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NEPTUNE FESTIVAL JBLE’s ‘Hometown Heroes,’ community celebrate — Page 12
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JBLE adjusts operations after government shutdown From 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
functions under shut-down guidance. For more information, contact 314-7500.
The Defense Department and other government agencies responsible for national security will carry out their missions despite the government shutdown, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, Oct. 1. “Our uniformed military are taken care of and will be paid, the secretary said. Hagel also said most furloughed DOD civilians received official notifications when they reported to work, Tuesday. Those who are exempt from the shutdown will remain at work and will be paid, he added. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the shutdown has impacted numerous agencies both installations. Below is a list frequently-used organizations both affected and unaffected by the shutdown.
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MEDICAL CARE USAF Hospital Langley ■ While some civilian personnel will be furloughed, patient care will remain unaffected. ■ All inpatient and wounded warrior care activities will continue. Outpatient care will be provided. ■ Elective medical/dental surgeries/procedures will be curtailed unless attending provider assesses threat to life/limb. ■ Pharmacies, labs and radiology will continue to provide service – to include refill of medication. ■ Medical/Dental readiness support and emergency response will continue. ■ Accreditation-dependent GME medical care activities will continue and are considered excepted functions under shut-down guidance. For more information, contact 225-7630. McDonald Army Health Center ■ All inpatient and wounded warrior care activities will continue. Outpatient care will be provided. ■ Elective medical/dental surgeries/procedures will be curtailed unless attending provider assesses threat to life/limb. ■ Pharmacies, labs and radiology will continue to provide service – to include refill of medication. ■ Medical/Dental readiness support and emergency response will continue. ■ Accreditation-dependent GME medical care activities will continue and are considered excepted
Langley and Fort Eustis Child Development Centers ■ No change in normal operations.
HOUSING Bethel Manor Housing ■ No change in normal operations. ■ Hunt Military Communities will continue to work to support residents and families regardless of a possible government shutdown. Residents and family members will not be asked to move from their homes due to non-payment of rent as a result of a government furlough. Additionally, if any government transportation challenges arise with movement of goods, Hunt will not force families to move from their homes in the event they are unable to schedule transportation of their belongings. Balfour Beatty Communities ■ No change in normal operations. ■ In the event that military pay and/or BAH is interrupted, Balfour Beatty will not require rent for active duty and reserve residents to be paid out of pocket. Rent will be due and payable once the government furlough is over and Service members have received BAH. No late fees or other penalties to accounts will be imposed. Contact the Community Center Office at 369-8335 for more information.
ID & ACCESS SERVICES Langley Military Personnel Flight ■ MPF Customer Service functions shut down and will remain shut down until further notice. ■ No change in normal operations of the Force Management, Career Development and NAF HR offices. ■ The Civilian Personnel services will be limited. For more information, contact 225-1816. Eustis Military ID Services ■ No change in normal operations. Eustis Pass & ID Office ■ Will close, but there will be no direct impact to Service members. ■ For extended passes, call the Eustis Law Enforcement Desk at 878-4555.
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“Our uniformed military are taken care of and will be paid,” Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said. Hagel also said most furloughed DOD civilians received official notifications when they reported to work Tuesday. Those who are exempt from the shutdown will remain at work and will be paid. ■ All vehicle registration and contractor identification services [access badges] are suspended until further notice. Please direct any questions/concerns to Charlene Campbell at Charlene.e.campbell.civ@mail.mil or 878-4552. Langley Pass & Registration Office ■ No change in normal operations.
SHOPPING & FOOD JBLE Exchanges ■ No change in normal operations. ■ Will monitor customer traffic and adjust hours accordingly. JBLE Commissaries ■ Stateside commissaries, including Alaska and Hawaii, began a systematic closure process to account for unsold products and secure facilities. Both JBLE commissaries are currently closed until further notice. Langley & Fort Eustis Dining Facilities ■ No change in normal operations. Langley Club ■ No change in normal operations. Some functions may cancel due to funding issues. Eustis Club ■ No change in normal operations.
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With the semi-finals just around the corner, the pressure is on for the five contestants still standing in Fort Eustis’ Operation Rising Star competition. ORS is an annual U.S. Army-wide singing competition, offering contestants a multitude of prizes and the opportunity of a lifetime for one lucky contestant, said Sherri Noland, 733rd Force Support Division chief of marketing. “Anyone who can sing really has a chance to win, and the prizes are phenomenal,” said Noland. “The winner receives $500 and moves on to the Army-wide finals.” This year, Army Capt. Emma Schiller, Pvt. Michah Colbert, Sarah Hopkins, Susan Groendyk and Rosy Sifuentes have moved on to the Fort Eustis semi-finals, hoping to progress to the Army-wide competition. Progression to the finals means competing against 11 other winners from different installations for the grand prize of $1,000 and a three-song, all-expense-paid record deal. The rules of the event are similar to TV competitions of the same nature. Before the finals, 50 percent of the verdict comes from audience response, and the other half comes from the judges’ decisions. For the final round, only the judges’ votes count. During the Sept. 27 competition, competitors had the option to utilize instruments, props and could interact with the crowd. No matter the style of performance, one thing was abundantly clear, said Edward Donaldson, ORS judge, “This is shaping up to be a competition of talent instead of nerves, which is really great for everyone watching!” Donaldson and the other judges did note
some pre-show jitters from the contestants, but overall the performers improved upon their talents in this round. They also gave the contestants some pointers for Friday’s competition, such as how to utilize their props and where the strengths and weaknesses lie in their entire performance. Sarah Hopkins, a military family member, was the last of the contestants to compete, and after a three-hour drive due to traffic, she was happy to be able to present her talents once again for the crowd. “I’m competing because I genuinely adore performing,” said Hopkins. “After seeing an offer for the competition in the [Peninsula Warrior,] I signed up.” Even though she lives in Mechanicsville, Va., Hopkins said she tries to bring as many people as possible to the event. “I always bring a car full of friends to these competitions,” said Hopkins. “Whether I win or not, I know it will be fun, and they can bet on a s’mores party when we get back home!” Noland believes all the contestants should follow in Hopkins’ footsteps and bring out more people to both improve their chances of winning and to enjoy the entertainment. “The more people that show up, the more exciting the whole event becomes,” said Noland. “Not only can friends and families give the contestants their support, but the most supportive unit or Family Readiness Group will win $300.” Whether in it for the money, prestige or entertainment, the contestants are all revved up for the final competition. Noland, Hopkins and Donaldson all agree the semi-finales will be bigger and better, and most of all it will bring Fort Eustis closer to discovering this year’s Rising Star.
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FITNESS Langley Fitness Centers ■ No change in normal operations. Eustis Fitness Centers ■ No change in normal operations.
EDUCATION Langley Education Office ■ No Education Center testing (AFIADL (PME), CDC, ACT, SAT, DLPT, GED, GRE, GMAT, DSST, Praxis, etc.). No Education Counseling and No Transcript/Degree Plan Approval (prerequisite to TA submission) and No TA approvals. ■ Evening classes and current enrollments are unaffect-
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ed by the shutdown. Fort Eustis Education Office ■ Evening classes and current enrollments are unaffected by the shutdown.
