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ARMY EDITION | 12.6.2019 | Vol. 09 | No. 48

128th Aviation Brigade awards instructor of the year PG 6

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Leadership serves Soldiers Thanksgiving lunch PG. 4

CFFC 80 fights for the troops PG. 8

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Reynaldo Fernandez, 633rd Communications Squadron knowledge manager, shows Tech. Sgt. Joseph Coppala, 633rd CS cyber surety craftsman, the new unit scorecard at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 18. The scorecard will be used to inform mission partners of network compliance status as part of the Cyber 365 initiative.

Cyber Ready 365 initiative keeps Langley network secure By Senior Airman Alexandra Singer

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The 633rd Communications Squadron recently set up a cyberprotection cell team to protect the $192 million network at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, the largest base network footprint in Air Combat Command. The team was established to focus on continual cyber security, 365 days a year. “The cell is a combination of five different Air Force Specialty Codes that we’ve brought in, each with their own specialties and expertise,” said Jay Joubert, Chief of Wing Cyber Security. Each specialty has an important role in the team, including U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyndra Ridenhour, 633rd CS cyber protection cell technician. “I make sure that we don’t have any vulnerabilities where people can just plug into our network and try to hack into our data,” Riden-

hour said. “I make sure all of our rules and regulations are applied to our network.” Vulnerabilities refer to anything that could disrupt or infiltrate the network. This can be pending updates, server issues, outdated programs and even unprotected Common Access Cards. Members can help with this initiative using these tips:  Protect your passwords and your Personally Identifiable Information  Always log off/never leave devices (CAC/Secret Internet Protocol Router token) unattended  Avoid phishing scams or any suspicious emails  Install anti-virus protection, software updates and patches  Be aware of virus attacks and network responses  Properly handle and mark external media (CDs/hard drives)  Digitally sign and encrypt emails when necessary  Read the terms of service and agreements

 Maintain a clean desk  Restart network computers every so often Mission partners are a huge part of the initiative, according to Joubert. “We head the project and we oversee all of it, but since [Langley AFB] is so big, we can’t get to everything individually, so we trickle it down to each squadron or unit,” Ridenhour said. Cyber security liasons in each squadron or unit are responsible for routing up information to the cyber-protection cell. According to Joubert, they are the first line of defense. If members see any changes in their network that might be an issue, they are encouraged to let their CSLs know to route it up to the cyber-protection cell to fix it promptly. “Without computers or the network, the operations we conduct on this base would not happen,” Joubert said. “With that mindset, we are always making sure everything is secured and working properly.” Members should do their part in keeping the network secure by following the cyber-security tips provided and saying something when they see something.

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JBLE welcomes new chiefs By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The Langley Chiefs Group presented promotion line numbers to U.S. Air Force senior master sergeants at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22. Across the Air Force, 530 senior master sergeants were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,529. The following senior master sergeants at JBLE were selected for promotion and will be promoted beginning Jan. 1, 2020, in accordance with their promotion line number:  Senior Master Sgt. William Armstrong  Senior Master Sgt. Kerry Hall  Senior Master Sgt. Eloris Jordan  Senior Master Sgt. Lagueux Jason  Senior Master Sgt. Allen Lewis  Senior Master Sgt. Felicia Williams  Senior Master Sgt. Daryll Villiard  Senior Master Sgt. Raul Salinas  Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Lopez  Senior Master Sgt. Joe Salazar

Senior Airman Tristan Biese

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Rivera, 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron chief enlisted manager, presents Senior Master Sgt. Jason Lagueux, 83rd Network Operation Squadron flight chief, with his line number at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22. Those selected for chief master sergeant will be promoted beginning Jan. 1, 2020, in accordance with their promotion line number.

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darryl Guppy, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron chief enlisted manager, presents Senior Master Sgt. Terrance Kaup, Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection leader facilities, sustainment, restoration and modernization project manager, with his line number at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22. Out of all the senior master sergeants eligible to promote, approximately 20 percent were promoted.

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Senior Airman Derek Seifert

Joint Base Langley-Eustis leadership serves U.S. Army Soldiers and civilian employees Thanksgiving lunch at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Nov. 26. Installation leaders served hot meals to Soldiers at the Resolute Cafe.

