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CORE VALUES
Army NCO strives to exemplify core values — Page 4
CHAIRMAN’S CUP
Army takes Chairman’s Cup in medals blowout at Warrior Games — Page 12
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LGBT: Long road to freedom and acceptance – Page 8
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Service members make a “splash” at Shellbank pool — Pages 10-11
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Independence Day safety tips
from 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron The 4th of July, a holiday dedicated to honoring American History, is also known for backyard BBQs, fireworks, and time with family and friends. As we remember America’s Independence Day, it’s important to keep our celebrations safe and incident free. Outdoor grilling and firework displays are enjoyable activities but do come with associated risks. Statistically, the 4th of July is one of the most dangerous days of the year for fire-related incidents and injuries. Fireworks, while spectacular, are dangerous. Fireworks were involved in 11,400 injuries treated in hospital emergency departments in 2013 across the United States. Fireworks also accounted for eight deaths. While cookouts are a staple of summer weekends and holidays, 8,800 home fires are caused annually by grilling and nearly half of all injuries involving grills involve thermal burns. Here are some tips to keep you safe while enjoying the holiday:
hose using a brush or spray bottle. If there is a gas leak, the propane will release bubbles (big enough to see) around the hose. ■ If you determine your grill has a gas leak by smell or by administering the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and burners. If the leak stops at that point, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak doesn’t stop, call the fire department immediately. ■ If you smell gas while cooking, move away from the grill and call the fire department immediately. Do not move the grill.
Charcoal Grills ■ There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. · If you use a starter fluid, only use starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid
or any other flammable liquids to the fire. ■ Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. ■ There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. ■ When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.
Firework Safety Tips ■ Consumer fireworks are not allowed on Joint Base Langley-Eustis. ■ Leave fireworks to the professionals. Do not use consumer fireworks. ■ The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display conducted by trained professionals. ■ After the firework display, children should never pick up fireworks that may be left over, they may still be active.
Grilling Safety Tips: ■ Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. ■ The grill should be placed well away from the home and deck railings and out from under eaves or overhanging branches. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, base housing residents are required to place grills at least 10 feet from walls or railings. ■ Always keep children and pets away from the grill area. ■ Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. ■ Never leave your grill unattended.
Propane Grills ■ Check the major connection points between the gas (propane) tank hose and the regulator and cylinder, and where the hose connects to the burners. Tighten if loose. ■ Check the gas (propane) tank hose for potential leaks. To do that: Turn the propane tank on. Apply a light soap and water solution to the
Local leaders greet Fort Eustis commuters Photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle
U.S. Army Sgt. Cory Anderson, 221st Military Police Detachment Military Police officer, and McKinley Price, Newport News Mayor, talk to commuters entering the installation at Fort Eustis, Va., June 25, 2015. Leadership from Newport News, Va., handed out coffee mugs to commuters as they went through the gate to say thank you for their patience during the construction of Route 105 Fort Eustis Boulevard Bridge.
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Eustis cargo specialists train with crane
Photos by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard
TOP: U.S. Army Transportation School cargo specialist course students lift a transport case during a cargo training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., June 25, 2015.The transportation school teaches a variety of land, air and sea transportation specialties, including skill sets from basic cargo handling utilizing heavy lift machinery, to the planning and execution of an array of logistics evolutions. ABOVE: U.S. Army Pvt. Ryan Chocholek,Transportation School cargo specialist course student, catches a rope to lift a transport case onto a training vessel during a cargo training exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., June 25, 2015.The exercise was part of the first training phase, which covers basics of port logistical operations.
U.S. Army Pvt. Xavier Guitierrez, Transportation School cargo specialist course student, leads a rope as a transport case is lifted to a training vessel at Fort Eustis, Va., June 25, 2015. Guitierrez worked with fellow students to lift the transport case on and off the vessel.
