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Michael Murray, U.S. Office of Personnel Management principal advisor, speaks about disability during a National “disABILITY” Employment Awareness Month training event at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 23.The event was held to recognize the supportive attributes people with disabilities can offer to the military workforce.
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)OX VHDVRQ LV KHUH $UH \RX YDFFLQDWHG" U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen, Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, receives a flu shot from Senior Airman Lavette Atkins, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron immunizations technician, at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 23. Vaccination venues for active-duty military members and beneficiaries are held until Oct. 31. For specific details, call the Immunizations Clinic at 764-6985. Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie R. Plichta
Heritage Spotlight Day of Seven Billion The Day of Seven Billion was officially designated by the United Nations Population Fund as the approximate day on which the total world population reached a population of seven billion people.
Choice of date According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division, Oct. 31, 2011 was a symbolic date chosen based on data interpolated from its five-year-period estimates. The estimates were based on data sources such as censuses, surveys, vital and population registers, and published every other year as part of its World Population Prospects. The actual date that the world population reached seven billion has an error margin of around 12 months owing to inaccuracies in
Oct. 31, 2011: Seven Billion Day demographic statistics, particularly in some developing countries. Assuming a one percent global error margin, the seven billion world population had been reached as early as March 20, 2011 or as late as April 12, 2012. However, the International Programs Division of the United States Census Bureau estimated that total world population had not reach seven billion until sometime on March 12, 2012. It also offered an estimate that differed by about three months from the UN estimate for the Day of Six Billion. The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis estimated a date between February 2012 and July 2014.
Seven billionth person United Nations Population Fund spokesman Omar Gharzeddine said, “There’s no
way that the U.N. or anyone could know where or at what minute on the 31st the seven billionth baby will be born,” and the United Nations is not giving official status to this and similar publicity efforts. Nevertheless, several newborns were selected by various groups to represent the seven billionth person: On the Day of Seven Billion, the group Plan International symbolically marked the birth of the seven billionth human with a ceremony in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh where a birth certificate was presented to a newly born baby girl, Nargis Kumar. Other babies selected include Danica May Camacho, born in the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, Manila, Philippines just before midnight on the eve of the Day of Seven Billion, and Wattalage Muthumai, of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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ABOVE:The 86th Engineer DiveTeam prepares dummy explosives aboard Landing Craft Utility Runnymede before a training exercise near Fort Eustis, Oct. 23.The 97thTransportation Company (Heavy Boat) commands seven LCUs, which can be used for a variety of training and real-world missions. LEFT:The Landing Craft Utility Runnymede braves seven-foot seas on its way to a training mission near Cape Henry, Oct. 23.
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Shortly after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, many humanitarian aid organizations ran into a huge problem – there was nowhere to dock any relief ships. Port Au Prince was severely damaged by the quake, so unless they beached a ship, there was no way to access those in need by water. The U.S. Army stepped in and beached several ships. For the men and women of the 97th Transportation Company (Heavy Boat), this is standard procedure, as their ships’ flatbottomed hulls are specifically designed to hit a beach, drop a ramp and roll off food, personnel, munitions, medicine or anything else needed for a mission, said Capt. Brian Mullins, 97th Trans. Co. commander. “We have seven Landing Craft Utilities, which are large flat bottom boats ideal for landing on beaches and quickly unloading supplies,” said Mullins. “If there is a need for supplies in hard-to-reach places, chances are we can land an LCU to make the mission happen.” An LCU can carry a platoon-sized crew and all forms of supplies. Need a tank? Call an LCU. Need to send emergency supplies
up a large river? An LCU will do it. How about sending troops into a hard-to-reach area of responsibility? Tell them to load on to an LCU and they will be there in no time. “The versatility of this craft means it can excel in all forms of logistics or transportation support,” said Mullins. “Because of this flexibility, our Soldiers are equally versatile and well-trained to handle any mission.” With a crew of just 13 Soldiers, everyone has a critical task. Above deck, a chief warrant officer acts as the vessel master, who is in charge of every aspect of the mission: the boat’s heading, cargo, crew and structural integrity. A master sergeant stands beside the vessel master as a first mate. This Soldier acts as the vessel master if the CWO is incapacitated, and normally oversees the deck-side activities, whether it be training, loading or securing cargo. Beneath the ship, a CWO commands the engine crew as the chief engineer. The chief engineer ensures all of the boat’s maintenance is up-to-date and running smoothly. His assistant chief engineer, a senior NCO, mirrors the first mate as the right-hand to the chief engineer, directing the engine crew and acting as the chief engineer if needed. On the deck and in the engine room, an-
other eight Soldiers perform the duties assigned to them by the first mate or assistant chief engineer. The remaining three crew members are two cooks and one medic. The cooks, as one might guess, prepare the food and generally try to keep morale up during a voyage. The on-board medic watches over the crews health and has the ability to tend to a patient in an emergency while waiting for more intensive care. “All of these members are absolutely vital to the success of a voyage,” said Mullins. “While en route to a mission or exercise, the crew is constantly on their toes. Whether they are underway for four hours or four days, the crew will train, run through scenarios or do anything else they can do to make themselves better waterborne Soldiers.” With such extensive capabilities at their fingertips, 97th Trans. Co. personnel are often out on deployments or temporary duties to places like Japan, the Caribbean, Alaska and in the middle east. “All of our Soldiers are unbelievably resilient when it comes to time away from home,” said Mullins. “One crew can be out on a TDY for six months to Japan and then head straight to Afghanistan for a one-year deployment. Asking that of the
families is tough, but they are always there once our crews come home, ready to greet them with open arms.” The main reason 97th Trans. Co. personnel find themselves away from home is simple – everyone, whether foreign or domestic, wants to be just like them, said Mullins. “We work jointly with our sister services on an almost weekly basis, and we train Soldiers how to be heavy-boat crew members,” said Mullins. “When we go on a TDY, you can bet we are helping the host nation train with their own LCU units or similar capability. At the end of the day, we are cheaper and more efficient than many other forms of transportation, commercial or otherwise.” Even though the heavy-boat Soldiers fill him with pride, Mullins, who is relieving his command in a few days, said he believes there is always more they can do. “Our Soldiers are the best in the business, and they have taught me so much about what it means to be professional, resilient and dedicated to the mission,” he said. “Once I am gone, I know they will only expand on those values and exceed the standard across the globe, showcasing their skills as the best waterborne Soldiers in the world.”
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Kayla Milum and Keisha Mathew smile at the sight of Milum’s fiancé, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Italy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron food services shift leader, at Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk, Oct. 24. Several 633rd FSS Airmen returned from a three-month deployment to Southwest Asia.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Italy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron food services shift leader, kisses his fiancé after returning from a deployment.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Force Support Squadron return to Norfolk International Airport.The force support Airmen deployed to Southwest Asia to provide mission-sustaining combat support.
