’ll continue to look at it, [and] we’ll continue to do everything we can.” — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel during a town hall meeting May 14
one that he acknowledged will disrupt lives and impact DOD operations. However, he credited congressional passage of a defense appropriation bill in March in part for helping to reduce the number of days civilians would be temporarily laid off by half. It may be possible later in the year to “knock that back” to an even lower number, the secretary said, but he emphasized that he could not promise such an outcome. “I won’t promise that,” Hagel said. “You deserve fair, honest, direct conversation about this, and I’m not going to be cute with you at all. This is where we are. We’ll continue to look at it, [and] we’ll continue to do everything we can.” Hagel said the furloughs will affect every military department and almost every agency, with limited exceptions. “We will except civilians deployed to combat zones and civilians necessary to protect life and property,” he wrote in his memo,
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks to Department of Defense employees at the Mark Center in Alexandria, May 14. Hagel announced furloughs of up to 11 days for employees, which will affect every military department and almost every agency, with limited exceptions.
adding that others will be excepted if forcing them to stay off the job would not free up money for other needs. Employees set to be furloughed will begin receiving written notification June 5. In March, defense officials had told civilian employees to expect as many as 22 furlough days during the current fiscal year, part of department-wide efforts to slash spending in response to across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration. In
the time since, Hagel has been working to avoid or reduce the temporary layoffs, saying he had sought advice from department leaders and agencies, both civilian and military, but found no other way to help in closing the budget gap. In his memo issued May 14, Hagel said if the budget situation eases, he would strongly prefer to end the furloughs early. “That is a decision I will make later in the year,” he added.
SecAF approves cancellation of captain’s board By Capt. Candice Ismirle SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
First lieutenants will no longer meet a promotion central selection board to make captain, Air Force officials announced May 7. Effective immediately, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the elimination of the Captain’s Central Selection Board. The Air Force is returning to the same promotion process that was in effect prior to July 2011. First lieutenants will now be informed by their chain of command if they are recommended for promotion to captain. The Air Force is returning to a 100 percent promo-
The Air Force is returning to a 100 percent promotion opportunity, allowing commanders to determine if an officer should be promoted. tion opportunity, allowing commanders to determine if an officer should be promoted. “Senior raters will now provide a recommendation to promote or not to promote officers. All officers will get promoted unless their senior rater makes a recommendation of “do not promote,” said Lt. Col. Colin Huckins, Promotions, Evaluations, and Fitness
Policy Branch chief. According to senior officials, the boards are being eliminated due to the significant amount of time and financial investment for a very small quality cut, which affected few officers due to high promotion rates. The Captain’s Central Selection Board rate was 95 percent. With limited time in service, most first lieutenants have thin records and little operational experience, making it difficult to fully evaluate performance and future potential. There will be 3,056 first lieutenants in the promotion zone and 213 above the promotion zone this year. For more information about career development or personnel issues, visit the myPers website.
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LEADERSHIP FROM PAGE 2 Rather than expect subordinates to cater to his needs, he identified and addressed the needs of his people. As long as he was meeting our needs, productivity remained high and the entire office succeeded. There was plenty of individual success, but it was celebrated as a team – as a family.
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One of the greatest and most valuable lessons I learned was from my first wing commander. He didn’t just advocate leadership; he exemplified it and empowered it in others. The commander knew what he wanted to achieve, and how to motivate others toward that goal. “Leadership demands vision; vision leads to goal setting,” he said. “To get where you want them to go, Airmen need to know where they are headed. They also need points along the way to measure their progress and understand if they’re getting there.”
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Having a tangible goal can mean the difference between success and failure. The commander knew this and empowered his people to aggressively develop their innovative spirit and to self-motivate initiative. He did this while maintaining an approachable demeanor. “If you’re a jerk, you’d better be perfect; and no one is perfect,” he said. “Sometimes it’s important to show anger for emphasis. But it needs to be a conscious choice for the Airman’s benefit - not an emotional choice for yours.” I thought of how frustrated past situations had made me. Would strategic anger have made the situation better or worse? Often those expressions, tied with process improvements, can be extremely daunting – but ultimately necessary. “Sometimes the process is as important as the outcome,” the commander said. “For larger choices, don’t jump to the answer even when you think you know it. Bring people
with you through the decision-making process. It will help them better understand the problem and the solution, and dramatically improve execution of the decision. This may also give you the chance to discover your first instincts were wrong.” Looking back, this wisdom made me realize many of my first instincts could have been strengthened through the application of a second set of eyes. Letting people be themselves and not extensions of a supervisor can make all the difference. As I set out to supervise my first Airmen, I hope taking these lessons to heart makes those Airmen comfortable with me. I don’t want them to feel they are assigned to me, but rather they choose me to lead them. It also makes me remember the last thing my commander said to me before he left the base, moving on to bigger and better things: “Leadership isn’t worn on your sleeve or collar,” he said. “It’s worn on the hearts, minds and faces of the people you impact on a daily basis.”
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TRADOC Winds ensemble named Music Performance Team of the Year By Tech. Sgt. April Wickes 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The talented Soldiers from the “TRADOC Winds” woodwind ensemble are always on the go, practicing, performing and accomplishing the U.S. Army’s mission. The ensemble was recently awarded the 2012 Music Performance Team of the Year for the Woodwind Ensemble category, validating that their hard work and dedication to the Army, the U.S. Training and Doctrine Command and the local community had indeed paid off. They submitted a five-minute video which won the popular vote from more than 8,000 current and former U.S. Army musicians. Sgt. 1st Class Tracie Whitelaw, TRADOC Band bassoonist and noncommissioned officer in charge of training, said the ensemble produced the video to showcase their camaraderie, love of
their job and most of all, love for their audience. “We didn’t put together the video for the purpose of winning; we put it together to show our group and for people to recognize our band,” said Sgt. Robin Felt, TRADOC Band hornist and NCOIC of human resources. The TRADOC Winds woodwind ensemble is comprised of six Soldiers -- a clarinet player, French horn player, a bassoon player, an oboe player, a flute player and a drum player. Whitelaw said although drums are not typically part of a woodwinds ensemble, it enables the group to “think outside the box” and expand their musical selections. The ensemble plays a variety of songs, including “Old Soldiers Never Die,” “Respect” and “Brown Eyed Girl.” They also perform a wide array of musical genres, including Latin, jazz and classical. Whitelaw said the ensemble tells the
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The TRADOC Winds woodwind ensemble practices for an upcoming retirement ceremony May 8 at Fort Eustis.The ensemble was recently awarded the 2012 Music PerformanceTeam of theYear for theWoodwind Ensemble category.