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Army NCO strives to exemplify core values
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by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Michael Craig wanted nothing to do with what was happening around him as activities in the surrounding area of Pittsburg, California, landed his brother in jail and got his cousins in trouble. “I knew I was meant to serve a higher purpose,” said Craig. “I just didn’t know what it was yet.” To escape the trouble around him and clear his head, Michael practiced martial arts and worked out to tone his techniques. He practiced various forms and also took up wrestling to enhance his skills. During one of his workout sessions in his mother’s garage a man in uniform walked by and asked what Michael was doing. The then 18-year-old responded to the uniformed figure, “Nothing really.” To which the man replied, “Want to join the Army?” Michael paused for a moment, chuckled and said, “That sounds good,” inviting the Soldier into his mother’s home. Michael’s mother then proceeded to tell the recruiter to leave as she was untrusting of the military and feared her son would inevitably meet combat. Michael, envisioning his future if he were to stay in California, reassured his mother it was okay. “Even after we spoke, she didn’t want me to sign anything.” said Craig of signing papers to join the military, which he did sign. “But, when I came back from basic training and she saw me in uniform, she was so proud she had tears in her eyes. I knew then, that this was the best decision I had ever made.” Now a branch chief for the Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort Eustis, Virginia, Craig looks back on the moment in his garage as the day that not only saved his life, but propelled his life forward. “If I followed the path my brother and cousins were on, I would have been in a lot of trouble, dead or in jail,” Craig said. “I don’t think it was an accident that, that recruiter was passing my mom’s garage.” For Craig, his higher purpose of serving solidified the moment he saw his drill instructors. To him, they were
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U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Craig, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy branch chief, poses for a photo at the combatives studio at Fort Eustis, Va., June 24, 2015.The Pittsburg, Calif., native, who grew up learning different martial arts, now teaches combatives as part of training at the academy.
the embodiment of professionalism and exhibited the standard he wanted to personify. “I saw my drill sergeants and envisioned myself as one,” said Craig. “I knew I wanted to be that NCO, that
“Even after we spoke, she didn’t want me to sign anything. But, when I came back from basic training and she saw me in uniform, she was so proud she had tears in her eyes. I knew then, that this was the best decision I had ever made.” — Sgt. 1st Class Michael Craig Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy branch chief
leader who is upfront and inspires future Soldiers.” But that aspiration nearly disappeared as Craig left the military to go to school and help his wife raise their newborn child in 1995. After five years of excelling in various jobs such as postal work and construction, Craig realized he needed to go back to the Army to fulfill his dream of becoming a drill instructor.
“There was always something more that I felt I was missing when I left and it was that camaraderie of being in Service,” said Craig. “The Army was all I would ever think about and talk about with my wife. She would comment on a daily basis, ‘why don’t you just go back in the Army?’ So one day, I came home and said, ‘we’re going to ship off, I reenlisted back into active duty.” His wife smiled knowing this was the right decision for her husband, who reenlisted as an Apache helicopter mechanic. During this enlistment, he spent time not just observing, but engaging with senior mentors, one of whom was a drill sergeant, trying to learn as much as he could from their leadership traits and qualities. Craig said the drill sergeant was a tough, but fair leader who didn’t just teach, but inspired others to want to learn. “I just followed his examples as a leader and he mentored me to make sure this was something I actually wanted to do,” said Craig. “I would ask him what it was like to be a drill sergeant on many occasions, and one day out of the blue he said ‘why don’t you just start your packet?’” Craig applied and was accepted, at which point he knew being a drill instructor wasn’t just his dream job, but his calling. The need for structure, discipline and professionalism were all aspects of the duty Craig had wanted early in life. Now as a drill instructor, they were an engrained everyday routine. Each day, Craig had to make sure he SEE ARMY NCO PAGE 6
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ARMY NCO FROM PAGE 4 not only followed, but set standards with a starched and correctly adorned uniform, ability to pass his physical training test at any moment and mission dedication that often kept him working later than others and arriving before them. “The Army to me is about standards and discipline and how I relate that to day-to-day life,” said Craig. “Being in uniform is something I have huge pride in. We have a huge responsibility to take care of our own and future generations.” Upon becoming a drill sergeant, Craig knew he had a responsibility to spark inspiration and opportunity for others just as the recruiter, supervisors and drill sergeants had done for him. “At the end of the day people’s lives could depend on your leadership,” said Craig. “Just being an NCO in general, the most important aspect is understanding our role to train soldiers and that responsibility hinges on how we inspire learning by leading by example and doing the right thing when nobody is looking. If you have any sort of impact, you have no choice but to elevate yourself to a level where you can be relied on and looked up to.” Aside from his mere stature standing at 6 feet confidently making him seem roughly five inches above that height, Craig is a leader people look up to and rely on. “He’s passionate about being an NCO and he’s definitely influenced me to want to do better,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Cobos, ALNCOA student, who had Craig as a drill