WK 0&7 UHWXUQV KRPH Photos by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cleveland LEFT: U.S. Army Sgt. John Kennerson, 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control), 612th Movement Control Team noncommissioned officer, greets his family during a redeployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Oct. 28.The unit deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where they facilitated cargo transportation and other logistics missions. RIGHT: U.S. Army Soldiers from the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control), 612th Movement Control Team, sound off.
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Local elementary school art department receives donation Arneda Powell, Blacks in Government (BIG) Hampton Roads EBONACT (HRE) chapter president, presents a check to Calvin, General Stanford Elementary School student, and Valencia Gross, General Stanford Elementary School art teacher, at the school on Fort Eustis, Oct. 20. The BIG chapter gifted the school’s art department $200 to assist with the sustainment of the art program. Courtesy photo
By Giavonni Powell BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTREACH
The diminishing of art programs in schools across the Hampton Roads area has been a problem for quite some time now. In the midst of all of the school budget cuts, Blacks in Government (BIG) Hampton Roads EBONACT (HRE) chapter found a way to continue to donate various art supplies and money to General Stanford Elementary School on Fort Eustis over the past four years. Arneda Powell, BIG HRE chapter president, revamped the program for providing the materials and monetary donations to General Stanford Elementary School in the fall of 2011. Since then, Powell and her chapter have made an effort to contribute what they can. During the first year of the Art Supply Drive, the chapter donated a surplus of supplies. As the years progressed, BIG HRE decided that a monetary donation would be more feasible, since the school staff knows what supplies they truly need in order to have a successful art program.
During the first year of the Art Supply Drive, the chapter donated a surplus of supplies. As the years progressed, BIG HRE decided that a monetary donation would be more feasible, since the school staff knows what supplies they truly need in order to have a successful art program. This year, the BIG HRE chapter presented the school with a $200 check to help toward the sustainment of the art program. The chapter’s purpose is to serve and promote equity in all aspects of American life, excellence in public service and opportunity for all Americans. This small act of investing into our future generation is exactly what BIG is about. For more information about the BIG’s contributions, contact Powell at big.hre. president@gmail.com.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron perform foot pursuit training at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 28. SFS Airmen tested their abilities to tackle and restrain a threatening individual without the use of deadly force.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron prepares to enter a building during active shooter training. During the training, Airmen used simulation rounds in their M-4 Rifle and M-9 Pistols in order to make the scenario more realistic.
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A U.S. Air Force fire team assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron runs to increase their heart rate during active shooter training.The Airmen performed various exercises before loading their weapons with simulation rounds and advancing toward an active shooter.
A U.S. Air Force fire team assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron prepares to enter a building during training at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 28.The SFS Airmen perform training every six months on active shooter situations.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron practice restraining threatening individuals during training. SFS Airmen conducted foot pursuit training as well as active shooter training to test their abilities and knowledge on how to successfully end a dangerous situation.
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Marvin “Eanjae” Underwood, freelance artist, paints for wounded warriors after theWarrior Care Month opening ceremony. During the first week of the month, wounded warriors were encouraged to relax with activities like yoga, therapy dogs, a health fair and more. U.S. Army Col. Glenda Lock, McDonald Army Health Center commander, speaks to Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers during the Warrior Care Month opening ceremony at Fort Eustis, Oct. 27.The month’s activities will conclude with a capstone ceremony Nov. 26 at the WTU building.
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For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Herbert, Oct. 31 held no real significance. Halloween, he thought, was just a day like any other. He was a grown man after all; past the yearly office costume party, he didn’t dwell on ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other creatures of the night. So when the clock struck 5 p.m., signaling the end of a busy day, and he decided to stay late and catch up on work, it wasn’t much of a disappointment. Little did he know what horrors the hallowed night held in store. “Are you sure you want to stay?” said Airman 1st Class Selena Morgan from her desk, which sat adjacent to John’s own. “Don’t you want to go home and relax? This week’s been crazy.” As she spoke, John stacked the papers scattered across his desk, but he felt like he wasn’t actually accomplishing much. “That sounds nice,” he said, giving up on the white wasteland for the time being and turning his attention to Selena. “But I’d rather stay and get this done so I’m not behind tomorrow.” “Suit yourself,” Selena said as she stood and began gathering her things. “Be careful, Thomas told me this building is haunted.” “Oh my!” said John in his best concerned voice, but he couldn’t keep up the façade for long. “Thanks for the warning, but I think I’ll be fine.” “I wouldn’t be so confident if I were you,” She said moving closer, dropping her voice to a grave whisper. “They say Halloween is when the veil between our world and the spirit plane is the thinnest. Ghosts that are said to roam these halls are the least of your concerns tonight.” She moved her hands with mock mysticism and let out a loud witchy cackle. John rolled his eyes and went back to attempting to find the surface of his desk. Selena laughed, said good night and walked down the hallway toward the exit. With the last distraction gone, John made a mental checklist, put on his headphones, hit play on his favorite playlist and continued to work. After finishing the first few items on his to-do list, John rubbed his eyes wearily and looked down at the clock in the bot-
Editor’s Note: The following is a fictitious story written to celebrate Halloween tom-right corner of his computer screen. The white letters read 7:56 p.m. John took off his headphones and stood up, raising his arms high and arching his back to stretch in a feeble attempt to fight off the tiredness. He let out a deep breath, and began to rotate his neck to loosen his neck muscles. Suddenly, cold washed over him and a single whispered word cut the silence. “Leave!” John jumped and turned around quickly, looking for the source. After his investigation was unfruitful, his heart slowed and he rubbed his eyes again, laughing at himself. “Aren’t we a little old to be jumping at ghosts, John?” he chuckled again. John sat down in his black leather chair and put on his headphones. His ears were met with the overwhelming scratching sound of static. The sudden pain caused him to tear off the headset and throw it on the desk, scattering his freshly organized stack of forms. “What the-” John exclaimed. He looked down at his phone, which had been playing his music. The screen was black and unresponsive to his attempts to turn it on. With a shaking hand, he slowly reached for his headphones and carefully lifted them to his head hesitantly. With a sudden surge of courage, John brought the right side of the headphone to his left ear and heard... Nothing. Absolute silence. “What is wrong with me tonight!?” said John aloud, annoyed with his own stupidity. He tossed the headset back on the desk in frustration and turned back to his work, but it wasn’t long before he let his mind wander to Selena’s words. As her warning repeated in his head, he heard a faint whisper, but when he tried to make
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it out, all that met him was the quiet and constant humming of the air conditioning unit in the wall behind him. He leaned over, rubbed his forehead and decided he got as much work done as he was going to finish tonight. Even his brain was trying to tell him enough was enough, he thought with a feeble grin. He raised his head and signed off of his computer, then stood with a sigh. Just as he reached for his jacket, he saw a shadow pass through his peripheral vision. He turned, then looked down the dark, uninhabited hallway. “Hello?” John called out with more confidence than he felt. “Is anyone there?” Another shadow danced across the corner of his right eye, then another on the left. John searched the cubicles, looking under desks and behind office doors. He methodically worked his way from the back of the building to the front, checking and double checking every corner, crevasse and shadow for the phantom intruders. When he reached the end of the hall and finished checking the office closest to the stairs, he heard a soft, rhythmic chant from downstairs. John took a deep breath, attempting to slow his heart hammering in his chest,
John took off his headphones and stood up, raising his arms high and arching his back to stretch in a feeble attempt to fight off the tiredness. He let out a deep breath, and began to rotate his neck to loosen his neck muscles. Suddenly, cold washed over him and a single whispered word cut the silence. “Leave!”