JBLE leadership serves Soldiers Thanksgiving lunch

Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Col. Jenn Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, serves Thanksgiving lunch to U.S. Army Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. Senior leaders across JBLE traditionally serve U.S. Soldiers and U.S. Airmen Thanksgiving meals during the holiday season.

Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Soldiers eat Thanksgiving lunch at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. The Thanksgiving meal included a variety of items, including turkey, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy.

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Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

William M. Storrs, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor writer (left), U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Smithey, Charlie Co., 1st Btn., 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade avionic mechanic instructor (center), and Staff Sgt. Dennis S. Kay, Bravo Co., 2nd Bte., 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Bde. instructor writer (right), pose for a photo during the Instructor of the Year ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 21. The three award recipients won for their dedication throughout the year and the impact they made on advanced individual training Soldiers.

128TH AVIATION BRIGADE AWARDS INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS

The 128th Aviation Brigade hosted the Instructor of the Year ceremony to recognize instructors who have demonstrated an accelerated proficiency level of instruction for U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 21. Leadership named U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Smithey, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade avionic mechanic instructor, and William M. Storrs, Charlie Co., 2nd Bte., 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Bde. instructor writer, as Instructors of the Year. Staff Sgt. Dennis S. Kay,

Bravo Co., 2nd Bte., 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Bde. instructor writer, won the Aviation Logistics Trainer Commander’s award during the ceremony. The 128th Aviation Bde. Headquarters quality assurance element team members observed Smithey and Storrs teaching the AIT Soldiers the core concepts the students must comprehend in order to graduate and then apply at their first duty station. The QAE members judged on subject knowledge, articulation, projection, enthusiasm, confidence, effectiveness and student interaction while the instructors taught the avionic mechanic course. Smithey, who has been an instructor

for more than two years, explained how he is eager to teach others and the gratification that comes with guiding students through the learning process. “It’s a great feeling when I get to see that light bulb go off in a student’s head,” Smithey said. “I get to teach them new skills, and see their confidence grow as they are learning. That’s what motivates me every day when I come to work.” The Aviation Logistics Trainer Commander’s award is for members who have significantly impacted training methods that promote unit progress and efficiency. Kay won the award for implementing the transition to a new network of laptops, which consoli-

dated individual aircraft maintenance logs, called Aircraft Notebooks. Kay also developed a cloud network making aircraft information accessible in hangar work stations and in the classroom for AIT Soldiers and instructors. The brigade commander praised the award recipients during the ceremony. “This year we recognized Sgt. 1st Class Smithey, Mr. Storrs and Staff Sgt. Kay for the outstanding job they have done over the past year,” said Col. Bryan Morgan, 128th Aviation Bde. commander. “The competition was arduous because there are outstanding instructors and support personnel within this brigade, but these three individuals distinguished themselves through their dedication to their job, and their dedication to the people they are teaching. We all have an incredible responsibility for the future of Army aviation maintenance and these gentlemen start our Soldiers off on the right path.”

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JBLE holds lockdown exercise to test plans By Staff Sgt. Robert Hicks

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis held a lockdown exercise to evaluate units’ lockdown plans, checklists and standard operating procedures Dec. 3. The Wing Inspection Team, 633d Air Base Wing Inspector General members, along with mission partner subject matter experts, evaluated the units’ abilities to follow the procedures. “We wanted to evaluate the effective utilization of the emergency mass notification system to communicate emergency information base-wide as well as evaluate the initiation and execution of a basewide lockdown,” said Randall Renaud, 633d ABW IG exercise program manager.

The IG team encourages everyone to:  Notify people in the vicinity.  Attempt to get inside a building and lock all doors and windows.  Stay away from doors and windows. Turn off all lights.  If you cannot get inside of a building, seek cover and/or concealment.  If you are in the immediate area: run, hide and as a last resort, fight. “Overall the exercise provided data that allowed leadership to identify shortfalls in training, equipment and resources. Moreover, it will remind the base populace the importance of being prepared if the need arises to lock down during a real-world incident,” Renaud said.

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CFFC 80 FIGHTS FOR THE TROOPS

SENIOR AIRMAN MONICA ROYBAL

Robert Haydak, Cage Fury Fighting Championship president, poses with U.S. Army Soldiers during the CFFC 80 “Fight for Troops” event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22. Haydak and other CFFC representatives partnered with JBLE to present the fight at Fort Eustis, which included eight MMA matches and food trucks.

