Peninsula Warrior Air Force Edition: 11.24.17

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Warrior November 24, 2017 Vol. 7, No. 47

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FINAL BATTLE

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Service members, Native Americans share a culture of honor By Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Tribal beats and chants filled the Wylie Theater as performers and audience members paraded single-file, moving their feet in an intricate dance. Donned in full regalia, these dancers paid a stunning tribute to National Native American Heritage Month during a celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Nov. 15, 2017. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush proclaimed November as Native American Heritage Month to honor the first Americans’ contributions, sacrifices, history and culture. Along with music, Native American cuisine and art, the celebration of culture hosted by the 128th Aviation Brigade welcomed retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kenneth Adams, Upper Mattaponi Indian tribe chief, as the guest speaker. “In many cases, native people in this country are still suffering and living as third-world nations,” said Adams. “If you go to some of these reservations, you will see homes with no electricity or no running water, and one of the biggest problems is there are

Aio Sifu, a local Native American missionary member, plays a song on her flute to honor military members during a National Native American Heritage Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 15, 2017. Sifu encourages anyone who may be interested in the Native American culture to attend a pow-wow.

Photos by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois

Members of a local Native American missionary troop perform a friendship dance with audience members during a National Native American Heritage Month event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 15, 2017. Local Native American tribe members came to share their culture of music, art, dancing and stories with the JBLE community.

no jobs. The only way to combat this is to provide the native people with an education–that is my vision for the future.” Like many others, the chief saw the military as the best way to earn an education. He retired from the Air Force after 24 years of activeduty service, with a one-year tour in Vietnam. Speaking engagements and similar events allow him to teach service members, with whom he shares a connection, about his people and culture. For some Joint Base Langley-Eustis audience members, Adams’ speech influenced the way they viewed the Native American people. “The strength of the U.S. is truly our diversity,” said U.S. Army Col. Richard Zampelli, 128th Aviation Brigade commander. “Listening to chief Adams’ words today, I truly learned that our communities have a lot more in common than we think: self-less service, supporting our nation and supporting our communities.”

“The warrior class, the honor of protection, runs very strong in our culture,” said Aio Sifu, a local Native American missionary member. “There is not, and never will be, a single powwow without an honor song for the veterans.” Sifu encourages anyone who may be interested in the Native American culture to attend a pow-wow. She believes understanding other cultures helps society’s citizens to live harmoniously. “This month, these moments are an opportunity for us to let people know we are still here,” said Sifu. “An elder once said, ‘Although we may have been forgotten, we see this is still the land we need to protect. My family is still on it, the trees, the rocks, the sky, the people are still in my heart and so I stand up in service.’” Native Americans have served in the U.S. military for more than 200 years, reinforcing a culture of honor, courage and determination mirrored in both service and tribal members.

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Building resiliency with right tools By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Air Force Airmen and their families are impacted by situations throughout their lives in different ways and must use the skills they have to care for themselves and others around them. “Resilience is the ability to bounce back and grow from the experiences in your life,” said Carole Barton, Joint Base Langley-Eustis community support coordinator. “Learning from those experiences and adapting from them.” The Air Force teaches its members to use the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness—mental, physical, social and spiritual to help build and sustain a resilient workplace and community. CAF emphasizes the concept of Airmen and families taking care of themselves and each other, and empowers Airmen to hold each other accountable through the Air Force core values. Throughout life, Airmen can use these tools and resources provided by their training to help cope with the daily challenges at work and at Graphic by Airman Steven Sechler home, said Barton. Members assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, pose for a photo after a resiliency color run at Tony Arroyo, 633rd Medical Group contact representative, poses for a photo after a resiliency color run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 20, 2017. “I’m thankful for my family and I’m thankful especially for my son. I’m thankful for being able to work for the Air Force and for the Air Force providing support to Puerto Rico, my home and for them getting out there helping people in need.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 20, 2017. The Air Force teaches its members to use the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness—mental, physical, social and spiritual to help build and sustain a resilient workplace and community.

The Air Force also provides Resiliency Training Assistants, who learn more about resiliency and the various tools that come with it. RTAs take that information back to their unit and share what they learned with their wingmen, distributing the tools of resiliency. While RTAs help train their wingmen, individuals already have the skills to be resilient, the Air Force just helps them further by providing resources to properly use those skills in day-today life.

“The importance of building resiliency is to be able to deal with a variety of different experiences in your life,” said U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Talbert Knepshield, Joint Base Langley-Eustis lead resilience trainer. “With the necessary training, we provide Airmen with a better understanding on how to act during those experiences.” Using the skills Airmen already have and the tools the Air Force provides like the four pillars of CAF, Airmen are able to lessen the impact from negative experiences and grow in a positive way.