MORALEWELFARE & RECREATION Fort Eustis Morale Welfare & Recreation ■ The following MWR Services have normal operating hours: School-Age Services, Family Child Care, Central Registration, Military Personnel, Army Career and Alumni Program, Lodging, Non-Appropriated Fund Civilian Personnel Office, Pines Golf Course, Information Tickets and Tours, Bowling Center, Laundry, Frame Shop, Outdoor Recreation, CYS Instruction Classes and Youth Sports. ■ The following FSD/MWR Services will have normal operating hours but limited services for intake, screening,
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info and referral and crisis intervention: MWR Warehouse – [Payment for rentals such as tables and chair, bounce houses, tents, etc. will be done at ITT, Building 671 Lee Blvd., prior to pick up. Reservations will continue to be taken at 878-1718] ■ The following FSD/MWR Services are closed: Teen Center, Recreation Center, Auto Crafts and Marketing. Langley Force Support ■ The following FSS offices and programs have normal operating hours: Lodging, Youth and Teen Programs, Eaglewood Golf Course, Information Tickets and Tours, Bowling Center, Laundry, Community Center, Arts and Crafts, Auto Skills and Outdoor Recreation. Throughout the shutdown, this list could be subject to change. For more up-to-date information, visit the official JBLE Facebook page: www.facebook.com/JointBaseLangleyEustis.
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After the longest deployment of his 15year career, a Joint Base Langley-Eustis U.S. Air Force Airman had the opportunity to give his children a memory they will never forget. Following his year-long deployment, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Taiclet, 633rd Communication Squadron client system technician, surprised his four children – 10-year-old Tiffany, 8-year-old Samantha, 4-year-old Ryan and infant Nathaniel – with an early homecoming Sept. 28, at the Busch Gardens theme park in nearby Williamsburg. Taiclet said the plan came to fruition after months of preparation. “I’ve been planning since July,” he said. “My kids have been through a lot with this [deployment], so I wanted to give them something memorable and fun.” After careful planning with his wife, Melissa, and the park’s staff, Taiclet set the stage for his surprise to take place during a Hal-
loween-themed performance. During the finale, “Ulrich,” the show’s lead character and resident vampire, pulled Melissa into the performance as an “unsuspecting guest,” as Taiclet waited backstage for his queue. With Melissa onstage, Ulrich called Taiclet from behind the set. Taiclet ran to the front in uniform as his children sat for a moment, piecing it together. When he reached the front of the stage, the children rushed to their father as the crowd gave a standing ovation. “We weren’t expecting it,” said Tiffany with a grin, overcome with joy and unable to say more. The event was the first time Taiclet held his son, Nathaniel, since his birth in April. Traiclet was home on leave for Nathaniel’s birth, but had to return just a week later. “There was a lot of video chatting,” said Melissa, “but it’s great to have him home now.” Taiclet said he was excited to be home and plans to spend as much time as possible with his family in the coming months.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Taiclet, 633rd Communications Squadron client systems technician, embraces his children after surprising them at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Sept. 28, when he returned a week early from his year-long deployment. After months of careful planning with his wife, Melissa, and the park’s staff,Taiclet set the stage for his surprise to take place during a Halloween-themed performance at the park.
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Editor’s note: This article is a part of a series about Service members’ stories of resilience. For many, Jan. 24, 2008, holds no special signiďŹ cance. It may be difďŹ cult to think back and recall that particular Thursday, but for Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Eversley and her family, it will always be remembered. “That was the day my life changed for-
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ever,â€? said Eversley, 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate OfďŹ ce general law noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge. While stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Eversley suffered a loss she said will be with her for the rest of her life. After 37 weeks of pregnancy, the then-staff sergeant suffered a miscarriage, losing her daughter, Layla Isabella. “I was devastated, it was like the rug was pulled out from under me,â€? said Eversley. “Nothing was the same.â€?
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Eversley said the following weeks were a blur, but she will always remember how the Airmen at the air base rallied behind her family. “I really don’t remember the weeks after, I was in a haze.â€? she said. “Our Air Force family took care of us. The [Airmen] held us up by cooking us meals and showing support and devotion.â€? For Eversley, family has always been extremely important, but she said thetragedy made her discover a family that was with her all along. “It showed me the Air Force really is a family,â€? she said. “[That was] the best thing that happened from joining the Air Force.â€? After six weeks of leave, Eversley returned to work, still in the fog of the aftermath. “When I returned to work, I couldn’t think straight or get my head around information I could quote off the top of my head just two months before,â€? she said. “What I couldn’t do for myself, [my fellow Airmen] did. When I couldn’t think, they were there.â€? Eversley and her husband left their Yokota family just six months later when they both were reassigned to Langley Air Force Base. Although moving can be hard, Eversley said it was especially difďŹ cult leaving the warm embrace of the family who was with her during the turbulent months. “That transition from leaving my Air Force family at Yokota to a new base where I wasn’t known was hard,â€? she said. “They had no idea why I was despondent or why an Airman with top [enlisted progress reports] was struggling.â€? As time went on, Eversley said she start-
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“That was the day my life changed forever. I was devastated, it was like the rug was pulled out from under me. Nothing was the same.â€? — Tech Sgt. Stephanie Eversley 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate ofďŹ ce general law noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge ed to come out of the haze she fell into, but she was far from her old self, and the things that came easily seemed suddenly out of reach. “I closed myself off and I didn’t even know it,â€? she said. “It was almost like I had to learn to walk and talk again. I had to relearn how to be me.â€? As the fog subsided and things started to return to relative normalcy, Eversley realized her outlook on the Air Force and her career has changed. Now a supervisor, Eversley said her priority is setting her Airmen up for success. “[Before the miscarriage,] I was very career-oriented and interested in getting awards and recognition. I had my entire career mapped out,â€? she said. “My experiences have made me realize I should devote my career to improving the Air Force and the Airmen around me.â€? Looking back ďŹ ve years later, Eversley said the tragedy changed her into the person she has become. SEE RESILIENCE PAGE 9
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August 24 started out like any typical Saturday for the Bilyeu family. But that day, one of their own would save a life. Twelve-year-old Sierra Bilyeu would help save the life of her dad, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Bilyeu, an instructor with the 1-210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade at Fort Eustis. While Bilyeu’s wife Heather went shopping, his daughter Sierra decided to stay home to help sort through a maze of boxes in the garage; remnants from the family’s recent move. As Bilyeu opened one of the boxes, tragedy struck. “I felt a sharp pain in my stomach,” Bilyeu said. “It felt like I had done 1,000 situps.” His muscles painfully tightened up. Bilyeu started to wave his shirt and saw a bee drop out onto the table he was standing on. He knew he was allergic from previous allergy tests, however, he had not been stung and was unsure what the symptoms were. “I heard my dad say ‘I’ve been stung. Call Mama and get a cold towel,’” Sierra said. Immediately, Sierra went into action. Heather had only made it about four miles down the road when her cell phone rang. “I thought it was weird because [Sierra] hadn’t used her personal cell phone in a long time – maybe she just wanted me to pick something up from the store for her,” Heather said. “She said ‘Mommy, Daddy got stung by a bee,’ and I told her to get his EpiPen [a medical device used to deliver a dose of epinephrine, for the treatment of acute allergic reactions] and that I was on my way home. “We have never had a near-death moment with him, so when I hung up, my
heart skipped a beat and something inside me told me I had to get home,” Heather continued. The closer Heather got to the house, the more scared she became, and the more terrified she felt for Sierra. Meanwhile, Bilyeu was struggling to breathe. He knew he had to get to his EpiPen, which was only about two or three feet away. But as he stepped toward it, his muscles completely locked, causing Bilyeu to fall to his knees and onto the garage floor. “I remember thinking, ‘This is it; this is how I’m going to buy the farm,’” Bilyeu said. “I’ve had a lot of [scary] moments in combat, but after being shot at and blown up in all my tours, I [thought] I was going to die from a bee sting right in my garage. “When you have a moment like that, things slow down and you start to pick things apart,” he said. “You think, ‘Did I say “I love you” to my spouse and children?’ You just don’t know if you covered all your bases.” Bilyeu remembers a few moments laying on the ground and seeing his own father who had already passed away. “I had a few moments where I saw
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U.S.Army Staff Sgt. John Bilyeu, an instructor with the 210thAviation Regiment at Fort Eustis, kisses his 12-year-old daughter, Sierra, inside their Newport News home, Sept. 9. Sierra saved Bilyeu’s life when she called 911 after he had an allergic reaction to a bee sting Aug. 24.