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D’Juan Owens, Cage Fury Fighting Championship fighter, punches Christian Leonard, CFFC fighter, during the CFFC 80 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22, . The CFFC event featured preliminary fights and six main card fights on Fort Eustis.

SENIOR AIRMAN DEREK SEIFERT

Joshua Lilley, Cage Fury Fighting Championship fighter, celebrates his second career win during the CFFC 80 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22.This is Lilley’s second career mixed martial arts fight win, and fights out of Beaufort, S.C.

SENIOR AIRMAN MONICA ROYBAL

Jillian DeCoursey punches Katie Perez during the Cage Fury Fighting Champion 80 “Fight for Troops”event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 22. DeCoursey won the main card atomweight fight against Perez.

SENIOR AIRMAN MONICA ROYBAL

Nelson Tuckwiller punches Joshua Lilley during the Cage Fury Fighting Champion 80 “Fight for Troops” event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22,CFFC members participated in eight MMA fights for the JBLE community.

U.S. Army advanced individual training Soldiers pose for a photos during the Cage Fury Fighting Champion 80 “Fight for Troops” event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 22. Some of the AIT Soldiers in attendance met the CFFC representatives during a Fort Eustis tour, Nov. 21, where the Soldiers displayed the aircraft maintenance repair skills they have been learning on post.

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U.S. Army Soldiers and civilian employees stand during the National Prayer Breakfast at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. U.S. Service members and civilian employees gathered in fellowship to celebrate a morning of prayer.

JBLE KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST

Senior Airman Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Col. Samuel Godfrey, senior Army chaplain for Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Fort Eustis Club, Nov. 26. The event brings together U.S. service members and civilian employees to celebrate diversity and participate in a morning of prayer.

U.S. Army Soldiers get breakfast during the National Prayer Breakfast at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. The National Prayer Breakfast was established in 1953 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives to allow service members and civilian employees to celebrate religious diversity.

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CRUD TOURNAMENT CREATES BONDS By Courtesy story by Maj. Dennis Adezas and Maj. Henry Sims 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

A momentous opportunity presented itself Nov. 15 to honor Air Force Heritage, propel future tradition and create everlasting bonds across multiple Air Force specialties. On this day, more than sixty members of the Air Combat Command information warfare community (cyberspace, intelligence, and information operations) gathered at the Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) club for a good old-fashioned game of crud. Yes, crud! While some traditions are waning, crud has been resurrected. How long has it been since you’ve played? Have you ever played? Crud is a game played on a billiards table with a cue ball, eight ball, ample teamwork and some competitive spirit. Crud’s origin traces back to the

Royal Canadian Air Force and is one of the few times junior officers are allowed to legally push around their seniors. Military and civilians alike gathered in recognition of the recent activation of 16th Air Force that occurred in early October of this year. Air Combat Command’s Director of Cyberspace and Information Dominance (ACC/A6) and the Director of Intelligence (ACC/A2) cohosted the event. Brigadier General Chad Raduege, ACC/A6 and member of the winning crud team, marveled at the successful teambuilding effort, stating, “This event took me back to my days as a lieutenant, where crud and Friday night traditions at the club were alive. I only hope this spark of comradery and teamwork happens again.” A full spectrum of seasoned and youthful leaders gathered around the crud table, with Col (Ret) Bill “Blister” Townsley in charge of each game,

A1C Sarah Dowe

Participants pose for a photo during a crud tournament at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Nov. 15. Crud is a game that originated in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

as the Crud Judge. Townsley, a decorated pilot, is also credited with writing the American Crud Players Association official rules. He utilized this time to reconnect with those that still wear the uniform by educating some of JBLE’s most junior officers. “Crud develops teamwork and fosters camaraderie. It provides insights to how

people work together, how they handle themselves, and how they might reject authority. It’s a fun game and the idea is not to get hurt doing it” says Townsley. Whether you have never played, a little rusty, or deem yourself a professional, field a team and come join us in the next crud event.