and walked slowly down the stairs as quietly as his now-numb limbs would allow. When he reached the first floor landing, he shivered and realized the air was frigid. Rubbing his arms for warmth and clenching his jaw to stop it from chattering, he walked down the impossibly dark hallway before him. John had walked the hallway more times than he could count, but as he shuffled down the passage forcing each step, it felt foreign. It felt wrong. As he neared the office entrance, the chanting became louder and so did the voices from the back of his mind. He couldn’t make out what they whispered. Each time he tried, they receded, only to resurge when he turned his focus back to his slow march toward the chilling chant. When he reached the mouth of the lobby, he crouched low and looked into the room. What he saw froze him more than any cold could. In the center of the room stood a cloaked figure chanting over a bubbling cauldron, hands moving in dizzying patterns. Despite the light emanating from the strange liquid, the darkness seemed to radiate out from the cauldron and the shadowy figure at the center. The figure, who John thought was a woman, dropped an undistinguishable powder into the pot and a bright light flashed upward with a roar. After the light faded, the voices grew more excited and rapid, though John couldn’t tell how he knew. Still crouching, John moved closer to get a better look at the scene. He snuck quietly behind the customer service desk and dropped to a knee. SEE WITCHING PAGE 11
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WITCHING FROM PAGE 10 When his knee hit the ground, he had to stop himself from crying out as something hard caused a radiating pain up his leg. He looked down and found a small wood carving of a man. He inspected the figure and ran his thumb across the abstract facial features of the doll. He felt mesmerized by it. Somehow, he felt connected to it. A particularly loud verse of the chant broke his day dream and he returned his attention to the figure standing over the cauldron. The figure threw something else into the liquid, changing its color from pale green to a deep, dark purple. Suddenly, the figures whirled in Johns periphery. He turned his head to search for the dark dancers, but only darkness surrounded him. Although he was alone behind the desk, but he couldn’t shake the feeling he was standing in a crowded room. The figure continued chanting, but now the figure’s voice was not alone. Voices of varying pitches and inflections joined in a chilling chorus. John leaned from be-
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hind his hiding place and saw the figure was still standing solitary in front of the cauldron, her arms now spread wide. The shadows on the walls began to whirl and despite John’s best efforts, he couldn’t get his legs to carry him from this room. John suddenly felt drawn toward the hooded figure. He felt as if an invisible rope pulled him, inch by inch, toward the center of the room. Without a thought, John slowly stood up, but in his stupor, he knocked over a nearby penholder, which had sat previously unnoticed on the nearby desk. He watched in slow motion as the pens fell, but he couldn’t act fast enough. They hit the floor with a crash louder than anything John heard before. The chanting stopped, the voices screamed and the shadow dancers moved in a flurry of activity, but John was frozen. The only thing moving was his beating heart, pumping in sharp staccatos. Before he could look up, he saw the feet of the robed woman standing in front of him. He looked up in horror and fell back to his
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knees. The wooden doll skittered across the floor, but John didn’t notice where it went. He couldn’t pull his eyes way from the cold eyes standing over him. The dark figure reached forward. “John! John, wake up.” John’s eyes snapped open, and he sat straight up, his heart still pounding. He looked up at the figure standing over him. “You!” he exclaimed, rolling his chair away frantically. “Me?” Selena said confused. “John, are you okay? You were moaning in your sleep.” John took in his surroundings and realized he was at his desk. He felt drool on his chin and quickly wiped it away. The computer’s clock read 9:17 p.m. “But, you...” he murmured, scratching his head. “You were... You were standing over a cauldron chanting a magic spell or something.” “Cauldron, magic?” Selena said as she looked at John with a raised eyebrow. “I wish. Maybe I could finish my work faster.” Almost as if to prove her point, she
pointed at the papers on John’s desk and yelled “Abra Kadabra,” but the papers lay motionless. “Oh, well,” she sighed. “John, you had a nightmare. You’re lucky I forgot my phone at my desk, or you would have been here all night. You should go home and go to bed.” “Yeah, I guess so,” said John with a nervous laugh. He got up and gathered his things and followed Selena downstairs. As they passed the foyer, he nervously inspected the room, but found nothing out of the ordinary. The pair walked out of the office and to their cars. “Oops, I forgot my keys inside,” Selena said, digging through her purse. “I’ll see you tomorrow?” “Yeah,” said John. “See you then.” Selena watched him drive off, then entered the building as she waved. She walked briskly through the entrance way. After a minute of silent searching, she bent down and picked up a small, crudely carved wooden doll.
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All Hallows’ Eve at JBLE
Photos by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle
ABOVE: Caitlyn Wommack, 10-year-old daughter of U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class George Wommack, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command operations non-commissioned officer, colors during the Night at the Transportation Museum event at Fort Eustis, Oct. 27. The family-friendly Halloween event taught Fort Eustis community members about the history of transportation while having fun. LEFT: Fort Eustis community members stand in a line for Night at the Transportation Museum.
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TOP LEFT: U.S.Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Beaulieu (third from left), 633rd Force Support Squadron commander, congratulates members of the 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron on winning the Overall Most Creative Trunk award during the Trunk-or-Treat event at Langley Air Force Base, Oct. 25. About 400 Joint Base Langley-Eustis community members attended the Halloween-themed event hosted by Airman & Family Readiness Center staff. TOP RIGHT: Members of the 15th Intelligence Squadron won first place in the Trunk-or-Treat costume contest. The Trunk-or-Treat event featured costume and trunk decoration contests, as well as trunks full of candy for eager trick-or-treaters. BOTTOM LEFT: Members of the Air Combat Command A7, Installations and Missions Support Directorate, on winning second place in the Trunk-or-Treat costume contest.
Abigail Godfrey, 2, watches as volunteers acting as mannequins come to life. Children ages 12 and under were able to experience the spookilydecorated museum while collecting candy.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Members of the Air Combat Command A4, Maintenance and Logistics Directorate won third place in theTrunk-or-Treat costume contest.
