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Hispanic men, women have played an integral role in America’s history Throughout history, Hispanic men and women have played in integral role in America’s history. Besides their significant contributions to industry, business and American culture, they also helped form the nation in warfare.

From the Revolutionary War to today’s war on terror, Hispanic Service members and civil servants have left an enduring mark on America’s wartime history.

Birth of a nation Since our nation’s birth, Hispanic Americans have fought hard to secure the independence and freedom of America.

During the Revolutionary War, troops from Spain, Mexico and the Caribbean region, along with Hispanic Americans, were instrumental in keeping the British away from the southern coasts. In addition, Spanish ships provided critical supplies and ammunition to American forces during the Siege of Yorktown.

When the British returned in 1812, the large Hispanic population in New Orleans worked with Gen. Andrew Jackson to defend the mouth of Mississippi River, which stopped the British from attacking the young nation on both sides.

A short time after that, Hispanic Americans again defended the nation during the Mexican War, and Hispanic Service members are largely credited with acquiring California and defending Texas at battles like the Alamo.

When the nation found itself divided during the Civil War, Hispanic Americans fought on both sides. Hispanics were usually folded into regular or volunteer units, but some were members of entirely Hispanic units. One of the best-known Hispanic Americans during this time was Adm. David Farragut, who commanded Union naval forces.

Several thousand Hispanic volunteers fought for the Army during the short-lived Spanish-American War. One of the most famous units during the war, the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry, better known as the Rough Riders, were comprised largely of Hispanic Americans from the southwestern states. Also, a large number of Cuban and Puerto Ri-

The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee will host their annual “Taster’s Choice” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 19 at the Community Commons.The event will feature Latin food, music and festivities in support of Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information, contactTech. Sgt. Jeremiah Garza at (813) 732-4176.

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can troops fought for the liberation of er Hispanic Service members. One of the most notable units, the 65th Infantheir homeland with U.S. troops. try Regiment, was comprised of mostDefending freedom worldwide ly Hispanic Soldiers, and they fought in During both World Wars, the Korean every major campaign of the war.

During the Vietnam War, another noand Vietnam Wars, and the Persian Gulf War, Hispanic Service members defend- table Hispanic American exemplified his ed the idea of freedom outside of Amer- heritage with nearly 80,000 other Hispanican borders. ic Service members. Louis Caldera gradAbout 200,000 Hispanics fought dur- uated from the U.S. Military Academy ing World War I. Two Hispanic Ameri- in 1978. After serving in the Army, he becans gained special distinction by both came the Secretary of the Army in 1998.

While the Persian Gulf War may be France and the U.S. Nicholas Lucero was awarded the Croix de Guerre, France’s remembered as a premier example of medal for bravery, for destroying two air superiority, 20,000 Hispanic SerGerman machine gun placements and vice members still participated in Opengaging the enemy for three hours. erations Desert Shield and Storm. DurMarcelino Serna received the Distin- ing the short war, Hispanic Americans guished Service Cross for single-hand- comprised 4.2 percent of the Army’s edly capturing 24 enemy soldiers. fighting force.

Another 500,000 Hispanic troops, more than twice that of WWI, again Today’s warfighter took up arms in the Second World War. Since the official armed intervention Gen. Douglas MacArthur called the Ar- in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2003, thouizona National Guard’s 158th Infantry sands of Hispanic Americans have enRegiment “Bushmaster,” “one of the gaged enemy forces, making major sacgreatest fighting combat teams ever de- rifices to ensure the freedom of America. ployed for battle.” The regiment was About 53,000 Hispanic Americans were comprised of many Hispanic Soldiers. on active-duty in 2003, and countless During the Korean War, the man who more will continue to prove the worth would become the first Hispanic four- and courage of a culture steeped in honstar general, Gen. Richard Cavazos, or, tradition and a commitment to the served with approximately 150,000 oth- pursuit of freedom for all people.

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JBLE leaders host town halls on organizational changes: New AFIMSC location, combined units and more

By Senior Airman Aubrey White 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

“There are going to be some changes and these process action Leaders at Joint Base Langley-Eustis teams have been coming up with fresh ideas. There’s some legaheld several town hall meetings at Fort cy out there that doesn’t need to be around anymore; you’ve got to Eustis’ Wylie Theater and the Langley move and change with the times.”

Air Force Base Theater Sept. 16-18 to discuss a variety of issues, including creation of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, as well as proposed impending changes to the base’s organization.

U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, began by addressing the crowd of Soldiers, Airmen and Department of Air Force civilians about the Air Force’s requirement to reduce management headquarters endstrength, its decision to stand up AFIMSC, and JBLE’s consideration as a potential site to host the AFIMSC Headquarters. The new center will centralize the Air Force’s installation support management in an effort to meet the DOD’s directive to reduce costs and headquarters staff levels by at least 20 percent.

To assist in the effort to meet the DOD’s requirements, Col Allen said Air Combat Command, which is headquartered at Langley Air Force Base, will lose a total of 742 positions within the next year, including reductions at subordinate Numbered Air Forces.

The eliminated positions will be comprised of both military members and civilians.

“All across our 633rd Air Base Wing and 733rd Mission Support Group enterprise, at some point we will be talking to an installation and mission support center and no longer headquarters

—U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith 733rd Mission Support Group commander Air Combat Command at Langley,” Allen explained.

The colonel then moved on to the subject of resourcing. He said JBLE has about 65 percent the operating budget it had at the beginning of fiscal year 2011. He stated, “We have seen a dramatic reduction in staffing and resourcing, which frankly is no different than what our sister services have seen. With this in mind, we have to take a hard look at how we deliver the mission. So, over the past several months I’ve had a team exploring ways to better organize the wing in order to best utilize our remaining resources.”

Jerrold Twigg, 733rd Logistics Readiness Division director and organizational change implementation team chief, continued the resourcing discussion with an in-depth explanation of how some aspects of JBLE’s Mission Support Groups will be “realigned” and “integrated” in the future.

Twigg said the organizational change implementation team’s investigation process found several opportunities to become more efficient and effective.

For example, the maintenance on fire trucks at Ft Eustis was conducted pre-

viously by a contractor. However, after looking closely at mission capabilities across the joint base, the team discovered that the maintenance could be accomplished by 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel. Using organic capabilities already existing in the 633 ABW saved significant financial resources. This is just one of many similar examples where organizational change and better integration can save our already scarce resources.

Twigg assured the audience that the organizational realignment and integration being proposed were in no way intended to “pay” either manpower or dollar bills and would not necessarily warrant a geographical change in workplace for anyone in the 633 ABW. The key, he reiterated, was finding ways to better utilize the manpower and resources available in delivering the mission.

The remainder of the town hall meeting was left open for questions from the audience. Several attendees showed concern for job loss, workplace relocation, a decrease in funding and a need for new joint base regulations.

“There are going to be some changes and these process action teams have been coming up with fresh ideas,” said U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd MSG commander. “We “We have seen a dramatic reduction in staffing and resourcing, have to morph and understand where which frankly is no different than what our sister services have we’re not doing something efficientseen. With this in mind, we have to take a hard look at how we de- ly. There’s some legacy out there that liver the mission. So, over the past several months I’ve had a team doesn’t need to be around anymore; you’ve got to move and change with exploring ways to better organize the wing in order to best utilize the times.” our remaining resources.”

For more information, contact the — U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr. 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs of633rd Air Base Wing commander fice at 764-5701.

Editor’s note: Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs contributed to this article.

U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr. spoke about the AFIMSC as well as the base’s candidacy to potentially host the center.

Jerrold Twigg discussed impending changes to Joint Base Langley-Eustis’s organizations.

Senior Airman Kaitlynn Privett asks a question during a town hall meeting. Audience members had concerns about the changes, but were reassured they will receive updates through quarterly town hall meetings.

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JBLE moving forward with DBIDS entry control authorization system

By Senior Airman Jason J. Brown 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Beginning in July, Joint Base Langley-Eustis security forces personnel began using the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) in order to more efficiently regulate access to the installation.

The system, which utilizes handheld scanners to verify personnel status via their ID card, is designed to provide security feedback at entry points and confirm authorized access to security personnel.

However, the introduction of DBIDS at JBLE has raised questions from the community regarding its necessity, benefits of use and concerns about the impact it has on traffic flow into the installation. U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Warren, 633rd Security Forces Squadron operations officer, addressed some of these concerns: 1. What prompted JBLE to begin using the DBIDS system?