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Airmen aid NASA with laser for lunar mission By Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS

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The NASA Langley Research Center is developing and testing new technology that will be used on the next space shuttle to the Moon, Mars, helicopters landing in the desert, and possibly in self-driving cars. Individuals from the NASA LaRC tested a laser on the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. The laser will be used on future missions to send information to the space module of the distance and velocity to where they need to land because GPS signals won’t work in space. “The relationship between NASA and Langley is super close because we share the same property, it forces us to work together on a daily basis,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Kinney, 1st Operations Support Squadron deputy airfield manager. “We are trying to gel our two missions and synchronize them, to make the most effective use of time in this constrained environment.” The idea of the laser was started by a couple of people in a small lab because of the need for a sensor that can precisely measure vector, velocity and altitude. The Navigation Doppler Lidar went from a basic prototype concept to a miniature flight instrument for terrestrial use, explained Farzin Amzajerdian, principal investigator for the Navigation Doppler Lidar at the NASA LaRC. Copies of the unit will be mounted on the landing gear of vehicles that will go to outer space, taking advantage of technology that didn’t exist in 1969. The lenses work by shooting laser beams to help the vehicle navigate to land precisely and softly where it is supposed to. “The system uses lasers to image the ground by using straight lines focusing on a continuous wave system to get accuracy and precision,” said

A1C Sarah Dowe

Aram Gragossian, electro-optical subsystem lead at the NASA Langley Research Center, aims a test unit laser down the flight line at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Nov. 26. Copies of the system will be used for landing gear of vehicles that will go to the Moon, Mars and in self-driving cars.

Glenn Hines, chief engineer for the Navigation Doppler Lidar at the NASA LaRC. “It can hit a very small target on the ground.” The team has been testing the laser on helicopters and small rockets that take off from the ground and hover before landing. The unit primarily measures velocity and range information in a package that is significantly smaller than the conventional way of measuring velocity and range in radar systems. “Although this is a test unit the consumers can’t wait for us to build the next version, because two copies of this are going to be flying to the moon in 2021,” said Amzajerdian. The precision of the unit is also vital to safety. By using this technology the NASA LaRC hopes to improve the accuracy of landing vehicles thus improving the safety of the astronauts. “Putting our people and assets down safely is a very important part

of this,” Amzajerdian said. “If you are building up a lunar habitat you want to put your supplies close to where the astronauts will land and close to where the imaging sources are.” The team has put years of blood, sweat and tears into the production of this new technology, Hines explained. “To see something go from a concept to real hardware that you see being tested in the field, on helicopters, airplanes and rocket landers, going to the Moon is a once in a lifetime opportunity that very few people on the planet can say they helped with,” Hines said. NASA LaRC team members are excited to finally begin to see the outcome of a project well done and completely in use with the potential for a huge benefit to humanity. Kinney talked about the mission of the Department of Defense and how having the chance to work with NASA has been a very unique opportunity.

“This specific mission is part of research, development and exploration which I think is exceptionally unique because it is the only mission I’ve ever been a part of where we’re involved in exploration,” Kinney said. “It isn’t generally one of our mission sets here; I think that is what is most unique about it.” By using the flight line at Langley, the test was able to take place, putting NASA one step closer to the 21st century Moon program which is dubbed Artemis, after the Greek god Apollo. “Hopefully in the future every landing vehicle that goes up to any asteroid, the Moon or Mars will be using this technology to help land safely and precisely,” Amzajerdian said. “There’s a huge sense of pride in this.” The team plans on continuing research and perfecting the test unit so it will be able to make the largest positive impact when it is put into use.

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JBLE Community

Langley AFB Hospital’s North entrance closing

Due to construction, Langley AFB Hospital’s North entrance (located across from the flight line) will be closed until further notice beginning Dec. 2. All patients and staff must use the South entrances (Emergency Room/water side) for all appointments. Please leave an extra 15 minutes of travel time in case of any delays due to the construction. A shuttle will be provided with pick-up and drop-off locations on the North and South sides as indicated on the map. Thank you for your patience as we improve our Medical Group!

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vide wrapping paper, ribbon, tape. For more information, contact Sabrina Jennings, jenningss@aafes.com.

Help-Portrait

Come out and enjoy the Help-Portrait event sponsored by the Hampton Roads Digital Photography club, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Northampton Community Center, 1435-A Todds Lane, Hampton, VA. Help-Portrait is a global movement of photographers, make-up artists and hairstylists who are using their time, expertise and equipment to give back to those who are less fortunate with free portraits.

Langley AFB Tech Expo

Come out and join the Langley AFB Tech Expo 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Dec. 10, at the Community Commons. The Tech

Expo connects government and industry to collaborate on fulfilling mission requirements and to discover innovative solutions. To register, visit contact Olivia D’Ovidio at dovidio@ncsi.com or 443-561-2452.