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Soldiers deploy in support of Atlantic Resolve By Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Family members, friends and fellow U.S. Army Soldiers said goodbye to 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) members during a deployment ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Nov. 14, 2017. As the only active movement control battalion headquartered in the continental U.S., the 53rd Trans. Btn. (MC) has seen an increase in deployments in the recent years. This latest deployment is in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, where they will oversee transportation equipment and personnel. Their support will contribute to America’s commitment to ensuring air, land and sea security, and reassure NATO allies of the nation’s dedication to peace and stability. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with our eastern European allies,� said U.S. Army Capt. Seth Gilleland, 53rd Trans. Btn. (MC), 7th Trans. Brigade (Expeditionary)

highway trafďŹ c section ofďŹ cer in charge. “I am excited to work with them and strengthen that bond between our nations.â€? During the ceremony, the battalion cased their colors, a military tradition signifying the unit’s readiness for deployment and their departure from the post, their homes and loved ones, for combat. Since its reactivation in 1999, the 53rd Trans. Btn. (MC) has moved more than 80,000 troops and 30,000 pieces of cargo and equipment, proving their ability to handle key transportation responsibilities during the multinational training overseas. Before concluding the ceremony, Col. Beth Behn, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) commander, left the troops with this ďŹ nal message: “I am conďŹ dent this team will succeed because they are resolute,â€? she said. “We look forward to conducting this ceremony in reverse as we celebrate your mission accomplishment and safe return home. Godspeed. Resolute all the way!â€?

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‘Jet doctors’ diagnose potential disasters; keep pilots, jets safe By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

People are encouraged to get annual health checks to reinforce building a long, healthy life. For the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, those “health checks” are completed each day they fly. The fifth generation fighter jet’s health is kept up to par thanks to the help of the nondestructive inspection team at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. They are responsible for detecting signs of abnormalities in parts and aerospace ground equipment, related to the F-22 to prevent any mishaps with the jets. “Everything we do is a process; we make sure the aircraft is good to fly,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. MaQuell Allen, 1st Maintenance Squadron NDI NCO in charge. “A small fatigue crack could turn into a catastrophic failure.” Like doctors, NDI technicians have many different methods they use to test and diagnose a potential problem. According to Master Sgt. Nadine DelPalacio, 1st MXS NDI section chief, NDI technicians evaluate aircraft and look for actual wear metal breakdown

disruptions in advanced composites of aircraft and the correct electrical currents in parts. If any abnormalities are found, the component in question is sent to the center that owns the part to let them know about any problems. For example, if a crew chief takes a part to NDI for inspection and something is found, NDI informs that said crew chief. The part may then require further inspection and ultimately be sent for repair. According to DelPalacio, finding those problems is a science her team must understand the theory behind in order to prevent potential aerial catastrophes. Anyone can dip a part into liquid or run oil for analysis, but the important thing to her is that they are able to see what the results looking back at them say. “With the skill level we have inspecting our jets, were definitely helping the longevity of the aircraft,” said DelPalacio. “We’re making sure it’s safe and that the structural integrity is intact so we can go out there and fly those missions.” Ultimately, the most important factor in finding any issues with the jet is pilot safety. “We want to make sure the correct data is being sent with the aircraft,”

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Langley legal prepares Airmen for deployment, life events By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Langley Legal Office at Joint Base Langley-Eustis is the one stop shop for all legal matters, concerning an upcoming deployment or personal matters. The Legal Office can help ensure not only the member, but their family is legally secure and prepared. According to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Palmer, 633rd Air Base Wing legal assistance NCO in charge, the biggest thing to consider while preparing to deploy is making a will. Although not mandatory, Palmer believes wills are a good idea even when not deploying, especially for people with spouses and children. “It’s 45 minutes to draft it and then an hour with an attorney,” said Palmer. “At any given day, I have three attorneys. It doesn’t take long before we are booked, so we’re are trying to get ahead as far as deployment readiness goes.” A specialized will, called a living will, can give the power to make important decisions in the case that the service member becomes terminally ill, is likely to pass away or have a low likelihood of recovering. Without a living will, the next of kin is given the final choice. While deployment readiness is the big picture, wills are obtainable at any time. The Legal Office offers services to retirees and their dependents, active duty and their dependents, Air National

Guard and reserve members on Title 10 orders. Along with having a will, having a power of attorney is just as important. There are two types of power of attorneys—special and general. “Power of attorneys give another person the ability to do something that you could do legally in their place,” said Palmer. “General power of attorneys cover everything in theory. The specials are narrow in scope—sell a car, and buy a house, what have you. Since they are more narrowly defined they are more widely accepted. The advice we give people is that if you know of a specific thing that is going to happen that somebody else needs to do, addressing it with the special instead of a general is probably the safer route.” Although members can get an appointment with the legal office relatively quick, the office encourages them to not wait for a 48-hour notice to get legal matters done. In order to obtain a will, a worksheet must be filled out either by hand or through the legal website. The worksheet gives the office time to draft a will before an appointment with an attorney. Once the worksheet is complete, a ticket number is given making them eligible to call for an appointment. Power of attorneys are handled on a walk-in basis. For more information on legal matters call the Langley Legal Office at 764-3277.

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Families of fallen recognized at ‘Thanks for Giving’ event By Tech. Sgt. Katie Gar Ward

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Imagine preparing the table for a Thanksgiving meal—the centerpiece is perfectly situated, crystal glassware is sparkling and the coordinating colors are something out of a magazine. But as you begin arranging each place setting, your heart drops— you’ve just remembered one chair will be empty this year. While setting a dinner table may be a seemingly trivial routine, for Gold Star families, it is a harsh reminder their loved ones won’t be joining them for a holiday meal this year, or any to come. To honor those fallen service members, Survivor Outreach Services hosted a “Thanks for Giving” holiday potluck and social, Nov. 16, 2017, at the Fort Eustis Club. According to Rochelle Crockett, SOS support coordinator, the annual event, now in its seventh year, is a way to let Gold Star families know their sacrifice is not forgotten. “It is our way of saying thanks for giving to our nation, our state and our surrounding communities,” said

