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Ordnance Brigade welcomes new CSM SEE PAGE 3 KENNER, PMO OFFER TIPS TO KEEP YOUNGSTERS SAFE As Halloween approaches, Fort Lee experts share helpful advice to reduce accident risks associated with costumes, pumpkin-carving, trick-or-treating SEE PAGE 9
FIRE TRAINING Quartermaster Soldiers witness the danger of deep-fryers during a TA-17 professional development event SEE PAGE 4
LOCAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY Geologists list Natural Bridge near Roanoke among nature’s most awesome wonders SEE PAGE 6
IN YOUR FACE Pastries, pink hairdos, proud chili preparers among highlights of this week’s Facebook photo feature SEE PAGES 12-13
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FINANCIAL MATTERS | CONSUMER PROTECTION
Mind the gap: Can SAHMs re-enter the workforce? Lisa Smith Molinari Traveller Contributor
All my regular tables in the loft of the Starbucks are taken, so I grab the only available seat downstairs – a barstool right beside the restrooms. I have work to do, but be-
fore I start, I spend the requisite amount of time dawdling. Staring out the window, cleaning crumpled gum wrappers out of my purse, checking email on my laptop, peoplewatching. Although I would normally procrastinate in this way for at least a half-hour, I
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decide that people-watching beside the toilets is decidedly less entertaining than it is from the upstairs loft and, therefore, not worth the effort. I open a blank document, and breathe a great big sigh. You’ve been a stay-at-home military spouse for a long time. The kids are old enough now. It’s time to find a paying job. “RESUME (return) ... Lisa Smith Molinari,” I key onto the top center of the page. I pick up steam, quickly tap-
• Insist that the lender agree, in writing, to notify you if the borrower missed a payment or the loan’s terms change. That’ll give more time to make contingency plans. • If you’re unsure about the borrower’s reliability to pay each month on time, ask the lender to send payment requests directly to you so you can manage the transaction. (It’s a pain, but one way to guarantee timely payments.) • Ask the lender to stipulate in the contract that you’re only responsible for the loan’s principal amount, should it default. It doesn’t hurt to ask. • Make sure to get copies of all paperwork in case of future disputes. • Don’t consolidate old loans accumulated by your spouse before you married. If something should happen (divorce, death), you would be responsible for paying them off. There may be times you want to cosign a loan to help out a relative or friend despite the risks involved. The Federal Trade Commission’s “Cosigning a Loan” guide shares precautions to take before entering such agreements. It can be found at www. consumer.ftc.gov.
ping out my address, phone number and email, adding aesthetically pleasing fonts, underlining and bold type. After a few thumps on the return key, I type “EDUCATION” and enjoy a trip down memory lane to the ivy-tangled Georgian architecture of Miami of Ohio, and the endless racks of thick casebooks at Thomas Cooley Law School in Michigan. I add “law review” and “cum SEE JOBS, PAGE 16
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'HEW 1RWLFH Any persons or firms with debts owed to or having just claim against the estate of Sgt. Jacknael Vazquez, deceased, formerly of Advanced Leadership Course (Ordnance), Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Fort Lee, must contact Capt. Yasheka Foster, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier. Call (804) 7658420 or email yasheka.g.foster. mil@mail.mil.
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Shakespeare probably said it best: “Neither a borrower, nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend.” Four hundred years later, people still wrestle with whether or not to help out a loved one by loaning them money or cosigning a loan. Perhaps you want to help your kid qualify for a better student loan rate or assist your widowed mom with refinancing her mortgage. Before cosigning anything, however, make sure the risks involved at clearly understood. The following are just a few of the things that can go wrong and questions to ask before committing yourself – and your good credit – to what could be a decades-long commitment: Understand that the main reason you’re
being asked to cosign a loan is because lenders don’t think the borrower is a good risk. By cosigning, you’re guaranteeing that you’ll repay the full loan – plus any late fees or collection costs – should the borrower default. If that doesn’t scare you sufficiently, read on: • Even one late or missed payment can damage credit. • In most states, the creditor can – and probably will – go after cosigners for repayment without first trying to collect from the borrower because they know they’re more likely to have the money. • If the loan goes into default or is charged off, that fact will go into credit report and can take seven years to erase. • Pledging personal property to secure a loan could result in the loss of that item if the borrower defaults.