DBIDS has been implemented throughout the Air Force and Department of Defense in recent years. JBLE is the final base in Air Combat Command to implement the system. DBIDS was developed primarily to meet Presidential Security Directive (HSPD-12) to enhance security by decreasing the number of unauthorized entry attempts, increase government efficiency, reduce identity fraud and protect personal privacy. HSPD-12 mandated the establishment of a government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the federal government to its employees and contractors. DBIDS is the Air Force’s Physical Access Control System (PACS).

tor Control Center. The registration process on the handheld scanner takes an average of 5-7 seconds per user. After registration, the system scans credentials at a faster rate (1-7 seconds depending on signal strength, bandwidth, et al.)

In the phased implementation plan, base entry controllers are balancing expeditious installation access with the need to register as many users as possible. Phase 1 of the implementation consisted of base entry controllers using the DBIDS to scan all IDs during non-peak traffic hours. Phase 2 (which began Sept. 15) consists of entry controllers scanning a defined ratio of vehicles during peak hours, as well as continuing the practice of scanning all ID’s during non-peak hours. Subsequent phases will increase the peak traffic scanning ratio gradually.

Once again, the goal of this phased approach is to continually register users during the implementation period while reducing traffic congestion at the gates.

During the implementation period, entry controllers also have the ability to modulate DBIDS usage based on congestion at the gates. If the system is causing a traffic backup, the entry controller has the latitude to reduce usage to keep traffic moving efficiently.

Photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Bass, 633rd Security Forces Squadron officer, returns a Common Access Card after scanning it at Langley Air Force Base, July 29. Capt. Michael Warren, 633rd SFS operations officer, said Joint Base Langley-Eustis is moving ahead with implementation of the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), which “provides comprehensive access control and force protection information to base entry controllers which makes the entire JBLE community a safer place to work and live.”

caused by using DBIDS? The system does marginally increase the processing time for vehicles at the gates.

The longest delay is when an individual is being initially registered in the system – the first time their card is scanned. While we understand that a longer wait may occur when DBIDS is in use, we ask the base populous to be patient and plan their commutes as appropriate to allow for possi3. When do you expect to start scanning ble delays. As full registration occurs, wait everyone’s ID card? times should decrease. The benefits of usAs of Jan. 1, 2015, the base entry control- ing DBIDS far outweigh the costs of a slightlers will implement 100 percent DBIDS us- ly longer wait time to enter the installation. age for all personnel requesting access, during peak and non-peak traffic hours.

5. How does this really make us any safer compared to visually inspecting ID 4. The system has increased my wait cards? What does scanning the card tell time at the gate. Is this going to get worse? you about that ID? How is this going to work during rush DBIDS is an extremely valuable force 2. Why do personnel only scan about hour traffic with long lines at the gate? protection tool. Manual inspection of an ID one in five IDs? Isn’t that defeating the What’s the plan to deal with backups card can tell the sentry certain things about purpose of using the system at all?

Currently, DBIDS is undergoing a phased implementation process. In order for the The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) system to work properly, each ID card utilizes handheld scanners to verify personnel status via their holder must be registered with the sysID card, is designed to provide security feedback at entry tem. The current generation of DBIDS registers users on the handheld device you see points and confirm authorized access to security personnel. at the gates instead of at a work station at the Military Personnel Flight or the Visi-

the ID – validity, correspondence to the person presenting the credential and more – but cannot tell us all we need to know about the credentials and the individual requesting access to the installation. DBIDS communicates directly with centralized Air Force personnel databases, providing the entry controller comprehensive feedback on the validity of the credential itself as well as key information about the person requesting access within seconds. This information was only available to entry controllers in the past through cumbersome paper-driven processes. DBIDS streamlines all phases of the installation access control process resulting in more efficient and effective entry control.

The system works, and has already resulted in the denial of access to many unauthorized persons, as well as aiding in arrests of wanted persons at JBLE. This system provides comprehensive access control and force protection information to base entry controllers which makes the entire JBLE community a safer place to work and live.

For more information, contact the Langley VCC at 764-7770 or the Fort Eustis VCC at 878-1878.

Editor’s Note: Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward contributed to this report.

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By Senior Airman Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, kicked off the Combined Federal Campaign season for Joint Base Langley-Eustis by donating to multiple charities Sept. 15.

The 2014 JBLE CFC runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, and Service members and other federal employees should contact their unit’s CFC representative to follow in his footsteps to donate to a more than 4,000 approved charities worldwide. This year, JBLE hopes to raise $158,664.

As the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, the CFC is expected to raise millions of dollars with pledges from federal civilian, postal and military donors, according to

The Combined Federal Campaign was officially founded in 1961 and is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign.

U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, completes a Combined Federal Campaign donation form at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 15.The 2014 Joint Base Langley-Eustis CFC started Sept. 15 and ends Oct. 31, and the goal is $158,664.

the CFC website.

In 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally tasked the U.S. Office of Personnel Management with the responsibility for developing of a uniform policy for fundraising within the federal service. The CFC was officially founded in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order authorizing the U.S. Civil Service Commission to develop guidelines to regulate fundraising for federal employees.

Photo by Senior Airman Austin Harvill

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8 6 $LU )RUFH FHOHEUDWHV \HDUV RI DLUSRZHU Air Force News Service What does the Air Force want for its 67th birthday; new state of the art fighter jets, more unmanned aircraft, new maintenance facilities or how about additional satellites to launch into space?

The answer is none of the above. What the Air Force really wants for its birthday is for all Airmen to gain a better appreciation for its rich history, heritage and legacy.

“Every time a birthday comes around, whether for a person or a group; it is a time when we can think about how far we’ve come and how things have changed,” said Dr. Andrew Wackerfuss, a 436th Airlift Wing historian.

With the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947, under President Harry S. Truman, the Army Air Force formally cut ties with the Army to become a separate and equal military branch, the Air Force.

“We didn’t become the world’s greatest Air Force by accident,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “We got here through 67 years of American Air-

men breaking new terrain and lifting us to a higher level. We should celebrate that innovation this year, and we’re counting on you to continue this legacy for years to come.”

Though Sept. 18, 1947, is seen as the official birth of the Air Force as we know it today, the truth is that the Air Force has a rich history that can be traced as far back as to the Civil War with the Union Army Balloon Corps. The Balloon Corps used seven specially built, hydrogen-filled balloons to conduct aerial reconnaissance on the Confederate Army. This is a far cry from today’s F-35 Lightning IIs and C-17 Globemaster IIIs. With the successful flight of the Wright Flyer in 1903, the world and the way militaries fight wars changed forever. Prior to World War I, the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corps was formed, making it the first heavier-than-air military aviation organization in U.S. military history.

World War I saw rapid and dramatic advancements in aerial warfare, with many nations forming independent air forces, such as the British Royal Air Force. The war saw the Aeronautical Division transform

into the Aviation Section of the Army Signal Corps and then again into the Division of Military Aeronautics. By the end of the war, the Army Air Service was formed as the primary air force. This is when calls to create a fully independent Air Force started to become more and more relevant. Out of this debate, the air service became the Army Air Corps.

With the onset of World War II, the Army Air Corps was once again transformed, this time into the Army Air Force, the immediate predecessor to the modern Air Force.

At its height during the summer of 1944, the Army Air Force flew nearly 80,000 aircraft with the support of 2.4 million service members.

“Sixty-eight years ago, America reflected on World War II and decided air operations were so crucial to fighting and winning our nation’s wars that a separate and distinct service was necessary,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “Since then, our core missions haven’t changed, although the way we accomplish those missions changes every day.”

The birth of the Air Force in 1947, not only revolutionized how the U.S. military functions, but it also occurred at a time of great change in the culture of the military.

“How interesting is it that the birth of the Air Force in 1947, came at a time so close to major milestones in integration in the military?” asked Wackerfuss. “In 1948 was Truman’s order to desegregate the military by race and also in that same year, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was the first time women were formally given permanent roles in the military.”

With the onsets of women and minorities given equal footings in the military, the culture of equal opportunity within the military was born.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major, speaks to a crowd during a change of responsibility at Fort Eustis, Sept. 12. Jackson assumed responsibility from Sgt. Maj. Jesse Sharpe.