Crockett. “This is how we acknowledge the difficulties some families experience because their service member will not be sitting with them at the table. We want them to know we remember each of them during this time of year.” That heartfelt effort resonated with Mark and Nancy Stets, who lost their son, a U.S. Army staff sergeant, in 2010. “It’s a chance to realize there’s not just one family that loses someone—there’s a whole group,” said Mark Stets. “When your warrior initially dies, you think he’s the only one. Then once you get out of your cloud, you see and realize there’s a whole lot who are gone.” At this year ’s event, families connected over music performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command brass band, a meal served by community organizations and a talent showcase. For many of these Gold Star Families, the “Thanks for Giving” event is more than just a meal—it’s a way to pay homage to their loved ones. “One year a community supporter stated they could cater this event, but when sharing what I thought was good news, the family members said they actually really enjoyed bringing food to

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Family photos are set on display during the seventh annual “Thanks for Giving” holiday social for Gold Star families at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 16, 2017. The event was hosted by Survivor Outreach Services to let Gold Star families know their sacrifice is not forgotten.

share,” said Crockett. “That’s because our families come out and share a dish that may have been a favorite of their service member, and they didn’t want to stop doing that.” As guest speaker for the event, Maj. Gen. Malcolm B. Frost, Fort Eustis’ senior commander Army element, also emphasized the importance of supporting one another during the holiday season. “This is a way to share something of ourselves, whether it’s a family tradition through a delicious dish, our memories of past holidays, or the opportunity to just share time together,” said Frost. “The holidays are joyous times and allow us to reflect on the many blessings we have—each other and our families. The Army is one big family, and this is a

great opportunity to come together and give thanks.” According to Stets, the most important aspect of the “Thanks for Giving” event is the chance to bond with other Gold Star Families. “When you get to talking with some of these families, and ask about who they lost, they start describing their son, and then I think, ‘Wow, they’re describing my son,’” said Stets. “And that’s the Army family.” Although these Gold Star families may be continually reminded of their fallen loved ones during the holidays, events hosted by SOS remind them they are not alone—that their family member is remembered through each and every one of them, and they have an extended family of support, no matter the season. Members of Boy Scouts Troop 45, Senior Leaders’ Spouses, McDonald Army Health Center and other community volunteers serve a Thanksgiving meal during the seventh annual “Thanks for Giving” holiday social for Gold Star families at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 16, 2017. In addition to the meal, families connected over music performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command brass band and a talent showcase.

U.S. Army. Col. Beth A. Behn, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, gives opening remarks during the seventh annual “Thanks for Giving” holiday social for Gold Star families at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 16, 2017. At this year’s event, families connected over music performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command brass band, a meal served by community organizations and a talent showcase.

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AF Alpha Warriors prove mettle in ‘Final Battle’ By Steve Warns

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — A new era of Comprehensive Airman Fitness reached a milestone Nov. 11, 2017, with the first Air Force Alpha Warrior “Final Battle”. The competition was the culmination of an Air Force program that featured 15 regional competitions across the Air Force. The top male and female qualifiers from each region, along with the 10 men and women with the fastest times, advanced to compete over a grueling 32-obstacle course at Retama Park’s Alpha Warrior Proving Ground in Selma, Texas. The event also was a celebration of Air Force tradition on Veterans Day. Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, delivered opening remarks; the Air Force Band of the West performed; the Joint

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Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle winners are congratulated by AFIMSC leaders and Alpha Warrior professionals. Top row (from left): Special Agent April Fohey finished second in the women’s division; Capt. Cale Simmons finished second in the men’s division; 2nd Lt. Nicole Mitchell won the women’s division; Capt. Jeff Schaefer won the men’s division; Capt. Rachel Schaefer was third in the women’s division; and Capt. Trevor Puerile was third in the men’s. Bottom row (from left): Alpha Warrior strength coach Bennie Wylie; Alpha Warrior athlete Karsten Williams; Col. Donna Turner, Air Force Services Activity commander; Kevin Klein, Alpha Warrior athlete; Kacy Catanzaro, Alpha Warrior athlete; Maj. Gen. Brad Spacy, AFIMSC commander; Chief Master Sgt. Brion Blais, AFIMSC command chief; and Brent Steffensen, Alpha Warrior athlete.

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Mmarc, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, is awarded a toy after correctly identifying a threat, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Each dog’s training is tailored to them, depending on where they will deployed.

While training, the “enemy” wears a protective sleeve to protect their skin from the MWDs bite at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. Max, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, doesn’t let go of the “enemy” until told to do so by an MWD handler.

Max, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, runs after being commanded to bite, at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. As a military working dog handler, handlers must use a specific command voice to get the dogs to react.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mark Cravens, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his dog Mmarc, 633rd SFS MWD, train to detect explosive threats at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2017. During training, the handler must guide the dog to make sure all areas are covered.

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Mmarc, 633rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, sniffs out explosive training aids during training. Dogs are trained to point out different elements that can make up an explosive, so they can detect all parts of an explosive exclusively before they’re made by the enemy.

