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ABOVE: Veterans from the Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia program pose for a picture in Washington, D.C., June 8. Veterans and their guardians took the trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that were built in their honor. RIGHTTOP: A group of World War II re-enactors greet veterans.The Honor Flight program began in May 2005 and now has 128 regional non-proďŹ t Honor Flight organizations that participate in the program. RIGHT BOTTOM:WorldWar II veterans are saluted during a receiving line.As part of the Honor Flight program, the veterans were taken to see the World War II Memorial and other memorials in the Washington, D.C area.

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As four buses transporting approximately 80 World War II and Korean War veterans park in front of the entrance to the Marine Corps War memorial, he saw a line of people beginning to form along the walkway to the front doors. He watched as men and women in military uniforms and members within the community created a receiving line, greeting the veterans and thanking them for their service. Not used to receiving this much appreciation, Charles Bond noticed many veterans became overwhelmed with emotions that they had long suppressed. A military spouse and self-contractor, Charles saw the expressions on their faces and felt chills as he observed the scope and impact this moment had. Charles, along with Service members from Langley Air Force Base, Va., honored veterans of World War II and the Korean War by volunteering as guardians during the Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia trip to Washington, D.C., June 8. Charles and his wife, Master Sgt. Amy Bond with Air Combat Command command munitions policy, have participated in HFHTVA since 2010.

With veterans passing away at a rate of approximately 1,000 a day, retired U.S. Air Force Capt. Earl Morse believed that seeing the memorials that were built in the veterans’ honor could have a great impact on the rest of their lives by showing appreciation for their service. In May 2005, Morse organized a free trip for a group of 12 World War II veterans to y to Washington, D.C. The visit was the inaugural Honor Flight, sparking a positive outcome with volunteers and veterans. Since the ďŹ rst trip in 2005, 128 regional non-proďŹ t Honor Flight organizations have been created to help veterans from all around the country get to the World War II Memorial. Most World War II veterans are at least 80 to 90 years old, many having disabilities that hinder their movement. In order to ensure the safety of the veterans on these trips, each veteran is assigned a volunteer guardian. Along with ensuring

their safety, volunteer guardians also provide companionship. A guardian can be a Service member, a member of the community or a loved one of a veteran. The Honor Flight day is a full one, taking the veterans and their guardians to the World War II Memorial, as well as Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial, Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials. For Mr. Bond, even though he has been on several trips, each is unique and has a signiďŹ cant impact. “The experience and knowledge you get from being with a veteran all day is different,â€? said Mr. Bond. “You can’t get this kind of information from the television or books. You are with history when you are with your veteran; you are essentially reliving what they went through.â€? Master Sgt. Bond echoed her husband’s sentiment. “Being an Honor Flight guardian shows

Honor Flight HistoricTriangle Virginia is a Williamsburg-based organization and takes veterans from the Hampton Roads and Richmond areas.The next HFHTVA is scheduled for Oct. 19. Visit www.honorightva.org if interested in being a guardian.

respect to the veterans,â€? said Master Sgt. Bond. “We want to give back and say ‘thank you.’â€? During the trip to Washington, D.C., people from all over showed their appreciation for the veterans by thanking them for their service, greeting them at the memorials with signs or lining up outside the Marine Corps Memorial. “What I look forward to is the receiving line at Quantico,â€? explained Mr. Bond. “People are constantly greeting the veterans and [the veterans’] reactions are the greatest.â€? Master Sgt. Bond said one of the most impactful things she sees being a guardian is how the veterans’ demeanor changes once they see the memorials, displaying a sense of pride. “The connection you make with your veteran can be life changing,â€? said Master Sgt. Bond. “There is a sense of pride that you feel being able to do this.â€? After the long, emotional and inspiring day, Charles and the guardians left with a greater appreciation for the veterans they accompanied. While monuments can’t fully convey the struggles and sacriďŹ ces made by veterans, the pride Charles saw in the veterans during their visit demonstrated honor and dignity for their service.

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A young boy runs around the house dressed in his father’s military uniform. The fatigues don’t fit and he sometimes gets in trouble for wearing them, but the boy doesn’t mind; he has too much fun pretending he’s a Soldier. That young Soldier is now grown, and is watching history repeat itself. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Ducote, 221st Military Police Detachment patrol platoon sergeant, grew up with a father who served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam; a father who instilled in him the concept of military discipline. After joining the Army, Ducote continued to learn more military values, not only passing them on to his own children, but also to his Soldiers. Ducote has carried on the tradition of being a military father, having four children of his own. He said he is often reminded of fond memories of his childhood as he watches his youngest son, Trystan, playing Soldier with his brother Cassieus, just as he did when he was a child. Ducote has taken the values he learned from his father and from the Army and applied them to his role as military father, seeing the Army as an extension of his family. Ducote said he views his troops as his children and his two squad leaders as younger brothers. “You’re just as attached to your family

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(From left) Cassieus and Trystan Ducote play basketball with their father, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Ducote, 221st Military Police Detachment patrol platoon sergeant, at Anderson Field House on Fort Eustis, June 10.

away from home as the family you have at home. My Soldiers are also my children,” he said. “Army values are not just for Soldiers -- they are life values. That’s what I try to teach my children. One of the best things about being a father is passing on [those] values.” Ducote said that he enjoys his military career, but being a military dad is not always easy, citing scheduling as a continuing challenge in balancing his mission and time with his family.