Army story through music, performing in ceremonies, schools, libraries and even on a battleship, hoping to reach as many people as possible. “The most important thing to us is that
we put on a great show,” said Felt. “We just have fun and want the audience to have fun with us.” SEE WINDS PAGE 7
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Leaders from the Israeli Defense Force Homefront Command visited Joint Task Force Civil Support, at Fort Eustis, Va., May 7, to learn how the unit oversees military responders in the U.S. if ordered to respond to a catastrophic chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident. The visit was part of a larger, continuous collaboration between JTF-CS and different response agencies to foster a common understanding of what JTF-CS does and the capabilities brought to support a lead federal agency during a homeland complex catastrophe. Likewise, Israeli Maj. Gen. Yaakcov Ayish, defense attachÊ to the U.S. and Canada, provided a brief on current activities that are trending in the Middle East and what the Israeli Defense Force believes are the greatest threats to Israel’s homeland security. JTF-CS provides command and control of the Defense CBRN Response Force, comprised of 5,200 federal military forces
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U.S.Army Maj. Gen. JeffW. Mathis III, JointTask Force Civil Support commander, speaks with Israeli Defense Force Maj. Gen.Yaakov Ayish, defense attachĂŠ to the U.S. and Canada, Israeli Defense Force Home Front Command, during a visit at Fort Eustis, May 7.
from 88 units located at more than 36 locations throughout the U.S. The Israelis received answers to questions relating to JTF-CS’s interaction and interoperability with civil authorities, the challenges of command and control, support to civilian residents and healthcare
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survivors within the contaminated zone and ensure they receive medical care,â€? said Stan Bacon, JTF-CS deputy director of plans and policy. JTF-CS and the DCRF provide a variety of life-saving and sustaining response capabilities focused around six core capabilities: mission command, identiďŹ cation and detection, search and extraction, decontamination, medical triage and stabilization, and medical evacuation. “No one has those capabilities in the Department of Defense but us,â€? said U.S Army Maj. Gen. Jeff W. Mathis III, JTF-CS commander. “Our forces within the CBRN response enterprise are a very ďŹ nite set of personnel and capabilities and our mission is to provide domestic consequence management support for a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event.â€? The Home Front Command, the Israeli equivalent to the National Guard, was established following the Gulf War in 1992 to better respond with military forces tailored to homeland defense. The Home Front SEE ISRAELI PAGE 7
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ISRAELI FROM PAGE 6 command specializes in the field of civilian protection, operating during emergency situations throughout Israel, as well as around the world, and regularly meet with U.S. military responders to exchange ideas and procedures on response following a natural or man-made catastrophe. “The Israeli Home Front Command and the U.S. military have a longstanding relationship that includes the exchange of best practices and lessons learned from both real-world events and training,” said Israeli Lt. Col. Chezy Deutsch, the Home Front Command liaison officer to the National Guard Bureau. “While the threats that each country prepares for and deals with may be different, the challenges of a military operating in the civilian arena and working in conjunction with numerous civilian agencies in support of the civilian population are very similar,” he said. Ayish said that the visit was “very enlightening” and stressed the importance of knowing the latest response procedures because a homeland response to a catastrophic event in either nation will need to be rapid. JTF-CS continues to refine its response procedures and timelines, and will validate them during two exercises this summer: Sudden Response will test the ability to deploy and redeploy from a CBRN incident during a command post exercise at Fort A.P. Hill, Va; Vibrant Response will validate JTF-CS response timelines, decision-making procedures and ability to command the 5,200-plus DCRF.
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WINDS FROM PAGE 5 While the ensemble finds pleasure in their performances, they are also dedicated to serving others. “It’s all about service,” said Whitelaw. “One of the coolest things about our job is that we get to play for the public and not charge them a fee.” Felt said the ensemble also finds great purpose working with school children. “We are a needed resource because kids may not get enough of the arts and music in their lives,” said Felt. “If we can be a symbol for the Army and for music, that’s what we’re going to do.” In addition to their family audiences, Spc. Joseph Samuel, TRADOC Band clarinetist and NCOIC of instrument repair, also loves performing for Soldiers returning home. “When I am preforming at a redeployment, I get to see how proud the returning Soldiers are,” he said. “When the commander releases the troops and I see the family members hug, it’s just awesome.” Felt credits the ensemble’s success to its dedication to the mission and audience, and its talented, hardworking musicians. “This is a great job with great people and wonderful opportunities,” Felt said. The TRADOC Winds are scheduled to perform July 11 during the “Music Under the Stars” concert at Fort Eustis’ Magnolia Park. For a list of other TRADOC Band performances, visit www.tradocband.com.