From local work at Langley Air Force Base to deployments overseas, the 633rd Security Forces Squadron K-9 teams continuously train to ensure the safety of service members and civilians. To prepare for world-wide contingencies, the military working dog section keeps at least two MWDs ready to deploy from base at any given time. The dogs are trained to assist Airmen in performing a variety of duties, including subduing an aggressive subject, detecting narcotics and detecting explosive materials. “Our dogs are professionals,” said Johnson. “They don’t ask for much, just a little love and appreciation. They will sacrifice themselves for us at any given time. These dogs do anything from down range missions to secret service missions. The capabilities of these dogs are extensive.” Before these furry service members report for duty, they, like humans, are first evaluated to see if they are right for the job. They are chosen for military duty using tests to see if the dog would be willing to work. One of these tests is as simple as throwing a ball to see which dogs go after it. “For the dogs that go after the ball, we know we can peak their interest and train them” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jared Johnson, 633rd SFS kennel master. “Obviously there are health inspections and criteria that they have to pass as well.” After selection, the dogs are trained to help Airmen on various patrol and detection duties. According to Johnson, the dogs can be put at any location and secure it. The detection capabilities of the dogs can be a huge psychological deterrent to the enemy. Showing that the dogs are on their game can deter adversaries from planting explosives or causing harm to people deployed. Each dog team has a handler and dog. According to Johnson, each dog is matched with their handler by personality. The handlers feed the dogs, bathe the dogs and take them to appointments. While on deployments, the dogs also serve as a companion to the handlers. “In my experience, my dog was not only my partner at work, but really helped me push through and not get down about missing loved ones back home,” said Staff Sgt. Matthew Titus. “No matter what, your dog is there for you.” Titus, a 633rd SFS MWD trainer, is responsible for training each dog team. “It’s rewarding being a trainer because I see handlers grow and develop,” said Titus. “It’s very easy to take pride in being a trainer because if a dog team makes a mistake down range, it can kill people, so my job is to prepare the handlers and dogs the best I possibly can.” The most important thing the dogs do is clear areas before troops are put in potentially dangerous situations. According to Johnson, whether it be patrol work or detection training, the dog is always put in realistic scenarios. They are never subjected to cookie cutter work because when they go down range, they need to really be prepared.

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CONTINUED FROM 9 Second Lt. Nicole Mitchell, former track and field athlete at the University of La Verne in California, won the women’s division in 12 minutes, 11.3 seconds. Mitchell, 83rd Network Operations Squadron’s officer in charge of directory services at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, had a simple approach to conquering the course. “Just try not to fall, and try not to do burpees,” Mitchell said. “It was more of a mental game because I was secondguessing myself. So I tried not to think about falling and psyching myself out.” Capt. Jeff Schaefer, a civil engineering instructor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, conquered the course in a blistering 6 minutes, 58.3 seconds. “I just ran, and I didn’t stop running,” Schaefer said with a smile and a laugh. “It’s just fun.” Schaefer’s brother-in-law, Capt. Cale Simmons, finished second with 7 minutes, 25.2 seconds. Simmons raced through the course and paid the price with scraped and bruised legs. But the former participant in the Air Force World Class Athlete Program smiled and shrugged it off. “I sacrificed my body for this course,” said Simmons, contracts manager for the Air Force Space and Missile Center at Peterson AFB, Colorado. Simmons, who competed in the pole vault in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, had a unique perspective on how Alpha Warrior can translate into his training regimen. “What helps is that it makes you agile, and it challenges your body,” said Simmons, who aspires to compete in the 2020 Games in Tokyo. “That’s something I need to work on in track and field is knowing my body, knowing my limits and knowing how to push myself past different things. It all goes back to resiliency. If I know how to bounce back after a tough day, or if I fall off an obstacle, it’s the same thing. You keep going.” Rounding out the Final Battle family affair was Capt. Rachel Schaefer, Jeff’s wife and Cale’s sister, who placed third in the women’s division in 12 minutes, 27.4 seconds.

The Schaefers weren’t the only couple competing together. Capts. Noah Palicia and Lesly Palicia, former track and field teammates of Simmons at the Academy, were the top qualifiers in the Pacific Air Forces main regional at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Noah, a C-130J instructor pilot with the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota AB, finished seventh in 9 minutes, 4.4 seconds. Lesly, bilateral cyberengagement chief with 5th Air Force at Yokota AB, finished 14th in 22 minutes, 9.4 seconds. “To get a group of people this athletic together at one time is the coolest thing you could ever imagine, especially with people you’re brothers and sisters in arms with,” said Noah, a former decathlete and obstacle-course race aficionado. Perhaps the most impressive display of resilience came from Senior Master Sgt. Elizabeth Olson of the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy. Olson, 39, was the oldest competitor in the field. She placed second in the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa qualifier at Ramstein AB, Germany, and her time placed her in the top 10 females within the Air Force. Olson, who finished 15th with a time of 22 minutes 9.4 seconds, said she was “smoked” afterward. “It definitely tests those physical, mental, social and spiritual pillars,” said Olson, who said she heard of Alpha Warrior after she came off leave and someone suggested she tried it. Now that she conquered the course, Olson said she can’t wait to return to Aviano AB and incorporate Alpha Warrior’s functional fitness into her training regimen of Crossfit and running. “When you think you have it all, and then you go out and do something like this, it’s definitely not everything you have tried,” Olson said. “I’d recommend this, especially to the younger Airmen.” Other placers were Airman 1st Class Trevor Puerile, an installation entry controller with the 633rd Security Forces Squadron at JB Langley-Eustis, and Special Agent April Fohey of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Puerile finished third in the men’s division in 8 minutes, 22.3 seconds, and Fohey was second in 12 minutes, 26 seconds.