him, and he was telling me ‘Just relax, it doesn’t hurt, come on,’ but I told him ‘I’m not ready yet,’ and so I fought.” Bilyeu knew from survival school that if he kept the blood flowing, it would reduce swelling and keep his airway open. “I bit down on the side of my tongue so hard I broke skin and drew blood,” Bilyeu said. Sierra returned to find her father lying on the ground.
“I remember thinking, ‘This is it; this is how I’m going to buy the farm. I’ve had a lot of [scary] moments in combat, but after being shot at and blown up in all my tours, I [thought] I was going to die from a bee sting right in my garage.When you have a moment like that, things slow down you and start to pick things apart. You think, ‘Did I say “I love you” to my spouse and children?’ You just don’t know if you covered all your bases.” — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Bilyeu Instructor with the 210th Aviation Regiment
She began pacing back and forth saying, “I don’t know what to do.” Sierra called her mom again, who told her to go to a neighbor’s house and tell them what happened. But Sierra didn’t want to leave her dad alone. She called 911 instead. A few minutes after speaking with Sierra, Heather decided to call back. When Sierra answered, she said, “Mommy I can’t talk, 911 is on the line, I have to go.” “She thought to call 911 all on her own without anyone telling her to do it,” Heather said. Bilyeu remembers watching everything unfold and not being able to speak or help Sierra in any way. He knew that if he stopped biting his tongue it would swell up, and he could die. “I kept biting so hard I could feel the blood running down my throat, and the pain was so intense that I couldn’t feel my tongue anymore,” he said. Shortly after placing the 911 call, the police arrived.
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HERO FROM PAGE 8 “I was searching for his EpiPen and I couldn’t find it. I didn’t know it was in his softball bag,” Sierra said. “One of the officers stayed by my dad and called my mom, while the other one helped me search for the pen.” The four-mile trip home for Heather was hard, she said. “The traffic was terrible, I couldn’t speed and I didn’t even have a chance to run a red light,” she recalled. “I could see the emergency vehicles and their lights down the street, and I knew exactly where they were headed.” Shortly after the police arrived, so did a series of fire trucks and an ambulance. When Heather arrived, the paramedics had already begun working on Bilyeu, preparing him for transport to the local hospital. While Sierra could no longer be by her dad’s side, she never stopped watching. When she saw them put him on a big stretcher, she started getting scared and knew it was more serious than she thought. Bilyeu remembered being loaded into the ambulance. I thought, ‘I know I’m going to die.’”
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However, thanks to the quick actions by Sierra, Bilyeu is alive today to tell the story. “It’s funny because I’m the noncommissioned officer in charge of safety for my unit, and now when I look at those [safety] classes, I see them differently,” Bilyeu said. “People always think, ‘that will never happen to me.’ I don’t live by that anymore.” In 17 years of service and with three deployments under his belt, Bilyeu said this experience was something completely different than anything he’s trained for. “We’re always thanked for our service and the things we do, but [Sierra] is more of a hero than I’ve ever been,” Bilyeu said. “These are the moments that count. This was the moment where all my training and experience meant nothing; she was a true hero, saving someone in need.’” Even though Sierra’s actions that day were heroic, she doesn’t want to be treated any differently. “She wants no attention; all she wants is to just to be here with us,” said Heather. “She did what she had to do but wants nothing in return. That, to me, makes her a ‘silent hero.’”
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RESILIENCE FROM PAGE 7 “I’ve changed since January 24, 2008,” she said “Layla taught me it’s not always about me – it’s about the people around me.” Eversley said some days are harder than others, but she is finally out of the darkness that surrounded her for so long. “There are always going to be rough days,” she said, “but I have my fellow Airmen to help me get through it together.” Eversley said she uses her experiences to take care of her Air Force family the same way they took care of her. “Resiliency is very important, but there are always resources available,” she said. “Your Air Force brothers and sisters are your most valuable resource because we are all in this together.” She said as long as Service members don a military uniform, they are never alone. “Whether it is your first day or your last in the [military,] you are part of a
“Resiliency is very important, but there are always resources available. Your Air Force brothers and sisters are your most valuable resource because we are all in this together.” — Tech Sgt. Stephanie Eversley 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate office general law noncommissioned officer in charge
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271st Movement Control Team
deploys to Bagram Air Base By Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Photos by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 271st Movement Control Team stand in formation during a deployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Sept. 30. The MCT will deploy to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. LEFT: U.S. Army Maj. Theresa Armstrong, 53rd Transportation Battalion commander, speaks during a deployment ceremony.
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Friends, family members and fellow Soldiers gathered to say goodbye to members of the 271st Movement Control Team during a deployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Sept. 30. The 271st MCT has served in multiple campaigns since the Vietnam War, including two deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This latest deployment will be to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, where the unit will be in charge of managing the base’s airfield and providing transport of equipment and personnel. According to the Department of Defense, MCTs are Army units that delegate movement responsibilities on an area basis or at key transportation nodes. The mission of MCT is movement control of personnel and materiel, as well as the coordination of bulk fuel and water transportation at pipeline and production take-off points. Their role is to expedite, coordinate and monitor
“You are ready, you are prepared; it’s all up to you now.” — U.S. Army Maj. Theresa Armstrong 53rd Transportation Battalion commander traffic moving through the transportation system, and the unit is tailored to meet the anticipated workload. “Soldiers, you have a tough mission ahead of you,” said U.S. Army Maj. Theresa Armstrong, 53rd Transportation Battalion commander. “Every time you turn around, there will be more cargo coming for you to track, report to higher command and to get back out to the units that need them most.” Before concluding, Armstrong left the troops with this final message: “You are ready, you are prepared; it’s all up to you now,” she said. “Stand tall, stand proud. I look forward to welcoming you home.”
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Molly Ward, mayor of Hampton, thanks U.S. Air Force Col. JohnAllen, 633rdAir BaseWing commander, during a remembrance ceremony at Godnold’s Hope Park, Sept. 11.Ward was appointed as a special assistant to the president and deputy director for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sept. 30, and will step down as mayor Oct. 4.