733rd MSG hosts change of responsibility ceremony

By Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 733rd Mission Support Group hosted a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Eustis, Sept. 12.

During the ceremony, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Jesse Sharpe, outgoing 733rd MSG command sergeant major and Army Support Activity CSM, relinquished responsibility to Sgt. Maj. James Jackson.

“A change of responsibility is just like a change of command,” said Col. William Galbraith, 733rd MSG commander. “[It is] a symbolic representation of passing leadership from one leader to another.”

During the ceremony, the sergeants major exchanged a sword, representing the passing of responsibility and authority from an outgoing to an incoming command sergeant major. According to Army tradition, the sword is a fully functional weapon, intended for hard and dedicated use and although it is no longer part of the Army’s inventory, it serves as a constant display of leadership, integrity and responsibility.

Galbraith thanked Sharpe for his leadership, dedication, hard work, commitment and professionalism. The colonel

“It is truly a blessing to serve as the 733rd MSG command sergeant major. My family and I thank you for the warm welcome. We are excited and looking forward to all of the wonderful events the installation has to offer.”

— Sgt. Maj. James Jackson 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major then welcomed Jackson and his family, telling him that he looks forward to building their bond as a command team.

“It is truly a blessing to serve as the 733rd MSG command sergeant major,” said Jackson. “My family and I thank you for the warm welcome. We are excited and looking forward to all of the wonderful events the installation has to offer.”

Jackson came to Fort Eustis from the 45th Sustainment Brigade as their command sergeant major at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

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Commentary

Coins, careers and lessons learned:

An Airman’s journey to knowing it all

By Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin

drifted back the round, unassumlearned everything I needed to ing coin tucked away in my walknow about the Air Force. let. As my family happily chattered I quickly found out I was wrong.

For me, September marks a about the base, their hotel room After I landed at Baltimorebittersweet time of year. As the and the things I missed while Washington International Thursummer and the memories it away, I inspected the smooth edges good Marshall Airport, I, along brought fade, replaced with the and raised text of the blue and gold with my fellow Airmen bound for brisk winds of change, I look coin. I can remember with crystal- DINFOS, collected our belongings forward to my Air Force anniline clarity my singular thought as and walked to the curbside pickversary and back on how far I held the coin between my thumb up area at a brisk pace common of I’ve come in the past three years. and index finger. recent BMT graduates.

With my annual reflection also This small piece of shaped metAs we exited the airport comes a different anniversary, al, roughly the size a half dolthrough a sliding glass door, I the Air Force birthday. lar, was a symbol of everything I was met with the overwhelmAs I remember the highs and worked for in the past weeks. The ing sound of slamming car doors, lows and the leaves change colhours spent sitting hunched over family greetings and the grinding or in nature’s last blaze of glory, my bed folding, unfolding and re- sound of plastic wheels on conI am astonished how the presfolding my clothes to exact speccrete mixed with the smell of enent is different from the future I ifications and perfect edges. The gine exhaust, reminding me I was imagined three short years ago endless sound of boots rhythmino longer in the quiet, confined on the parade grounds of Lackcally beating the ground in unitraining dormitories at Lackland. land Air Force Base, Texas, in son as 60 trainees marched to The door closed behind me my pristine dress uniform, with our MTI’s booming voice callwith a soft whoosh and a call my shaved head under the crisp, ing “One, two, three, four. One, from 20 feet down the road cut blue flight cap carefully slanted two, three, four,” in a methodical through the chaos. I turned to to the perfect angle. cadence. The early mornings of see a woman in a familiar blue I remember racing thoughts more than 500 trainees running in dress uniform waving. As I apof mingled pride, relief and imcircles, still rubbing the sleep from proached, I saw the name “Price’ pending fear as I watched my their eyes as the sun rose over the stamped in white letters on Military Training Instructor Texas horizon, smeared with bril- the rectangular blue name tag move down Flight 005’s forliant streaks of gold and pink. clipped to her pale blue shirt mation, extending a coin-laden All the sweat and hard work and staff sergeant chevrons hand to each newly-minted Air- led to this. The coin, I thought, sewn to each sleeve. man, welcoming them to his Air was a memento to remind myShe introduced herself as one Force with a handshake and a self I endured and prevailed. of our three Military Training few soft-spoken words.

And for me in that moment, it Leaders and instructed us to load When my MTI stopped and was enough. our luggage into the van parked turned to me with a sharp, pracA few blurred days later, I behind her. My fellow Airmen ticed movement, I felt my throat awoke long before the sun and and I rushed to accomplish the tighten and the butterflies in the boarded a Boeing 747 bound for order, stuffing our belongings pit of my stomach awake and take Fort Meade, Maryland, and the into the vehicle with haste. flight. I raised my hand to meet his Defense Information School for Staff Sgt. Price gave a small, firm grasp, and felt the hard, mejournalism training, confident I half smile and told the group to tallic coin for the first time. After he uttered his whispered welcome, which I have long since forgotten, As I remember the highs and lows ... I am astonished I gripped the coin tightly and I rehow the present is different from the future I imagined turned my arm to the proper pothree short years ago on the parade grounds of sition, blending back into the still, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in my pristine dress blue sea of new Airmen.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Basic R. Alex Durbin celebrates with his wife, Jamie Durbin, after his Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Lackland Air Force, Texas, on Nov. 25, 2011. Durbin, now a senior airman, reflects on his Air Force anniversary, which was the day he arrived at BMT, and career as a public affairs photojournalist each September.

stop in a firm, but compassionate tone. “Slow down. You won’t fit everything in there if you rush.”

We waited for the rim shot or punchline. After weeks of BMT, it was almost as if the concept was alien in nature. After a second or two of waiting, we caught ourselves and carefully organized the luggage and piled into the van.

After a 30 minute drive of dodging midday Baltimore traffic, we arrived at Fort Meade and parked in front of the Air Force Training Detachment building. As we gathered our bags, I felt the chilly Maryland air whip at my cheeks and rustle the branches of tall pine trees, a stark departure from the warm fall temperatures and desert plants of South Texas.

Staff Sgt. Price showed each of us to our rooms and told us to unpack our things. While I settled into my new home on the second floor of the building, I hung my uniforms carefully and haphazardly stacked the rest of my belongings into the drawers beneath my armoire, then sat on my bed, unsure what to do with myself.

The problem was quickly remedied.

By day, I attended the Basic Public Affairs Course, learning

everything I needed to become a competent, productive public affairs specialist. By night, I returned to the detachment, learning how to become a competent, productive Airman. The weeks slid by quickly as I fell into the routine. Formation, march, school, formation, march, exercise, dinner, bed. Rinse. Repeat.

The browns and oranges of fall turned to the whites and grays of winter, then the rebirth of spring brought the moment I anxiously awaited – graduation.

The school’s atrium was well lit from the March sun shining through the room’s ceiling-high windows as I entered in my dress uniform, freshly checked and rechecked for accuracy in front of the bathroom mirror. Nervously, I took my place next to my classmates and the ceremony began.

An Air Force senior noncommissioned officer spoke for a few moments on the meaning of the public affairs occupational badge I had clutched in my left hand, relfecting the sunlight back at me. As he described the meaning of each part, I traced the lightning bolt, quill and globe with my finger, smudging the polished metal.

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JOURNEY FROM PAGE 8 My thoughts drifted back to the small blue and gold coin I inspected with the same intensity just a few months before. I realized it lay forgotten in the back corner of my armoire and felt a twinge of shame. I pushed the thought from my mind and it left as fast as it came as I snapped my attention back the ceremony.

The rest of the day was a blur of congratulations and celebration, my newly acquired badge proudly displayed on my dress coat.

The next day, I departed the detachment after a few bittersweet goodbyes and promises to stay in touch. I ďŹ lled the back seat of my worn sedan and pulled out of the detachment’s parking lot, bound for Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. I slowed to a stop and took one last long look at my surrogate home. I thought of the Airmen still sleeping in their beds recharging and relaxing before the unending routine began again on Monday. Formation,

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I put my car in gear and left the detachment in my rearview mirror as the sun rose ahead of me.

I arrived at Langley ďŹ ve hours later, the smell of salt water drifting on the gentle wind. After moving my things from my car to my room, I was gripped with excitement and anticipation. I was now an ofďŹ cial public affairs Airman, and was ready to take the world by storm.