“The Army didn’t teach me to be a father -- there are no manuals,” he said. “I wish I had more time to spend with my children, but you learn by trial and error. You see what works and what doesn’t.” While family moments are sometimes fleeting, Ducote said he’s proud of his children and their accomplishments. “I’m proud to be a father,” he said. “I was proud when they were born, and I am proud when they excel in school and pass to the next grade. I am even proud when my daughters come to me for ‘girl advice,’ but I’m not the best person to give it!” Ducote went on to say that while he serves as a role model for his children and Soldiers, he also learns from them, and recognizing that is an important aspect of being a father. “I have a college education, but when my children come home and need help with their homework, I learn new ways of doing school work,” he said. “They are inadvertently teaching me while I’m teaching them. It’s the same at work; while I am confident and may look like I always know what I’m doing, my Soldiers indirectly teach me things I may not have known.” Ducote’s “children” are not the only people he learns from. He said his wife, Angela, is also a big influence in his life. “My wife is the backbone of the household,” Ducote said. “She makes my job easier, keeps me in line and teaches me to be a calmer person.”

Out of all the values and lessons he learned by growing up in the military, Ducote wanted his children and Soldiers to know that life will not give them anything they can’t handle. “Make decisions and stick with them, don’t back down, stand up for what you believe is right and don’t quit,” he said. “Everything will turn out well in the end, so don’t quit.” That determination stems from Ducote’s motivation to serve, which is deeply rooted in tradition. In addition to his father’s service, his grandfather served in U.S. Navy during World II and his brother is currently serving in the U.S. Army. “It’s a family tradition to be in the military, to fight for what’s right,” he said. “I’m led by love of country.” Ducote also had some important advice to give to other military fathers. “Take what free time you have and spend it with your family, and when it comes to children, you should pay attention to what they have to say,” he said. “They teach you where your shortcomings are. In the long run your children are going to be like you.” Time is a precious thing to Ducote and he spends what off-duty time he has with his children, often watching them running around pretending to be Soldiers as he did. Watching history repeat itself is something he takes pride in, hoping the values he instills can be seen not only in his own children, but in his Soldiers as well.

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FITNESS FROM PAGE 6 “Your waistline starts in the kitchen,” said Staff Sgt. Christina Backus, 1st Maintenance Squadron physical training leader. “Reading labels and knowing what ingredients you put into your body are very important, and will help to improve your physical fitness.” For Backus, the physical wellness of Airmen is important, and providing them the confidence they need to succeed and master the obstacles in front of them is a personal goal of hers. “I have my troops make achievable and measureable goals,” she said. “I give my Airmen moral support, and let them know that small victories count.” To help reach these goals, Backus also refers her Airmen to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Health and Wellness Center for nutritional advice and helpful courses. “Juggling family, work and fitness can be stressful and some areas can be neglected. When fitness becomes one of those areas, we are here to help,” said Ann Jennings, HAWC fitness specialist. The HAWC is dedicated to helping Service members and their families stay phys-

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“Medicine requires a team-based With approximately 100 billion neurons approach, and the more team and more than 1,000 trillion connections members you have, the better care forming a single consciousness, the human you can offer patients.” brain is believed to be by far the most complex object in the known universe. Some experts estimate if the average human brain was a computer, it could hold 1,000 terabytes of information, or around 250 billion songs. Weighing roughly three pounds, the brain only takes up to 2 percent of an average human’s body mass; it uses 20 percent of a body’s oxygen and energy to function. As the center of the nervous system, the brain exerts control over all other organs of the body, and is responsible for human consciousness. The brain is fundamental for all great human intellectual feats such as the Sistine Chapel, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, the Golden Gate Bridge and everything in between. When things go wrong with a human’s most vital organ, the staff at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley’s Neurology Clinic at Langley Air Force Base, Va., is ready to assist Service members in their time of need. Neurology is the medical specialty that deals with the anatomy, function and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Neurologists are physicians trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of nervous system-related conditions, including strokes, migraines, movement disorders, traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. According the United Nations, nearly one in every six people suffers from neurological disorders world-wide. With this in mind, the clinic is prepared to treat a wide array of neurological conditions. “Our clinic is a full-service neurological health center,” said Dr. [Capt.] Gregory Trolley, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Neurology Clinic medical director. “Our staff is dedicated to offering comprehensive care for our patients.” The clinic is one of nine neurological clinics Air Force wide and boasts a staff that

— Dr. [Capt.] Gregory Trolley 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Neurology Clinic medical director provides a wealth of knowledge to offer specialized neurological services, including electroencephalography (EEG) studies. EEG studies measure electrical activity in the brain via sensors attached to the patient’s head, which diagnose patients with epilepsy and other brain-related disorders. In addition to EEGs, the clinic provides consultations for patients experiencing persistent headaches, numbness or pain, unconsciousness, abnormal vocal tone, memory loss or difficulty walking, moving or balancing. The clinic opened in January 2012 as part of the hospital’s plans to offer more specialty services to the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community. The program is intended to not only offer patients a great diversity of care, but avoid the inconvenience of traveling to other health care treatment facilities. “Not only does the expansion save pa-

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Valarie Platt, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Neurology Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, removes electrodes from the head of Airman 1st Class Christopher Howell, 633rd MDOS medical technician, after an electroencephalography (EEG) study at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley at Langley Air Force Base, May 4.

tients time and energy, but it allows the service providers continuity of care when patients go to multiple clinics within our hospital,” said Trolley. “We try to make ourselves as accessible as possible, because, at the end of the day, we’re here for the patients.” The clinic is referral-based, and sees between 120 and 140 patients monthly, focusing on individual, personalized care. “For our clinic, customer service is a top priority,” said Tech. Sgt. Valarie Platt, Neurology Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge. “We want to build a solid relationship with our patients.” As a testament to this, the program also focuses on cross-specialty communication. Neurology plays a unique role because it