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The Air Force mission is inherently risky and Airmen mitigate those risks every day, but last fiscal year their sound risk management and decision making skills contributed to a great year in ground safety. The Air Force finished fiscal year 2014 with three on-duty and 42 off-duty ground fatalities, marking the lowest fatality rate in 10 years. That’s a decline from fiscal 2013 with seven on-duty fatalities and 47 off-duty ground fatalities with the top two categories being Ground & Industrial and motor vehicle. The 10-year average is 5.9 fatalities onduty and 50.6 for off-duty. The leading cause of off-duty deaths among Airmen, motor vehicle accidents, declined 18 percent from 34 in fiscal 2013 to 28 in fiscal 2014. Included in those fiscal 2014 numbers were 15 four-wheeled vehicle and 13 motorcycle deaths. Over the last 10 years, the Air Force has lost an average of 39 Airmen each year to motor
“When every Airman stays focused and uses the risk management tools available, lives are saved as evidenced by the significant decrease in fatalities, the lowest in 10 years. But we must redouble our efforts: one life lost is one too many.” — Bill Parsons Air Force chief of ground safety vehicle accidents. “When every Airman stays focused and uses the risk management tools available, lives are saved as evidenced by the significant decrease in fatalities, the lowest in 10 years,” said Bill Parsons, the Air Force chief of ground safety. “But we must redouble our efforts: one life lost is one too many.” In the on-duty arena, the past two years have been marked by extensive efforts by the Air Force Safety Center and major commands to reduce injuries due to falls and vehicle backing. To address fall protection hazards and inherent hazards in backing government and special-
ty vehicles, supervisors have given more emphasis on job safety training. The Critical Days of Summer campaign focused on risk management in all activities and concluded with a reduction in fatalities from 20 in 2013 to 17 in 2014. “In the last few years, the Air Force has emphasized risk management principles for on- and off-duty activities,” said Maj. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, the Air Force chief of safety and the AFSEC commander. “Risk management and safe operations are part of our ethos, and when our Airmen apply them to every activity, both on duty and off duty, they mitigate hazards and prevent mishaps.
“Safety is foundational for establishing an Air Force culture with a strong risk management focus,” he added. In an effort to reduce motorcycle fatalities in fiscal 2014, Air Force officials maintained a motorcycle safety training contract graduating more than 3,300 riders through 458 classes Air Force-wide, which provided Air Force riders the knowledge, skills and techniques to be safer riders. The Air Force hosted Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) Street Smart, an audience-interactive mishap prevention program that was presented to more than 100,000 Airmen at 90 installations in the last three years. Air Force Ground Safety attributed the reduction in on- and off-duty fatalities to commander involvement, risk management, job safety training, fall protection emphasis programs, motorcycle training, “Street Smart” and other seasonal campaigns. For more information, visit the Air Force Safety Center at http://www.afsec.af.mil/
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Air Force makes adjustment to enlisted retention results Air Force News Service Air Force ofďŹ cials announced an adjustment to the Junior Enlisted Retention Board which convened in June at the Air Force Personnel Center. Fifty Airmen who were not selected for retention during the FY14 force management ERB were offered the opportunity to remain on active duty following identiďŹ cation of an issue in the eligibility of Airmen meeting the board. Upon receipt of an inquiry by an Airman, a review conducted by Air Force ofďŹ cials resulted in identiďŹ cation of a coding issue used in determining the eligibility of Airmen meeting the ERB. As a result, 36 Airmen who should have met the ERB did not and were not considered for separation. To rectify the situation, Air Force ofďŹ cials looked at all cases where other Airmen may have been impacted and found a total of 50 Airmen who could have been affected during the ERB. “We contacted the 50 Airmen and their senior raters to offer them the opportunity to remain on active duty,â€? said Brig. Gen. Brian Kelly, director of military force management policy. “In addition, the 36 Airmen who were eligible for and should have met the board will not be affected.â€? The Air Force examined all other eligibility lists for the FY14 boards to ensure the coding was accurate and ensured safeguards are in place for future boards. “We thoroughly review all instances in which Airmen report concerns regarding personnel programs and where there are issues, as an institution, we seek the
“We contacted the 50 Airmen and their senior raters to offer them the opportunity to remain on active duty. In addition, the 36 Airmen who were eligible for and should have met the board will not be affected.�
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TRADOC commander: Empowering others is the best way to progress By Audra Calloway CIVILIAN WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION
Empowerment is a two-way street between subordinates and supervisors, said U.S. Army Gen. David Perkins, Training and Doctrine Command commanding general, during the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Perkins was the keynote speaker for the AUSA Civilian Professional Development Seminar, held Oct. 15. His address was followed by two hour-long civilian panel discussions. The first panel focused on improving the supervisoremployee relationship, and the second discussed professional development programs available to Army civilians. Most of the empowerment Perkins has received throughout his career has not come from his bosses, he said, but from his subordinates. “If you’re a battalion commander and you’re conducting a deliberate attack and all of a sudden your company commander goes out and sees that there’s two bridge crossings, now you can use either one,” Perkins explained to the audience. This is empowering, he said, because, “now my subordinate has given me options. My subordinate is setting me up for success.” Perkins said empowering others is the best way to progress and develop your career. “If you are a subordinate – which we all are – spend most of your time figuring out how you can empower your boss, not what your boss can do for you. Because then what happens is, they feel very comfortable with empowering you,” he said. While the Army has many programs in place to develop civilian talent, Perkins added that employees often learn the most through their relationships with coworkers. “It’s that relationship between peers, supervisors and subordinates where most development actually occurs,” he said. “That’s not to say that the former part of it is not important. It is very important.” In the past few years, the Army has
added new professional development programs and training opportunities for Army civilians. The Army has created the Senior Talent Management Program, or SETM, which focuses on continuing development for GS -14 and 15-level employees. The Enterprise Talent Management Program, concentrating on GS-12 and 13-level civilians, will be unveiled soon, and the Army is also developing additional professional development opportunities aimed at civilians at the GS-12 level and below. The Army also needs to invest time and effort into developing supervisors, because they have a singularly important role in the Army and in accomplishing the mission, said Ellen Helmerson, panelist and deputy chief of staff, G-1/4 (Personnel and Logistics), U.S. Army Training and Doctrine. This is because supervisors set the conditions, environment, relationship and communications, she said. “It really starts with the supervisor, although I believe employees have a very important role in that discussion and it is as important, but that supervisor really has the lead. And (the Army needs) to make sure that we are fostering and strengthening that supervisor’s ability to do that,” she said.
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Gen. David Perkins, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general, addresses an audience of more than 200 civilians and Soldiers, during the Association of the U.S. Army Civilian Professional Development Seminar, Oct 15, in Washington, D.C.
The Engineer Research and Development Center, or ERDC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has established local performance management training for supervisors and members of the Senior Executive Service. During the training, senior leaders receive realistic supervisor challenges and work with their peers to determine how the situations should be properly handled. “It’s helped us put the trust back between the supervisors and our employees,” said panelist Dr. Peggy Callaway, director for Human Capital with ERDC. “Ultimately it’s about enabling our supervisors to enable our employees.”