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• Should the lender agree to settle for a lesser amount, the cosigner will have to report the difference as “debt forgiveness income” and pay tax on it. • If you cosign a credit card account, primary borrowers over age 21 are allowed to raise the credit limit without notifying you. • Government-backed student loans generally aren’t eligible for bankruptcy protection unless the borrowers can prove “undue hardship.” • Some private student loans contain a clause allowing the borrower to originate additional years’ loans without signed approval. • Even if you’re not asked to repay the loan, the potential liability could stop you from getting additional credit if your debtto-income ratio is too high. If you do decide to cosign someone’s loan, taking these steps can help lessen your risk: • Calculate whether you can afford the loan’s monthly payments, should the borrower stop paying. To be prudent, start setting aside enough money to cover it for one year, which will keep payments current while working out a solution.
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A formation of 59th Ordnance Brigade Soldiers awaits the start of a change of responsibility ceremony Friday at the Post Field House. Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent D. Noble was welcomed as the new brigade CSM at the event. For story and photo, see page 3.
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Noble takes top NCO seat at 59th Ordnance Brigade Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
The 59th Ordnance Brigade welcomed a new command sergeant major at an Oct. 16 change of responsibility ceremony in the Post Field House. Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent D. Noble assumed the senior noncommissioned officer position from Command Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Morris, who has led the brigade since June 2012 and will become the 12th Regimental CSM for the Ordnance Corps during a Nov. 3 ceremony at Whittington Parade Field. Col. Jeffery A. Carter, 59th Ord. Bde. commander, presided over the ceremony in which the traditional NCO sword – a symbol of unit strength and continuity of leadership – was passed from Morris to Noble. During the remarks that followed, Carter
acknowledged the character and many accomplishments of the out-going CSM. “From his first days on the job as ‘Power 7,’ CSM Morris immersed himself into the brigade and set about doing what he does best – truly getting to know his NCOs and Soldiers, and ensuring discipline and (military) standards were met,” Carter said. With effective mentorship, he continued, Morris ensured the brigade’s mission of “developing apprentice Soldiers who are capable of being productive team members at their first duty station on day one” was a complete success. More than 24,000 troops are trained, housed and cared for by the 59th Ord. Bde. each year. “During your time as my senior enlisted advisor, you always focused on our troops and their families to ensure training
was accomplished, departing Soldiers were cared for, new arrivals were welcomed and integrated, individual and family concerns were addressed, and brigade standards of discipline were maintained,” Carter said. “It’s not by accident that our formation of 3,800 continues to maintain a superb reputation of accomplishing every mission to the highest standard. “Your fingerprints are all over this brigade,” he added, “and I want to be one of many who will thank you today for your tireless efforts to make us all better Soldiers and citizens.” While welcoming Noble and his family, Carter acknowledged the “phenomenal reputation” of the incoming CSM. “I know you will do great things for this brigade,” he said. “You are the right man for the job, and I am confident you will build on the ac-
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Several high-ranking officials joined members of the Fort Lee community in celebrating the opening of the newly renovated Judge Advocate General’s Paralegal Specialist Training Center here Oct. 16. It is located on B Avenue. During the ceremony, Capt. Jason Coffey, Juliet Company commander, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, and Lt. Gen.
