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Transporters endure Fire and Ice challenge PG. 11 President awards Medal of Honor to Green Beret medic PG. 10
Master Sgt. John Chapman immortalized at hometown commemoration PG. 8
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• October 5, 2018 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jared Martin, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief uses an advanced target pointer/illuminator/aiming laser during night fire weapons training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 23. Combat arms training and maintenance instructors keep airmen mission ready with weapons training and equipment.
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633 ABW, mission ready, at all times By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
U.S. Air Force Airmen deploy to austere locations across the globe every year in support Air Force, Joint and Coalition missions. The 633rd Security Forces Squadron’s mission to maintain a worldwide deployable combat force; delivering a professional and integrated defense force anytime and anywhere. But it’s up to the 633rd SFS combat arms training and maintenance instructors keep the battlefield Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, mission ready for all possible scenarios, including night operations. “It is compulsory for battlefield Airmen to fire at night because of the importance of acclimating to the environment while using the equipment,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Murat Elahi, 633rd SFS CATM NCO in charge. “When you have these two things meshed together, you have an Airman who will be better able to meet the needs of the combatant commander.”
During this training, the Airmen get mechanical training on how to mount, don and troubleshoot equipment such as the night vision goggles and the aiming laser. The technology today makes things more comfortable and user friendly, but knowing how to wear the gear and be practical in the battlefield cannot be undermined, according to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Julius Taylor, 633rd SFS CATM instructor. All these aspects are trained to become second nature, almost like breathing. When the Airmen are down range, the equipment used during night operations won’t feel foreign because they are not using it for the first time, they have practiced and are ready to execute the mission. “We get letters all the time from our Airmen down range saying ‘thank you for teaching me how to use my weapon properly’ or ‘thank you for teaching me how to use my equipment properly,’” Taylor said. He believes the only thing that should be on an Airman’s mind is how to accomplish the mission, not how to use their gear.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jared Martin, 633rd Security Forces Squadron flight chief readies his night vision goggles during night fire weapons training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 23.
“Here at combat arms we pride ourselves in giving the best quality of training possible; we are not just out at the gun range all the time, while in the classroom we’re instructors and motivators,” Taylor said. “People need to realize that we are not just doing this to interrupt anybody, it serves a purpose. We want to send our guys down range with the best equipment and the best training possible to do their mission and be successful.”
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JBLE celebrates Oktoberfest By Senior Airman Derek Seifert
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. service members and their families fill their plates during Oktoberfest.
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U.S. Service members celebrate Oktoberfest Sept. 28, 2018, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Oktoberfest is a festival that was held to celebrate the marriage of Prince Ludwig and Therese of Saxe-Hildburghhausen in Munich, Germany in 1820 and only horse racing was the source of entertainment. Over 200 years, the festival has been expanded to including beer stalls, merry-go-rounds and other amusements.
U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Derek Seifert
U.S. Army First Sergeant Taelimu Herrera, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) first sergeant, dances with a member of the Happy Dutchmen during Oktoberfest at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 28. The Oktoberfest festival traditionally marks the beginning of the fall season.
U.S. Army Private First Class Sesia Dowden, 149th Seaport Operations Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) cargo specialist, competes for the longest keg toss during Oktoberfest.
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Airman welcomes competition like an island breeze
U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jairzinho Burke, 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, thinks about the upcoming games at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 13. Burke aspires to represent the nation by being selected as a member of the U.S. All Armed Forces soccer team.
By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec 633RD PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
Born great
“I was actually named after a soccer player called Jairzinho,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jairzinho Burke, 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate paralegal. “He scored in every world cup game in 1994, which is the year I was born, and it’s interesting because I play the same position he did (right wing).” Growing up with the name Jairzinho, Burke felt a responsibility to live up to that name; he had to play soccer and had to be known. “Growing up in Jamaica is a little bit of everything,” Burke said. “The school system is rough and its fun; everything is just very, very competitive.” Burke started playing cricket and soccer at the age of five but didn’t really show his zeal for soccer until he reached middle school. Throughout elementary school, children in Jamaica are introduced to sports, but middle school is where the competitive scene kicks in with the all-island leagues.