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Most people see an ambulance coming their way on the street and pull off to the side until it passes by without truly knowing if someone could be dying inside the emergency vehicle. For personnel in the emergency room at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, Va., receiving that unknown patient presents a number of problems; however, it is up to them to save a life. “I am confident my people can take any challenge thrown at them,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Barlow, 633rd Medical Group emergency room physician. “We have the capability to be flexible and provide quality care to anyone who needs it.” While ambulatory patients are always able to be seen, the ER isn’t exclusive to patients with extreme needs. Patients are scaled from one to five on a triage level in accordance with their ailments. “Three-level triage patients and above are seen immediately,” said Barlow. “We will see all of our patients in time, but it is imperative we see the sickest patients the soonest.” In order to see as many patients as possible, the ER comes equipped with 11 beds. Six beds are dedicated to patients in critical or close-to-critical condition, while another five are suited for patients of a lower triage level. Determining a patient’s triage level is critical to maintaining both patient health and the flexibility of the ER. “When a patient first enters the ER, we examine their condition through observation,” said Barlow. “It is up to our nurses and techs to determine the triage level by tak-
“I am confident my people can take any challenge thrown at them. We have the capability to be flexible and provide quality care to anyone who needs it.” — U.S. Air Force Capt. Benjamin Barlow 633rd Medical Group emergency room physician
ing vitals and learning more about the patient’s condition.” While determining a patient’s injury is important to remain flexible, Senior Airman Okechukwu Osisioma, 633rd Medical Group ER technician, gave an example of what can happen at a moment’s notice in the ER, no matter a patient’s triage level. “Our biggest responsibility is watching the patient,” said Osisioma. “I’ve had a patient come in with perfect vitals and then quickly deteriorate in condition. We have to be vigilant.” Because patients like Osisioma’s aren’t unheard of, techs and nurses are also instrumental in immediate care for patients with severe injury. They place splints, inject fluids and begin intravenous drips as well as provide first aid care if needed. Techs and doctors in the ER do more than aid the physical needs of their patients. Talking to patients and putting them at ease comprises another large portion of Barlow explains upcoming treatment to Beaman. Providing patients with quality care goes handin-hand with keeping them informed about their treatment plans. Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill
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U.S.Air Force Capt. Benjamin Barlow, 633rd Medical Group emergency room physician, examines the foot of Airman 1st Class Brittan Beaman, 633rd MDG outpatient records technician at Langley Air Force Base, April 17. Prior to Barlow’s encounter with patients, ER technicians determine the level of severity, or triage level, of a patient.
the work done in the ER. Explaining treatment plans or working with a patient’s primary care manager supplement the care provided by ER staff. Providing quality treatment remains paramount in any medical situation, and luckily for Barlow and his team, the Hampton community provides a helping hand if the ER has too many patients. “When someone has a serious problem, the most important thing is to get them medical treatment as soon as possible,” said Barlow. “For patients who are seen off-base, we have a solid line of communication with community hospitals to maintain quality of care, no matter the location.” Hampton Roads community hospitals, such as Sentara hospitals in the area or Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, provide support for the Langley ER. In cases of mass casualties, for instance, Barlow said there are contingencies in place to prevent the ER from being overwhelmed. Fortunately for the ER team, having access to Langley’s new clinics allows them to send patients right upstairs for more in-depth treatment if need be. “We have been seeing a wider variety of patients here since the new clinics opened up,” said Barlow. “While it may just be a coincidence, I believe patients feel more secure coming here first instead of another hospital since we have these new capabilities.” While some people may only ever be pulling off to the side of the road when an ambulance drives by, they should always know the individual inside that big, white truck will receive all the help needed once the Langley ER and its team roll the patient in.
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Nicole Jacobsen, Transition Assistance Program trainer, explains resume writing techniques during aTAP class at Langley Air Force Base, May 13. In addition to resume writing, students also learned about the interview process, job searching, networking techniques and more.
Pentagon official reviews Transition Assistance Program By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A Transition Assistance expert from the Office of the Secretary of Defense visited Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 14 to review the impact from recent changes to the Air Force’s Transition Assistance Program. Due to the high number of individuals utilizing the program at Langley, the OSD wanted to gauge how the program was progressing since becoming mandatory in November 2012, said Chief Master Sgt. Cheri Sanders, OSD Transition to Veterans Program Office performance evaluation manager. The TAP gives Service members tools to separate from the military and find a job in the civilian workforce. In addition to finding employment, members learn about resume writing, interviewing, networking and more. Congress made the program mandatory to combat the rise in unemployed veterans. To ensure the program maintained its integrity throughout the change, Sanders visited Langley to sit in on a class. “We wanted to visit multiple bases for a variety of reasons, and Langley was definitely a hot-spot for individuals transitioning into the civilian workforce,” said Sanders. “The variety of other branches in the area provides another unique aspect to Langley’s program.” More specifically, Sanders wanted to see how well the class was received by students. For Tech. Sgt. John Smith, 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge operations section noncommissioned officer in charge, the class alleviated many of his concerns and changed how he plans to reach his personal goals. SEE TRANSITION PAGE 15
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Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter (center) and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, join with U.S. and Afghan security forces in a weekly memorial service to honor fallen troops in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 12.
Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with senior U.S. and Afghan officials May 12 to praise them for their efforts on the transition to Afghan-led security, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said. Carter spoke with Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, the Afghan minister of defense, and Ghulam Mujtaba Patang, the Afghan minister of the interior, at their respective ministries. Carter congratulated the ministers on the progress made by Afghan forces as they move toward taking the lead for se-
curity throughout Afghanistan, Little said. The deputy secretary and the ministers “pledged to continue to work together on a number of important issues, including the sustained development of the Afghan national security forces, human capital development and a range of issues related to security transition,” he added. The deputy secretary also praised both officials for their “dedication to improving the professionalism and capabilities of the Afghan National Army and Afghan National Police,” Little said. In the morning, Carter met with Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commander of the International Security
Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and other senior ISAF officials. During that meeting, the deputy secretary commended them for their efforts and reiterated the U.S. commitment to a secure and sovereign Afghanistan, Little said. Following his meeting with Dunford, Carter joined about 300 military and civilian personnel outside the ISAF headquarters building for a weekly memorial service honoring fallen coalition and Afghan personnel. The deputy secretary is on the third leg of a weeklong overseas trip, and his meetings in Afghanistan are intended to underline U.S. support for the ongoing development of the Afghan security forces.