AF travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy By Ed Shannon

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Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas (AFNS) — Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel. Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to 50 percent for TDYs over 180 days. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center finance officials

encourage Air Force travelers whose temporary duty travel exceeds 30 days and their approving officials to be knowledgeable of the policy. “We want to make sure Air Force travelers and approving officials understand the policy when creating travel authorizations and filing vouchers so that payments can be made timely and accurately,” said Col. Burke Beaumont, deputy director of AFIMSC’s Resource Management Directorate. Flat rate per diem information is available at the Defense Travel Management Office website at http:// www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

Wilson to logistics Airmen: ‘Failing at logistics can bring down the mighty’ By Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank

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WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson spoke about how logistics acquisitions contribute to the success of the Air Force at the 2017 Logistics Officers Association Symposium in Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2017. “Failing at logistics can bring down the mighty,” said Wilson. “Napoleon, the Germans in their march toward Moscow and Rommel in North Africa, all learned that lesson the hard way.” With an increase in modernization over the next 10 years in the form of bombers, fighters, tankers, satellites and helicopters, it’s Wilson’s goal to harness the power of innovators and entrepreneurs within the Air Force, across the country and throughout the world. “The priority is to drive innovation in order to secure our future,” said Wilson.

The Air Force is looking at a broad approach to provide Airmen what they need to maintain proficiency as the service modernizes its munitions and airframes, said Wilson. “We will be looking to all of you to think, to design the logistics and the maintenance of the future,” said Wilson. A commitment to innovation will allow the Air Force to capitalize on promising science and technology breakthroughs. The service is working on the acquisitions process to get items from the factory to the flight line faster in order to win both the conventional and unconventional fight. She acknowledged that the acquisitions career field, probably more than any other, has to be the real time problem solvers. “Logistics and maintenance win wars,” said Wilson. “What new tools will change the air dominance … ask yourself that and then go out and build it.”

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Under threat of invasion 75 years ago, Alaskan natives joined the Army to defend homeland By Sean Kimmons

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KWETHLUK, Alaska — When the Japanese raided and occupied parts of Alaska during World War II, the Army called on native Alaskans to defend the northern territory. Given no pay, more than 6,300 Alaskans — aged from just 12 to 80 years old — signed on to be sentries for the newly-created Alaska Territorial Guard. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who still lives in Kwethluk, a small village in southwestern Alaska, was one of them. Now 93, the veteran recalled when Maj. Marvin Marston, an Army officer who formed the first units of the ATG reserve component, asked him and others to join the cause. “They called us the ears for the Army and eyes for the Army,” said Jackson, who served in the Alaska National Guard after the territorial guard disbanded in 1947. When Japanese forces invaded some of the Aleutian Islands in June 1942, Marston was tasked to travel to Alaska and recruit members for the new Army mission.

An old photo of retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II, is seen inside his home in Kwethluk, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2017. Jackson and more than 6,300 native Alaskans voluntarily joined the territorial guard to defend their homeland against a potential invasion from Japanese forces.

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Marston trekked across the tundra, often by dog sled in the winter, to spread the word and round up troops for the ATG, who were known as Eskimo Scouts. Once enlisted, the Alaskan natives trained on Army tactics so they could defend the territory from an attack, if needed. They even made decoys using barrels and logs to resemble cannons to Japanese aircraft flying overhead. At night, a blackout was practiced throughout the villages to deter an enemy invasion. As a young man, Jackson said he helped keep the windows of buildings covered so no light could be seen from the outside. “They told us to follow your training and it will save your life,” Jackson said of his Army instructors, who supplied the scouts with a rifle, uniform, snowshoes and other gear. “That’s how we trained.” Years later, Marston wrote in his book, “Men of the Tundra: Alaska Eskimos at War,” that the scouts proved helpful in safeguarding terrain around the lend-lease air route, which the United States used to supply aircraft to its Russian ally. They also secured Platinum, an Alaskan village south of Kwethluk, which was the only source of the strategic metal with the same name in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, he wrote, they stockpiled survival caches along vital transportation routes. In 2010, the scouts were finally recognized for their efforts and given veteran status when President George W. Bush signed a bill into law, which ordered the defense secretary to issue honorable discharges to the Alaskan natives. Alaska’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs then set up a task force to notify and assist former members, their families and dependents on how to obtain the benefits entitled to them. “Our goal is to locate 100 percent of the ATG members, begin correcting the oversight of the past, and allow future generations access to their ancestors’ service records,” according to the department’s website. Soon after, federal funds were allocated to ensure the

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Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II, poses for a photo inside his home in Kwethluk, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2017. Jackson and more than 6,300 native Alaskans voluntarily joined the territorial guard to defend their homeland against a potential invasion from Japanese forces.

actions of the thousands of Alaskans who volunteered to protect the territory would not be forgotten. As statues and plaques began to be unveiled across the state, a group of U.S. military veterans in nearby Bethel used the funds to build a memorial park to enshrine the ATG veterans in 2012. “They volunteered, some of them as young as 12, to guard the people of western Alaska. There was no military presence here,” said Stanley Rodgers, a former Army sergeant who served in the Vietnam War. Born and raised in Bethel, Rodgers said he is related to probably 70 former ATG members. Those relatives, he said, would tell him stories of Japanese ships off the Bering Sea coast or of spies who had come ashore. “Whatever they saw that was not appropriate, they would report it,” Rodgers said. “Everyone was a sentry.” If the Japanese had invaded, he said, they would have faced heavy resistance in a harsh land. “They would have never made it,” he said. “[The ATG] would have beaten them back.” As he stood next to a statue of an Eskimo Scout overlooking a wall of plaques inside the memorial park, Rodgers said the place is not only to honor what the scouts, like Jackson, did. It can also serve as a reminder of selfless service for generations to come. “It will be here forever,” he said. “The people may be gone, but the names will still be there.”