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sergeant in his initial Army technical training nine years ago. “He’s got the whole GI Joe thing going on. He’s big and intimidating, but once you get past that, he is very easy to talk to.” But it’s not just the Soldier he trains who look up to Craig. As the branch chief, Craig has work closely with the ALNCOA first sergeant 1st Sgt. Kenneth Howe, who said he would trust Craig with any duty because he can always rely on Craig’s dedication to his team and the mission. “He does inspire you, and what he says aren’t just words it’s what he lives,” said Howe. “He’s 100 percent about the mission and ensuring our instructors provide the best quality of instruction and mentorship to young NCOs coming through here.” Through his now 20-year-career, Craig said he learned the importance of pushing one another to do better, something he never had before, he joined the military family. Now, he has not only experienced the impact other’s have had on his career, but sees what he is doing to change the lives of young Soldiers who too dreamed of a better life and found hope and opportunity through guidance of good Army leaders and family support. “You didn’t accomplish goals by yourself somewhere along the line someone inspired or propelled you, said Craig. “So those relationships you have whether in a family life or in uniform become a huge factor. Those people drive you to put the uniform on every morning. I put it on because my family needs me to provide for their future. I put it on because my coworkers need me to be standing toes on the line with them on a daily basis. “
“At the end of the day people’s lives could depend on your leadership. Just being an NCO in general, the most important aspect is understanding our role to train soldiers and that responsibility hinges on how we inspire learning by leading by example and doing the right thing when nobody is looking. If you have any sort of impact, you have no choice but to elevate yourself to a level where you can be relied on and looked up to.” — Sgt. 1st Class Michael Craig Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy branch chief
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Eustis Commissary awards scholarships
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Recipients of the Scholarships for Military Children cut a celebratory cake during a recognition ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 30, 2015. Manufacturers, vendors and organizations that sell groceries or provide service to the commissaries fund the program to recognize sacrifices made by military children every day.The organization also accepts contributions at www.militaryscholar.org.
U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, poses with the winners of the Scholarships for Military Children and commissary leadership during a recognition ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 30, 2015.The commissary agency and Fisher House Foundation award $2,000 scholarships annually to sons and daughters of military members. Six students were awarded the scholarship.
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LGBT: Long road to freedom and acceptance U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ashely Jacobs, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade UH-60 Blackhawk Mechanic instructor, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Underwood, Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 222nd Avn. Regiment, 128th Avn. Bde. Advanced Individual Training platoon sergeant, show their wedding rings at Fort Eustis, Va., June 22, 2015.The same-sex couple wed in February 2015, five years after Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Act was revoked.
LGBT: Long road to freedom and acceptance by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
At 16, Ashley Jacobs told her mother she was gay. “I was sort of told, to live my life, just don’t bring it into her house,” said Jacobs. Their relationship continued, but the pair never discussed large part of Jacob’s life. As a child, the now-U.S. Army Bravo Company 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade UH-60 Blackhawk mechanic instructor found relief when she looked to the sky; an escape into a different world where her only worry was spotting and identifying aircraft. The idea of making her passion a career was a dream she was determined to make come true. Jacobs pursued her goal by searching her options within the military, talking to several branches she finally made her decision the U.S. Army. She met with a recruiter and after a few lengthy conversations, Jacob’s sexuality, which was not accepted in the military at the time under the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Act, came up. “My recruiter had no issues with it,” she said. “But she did encourage me to keep that information to myself.” Jacobs made the decision to join the military anyway, knowing she would have to hide who she really was, but she said her love and passion for aircraft and the Army made the choice worth it when she was selected as a UH-60 Blackhawk mechanic. As she began her career, she did her best to keep herself hidden, but there were a few close friends who accepted her for who she is. “Through the years, a few of my closer Soldiers have known about who I am,” said Jacobs. “None of them seemed to even care, but I was lucky that the information never made its way any higher than that.” She said she wanted to bring her significant other to the Army’s balls, picnics and other events, but knew it would end her career. This began to create issues within her relationships, as partners thought Jacobs was ashamed or wanted to hide them. “It wasn’t easy,” said Jacobs. “Sometimes I would say my girlfriend was a boyfriend at work, just so I could sort of talk about her, like everyone else was able to discuss their significant others.” To keep her mind off disappointing partners and the worry of getting caught, Jacobs said she threw herself into her work, staying late, learning as much as she could and promoting quickly through the ranks.