Some achieve greatness
“When we practiced our goal wasn’t ‘let’s compete’ our goal was ‘we’re taking the trophy home,’” Burke said. “If
you don’t get 1st, 2nd or 3rd place (in Jamaica) you’re not getting anything, there is no such thing as a participation medal or let’s go get ice cream. If you lose, you better work your butt off and try again next year.” When he played soccer in the 15-and-under category, Burke wasn’t as big as the other players and couldn’t match their skill. However, he was fast and determined to take on others. Burke started to put in extra hours anyway he could, training his body in the gym and polishing his skills on the field. This lead to the coach telling Burke to start a U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jairzinho Burke, 633rd Air game during the quarter finals. Base Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, sits at the soccer
Some have greatness thrust upon them “From that day on, I’ve started on every team I’ve been on,” Burke said. “That just made me work harder to keep it up, I can’t be less than what I’ve achieved.” It was instilled in Burke from a young age, you play to win and learn from failure so you can win next time. A passion and drive for excellence that would lead him to what he now calls home. With the Airman’s creed and squadron mottos at basic military training such as “Second to none, come get some,” by the 322nd Training squadron and “Wolfpack, lead the way,” by the 331st TRS, Burke gravitated to the Air Force. “Any team I go to I want them to be better than me because I know that at the end of it I’m going to be accomplished,” Burke said. “Anything I can use to motivate me
field during the intramural soccer season. Burke started playing soccer at the age of 5 in Maypen, Jamaica.
to be better, like friendly competition, I welcome it.” As part of the JBLE Soccer Club, Burke has had the opportunity to lead as a captain, help people train to make the team and surround himself by others, who just like him want to be the best. Called to be a wingman, a leader and a warrior in a culture of integrity, excellence and service before self, Burke pushes forward to be the best. “The competition drives me, if there is no competition, then honestly I’m not motivated,” Burke said. “I want to keep going further than the Air Force level, I want to go to the All Armed Forces to encounter more competition and the next challenge.”
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Working to inspire others An Airman’s dedication to self-improvement By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Donald Beaufort, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, sits on a weight bench at Shellbank Fitness Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
He paces backstage as he anxiously awaits for his number to be called. The overwhelming smell of self-tanner is a brief, but welcomed distraction. They can’t be seen, but they are definitely heard. Friends cheering from the crowd shift that unsure feeling into a prideful smile. It’s not so bad. All that’s left to do is flex. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Donald Beaufort, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, returned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis after his deployment with renewed inspiration for physical fitness, but also a desire to motivate others to
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work toward their best selves. “Deploying was a good experience, but there were a lot of bad times,” Beaufort said. “I was stressed and couldn’t deal with work so, I would go to the gym to vent and blow off steam. That’s where I found my calm.” As the gym became a part of the Jamaica native’s daily routine, familiar faces turned into workout buddies and friendly competition became motivation. So, when a friend recommended participating in a bodybuilding competition, Beaufort decided to step out of his comfort zone. “I was unsure about it at first because I wasn’t confident enough to get up there and show my body,” Beaufort said. “I had so much
7 support from my squadron and I started training for it. Even though I didn’t place (in the competition) like I wanted to, I saw what I was able to accomplish and it opened up a whole new world to me.” Beaufort describes his newfound passion for bodybuilding as a lifestyle that he actively works on whether he is lifting weights in the gym or not. While working in JBLE’s fitness assessment cell, conducting fitness tests, Beaufort said he wants to encourage Airmen to look past their annual physical fitness tests and push themselves to take on new challenges. One such challenge was the Langley Classics Bodybuilding competition held on Sept. 29 at Shellbank Fitness Center. He decided to organize a free bodybuilding competition to give others the same opportunity he was given. “I hope these competitions give Airmen an extra incentive to work on their physique,” Beaufort said. » See INSPIRE | 11
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Master Sgt. John Chapman immortalized at hometown commemoration
U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell
Members attend a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. Chapman was raised in Windsor Locks. He was posthumously given the Medal of Honor along with the rank of master sergeant for his actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar, also known as Roberts Ridge, in Afghanistan in March 2002.