After all, I was a DINFOS graduate; I scoffed at misplaced commas and could write a news story in my sleep! What else could I possibly need?

It should come as no surprise I was wrong again.

The realization that all of the knowledge I worked tirelessly to obtain was just the baseline came as a shock. But surely in a few years of on-the-job experience I would know everything I could possibly need, I thought once the idea sank in.

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Now, nearly three years later, I look back at the young Airman I once was and laugh. Upon reecting on the days and months and years of working and learning, I realized I’ve learned one core underlying truth: I don’t know everything, and that’s okay.

I’ve discovered in my short time as an Airman it is impossible to know everything, but those two days in September remind me there is a giant world of Airmen to protect my weaknesses, just as I can protect their’s in return. The raised numerals on my Airman’s coin, which read 1947, remind me that millions of young men and women have endured what I have endured, prevailed where I prevailed and realized they too did not have all of the answers. Although I don’t know everything, I can say with certainty that together we can accomplish anything.

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“Sometimes people are too ashamed of what is going in their lives and only want to hide it, but if you or someone you know is hurting, get yourself or them the help they need.

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HerschelWalker, HeismanTrophy recipient and mental health advocate, speaks to a crowd at Fort Eustis, Sept. 16. During his visit to Fort Eustis, Walker spoke about his football career and life with multiple personality disorder.

Football icon Herschel Walker visits JBLE to help promote mental health

By Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal

Walker signs memorabilia for U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt.Trae King, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 17.

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Herschel Walker, Heisman Trophy recipient and mental health advocate, spoke to U.S. Service members about his life with a mental health disorder on and off the football field at the Jacobs Theater on Fort Eustis and the Community Commons on Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 16-17.

After playing football for over 16 years, Walker recognized a personal need to seek behavioral health assistance when his wife expressed concerns about his mental state.

“One day, there was a guy who was going to do something for me; however, he was [wasting] my time. I thought I was going to kill him,” said Walker. “I went back to my wife and told her something is wrong with me ... I needed some help.”

With the support of loved ones, Walker sought help. He was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, a condition in which at least two distinct identities alternately control the patient’s behavior. After the diagnosis, Walker recognized several instances in his life where he felt the urge to hurt someone.

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Looking back on his life, he encouraged military members to keep faith and seek assistance when things don’t “feel right.” Walker said he believes military members put others first, ensuring the quality in America’s military.

“The United States military is the best,” said Walker. “The reason this country is the way it is today is because of [Service members]. You give us the freedom we have, so thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak.”

Even though they put themselves first, Walker assured Service members that seeking help does work.

“Sometimes people are too ashamed of what is going in their lives and only want to hide it, but if you or someone you know is hurting, get yourself or them the help they need,” said Walker. “There is no shame in asking for help. I am living proof.”

While at JBLE, Walker toured the 1st Fighter Wing, worked out with Service members at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley and spoke to Service members at Fort Eustis.

For more information about resiliency resources, visit http://www. jble.af.mil/resiliencydirectory.asp.

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TRICARE works with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, the Department of Defense's oversight authority to reduce the impact of suicide on Service members and their families, to provide mental health resources to all TRICARE beneficiaries.

If you know someone who needs help or just needs someone to talk to, please encourage them to reach out to people who may have been exactly where they are right now – fellow veterans and family members.

Vets4Warriors is a free, confidential peerto-peer support service. The Vets4Warriors call center is staffed by veterans and family members representing all branches of the services. You can connect with them anytime by phone (1-855-838-8255), online chat (visit Vets4Warriors.com), or e-mail (Info@ Vets4Warriors.com).

In more urgent situations, if someone you know is in distress or may be contem-

plating suicide, they can contact the Military Crisis Line immediately via phone, online chat, or text message. Just call 1-800273-8255 and press 1; visit www.militarycrisisline.net; or text 838255. Trained professionals are always there – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

TRICARE's Nurse Advice Line is also a valuable resource for beneficiaries currently dealing with the unique stressors of life in the Service. Sometimes stress becomes mental health issues. If you are feeling depressed, anxious or are thinking of harming yourself the Nurse Advice Line is here to help. NAL nurses can talk to you and help you get the care you need. To access the Nurse Advice Line call 1-800-TRICARE, option 1. To learn more about TRICARE's Nurse Advice Line visit www.tricare.mil/nal.

Asking for help can be hard, but is a necessary first step in receiving help and treatment. If you or someone you know needs help, it is available. Visit www.tricare.mil/ mhcare or contact your TRICARE regional contractor for more information about getting behavioral health care.

New eligibility cutoff dates for promotion to tech, master Air Force News Service Implementation of a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems announced in July by Air Force senior leaders continues with new promotion eligibility cutoff dates for Airmen competing for promotion to technical and master sergeant.

The Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes will be implemented in stages during the next 18 months for Regular Air Force – or RegAF – Airmen and during the next 30 months for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard – or ARC – Airmen. The changes focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.

Promotion eligibility cutoff date changes follow implementation of enlisted per-

formance report static closeout dates and elimination of change of reporting official reports for technical sergeants were announced in August. Staff sergeants will be announced in September. The promotion eligibility cutoff date for technical sergeants competing for promotion to master sergeant will change to Nov. 30, and the cutoff date for staff sergeants competing for promotion to technical sergeant will change to Jan. 31.

Promotion testing windows will remain the same: Feb. 1-March 31.

For more information about the enlisted evaluation and promotion systems and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website by clicking here. Select “search all components” from the drop down menu and in the search window enter “27948” for enlisted evaluation changes or “27949” for enlisted promotion changes.

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, North Vietnam Prisoner of War survivor and Col. Kevin Huyck 1st FighterWing commander, cut a ribbon at the start of the 2014 POW/MIA 24-hour vigil at Langley Air Force Base, Sept.

16. Over the next couple of days, Bridger will share his story with the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community.

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ABOVE: Retired U.S.Air Force Lt. Col. Barry B. Bridger, former POW, and Col. John J.Allen Jr., 633rd Air BaseWing commander, pay respect during the POW/MIA Ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 17. On Jan. 27, 1967, Bridger’s aircraft was shot down over SonTay, North Vietnam, and held captive for six years at Hanoi Hilton prison camp.

BELOW: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mark Underhill, 633 Medical Operations Squadron pediatric medical technician, carries the POW/MIA ag into the 2014 POW/MIA Ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 17. Underhill said he wanted to honor his step grandfather, U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Layton, who was held captive for 17 weeks during the Korean War.

BELOW: Shellie Woodell, WWII veteran and former POW, answers U.S. Service members’ questions during a POW/MIA luncheon at Langley Air Force Base, Sept. 17. Attendees were given the opportunity to ask Woodell questions about his experience as a POW.

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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis community came together at Langley Air Force Base to honor prisoners of war and military members still missing in action during the 5th annual POW/MIA Memorial week Sept. 16 and 17.

During the events, Langley hosted U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger and Shellie Woodell, POWs from the Vietnam Conict and WWII, respectively.

The two-day tribute began with at the Shellbank Fitness Center track with a ribbon cutting ceremony, commemorating the beginning of the base events and signaling the start of the 24Hour Memorial Run/Walk, an

event where Airmen keep two POW/MIA ags in motion. Colonel Kevin Huyck, 1st Fighter Wing commander, ran the ďŹ rst lap, beginning the 24-hour run which spanned the installation.

The events continued at the base theater where Bridger gave a presentation detailing his experiences during the six years he was held captive by enemy forces at the Hanoi Hilton prison camp in North Vietnam.

The following day, a ceremony was held at Memorial Grove to signal the end of the two-day vigil. Airman 1st Class Mark Underhill, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron pediatric medi-

cal technician, carried the POW/ MIA ag to the ceremony, escorted by the Green Knights Motorcycle Club. The ag was raised over the ceremony where it will y until next year’s events.

Bridger and Col. John J. Allen Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, spoke at the event, reminding attendees of the importance of memorials like the ceremony. “The prisoner of war experience is not so much a story about the trials and tribulations of POWs, but it is a revelation of American values,� said Bridger. “American POWs quickly learned the crushing environment of a prisoner of war camp can quickly destroy the

mind and body – but it cannot touch the spirit.�

Following the ceremony, Service members attended a luncheon at the Langley Club with Bridger and Woodell. “We were honored to have POWs visit our base and [the opportunity] to learn and hear their experiences ďŹ rst hand was incredible,â€? said Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Knuth, Air Combat Command Inspector General command trafďŹ c management inspector. “Remembering POWs and MIAs is important because those men and women provided a promise to protect our country, our people and our way of life.â€?