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Hampton city mayor, Molly Ward, was appointed as a special assistant to the president and deputy director for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Sept. 30, and will step down as mayor Oct. 4. In her new role, Ward will lead White House engagement with mayors and county and municipal officials across the country Ward has served as mayor of Hampton since 2008. Prior to being elected mayor, she served as the Hampton city treasurer. She recently won reelection in May 2012 with nearly two-thirds of voter support. In her time as mayor, Ward maintained close ties with the local military community and attended events including the 9/11 remembrance ceremonies, annual U.S. Army and Air Force week celebrations and the recent acting secretary of the Air Force, Eric Fanning's visit to Langley. Ward leaves Hampton's top elected post with nearly three years left in her term, meaning city council members are required to appoint an interim mayor within 60 days.
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“It’s a huge honor to be a part of this event since that I am orriginally g the face More than 500,000 community members from Virginia Beach. I’m representing my city as well as being attended the 40th annual Virginia Beach of the Air Force and it lets people know that we are here to hellp our Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend Sept. community and thank them for their support.�
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An actor portraying “King Neptuneâ€? rides aboard a oat during the Neptune Festival Grand Parade inVirginia Beach, Sept. 28.The annual festival showcases the unique heritage and location of Virginia Beach as a “city by the sea.â€?
27 through 29. The festival was designed to showcase the unique heritage and location of Virginia Beach as a “city by the sea,� and enhance family values and community togetherness. The festival featured the Neptune International Sandsculpting Championship, Neptune Art and Craft Show and the Neptune Festival Grand Parade, a 16-block celebration featuring local “Hometown Hero� Service members. Hosting more than 35 events throughout the week, the festival has been named the city’s largest and oldest event of its kind. In addition to the parade, Service members from each military branch of service were also invited to a Sunday brunch, titled “Hometown Heroes: Final Toast,� to recognize them as local community members. “Hosting Service members from each branch of the military is something we strive
— Airman 1st Class Rob bert Keen 633rd Comptroller Squadron ďŹ nan ncial analyst to do each year,â€? said Becky Bump, media relations coordinator for the Neptune Festival. “The military is a significant component of our community so we try to recognize them every chance we get.â€? According to Bump, the festival fosters a spirit of community pride and cohesiveness in the Virginia Beach citizenry. By hosting local Service members, the festival helps to bring the community together, said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Keen, 633rd Comptroller Squadron financial analyst. “It’s a huge honor to be a part of this event since that I am originally from Virginia Beach,â€? said Keen. “I’m representing my city
as well as being the face of the A Air Force and it lets people know that we are here to help ourcommunityandthankthemffortheirsupport.� With help from more than 11,200 volunteers and nearly 30 event-activitty chairmen, the Neptune Festival has evolved d into one of the top 10 festivals in the South heast according to the Southeast Tourism Asssociation and has become a major visitor draw w, bringing in thousands of local visitors to the B Boardwalk. “Not only is this event great for f our community, but it is also a great way y to support the strong bonds we have with our o military,� said Bump. “We are already look king forward to next year’s festival.�
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DID YOU KNOW? • The Neptune Festival was created by Virginia Beach Chamber of Com mmerce President Richard Kline in 1973 to celebrate the unique heritag ge of Virginia Beach. Since then, the festival has grown to be one of Ameriica’s top 100 festivals and one of the top 10 on the East Coast. The Library y of Congress lists the Neptune Festival in its America’s Story website. • The Virginian-Pilot Beacon reported attendance of roughly 50,000 peo ople at the ďŹ rst festival. The Neptune Festival now attracts more than 500,000 people annually and has an economic impact of more than $18 millio on to the City of Virginia Beach. • At the corner of 31st street and Atlantic avenue in Virginia Beach, the ere is a 34-foot-tall, 12.5 ton statue of Neptune, king of the sea. The statu ue was dedicated on Sept. 30, 2005 during the Neptune Festival Boardw walk Weekend. • The Boardwalk Weekend includes the North American Sandsculpting g Championship, arts and crafts, food and live music. It also includes a surfing contest, a 5K and 8K race, a volleyball tournament and a grand paarade, among many other things.
ABOVE: Service members ride aboard the “Hometown Heroesâ€? oat in the Neptune Festival Grand Parade in Virginia Beach, Sept. 28. Local Service members from each military branch of service were also invited to a Sunday brunch, titled “Hometown Heroes: Final Toast,â€? to recognize their service. BELOW: Service members in a joint color guard (left) carrying the colors and military ags, and Sailors of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band (right) march in the parade, which stretched across more than 16 blocks along Atlantic Avenue and featured local high school bands and charity organizations.
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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis fire departments will host events on both installations during National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 through 12. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first National Fire Prevention Day, leading into Fire Prevention Week, observed the Sunday through Saturday encompassing Oct. 9. Dale Hankins, Fort Eustis deputy fire chief, said the theme this year is “Preventing Kitchen Fires.” “Unattended cooking is one of the most common causes of house fires,” he explained. “It’s also the type of fire that occurs the most on [our installations]. Attending these events could make all the difference in preventing a kitchen fire from happening in your home.” The events include door-to-door visits in housing areas, hands-on fire extinguisher training, open houses and Exchange and commissary visits. The Fort Eustis fire department will also offer free blood pressure checks at the post’s Exchange and commissary throughout the week. The Langley Fire Department will have the kitchen fire demonstration trailer at a few of their events to educate the community on kitchen fires and how to safely extinguish them if they occur. “It is our opportunity to educate the public,” said Christian Jacobs, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector. “[The week] is our opportunity to raise awareness [of fire prevention].” According to the U.S. Fire Administration: ■ An estimated 164,500 cooking fires occur each year in residential buildings. ■ Residential building cooking fires occur mainly in the evening hours from 4 to 9 p.m., peaking from 5 to 8 p.m. ■ Confined fires, fires involving the contents of a cooking appliance without fire extension beyond the vessel, account for 94 percent of residential building cooking fires. ■ Oil, fat and grease are the leading types of material ignited in non-confined cooking fires in residential buildings.
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With fire prevention key to stopping house fires, members of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis fire departments believe Fire Prevention Week events will help keep the community informed. Fort Eustis Events: ■ Door-to-door safety campaign: from 4 to 6 p.m. in Fort Eustis’ housing Oct. 7-11. ■ Hands-on fire extinguisher training from 9:30 to 11:30a.m., Oct. 8 and 10 at the Fort Eustis Exchange. ■ “Freddie the fire truck” visits the Fort Eustis Child development Center at Building 1140 from 9 to 11a.m., Oct. 8 -10. ■ Courtesy blood pressure checks at the commissary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 9 and 11. ■ Fire department open house from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Oct. 12. Langley Events: ■ Fire department open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 through 11. ■ “Sparky” visits Bethel Elementary School at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 7 through 9 and from 1 to 3 p.m. ■ “Bob the Fireman,” “Sparky” and “Little Sparky” visit the Exchange from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 8. ■ “Bob the Fireman,” “Sparky” and “Little Sparky” visit the commissary from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Oct. 9. ■ “Sparky” and “Little Sparky” visit the CDC from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 10. ■ “Sparky” visits Bethel Youth Center from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 10. For more information, call the Langley Fire Department at 764-4275 or the Fort Eustis Fire Department at 878-4281.