Holiday Memories Concert

Come out and support the Heritage of America Band during a free concert 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Dec. 10, at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St. Suite 1, Virginia Beach.

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JBLE Community Continued from13 Dec. 11, at the base hospital. Register online at www.militaryblood.dod.mil or in the Atrium on the 1st floor of the hospital. TRADOC Band Holiday Concert

The TRADOC Band presents its 2019 Holiday Concert, "Holiday Rock with TRADOC," December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Jacobs Conference Center. The concert will include rock, pop, R&B, and country tunes and is free and open to the public. Deployed Family Holiday Party

Come out and enjoy a Deployed Family Holiday Party 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Bethel Manor Chapel. There will be light snacks, craft creation stations and a visit with Santa. To register, call 764-3990 no later than Dec. 12. Money Saving Strategies

Come out and learn money saving strategies to help ease the burden of holiday spending 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m., Dec. 16, at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center Classroom. Seats for this class are going fast so call 764-3390 to register now. Green to Gold Briefing

Headquarters, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training will host a Green to Gold Brief December 16, 10:30 a.m. in Bldg 210, Command Conference Room. There will be representatives present from local universities. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact CPT Jonathan Allison, jonathan.d.allison8.mil@mail.mil, (757) 501-7009 or SFC Chellie Cannon, chellie.r.cannon.mil@mail.mil, (757) 878-9152. Air Force Cycling Team (AFCT) Recruiting through 15 Dec 19.

The AFCT is made up of nearly 150 active duty, National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian, and retired Air Force members. The AFCT represents the U. S. Air Force during our participation in the Des Moines, Iowa Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). RAGBRAI is an annual event that has taken place for the past 40 years and remains a huge U.S. Air Force recruiting event. We participate in RAGBRAI to combine our love for cycling with our passion for serving the Air Force and our country, which allows Americans from across the country to see and question first-hand what it means to be of service in the United States Air Force. Currently, Team National Core Region (NCR) has open slots for members wishing to apply for the Air Force Cycling Team. Initial qualifications include a “current” passing AF Fitness Score and the ability to ride 500 miles across Iowa in a week during the period of July 19-July 25, 2020. The team is also looking for personnel who will work as support during the period of July 19-July 25, 2020. Initial qualifications include a current passing AF Fitness Score, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a Valid driver's license. Both opportunities qualify for Permissive TDY status under the We are all Recruiters program. The team accepts applications from Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Civilian, and Retired Air Force members. If inter-

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com ested, please visit www.afcycling.com or contact MSgt Christopher Hoopes, USAF, JBLE VA (christopher.hoopes@ us.af.mil, houseofhoopes@ gmail.com or text 210-464-5524) Expanded Army & Air Force Shopping Privileges

The JB Langley Eustis Exchange will welcome home disabled Veterans, Purple Heart recipients and certain caregivers with in-store shopping privileges beginning Jan. 1. Army & Air Force Exchange Service shopping privileges will expand to all Veterans with service-connected disabilities, Veterans who are Purple Heart recipients, Veterans who are former prisoners of war and primary family caregivers for Veterans who are enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. In all, 4.1 million Americans will be eligible for the new benefit. This new privilege was specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2019.The Department of Defense officially announced the expansion Nov. 13. Tax Center Volunteers Needed

If you are a military member or civilian personnel, the tax center needs your help. The tax center is looking for volunteers to assist during the upcoming tax season 8 a.m. – noon, Jan. 27 – April 20, at the Langley Education Center. Training will be required for those who volunteer Jan. 6 – 10, in Bldg. 768 Rm. 114. The deadline to sign-up to be a volunteer is Dec. 29. For more information, contact Capt. Kobres or SrA Fairhurst at 764-3277. Summary Court Martial Officer

CW3 Julio Botero, D CO 1/222D AVN REGT, Fort Eustis, is on appointment orders as the Summary Court Martial Officer, to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of PFC Damien Karlidag. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the decease or has claims against the decease state, contact CW3 Botero at (757) 878-6513. TRICARE and Federal Benefits Open Season