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“I think Army civilians interested in a TDY (temporary duty) and return mission are probably more prepared than you think,” said panelist Ricky Yates, who participated in a SETM 179-day professional development TDY at U.S. Southern Command. Yates served on the Operations Security Team, where he conducted operation security surveys at embassies and security cooperation offices in South America. He also transferred the Southern Command operational website from Special Operations Command back to Southern Command, known as SOUTHCOM. The SETM assignment broadened his Local training knowledge of the Army by giving him “a Supervisor training can also be added different understanding of the SOUTHCOM mission, their priorities and the locally at installations. To better train supervisors, the Army’s current 40-hour supervisor development course is being redesigned, according to Kim Summers, panelist and director of the Army Management Staff College. “That is being looked at and will be part of the redesign and revision process that we’re going through with an expected deliver of sometime [fiscal year 2016] for that revision,” he said. He added that the “transparency, trust, the commitment that you have for the workforce and what they do speaks volumes to the idea of developing skills as a supervisor.”
host of challenges which they endure in a vast AOR (area of responsibility) of 31 countries and territories.” “If you’re interested in the SETM program, you’re going to find it both professionally and personally rewarding and challenging,” Yates said. The panelists urged potential applicants to speak with their supervisors and determine a plan to back fill their positions during their absence. Panelist Clay Brashear attended the Army War College through the SETM Senior Service College, and panelist Bill Metheney attended the Naval War College through the Defense Senior Leader Development Program. Both these programs require participants to sign mobility agreements. There will always be responsibilities that will fall to someone else while you’re gone, said Jenn Gunn, who completed a 90-day public affairs developmental assignment with Civilian Workforce Transformation in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. “Don’t withhold an opportunity like this from your deserving employees just because you know it’s going be painful to lose them from the office for a little bit. Your staff can benefit from this if you take the opportunity to cross-train while they’re gone. You can build on the skills of your organization and you might be surprised at who steps up to the plate when given a chance,” Gunn said.
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Operation Rising Star: Fort Eustis finals Photos by Staff Sgt. Teresa Cleveland
RIGHT: U.S. Army Spc. Danielle Blair, 358th Automated Cargo Documentation Detachment training room clerk, takes home first place after the Operation Rising Star Finals at Fort Eustis, Oct. 29.The first, second and third place winners received $500, $250 and $100, respectively LEFT: Keira Rodriguez-Mendez, age 9, sings during the Operation Rising Star Finals at Fort Eustis, Oct. 29.Winners won depending on the judge’s votes and audience participation. The judges give their ctitiques after a performance during the Operation Rising Star Finals at Fort Eustis, Oct. 29.The first place winner will move on to the Army-wide competition. The overall winner will receive $1,000, an allexpense paid trip to Los Angeles or Nashville and a professionallyproduced, three-track record.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) set up a mobile kitchen trailer (MKT) as part of a two-day Iron Chef competition.
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U.S.Army Spc. MonetWigfall, 155th Inland CargoTransportation Company, 53rd Movement Control Battalion, 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) food service specialist, flours chicken during a two-day Iron Chef competition at Fort Eustis, Oct. 29.The competition tested four-man teams of Soldiers not only on their culinary skills, but their Soldier skills as well.
U.S.Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Leeds, 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) deputy commanding officer, and Command Sgt. Maj. Vickie Culp, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) sergeant major, taste-test food during the competition
7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) hosts Iron Chef competition By Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) hosted a two-day Iron Chef competition to continually raise the standards of culinary excellence and professionalism, Oct. 28 and 29. During the event, five Army chefs and their teams competed for the title of the 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) Iron Chef 2014. The team leads were winners of the 2014 Chef of the Quarter Board, who chose three teammates to join them in the Iron Chef competition. The competition included a physical challenge, board, written test and a demonstration of their culinary competency. U.S. Army Master Sgt. Orlando Akins, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) senior culinary management noncommissioned officer, said this event was a way to provide an arena to demonstrate the blending between taste and health to provide for young culinary professionals. “The Soldiers were not only test-
“These Soldiers rarely get the opportunity to utilize the MKTs. This event gives them the opportunity to show off what they know to the commands.” — Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lawrence Perry 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) food advisor
ed on their culinary skills,” said Akins. “They had to participate in a ruck march, 50-question test and meet a board.” On the first day, the Soldiers completed a ruck march, board, a written test and built their mobile kitchen trailer (MKT) where they would be cooking the following day. Culinary specialists utilize the MKTs during field training and deployments to provide meals for Soldiers on location. “These Soldiers rarely get the opportunity to utilize the MKTs,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lawrence Perry, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) food advisor. “This event gives
them the opportunity to show off what they know to the commands.” On day two of the competition, the Soldiers were given a menu to create in their own fashion, but with a deadline. They were required to make a double tomato bruschetta as an appetizer, chicken marsala with fettuccine pasta and grilled asparagus as an entrée and banana foster for dessert. Floor and taste-testing judges included U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and Army Capabilities Integration Center’s generals’ aides de camp, as well as the 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) commanders
and sergeants major within the brigade. The taste-testers judged on presentation, taste, originality, correct preparations and craftsmanship on a one-to-ten scale. One of the taste testers was Command Sgt. Maj. Vickie Culp, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) sergeant major. “This gives the cooks the opportunity to test their culinary skills,” said Culp. “It gets them out of the dining facility to show off what they can do.” The judges announced the final results after all of the scores were tallied. In the end, the judges named Spc. Monet Wigfall, 155 Inland Cargo Transportation Company, 53rd MCB food service specialist, the winner of the competition. “Yes, there was a team that won, but really you all won,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kenneth Leeds, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) deputy commanding officer, “The food was phenomenal, you all did an absolutely outstanding job, had a good time and you learned.” The brigade plans to include other military branches in next year’s competition.
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Army children are at a slightly higher risk for mental disorders, but they’re also incredibly resilient, say mental health and education experts. As children and teens continue to cope with the fallout of frequent moves, uncertainty and parents who have deployed multiple times and may face physical or invisible wounds themselves, it’s the people who see them most frequently – their educators and especially parents – who are most likely to recognize a problem, said Dr. Paula K. Raunch, the director of a program with the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital. Raunch spoke during a Family Forum presentation at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, held Monday through Wednesday, here. “Parents are the experts on their own children,” she said. “Because development is so variable child to child, it’s the people who know a child best who are likely to be able to intervene most quickly. They’re the ones who quickly recognize ‘This might be fine for someone else’s child, but this is not normal behavior for my child.’” Parents shouldn’t expect children to respond or act the way adults would in similar situations, she added, explaining that something that may seem as simple as changing schools can be deeply traumatic to some children. In fact, depression can express itself as rage and anger in teenagers, said Retired Col. Steve Cozza, a professor of psychiatry and associate director of the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University. Parents may not realize their children need help until it’s too late. That’s particularly troubling, Raunch and Cozza agreed, because a recent study found that as many as 30 percent of teenagers have had suicid-
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al thoughts. That number is slightly higher for military children. No one should look at those figures as solely a military problem, however, Raunch said. Compounding the problem is a nationwide shortage of mental health services for children. Col. Rebecca Porter, commander of Dunham Health Clinic at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, said telebehavorial health is becoming more available, in part to offset that shortage. She said the Army’s Surgeon General is adding a child and family behavioral health service to its behavioral health service line over the next three years. It includes “intervention in consultation with primary care providers. So many behavioral health needs that come into our treatment facilities come in through primary care. They don’t start in specialty care clinics,” Porter said. Another component of the new program involves community outreach. Behavioral health providers will be available in the schools and on installations to work with educators. When teachers – who spend all day with children – notice changes in behavior, “there can be some professionals right there to consult with,” Porter said. While military children face greater stressors and challenges as a result of their military lifestyle, no one should treat military children as victims, Cozza said, saying that military life actually provides a lot of advantages.