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Army Training Network now more user friendly By Mike Casey COMBINED ARMS CENTER - TRAINING
New features on the Army Training Network website now make it easier for Soldiers and commanders to access vital training materials. “Changes to the homepage and the site’s content have streamlined access and sped up information delivery,” said Jimmy Davis, Army Training Network, or ATN, team lead at the Combined Arms Center - Training’s Training Management Directorate, or TMD. “We know Soldiers need information now, not tomorrow.” TMD is responsible for ATN, the Army’s one-stop shop and information source for training. Davis outlined recent improvements and established features on the ATN web site: ■ The top of the page has a new menu item called “My Favorites,” which allows users to add frequently visited portions of the web site. ■ On the page’s left side, users have direct access to Unit Training Management information. It provides ready entry to Army Doctrine Publication and Army Doctrine Reference Publication 7-0 for the step-by-step unit training approach of plan-prepare-execute-assess. ■ On the page’s right side, leaders have immediate access to the “NCO Corner,” which focuses on the noncommissioned officer’s role in training management. ■ At the page’s center is the “What’s Hot” in training section that provides a quick way to review current issues. ■ The changes to the page are highlighted in the categorization section, which reflect the most searched areas of the ATN website. The categories are: Featured Content, Training for Current Operations, Leader Development and Fundamental Soldier Skills. ■ The bottom of the page lists the training bulletin board, as well as a tabbed area to offer quick access to the Digital Training Management System, Resources, ATN Downloads and the most recent ATN uploads. ■ The refined search collections feature ensures all content is tagged, and search results are ordered based on the content requested by search terms. The ATN made the improvements based on users’ requests, visits to the field and technical innovations, Davis said. He said the changes show ATN’s constant evolution. “The ATN website now has a Facebook page and Twitter feed that are persistently updated,” Davis said. “The content management team is always updating the entire website with new information.” CAC-T manages the Army’s Training Support System Enterprise, the Training Development Enterprise and the Combat Training Center Program to enable commanders and commandants to train and educate versatile units and develop agile and adaptive leaders to execute mission command in order to conduct unified land operations. For more information from CAC-T, visit usacac.army. mil/cac2/CAC-T; www.facebook.com/usacactraining; or twitter.com/@usacactraining
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Airmen of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team walk towards the EOD range on Langley Air Force Base, May 10.The Airmen were investigating the range after a controlled explosion.
‘Fire in the hole’
Langley Engineers and EOD technicians reap ‘explosive’ training opportunitiies at new range By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Photo by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle
The new Langley Air Force Base explosive ordnance disposal range provides technicians with a variety of training scenarios. The four-acre range is located at the northernmost edge of the installation, and gives the EOD team more training space.
“In the past, there were times when we affected flying operations because of our training schedule. We can do training all the time out here. The guys are only going to get more proficient now that we have this range. It’s going to give our technicians, who are extremely needed operationally, a better capability to train, not only for what happens here at Langley, but downrange.” — Master Sgt. Frank Pulice EOD flight noncommissioned officer in charge of operations
“Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole!” The Airman knelt down, clicked a trigger on a controller and looked up through a narrow clearing in the trees before him. The thunderous sound of more than one pound of Composition C-4 plastic explosive igniting rolled loudly across Langley Air Force Base, Va. The detonation was the first operation at the base’s new four-acre explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) range, which not only gives the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron’s EOD team more training space, but also provided mission-critical training to the civil engineers in a variety of crafts who built it. Prior to opening the new location at the northernmost edge of the installation, the range was located where Raptor Town, Langley’s expeditionary training area, now resides. To be authorized to use the maximum four blocks of C-4, EOD techs require 500 feet of clearance. The old range at Raptor Town provided merely 300 feet, located in close proximity to the flightline and Eaglewood Golf Course. When installation leadership made plans to build Raptor Town, 633rd CES leadership ensured the EOD flight would receive a new range to maximize their training capacity, supplying the technicians with an 800-foot radius site complete with a concrete containment structure with 29-inch thick walls, all constructed on a repurposed landfill site. “Down at Raptor Town, we were literally in the middle of the base. We could only use two blocks of C-4 at any given time,” said Master Sgt. Frank Pulice, the EOD flight noncommis-
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U.S.Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Foster, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadro on explosive ordnance disposal technician, prepares the trigger before detonating a controlled explosion during training at Langley Air Force Base, May 10.
sioned officer in charge of operations. “Now we’re out on the fringes of the base. Because we have more distance, we can use the fully authorized load of C-4.” As operations tempo remains high for EOD technicians, maximizing training opportunities remains critical for Air Force EOD teams. Because of the new range’s location and surrounding land, Pulice expects the flight to be able to accomplish a variety of training exercises previously not possible, including burying explosives for technicians to detect and disarm, simulating unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. Additionally, the newfound separation also decreases impact on other units on base. “In the past, there were times when we af-
because of our trainfected flying operations b o training all the time ing schedule. We can do out here,” Pulice explaiined. “The guys are only going to get more prroficient now that we ng to give our technihave this range. It’s goin y needed operationalcians, who are extremely ly, a better capability to traain, not only for what happens here at Langley, but downrange.” the only AirThe EOD technicians weren’t w men to reap the benefitts of the new range. uadron’s Prime Base Engineers with the squ orce, or Prime BEEF, Engineer Emergency Fo in-house built the new EOD site completely c oop training project, as part of a year-long tro he-job and upgrade providing critical on-th in a variety training for 633rd CES personnel p of career fields.
“It brings in many different crafts – pavement and heavy equipment operators, structures, electricians, engineering assistants, environmental team – to learn wartime training tasks right here in [the continental U.S.],”said Todd Barnes, 633rd CES deputy operations flight chief. “Our Senior NCOs and officers learn project management skills, funding requirements, timeline requirements – basically how to run projects. It prepares them to become better leaders.” Master Sgt. Tellas Johnson, 633rd CES heavy repair superintendent, said engineers had “unique training challenges” they wouldn’t normally face during routine base operations – a “perfect learning experience.” “They’ve never poured 29-inch thick walls. They had to do a lot of research on vertical construction to get themselves prepared for it,” Johnson said. “Not only did it make them better, but it gave them something to work on besides normal sustainment and routine maintenance projects.” Pulice said the establishment of the EOD range is a “win-win” for Langley and the expeditionary readiness of its Airmen. “It was [civil engineers] putting their heads together to come up with how to help EOD and help the [633rd Air Base Wing] at the same time,” he said. “That’s how our range happened, and I can’t imagine a better solution.” Johnson agreed, recalling the sight of the initial explosion rising from behind the concrete wall emblazoned with the trademark Prime BEEF bull head logo. “Our Prime BEEF team is extremely proud of being able to do this project. It’s rewarding to see it from start to finish,” Johnson said, smiling. “We had challenges, of course, but once you overcome that and see the first blast go off, it’s like, ‘wow, we did that.’”