The 2019 TRICARE and Federal Benefits Open Season will run from November 11th through December 9th. This is an annual period when you can enroll in or change health plans for the next year. TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime (including the US Family Health Plan) or TRICARE Select. Federal Benefits Open Season is for enrollment in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). Enrollment choices made during this period will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. See below and attached infographic for eligibility:  Active Duty Service Members: Open Season does not apply to you. You may only change plans when you retire and you do not qualify to purchase a FEDVIP Vision or Dental Plan.  Active Duty Family Members: You can change TRICARE health plans during the 2019 TRICARE Open Season. You also qualify to purchase a FEDVIP Vision Plan. You do NOT qualify for a FEDVIP Dental Plan as your dental coverage is

provided through the TRICARE Dental Program.  Reserve Members/Family Members: TRICARE Open Season does not apply to TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve. You do qualify to purchase a FEDVIP Vision Plan but do not qualify for the FEDVIP Dental Plan as your dental coverage is provided through the TRICARE Dental Program.  Retired Service Members/Family Members enrolled in TRICARE Prime/Select: You are eligible to change your TRICARE health plan during the 2019 TRICARE Open Season. You also qualify to enroll/change your FEDVIP Vision and Dental Plans.  Retired Service Members/Family Members using TRICARE For Life: TRICARE Open Season does not apply to you. However, you are eligible to enroll/change your FEDVIP Vision and Dental Plans. Retiree Council Meeting

JBLE Retiree Council will meet every 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. each month in the Army Community Service conference room, building 650, on Fort Eustis. There is no membership fee to join or to attend the meetings. Retirees and those approaching retirement from all military branches are invited to attend. Members can stay connected with their community and local events as well as learn more about investments, benefits and other militaryrelated information. For more information or to join, contact (757) 878-5884 or (757) 218-7118, or torrence0512@gmail.com. New Employee Assistance Program Phone Number and Website

What has changed is how to access the program: New Number: 1-866-580-9078 New Web Address: www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP

JBLE Family Child Care Programs

JBLE Family Child Care Programs are currently recruiting fun loving self-motivated individuals to provide licensed child care in their homes.  Infants 4 weeks to 24 months  Expanded Child Care Programs  Children with special needs  All ages (4weeks to 12 years old) for all shifts including swing shift, night shift, and weekend care Romona Butler– FCC Chief Joanne Reddick- FCC Chief 501 Madison Avenue -Fort Eustis 117 Burrell Loop - Langley 757-878-5584/5726 757-764-3585 FCC Hours of Operation– Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CAC ID Services

The MPF is rolling out an initiative to improve the availability of CAC ID card services! Starting Monday, 21 October, the ID card office will be open by appointment from 16301900. The appointments will be booked via the MILSUITE application (exactly the same way as a PT test), and be available in 30 min increments. The only customers we will be servicing during these appointments will be CAC card holdSee

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JBLE Community Continued from14 ers (no Dependents). Please utilize the link above to sign up for an appointment. Walk in customers will be seen as time allows. Basic ID card reminders: For all new CAC cards, members require 2 forms of ID. Driver’s licenses need to be current and not expired (despite the issuing state law). Please ensure for lost/stolen cards, the member has a letter from the Security Forces desk, and 2 forms of ID. For any member not in uniform, the member must still meet all AFI 362903 grooming standards. Shaving waivers will be accepted if presented at the time of appointment.

Toys for Tots

It's that time of year again and the holidays are right around the corner! This year we will be teaming up with our sister service, The Unites States Marine Core Reserve, in aiding with the Toys for Tots program on the Peninsula! The donation drive will start next week, on October 30, 2019 and run until December 6, 2019. Any and all toys and books are accepted but they must be unwrapped and in their original packaging. All proceeds will be distributed as gifts by the local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, to the less fortunate children within the community. Any squadron that is interested in participating in this wonderful opportunity, to collect toy donations for the Toys For Tots organization, please have at least two POC’s. Those POC’s will need to notify the JBLE POC’s of how many boxes and advertisement flyers their respective squadrons will need to participate. They will also be responsible for sending out information about the donation drive, throughout the donation window. Along with, monitoring the donation boxes within their respective squadrons. If you have any questions, contact the Jble POC’s SSgt Burls, Aneque DSN: 574-6064 E-mail: aneque.burls@us.af.mil, SSgt Arcos, Monique DSN: 5747055 E-mail:monique.arcos@us.af.mil, SSgt Hall, Andre DSN: 574-6891 E-mail: andre.hall.3@us.af.mil

Did You Know…New Transition Assistance Program Curriculum & Requirements There are new requirements/changes coming to the Congressionally Mandated Transition Assistance Program (TAP) beginning 1 October 2019. Members who have completed the Pre-separation Counseling and signed the eform by 30 September 2019 are grandfathered in the FY19 curriculum. If the e-form is not signed by 30 September 2019, service members must re-accomplish the Pre-separation Counseling and complete applicable new requirements (FY20 curriculum). For a detailed explanation of what those requirements are, per individual, please call the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), 764-3990/94 for guidance.