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An Airman’s fight for terminally ill son By 2nd Lt. Alejandra Fontalvo

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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. (AFNS) — November, Military Family Month, as designated by the Department of Defense, is a time to thank those who support service members for sacrifices that come with serving our country. For one Joint Base Charleston family, having a terminally ill child has required even more sacrifice, teamwork and dedication. Capt. Steven Braddick, 628th Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Weapons Station Engineering Element chief, was two years into his Air Force career when his now 16-year-old son, Nathan James Braddick, was born with 32 genetic duplications causing severe life-long health conditions. “Nathan was born in Hawaii in January of 2001. Picture perfect pregnancy, no issues, he was 38 weeks and a day. My wife hit all of the milestones; everything was great and then it all just went downhill really quickly,” explained Braddick. Shortly after birth, Nathan was diagnosed with a ventricle septal defect, also known as a hole in the heart, as well as a heart valve disorder. After open heart surgery, Braddick and his family thought the worst was behind them. “They repaired the hole in his heart and the valve,” said Braddick. “So at the time, we thought we were good. The heart is fixed, he’s going to grow up to be a normal child. Later, we went to the 12-month post-op checkup and once again the floodgates opened.” Nathan was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, a serious condition which could ultimately lead to heart failure. When genetic testing technology advanced in 2010, he was officially diagnosed with MECP2 duplication syndrome. “As Nathan grew, he started to get away from kids of his age group,” said Braddick. “The doctors like to chart kids as a developmental line to see if he was hitting all of his milestones. The difference between Nathan’s abilities and where he was supposed to be just grew and grew and grew.” The rare disorder is characterized by severe intellectual disability, impaired motor function and for Nathan, it also meant over 80 hospitalizations for lung infections alone. As a military family, the Braddicks are no strangers to

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Capt. Steven Braddick explores his family’s new camper trailer with his two-year-old Nicholas, 16-year-old Nathan and his wife, Renee Nov. 7, 2017, in Charleston, S.C. Nathan was selected to receive a gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation due to his severe illness, MECP2 duplication syndrome.

moving or deploying, but as a special needs family, the line between family and country becomes even more difficult to navigate. “It does take a lot away from work,” said Braddick. “You do have to make a choice; what’s more important? Work or staying home and taking care of Nathan? Finding that balance is incredibly hard.” Throughout his 18-year career, Braddick has deployed five times, the most recent deployment being a 12-month tasking in Afghanistan as a civil engineering advisor. “The deployments are really hard, because of having to take care of Nathan,” said Braddick’s wife Renee. “Actually, last time Steven was deployed he was brought back twice because Nathan was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The Air Force was very good about making sure we got him back so we could be in the hospital together. The Air Force has always worked really hard for us.” The family credits Braddick’s supervisors and base leadership with allowing them the flexibility to take care of Nathan. “Leadership has been phenomenal and understanding. In the last two months, Nathan has had two surgeries. He had one surgery in September and another hospitalization in October. They said, ‘Go, don’t worry about this. We’ve got this,’” said Braddick. Todd Martin, Braddick’s supervisor at the 628th CES, echoed the Air Force’s focus on taking care of its Airmen and their families by creating an understanding work environment which prioritizes family. However,

Braddick continues to contribute to the squadron’s success despite his demanding home life. “He has a very strong sense of being a team leader,” said Martin. “He was an integral part of winning the unit CE awards because of his work and the efforts of his team. I’m in awe of how he manages his responsibilities at home because it doesn’t affect his work. It makes me tired to think about how much he has to do in a day and yet still does his job admirably.” In addition to the support from supervisors and family, the hospital staff at the Medical University of South Carolina in downtown Charleston assisted the Braddicks. MUSC worked with volunteers from Hands of Hope, an organization providing pediatric comfort care to children with life-limiting illnesses, to nominate Nathan for a gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After hearing Nathan was selected, the family chose to receive a camper trailer. “The traditional trips to Disney were a waste of time because he doesn’t understand what’s going on,” said Braddick. “So we bounced around a lot of things and said, ‘Well hey, Nathan really enjoys road trips. He loves going for a drive; he likes watching the cars driving by.’” However, using public restrooms or going to public restaurants can be very overwhelming for Nathan so having a private, quiet environment where they can fit all of his medical equipment was key. Thanks to the support of so many, the Braddicks now have the tools to make valuable family memories and show Nathan a world beyond his illness.