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Platt marks the forehead and places electrodes on Howell prior to an EEG.The 633rd Medical Operations Squadron Neurology Clinic offers consultations for patients experiencing persistent headaches, numbness or pain, unconsciousness, abnormal vocal tone, memory loss or difficulty walking, moving or balancing. The referral-based clinic sees between 120 and 140 patients monthly, focusing on individual, personalized care.

is regularly called upon to counsel patients visiting other clinics, as well as fellow care providers when they are presented patients showing brain-related symptoms. According to Trolley, offering a wide range of services in-house allows care providers the opportunity to work cohesively to find the best solution to a patient’s needs. “Communication is key,” said Trolley. “No one is an expert in everything. Medicine requires a team-based approach, and the more team members you have, the better care you can offer patients.” Trolley and the clinic plan to improve by increasing availability to patients by including an additional neurologist and expanding services. They intend to do this by providing certifications in electromyography (EMG), a study used to measure electrical activity in a patient’s muscles, and nerve conduction studies, a test commonly used to evaluate function of motor and sensory nerves. “Offering as many services as possible is extremely important,” said Trolley. “We want patients to be able to find all of their care under our roof.” The brain harnesses ever-shifting neuronal networks in a complicated pattern of synchrony, creating a symphony of consciousness. Like musicians in an orchestra, the billions of neurons work together to understand the universe around it. When your mental orchestra is out of key, the Langley neurology clinic is there to finetune a human’s most important asset.

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As the sun began its descent below the tree line, a light drizzle of rain began to fall as band members picked up their polished brass and woodwind instruments and transitioned slowly from note to note, working up a cacophony of sound. Abruptly the band went silent as the conductor took his place at the front of the musicians and raised his baton, signaling the start of “Summon the Heroesâ€? by John Williams. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band kicked off the ďŹ rst concert in their annual “Music Under the Starsâ€? concert series June 6 at Fort Eustis’ Magnolia Park, located beside James River. This concert is the ďŹ rst of 12 free shows open to the general public. The series, now in its 81st year, is scheduled to hold concerts every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. now through the month of August. The night’s music was comprised of a variety of songs, including Thomas Knox’s “God of our Fatherâ€? and John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post Marchâ€? and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.â€? “We try to have something for everyone,â€? said U.S. Army Maj. Leonel Pena, TRADOC Band commander and conductor. “We play a variety of genres so that no matter who comes out, there will be something everyone can enjoy.â€? The series that started in 1932 at Fort Monroe in nearby Hampton, Va., is now in its second year at Fort Eustis. During their ďŹ rst year of concerts here, the band used a semi-permanent stage. This year, a new stage was built by TRADOC during the band’s off season, giving them a permanent structure to call home for their popular summer series. “It’s a great stage with a beautiful design that really complements the park,â€? Pena said. “We were really looking forward to performing on it.â€? U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason Emanuelson, TRADOC Band noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge and trumpet player, is celebrating his ďŹ rst full season as a band member during “Music Under the Stars.â€? “I think it’s awesome that we are able

“Music Under the Starsâ€? remaining 2013 Concert Schedule June 14 – Army Birthday Celebration June 20 – A Night in New Orleans June 27 – Music of the Big Bands July 11 – Wind Dances July 18 – Stage and Screen July 25 – ÂĄFestiva Latina! Aug. 1 – British Invasion Aug. 8 – “Yesterdayâ€? Alumni concert Aug. 15 – Marches, Movie Music and More Aug. 22 – Jazz Side of Us Aug. 29 – Overture 1812 (Rain date of Aug. 30) In the event of inclement weather, the alumni concert will be moved inside Jacobs Theater. to perform these free concerts for the public,â€? Emanuelson said. “Out of all my assignments, this is by far the best outdoor venue and most exciting music series that I’ve been a part of.â€? Despite rainy weather, approximately 200 fans showed up to enjoy the show, including Yorktown resident Marian Supplee, who, along with her husband, is enjoying her 16th season of “Music Under the Stars.â€? “We’ve enjoyed the music,â€? Supplee said. “It’s always so entertaining and a great way to spend a summer evening.â€? While the band won’t perform at Fort Eustis on July 4 this year because of a scheduled event in Norfolk, they will be having a special alumni concert in August, which will feature past band members. “We will have band members who have retired or moved away back with us to play, and it’s going to be a lot of fun,â€? Emanuelson said. With the rainy weather still lingering and the swift wave of the conductor’s baton, the band played their ďŹ nal song of the night as the fans in attendance began to applaud in appreciation for their performance. To learn more about the concerts, driving directions and vehicle pass information, or to sign up for the TRADOC Band’s newsletter and concert announcements, visit www.tradocband.com or call 501-6944.