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24TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN.
The town of Windsor Locks is relatively small, totaling 12,500 residents, but is home to an international airport, the 1965 Little League World Series championship and most recently a recipient of the nation’s highest decoration for valor. The hometown of Master Sgt. John Chapman commemorated the life of the Special Tactics combat controller, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor a few months ago for his valorous efforts during the Battle of Takur Ghar in 2002.
Friends, family, supporters and military members past and present showed up in droves to celebrate the life of Chapman with an MOH monument dedication, a parade and a ceremony. “John’s legacy will live on and our teammates past and present and those of the future, will strive to live by those same virtues that made John,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Claude Tudor, Jr., commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing, the sole wing dedicated to Special Tactics Airmen. “Those virtues that started here in Windsor Locks … the thread that was woven in this 9.5-mile city on the Connecticut River.” Chapman graduated from Windsor Locks
High School in 1983, where he excelled as an athlete on the varsity soccer team and dive team. He joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after in 1985, as an information systems operator and later volunteered to join the Special Tactics community. Special Tactics is U.S. Special Operations Command’s tactical air and ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force, leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battle eld surgery operations. In February 2002, Chapman deployed to Afghanistan as part of a joint special operations team. On the team, his role was to conduct
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precision strikes by integrating airpower onto the battle eld. On March 4, 2002, Chapman was killed during Operation ANACONDA, when he knowingly sacri ced his life to fend off a rocket-propelled grenade attack on an incoming MH-47 “Chinook” helicopter carrying a quick reaction force of U.S. Army Rangers and Air Force ST Airmen. Chapman was initially awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions, but after a thorough review, it was upgraded to the Medal of Honor by President Donald Trump, who presented it to his widow, Valerie Nessel, during a White House ceremony, on Aug. 22. Chapman is the rst Special Tactics Airman to receive the Medal of Honor and upon receiving the decoration, Chapman was posthumously promoted to the rank of master sergeant. Thomas Saadi, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, dedicated a monument to Chapman’s honor at the town’s memorial hall, before the procession marched down Main Street to the Windsor Locks amphitheater to begin the ceremony to celebrate his life.
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“We all must remember the fallen, because they are not just names on a plaque … they were brothers, sisters and friends, who have sacri ced their lives on the mantle of freedom just as Chapman had,” said Saadi during the mantle dedication. “They served, they fought and they paid the ultimate sacri ce in service to this nation.” ST Operators with the 24th SOW, the unit Chapman was assigned to when he lost his life, conducted a military free fall into the event to kick off the celebration, as the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band played the National Anthem followed by four C-130 Hercules with the Air National Guard’s 103rd Airlift Wing buzzing over the crowd. Governor Dannel Malloy and Representative John Larson spoke during the ceremony, sharing appreciation to the Chapman family and military veterans for their sacri ces. “I often think of how dif cult it must be to answer the call, especially today in America, less than 1 percent, of the nation serves in our military,” said Larson. “And, to have the exemplary Americans like John Chapman step forward and do what
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generations before him have done is a tip of the hat to all those who serve this great nation of ours.” As the ceremony came to a close, Tudor detailed the events of Chapman’s sacri ce, his reverence for the city of Windsor Locks and offered examples of how the sel ess, never-quit virtues that Chapman exemplied can be found in sacri ces of ST Airmen today.
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“The use of strong, descriptive language in William Ernest Henley’s poem, ‘Invictus,’ clearly convey its theme to never lose hope, no matter the circumstance, that you control your fate, and you decide your future,” said Tudor. “John was the master of his fate, he paid the ultimate sacri ce to save his teammates. And that very character of John, was originally forged from this city called Windsor Locks.”