“I am a great Soldier, and now I get to be who I am. I do not have to worry about losing the career I always wanted.” — Staff Sgt. Ashley Jacobs Photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle
After continuing to hide her true self, the secrecy began to take its toll, but before she let it get to her something happened; something she never imagined. After serving for three years, the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell act was finally repealed and Jacobs, along with many others, felt the burden of hiding a huge part of their lives released. “I am a great Soldier, and now I get to be who I am,” said Jacobs. “I do not have to worry about losing the career I always wanted.” However, after a lifetime of hiding, Jacobs said it was difficult to adjust to the freedom. “It did take me some time to feel fully comfortable with being myself,” said Jacobs. “I had no issues with leadership or anyone around me rejecting me, but not everyone was ready for this sort of change in the military.” Jacobs said there are still a few who reject the change; some even use inappropriate slurs. Although not everyone has been accepting, she is grateful for those leaders who have supported her.
“There was a time when someone said ‘that’s gay’ out loud at a gathering,” said Jacobs. “A higher-ranking lesbian Soldier stood up and asked who said it, and let them know that was an inappropriate remark.” With the acceptance from her military family, Jacobs found the love of her life whom she married in February 2015. Jacobs was not sure that she would even have the possibility of getting married when she joined the service, never the less become accepted by those around her. “I was slightly worried we would not be accepted,” she said. “But everyone in leadership, coworkers, everyone accepted us right away.” Jacobs said that if she had to continue hiding this side of her, possibly missing out on the love of her life, a future in the Army would have been questionable, but now she gets to live her life without hiding. “I always thought it would never be possible for all of this, to get married while serving,” said Jacobs. “But it did and I will continue to serve and be myself.”
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U.S. Service members swim in the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015.The indoor pool is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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BELOW: U.S. Air Force Maj. Elbert Mose, Air Combat Command Science and Technology Division deputy branch chief, puts on his goggles in the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015.The pool offers Service members the ability to exercise or relax.
RIGHT: Rebecca Hill, daughter of retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Jim Hill, preforms a backstroke at the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015. Service members, civilians, dependents and retirees all have access to the indoor pool.
ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arbil Ramos, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron unit deployment manager, swims in the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015.The Shellbank pool is one of four pools on Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
FAR RIGHT: Lifesavers are lined up alongside the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015.The Shellbank pool is also used for swim lessons, water aerobics, lifeguard training and birthday parties.
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Maj. Elbert Mose, Air Combat Command Science and Technology Division deputy branch chief, swims in the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 1, 2015. In addition to an indoor pool, Shellbank also offers a basketball court, indoor and outdoor track, a weight room and sauna.
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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- The Army ruled almost every category on its way to grabbing the Chairman’s Cup for the second straight year at the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games held at this historic Marine Corps base. “That very first event, cycling, is what really brought this team together,” said Sgt. 1st Class Keoki Smythe, the noncommissioned officer in charge at the Alexandriabased Warrior Transition Command. “Then our track athletes and swimmers gave us a huge lead and our archery team had a gold medal sweep,” the Seattle native said. Other events included wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and shooting. Wheelchair rugby had been slated as an exhibition sport but fell victim to hasty schedule changes in deference to two days’ severe downpours and tornado activity in the Mid-Atlantic region. Begun in 2010 to test - and showcase - the resilience and adaptability of combat-wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, the first games were dominated by the Marine Corps before the Army surged to a victory last year. This time, it was a Soldiers’ competition from start to finish as the Army notched 69 gold medals to the Marines’ 47. The Army out-medaled all competitors in the silver
and bronze categories, as well, rolling to 141 points for the Chairman’s Cup over the Marine Corps’ 96. The Air Force, with 65 points total, finished next. The British Armed Forces had 62 points, Special Operations Command had 34 and the Navy/Coast Guard team finished with 30. Led by team captain Frank Barroqueiro and assistant team captain Samantha Goldenstein, the Army was presented with the monster-sized Chairman’s Cup by Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and former Army chief of staff. In a touch of friendly rivalry, the Army beat a Marine Corps contingent in the presence of the hosts’ service chief, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford. Like Dempsey before him, Dunford has already been tapped by President Barack Obama to ascend to the chairman’s job. But Dunford was quick to minimize the competition piece in favor of underscoring the healing power and heartfelt nurture brought to bear through the athletes’ Families, friends, physical therapists and other caregivers - many of whom were in the bleachers for the closing ceremonies. Smythe also alluded to an almost spiritual intangible that superseded scores, times and photo finishes. “Truly, it is an honor, I feel very fortunate, just to be around these Soldiers, the way they support each other,” he said.