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Hagel describes post-ISAF mission in Afghanistan By Karen Parrish AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

The United States will be the largest single contributor to the follow-on NATO operation that will replace the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan in 2015 and beyond, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said at NATO headquarters June 5. Hagel told reporters during a news conference that defense minister meetings brought some clarity to the “Resolute Support” operation NATO will launch to train, advise and assist Afghan forces after those forces have assumed full security responsibility by the end of 2014. The secretary spent two days in meetings with his fellow NATO defense ministers, with sessions on June 5 centered on planning alliance support for post-2014 Afghanistan. Hagel’s news conference followed NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen’s. Rasmussen told reporters Resolute Support will be a much smaller mission with five regional components: one each in Afghanistan’s east, west, north and south, and the fifth in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Rasmussen explained the train, advise and assist mission will put trainers at the national level, such as the ministries of defense and interior, and at the corps level of Afghan army and police forces. Hagel said the U.S. role will be as the overall framework nation, with geographic responsibility in the east and south, the areas of strongest insurgent resistance to the Afghan government. “We appreciate the commitments other nations are making, including the announcements by Germany and Italy that they will serve as lead nations for the west and the north,” the secretary said. “Turkey has also indicated they are favorably considering serving as the framework nation in Kabul.” Hagel said U.S. support will include “new, expert, professional assistance to the [Afghan] army in the area of contracting and fuel support, not just soldiers.” He added, “We intend to be there for the long haul, and I made that commitment very clear today.” The secretary also discussed NATO nations’ defense spending in an era when growing security challenges strongly signal the need to invest in new capabilities. Hagel said ministers discussed how to plan such investment in the face of widespread budget constraints among alliance members. Hagel noted his own department is studying ways to cut spending, but added that he assured his counterparts that the United States is “not considering any reductions that will affect NATO’s ability to fulfill its core tasks of collective defense, crisis management and cooperative security.” The U.S. commitment to NATO remains ironclad, the secretary said. “Still, overdependence on any one country for critical capabilities brings with it risks,” he said. “And as European defense investment continues to decline, the alliance’s dependence on the United States is growing.”

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ABOVE: Members of the U.S. Air Force 7 Summits team continue their climb to reach Mount Everest. The team of Airmen climbs summits to support resilience, raise money for charity and commemorate their fallen. LEFT/RIGHT: Members of the U.S. Air Force 7 Summits team pose for a group photo.

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In the earlly hours of May 19, U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle “Husky” Martin battled cutting winds gustin ng at 100 mph as he fought to summit the high hest point on earth. After nine hours of grueling teechnical climbing, he and the rest of the U.S. Air Force 7 Summits team stood atop 29,035 feet off rock and ice, the first American military team to o reach the top of Mount Everest. Over the course c of seven years, the U.S. Air Force 7 Sum mmits team climbed the tallest peak on each of the seven continents: Mount Elbrus in Euro ope, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mount Acon ncagua in South America, Mount McKinley in n North America, Mount Vinson in Antarctica, Mount Kosciuszko in Australia and now, Mount M Everest in Asia. The team’s mission: to spread s patriotism, pride in the military and aw wareness for military charities. Martin, a T-38 pilot and division chief for the 1st Opeerations Group, is no stranger to heights, butt admitted the climb was quite different from sitting in a cockpit. “As a pilo ot, I’ve been at 30,000 feet before. But in the airplane, you’re surrounded by electronics, harn nessed in and the temperature is a nice 70 degrrees,” he said. “Climbing Everest, I was clinging g to a little ridge 29,000 feet in the air, and noth hing was keeping me on that rock but my bootts and a rope.” At 5:20 a.m. a that morning, Martin, along with teamm mates U.S. Air Force Maj. Rob Marshall, Capt. Andrew A Ackles and Capt. Marshal Klitzke, unfu urled the U.S. Air Force flag in the brisk minuss 20 degree Fahrenheit sky. “There waasn’t a cloud in sight. As we took out the flag,, it was really quiet,” Martin said. “The chief of staff, General Welsh, had just wished us good g luck on our blog and 12,000 people weree following us on the GPS tracker. The magnitu ude of what we were doing hit me then. We weere putting that flag up for them, for the Airm men and veterans.” Martin alsso brought a personal token that he carried to th he top of the mountain. “It’s a Bud ddhist tradition to bring something sacred with you y to the top. Prayer flags and other items thatt people have brought up over the years are scaattered across the top of the summit,”

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LEFT: U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle “Husky” Martin (left), aT-38 pilot and division chief for the 1st Operations Group, poses with a fellow team member of the U.S. Air Force 7 Summits team during their climb to reach Mount Everest. RIGHT: Martin goes over weather plans during the climb to reach Mount Everest.

he said. “I carried a picture of my family.” Having reached the summit, he let go of the picture and watched it flutter through the wind, looking back down at the 90 degree drop he would soon tackle again. “The descent is almost as perilous. From the summit, it looked like you could see the curvature of the earth,” he said. Not all of the team was able to make it to the top. Both U.S. Air Force Capt. Colin Merrin, a GPS satellite operations mission commander and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Gibson, reserve pararescueman, were forced to

turn around. Fickle weather conditions made safety paramount when attempting the last leg of the trek. The group relied on each other to safely complete the climb. “There were days when you’re hurt and tired and if it wasn’t for the team, you might not have had the strength to keep going,” Martin said. Martin also stressed the significance his Air Force training played in preparing him for the climb to the top. “I took advantage of the skills taught to me during pilot survival training and utilized selfaid buddy care in taking care of the bumps