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Force Master Sgt. Jonathan Rattay, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Brass Band NCO in charge, plays Taps during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30. Chapman was raised in Windsor Locks. [Top] A wreath is presented during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration for U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman at Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 30, 2018. [Bottom] Family members of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Chapman unveil a memorial in his honor during a memorial dedication and Medal of Honor commemoration at Windsor Locks.
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President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in the East Room of the White House.
President awards Medal of Honor to Green Beret medic By Devon L. Suits ARMY.MIL
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President Donald J. Trump presented the Medal of Honor to former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II at a ceremony Monday, for his heroic actions during an operation in Shok Valley, Afghanistan. Shurer, who serves as a member of the Secret Service Counter Assault Team, and his wife Miranda, were invited to the White House to meet with the president several weeks ago. However, Trump said they had no clue as to why. “(Shurer) walked into the Oval Office, and I told Ron he was going to receive our nation’s highest military honor,” the president said. “It will be a moment I will never forget.” Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, Shurer spent most of his life growing up in Washington State. With a desire to serve, he tried to enlist but was initially rejected by the military due to a medical condi-
tion, the president said. “I can’t believe it! That was a bad mistake,” said Trump, garnering a laugh from the audience. After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Shurer enlisted as a medic with the U.S. Army. He quickly completed his Advanced Individual Training, and it didn’t take long for Shurer to join Special Forces. On his second deployment, April 6, 2008, Shurer put his life on the line to save the lives of four Special Forces Soldiers and 10 Afghan commandos. “Ron was among the few dozen Special Forces [Soldiers] and 100 Afghan commandos that dropped by helicopter into Shok Valley — a rocky, barren valley, far away from any reinforcements,” Trump said. “Ron was the only medic in the team, and while he was still at the base of the mountain, the first team began to scale the cliffs toward the village.” As the lead element moved up the mountain, more than 200
well-trained enemies ambushed the American and Afghan forces. A storm of rocket-propelled grenades and machine gun and sniper fire rained down on the joint force. Former Staff Sgt. Ryan Wallen was one of the first to be injured. Shurer ran to him to treat his injuries. “[The team] heard over the radio that American fighters near the top of the mountain were pinned down, and some were critically injured,” Trump said. “There was blood all over the place. It was a tough, tough situation to be in.” Shurer joined a small team of Soldiers and commandos and began to move up the mountain, fighting back and dodging gunfire along the way. When he reached the top, one of Shurer’s close friends — an Afghan interpreter named Edris Khan, who went by C.K. — was already dead. Then-Staff Sgt. Dillon Behr and then-Staff Sgt. Luis Morales were also injured, and
• October 5, 2018 Shurer did all he could to treat their wounds. “Ron’s presence during that time was calm, cool and collected, and he is the only reason why I am alive today,” Behr said during a media roundtable Sunday. “At one moment I thought I was going to pass ... Ron slapped me across the face and said, ‘Wake up, you’re not going to die today!’” According to Behr, the bullet that struck him went through the ball in his hip, barely missing his femoral artery. Behr was the communications sergeant during the operation. Through all the chaos, there was a brief moment that “Ron realized that this was probably (going to be the) end,” Trump said, adding that Shurer just said a prayer, “asking that his wife and son would be okay with what was going to happen.” “I realized that this situation was deteriorating and I remember saying a prayer out loud, ‘God, you’ve just got to help us,’” said then-Capt. Kyle Walton during the media event. Walton was the commander during that operation. “We’d already called in innumerable danger-close air strikes. Right after I said that prayer, there was a pretty devastating explosion directly on top of our position.” “I remember, as my ears were popping and the dust cleared … Ron Shurer had his body over the casualties. Even at the final moment, when we were sure that it was over, Ron was still thinking about Dillon, Luis, and the other guys around.” Ron continued to care for his comrades. Later on in the fight, then-Staff Sgt. John Walding was shot and received a traumatic amputation to his leg. Shurer “directed another (Soldier) to help stem the bleeding,” Trump said. Then-Master Sgt. Scott Ford, the team sergeant during the operation, was also injured. Initially, Ford was shot in the chest plate. Shortly after, another sniper bullet hit Ford — this time penetrating his left arm and bouncing off Shurer’s helmet. “Ron said it felt like he had been