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Foster, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, prepares to ignite more than one pound of Composition C-4 plastic explosives at the new EOD range on Langley Air Force Base, May 10.The four-acre range is located at the northernmost edge of the installation.
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The Langley Air Force Base explosive ordnance disposal range boasts 29-inch thick walls. EOD technicians use the facility for training with explosives.
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Men and women clad in running shoes and athletic apparel stretched in the rising sun; their steady, calm breaths slightly visible in the cool morning air. When they ďŹ nished, they said a few parting words and began their hour-long run along a twisting park trail, their feet padding rhythmically on the ground. This was the start of an average morning for the road warriors of the Fort Eustis Running Club, a group of dedicated runners who foster a welcoming environment for all runners, not just those interested in races. The club relies on the group dynamic to motivate and push each participant to their best performance, promoting teamwork, camaraderie and overall enjoyment. “The running club is a practice group of athletes who share a common interest in running,â€? said 1st Lt. Bryce Livingston, 73rd Transportation Company operations ofďŹ cer and running club ofďŹ cer in charge.
“There is a wide range of skill levels. We help each other set goals and meet them.â€? The running club was started in July 2012 as a team for the annual Army TenMiler race in Washington, D.C. After the team ďŹ nished third in their category, they decided to continue training throughout the year with hopes of ďŹ nishing higher in the next year’s race. Livingston, a former U.S. Military Academy at West Point long-distance runner, has run competitively for more than 10 years and serves as a coach for the club, offering his wealth of running knowledge to teammates. He leads the group and offers an experienced, personalized training regimen that incorporates strength, speed and endurance training. The club also teaches runners how to perform beneďŹ cial “pre-raceâ€? habits, such as proper meals, hydration and correct running form. The runners meet at Fort Eustis and the surrounding area to offer an easily accessible, comprehensive experience for all
interested runners, regardless of their interest in the 10-mile race. “It’s important to have motivated runners around you,â€? said Livingston. “Having that support group is invaluable to a runner. It motivates you and makes you better.â€? Sgt. 1st Class Danny Weatherly, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment training developer and club noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge, never envisioned himself as a “hardcoreâ€? runner before joining the club. With the support of his peers, he has completed three marathons, one ultramarathon, numerous other long-distance events and even received the maximum score on his physical ďŹ tness test for the ďŹ rst time in his career. “I never thought I would run 26 miles in my life, let alone all at once,â€? he said. “The team helps participants realize they are stronger than they ever thought.â€? Weatherly said the club helped him perform at a higher standard than ever before by pushing him harder than if he worked out on his own, or in formation. SEE MILE PAGE 15
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U.S. Army Capt. ZachValentine, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment B company commander, sprints toward the ďŹ nish line during the Fort Eustis Running Club’s Army Ten-Miler team tryouts at Fort Eustis, May 15.
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MILE FROM PAGE 14 “Sometimes when you’re by yourself, it’s hard to break out and really push yourself,” he said. “It’s much easier to find the motivation to run if someone is waiting for you. This club has helped me step outside my boundaries of what I thought I was capable of doing.” Like Weatherly, Livingston encourages all Service members to go above and beyond in their own physical training. “The hour you are given every day for physical fitness is just the minimum, and is intended solely to teach us how to perform exercises effectively,” he said. “What you put into running is what you get out of it, and the club gives participants the tools they need to be happy, healthy people.” For those interested, contact the club at eustisroadwarriors@gmail.com, or visit their Facebook page at www. facebook.com/pages/Eustis-Road-Warriors/.
TRANSITION FROM PAGE 9 “When you look at transitioning, it is scary,” said Smith. “I was raised in the military, so I don’t know much about civilian living. This class has definitely changed that.” Smith also said his new insights came from the wide variety of information offered at the class. With different organizations working to make the program a reality, students can find what they need for any situation. The Departments of Labor, Education and Veterans Affairs worked with Airman and Family Readiness Centers across the Air Force to create the TAP, said Sally Corey, a Langley AFRC team lead. “With all of these institutions creating the program, the information within covers everything a Service member needs to know before leaving the military, whether it pertains to employment or life skills,” said Corey. “It is a fiveday course, so they have plenty of time to absorb the information and ask questions about their specific needs.” Fulfilling the needs of Service members is a paramount mission for the AFRC. For those transitioning like Smith, the TAP class more than met those needs; it gave him an opportunity to succeed. “When I came into the class today, I had a strictly planned future,” said Smith. “Now, however, I know a better, more efficient way to achieve my dreams.” For more information on TAP, contact the Langley AFRC at (757) 764-3990.