“It’s a Buddhist tradition to bring something sacred with you to the top. Prayer flags and other items that people have brought up over the years are scattered across the top of the summit. I carried a picture of my family.” — U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle “Husky” Martin T-38 pilot and 1st Operations Group division chief

and bruises I got during the climb,” he said. “You have to have a mental toughness to be focused on your climb.” Martin recalled a critical point when they reached out to fellow Airmen to support their mission. “One of our guys knew someone over at Barksdale’s weather squadron, so I called them at 1 in the morning,” he said. “I explained that we’re at the base of Mount Everest’s summit and we’re trying to ascend to the top, and I asked what the weather is going to be like. Of course, we had to reassure them that it wasn’t a prank call first.” He and the team relied on both the 26th Operation Weather Squadron located at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. and 17th Operation Weather Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii to provide accurate information on wind speed and temperatures for the final push up the summit. “The weather can change quickly so you have a brief window to make a climb under ideal conditions,” Martin said. “The weather guys were spot on.” While Martin was proud of reaching the highest summit on earth successfully, after the team safely returned to base camp, he was eager to get back home. “I was very excited to get back to my family. The support from the 1st Fighter Wing was great while I was gone,” he said. “A lot of people lose the opportunity to summit because their personal lives fall apart back home. The [1st FW] really supported my family throughout the entire journey.” Martin has resumed his duties at Langley Air Force Base, Va., and is re-adjusting to altitude climbing in an aircraft rather than on a mountain. “I am flying again...it’s not quite like riding a bike,” he laughed. Martin said he will continue to enjoy mountaineering, a passion he began as a cadet in the U.S. Air Force Academy and has pursued throughout his career. He plans on continuing climbing with his wife and daughter, but will always look back on pictures of the Mount Everest climb with pride. “I will always treasure the memory of tackling the highest point on earth,” he said. “It was an honor to be a part of a team dedicating their climb to fallen Airmen.”

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Sean Denton (left) and Ryan Stewart, both avid fishermen, cast their lines in Fort Eustis Lake, June 11. No license is required to fish in the lake, however anglers must release their catch. Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

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OUTDOOR FROM PAGE 14 With a small campground, lake and rental equipment, anyone can enjoy a little time outdoors right at Fort Eustis. The campground boasts nine stationary trailers for rent, ten camp sites with water and electricity hookups and five cabins. In addition to accommodations, the campground has trails, a playground and waste disposal facilities for those with RVs. Fort Eustis Lake also sits right beside the campground so campers can enjoy activities such as boating and fishing. For those without boating equipment, the campground sits right beside the Outdoor Recreation facility, so campFort Eustis owns ers may rent equipment by 14 pop-up campthe hour, day or weekend to ers, two pull-beinclude small jon boats and fishing poles. A license isn’t hind campers, 12 required to fish in the catchRVs, seven fishing and-release lake. boats and numerWhether camping or not, ous kayaks and cavisitors can enjoy all the same trails, amenities and noes plus their carequipment as campers. rying trailers for For those wishing to rent. Potential renttake a trip, Outdoor Recers can reserve the reation has something different to offer. Liranzo said equipment for as Fort Eustis owns 14 poplong as desired and up campers, two pull-bedon’t have to call hind campers, 12 RVs, ahead to rent any seven fishing boats and numerous kayaks and canoes of the equipment. plus their carrying trailers for rent. Potential renters can reserve the equipment for as long as they’d like and don’t have to call ahead to rent any of the equipment, although Liranzo recommends doing so especially if planning a long trip. Luckily, Langley Air Force Base has many of the same opportunities, with a few different choices as well. With Fort Eustis providing heavy-hitters in the camping department, Langley offers something a little lighter. Potential customers can rent tents ranging from small twoperson shelters to massive eight-person canvas mansions with dividers. Camping equipment such as utensils and mess kits are available as well. For those who enjoy whizzing through trails, Langley Outdoor Recreation also offers mountain bikes for rent, plus a strap-on bicycle carrier for both hatchback and sedan-style cars and SUVs. Not all the equipment is made for outdoor adventures, however. Units wishing to hold commander’s calls or similar events can rent tables and chairs for the occasion. If the event in question involves children, Langley also offers a bouncy house to keep them entertained. Like Eustis, Langley also rents out kayaks and canoes, and both installations offer large charcoal or propane grills for your big Independence Day barbeque coming up. The bottom line is simple; no matter what you want to do, JBLE Outdoor Recreation has the means to make this summer one to remember.

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Pharmacy temporarily closed The pharmacy located on the third floor of McDonald Army Health Center is closed temporarily until July 1. The third floor lobby is undergoing renovations. Patients visiting the Family Health Clinic will be directed to the Main Pharmacy on the first floor. Patients can expect pharmacy wait times to increase during the temporary closure. For more information, contact a pharmacy team member at 314-7900, option three.

Olympic Gold Medalists visit Come out and meet Olympic Gold Medal winners Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilley and Tisha Venturini Hoch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 16 at Anderson Field House, Bldg. 643, Dickman St. The Team First Soccer Academy trio will sign autographs, answer questions and demonstrate soccer drills. Free T-shirts will be available while supplies last. For more information, call 878-3329.

Music Under the Stars The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band’s Music Under the Stars summertime concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Magnolia Park on Fort Eustis (overlooking the James River). The schedule for June is: ■ June 20 – A Night in New Orleans ■ June 27 – Music of the Big Bands The concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs. Non-DoD cardholders must use the Fort Eustis main gate to receive a pass. Valid vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a photo ID are required for access. To learn more about the concerts, to receive a prevetted vehicle pass or to sign up for the band’s newsletter and concert announcements, visit www.tradocband.com, or call 501-6944.

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Family Advocacy Program Family Advocacy Program classes for June will include: ■ Anger Management – 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesdays ■ Conflict Resolution – 3 to 4 p.m., June 25 ■ Conflict Management – 2 to 3 p.m., June 24 To register, call 878-0807. No children please. Classes will take place at Bldg. 213, Calhoun Street.

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The 2013 Army Soldier Show is scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 25 at Jacobs Theater. Admission is free and open to all. Fort Eustis’ own Spc. Reuben Eldridge, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, is a member of the Soldier Show cast. Come out and support Eldridge and all of the talented soldiers in this year’s show. For more information, call 878-3329.