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Air Force planning to change instructions for oaths Air Force News Service The Air Force has instructed force support ofďŹ ces across the service to allow both enlisted members and ofďŹ cers to omit the words “So help me Godâ€? from enlistment and ofďŹ cer appointment oaths if an Airman chooses.

In response to concerns raised by Airmen, the Department of the Air Force requested an opinion from the Department of Defense General Counsel addressing the legal parameters of the oath. The resulting opinion concluded that an individual may strike or omit the words “So help me God� from an enlistment or appointment oath if preferred. “We take any instance in which Airmen report concerns regarding religious freedom seriously,� said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “We are making the appropriate adjustments to ensure our Airmen’s rights are protected.�

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“We take any instance in which Airmen report concerns regarding religious freedom seriously. We are making the appropriate adjustments to ensure our Airmen’s rights are protected.� — Deborah Lee James Secretary of the Air Force

the instructions for both enlisted and commissioned Airmen to reect these changes in the coming weeks, but the policy change is effective now. Airmen who choose to omit the words ‘So help me God’ from enlistment and ofďŹ cer appointment oaths may do so.

The language in previous instructions was based on an Air Force legal interpretation of 10 U.S.C. 502, 5 U.S.C. 3331 and Title 32, which contain the oaths of ofďŹ ce.

The Air Force requested the review following a ceremony at Creech Air

Force Base, Nevada, in which an enlisted Airman struck out the words, “So help me God� on the Department of Defense Form 4 and did not include them in his verbal oath. The Airman’s unit was unable to process his paperwork due to the guidance in Air Force Instruction 36-2606, Reenlistment in the United States Air Force, which prohibited any omissions. Now that the Department of Defense General Counsel has provided an opinion, the Airman’s enlistment paperwork will be processed to completion.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shaun Autrey, 1st Operations Support Squadron weather section chief, prunes trees at Oakland Cemetery. Both past and present U.S. Service members and their families volunteered to help improve the grounds of the cemetery.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Allan Araneta, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer support noncommissioned officer in charge, trims grass at Oakland Cemetery. Araneta and other volunteers lent their time to honor the veterans buried there by improving the cemetery’s appearance.

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SecAF: From legacy of past to uncertain future, bold leadership key

By Rich Lamance AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James gave her vision of bold leadership during the 2014 Air Force Association’s Air and Space conference and technology exposition here Sept. 15. She said the future of the Air Force is influenced by uncertainty of the world scene and the Air Force needs to have the flexibility to react to this dynamic environment. “We have an uncertain and constantly changing landscape...politically, militarily and technologically as well,” said James.

“A few months ago, no one would have predicted so many different challenges, in so many different areas could be taking place, and all at the same time.

We’ve seen turmoil between Ukraine and Russia, we’ve seen al-Shabab fighters in Somalia, we’ve seen Chinese incursions growing and the rise of the absolute barbaric group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq and Syria. We’ve seen worldwide cyber threats and space is becoming more contested and congest-

ed.”

As the Air Force approaches its 67th birthday, with a long line of bold leadership, James said that the challenges facing the service during the next 30 years will look nothing like the past 67.

“Our Air Force will be smaller. Our Air Force is already smaller. Tomorrow, we will rely more on our National Guard and Reserve than we do today,” she said. “Tomorrow, we need to maintain that technological edge. Perhaps most importantly, tomorrow we must be able to adapt faster in many, many different ways than our adversaries in all that we do.”

James stressed the need to be strategically agile, not only in how we recruit and develop our people, but also in how we acquire new weaponry and leverage new technology such as hypersonics and directed energy.

“Strategic agility should allow us to rapidly adjust to evolving threat environments faster than our adversaries,” said James. “Just like General Eisenhower, Jimmy Doolittle and others, we recognize that bold leadership, along with

persistent focus and execution over time, will turn this vision into a reality.”

James also talked about the current threats in Iraq and Syria and how the Air Force fits into the president’s four-part strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL. “First, systematic airstrikes will help roll back ISIL advances on the ground and create space for Iraqi and Kurdish forces to go on the offense,” James said.

She explained since this operation began, Airmen have conducted the lion’s share of airstrikes over northern Iraq working with Navy counterparts.

“Second, the president intends to increase our support for forces fighting on the ground, “ James continued. She said that the Air Force has already used remotely piloted aircraft and executed pinpoint strikes on ISIL targets and that the extensive ISR network, including space and cyber assets are helping to build situational awareness.

James told the audience that the president will also draw on the Air Force’s substantial counterterrorism capability,

with Air Force intelligence specialists interfacing with their sister service counterparts to halt ISIL activities. She also made it clear that the Air Force will continue its humanitarian missions, adding to the C-130 and C-17 airdrops of thousands of gallons of water and tons of food, as well as the evacuation of more than 20,000 Yezedis stranded on Mount Sinjar.

Looking ahead to key areas in the Air Force’s future, James said that without question, the nuclear mission is key.

“Over the next several years, we will redirect over $500 million for nuclear facilities sustainment, bomber and ICBM operations support, launch control center refurbishment, updated nuclear defender equipment and uniforms and other force improvement initiatives,” she said.

She added that the Air Force plans to add money to ROTC missile scholarships, with 10 awarded to upcoming senior graduating in 2015, as well as 30 more anticipated for fiscal year 2015.

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Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems implementation timeline Air Force News Service In July, the chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced a series of incremental changes to the Enlisted Evaluation and Weighted Airman Promotion Systems scheduled for implementation from August 2014 through January 2017.

The evaluation and promotion systems changes are slated for implementation in a phased manner for the Regular Air Force, or RegAF, during the next 18 months, and for the Air Reserve Components, or ARC, during the next 30 months. The announced changes focus on ensuring the Air Force accurately documents duty performance and uses it as the driving factor in selecting Airmen for promotion.

“We understand there is naturally a thirst for information on this topic,” said Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services. “With a rollout of this magnitude, it’s important that we synchronize the release of information with implementation of the changes.

We’re committed to providing clear guidance and advance notice to our Airmen, supervisors and commanders for each phase of this dynamic program; to that end, we’ve carefully scheduled a phased rollout over the next 30 months.”

Airmen can expect periodic updates on each phase of the new program prior to the actual execution or implementation date. Information will be provided in a timely and standard manner to cover the main areas of these program changes and in a variety of ways to include information on myPers, the Air Force Portal, AF Link and AFPC.af.mil as well as social media question and answer sessions.

Additionally, to help answer more detailed questions and provide base-level expertise, the Air Force Personnel Center will also publish change management messages and will hold webinars for combatant command, major command and force support squadron personnel to educate them on the specific changes associated with each phase of the rollout.

The Air Force has now provided an implementation timeline to help shape expectations and let Airmen know when they should see information covering each phase of the rollout, Cox said.

Apictorial version of the timeline will be available on the myPers site this week and the projected execution schedule is attached as a related link to this article for downloading. The following is the implementation timeline showing when information on each topic will be available:

Near term (August - October 2014) ■ Eliminate RegAF technical sergeant change of report-

ing official, or CRO, reports – announced Aug.15, 2014 ■ Establish RegAF technical sergeants static close out date, or SCOD, of Nov. 30; announced Aug. 15, 2014 ■ Publish 2015 E7 promotion testing window ■ Establish/Publish new master sergeant promotion eligibility cutoff date ■ Establish/Publish technical sergeant promotion eli-

“We understand there is naturally a thirst for information on this topic. With a rollout of this magnitude, it’s important that we synchronize the release of information with implementation of the changes.”

— Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services gibility cutoff date ■ Establish RegAF staff sergeants SCOD ■ Eliminate RegAF staff sergeant CRO reports ■ Announce changes to the WAPS calculations for E-5 through E-9 promotions ■ Announce new master sergeant evaluation board details ■ Announce changes to enlisted performance report calculations for SNCO promotions

Mid Term (November 2014 - March 2015) ■ Eliminate senior airman and below CRO reports ■ Establish RegAF senior airman and below SCODs ■ Release new chief master sergeant performance re-

port (AF Form 912) ■ Eliminate RegAF and ARC chief master sergeant CRO reports ■ Establish RegAF andARC chief master sergeants SCODs ■ Eliminate RegAF senior master sergeant CRO reports ■ Establish RegAF senior master sergeants SCOD

Spring 2015 ■ Release new master sergeant/senior master sergeant performance report (AF Form 911) ■ Announce stratification restrictions for RegAF senior master sergeant and master sergeant reports ■ First promotion release with WAPS changes in effect (15E6) ■ Eliminate RegAF master sergeant CRO reports ■ Establish RegAF master sergeants SCOD

Summer 2015 ■ Release new RegAF airman basic through technical sergeant performance report (AF Form 910) ■ Announce force distribution guidance for RegAF airman basic - technical sergeant

Fall 2015 ■ Establish ARC senior airmen and below SCODs ■ Eliminate ARC senior airman and below CRO reports

Spring - Fall 2016 ■ Eliminate ARC senior master sergeant CRO reports

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LEADERSHIP FROM PAGE 17 James announced a $300 per month incentive pay for officers performing the nuclear mission, as well as up to $300 a month in special duty assignment pay for certain enlisted career fields throughout the nuclear enterprise.

In the arena of space, James said the Air Force can no longer assume that our adversaries will no longer interfere with our deployed systems and, with barriers being reduced and technology improving, there will be a steady stream of new entrants and emerging threats.

“We are evaluating warfighting concepts for mission assurance – things like resilience, defense, rapid reconstitution – and we need to factor in deterrence. It’s a model that has worked. Improving our space situational awareness will help remove the veil of anonymity from bad actors.”

James also talked about the challenges of cyberspace, with attacks and incursions against networks a daily occurrence. “We must invest in securing our systems from cyberspace attacks in order to enable our Airmen to execute their missions. We will focus our efforts to secure information by ‘building in’ cyber security solutions that mitigate vulnerabilities rather than ‘bolting on’ fixes.”

James said she sees future investments as a ‘multi-domain’ approach, using space and cyberspace assets to deliver answers to what once was the purview of conventional systems. “Our future investments also include intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), stand off and long range weapons, space and cyberspace systems and emerging technologies, such as hypersonics and directed energy.”

The secretary also talked about the new complement of advanced aircraft and how, similar to the synergy of man and machine during the Korean War, a similar marriage of Airmen and future technology will deter-

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mine continued air superiority. But James admitted that while the F-35 and its pilots, maintainers and weapons loaders will help maintain air superiority in the future, refueling support is just as critical.

“As we speak, we have KC-10s and KC135s in the skies that are doing that refueling mission for us, but of course these aircraft are ancient. They’re 35 years old on average. We keep them flying thanks to amazing Airmen and thanks to the needs which are out there, but in the near future I’m happy to tell you that we will start delivering our new tanker, the KC-46 Pegasus, which will be absolutely amazing aircraft, capable of flying nearly anywhere in the world.

“Finally, we look to the future of our bomber mission in the United States Air Force. The Long Range Strike Bomber program already incorporates the tenets that I talked to you about earlier. (They are) the tenets of strategic agility because we’ve built in affordability into the process and have worked hard with industry to make our requirements clear and unambiguous and stable in those requirements as we go forward.”

James saved the best part for last – that of the bold leadership of Airmen.

“Airmen have always been the source of America’s airpower. I’ve watched their spirit and dedication and devotion to duty during my base visits. I’ve watched their determination and tenacity overseas in the Middle East. I’ve seen their sacrifice, I’m sorry to tell you, on a number of occasions during dignified transfer ceremonies at Dover Air Force Base.

“And as we look toward our future, it is you, the Airmen of the United States Air Force, who will carry the torch. It is you, the Airmen of the United States Air Force, who will become strategically agile. It is you, the Airmen of the United States Air Force, who make the impossible possible.”

prior to implementation,” Cox said.

For more information, visit myPers, select “search all components” from the drop down menu and enter “27948” for enlisted evaluation changes or “27949” for enlisted promotion changes in the search window. For a quick, by rank synopsis for RegAF, click here.

■ Establish ARC senior master sergeant SCOD ■ Eliminate ARC technical sergeant CRO reports ■ EliminateARC staff sergeant CRO reports ■ Establish ARC technical sergeant SCOD “Our commitment to the entire force is Information provided by the Secretary of the to be completely transparent and provide the details of each phase a few months Air Force Public Affairs Office

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EustisCommunity Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 19 to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command event stand. The inclement weather site is Jacobs Theater at 647 Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-6880.

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Parking-Lot-Palooza tail-gate party

The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host Parking-LotPalooza from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Sept. 21 at 923 Lee Boulevard. The free spiritual tail-gate party is held to kick off the chapel’s upcoming programs and is geared toward families, single Soldiers, youth and children. Activities will include a chili cook-off, dunk tank, sno-cone machine, cotton candy, inflatables, music and community resources.

Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite college T7th Transportation Brigade Resolute Ball shirts or sweatshirts and bring lawn chairs for seating.

The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Resolute For more information, contact Genevieve Hughes at Ball will take place Sept. 19 at the Hampton Roads Con- 878-1450 or genevieve.hughes2.civ@mail.mil. vention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes a Tuscany buffet, Certified lifeguard class dessert and beverages. The social hour will start at 5 p.m.

An American Red Cross certified lifeguard class will be followed by the receiving line at 5:30 p.m. held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 22-26 at the Aquatic To purchase tickets, contact unit representatives.

Center. The cost is $175 for active-duty military and their family members, and $200 for all others. The fee includes Oktoberfest celebration training, a lifeguard manual, CPR mask and certification.

The 733rd Force Support Division will host an Oktoberfest Applicants must be at least 15 years old to participate. celebration from 4 to 9 p.m., Sept. 19 in front of the bowling To register, schedule a pre-test and for more informacenter. Admission is free and open to all. It will feature Ger- tion, call 878-1090/1091. man food and beverages, music and children’s activities.

Hispanic Heritage Month observance For more information, call 878-5482/2252/3501.

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will Classic Car Show-Off host the Hispanic Heritage Month observance from 11:30 The Langley Family Housing Jamestown Village Club- a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 24 at the Fort Eustis Club. This year’s house will host a Classic Car Show-Off from 1 to 4 p.m., theme is “Hispanics: A Legacy of History, a Present of Action and a Future of Success.” The guest speakers are Sept. 20. To register visit, www.jbleforcesupport.com.

For more information, contact the Langley Community Sonia Valadez,TRADOC Congressional Activities Office director and Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez, TRADOC Public AfCommons at 764-2983/2984. fairs broadcast journalist.

Fall Festival/Boys and Girls Club Day The event will also include a buffet luncheon. Tickets are The Fall Festival and Boys and Girls Club Day will be held $14 per person and must be purchased in advance.

For more information, call 501-6170/6157/6174. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept 20 in front of the bowling center. Admission is free and open to all. Activities will include children’s games, crafts, inflatables, entertainment and static Experienced Riders Course displays. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Fort Eustis will host a free Experienced Riders Course For more information, call 878-5482/2252/3501.

(BRC-2), required for all active-duty personnel who own or operate a cruiser-type motorcycle, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mulberry Island Half Marathon/5K Run Sept. 24 at TA14 A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Military members The 733rd Force Support Division will host the 33rd annu- are required to complete the advanced course no later al Mulberry Island Marathon/5K Run Sept. 20, starting at An- than one year after completing the Basic Riders Course. derson Field House at 443 Dickman Street.This is a PeninsuFor more information, contact the 633rd Air Base Wing la Track Club Grand Prix event, which will be run entirely on Safety Office at 764-5058.