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Wellness is a demeanor. By its nature, it moves us toward a more proactive, responsible and healthy existence. Every decision we make, thought we think and attitude or belief we hold ďŹ ts into the framework of four different concepts: spiritual, physical, social and mental wellness. The idea of spiritual ďŹ tness involves strengthening a set of principles, values or beliefs that give meaning and purpose to a person’s life. Because of the unique challenges that come with a military lifestyle, spiritual wellness is critical to a Service member’s readiness. The military stresses the importance of spiritual wellness because it enhances Service members’ performance, allowing them to become more resilient and better equipped to deal with the rigors of military life. Spiritual ďŹ tness is essential to an individual’s resiliency, according to Chap. (Maj.) James F. Richey, 633rd Air Base Wing deputy wing chaplain. “The spiritual aspect really affects every part of your life,â€? he said. “If you are spiritually sick or unwell, something is not right in your life.â€? Being spiritually ďŹ t can be attained through adhering to a set of ethics and morals, said Richey. According to the National Wellness Institute, a person will know they’re becoming spiritually ďŹ t when their actions become more consistent with their beliefs and values, resulting in a “world view.â€? “A Service member who is spiritually ďŹ t is free from guilt, understands death and has meaning in their life,â€? said Richey. “I would suggest to every Airman to ďŹ nd their meaning in life.â€? Although many Service members ďŹ nd meaning through the practice of organized religion, spiritual ďŹ tness encompasses much more. For Master Sgt. Brian Potvin, Air Combat Command advanced communications manager, spiritual ďŹ tness isn’t about religion, but ďŹ nding practices or routines which help to
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The idea of spiritual ďŹ tness involves strengthening a set of principles, values or beliefs that give meaning and purpose to a person’s life. Because of the unique challenges that come with a military lifestyle, spiritual wellness is critical to a Service member’s readiness. There are many methods of learning about and practicing spiritual ďŹ tness on JBLE: • Langley Chapel: (757) 764-3326 • Fort Eustis Chapel: (757) 878-1316 • Shellbank Fitness Center: (757) 2258160 • Air Combat Command Fitness Center: (757) 759-1896 • McClellan Fitness Center: (757) 8785556 • Anderson Field House: (757) 878-2328 Comprehensive Soldier & Family Fitness:
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deal with stress. “Spiritual ďŹ tness could mean transcendental meditation, or focusing on a connection with nature,â€? said Potvin. “For me, the bottom line is all about the ability to overcome stressful situations or bad times, and being able to focus my attention on mission accomplishment.â€? Without being afďŹ liated to a particular religion or a set of religious beliefs, Potvin practices mind-over-body exercises, ensures his family is cared for and treats others with respect. Yoga, tai-chi or even meditation is also a great way for all people to stay
spiritually ďŹ t. For Susan Hammock, Shellbank Fitness Center volunteer yoga instructor, incorporating those common practices encourage a healthier spiritual stamina, allowing her to focus on her family. “I’m a mother of three, and I know when I raise my tone with them, I need to go to yoga class,â€? said Hammock. “I believe the physical part is extremely beneďŹ cial to your spiritual wellness. “I [also] believe that meditation is extremely beneďŹ cial,â€? she continued. “Even just ten minutes every morning can set the mood for the day. Getting unplugged from the outside world and just thinking about what you’re grateful for sets off so many endorphins.â€? For Richey, whether through organized religion or other approaches, spiritual wellness is put very simply. “You gain strength from people who have strength,â€? he said. “When you’re weak, you need people to be there to help you.â€? Having a lifestyle rich in wellness helps to move to a more resilient, purposeful and healthy existence as Service members, which then leads to a mission-ready force. Editors note: This story is a part of a series about the different aspects of wellness.
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The 27th Intelligence Squadron recently earned the Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant Information Dominance award, demonstrating itself as the best small communications and information unit in the U.S. Air Force. This award, named in honor of a communications pioneer who worked throughout his career to ensure the operating forces had the best communications support available, recognizes large and small cyberspace and information dominance squadrons for sustained superior performance and professional excellence while managing core cyberspace and information dominance functions, and for contributions that most improved Air Force and Department of Defense operations and missions. The 27th IS mission is to provide “behind the scenes” communication and network services which tie into the analytical nodes of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System, enabling the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing to deliver critical information to U.S. and Coalition combat forces operating in hot spots around the world. “Each day, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, the 27th IS is in the fight from Joint Base Langley-Eustis,” said Lt. Col. Michael Pfingsten, 27th IS commander. “We leverage and hence exemplify the power of Air Force reachback operations, where crucial data is moved in real time to analysts around the globe to support forces
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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. 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, room 127. For more information, call 878-4955.
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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. ■ Scrapbooking Class – 3 to 4:30 p.m., May 28. Join us and capture those special moments in a beautiful hand-crafted 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.
Family Advocacy Program Family Advocacy Program classes for May will include: ■ Active Parenting – 2:30 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, May 23-June 27. The schedule is as follows: Week 1, The Power and Purpose of Parenting; Week 2, Winning Cooperation; Week 3, Responsibility and Discipline; Week 4, Effec-
JBLE Retiree Appreciation Day The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18 at the Fort Eustis Post Exchange. Participating agencies will include the Veteran Affairs Department of Veteran Services, DFAS Retiree Liaison, AUSA, AARP, Staff Judge Advocate and more. Other activities will include the “Family Fun and Fitness Sidewalk Sale,” which will take place at the Fort Eustis Commissary. Join us for fantastic deals, great giveaways and door prizes. For more information, call 878-3220.
Barracks Memorialization The 128th Aviation Brigade will host a Barracks Memorialization at 3 p.m. May 21 to name the C Company, 1-222nd Aviation Regiment barracks “Jackson Hall” in honor of Sgt. Maj. Richard “Dick” Jackson. The ceremony will take place at Bldg. 2301, Marshall St. For more information, call 878-6850.
Memorial Day Tribute The Memorial Day Tribute to the men and women who died in our nation’s service will be held at 9 a.m. May 23 at Jacobs Theater. Join Maj. Gen. Bradley W. May, Senior Commander Army Element, Fort Eustis, and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band will share prayers, music and a moment of silence for those who gave their all for our freedom.
tive Discipline; Week 5, Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior; and Week 6, Building Courage, Character and Self Esteem. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 to 11 a.m., May 20. 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. To register, call 878-0807. No children please. Classes will take place at Bldg. 213, Calhoun St.
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. 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.
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 22 is: ■ Friday – Range BTRACS, 1, 3, 5 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Saturday – Ranges 2, 3, 5 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Sunday – Ranges 2, 3, 5 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Monday – Range BTRACS (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (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.
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 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 information, call 878-2252 or visit www.eustismwr.com.
Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis The Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis meets at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Fort Eustis Club. All interested parties are invited and welcome to attend the meetings. Kiwanis International is a global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. For more information, call Lance Musser at 713-1399 or email lance@lennysgolf.com.