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Army chief of staff: no reduction of standards to meet recruiting goals By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON — Despite news to the contrary, the Army will not be recruiting bipolar personnel, the Army’s chief of staff said, even if those individuals apply for a waiver. “There has been no change in standards,” said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley during a Nov. 15 meeting with members of the press. “The Army hasn’t reduced standards or changed standards.” What has changed, Milley said, is where decisions on waivers are made. In 2009, the Army pulled approval authority out of the hands of U. S. Army Recruiting Command and brought it up to Headquarters Department of the Army level. In August of this year, that decision authority was pushed back down to USAREC, where he said it rightly belongs. “A decision was made in August to re-empower the commanding general of recruiting command with the authority to consider, grant and waive things and approve people in the Army,” Milley said. In the Army’s sister services — the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Air Force — Milley said the approval authority for waivers sits with equivalent agencies. CLARIFYING “CONSIDERATION” Milley parsed out the meaning of the

word “consideration” to ensure the definition was clear. He said all services have always considered all waivers. “When someone’s application comes in and someone’s paperwork is filled out, then someone on the Army’s side has to physically look at the paperwork,” Milley said. “So you always are considering.” Essentially, he said, consideration happens when Army personnel read a waiver. All waivers, then, are considered, in that all waivers are read. But, Milley clarified, “considering a waiver is not the same as granting a waiver.” TYPES OF WAIVERS DISALLOWED Milley cited Department of Defense policy, regarding both conduct and mental health, that outline what kinds of waivers cannot be granted. Included among waivers that cannot be granted for entry into service are those for: — conviction or adverse adjudication for a sexual offense — major misconduct involving an adult conviction or adult adverse adjudication, which Milley clarified as an “adult felony” — misconduct or juvenile major misconduct for criminal drug use, for drugs other than marijuana — mood disorders, to include major » See RECRUITING GOALS | 16

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Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of staff of the Army, administers the oath of enlistment to 35 young men and women who will join the ranks of the U.S. Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard at the 242nd Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo, June 14, 2017, at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Milley clarified on Nov. 15 that the Army is not lowering its enlistment standards in order to meet recruiting goals.

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Despite a challenging recruiting environment, leaders believe Army recruiters will be able to meet recruitment goals while maintaining both Army and DoD standards for new recruits CONTINUED FROM 15 depression, cyclothymia, bipolar and other mood disorders — drug or alcohol use disorder, not in sustained remission (less than 12 months since last occurrence of any diagnostic criterion other than craving) — any overdose of any medication (prescription or over the counter) accidental or otherwise — any condition involving self-mutilation as a means of emotional coping — any suicidal attempt or gesture, to include ideation

with plan “Those are the categories,” Milley said, where “you aren’t coming in the U.S. military.” QUALITY TRUMPS QUANTITY Milley said Army recruiters have a tough job filling the ranks with new Soldiers, and those recruiters have to meet both numbers of new recruits, and quality of new recruits. But it’s quality that has to be considered first, he said. “If you make the numbers, great. That’ll be awesome,” Milley said he tells recruiters. “But make the standard. There will be no reduction in accessions standard. No

change. You will not reduce quality to gain quantity.” Despite a challenging recruiting environment, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey said he thinks Army recruiters will be able to meet their recruiting goals — even if they have to maintain both Army and DOD standards for new recruits. “It’s a tough task, there are 350 million people in America,” Dailey said. “And there is a decreasing population of eligible 18-24 year olds. We know that. But I have no doubt that we will be successful in doing that. We demonstrated that last year. We met all DOD thresholds for requirements for our young Soldiers. We had one of the best retention years we’ve had in over a decade in the U.S. Army by retaining very high quality Soldiers. “Numbers are important, end strength is important,” Dailey said. “But quality and standards are paramount and they will not be violated.”

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17 More than 30 members of an American Samoa family pose for pictures Nov. 8 at Thompson Hall. The Soldiers are advanced individual training students and most are enrolled in the Unit Supply Specialist Course taught by the Quartermaster School. In all,, there are 41 members of the same Samoan family training at Fort Lee.

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Strength in numbers: extended family of 41 trains at Fort Lee By T. Anthony Bell

FORT LEE, Va. — Enlisting in the Army with a childhood friend or relative is a generations-old practice meant to bring familiarity and comfort to an experience fraught with stress and uncertainty. So, does signing up with more than one recruit further ease the difficulties associated with initial military training? The answer is an emphatic “yes” as it relates to members of a Samoan family with a decidedly large footprint at Fort Lee. There are 41 of them enrolled in various Sustainment Center of Excellence courses here, twisting the old adage “strength in numbers.” “This is good for us,” said 30-year-old Spc. Joseph Tauiliili, assigned to Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, and the oldest among relatives in various stages of advanced individual training. “We come from American Samoa, and we’re basically thousands of miles away from home. Seeing them by my side keeps me motivated every day.” American Samoa is a U.S. territory and part of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago that also includes the independent nation of Samoa. It is located in the Pacific Ocean roughly 2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii and a

little over 2,000 miles northeast of New Zealand. The Samoans in training here — first, second, third and fourth cousins — hail from Poloa, an area near the capital city of Pago Pago. All are related to the same malietoa or chieftain. Their decision to join in close proximity was partly based on strong familial and cultural ties, said Pvt. Siiva Tuiolemotu, assigned to Whiskey Company, 244th 244th Quartermaster Battalion. “We wanted to stick together in training,” the 20-yearold said, noting her country’s communal culture. Most of the Samoans are training in the Unit Supply Specialist Course taught at the Quartermaster School. A few are enrolled in courses for other quartermaster military occupational specialties, and at least one attends the Ordnance School. American Samoa, which has struggled economically, boasts strong traditions of military service, said Tuiolemotu. In 2014, a local Army recruiting station was the most productive in the world, according to the Samoa News website. Still, kinship is what drives most to take the oath of service. “The thing we care about is supporting our families,” she said. “If that means (sacrificing) our lives, yes, we