hit over the head with a baseball bat,” Trump said. “He got up, and in pretty bad shape, bandaged Scott’s arm.” Egressing from the scene, Shurer and a team of commandos and Special Forces Soldiers used some tubular nylon webbing to help lower the casualties down the side of the mountain. “When they reached the base of the mountain, Ron raced to each patient, giving them lifesaving care. They were bleeding profusely and [he prepared] them to be evacuated by helicopter,” Trump said. “Ron was not done yet. He charged back to the mountain … and then rejoined the fight. “For more than six hours, Ron bravely faced down the enemy. Not a single American died in that brutal battle, thanks in great measure to Ron’s heroic actions,” the president said. Many of Shurer’s team were in attendance for the momentous occasion, including: Retired Sgt. 1st Class Dillon Behr, then-Spc. Michael Carter, then-Staff Sgt. Luis Morales, then-Master Sgt. Scott Ford, Sgt. 1st Class Seth Howard, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Plants, Lt. Col Kyle Walton, Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Willams, and then-Sgt. 1st Class Karl Wurzbach. Two former Afghan interpreters also were in attendance, BaRoz Mohammad and Zia Gahforri. Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Gen. Raymond A. Thomas III, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey were also in attendance to acknowledge Shurer’s heroic actions. “Ron epitomizes the values of our team, of the Green Berets everywhere, the U.S. Army, and of the American population. And all those things came together during that battle,” Walton said during the media event. “We are all here today in large part due to Ron’s efforts. And we’re able to help our nation recognize this guy, as well as the service he continues to provide to our nation.”
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U.S. Army Soldiers seal a leaking pipe in a damage control simulator during a Fire and Ice Challenge at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 28. Soldiers had to work together to repair a hole in a wall and seal the pipe inside the simulator representing a ship’s hull.
Transporters endure Fire and Ice challenge By Senior Airman Derek Seifert
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade and the 597th Transportation Brigade from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and Transportation Headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia, participated in a Fire and Ice Challenge Sept. 28, 2018 at JBLE. The three, eight-person teams were tested on their teamwork ability to finish three challenges with the fastest time. During the first challenge, competitors correctly donned fire protection equipment including a respirator. After donning the fire protection equipment, each team was timed on how quickly they could extinguish a fire and rescue a simulated casualty. The last event of the challenge took place in the damage control simulator which represented a ship’s hull with pipes that had burst and a hole in a side wall. “For our Army boat person-
U.S. Army Capt. Morgan Carter, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade logistics officer, dons fire protection equipment during the Fire and Ice Challenge.
nel, this is something they do on a regular basis since every vessel needs a fire team and they need to know how to stop leaks,” said U.S Army Capt. Morgan Carter, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 832nd Trans. Btn., 597th Trans. Bde., logistics officer. “It was a good team building exercise and gave us perspective to what some of the enlisted transporters go through.” Normally, officers coordinate and oversee the training the enlisted Soldiers participate in, limiting officer opportunities to participate in or see this training hands-on.
“The hardest part for me was the time constraints--it is pretty unbelievable that people are required to put on all the fire equipment on in two minutes,” Carter said. “Also, just getting used to the environment--you need to have a good take on your bearings because the only way out was to find the fire hose and hopefully follow it in the right direction.” The Fire and Ice Challenge provided transportation officers and senior leadership the opportunity to experience potentially life-saving training that normally, only boat crew Soldiers who have been identified as part of their ships fire team go through. “I took a huge lesson in teamwork away from this challenge,” said 1st Lt. Clay Confer, 690th RPOE, 832nd Trans. Btn., 597th Trans. Bde. Distribution Platoon platoon leader. “You can always learn from anyone; it doesn’t matter if it’s a brandnew Soldier straight from Advanced Individual Training or the colonel.” At the end of the challenge, the 7th Transportation Brigade was named the victors over the Transportation Headquarters team and the 597th Trans. Bde.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Laura King, 633rd Force Support Squadron commander poses with the winners of the Langley Classics Bodybuilding competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 29.