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Cybersecurity awareness: Safety and vigilance always key By Airman Areca T. Wilson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Since 2004, National Cyber Security Awareness Month has been observed by the U.S. during the month of October to inform and remind individuals of the importance of being safe online. It is sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Cyberspace is defined as the electronic domain used to store, modify and exchange data via networked systems. In 2013, electronic-commerce experts estimated sales would grow 18.3 percent to approximately $1.3 trillion worldwide. Due to an increase in e-commerce, required measures, such as firewalls and privacy settings, are a necessity to protect against unauthorized access or attack. “Cybersecurity is important because in modern times, everything is electronic, from data files to bank accounts and statements,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Davis, 633rd Communications Squadron information assur-
ance technician. “Without some kind of protection, national security will be in danger.” Staff Sgt. Steven Bruce, 633rd CS information assurance technician, agreed that cybersecurity is important to the protection and procurement of the mission. “Without security, the network would be wide open to threats,” said Bruce. “There is a large amount of data that would be at risk; things [that may seem] as small as Social Security numbers or as large as our mission plans for ground troops.” Service members are encouraged to be vigilant when posting data or sensitive information online. “You have to be a bit paranoid when it comes to cybersecurity,” said Bruce. “All it takes to let a bad guy into our network is one person turning a blind eye to security practices. If it looks fishy or too good to be true, it probably is. Report those suspicious activities to your unit information assurance officer.” For more information on how to ensure cyber security both at home and in the office, visit www.dhs.gov/stopthinkconnectcyber-tips.
0LOLWDU\ 3ROLFH 'HVN &RPPXQLW\ 6XSSRUW The 633rd and 733rd Security Forces Squadrons’ military police desks are the link to servicing the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community. The 633rd SFS station is located at 63 Sweeney Blvd., at Langley Air Force Base, and the 733rd SFS Military Police station is located at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Jackson Avenue at Fort Eustis. Between Aug. 20 and Sept. 27, the 733rd SFS reported 12 traffic violations, including two counts of failure to stop at a posted stop sign. AFI 91-207 states it is each Service member’s responsibility to adhere to all state traffic laws, while either on or off a military instillation. Additionally, the 733rd reported 24 criminal violations occurred including Fort Eustis Service members, dependents and civilian personnel. Included in the 24 counts, was one count of wrongful use of marijuana. According to United States Code Controlled Substance Act, the use of illegal substances including marijuana and synthetic cannabis is strictly prohibited, and can lead to severe reprimand. Hunting Season is quickly approaching and is authorized on Fort Eustis for eligible personnel including active and retired military members, their family and active and retired civilian
personnel who are, or were, under the jurisdiction of a headquarters or tenant unit at Fort Eustis. Civilians may request permission to hunt Fort Eustis by contacting Outdoor Recreation. All eligible hunters must have a State Certified Hunter Education Course certificate of completion or a National Rifle Association Hunter Education Course recognized by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, a Virginia state license and a Fort Eustis hunting permit. Hunters must register their firearms, including bows, with the 733 SFS prior to purchasing their hunting permit. The weapon serial number, model, gauge or caliber, length of barrel and overall length of the firearm are required. It is required transport ammunition separately from guns. For more information on registration, contact Outdoor Recreation at 878-2610/0850. For information on game and fisheries law, contact the 733 SFS at 878-4555. For non-emergencies, call the 633rd SFS nonemergency help desk at 764-7766, or the 733rd SFS help desk at 878-4555. Non-emergency calls consist of general questions, parking issues and stolen property. Emergency calls are those that threaten life and limb, and should always be reported by dialing 911.
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Total force integration, or “TFI,” is the tagline of the the 63rd Intelligence Squadron, the newest squadron at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Total force integration’s goal allows guard and reserve members to fully integrate with their active-duty counterparts, working alongside them and backfilling in the case of active-duty deployments or surges in operations. Created along with five other squadrons under the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, the 63rd IS represents the newest Air Force Reserve squadron to fall under the umbrella of the 480th ISR Wing and 497th ISR Group, that operate Distributed Ground Station - One (DGS-1) of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS). The unit exploits near-real-time data from the U-2, Global Hawk (RQ-4), MC-12, MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator platforms and provides fused, multi-source intelligence to combatant commanders, as well as to joint and coalition forces. Being new, the 63rd IS was created as an Air Force Reserve unit upon the arrival of Lt. Col. Jaime L. McGown on Feb. 25. In fact, the unit is so new there is no official squadron emblem. The squadron is broken up into two flights including a signals intelligence reporting-focused flight and a multi-source intelligence analysis-focused flight. The members of the 63rd IS come from vary-
Total Force Integration’s goal allows guard and reserve members to fully integrate with their active-duty counterparts. ing backgrounds and experiences, but all of them look to make an impact supporting the warfighter through the use of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. “I had never done anything involved with the DGS before and that’s why I decided to join the unit – to gain some DGS experience and contribute to the fight,” stated one member of the new multisource intelligence flight. So far, McGown has filled approximately 87 percent of the required manning, both in the Air Reserve technician and traditional reservist positions, and hopes to be 100 percent operational by the end of the 2014 calendar year. The squadron members will undergo Combat Mission Ready training for the DGS-1. “The training is great,” said one of the individuals going through mission qualification training. “I’m looking forward to a regular shift and the active-duty mission.” While the 63rd IS isn’t 100 percent integrated, it will be soon, said McGown. Its members will be able to apply their varying experiences and knowledge they’ve gained through individual DGS training to the mission at hand.
JBLE Exchanges to offer shoppers fee-free layaway during the holidays Joint Base Langley-Eustis shoppers can keep their loved ones’ holiday gifts out of sight and under wraps until the time is right thanks to the return of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s fee-free layaway plan. Through Dec. 24, the JBLE Exchanges will waive the $3 processing fee for all layaway purchases. Improving on the Exchange’s year-round layaway program, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, shoppers can put computers, laptops, notebooks and tablets on layaway (Nov. 29-30 excluded). “With the Exchange’s holiday layaway plan, shoppers can ensure the most popular gifts are
ready and waiting when it’s time to take them home,” said the JBLE Exchange’s General Manager, Wayne A. Hansen. “Nothing says ‘happy holidays’ like no fees and a customized payment plan, thus allowing shoppers to better manage their budgets.” A deposit of only 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process. Shoppers can visit customer service for complete program details and eligibility information. For more information, contact the Langley Exchange at 766-1282 or Fort Eustis Exchange at 887-0293.