Fort Eustis. The event passes through many historic sites, parks and shoreline. Parking, restrooms and showers will be Community Events Council available for use at Anderson Field House. Water stations will The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Community Events Counbe provided at locations throughout the race course and at cil will meet at 10 a.m., Sept. 25 at the Fort Eustis Club.The the finish line.T-shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered run- council serves as a communication link to increase awareners and to others while supplies last. ness for community residents concerning initiatives, proThe cost is $35 for registrations received before close of grams, activities and facilities. A buffet lunch will be availbusiness Sept. 17 and $40 after. Race day registration will able for purchase through 1 p.m. begin at 6 a.m. The 5K run will start at 7:30 a.m. and the For more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3042 half marathon at 8 a.m. Online registration is available at or Sharon Rector at 878-3129. www.active.com. Registration forms can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or mailed to: Sports Branch, P.O. Catholic Parish Coordinator needed Drawer E, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Make checks payable to The Regimental Memorial Chapel is accepting applicaFE Fitness. There will be no refunds or rain dates. tions for a Catholic Parish Coordinator. Applicants must For more information, call 878-0013. submit a resume that includes at least two years experi-

ence as Catholic Parish/Pastoral Coordinator, preferably in a military chapel environment. The position also requires the ability to secure and coordinate lay volunteers.

The application packet must include three letters of recommendation with experience verification contact information.

An interview may be scheduled with qualified applicants upon completion of the application process. All applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Sept. 26. Application packets are available by calling Chaplain (Maj.) Dave Mooneyham at 878-1985 or by email at ray.d.mooneyham.mil@mail.mil.

Regimental Memorial Chapel programs ■ Marriage Enrichment – 6 to 8 p.m.,Thursdays through May 14, 2015 at the chapel. The program is open to those married or engaged to deployed, active-duty, Reserves, National Guard and retired Service members. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 11 and under. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at 218-1034.

■ “I’m Back…Let’sTalk” Reintegration Event – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 26, at the Fort Eustis Club. The event will feature four sessions with small group facilitation topics.

It is open to all Service and family members affected by deployments. Lunch will be provided. For more information and to sign up, contact U.S. Army Maj. Bret Gilmore at 878-1304 and bret.j.gilmore.mil@mail.mil, or email Diane Miller at diane.e.miller30.civ@mail.mil.

Gold Star Mother’s Day Tribute Survivor Outreach Services will host the Gold Star Mother’s DayTribute from 10:35 to 10:55 a.m., Sept. 28 at the Regimental Memorial Chapel. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP by Sept. 23 to Rochelle Crockett at 878-3887 or rochelle.l.crockett.civ@mail.mil, or Mark Sowers at 878-3963 or mark.e.sowers.civ@mail.mil.

McDonald Army Health Center events ■ Pediatrics Clinic Flu Shots – Effective Sept. 27, the MCAHC Pediatrics Clinic will offer flu shots from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through Oct. 25. Flu shots are available only to high risk and Child, Youth and School Services enrollees during this time. Flu shot-only walk-ins will be seen from 8 to 9 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flu shots for all children will begin on Sept. 29.

■ Training and Holiday Closure Notice – Due to organizational training, MCAHC will be closed Oct. 10. The health center will also be closed Oct. 13 in observance of Columbus Day. Normal operations will resume on Oct. 14.

Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-6454584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center during this time. All TRICARE Prime beneficiaries must obtain authorization before seeking treatment at a UCC. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.

■ Community Flu Vaccination Fair – MCAHC will conduct a Community Flu Vaccination Fair from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 16 and 23 at McClellan Fitness Center. The event is open toTRICARE beneficiaries only.

For more information, contact Maj. Tameka Bowser at 314-8037 or tameka.d.bowser.mil@mail.mil.

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The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee will host their annual “Taster’s Choice” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 19 at the Community Commons. The event will feature Latin food, music and festivities in support of Hispanic Heritage Month.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah Garza at 813-732-4176.

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron and 633rd Force Support Squadron is seeking 30 volunteers to help restore, enhance, and clean up natural and cultural resources at Bethel Park and Family Campground from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 27, Oct. 11 or 18 at 123 Saunders Road Hampton Bethel Park and Family Campground.

National Public Lands Day is one of the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer efforts to improve and enhance AmeriSrA Mountain memorial ceremony ca’s public lands and facilities. Interpretive lectures, water and The 30th Intelligence Squadron will host a memorial ser- volunteer certificates will be provided. Volunteers must regvice for Senior Airman Russell Mountain from 1 to 3 p.m., ister to participate. Children age 8 and up are welcome but Sept. 19 at the Langley BaseTheater. Dress code is Airman must be accompanied by an adult.

Battle Uniform and Flight suit.

For more information or to register, email thomas.olexa.3@ us.af.mil.

Colonial Williamsburg trip

The Langley Single Airman Ministry will sponsor a trip JBLE LangleyYouth Deer Hunt to Colonial Williamsburg from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept.

Langley Air Force Base hunting season will begin with a 20. Cost is $20 per person and includes lunch at Shields youth only controlled deer hunt on Sept. 27. Youth 17 and Tavern. under may only hunt deer under the direct supervision of a For more information or to register, call 764-7847. state licensed and base permitted adult.Youth hunters under 12 do not require a Virginia state hunting license but are still Oktoberfest 2014 required to complete a hunter education course. Hunting on The following is a list of the locations, dates and times Langley AFB is only available to active duty, retired military, for Oktoberfest at Joint Base Langley-Eustis: Guard, Reserve, civil service personnel and their family mem■ Fort Eustis – 4 to 9 p.m., Sept 19, at the Bowling Cen- bers. All those interested in participating must register.

For more information or to register, email Langleygw@aol. ter. For more information, call 878-5482.

■ Langley Air Force Base – 3 to 7 p.m., Oct. 3, at the com or call the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources section at 764-1090.

Langley Club. For more information, call 766-1361.

JBLE clubs events

633rd LRS GolfTournament

The following events are held at the Langley Club: ■ Third Saturdays Comedy – 8 p.m., Sept. 20.

■ Sunday Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26.

■ Football Frenzy – The Langley Club opens at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL games.

A drawing of a special VIP package will take place each day.

For more information, contact the club at 766-1361.

The 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron booster club will host a shotgun-start golf tournament Sept. 30, starting at 8 a.m. Lunch will be provided.The price is $50 per person, $60 with club rental. Limited rentals available. Registration ends Sept. 25. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Daniel Brown at 225-6447 or Robert Carpenter at 225-6450.

2014 JBLE Warrior Olympics The 633rd Air Base Wing will host a base-wide sports day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 3. The event promotes morale, teamwork and camaraderie throughout Joint Base Langley-Eustis. All JBLE units are invited to participate.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Jeremiah Garza at jeremiah.garza@langley.af.mil or Master Sgt. Evelyn Arroyo at evelyn.arroyo@langley.af.mil.

Family Advocacy classes The Family Advocacy Program is hosting the following classes at the Health and Wellness Center: ■ Stress Management classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon every second Tuesday of each month.

■ Five Love Languages classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11.

■ Mind over Mood classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon every third Tuesday of each month.

■ Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles classes will be held from 11 a.m. noon every third Wednesday of each month.

■ A four-week Anger Management class will begin every first Monday of the month. Participants must attend all four classes to receive credit.

■ Prenatal Fitness classes will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every thirdTuesday of each month.To sign-up, call 7646321.

For more information contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581.

disABILITY AwarenessTraining

The Equal Opportunity office is hosting a National Disability Employment Awareness Month disABILITY Awareness Training event 8 a.m., Oct. 23 at the Langley Club.

The event is free and open to the entire JBLE community.

Learn about hiring employees with disabilities, and gather pertinent resources and tools necessary to increase your employment pool. An American-style breakfast will be available.

Armed Services Blood Program Drive Interested parties must register by Sept. 26. To register, The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood e-mail your name, email, number, title, organization and any CPTS closure drive at the Community Commons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., food allergies.

The 633rd Comptroller Squadron will close for a Com- Sept. 30. For more information visit www.militaryblood.dod.

For more information, contact Madison Carter at 764prehensive Airmen Fitness event at 2 p.m., Sept. 23. For mil or e-mail ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.

2587 or madison.carter@us.af.mil emergencies, call 759-0278.

Sunday onWednesday program

Catholic Parish Coordinator needed The Regimental Memorial Chapel is accepting applications for a Catholic Parish Coordinator. Applicants must submit a resume that includes at least two years experience as Catholic Parish/Pastoral Coordinator, preferably in a military chapel environment. The position also requires the ability to secure and coordinate lay volunteers.

The application packet must include three letters of recommendation with experience verification contact information. An interview may be scheduled with qualified applicants upon completion of the application process.

All applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Sept. 26. Application packets are available by calling Chaplain (Maj.) Dave Mooneyham at 878-1985 or by email at ray.d.mooneyham. mil@mail.mil.