“I think it’s an important point that we not miss that many of these military kids view their military lifestyle as an asset and a key differentiator,” said Julie Broad of the Army Resiliency Directorate’s Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program. “As the world becomes flatter, whether we’re an adolescent or an adult, anything in our lives that brings mental agility and adaptability is a great asset and a great skill for us. I think today’s military teens certainly know that this is something that can be capitalized upon.” Soldiers found the program’s resiliency training so helpful they asked for a similar program for their families, and the Resilient Teen Pilot includes a series of performance enhancements and learning enhancement skills. The program is also working with teenagers either about to go to college or who have just started college to talk about study skills, energy management and how to adjust to leaving home. “When I meet with teens across the country and talk about the skills that they’re learning and the common language that they’re using, I think that we’re at a paradigm shift where the Army’s investment in resilience skills is making its way to the dining room table,” said Broad. “When I look at these Army teens and I look at them in the eye and I see the strength that they have, there’s no doubt in my mind that these are going to be the future military and civilian leaders for the next generation.”
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Trick-or-treating will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 31 Dental Activity will host the Joint Base Langley-Eusat Fort Eustis. Only children ages 12 and younger may par- tis Native American Heritage observance at 10:30 a.m., ticipate. There will be additional security forces patrols in Nov. 5 at Wylie Theater. The guest speaker is Jaime Helthe housing areas during this time. mick, Jamestown Settlement Museum historic site supervisor. Daylight saving time ends For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 2. Don’t for- King at 314-7799 or Leah Mallo at 314-7716. get to set your clocks back one hour and check smoke deOpen Season and Health Benefits Fair tector batteries. ■ Open Season – The 2014 Open Season for federSummary court officer al appropriated fund employees will take place Nov. 10 The summary court officer detailed to secure and make through Dec. 8. During this period, eligible employees proper disposition of the personal effects of Lt. Col. Eliza- can enroll or make changes to their health benefits, flexbeth S. Bobb is Maj. Roberto Nunez, U.S. ArmyTraining and ible spending accounts, and dental and vision insurance Doctrine Command. Anyone having knowledge of money programs. The 2015 federal employees’ health benefits or property due to the deceased or has claims against the premium rates are available at www.opm.gov/insure/ deceased’s estate, contact Maj. Nunez at (757) 501-6544. health/rates/index.asp. For more information and additional resource materials, visit www.opm.gov. To enroll Summary court officer in the Flexible Spending Program, employees can visit The summary court officer detailed to secure and make http://www.fsafeds.com or call (877) 372-3337 toll-free. proper disposition of the personal effects of Lt. Col. Brian Enrollments do not carry forward from year to year and Kerns is Capt. Joseph Brown, U.S. Army ROTC at Old Do- current participants must re-enroll for 2015. ■ Health Benefits Fair – The Fort Eustis Open Seaminion University. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the de- son Benefits Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 6 at the Army Transportation Museum at 300 Washceased’s estate, contact Capt. Brown at (757) 683-3670. ington Blvd. Participating healthcare provider represenTRADOC civilian professional development tatives will be available to answer questions and provide The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command presents health plan brochures, while supplies last. For more in“The Future of the U.S. Army and the Civilian Corps” from formation, Army employees can contact Nicolas Graham 1:30 to 3 p.m., Nov. 4 at Wylie Theater. The guest speak- at the Civilian Employee Advisory Center at 878-2538. er is Gen. David G. Perkins, TRADOC commanding gener- Air Force employees can contact Vonda Reid at the 633rd al.The event is also open to Army civilians from other agen- Force Support Squadron Personnel office at 878-0661. cies on Fort Eustis. For more information, contact Barbara Melton at 501-6865 Home buying and selling seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a or barbara.b.melton.civ@mail.mil. Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18 and Holiday Card Lane Contest a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20. The 16th annual Holiday Card Lane Contest will take place Both seminars will take place at the Soldier Support CenNov. 4 through Jan. 5, 2015 at theTransportation Museum’s ter at 650 Monroe Ave. Industry speakers will include a fence on Washington Boulevard. All Fort Eustis units, agen- realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. cies and private organizations are invited to submit entry The free seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military cards that best symbolize the holiday season. This year’s members, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their family members. theme is “Every Day is a Gift, Let’s Celebrate.” To register, call 878-5579/5687 at least three business All cards must include the unit identifier and must be between 4’ x 4’ and 4’ x 8’ plywood.The back of the card must days prior to attending the seminar of your choice. be covered in plastic, paint must be weather resistant, and flex ties must be used to attach cards to the fence. Entries Family Advocacy Program can be placed on the fence from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Advocacy Prodeadline for placing contest eligible entries is Dec. 9. Cards gram is offering the following classes at 2115 Pershing will be judged on community message, creativity, design, Ave. effort and originality. Judging will take place Dec. 10. ■ Anger Awareness, Stress Management, Conflict Cards that have been placed in previous years may be Resolution, and Relaxation – All classes are available displayed to show spirit, however those cards are not eli- upon request. ■ Dads: The Basics – 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 6 and 13. gible to participate in this year’s contest. An awards ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the museum’s au- New and expecting fathers can learn what to expect ditorium. All cards must be removed from the fence Jan. when “she’s expecting,” how to soothe a crying baby 5, by close of business. and where to get help when needed. For registration forms and more information, contact Liezel ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 Bambao at 878-3119 or liezel.d.bambao.civ@mail.mil. a.m. to noon, Nov. 14. 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domestic violence and child abuse. The seminar includes information about who is at risk, which resources are available and the tools needed to maintain a healthy relationship. ■ RunYour Relationship – 2 to 4 p.m., Nov. 3. Attendees will learn the skills needed for effective communication, conflict resolution, forgiveness, rebuilding trust and identifying and satisfying personal needs. To register and for more information, call 878-0807. No children please.
Exchange extended holiday return policy To make gift-giving easier, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service is extending the return policy for items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24. The JBLE Exchange’s holiday return and exchange policy offers extended terms through Jan. 31, 2015. Refunds with sales receipts will be processed as matching forms of payment (cash for cash, credit for credit card). Customers returning items without sales receipts will receive Exchange gift cards. Items purchased online at shopmyexchange.com can also be returned to JBLE Exchanges. For more information, visit the customer service desk at the Exchange.
Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for November will include: ■ Advanced Individual Training Spouses Welcome Reception – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. ■ AIT Students and Spouses Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. Children are welcome. ■ Army FamilyTeam Building: Military Knowledge – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 12-14. Registration is required. ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Briefer Trainer Course – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 7. Registration is required. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 4 and 18. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 25. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 20. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 21. ■ Installation Volunteer Orientation – 10 to 11 a.m., Nov. 4. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Nov. 21. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 17-20. Registration is required. ■ Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 24. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
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Trick-or-treating will take place from dusk to 8 p.m., The Air Combat Command Change of Command CerOct. 31 at base housing. Only children ages 12 and young- emony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Nov. 4 at the 27 Fighter er may participate. There will be additional security forces Squadron Hangar. Team Langley personnel are invited and patrols in the housing areas during this time. encouraged to attend the Change of Command. Personnel are requested to be in place not later than 9:30 a.m. Zombie Run Due to limited parking in and around the 27 FS Hangar, The 10th Intelligence Squadron is hosting a Zombie 5k buses will be available to shuttle personnel from the parkstarting at the Bayview Commonwealth Center Oct. 31 at ing lot located at the corner of Dogwood Ave and Mag9 a.m., check-in at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration is $35 and nolia St (near the commissary) beginning at 0900 and day-of registration is $40; $10 to be a zombie. All proceeds running till 9:30 a.m. ACC HQ Campus personnel are ensupport the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. This is a family couraged to walk to the ceremony. Buses will run back friendly event, so bring spouses and children. Halloween to the parking lot immediately following the ceremony. Please contact ACC Protocol at 764-5044 if there are costumes are encouraged. For more information or to volunteer for the run, contact questions. Staff Sgt. Darren Diones or Senior Airman Charlene JarStreet Smart rell at 225-1221. Street Smart is a program that demonstrates the conHalloween Hysteria: “Wild Asylum” sequences of poor choices such as drunk driving, drug The Halloween Hysteria: “Wyld Asylum” event will be abuse, eating, texting and talking on the phone while held Oct. 31 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the Lang- driving, and not wearing seat belts. Paramedics from ley Community Commons The event is $5 all night; Free Florida are giving a brief about Street Smart at the Langto all participants in costume from 9 to 9:30pm. Partici- ley Base Theater, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. For more information about the Street Smart program, pants must be 18+ years of age. Music will be provided by DJ Blue Beast, and there is a Costume Contest call the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office at 501-8224. at Midnight, a Glow Cornhole Competition and light re633rd MDG volunteers freshments available. Community Programs is looking for volunteer support in The 633rd Medical Group members request volunthe following areas: teers to babysit Nov. 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at ■ Admissions/Resale - 8:45pm to 1 a.m. Oct. 31 the Langley Chapel Annex during an official function. For more information, call 764-2983/2984. Any person 18 and older that can be cleared through a background check is eligible to babysit. Daylight saving time ends For more information or to volunteer, contact Staff Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m., Nov. 2. Don’t for- Sgt. Janna Ybarra at 764-4186. get to set your clocks back one hour and check smoke deJBLE hunting season tector batteries. Controlled hunts for white-tailed deer will be conducted Active-duty flu vaccines during non-duty hours on weekends and some Federal HolThe 633rd Medical Group will begin conducting flu vac- idays at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Hunting is only available cination venues during the following dates and times. At to active duty, retired military, Guard, Reserve, civil service this time, MDG personnel are only vaccinating active-du- personnel and their families. All persons interested in party military members. Venues for all other beneficiaries will ticipating in the controlled hunting program must obtain a be announced at a later date. base hunting permit that will require a Virginia state license, All active-duty members must receive their flu vaccine hunter’s safety certificate and registration of all firearms from a military treatment facility and are not authorized to with Security Forces. The following events take place during hunting season on receive flu vaccines from a local civilian pharmacy/practice. Venues will be held in the MDG atrium on Oct. 31. Joint Base Langley-Eustis: ■ Archery season will run through Nov. 1. Hours of operation are from 6 to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ■ Firearm season (shotgun slug only) runs Nov. 15 to and 2 to 4 p.m. For more information about flu vaccinations, call the Jan. 3. To sign up for hunting season, contact the volunteer hunt Immunizations clinic at 764-6985, or Public Health at coordinator at Langleygw@aol.com, or the Civil Engineer 764-6731. Squadron Environmental Element Natural Resources secBeneficiaries’ flu vaccines tion at 764- 1090. The 633rd Medical Group opened up flu venues to all beneficiaries. Venues will be held in the MDG atrium on Motorcycle rider courses the following days: Oct. 31. Hours of operation: 6 to 8 The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2 to 4 p.m. motorcycle courses: For more information, call the Immunizations Clinic at ■ Experienced Rider’s Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 4 764-6985, or Public Health at 764-6731. p.m., Nov. 12, Training Area 14-A at 3300 Wilson Ave.
■ Advanced Rider’s Course (ARC) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 4, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Motorcycle courses are offered to active-duty U.S. military members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw-mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. The Beginner Rider’s Course is not offered at Fort Eustis; however, active-duty military can take the BRC at Fort Lee or Little Creek free of charge. The BRC is also offered for a fee at Thomas Nelson Community College, Tidewater Community College, Rappahannock Community College and other local colleges. For more information about the motorcycle rider courses, call 501-8261/8224/8230.
JBLE clubs events The following events are held at the Fort Eustis and Langley Club: ■ Sunday Brunch – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 26 at the Langley Club. ■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Fort Eustis Club. ■ Latin Night – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., every Friday at the Fort Eustis Club, and 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. ■ Football Frenzy – The Langley Club will open at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL regular season games. A drawing of a special VIP package will take place each day. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at 878-5700, and the Langley Club at 766-1361.
Military Classic Golf Tournament Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Hampton Roads Military Classic of the South Golf Tournament Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m., at Kiskiack Golf Club in Williamsburg. The lowest scoring team comprised of active-duty military members, retirees or civilians, representing their unit or command, will receive a special trophy and prizes. The Major Military Command, Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will receive the Veteran’s Trophy following the competition. Entry fee of $80 per player includes green fees, golf cart, beverages, practice range balls, breakfast and after tournament cookout. Deadline for registration is Nov. 3. In the event of rain, the backup date is Nov. 15. For more information and entry forms, contact Pete Hoyer at p.hoyer@verizon.net or 877-4022, or Don Gordon at don@safeguard.hrcoxmail.com or 497-0363.
ADC relocation The Area Defense Counsel has moved to building 68, which is located at 120 Burrell Loop in Room 230, on the second floor. The ADC is available Monday through Friday by appointment only. For questions or to make appointments, call 764-5607.