Army Career and Alumni Program classes and briefings for June will include: ■ Career Expo – 1:30 to 3 p.m., June 19. 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., June 19. Workshop topics will include the USAJOBS federal resume application process and “Networking.” 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., June 24-28. 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., June 17. 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.

The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel invites boys and girls who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade to join us at SonWest Roundup Vacation Bible School at Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd. Classes will start from 9 a.m. to noon June 17 and end June 21. Children can sing songs, watch skits, create crafts and play games. Van transportation will be available for children who live on post. Class size is limited. Register by calling 878-1455 or stop by the chapel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-1455 or email verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

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School and sport physical exams are available at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pediatric and Family Health clinics by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled for Monday through Friday. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866) 645-4584 or use TRICARE Online to schedule an appointment (up to 28 days in advance). Appointments are also available on the following Saturdays: June 29, July 27 and Aug. 24. For more information, visit http://mcdonald.narmc. amedd.army.mil.

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The Teen Summer Volunteer Program orientation is scheduled for 1 p.m. June 24 at Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. The program runs from June 26 to Aug. 23. To apply, con-

Join us for a picnic on the patio from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in June at the Fort Eustis Club (weather permitting). The cost is $10 per person. Menu items will in-

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 June 19 is: ■ Friday – Range BTRACS, 1 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.); ■ Saturday and Sunday – No scheduled ranges; ■ Monday – Range BTRACS, 1 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.); ■ Tuesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.); ■ Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

Groninger Library programs ■ Summer Reading Program – Registration begins June 17 for the library’s “Have Book,WillTravel!” summer reading program. Join us for fun and adventure as we travel through reading (June 17-Aug. 11). The program is open to children ages 2-17. ■ Bookies Book Club – The new adult book club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month beginning in July. Refreshments will be served. ■ Library Services –The library offers free Internet and Wi-Fi; computers with common access card readers; fax; photocopier; printers; magazines; newspapers; best sellers; classics; audio books; movies on DVD; music on CD; storytime; arts and crafts; brown bag lunch series; free classes; and special events. The library is located at Bldg. 1313, Washington Blvd. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; noon to 9 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For more information, call 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

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Movies Under the Stars Fort Eustis’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation kicks off its second annual Movies Under the Stars series at dusk June 19 at Murphy Field. Come out and join us for a free showing of “Here Comes the Boom” on the giant outdoor screen. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends. Other activities will include bounce houses for the kids, and food and beverage concessions. For more information, call 878-3329.

tact Donna Cloy, volunteer coordinator, at 878-3638, or e-mail donna.g.cloy.civ@mail.mil. The application deadline is June 21.

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LAFBCommunity Single Airman Ministry event The Shenandoah Valley National Park camping event will take place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.The trip will cost $89 per person, which includes tents, food, a scavenger hunt and transportation. Those interested must sign up no later than Aug. 13. For more information on these events, contact Larry Blakely at 273-1033 or 528-0455.

Langley Chief’s Group 5K The Langley Chief’s Group is hosting a 5K fun run/walk at 7:30 a.m. June 21 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. The event is open to all military personnel, civilians and dependents, with a cash-only entry fee of $10. The following are times, dates and locations for registration: ■ Shellbank Fitness Center – From 6 to 8 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. June 14. ■ Exchange Food Court – From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 19. ■ Air Combat Command Fitness Center – From 6 to 8 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. June 18 and 20. ■ Bayview Commonwealth Center (start line on event day) – From 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. June 21. For more information, contact Chief Master Sgt. Tony Hatcher at 764-4816 or Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Collins at 764-5310.

Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 in the Langley 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.

Red Cross Youth Volunteer Program The Langley Red Cross is accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Youth Volunteer Program which runs from June 24 through Aug. 30. This program accepts teens with a valid military identification card who will be 13 or older by June 15. To attend a Red Cross Orientation class, call 225-4060. For more information, call 225-4064 or e-mail redcross@ langley.af.mil.

Langley Lanes Bowling Center events Please see below for upcoming events at Langley Lanes Bowling Center: ■ The “Incredibowl Summer Program” will be held from May 31 to Aug 31. Prizes will be available anytime open lanes are available. Fill up a 10-game punch card to be entered to win. ■ An “8 for 8” kids league will be held starting June 21 for eight weeks. ■ The “DV8 from the Norm” ball league will be held from June 17 to August 19. Cost is $16 for adults. ■ Cosmic Bowling will be held every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. There will be black-light bowling, a deejay and prizes available. The bowling center also offers a game room with darts, pool tables, air hockey and other arcade games.

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Women’s Equality Day planning committee The Women’s Equality Day planning committee will have its meetings the second and fourthThursday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Bateman Library. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Hemingway at 764-6059, or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.

Hispanic Heritage committee meetings The Hispanic Heritage committee will have its meetings the third Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Langley Bowling Alley activities room. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jose Perez at 764-1735 or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.

Langley CDC parenting sessions The Langley Child Development Center will be hosting “Anger and Frustration inYoung Children,” a session on parenting young children from noon to 1 p.m. June 19. For more information or to register, call the CDC at 764-3585 or Family Advocacy at 764-9581.

■ Toll-free telephone/fax: (888) 683-7848 ■ After-hours emergency toll-free: (877) 627-5801 ■ Calls to the AlamoTravel number, 764-5989, will be for-

warded to WingGate’s new number until October 2013. For more information, call the Passenger Travel Office at 764-5071.

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.

OSI travel briefings The Office of Special Investigations is offering travel briefings at 9 a.m. everyThursday in Bldg. 1330. Before attending this briefing, call in advance with your planned travel location and dates.To do so or for more information, call 764-7971.