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Test ight completed after F-35B modiď€ cations By Micah Garbarino 75TH AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) -- The Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed an F-35B Lightning II functional check ight here June 18, after the ďŹ rst depot-level short take off and vertical landing modiďŹ cations were completed on two F-35Bs for the Marine Corps. Lt. Col. Kevin Hall, a member of the 514th Flight Test Squadron and the ďŹ rst depot test pilot in the Air Force qualiďŹ ed in the F-35B, took off from Hill Air Force Base and zoomed to altitude before heading to the Utah Test and Training Range for a functional check. As he returned to base, Hall converted the versatile aircraft for short takeoff vertical landing operations and performed a “shortâ€? landing and a “rollingâ€? takeoff. Witnessing the successful ight was “eye-watering,â€? said Lt. Gen. Lee Levy II, the commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center. The Marine Corps sent two F-35Bs to the Ogden Air Logistics Complex on Feb. 2, 2015, for depot-level modiďŹ cations. The jets came to Hill AFB from the Marine Corps with less than a week’s notice. In just over four months, workers completed the modiďŹ cations necessary
for the F-35B’s initial operational capability, putting in 24,000 hours to get the job done. “The work accomplished by the men and women of the 570th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has been nothing short of amazing,â€? said Brig. Gen. Carl Buhler, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander. Completing the modiďŹ cations on time required the maintainers to overcome numerous challenges, Buhler said. They removed sections of the aircraft that many thought would never be removed, and they strengthened wing ribs and worked in areas that required rare “micro tolerances.â€? “In the process, the maintainers developed techniques that will be used as benchmarks in a variety of depot operations in the future,â€? Buhler said. “The accomplishments of the members of the squadron -- in concert with our Lockheed Martin teammates, with the support of the 75th Air Base Wing -- have been remarkable.â€? The second F-35B is scheduled to be completed in the coming days. “I couldn’t be prouder of you and the support we’re providing to our joint partners,â€? Levy said in a message to the workforce. “The Marines were counting on us, and you delivered.â€?
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Airstrikes continue against ISIL in Syria, Iraq From a Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve News Release SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 29, 2015 – U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, which took place between 8 a.m. yesterday and 8 a.m. today, local time, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports.
Airstrikes in Syria Attack, bomber, fighter and remotely piloted aircraft conducted six airstrikes in Syria: ■ Near Raqqah, an airstrike struck an ISIL tactical unit, destroying an ISIL crane. ■ Near Hasakah, an airstrike had inconclusive results. ■ Near Kobani, four airstrikes struck two ISIL tactical units, destroying eight ISIL boats, three ISIL vehicles, two ISIL bunkers, an ISIL fighting position and an ISIL mortar system.
Airstrikes in Iraq Attack, bomber and fighter aircraft conducted 17 airstrikes in Iraq, approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense: ■ Near Beiji, two airstrikes struck an ISIL tactical unit and land features denying ISIL a tactical advantage, destroying
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EustisCommunity JBLE Family Day The Joint Base Langley-Eustis community is invited to attend Family Day, July 2, noon to 4 p.m. The following free activities will be provided at Fort Eustis: Bowling/Shoes Golf/Driving Range Swimming at the Outdoor Community Pool at the Fort Eustis Club Auto Bays/Car Washes The following free activities will be provided at Langley Air Force Base: Bowling/Shoes Golf Fees/Range Balls Swimming at the Outdoor Pool at the Langley Club Auto Bays/Car Washes Bounce House at Langley Lanes Free hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pines Golf Course, Fort Eustis Bowling Center, Englewood Golf Course and Langley Lanes, while supplies last. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Casandra Bernhardt at 764-2984 or visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.
U.S. Army Soldier Show The U.S. Army Soldier Show will be held July 14 at 7 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m. at McClellan Fitness Center. The free show features live Broadway-style performances and this year’s theme is “We Serve.” The fitness center is located at 673 Monroe Ave. For more information, visit www.armymwr.com.
Intramural golf league letter of intent Individuals and teams interested in participating in the 2015 intramural golf league must submit a letter of intent by July 20. Letters can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or emailed to devin.k.robinson.naf@ mail.mil. The league is open to Department of Defense cardholders on Fort Eustis ages 18 and older. A coaches meeting will take place at 11 a.m., July 23 at Anderson Field House. For more information, contact Devin Robinson at 878-0013.
Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 650 Monroe Ave. Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Julie LeBlanc at 878-3124 or Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.
JBLE Family Advocacy Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Advocacy Program offers the following parenting and prevention classes: Active Parenting ofTeens – July 8, 15, and 22, 9 to 11 a.m., at 2115 Pershing Ave. DADs Class – July 7, 9 to 11 a.m., at Army Community Services, 650 Monroe Ave.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Rise Above – July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m., at 2115 Pershing Ave. To register and for more information, call 878-0807. MCAHC holiday closure notice All services at McDonald Army Health Center will be closed July 3 through 6 in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume July 7. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-645-4584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center during this time. To schedule or reschedule appointments online, visit https://www.tricareonline.com/portal/page/portal/TricareOnline/Portal. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room. Salute to the Nation ceremony Joint Base Langley-Eustis will conduct a Salute to the Nation ceremony to celebrate Independence Day at noon, July 4 at Seay Plaza. For more information, call 878-6880. Senior Leader Prayer Luncheon The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and Fort Eustis Garrison Chaplains will sponsor the Senior Leader Prayer Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., July 8 at the Fort Eustis Club. The JBLE community is invited to attend; buffet lunch is $9.50 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by July 6 to Sgt. Maj. Karen Bolden at karen.y.bolden.mil@mail.mil. Vacation Bible School The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel invites boys and girls who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade to the SonSpark Labs vacation bible school at 923 Lee Blvd. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, July 13 through 17. Children can sing songs, watch skits, create crafts and play games. Class size is limited. To register, visit the chapel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 8784316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil. JBLE Family Child Care Program If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835. Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for July will include:
Advanced Individual Training Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., July 21. Children are welcome. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., July 14. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., July 7 and 21. Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., July 14 and 28. Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, July 23. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, July 30. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., July 17. Funds Custodian – 1 to 3 p.m., July 1. Registration is required. Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commander and Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 21 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 22. Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 27-30. Registration is required. Volunteer Management Information System – 10 to 11 a.m., July 7. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts featuring the TRADOC Band through Aug. 27. The concerts are free and open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m., Thursdays at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The inclement weather site is the Youth Services gym at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 501-6949.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) –Aug. 12 and 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Training Area 14-A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – July 7 and Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 30, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Military Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC) –Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and you wear the proper personal protection equipment.
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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Area and Family Campground. Creating a pollinator habitat not only helps the bees, butterflies and flies that pollinate these plants, but also results in beautiful, appealing landscapes. Volunteers or volunteer groups will be responsible for measuring plant growth, documenting wildlife observations, and maintaining the garden during the spring, summer, and fall. Natural Resources will provide all materials and tools. For more information and to register for the event, contact the JBLE-Langley Natural Resources Manager at thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jimmy Pedany, Air Combat Command Airborne Reconnaissance Operations Branch chief, donates blood during a blood drive at Langley Air Force Base, June 2, 2015.
Red Cross needs blood donations Blood and platelet donations decline during the summer months, especially around holidays like Independence Day. Holiday travel causes many donors to be less available to give and many hosting organizations postpone blood drives while people are on vacation. In fact, more than 40 percent of blood and platelet donors indicated plans to travel this Independence Day holiday and these factors often contribute to seasonal blood shortages. To donate blood or for more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
USAF Heritage of America Band to host free concerts The following concerts are free and open to the public: Ensemble: USAF Heritage of America Band’s “Full Spectrum” Event: Beach Street USA - BeachEvents Date: July 2 at 8:00 p.m. Location: 17th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, Va. Ensemble: USAF Heritage of America Band’s “Full Spectrum” Event: 4th of July Stars in the Sky Date: July 4 at 7 p.m. Location: Victory Landing Park, Newport News, Va.
Shellbank now open 24/7 for Active-duty only The Shellbank Fitness Center is now open 24/7 for your convenience. To participate in utilizing the fitness center during unmanned hours, Active-duty service members must attend a 24/7 Fitness Orientation Class briefing. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Ashley Glass at 2258165.
Chapel to host block party The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chapel will host a block party at the Bethel Chapel, July 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, contact the JBLE Chapel at 5-3786.