JBLE 2019 Chapel Holiday Schedule

 Fort Eustis Special Holiday Services: Catholic Dec. 13- 5p.m. Regimental Memorial Chapel (RMC)-Ad-

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com vent Penance Service Dec. 20- 5 p.m. RMC- Advent Penance Service Dec. 24- 5 p.m. RMC- Christmas Eve Mass Dec. 25- 10 a.m. RMC- Christmas Day mass Dec. 31- 6 p.m. RMC- Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass Protestant Dec. 22- 11 a.m. RMC- Combined Service (Chapel Next and Traditional) Dec. 29- 11 a.m. RMC- Combined Service (Chapel Next and Traditional) Dec. 15- 12:15 p.m. RMC- Birthday Party for Jesus Dec. 24- 7 p.m. RMC- Christmas Eve Combined Candlelight Service  Langley Air Force Base Special Holiday Services: Catholic Nov. 28- 9 a.m. Bethel Chapel- Mass of Thanksgiving Day Dec. 3- 7 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Advent Penance Service Dec. 6- 5 p.m. Bethel Chapel- First Friday Adoration & Confession Dec. 6- 6 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Mass of First Friday Dec. 9- 12 p.m. Langley Chapel- Mass of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 9- 6 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Mass of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 24- 4 p.m. Langley Chapel- Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve Dec. 24- 4 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve for Children Dec. 24- 7 p.m. Langley Chapel- Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve Dec. 24- 10 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve Dec. 25- 10 a.m. Bethel Chapel- Mass of Christmas Day Dec. 31- 5 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Vigil mass of Mary, Mother of God Jan. 1- 10 a.m. Langley Chapel- Mass of Mary, Mother of God Protestant Dec. 24- 7 p.m. Bethel Chapel- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec. 31- 10 p.m. Langley Chapel- Gospel Watch Night Service Weekly Live Fire Schedule for 2-16 Dec 2019 Attention Fort Eustis Community: The JBLE Water Fowl Hunting Season opens on 22 September 2019. Deer Hunting Season opens on 27 September 2019. Please do not enter any range, training area or facility unless you have signed in at Range Operations and received authorization to enter. Entering training areas without proper authorization during hunting season could result in serious injury or death. Range Operations is located on, Mulberry Island Road, Building 2432, JBLE Range Operations can be reached at (757) 878-4412. Hunters: If military training, government work or other non-hunting activity occurs around you; make yourself seen and heard, vacate the area, and contact SFS Game Warden immediately @ (757)-8784556 / 4557. IAW ASA Regulation 350-1, the Range Safety OIC/RSO Certification brief is conducted every Friday at Range Operations (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Rd). Start time is 0900.

A Commander’s certification Memorandum is required. For hunting and private owned firearms range requirements contact Outdoor Recreation at 757-878-2391. There is construction in progress vicinity TA 20, 21 and 28. Expect large commercial trucks and use caution Bold -changes to previous week schedule DATE... RANGES... TIMES 2 Dec... BTRAC, R1... 0700-2200 3 Dec... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5... 0700-2200 4 Dec... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5... 0700-2200 5 Dec... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5... 0700-2200 6 Dec... BTRAC, R1 DELETE ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3... 0700-2200 *7 Dec... NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED *8 Dec... NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED 9 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 10 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 11 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 12 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 13 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 *14 Dec... NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED *15 Dec... NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED 16 Dec... BTRAC, R1, ENVIROMENTAL ASSESSMENT R2, R3, R4, R5, R6... 0700-2200 DATE... MOUT/ UOS SITE... TIMES CLOSED TO ALL TRAINING... TA 20, TA 21 -------------TA-28 AND UOS 2-6, 9-13, 16-23 DEC 19... TA 28 UOS 0001-2359

JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly 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.

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