Langley Community Center events

Orthodox Christian Vespers prayer service will be held every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Langley Chapel. For the Holy orthodox Sacraments or for pastoral and spiritual needs, contact the Langley Chapel at 764-7847.

Line Dancer-cise: “Step Into Fitness” from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Air Combat Command Fitness Center aerobics room. Classes are $40 per month for adults and $24 per month for children 12 and under. Work up a sweat as you learn the latest and most popular line dances while dropping pounds and inches. For more information on Community Center events, email james.murrell@langley.af.mil or call the Community Center at 764-2983/2984.

Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar

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A Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 14 at the Health and Wellness Center. This seminar reviews the dynamics and impact of domestic violence and child maltreatment, tools for healthy relationships and parenting, and available community resources on and off base. For more information or to register, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 764-2427.

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.

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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 more information, call 764-1363.

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.

Commercial Travel Office change Alamo Travel is no longer 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 disruptions in the Defense Travel System, nor change reservation or ticketing procedures. WingGate’s telephone numbers are as follows: ■ Local telephone: 315-8349

‘Maintenance Operations Management’ course The 367th Training Support Squadron, “The Griffin,” announced the release of “Maintenance Operations Management” course April 30 to ADLS. This course is designed to teach management principles associated with maintenance career fields. Civilian managers and Airmen of any rank can benefit from this course.The MOM course can be found on the ADLS gateway. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Kevin Spalding at kevin.spalding@hill.af.mil or 586-4014.

Communications Squadron CSI walk-in hours NIPR account creations, virtual private-network, Blackberry, iPad or iPhone walk-in hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. Trouble tickets will be handled from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 764-9811.

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Community Day at PFAC The Peninsula Fine Arts Center will host its Community Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at 101 Museum Dr., Newport News. Admission is free and open to the public. Families can enjoy art activities ($2 activity fee required) and experiment with watercolor, paint a mural or make rain sticks. Inside the galleries, guests can participate in a dance demonstration at 11 a.m. with artist and dancer Milica Decker. Tribal Yoga of Hampton will provide family yoga demonstrations. Adele de Wysocki, winner of Christopher Newport University’s “CNU Idol,” will perform acoustic-guitar music. Visitors are invited outside the center to create giant bubbles and decorate the sidewalk with chalk. New Orleans-style “snowballs” will be sold from noon to 1 p.m. For more info, call 596-8165 or visit www.pfac-va.org.

Free Admission at Hampton’s pools The Hampton Neighborhood Commission is sponsoring Neighborhood Pool Days June 18-23. Hampton residents can swim for free at the following pools: ■ Briar-Queen Recreation Association Pool, 1680 Duke Street ■ Elizabeth Lakes Estate Pool, 1 Club Run ■ Mallory Pool, 131 Big Bethel Road ■ Riverdale Pool, 810 Charlton Drive ■ Willow Oaks Pool, 236 ½ Beauregard Heights Visitors must abide by pool rules including adult supervision and safety requirements. Accommodations for people with disabilities will be arranged where possible. For individual pool operating hours or more information, call 727-1601, 727-1123, or visit www.hampton.gov.

Jamestown Settlement Museum Jamestown Settlement, a living-history museum of 17th-century American history, will host “Party on the Pier” from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 22. Against the backdrop of the museum’s re-created 1607 ships, guests can enjoy a barbecue dinner and live entertainment by the SlapNation Band. The Susan Constant ship will also be open for guests to board and costumed historical interpreters will be on hand. Admission is $20 (plus a $2 service fee) for adults; and $10 (plus a $1 service fee) for children ages 3-12. Tickets sold on the day of the event are $25 (adults) and $10 (children ages 3-12). Tickets are on sale at http://historyisfun.org/partyonthepier.htm. Chairs and blankets are welcome; coolers are not permitted. Jamestown Settlement is located on Route 31 South near Colonial Parkway in James City County, just southwest of Williamsburg. For more information, call 253-4219.

Virginia Living Museum ■ “Bodies Revealed” Exhibition – Ongoing through Sept. 2. The “Bodies Revealed” exhibition showcases real human bodies, dissected and preserved through

Free Artifacts Roadshow Whether it is an old uniform cap or helmet, a box of medals or ribbons, a flag, sword, rifle, or canteen, every piece of military memorabilia has a story to tell. The Virginia War Memorial will host its fourth annual Artifacts Roadshow from 10 a.m. to noon June 15 at 621 Belvidere St., Richmond. This event is free and open to the public. War Memorial curator Jesse Smith and military collectables expert Robert House of Virginia Beach will review and offer their opinions on the origin and history of military-related items from any era. Cash appraisals and monetary evaluations will not be given. Weapons or ordinance items will be checked and inspected for safety at the door. The education center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The Shrine of Memory and grounds are open from 5 a.m. to midnight daily. For more information, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

a revolutionary process allowing visitors to see themselves like never before. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. To ensure that everyone has the best possible visit, the museum is offering timed tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thevlm.org or in person at the museum. The cost is $7 (museum members); $15 (nonmembers); $12 (children); and free for ages 2 and under. Combination tickets for the museum and exhibition are $26 (adults); $20 (children ages 3-12); and free for ages 2 and under. The exhibition will also be open from 6 to 8 p.m. July 13 and Aug. 10. ■ StoryTime at the Museum – 10 a.m., June 15. Come out and bring the kids to hear “Wild and Free” by JoEllen Pledger and also see a live ferret. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission). ■ Bare Bones and More – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 22. Join us for this fun-filled day devoted to exploring different bone shapes and sizes. Visitors can check out the interactive family health display and get their bones checked by a bone-density machine. A backpack weighing station will also be available. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit www. thevlm.org.