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“Even if they are not mentallyready to get up on a stage now, it can be a future goal. I also want to help people competing for the first time to kind of break the ice.” Beaufort also learned how to navigate and conquer the unique challenges that come with organizing a large event for the first time. He said he knew he couldn’t do it alone so he turned to a professional for guidance. Outside of active duty work, Tech. Sgt. Magnum McCrae, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron, NCO in charge of surgical services administration, is a professional bodybuilder and co-founder of a business that promotes bodybuilding competitions. McCrae said over the years he has learned about the hard work and stress that comes with hosting a bodybuilding competition. “When he came to me, he didn’t know anything about putting together a bodybuilding show and organizing an event like this is stressful, especially when you still have to worry about your job in the military,” McCrae said. “But he did what he had to do in a very short time and I think the show was a success. I know it meant a lot to the competitors,
The trophy for the Langley Classics Bodybuilding competition is placed on stage.
even more so for the first-time competitors with friends and family members cheering for them in the audience.” Now having a successful bodybuilding show under his belt, Beaufort said he looks forward to organizing more competitions and expanding his reach to all military members in the Hampton Roads area. “Putting on this competition has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” said Beaufort. “But I felt like this show was a reflection of me and the kind of impact I want to have on people who have the drive for improving themselves and just need a little help getting started.”
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October 9:
Open House for both Langley Air Force Base stations 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Langley Main X-Change Static Display table 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Langley Elementary school visit at 9:30 am.
October 9 and 11:
Langley Child Development Center visit 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
October 9-12:
Door to Door Fire Safety Campaign in Ft. Eustis base housing (weather dependent)
October 9-12:
Fire Suppression training at restaurants on Ft. Eustis
Fire Prevention Week 2018 will be held Oct. 7 to Oct. 13, nation wide.
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Fire Prevention Week kick off By Keith Boyd
JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
Every two and a half hours someone in the United States dies from fire, even though fire deaths have declined by 55% from 1977 to 2017. In 2017 there were 1,319,500 fire responses from fire departments; 3,400 deaths and 15,000 injuries from fire. This totaled $23 billion in fire losses. Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, was created in 1922 to raise awareness and educate communities on the importance of fire safety. In 1925 President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance throughout the United States during whichever week Oct. 9 falls on. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, is no different. Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis will observe fire prevention week with the purpose of bringing awareness to the risks fires and provide educational resources to the civilians, service members and their families. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. The Great Chicago Fire started late on Oct. 8, 1871, and continued burning until the morning of Oct. 10, 1871, killing more than 250 people, destroying more than 17,400 structures and over 2,000 acres of land. Everyone is at risk in fires, making it important for every
2017: In 2017 there were 1,319,500 fire responses from fire departments; 3,400 deaths and 15,000 injuries from fire. This totaled $23 billion in fire losses.
The JBLE Fire Emergency Services team is committed to preparing our community on the importance of fire safety. With this year’s theme primarily focusing on fire safety, education and awareness, the goal is to remind the community of fire safety and to not take fire safety for granted. Knowing and practicing the three essential steps to fire safety can make a difference in property conservation and, ultimately, save lives. Here are some precautions that can be taken to assist in the Look, Listen, and Learn: Inspect your facility or home for fire hazards on a daily basis. If you find anything suspicious, call the Fire Department. Make sure your fire and smoke alarms are properly working and know the sounds. Check every exit and remove clutter restricting proper exits. Plan fire drills in facilities to educate all on what to do upon activation of a fire or smoke alarm. Create a home escape plan and practice the plan with a drill.