633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is looking for volunteers The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element is seeking “Adopt-A-Spot” volunteers to help monitor and maintain the pollinator garden at Bethel Recreation
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633rd Medical Group hosts 2015 School/ Sports Physical Day 2015 The 633rd Medical Group will host a School/Sports Physical Day July 22 and Aug. 12 at the Family Health and Pediatric Clinic by appointment only to four to 18 year old who are Prime Enrolled to Langley only. All completed forms and shot records are required. The clinic will be unable to give medications, refills, or other care outside a standard exam. These days are set aside for children without asthma, ADHD, food allergies, heart conditions, developmental delay and other chronic conditions. Call 1-866-645-4584 to make an appointment for the physical day.
JBLE Outdoor Pools Open Both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis pools open for full summer operations as follows.
The Langley Club Outdoor Pool Tuesday - Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. CLOSED Mondays
The Community Outdoor Pool at the Fort Eustis Club Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 7 p.m. CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
Fees and membership Daily Admission - $4 Outdoor Pool Summer Membership Single - $60 Double - $120 Triple - $170 Quadruple - $195 Each additional family member - $20
Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Commu¬nity Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon. For additional information, contact Senior Airman Marissa McNitt at 225-5610, or Staff Sgt. Shanell Howard at 2257377.
Military Tuition Assistance briefing Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly understood. Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 at the
Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 a.m. InitialTA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil.
“Wacky Wednesday” returns to the Langley Marina New food and live entertainment returns to the Langley Marina every Wednesday, beginning May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. For specific dates, meals and entertainers, view the Joint Base Langley Calendar at http://www.jble.af.mil/.
JBLE Ice Hockey Team is looking for members Interested in playing ice hockey? The JBLE hockey team is looking for players of all skill levels to assemble the first Joint Base Langley-Eustis hockey team. If interested in joining, email Staff Sgt. Eric Luttrell at eric.luttrell.3@us.af. mil, or call 225-1221.
MPS Customer Service hours of operation The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicing process of customers and the hours of operation due to a large increase of the servicing population. ■ Hours of operation: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ■ Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. ■ CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday - Friday 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, no CAC only hours Personnel who need dependent ID cards should complete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or appointment time). ■ Appointments: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transactions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other actions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections). The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit the following link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ building.aspx?BuildingId=573. For more information, call 764-2270.
JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble.af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status.The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.
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OutsideTheGate Fridays at the Fountain concert series The Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office presents the Fridays at the Fountain concert series at City Center at Oyster Point. Admission and parking are free. Two bands will perform each Friday and a dance floor will be available in front of the stage. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and pets will not be permitted in the event area. The schedule for June and July is listed below: July 10 – Mosiac Steel; Party Fins July 17 – Girls Night Out; Slapnation July 24 – Third Stone; The Deloreans July 31 – Glasgow Kiss; Born Crookeda For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www.nngov. com.
Miss Hampton II Fireworks Cruise Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises will host its annual fireworks cruise to Norfolk’s Waterside on July 4. The boat departs downtown Hampton at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 11:30 p.m. Boarding will begin at 7 p.m. at 710 Settlers Landing Rd. The event features a disc jockey, dancing and complimentary snacks. The cost is $45 plus tax for adults and $35 plus tax for children ages 11 and under. Reservations and pre-payment are required. To make reservations, call 722-9102. For more information, visit www.misshamptoncruises.com.
Spirit of America Laser Show The Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium presents the Spirit of America Laser Show July 4 at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Laser displays will be paired with patriotic music and America-inspired rock and roll featuring John Fogerty, Garth Brooks, Lee Greenwood and more. Admission is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. The event is recommended for ages 6 and older and show times are 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, call 595-1900 or visit www. thevlm.org.
Yorktown Fourth of July celebration The 36th annual Yorktown Fourth of July celebration will take place July 4 at Historic Yorktown along the waterfront. Activities are free and open to the public. The best viewing area is along the waterfront and the beach picnic area will be open to the public, but not to vehicular traffic. Free transportation will be available via the Yorktown trolley, Service will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., and the trolley is handicapped accessible. The event schedule is listed below: 8 a.m. – Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run and 5K Walk at York High School on Route 17. Race day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended at http://peninsulatrackclub.com. 9 a.m. – Parade on Water Street featuring live music by the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Band. 4 p.m. – Event parking opens at the corner of Cook Road and Ballard Street. 7 p.m. – Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony at Riverwalk Landing Stage. 8 p.m. – U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (Brass Band) at Riverwalk Landing Stage. 9:15 p.m. – Fireworks display over the York River.
Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-3500.
Independence Day at MountTrashmore Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation will host an Independence Day celebration from 4 to 10 p.m., July 4 at Mount Trashmore Park at 310 Edwin Dr. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Activities will include live music by local musicians, food vendors and a fireworks show. The rain date is July 5 for fireworks only. For more information, call 385-2990 or visit www.vbgov.com.
‘Stars and Stripes Explosion’ celebration Beach Street USA presents the “Stars and Stripes Explosion” Independence Day celebration at 8 p.m., July 4 at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include multiple live performances by the Symphonicity Orchestra, Virginia Beach Choral and tribute bands at 20th Street Park. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. A fireworks show will take place at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.beachstreetusa.com.
Fourth of July Stars in the Sky The Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism department presents the Fourth of July Stars in the Sky celebration at 7 p.m., July 4 at Victory Landing Park. The park is located at the end of 23rd Street at the James River in Newport News. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature free children’s rides, food vendors, strolling entertainment and a fireworks show. The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band’s ensemble, Full Spectrum, will perform from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Parking will be available at the Newport News City Hall parking lot and other designated non-restricted public parking spaces in the downtown area. Handicapped parking is located at the lot at 23rd Street and West Avenue and other designated spaces. No pets, bicycles, skateboards, alcohol or radios will be permitted in the event area. For more information, visit www.nngov.com. For inclement weather updates, call 926-1400.
Fourth of July at the Fort The community is invited to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of activities on July 4 at Fort Monroe. The following activities are open to the public: Beaches and Engineer Wharf Fishing Pier – Most of the beaches at Fort Monroe will be open to the public all day, starting at sunrise. City of Hampton lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Outlook Beach and the parking lot will close at noon. The Engineer Wharf Fishing Pier will also close at noon and fishing is not allowed at any other location at Fort Monroe. Casemate Museum – Visitors can explore Fort Monroe’s military history and see the cell where Jefferson Davis was briefly imprisoned. National Monument Coastal Artillery Junior Ranger program information and passport stamps are also available. Admission is free. Hours are from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Concert and Family Activities at Wherry Quarter – Visit representatives from local community organizations and participate in free family-friendly activities from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The U.S. Fleet Forces Four Star Edition ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and park in designated areas only.
Fireworks Show – A 12-minute close-proximity fireworks show will be launched from the top of the fortress wall at 9:15 p.m. The best location to view the show is north of Outlook Beach, along Fenwick Road from the East Gate to Stillwell Road. Great American Cookout and Concert – The Great American Cookout and Concert featuring the Deloreans will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Paradise Ocean Club. Tickets are $25 per person. Guests are asked to use Stillwell Road to access parking areas. Starting at 8:30 p.m., no inbound access will be allowed onto Fort Monroe until the fireworks have ended and traffic exiting the fort has cleared. For more information, visit www.fmauthority.com/calendar.
Food, Fanfare and Fireworks event Celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly activities at Colonial Williamsburg’s Food, Fanfare and Fireworks event on July 4. The event features a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, a buffet dinner at the Williamsburg Lodge, a performance by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and a fireworks show. Admission is $85 for adults, $55 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets include reserved seating for the fireworks show. The event schedule is listed below: 10 a.m. – Salute to the States behind the Courthouse 11 a.m. – Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Courthouse steps 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Colonial Faire at various locations (admission ticket required) 1:30 to 3 p.m. – Colonial Auction at Market Square 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. – Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums performance 9:10 p.m. – Salute to the Nation (special tribute to the Armed Forces) 9:20 p.m. – Fireworks show Free parking will be available at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center. A shuttle will leave the visitor center every half hour from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, make reservations or for more information, visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com or call (888) 965-7254.
Yorktown Victory Center Liberty Celebration Yorktown Victory Center will host the 239th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at its Liberty Celebration from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 4-5. Visitors can observe tactical and artillery drills, take part in military exercises and learn about the challenges faced by our nation’s founders from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. The event also features a re-created 1780s farm, Continental Army encampment and the “Price of Liberty” program, which runs at noon daily. Artillery demonstrations will take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and a mortar will be fired at 5 p.m. The center is located on Route 1020 near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown. The Yorktown Trolley provides free shuttle service to historic Yorktown until 5 p.m. Admission is $9.75 for adults, $5.50 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under. For more information, call (888) 593-4682 toll free or 253-4838 or visit www.historyisfun.org.
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