have to fight for them.” It also is legacy. Many of the Soldiers are the latest to uphold family traditions. “Most of my siblings are in the military, and I’m the youngest, so I wanted to follow in their footsteps,” said 25-year-old Pfc. Vasait Saua, Whiskey Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion. Pvt. Talalelei Ames said his parents also spent time in uniform, and his father is a retiree. Enduring long periods of separation while they served, he said his military ties were not strong, but that has changed since he took the oath. “Wearing the uniform makes me feel I am more connected to them,” said the 19-year-old. “I think it’s pretty awesome. I never had this much fun in my life and never had this much responsibility. Now, I know what my parents went through to protect the country.” The question of whether the Samoans are a close-knit clan or a loose group of relatives was answered during a recent photo session. The Quartermaster School’s Sgt. Maj. Micheal Lambert, who organized the gathering, said there were smiles, hugs and kisses reminiscent of a family reunion. To top it all off, they postured as if performing a traditional dance complete with contorted facial expressions “They are definitely a family,” he said. At some point during their training, the Samoans must face an inherent component of Army life — family separation. The sheer number of Samoans wearing uniforms, however, along with the richness of Samoan culture is comforting in light of the prospect, said Tuiolemotu. “I’m the first one who will leave the group,” she said, noting a pending Fort Riley, Kansas, assignment. “I’m not worried because there are a lot of us out there. I’m bound to meet another relative somewhere. That’s for sure.”

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AirPower Over Hampton Roads May 18-20, 2018 Holiday Card Lane Contest

The Army Community Service Program is hosting the 19th Annual Fort Eustis Holiday Card Lane (HCL) contest until Jan. 3, 2018. The contest will be at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum’s fence on Washington Boulevard. Judging will be conducted Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The HCL ceremony will be held in the Transportation Museum Auditorium, Dec.14, at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners. All Joint Base Langley-Eustis units, agencies and private organizations are invited to submit entry forms until Dec. 1. Card display will start on Nov. 24. For more information, contact Liezel Bambao and Merlin Choice at 878-3638.

Shellbank Track Closure

Beginning Nov. 27, 2017, the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will remove and replace the surface of the Shellbank Fitness Center outdoor track. The construction is expected to be completed by Jan. 15, 2018. Construction activities will have minimal traffic impact. For more information, call 764-7766.

King Street and Armistead Gates under construction

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates. The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate. Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.

Trees for Troops

The Trees for Troops event will take place at 9 a.m., Dec. 1, 2017, under the covered pavilion on Schultz Place, next to the Reserve Center at Fort Eustis. Free Christmas trees will be given to active duty and their family members on a first-come, first-serve basis. All participants must present valid ID. Personnel will be present to help anyone needing assistance. For more information, call 878-1718.

TRADOC Band concert series

Enjoy the magic of the Holiday Season with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band on the following dates:

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com - Dec. 4, 2017, at 7 p.m., Saint Bede Church, 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, Va. - Dec. 7, 2017, at 7 p.m., Fort Monroe Theater, 42 Tidball Rd., Fort Monroe, Va. - Dec. 9, 2017, at 3 p.m., Regent University Chapel, 1000 Regent University Dr., Virginia Beach, Va. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/ tradocband.

Langley AFB Technology Expo

The 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing will host a Technology Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 12, 2017, at the Fort Eustis Club, to learn about mission-centric solutions and network with industry partners. They will also host a senior leadership tour from 9:30 to 10 a.m. For more information, call 225-5618 or visit www. federalevents.com/langley.

Tactical and Technology Day at Fort Eustis

The 93rd Signal Brigade will host a Tactical and Technology day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 13, 2017, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center, to learn about mission-centric solutions and network with industry partners. They will also host a senior leadership tour from 9:30 to 10 a.m. For more information, call 8781893 or visit www.federalevents.com/forteustis.

Blood Drive

The U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley atrium will host the Armed Services Blood Program’s blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 13, 2017. For more information, email ralph.k.peters.civ@mail.mil or call (757) 9531686.

Marriage Enrichment Program

The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel is hosting a Joint Base Langley-Eustis communitywide Marriage Enrichment Program. Sessions meet Thursday evenings, from 6 to 8 p.m., Sept 14, 2017 through May 17, 2018, in the RMC Lounge, 923 Lee Boulevard, Ft. Eustis. The Marriage Enrichment sessions are on “Making Your Marriage Your Priority! Love, Honor, and Cherish.” The Marriage Enrichment program is for married and engaged couples, spouses of deployed, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and Retirees. The chapel provides free child care for children up to 11 years old. For more information, call (757) 218-1034 or call the RMC at (757) 8781316/1317.

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 November 27:

Nov. 24 — BTRAC, R1 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSESMENT/ HUNT R5, R6 from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 — POF R3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT HUNT R3, R4 from 1 to 8 p.m. Nov. 26 — POF R3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. HUNTING R5, R6 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 27 — BTRAC, R1 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ASSESMENT/ HUNT R2, R4, R5, R6 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services

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.

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 www.district66.org or call 878-3124 or 878-2204.

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.

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.

Hospital Information Desk volunteers needed

U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley has volunteer openings at the Hospital Information Desk. All potential volunteers must possess a valid identification card that allows them base access. These volunteer positions are not open to active duty personnel. For more information, contact Judy Theodosakis at 7644060, Bob Baldwin at 764-6384 or Donna Craft at 764-6384.

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