Right Arm Night Right Arm Night is a chance for military and civilian supervisors to bring their “right arm” out to relax and build camaraderie off duty. Join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club, Bldg. 2123, Pershing Ave. Activities will include karaoke, music, free appetizers, and fun for all. Call 878-5700 for more information or to reserve a table for your organization.
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LAFBCommunity “Evening Under the Stars” Spouse 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 95 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, 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.
Airmen’s Attic accepting donations The Airmen’s Attic is accepting gently used donations. The following items are needed: housewares, kitchen items, linens and clothing. Items such as large couches, mattresses or box springs will not be accepted. For information, call 764-1363.
Pastoral Ministries director position available The Langley Chapel has a part-time contract vacancy for a director of pastoral ministries to coordinate the spiritual programs of the three Protestant congregations. Applicants must be ordained by an approved church body. The DPM will provide leadership and oversight for all Protestant-wide ministries and programs to include volunteer management. The contract will be awarded based on “best value” to the government. Applicants can pick up the Statement of Work and the Basis of Award from the Langley Chapel Annex administrative office. Three letters of recommendation are required. Applications must be submitted to the chapel by 4 p.m. May 28. Public bid opening will be in the Langley Chapel Annex conference room at 10 a.m. May 29. For more information, contact Chaplain (Capt.) Cornelius Johnson at 764-6709.
Langley Veterinary Clinic policy change For the safety of children and pets, children under the age of 12 are no longer permitted to enter the Langley Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 764-5678 or fax 764-0327.
Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 in the Chapel Annex. For more information, contact Ralph Peters at Ralph.peters@ med.navy.mil. Online appointments can also be scheduled at www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
Commercial Travel Office change Alamo Travel will no longer be the Commercial Travel Office serving JBLE, effective June 1. A new contract was awarded to WingGate Travel. Implementation of this new CTO will not cause any disruptions in the Defense Travel System, nor change reservation or ticketing procedures. To facilitate the changeover, the Passenger Travel Section and Alamo Travel will be closed May 31 for transition. Emergency travel can be arranged by calling the Passen-
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tive 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.
Langley Chapel will conduct a free marriage seminar entitled “Let’s Stay Together” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13 at the Langley Club. Those interested must register by June 11. For more information or to register, contact Chaplain (Capt.) Tara Dixon at 764-0587/7847 or tara.dixon@langley.af.mil.
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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 info, contact Capt. Nicole Ferguson at 764-6314 or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.
The City of Hampton will host its Household Chemical Collection and Computer and Electronics Recycling Day 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 this location 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, and the 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 7238772 or Margaret Brame at 867-8115.
Bioenvironmental Engineering office closure The Bioenvironmental Engineering office will be closed May 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 and Tours. For more information, call 764-7176.
JBLE Fitness Challenges ■ JBLE Squadron Challenge – A Joint Base Langley-Eustis 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. ■ Aerobathon – An “aerobathon” will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 18 at the Shellbank Fitness Center.The aerobathon will include spinning, cardio kickboxing, intermediate step and Zumba.There will also be prizes. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Shamika Bryant at shamika.bryant@langley.af.mil or 764-5791, or Staff Sgt. Jonathan Upshur at jonathan.upshur@langley.af.mil or 764-4320.
Crossbow Dining Facility reopening The Crossbow Dining Facility reopened May 1. Basic allowance for subsistence for dormitory residents stopped effec-
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.
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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.
Anger Management Course An Anger Management class will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. May 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 GotTalent – 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, e-mail james.murrell@langley.af.mil or call the Community Center at 764-2983/2984.
“Salad Wednesday” at the Exchange The Army and Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are now offering $2 off any salad priced $4 or more every Wednesday. “Salad Wednesdays” will occur at all participating Exchange restaurants and are open to anyone on the installation, including civilians, contractors or visitors. For more information, visit http://www.shopmyexchange.com.
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Armed Forces Day Ceremony Members of Virginia’s Native American community will conduct a special ceremony in honor of Armed Forces Day from 10 to 11 a.m. May 18 at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Admission and parking are free. The ceremony, led by Upper Mattaponi Chief Kenneth, will take place outdoors on the Memorial’s grounds and in the Shrine of Memory. Music will be provided by Native American drummers, and the event will conclude with a solemn prayer, remembrance, and blessing of the nearly 12,000 Virginia service members whose names are enshrined at the Memorial. Situated on over four acres overlooking downtown Richmond and the James River, the Virginia War Memorial also includes the Paul and Phyllis Galanti Education Center which houses military-related exhibits, programs, and theaters showing the award-winning “Virginians at War” video series and the virtual reality film, “Into Battle.” The education center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The Shrine of Memory and grounds are open from 5 a.m. to midnight daily. For more information on Virginia War Memorial events, call (804) 7862060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org. Courtesy photo
Arts-in-the-Park Festival The fourth annual Buckroe Beach Arts-in-the-Park Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18 at the beach at North First St., Hampton. This event is free and open to the public. Activities will include a beginning artists section (free to qualified participants), community exhibits, live music, children’s activities, food and a playground area. For more information, call 851-4560.
Virginia Living Museum ■ Story Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. May 18 to hear “Olivia Owl” by Maurice Pledger and also see a live screech owl. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission). ■ Early Summer Planetarium Shows – May 25-June 30. Choose among four shows at the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” Enter the world of the extraordinarily tiny in “Microcosm” as you go deep into the body of a woman infected with a dangerous virus. “Abraham Lincoln:The Case of the Missing Moon” explores how Lincoln defended a man accused of murder using “facts” found in an almanac. “Laser Mania” combines music, movie hits and laser action. Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission (planetarium is open every day). The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Admission is $17 (adults); $13 (children ages 3-12); and free for ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more info, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
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 9285Warwick
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 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.
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 or from orchestra members. For more information, visit www.yrso.org.
WWII Gun Barrel Ceremony The public is invited to celebrate the relocation and restoration of our newest attraction, a 68-foot World War II gun barrel, at 2 p.m. May 25 at the Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, 5003 Hallett Circle, Cape Charles (Eastern Shore). A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the 16”/50-caliber Mark VII gun barrel (#393), which was on the USS Missouri at the signing of the Japanese surrender of World War II on Sept. 2, 1945.