member of the community to be educated in fire safety. This year’s Fire Prevention week events are scheduled October 7 through 13, using the national theme of “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” Fire Prevention Week’s campaign works to educate people about three basic, but essential, steps to reduce the likelihood of having a fire––and how to escape safely in the event of one. These steps are: “LOOK” for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them. “LISTEN” for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which Fort Eustis and Langley Fire Emergenshould be a safe distance cy Services will be hosting Fire Prevenfrom the home and where tion Week activities throughout the week everyone should know to meet. to include: “LEARN” two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and October 8: windows leading outside open Open House for both Langley Air easily and are free of clutter. Force Base stations 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
October 10:
Langley Main X-Change Static Display table 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. NASA Child Development Center visit 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
October 10-12:
Blood pressure checks at the Fort Eustis Commissary from 11a.m. to 1p.m.
October 12:
Fire Fighter Challenge Competition at Langley AFB fire dept. at 1 p.m. Each Squadron team must be a 4 person team. This will be a relay event so the entire team will not have to complete all events. These are timed events. The team with the best time wins.
October 11 and 13:
Fire Truck visits Ft. Eustis Child Development Centers
October 13:
Open House at Fire Station #1 (Bldg. 648) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fire safety trailer, Patches and Pumper Robot, Sparky the Fire Dog visit, vehicle extrication demonstration, fire safety promotion items, and of course hotdogs! To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities on JBLE, please contact the Langley AFB Fire Department at 764-4222 or email 633ces.cef. firepreve@us.af.mil or contact Ft Eustis Fire Department at 878-3131 ext. 321. To learn more about, “Look. Listen. Learn. Fire can happen anywhere” visit NFPA’s Web site at www.firepreventionweek.org.
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Summary Court Martial Officer
CW4 Hosni, Abdelkader N, 2nd Staff and Faculty, Fort Eustis, is detained as the Summary Court Martial Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Staff Sergeant Conrado Gonzalez. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, contact CW4 Hosni at 757-358-3595.
Club Connect
Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a Club Connect event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct 12, at the Langley AFB Exchange parking lot. Service members are encouraged to come together to build or join new recreational hobbies, events and activities. For more information, call MSgt. Kayne Brady (757) 764-5877.
Free Technology Exhibit
A free U.S. Air Force GovTech technology exhibit will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. The event will feature more than 35 exhibiting organizations. For more information, contact Mark Tisone at markt35854@aol.com or nicole.mitchell.1@us.af.mil.
Free Color Run
The 633rd Force Support Squadron will host a free color run at 7 a.m., Oct. 19 at the ACC Fitness Center running trail, 216 Dodd Blvd. Event participants must wear a white shirt that can possibly be ruined. Volunteers are needed for the event to monitor roadways and throw color. To volunteer, contact erica.mccallister@us.af.mil or carolina.williams@us.af.mil. For more event information, call (757) 764-5791.
Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club
Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit https://oldpointcomfort.toastmastersclubs.org or call (757) 878-2204 or (757) 878-2977.
Fort Eustis Commissary operating hours
The Fort Eustis Commissary will be open 7 days a week beginning Sept. 10. Daily hours of operation are Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call (757) 878-5966.
Free Guitar Lessons
United States Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos is conducting free beginner guitar lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the static display hangar DV room. Lessons are open to military members, civilian personnel, veterans and retirees. Members must
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Electronics Recycling Drive
The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going electronics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. Items such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & accessories, GPS devices, calculators, ebook readers, iPods/MP3 players, digital & video cameras, PDAs, iPads/tablets and video game consoles can be dropped at 159 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 764, Room 109. For more information, call (757) 764-0127.
633 ABW/EO Intakes and Closure
Due to workload and manning for Fort Eustis equal opportunity personnel, intakes will be made by appointment only until further notice. An intake package will be in the front lobby and provided as a resource for information. The Langley EO office will still accept and process walk-ins as available. The Joint Base LangleyEustis EO offices will close on Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022.
710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies
The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 11 officer (rated officers, 14NX) and 11 enlisted (intel, 1C5X1) Reserve Air Force Security Code vacancies at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rated officer vacancies are also available at Shaw Air Force Base. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s two Air Operations Center augmentation units. Some AFSCs are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, email 710COS.Workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-2251955.
Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course
Effective May 20th, Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 will no longer enter Langley Air Force Base to drop off and pick up passengers. This will impact people who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research by Hampton Roads. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757) 2226100.
Tricare Prime Suffolk opens summer 2018
Tricare Prime Suffolk will open a Family Practice and Pediatric Clinic in summer 2018 at 7021 Harbour View Drive, Suffolk, Virginia. The clinic will open seven days a week for active duty, retirees and family members, with pharmacy pick-up available. Members can remain enrolled at their current location while waiting for the new clinic to open. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the local health benefits advisor.
Traffic calming serpentine
In accordance with Department of Defense guidance regarding defending installations, Fort Eustis will implement a traffic calming serpentine as a measure to increase the installation’s security posture May 1, 2018, on Washington Blvd outbound lanes. The serpentine will reduce the number of outbound lanes from three to two. This will impact outbound traffic, especially during rush hour. The serpentine will remain in place until completion of the Active Vehicle Barrier project which is expected in the month of August 2018.
Weekly Live Fire Schedule
Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until July 27: DATE Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 8 Oct. 9 Oct. 10 Oct. 11 Oct. 12
RANGES BTRAC, R1 ARCHERY DEER HUNTING R1, R5, R6 ARCHERY DEER HUNTING R1, R5, R6 ARCHERY DEER HUNTING R1, R5, R6 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 BTRAC, R1, R3, R4 BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 BTRAC, R1
TIMES 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic
The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who cannot get an appointment with their provider right away and do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital. Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 764-8995.
Pharmacy hours expanded
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Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) changes
Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Bethel Chapel: • Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m. • Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m. • Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m. • Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. Langley Main Chapel: • Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. • Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m. • Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m. For more information call 764-7847
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services
The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned. In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.
Life lessons over lunch workplace study
Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all activeduty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.
patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.
Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members
The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For more information, call 764-9954.
Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings
The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.
Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting
If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fill a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reserve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@ us.af.mil or (910) 237-8848.
Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednes- services day of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.
Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages reading
Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.” For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.
Army Emergency Relief available online
Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized
Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. For more information, call 878-2257.
Transportation Museum change to hours of operation
The United States Army Transportation Museum on Fort Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Trespass Notice
The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 7644785 or 574-4785.
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45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 Hampton, VA 23665 757-764-2270 Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. The Awards and Decorations Office’s customer service hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed between 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupport@us.af.mil. The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only. Fort Eustis 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 Ft Eustis, VA 23604 757-878-0948
Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations:
Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locations and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in the area. For service capability and hours of operation call ahead.
JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Commercial: 765-2270 | Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS Walk-in Hours:
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Commercial: 878-0948 | Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228. Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ default.aspx. Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.
Walk-in Hours: CAC Only Hours:
Wed. Mon. – Fri. Mon. – Tues. Thurs. - Fri. Wednesday
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. no CAC only hours
Personnel who need dependent ID cards should complete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or appointment time). Appointments: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transactions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other actions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections). The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit the following link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. For more information, call 764-2270.
JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline Do you know your Special Victims’ CounIn the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly sel at JBLE?
Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m. All appointments are made online only. Please visit https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx to make an appointment. Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/required_docs.pdf for information on identification and documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Renewal and DEERS enrollments.
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The Special Victims’ Counsel at Joint Base Langley Eustis provides confidential legal advice and assistance, advocates the voice and choice for sexual assault victims and protects the rights and privacy interests of SAV, among other services. For more information or to reach the SVU, contact them at 225-1629.
Langley Toastmasters meeting
The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Commu¬nity Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon. For additional information, call at 225-5610, or 225-7377.
encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble. af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.
Military Tuition Assistance briefing
Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly understood. Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 at the Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 a.m. Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil.
MPS Customer Service hours of operation
The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicing process of customers and the hours of operation due to a large increase of the servicing population. Hours of operation: Mon. – Tues. Thurs. - Fri.
7:30 a.m. – 4p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.
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