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OutsideTheGate ‘Day of the Dead’ at PFAC The Peninsula Fine Arts Center invites the community to celebrate “Day of the Dead” with free art activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 1 at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. “Dia de los Muertos,” or the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican celebration of family and friends who have passed away. The event will take place during the center’s free admission weekend, and guests can view the Environmental Impact exhibit, which features 75 works of art exploring global environmental changes. Other activities will include altar decorating, sidewalk chalk tributes, poem readings, and a poetry workshop. Face painting will also be available at $3 for children and $5 for adults. To RSVP for the poetry workshop, email akennedy@ pfac-va.org. For more information, visit www.pfac-va.org or call 596-8175.
DMV2Go visits downtown Hampton The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2Go mobile office will be at the Ruppert L. Sargent building from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 3 at 1 Franklin Street. Visitors can conduct full service DMV transactions, including applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and identification cards. The mobile office will also issue veteran identification cards if an official copy of the DD214 is provided. For more information, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/ citizen/dmv_2go.asp.
Virginia Living Museum programs ■ Beyond the Edge of the Sea Exhibit – Visitors can explore the diversity of life deep in the ocean’s wilderness at the Beyond the Edge of the Sea exhibit Nov. 1-30. The exhibit highlights more than 70 works by scientific illustrator Karen Jacobsen. ■ Frogs and Friends Day –The museum will host Frogs and Friends Day on Nov. 8. Visitors can view amphibian-related exhibits and participate in family-friendly programs and activities. Rare and exotic amphibians will also be available for viewing. ■ Star Party and Laser Light Shows – Free observing begins at sunset on Nov. 8 at the museum. Visitors can select from four shows at the planetarium: Virginia Skies at 7:30 p.m., Laser Country at 8:30 p.m. (geared toward families), Laser Queen at 10 p.m., and Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at 11:30 p.m. All shows are $6 each. ■ Story Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m., Nov. 15 to hear a nature-related story told by professional storyteller Jim Mercer. Recommended for ages 2 and above and included in museum admission. ■ Wild Gifts for the Holidays –The WildThings Museum Store introduces “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a collection of unusual and affordable nature-related items for all ages, including eco-friendly clothing, plush toys, stationary, games, and jewelry. Many items were created especially for the museum and will be available for purchase through Dec. 23. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12, and free for children
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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com ages 2 and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, Korea, Jathrough Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. pan or surrounding territory. Brides must pre-register and For more info, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org. bring proper identification along with deployment documents to a participating location. India Fest 2014 To register and locate participating salons in the Hampton The Asian Indians of Hampton Roads presents India Fest Roads area, visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com. 2014 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 8 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The event is free and open to the pub- Veterans Day events lic. Activities will include free Indian food sampling, danc■ Colonial Williamsburg’s Military March and Cereing, demonstrations, vendors, music, face painting, a Lego mony – A military march honoring America’s veterans will contest, raffles and prizes. be held at 4:20 p.m., Nov. 11, starting at the Capitol in CoFor more information, visit www.aihr.org. lonial Williamsburg. All U.S. veterans are invited to participate in the march along with the Colonial Williamsburg ‘A Taste of Fall Bazaar’ Fifes and Drums and military programs staff. Groups will The Fort Monroe Authority will host “A Taste of Fall Ba- begin forming at 4:10 p.m. and veterans unable to walk zaar” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 8 at the Fort Monroe the distance can join the march near the Magazine. FolCommunity Center at 100 Stilwell Drive. Admission is lowing the march, a commemoration ceremony honoring free. Activities will include entertainment, music, shop- America’s veterans will take place at the Courthouse on ping, pony rides and more. Food and beverages will be Market Square. For more information, visit www.colonialavailable for purchase. williamsburg.com or call (800) 447-8679. For more information, contact Nicole Dennis at 727-6835. ■ MacArthur Memorial – The City of Norfolk will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 2 p.m., Nov. 11 at the MacArFree Admission to Colonial Williamsburg thur Memorial at 198 Bank Street. The event is free and ColonialWilliamsburg is offering free admission tickets Nov. open to the public and will include remarks and a short 8-11 to active-duty military, National Guard, Reserves, military program, followed by a wreath-laying in the Rotunda. For retirees and veterans and their dependents. The “Honoring more information, visit www.macarthurmemorial.org or Service to America” ticket provides free admission to Colo- call 441-2965. nial Williamsburg exhibition sites, art museums and many ■ Virginia War Memorial – The 58th annual Commondaytime programs.Tickets also include free parking at the Vis- wealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., itor Center, a showing of “Williamsburg –The Story of a Patri- Nov. 11 at the Virginia War Memorial at 621 South Belviot,” and complimentary use of the shuttle buses. dere Street in Richmond.The event is free and open to the Service members do not need to be present and tickets public. It will take place in the E. Bruce Heilman Amphiwill be provided to dependents with valid identification. theater and the Shrine of Memory on the grounds of the Military veterans who separated honorably before retire- memorial. The keynote speaker is Virginia Governor Terry ment can present a copy of their DD Form 214. Free tick- McAuliffe. For more information, visit www.warmemorial. ets are available at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Vis- org or call (804) 786-2074. itor Center and on-site ticket sales locations. ■ Virginia War Museum – The American Legion, BraxFor more information, visit www.colonialwilliamsburg. ton-Perkins Post #25 will sponsor a Veterans Day Ceremocom or call (800) 447-8679. ny at 11 a.m., Nov. 11 at the Victory Arch in Newport News. The Victory Arch is located at 25th Street and West Avenue Veterans Writing Project seminar and the event is free and open to the public. Following the The College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Busi- ceremony, the public is invited to learn about America’s rich ness will host a Veterans Writing Project seminar from 9 a.m. military heritage at the Virginia War Museum at 9285 Warto 5 p.m., Nov. 8-9 at 101 Ukrop Way in Williamsburg. The wick Boulevard. All guests visiting the museum on Veterevent is free and open to veterans. Attendees will learn how ans Day will receive $1 off general admission. Regular adto write about their unique military experiences. Upon com- mission is $7 for adults, $6 for military personnel and senior pletion of the seminar, participants will be eligible to join the citizens ages 62 and older, and $5 for children ages 7-18. Hampton Roads Veterans Writing Group, publish pieces in Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturthe official literary journal and read their work at the Center day and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, visfor Veterans Engagement’s public performances. it www.warmuseum.org or call 247-8523. To register, visit http://www.wmvwp.com/vwp-11-14. For ■ Virginia BeachVeterans Day Parade and Ceremony more information, email sjpressler@email.wm.edu. – The Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations and Veterans of Foreign Wars will sponsor a Veterans Day Operation Wedding Gown event Parade and Ceremony on Nov. 11. The parade will kick off Brides Across America will give away free wedding at 9 a.m. at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue and end at the gowns to military brides during its annual Operation Wed- Tidewater Veterans Memorial at 19th Street, across from ding Gown nationwide event scheduled for Nov. 9-15. To the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Following the paqualify, brides or their fiancé must be serving in the mil- rade, a formal ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at the itary and either currently deployed, scheduled for a fu- Tidewater Veterans Memorial. For more information, visture deployment or have been deployed within the last it www.vbgov.com.
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