The Bethel Manor Chapel will host free family dinner and Bible study classes eachWednesday beginning Oct. 1. Dinner will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. and Bible study will begin at 6:15 p.m. Youth Bible club, for children ages three through sixth grade will meet at the Bethel Manor Youth Programs Center.

Dinner and registration for the club/classes will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., Sept. 24 at the Bethel Manor Chapel. For more information, contact Gemiel Matthews at 764-0951 or gemiel. matthews.ctr@us.af.mil.

Family Child Care Provider Opportunities

Child and Youth Programs will provide the necessary training and materials to get an aspiring FCC Provider started. Training topics include first aid, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All of the credentials you earn will transfer with you wherever the Air Force may send you. To be eligible to become a provider, you must be at least 18 years of age, read and speak English, be in good health and undergo a background check.

If you know care for other families’ children more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis, you must be licensed/afBundles for babies filiated by the 633d Mission Support Group Commander. In The Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center will addition, you are not permitted to advertise in base publicahost Bundles for Babies course from 3 to 4:30 p.m., every tions or post advertisements on base bulletin boards.

Wednesday of every other month.

For more information, contact Joanne Reddick at 764For more information or to sign-up, call 764-3990.

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AA and Professional workshops

Hampton Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale

Free Alcoholics Anonymous and Professional workshops will be held at 6 p.m., Sept. 19 at Bayside Presbyterian, 1400 Ewell Road, Virginia Beach and 9 a.m., Sept. 20 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 4320 Bruce Road, Chesapeake.

Pre-registration is not required and all are welcomed to attend. Both workshops will present similar materials.

For more information, email PI@tidewaterintergroup. org or call 403.8265.

The Hampton Master Gardeners will hold a Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 20 at Bluebird Gap Farm at 60 Pine Chapel Road. Admission is free. The event features hydrangeas, day lilies, flowering perennials, native species, houseplants, bulbs, seeds and more. The Colonial Beekeepers and Peninsula Chickenkeepers will available to answer questions. The rain date is Sept. 21.

For more information, visit http://hampton.gov/calendar.

Hampton Library Fall Used Book Sale

NAS Oceana Air Show

The Friends of the Hampton Public Library will host a Fall Used Book Sale Sept. 19-22 at 4207 Victoria Boulevard. The sale features low prices for hard and soft-back fiction and nonfiction books for children and adults. Audiocassettes, DVDs and VHS tapes will also be available for purchase. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 19 and 20, 1 to 4 p.m., Sept. 21, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 22.

For more information, call 727-1154.

The Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show will be held Sept. 20-21 at 1750 Tomcat Boulevard in Virginia Beach.

Admission and parking are free. Performers will include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, GEICO Skytypers and more.

Gates open at 8 a.m. each day and flying will start at 10 a.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring umbrellas and fold- Thursdays by the Lake outdoor concerts ing chairs, and food and beverages will be available for purThe Mariners’ Museum will host Thursdays by the Lake chase. Paid reserved seating and air show package ticket outdoor summer concerts from 6 to 10 p.m. at Mariners’ information are available at http://oceanaairshow.com.

Park in Newport NewsThe concerts are free and open to the public, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Homeschool Program Days Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for Homeschool families are invited to enjoy history lessons seating.The schedule for September is listed below: with special admission and hands-on programs at Home■ Sept. 25 – The Hark school Program Days through Sept. 21 at Jamestown SettleFor more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org. ment andYorktown Victory Center.Tickets are $12 per family member and include unlimited admission to both museums, Mariners’ Museum children’s program The Mariners’ Museum is offering Maritime Mondays pre-registration for optional student hands-on classroom programs or family guided tours, and admission to Jamestown children’s programs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at 100 Settlement’s Community Day: On the Riverfront event on Museum Drive in Newport News. The program is open to Sept. 20, featuring chantey singers, maritime programs, and children ages 18 months to rising fifth grade and is divided period games. Admission is free for children ages 3 and un- into the following groups: ■ Mini Mariners – 18 months to rising Pre-K, designed der. Students can enroll in one of four programs at each museum according to grade level. The deadline to register is 5 for parent/guardian and child ■ Shipmates – Rising K to second graders p.m., three business days prior to the program or tour.

For more information or to register, contact Group ■ Daring Discoverers – Rising third to fifth graders Reservations at 253-4939 or visit www.historyisfun.org/ The cost is $2 per student for members and $2 per stuhomeschool-program.htm. dent plus admission for non-members. Parents or guardians must pay admission unless they are members. PreYorktown Market Days registration is encouraged and is available online at www.

York County, in conjunction with the Riverwalk Landing marinersmuseum.org. Regular admission is $12 for adults, Business Association, hosts Yorktown Market Days from $10 for students ages 13-18, $7 for children ages 6-12 and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays through September 27. The free for children ages 5 and under, and museum members. event is held at Riverwalk Landing between Buckner and For more information, contact Ashley Ruhl at 591-7745.

Ballard streets and will take place rain or shine. More than 35 local farmers, producers and vendors will provide local- Virginia Living Museum children’s classes ly-grown and fresh-picked produce, flowers, herbs, dairy The Virginia Living Museum is offering science and nature products, potted plants and artwork. Live musical enter- classes for children ages 3-8 at 524 J. Clyde Morris Bouletainment will be provided by the following artists: vard in Newport News.The class schedule is listed below: ■ Sept. 20 – LP and the 8-Tracks ■ Early Birds – 9:30 to 11 a.m., ages 4-5, Fridays and ■ Sept. 27 – Phil Poteat Saturdays through December, six sessions. Children will For more info, visit www.yorktownmarketdays.com. explore life as a beaver and learn about structure-building during the Sept. 12 and 13 sessions. The cost per session DMV2Go at Yorktown Library is $12 for members and $20 for non-members.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2Go mo■ Saturday Science Explorers – 2 to 4:30 p.m., ages 6-8, bile office will visit theYorktown Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, six sessions. The Sept. 13 session will focus on Sept. 23 at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway. Monarch butterflies and their journey to Mexico.The cost per Visitors can conduct full service DMV transactions, including session is $20 for members and $28 for non-members. applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and identification Advance registration is required for all programs. To regcards. The mobile office will also issue veteran identification ister, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Bring-Your-Own Kayak to Queen’s Creek Visitors can bring their own kayaks to New Quarter Park at 9 a.m., Sept. 20 and participate in a paddle on Queen’s Creek. The event is free and open to the public. Park staff will lead the group on a five to six mile roundtrip paddle.

Reservations are not required. Kayaks are available to rent for $30 from Chesapeake Experience by calling 259-6850 no later than noon on Sept. 19.

Participants are asked to bring water and snacks and wear hats and sunscreen. New Quarter Park is located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive between the Queens Lake neighborhood and Cheatham Annex.

For more information, call 890-3500 or 890-5840.

Free Community Day at PFAC The Peninsula Fine Arts Center will host a Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 20 at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors can view artwork on display at the center’s “NEXT: Emerging Virginia Artists” exhibit. The exhibit features new works by 10 rising artists living or working in Virginia. Children can create their own tape art, small collage or abstract paintings.

Art activities are free for members and $2 for non-members. Guests can also meet photographer and soap maker Genevieve Neal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during a discussion of her works Yorktown’s Centerstage Academy will perform “The Aristocats” from 1 to 1:45 p.m.

For more info, call 596-8175 or visit www.pfac-va.org.

Denbigh Day Parade and Festival The Denbigh Lions Club presents the 55th annual Denbigh Day Parade and Festival at 10 a.m., Sept. 20 at 14302 Old Courthouse Way in Newport News. Admission and parking are free. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Denbigh High School. Activities will include amusement rides, games, arts and crafts, displays and a raffle.The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Brass Band will perform.

Food and beverages will also be available for purchase.

For more information, visit www.denbighday.com.

cards if an official copy of the DD214 is provided.

For more information, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/dmv_2go.asp.

Moonlight and Music event The York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism office will host a Moonlight and Music event at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 24 at New Quarter Park at 1000 Lakeshead Drive.The event is free and open to the public. Participants can bring guitars, banjoes, fiddles, dulcimers, harmonicas, drums and more to play and sing along to music of different genres. Everyone will get a turn leading a song of their choice. A limited number of folding chairs will be available, and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and a picnic dinner.

For more info, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-3500.

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