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— U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jack Gordon TRADOC cyber defense technician workhorses of the Army, the WO position had to find its niche outside the normal enlisted and commissioned structure of the Army. Since its initial appearance as the headquarters clerks in 1896, the WO position has undergone serious reconstructing. Originally seen as a civilian placement, headquarters clerks were eventually given rank-status in World War I. The new warrant officer and chief warrant officer ranks were members of waterborne vessels as engineers, shipmasters and shipmates, similar to the U.S. Navy from which the Army originally borrowed the position, according to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College. SEE TRAINERS PAGE 22
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MCAHC Saturday services McDonald Army Health Center is now providing Saturday services at the following clinics and pharmacies: ■ Family Health Clinic – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Pediatrics Clinic – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Main Pharmacy – 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m. ■ Refill Pharmacy – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dinner for Families of Deployed Military families experiencing deployment or other dutyrelated separations are invited to attend a free monthly dinner from 5:15 to 7 p.m., Oct. 8, at the Regimental Memorial Chapel. The schedule is as follows: ■ 5:15 p.m. – Welcome. ■ 5:30 p.m. – Dinner is served. ■ 6 to 7 p.m. - Craft and game time for children 3 and a half years and older. ■ 6:10 to 7 p.m. - Adult fellowship time (across the hall). Free child care will be provided after dinner for kids 3 and a half years and younger. The next dinner is scheduled for Dec. 10. For more information, contact Carole Carkhuff at 2180871 or e-mail carkhuffs2@verizon.net.
‘GovTech: Army’ technology exhibit The “GovTech: Army” technology exhibit will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 9, at the Fort Eustis Club. This free event is open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. More than 30 exhibitors are expected to attend. For more information, call 878-5700.
‘Honoring Our Heroes’ fundraiser Homeland Security Solutions Inc. will host a fundraiser, “Honoring Our Heroes,” from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 16 at 3130A NASA Drive, Hampton, Va.There will be music, refreshments, door prizes and a raffle. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds from this event will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information, call 722-4726 Ext. 123.
Marriage Enrichment Program The Regimental Memorial Chapel will host “Keeping Your Covenant,” a marriage enrichment program, from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 24. This program is open to active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, retirees, married, engaged and spouses of deployed Service members. Free child care will be provided for children up to 11 years old. For more information, contact Mike and Carole Carkhuff at carkhuffs2@verizon.net or 218-1034.
Night at the Museum The annual “Night at the Army Transportation Museum” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Oct. 28, at Bldg. 300, Washington Blvd.This family-friendly Halloween event is free and open to the public. Come trick-or-treat at the museum and see the exhibits “come alive.” All children ages 12 and under, in costume, will receive a goody bag. Other activities will include face-painting, and arts and crafts. For more information, call 878-1115.
Fire Prevention Week Fort Eustis Fire and Emergency Services is offering the following services during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12: ■ Blood Pressure Checks – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 9 and 11, at the Commissary. ■ Door to Door Safety Campaign – 4 to 6 p.m., Oct. 7-11. ■ Fire Extinguisher Training – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 8 and 10, at the Exchange. ■ Open House – 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 12, at the Fire Department, Bldg. 648. For more information, call the Fire Prevention Office at 878-3131, ext. 354.
Fee-free Exchange Layaway The Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base Exchanges will waive the $3 processing fee for all layaway purchases through Dec. 24. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, shoppers can place computers, laptops, notebooks and tablets on layaway (Nov. 29-30 excluded). A deposit of 15 percent is required to start the layaway process. For more information, visit the customer service desk or call 887-0293 or 766-1282.
Family Advocacy Program The Family Advocacy Program is offering the following classes: ■ Anger Management – 1 to 2 p.m., Nov. 12. This is an eight-week clinical series. ■ Active Parenting – 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 8. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 17. ■ Relaxation Course – 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 11. ■ Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Bldg. 1102, Pershing Ave. ■ Stress Management – 3 to 4 p.m., Nov. 19. For more information or to register, call 878-0807. No children please. Classes will take place at Bldg. 213, Calhoun Street.
Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and briefings for October will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. onThursdays at Bldg. 501, Madison Ave. ■ Car Buying Strategies – noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 22. ■ CARETeamTraining – 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 23. ■ Couponing Strategies – 1 to 2:30 p.m., Oct. 24 ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 15. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Oct. 8 and 22. ■ Effective Communication, Lunch and Learn – noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 8, 15 and 29. Lunch is not provided. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 18. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 24. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 18. ■ Funds CustodianTraining – 1 to 3 p.m., Oct. 9. ■ Growing through Changes – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 23. Register by Oct. 16. ■ Job Search Strategies – 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays.
■ Learn to Communicate – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 16. Register by Oct. 9. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Oct. 18. ■ Master Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 29-31. ■ Newcomer’s Briefing and Information Fair – 9 to 11 a.m., Oct. 22. ■ Parent Boot Camp – Noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 23. Registration is required; children are welcome. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. ■ Volunteer Management for Family Readiness Group Leaders/Liaisons – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Oct. 15. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Home Buying and Selling Seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office is sponsoring a Home Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 8, and a Home Selling Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 10. Both seminars will take place at the Civil Engineer Division conference room at Bldg. 1407, Washington Blvd. Industry experts will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector.The seminars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP at least three business days prior to attending the seminar of your choice. To register, call 8782977/5687/5579.
Motorcycle Rider Course The Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 22, and Nov. 5 and 19, at the Fort Eustis motorcycle range. The BRC-2, offered to active-duty Service members, is for experienced riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Beginner Rider’s Course. Currently, the Beginner Rider’s Course is not offered on Fort Eustis; however, active-duty Service members can take the BRC or Military Sport Bike Rider’s Course (MSRC) at Fort Lee or Little Creek free of charge. To register for the BRC-2, email usaf.jble.633-abw.mbx. eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, and phone number. For more information, call 501-8261/8230/8263.
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GovernmentTechnology Exhibit A technology exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Langley Club. The following areas of interest will be featured: Secure Communications, Wireless Communications, Knowledge Management, Enterprise Solutions, Systems Integration, E-Learning, Desktop Applications and Multimedia. The event is open to all military, civilian, and contract personnel. For more information, call 565-5810.
Langley Lanes Bowling Center events Langley’s Got Talent postponed The Langley’s Got Talent show that was scheduled for Oct. 4 has been postponed. A new date will be released in the future. For more information, call the Langley Community Center at 764-2983 or 764-2984, or e-mail James Murrell at james.murrell@us.af.mil.
Order of the Sword induction Lt. Gen. William J. Rew, former Air Combat Command vice commander, has been nominated by enlisted Airmen for induction into the Order of the Sword in a ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center at Langley Air Force Base. Ticket cost for airman basic through technical sergeant is $30, and $35 for senior noncommissioned officers. Mess dress or semiformal uniform is required. For more information or to RSVP, contact Senior Master Sgt. Rosa Aumack at 225-5667, Master Sgt. Lydia Crouse at 225-1788, Master Sgt. Samantha Lyman at 764-3411, Master Sgt. Alexander Hernandez at 228-8735 or Tech. Sgt. Joshua Finkbeiner at 764-1075.
Classic car show A free, classic car show will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, at the Langley Community Center.This event is open to all military members, Department of Defense civilians, retirees and their families. Five trophies will be awarded, including best interior, best exterior and best in show. To register, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com. For more information, call the Langley Community Center at 7642983 or 764-2984 or e-mail James Murrell at james.murrell@us.af.mil.
Disability Awareness Month stories October is Disability Awareness Month, and the 633rd Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity and Public Affairs offices want to celebrate the resiliency and determination of those affected by disabilities, whether personally or through friends and family members with disabilities. If you want to share your story, contact the 633rd ABW EO office at 764-5878 or email the Public Affairs editor at 633abw.paedit@langley.af.mil.