The gun barrel is coated in Navy battleship grey and Army olive drab colors to recognize its significance to both military branches. It is similar to the barrel that was in the World War II bunker when the refuge was Fort John Custis. For more information, contact Susan Rice at 331-2760 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/eastern_shore_of_virginia.
Peninsula Pilots Baseball The Peninsula Pilots’ season opener will take place at 7:05 p.m. May 29 at War Memorial Stadium, 1889 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton. Join the Pilots as they begin their 14th season with a game against the Petersburg Generals. Admission is $5 (adults); $3 (Seniors and children under 12); and free for active-duty military with ID ($3, family members). For more information, call 245-2222 or visit www.peninsulapilots.com.
Sandy Bottom Nature Park The City of Hampton Parks and Recreation offers the following educational programs at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, 1255 Big Bethel Rd., Hampton. ■ Lake Studies – 9 to 10:30 a.m. May 25; $2 each; ages 8 and older. Come join a ranger in gathering and identifying aquatic life in the park’s lakes. Participants will meet at the Nature Center. ■ Moonlight Canoeing Guide – 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.; May 24; $5 each; ages 8 and older. Our park ranger will meet with participants in the Nature Center to learn the history of the park and look at our critters. We will then hike to Crystal Lake for a leisurely paddle and learn about our native wildlife species. Unless otherwise noted, the registration deadline for the programs listed above is one day prior to the event, by 3 p.m. Other activities at the park include boat rentals, camping, fishing, walking trails, and a Wildlife and Nature Center tours. For registration deadlines and other information, call 825-4657 or visit www.hampton.gov/sandybottom.
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“It feels great to be in a career field where you get paid to do something that you love. I get to document how amazing the Air Force is every day. It’s the best job in the Air Force.” — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist
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What do the nation’s third president and a staff sergeant at Langley Air Force Base, Va., have in common? Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs, was named Outstanding New Writer of the Year in the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Awards Program. The awards program, established in 1968 and named after the nation’s third president and Declaration of Independence author, recognizes military and government civilian print and broadcast journalists for outstanding achievements in furthering Department of Defense internal information program objectives. These awards “are the ‘Emmys of DOD journalism’ and the winning products clearly represent the public affairs mission of leveraging and integrating communication capabilities to advance commander’s mission priorities,” said Air Force Public Affairs Director Brig. Gen. Les Kodlick in an e-mail to the career field April 26. The Charlottesville, Va., native had been in the public affairs career field for less than five months when Air Combat Command named her the Outstanding PA “Rookie of the Year” in February. The Air Force validated ACC’s findings in April, and then the announcement came from the Air Force’s PA director saying she’d secured the category in the DOD-level awards. “I’m completely humbled and astounded at the same time,” said Ward. “I like to be known for having a positive impact on the mission, so I strive for personal successes.” This high achiever graduated with honors from Fluvanna County High School in Palmyra, Va., then earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with concentrations in filmmaking and digital art in 2008 from the University of Virginia. That same year, she enlisted in the Air Force and fully became the embodiment of “excellence in all we do” early in her career – graduating as an honor graduate from basic military training, her first technical train-
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, accepts the Thomas Jefferson Award for Outstanding New Writer of the Year from Ray B. Shepherd, Defense Media Activity director, during the 2012 Communicators of Excellence awards ceremony at the Defense Information School at Fort George G. Meade, Md., May 10. The award ceremony recognizes the efforts of military and Department of Defense civilian journalists and visual communicators who earned honors in theThomas Jefferson Awards Program and the Visual Information Awards Program.Ward serves as the managing editor of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis base newspaper, “The Peninsula Warrior.”
ing school for financial management, and again from the Defense Information School when she retrained into public affairs in the summer of 2012. On top of her three-time honor grad status, she also achieved senior airman below-the-zone, 22nd Comptroller Squadron Airman of the Year in 2009 and 2010,
and won the John L. Levitow award during Airman Leadership School in 2012. “It feels great to be in a career field where you get paid to do something that you love,” said Ward. “I get to document how amazing the Air Force is every day. It’s the best job in the Air Force.” Those sentiments were echoed in the
Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs, was named Outstanding New Writer of the Year in the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Awards Program. The program recognizes military and government civilian print and broadcast journalists for outstanding achievements in furthering Department of Defense internal information program objectives.
guest speaker’s comments at the DOD Communicators of Excellence Awards 2012, May 10 at the Defense Information School at Fort George G. Meade, Md., where Ward received her due recognition along with other Thomas Jefferson Award and Visual Information Production Award Program winners. “These outstanding communicators... are telling the great story of the people who serve in the United States military,” said Ray Shepherd, Defense Media Activity director and guest speaker. “Everything you do is part of history and you have a chance to tell a tremendous story from an expert insider’s point of view. Your work opens a window of our world to the outsider.” Senior leadership from nearly every military service was represented at the ceremony, including the Air Force Public Affairs Career Field Manager Chief Master Sgt. Mark Cormier. “Katie is a perfect example of the outstanding caliber of folks we have within our small, unique career field,” said the chief. “Public affairs photojournalists, broadcasters and bandsmen are high-demand assets because of their specialized skills – increasing awareness and understanding of the Air Force mission. Sergeant Ward set the bar high as a rookie communicator right from the get-go; she’s a true asset to the career field and the Air Force.” Ward is currently assigned as managing editor of the JBLE installation newspaper – the commander’s most visible communication tool, showcasing 21,500 JBLE Airmen, Soldiers and civilians to more than 105,000 readers. When she’s not at work, the “Emmy winner” is at home with her husband - Senior Airman Walker Ward, 633rd Security Forces Squadron – most likely together in the kitchen cooking a gourmet meal, or on their back deck grilling and hanging out with their 9-year-old and 2-year-old German Shepherds, Benji and Bella. The self-proclaimed homebody said she couldn’t love her life more, and will continue to strive for personal and professional success every day.
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