Volunteer DAV drivers needed The Disabled American Veterans Volunteer Service is seeking volunteers in the Gloucester/Matthews Coun-

ty area to drive the DAV van and transport veterans to Veterans Affairs medical centers in Hampton and Richmond. For more information, contact Richard Moore at (804) 815-0730.

Mariners’ Museum ■ Boating on Lake Maury – Lake Maury’s boat operations are open adjacent to the front entrance of the museum. Visitors can rent jon and paddle boats, and canoes for fishing or exploring. Rental boats seat one to six people, weather permitting. Motors are not provided. Visitors may provide their own trolling (electric) motors and batteries, but gas-powered motors are not permitted. Fishing is catch-and-release and a state fishing license is required. All guests using kayaks, canoes or boats on the lake must wear life jackets. Boat rental prices are as follows: 14’ jon boats ($4 per hour, $15 per day); 18’ jon boats ($7 per hour, $25 per day); canoes ($5 per hour, $20 per day). Personal kayaks and canoes are allowed on Lake Maury with a valid annual or daily pass that can be purchased in the museum or on the boat dock. The cost is $50 (season pass); and $10 (daily pass). ■ Maritime Mondays Children’s Program – Join us on Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. through August for fun learning activities for children. Children will be divided into the following age groups: Mini Mariners (18 months to rising pre-kindergarten); Shipmates (rising kindergarten to second graders); and Daring Discoverers (rising third to fifth graders). The cost per program is $2 per student (members); and $2 plus admission (non-members). To register, visit http://marinersmuseumm.org/maritimemondays. Walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Groups will meet in the museum’s main lobby. The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Dr., Newport News. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 591-7718 or visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

58th Annual Boardwalk Art Show The 58th annual Boardwalk Art Show will be held through June 16 at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Proceeds from this event will support the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. For more information, visit www.virginiamoca.org.

Civil War Children’s Summer Camp A Civil War Children’s Summer Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily from June 24 to 27 and July 22 to 25 at the Endview Living History Museum, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News.This camp is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 13. Registration and pre-payment are required before attending this camp. For registration or more information, contactTim Greene at 887-1862.

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Deployments, starting a family, bad mentorship and losing passion for the job are just a few reasons mentioned by uniformed and prior-service women during a panel discussion about why women are leaving the Air Force, at the Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in Washington, D.C., June 7. The Air Force panel discussion included Lt. Col. Tiaa Henderson, the Policy Integration Branch chief; Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, the 633rd Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis command chief; Ms. Gail Lee, prior Air Force major and Resources Directorate under the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force management analyst; and Capt. Amanda Mason, a reservist and founder of Project Enyo. The moderator of the panel was Lt. Col. Tammy Hinskton, the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Integrated Plans and Strategy Branch chief. In a room filled with approximately 150 Airmen and civilians, these women shared their thoughts on why women continue to stay in the Air Force or decide to get out of the service. “The Air Force was the best decision I ever made,” King said. “The Air Force has a sense of family and being a part of something.” King explained that, “I never thought once I came in that I was getting out, but as a master sergeant I considered becoming an officer,” she said. “I went into my officer’s office and said I’m going to be a second lieutenant and she looked me in the face and said, ‘Why in the world would you want to be a second lieutenant when you’re going to make chief one day?’” Lee, who served 11 years as an Air Force officer, said she would have stayed in the military, but had plans of getting married to another service member. “Once we got married there just came a time. It was really a tough decision, because I really didn’t want to get out. I was really loving [the Air Force],” Lee said. “I had been in 11 years, but it just wasn’t going

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(From right) Lt. Col. Tiaa Henderson, Capt. Amanda Mason, Chief Master Sgt. Trae King and Gail Lee participated in an Air Force panel discussion on why women are leaving the Air Force during the 2013 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, June 7.

“The Air Force was the best decision I ever made. The Air Force has a sense of family and being a part of something.” – Chief Master Sgt. Trae King 633rd Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis command chief to meet all my goals, which then involved raising a family. I have two kids now and I just wasn’t ready, but I think I would have stayed in.” Mason joined the Air Force as a linguist, but decided to get out at her six-year mark. “I thought I had a very valuable skill set in which to use on the outside, but I didn’t have a bachelor’s degree at the time,” Mason said. “I went [into] the reserve as a staff sergeant and I went back to school. As soon as [Operation] Iraqi Freedom came, I volunteered and came right back to active duty.” Henderson said that she had great mentors that taught her to reach out and talk to people and find out what they need. She said you can’t always expect leadership to know what you are thinking. She stressedAirmen need to reach out and ask questions as well. “Treat others as you would like

to be treated; if you were mentored, mentor other people.” Another problem many women face in the Air Force is balancing family life with work. “It’s pretty difficult if you’re milto-mil, you’re a single parent and trying to take care of your child [while] working 10 hours a day,” said King. Henderson said that women need to know when to ask for help when they need it. “Too often women put on a facade and say everything is great. ‘I’ve got it all together and I can take on the world.’ And we can. We are capable women, but sometimes we need help. Make plans with friends to watch their kids one week and switch the next week.” King said to that women shouldn’t take for granted the time they have with family. “I was so busy trying to make a better life for my daughter, I missed her life. I woke up and she was 18 years old and gone, and the Air Force had taken so much of my time and effort. I’m thinking, ‘She is living in a nice house, driving a nice car, she has a nice life. She’s happy.’ I took for granted that sometimes she just wanted some ‘mommy time,’” King said. “So make sure that you know how valuable your quality time is with your family.”

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