Awana Program Langley Chapel will hold its Awana Program every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. through May 14, 2014 at the Langley Bethel Family Housing Youth Center at Langley Air Force Base. Children between 3 and 18 invited. The program will offer participants the opportunity to socialize with like-minded peers. For more information, call 764-1070.
Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon The Hispanic Heritage Month Committee will host their annual luncheon from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Langley Club. There will be Latin food, music and
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festivities in support of Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets are $12.50 for club members and $14.50 for nonclub members. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jose Perez at 764-1735.
5k Warrior Run The Armed Forces 5k Warrior Run will be held 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Commonwealth Enlisted Club. Pre-registration is $25 and $30 on the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors of Virginia and the Big 10 Booster Club, supporting military members and their families. This event is open to all armed forces, dependents and retirees. For more information or to register, visit http://goo.gl/ EzC0C.
Travel vouchers available on MyPay Travel vouchers paid by means other than the Defense Travel System (DTS) will now be available in MyPay. Travelers with MyPay accounts will receive email notification advising the vouchers are available. For more information, call the 633rd Comptroller Squadron Financial Services Office at 574-3333.
Chapel Survey The Langley Chapel is currently conducting a Chapel Needs Assessment. This survey is short and takes less than one minute to complete. To participate, visit www. surveymonkey.com/s/langleychapel.
Please see below for upcoming events at Langley Lanes Bowling Center: ■ Langley Lanes’ Fall League bowling season is set to begin in September. Registration is currently open at for leagues open to men and women. There are four divisions based on age groups for youths at the Saturday Youth Leagues bowl. For more information, contact Langley Lanes at 764-2433. ■ “Knock ‘em and Hold ‘em” tournament: Sign-ups start at noon and bowling starts at 1 p.m., Oct. 12. There are also daily lunch specials for $1.50 per person per game, and participants will receive a $3 shoe rental for purchases over $3 in the Kingpin Kafe.”Open bowling” specials will be held daily. For more information, contact the Langley Lanes Bowling Center at 764-2433.
Shipment of classified cargo Langley personnel are reminded that in accordance with AFI24-203, paragraph 5.13.1.3., Transportation Officers (TO) must process all “CLASSIFIED” freight shipments for the base unless the TO establishes other arrangements. For more information, contact Ray Twine at ray.twine@ langley.af.mil.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study Military Ministries sponsors Morning Bible Study from 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. every Wednesday in the Langley Chapel Annex auditorium. A seven-week series, “Heaven,” started Aug. 28, and will address topics like “What Happens When We Die?” and “What Will Our Lives Be Like in Heaven?” For more information, contact Joe Shirey at 764-5527 or william.shirey.ctr@langley.af.mil, or Chuck Macri at 9287220 or chuck.macri@militaryministry.org.
Langley Saddle Club vacancies
The Sentara Fitness Center will host a seven-week clogging lessons starting Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. until 6:30p.m. The classes are free. Clogging shoes are not required. The fitness center is located at 4001 Coliseum Drive in Hampton, Va. For more information, call 251-7672 or email www.kountrykickers.com.
The Langley Saddle Club, located by the Education Center across from the nature boardwalk, has a few vacancies and is still accepting applications for new members. While the Saddle Club is not affiliated with the Department of Defense, membership is open to active duty, retirees and civilians of all branches. Members will be given 10x10 lighted horse stalls with full-time feeders. Members will also get a tack room for storage, on-site trailer parking, access to the clubhouse and more. For more information, visit http://langleysaddleclub.weebly.com or contact langleysaddleclub@gmail.com or 8796248.
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The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 9 and Nov. 26 in the Langley Chapel Annex. Whole blood donors can donate every 57 days. Donations directly support troops overseas and hospital patients on Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Ralph Peters at Ralph. peters@med.navy.mil. Online appointments can also be scheduled at www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to complete preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while maintaining an active-duty status. Eligibility requirements, suspense dates and application procedures are posted at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/ detail/a_id/25699. For more information, contact the Air Force Personnel Center at 665-0651or (210) 565-0651.
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More than 30 color guards from throughout Virginia will pay tribute to the American flag, first responders and the servicemen and women who serve our nation during the 10th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 5, at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., in Richmond.This event is free and open to the public. The ceremony will be held outdoors at the E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater. Music will be provided by Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band and St. Andrew’s Legion Pipes and Drums. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Robert B. Newman Jr., former Adjutant General of Virginia. For more information, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www. vawarmemorial.org.
The 25th annual AT&T Virginia Children’s Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 5, at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. This event will feature exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, a petting zoo, entertainment and other family-friendly activities. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $3 in advance at www.festevents.org or $3 at the gate (free for children ages two and under). Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. For more information, visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.
Newport News Fall Festival The 40th annual Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 5 and 6, at Newport News Park (intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Fort Eustis Boulevard).This event will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing traditional crafts, heritage trade demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities and food. Admission is free. The parking fee is $10 per vehicle onsite and at satellite areas, Greenwood Elementary School and Woodside High School. Free shuttle bus service will run continuously between satellite parking areas and the festival. Pets, bicycles, skateboards and radios are not allowed in the festival area. For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www. nngov.com/parks-and-recreation/fallfestival.
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Military History Weekend Join us for Military History Weekend on Oct. 12 and 13 at the Holiday Inn Patriot, 3032 Richmond Rd., in Williamsburg. More than 100 exhibitors and vendors will display and/or sell books, toy soldiers, militaria, antique weapons, war games, models and more. Activities will include workshops, raffles, door prizes and special events for children. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children up to 16 years old, and active-duty military with valid ID card. Free daily onsite parking is available at the hotel. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13. For more information, call (703) 639-7316 or visit militaryhistoryweekend.com.
Military Appreciation Day
Hermitage Family Day – 1 to 4 p.m., Oct. 6. This event will feature family-friendly outdoor activities, handson art projects and live entertainment. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 per family. ■ Garden of Ghoulish Delights – 7 to 10 p.m., Oct. 26. Come join us at our annual Halloween event and discover the hidden secrets within the museum’s historic mansion. Guests are encouraged to wear their most creative costumes. Activities will include live entertainment, a costume contest with prizes, and light refreshments. Admission is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Tickets are available online at www.thehermitagemuseum.org. The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is located at 7637 North Shore Rd., in Norfolk. For more information, call 4232052, ext. 211 or visit www.thehermitagemuseum.org.
Military Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 13, at theVirginia Zoo in Norfolk. Admission is free for all active-duty Service members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, reserve and National Guard members, and family members with proper identification.There will be children’s games, inflatable rides, face painting and clowns. For more info, call 764-5232 or visit www.usohrcv.com.
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Taste of the Town will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 10, at the Peninsula Town Center in Hampton, Restaurants will provide food samples and the band “Fine Swiss Cheese” will perform. Admission is $15 for military and veterans; $20 if purchased in advance; and $25 the day of the event. Tickets are available at the Peninsula Town Center’s Management Office at 4410 E. Claiborne Square, suite 212 or at 62 Walnut Ave., Bldg. 247 on Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Suzanne Higgs at 8381505 or visit www.peninsulatowncenter.com.
■ Art After 5: Tango – 5:30 p.m., Oct. 15. Fine artist and renowned Argentine tango dancer Murat Erdemsel will speak about dance’s influence on his art, followed by a tango lesson. Admission is free and open to the public. ■ Movie and Poetry Night – 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 10. A poetry reading will take place at 6 p.m. in the Ferguson Gallery, followed by a screening of “Herb and Dorothy,” the 2009 documentary about a Manhattan couple who devoted half their income to collecting contemporary art. Poets in the Hampton Roads area are encouraged to come and
The Alzheimer’s Association will host a “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” at Styron Square in Newport News, Oct. 19. Registration is free, and the walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. For more information, call (800) 272-3900 or contact infoseva@alz.org.
recite their original work. Admission is free for members and $3 for non-members. ■ “Nature Revealed” reception – 5 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18. Pfac will host an opening reception for its “Nature Revealed” exhibit, featuring the work of two Virginia artists. Both artists will discuss their pieces at 5 p.m., followed by a reception until 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. RSVP by Oct. 11 to jdobson@pfac-va.org or call 596-8175. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Museum Dr., Newport News. For more information, call 5968165 or visit www.pfac-va.org.
Junior Ranger Program The U.S. National Park Service is seeking new recruits to become junior rangers at Fort Monroe. Recruits will engage the historic features of Fort Monroe during their visit by completing a series of activities, and earning a badge, certificate and rank of junior ranger. Junior ranger activity booklets are available at the following locations on Fort Monroe: ■ Casemate Museum, 20 Bernard Rd. – Open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. ■ The Colonies RV and Travel Park, 501 Fenwick Rd. – Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. ■ Freedom Support Center, 3 Ruckman Rd. – Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/fomr/forkids/ beajuniorranger.htm.
Fall Seafood Festival The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a fall Seafood Festival at 3 p.m., Oct. 16, at 8784 Guinea Rd., Bena (Gloucester County).This is an all-you-can-eat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Musical entertainment will be provided by “The Janitors.” Festival parking is free. Admission is $50 per person. Tickets will not be available at the gate and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena,VA 23018. Make checks payable to Abingdon Ruritan Club. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.abingdonruritanclub.com. For more information, call (804) 642-5869 or e-mail spdugas@cox.net.
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sition coordinating cargo movement. “I had only a basic idea on what to do, but I stuck to my plan, told myself it was no big deal and led my team,” said Lewis. “Because I had confidence in their abilities and they had confidence in mine, we accomplished the mission successfully with time to spare.” Lewis said taking advantage of similar opportunities throughout his career gave him the experience he needed to succeed and showed him he could become an exceptional leader. He also said he saw the impact of a confident leader, Sgt. 1st Class Tomekia Branch, 689th RPOE platoon sergeant.
“If you know you are good at something, you tend not to be as nervous when performing those tasks or missions. What I feel a lot of people don’t realize is how that confident attitude can influence your weak points as well.” — U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Lewis 689th Rapid Port Opening Element, 833rd Transportation Battalion movement noncommissioned officer
“While everyone would give me kudos for my hard work, Sgt. Branch came in and said ‘Spc. Lewis, I expect more out of you,’” said Lewis. “She knew what I, and the other Soldiers, could do and expected us to embrace our abilities in confidence and get the job done.” Lewis said when Branch had confidence in her troops, troops had confidence in themselves. The unit felt more confident, and that boosted morale while also increasing productivity. From Branch’s perspective, Lewis provided the motivation and authority to set higher standards for Branch, as well as the unit by encouraging other members to compete against him for the Soldier of the Year competition. “Sgt. Lewis’ ability to encourage others to do better is truly what makes him a great leader,” said Branch. “When he was going up for the brigade-level Soldier of the Year award, he told me I should do it. Not only that, but he asked me to make a package because he had confidence in my abilities.” SEE CONFIDENCE PAGE 22
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TRAINERS FROM PAGE 17 In 1920, administrative, clerical and musical band-leading activities opened up to the WO career choices. Units had special slots for these experts, and the system largely resembled the one in place today. However, in 1922 the program was cut in half and only mine-planters and band leaders were left as WOs because of their specificity. But, once again in 1936, after realizing the need for more specialized Soldiers, the WO corps was replenished after a competitive examination process, and has remained the same since. WOs are in almost every broad career field, serving as combat specialists, logistics experts, quartermasters and much more. Often, these technical experts are called in to evaluate problems and provide counsel for commissioned leadership as well as assist in training. “We are the problem solvers,” said Gordon. “For us, there is no ‘I don’t know,’ there is only ‘I’ll find out.’” Sometimes, WOs have to think outside the box, and the process WOs use to find the right answers make them unique, said Gordon. Where an enlisted or commissioned Soldier may utilize guides and Army-specified rulebooks, WOs look beyond the Army scope into civilian sectors. “There is a lot of research involved as a warrant officer,” said Gordon. “We communicate with civilian enterprises to find solutions when needed, and sometimes we have to make up a whole new guideline.”
CONFIDENCE FROM PAGE 21 While Lewis and Branch may have learned a lot from one another, their impact was not constrained to their interactions. Spc. Carl Gahry, 689th RPOE movement specialist, the third member of the section, views Lewis as both a friend and a leader, and said he has seen the effects of Lewis’ leadership through his actions. “What makes Sgt. Lewis unique is his flexibility,” said Gahry. “I’ve
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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Dave Miller, Fort Eustis Warrant Officer Council member, explains promotion expectations and dispels myths about the warrant officer grade scale during a council meeting at Fort Eustis, Sept. 19. Warrant officers have gone through name changes, expansions and reductions since their designation as headquarters clerks in 1896.
Creating, developing and organizing new guidelines, such as repair procedures on a Humvee or the different cables associated with a complicated server system, is a mainstay for WOs. Forming these new tools expedites the mission and prevents delays, said Gordon. “Without us, there are no grayarea solutions,” said Gordon. “If there is a missing link somewhere in a server and simple troubleshooting doesn’t solve the problem, that could mean shutting down the server. However, because of a WO’s intervention, that server doesn’t have to be replaced or otherwise wasted.” Beyond working as technical experts, WOs are also utilized as
prime trainers in their career fields. According to WOCC, WOs have the capability to create and execute training plans after evaluating a specific unit or team. Furthermore, their technical proficiency proves invaluable in enacting and sharing training with enlisted and commissioned Soldiers. Although they have many tasks, WOs are not at the forefront of every unit. Gordon believes this is a blessing in disguise, and he loves working behind the scenes to help out his Soldier. “I love my job, and having the ability to share what I learned with my fellow Soldiers is invaluable,” said Gor
seen him work jobs outside of his [military occupational specialty] and rank, but he still pulls through and gets the job done.” Gahry also said Lewis has an unquestionable work ethic, desire to learn and desire to extend his knowledge. Gahry also entered the Soldier of the Year competition, where he and Branch both placed in the top five. As a member of such a successful unit, Lewis knows that confidence is the key to success, and he knows
anyone can make it with the right mindset. “If you know you can give 100 percent, that means you can strive for 110,” said Lewis. “If you know you can be competitive and capable, than there is nothing stopping you from being the very best.” With these awards under their belt, Gahry, Branch and Lewis look forward to next year’s competition, and they are confident they can tackle any obstacle and challenge in between.
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