Flora D. Darpino, the Army’s Judge Advocate General, offered remarks. “Today marks the end of a three-year journey for paralegal specialist training,” said Coffey. “It began with the approval to relocate the paralegal specialist advanced individual training from Fort Jackson, S.C., to Fort Lee in 2011 … and culminates with this ribbon cutting. “This facility … will train our corps’ enlisted and build the bench of tomorrow’s NCOs,” continued Coffey. “It
represents the professionalism and expertise of our corps and the talent that our people bring to the fight.” Darpino said she was pleased with the attendance at the ribbon cutting because it showed how important this center was to the JAG Corps. “It truly is wonderful to see the crowd here today,” she said. “It shows how we are part of the Quartermaster family here on Fort Lee.” Speaking to the paralegal students in training, Darpino said even the name changes the
occupational specialty has seen shows how important they are to the corps. “We started out with legal clerks, we moved to legal specialists and, in 2000, we gave you the name you deserve – paralegals,” she said. “We knew we owed you more, so that’s why we brought you here to the Quartermaster School. We wanted to get you closer to the regimental home in Charlottesville. “When you walk out these doors, you will make a difference in your Army, just as you have since 1775,” Darpino continued. “We’ve given you what you deserve. I ask you as the future of our corps to embrace it.”
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Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent D. Noble takes the noncommissioned officer sword from Col. Jeffery Carter, 59th Ordnance Brigade commander, during an Oct. 15 change of responsibility ceremony at the Post Field House. The passing of the sword marked the transition of the brigade CSM position from Command Sgt. Maj. Edward C. Morris to Noble, a 26-year Soldier who was last assigned to Fort Hood, Texas.
complishments of CSM Morris and the great NCOs and Soldiers in our ranks.” In his ensuing remarks, Morris acknowledged the support of various commanders and senior
NCOs, from the brigade and Ordnance School level up to garrison and CASCOM. He referred to Carter as a “true Soldier’s boss SEE CSM, PAGE 15
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Spc. Daniel Bamrick, a paralegal student from Juliet Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade; Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Lister, Judge Advocate General Corps Regimental CSM; Lt. Gen. Flora D. Darpino, the Army’s Judge Advocate General; Col. Ronald Kirklin, QM Commandant; and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Kelly. 23rd QM Bde. CSM; cut the ribbon to the new Judge Advocate General’s Paralegal Specialist Training Center during a ceremony Oct. 16. The paralegal occupational training moved to Fort Lee from Fort Jackson, S.C., in 2012 and was conducted in trailers prior to the renovations of the new center.
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Kenner Commander’s Call Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services Oct. 30, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to attend a quarterly commander’s call and training session. The clinic will reopen in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. Patients with routine needs including scheduling appointments, medication refills or minor illness should contact the clinic before or after the closure. To reach the pediatric or adult on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. All Kenner patients must obtain a referral before seeking care at an urgent care center or other network provider. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room. Trish Muntean
Leaders from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade receive training on holiday safety during an Oct. 16 professional development outing at the Fort Lee range complex.
Quartermaster Brigade leaders learn about holiday safety Trish Muntean Family and Community Life Reporter
A smoky demonstration by the Fort Lee Fire Department on how not to deep-fry a turkey drew a crowd during a 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Leaders Professional Development outing at TA17 airstrip Oct. 16. The training, hosted by 266th QM Battalion, focused on managing tactical and accidental risk and was attended by senior enlisted personnel and officers from the 244th, 262nd and 266th QM battalions. First Lt. Ronald Williams, 266th QM Bn. organized the training. “We wanted to highlight holiday safety since we are getting ready for the holiday season,” Williams said. “It’s the best time of year,” said Lt. Col. Scott B. Kindberg, commander of the 266th QM Bn. “With fall comes the cold weather, holiday preparations, good eats, travel and, of course, a little bit of stress.” Capt. Constance Marable and 1st Sgt. JennyAnne Bright, the Tango Company command team, 266 QM Bn., led a discussion about home safety and travelling safely during the holidays. They also shared tips about how to reduce stress during the holiday season. “Today, we talked about things we can do off-duty to mitigate risks,” Marable said. “We talked about home safety during the holidays and gave tips on traveling
safely during the holiday season. “Our job is stressful as Soldiers, so it is very important as Soldiers to learn how to take care of ourselves,” she continued. “As leaders we take care of our Soldiers, but we do a really bad job of taking care of ourselves.” Sgt. 1st Class Renaco Stewart, 266th QM Bn., said he learned some interesting things that he can share with both his Soldiers and friends. More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year, according to State Farm claims data, and Kindberg said he thought it was important – and delicious – to learn how to safely cook a turkey in a deep fryer. “I was proud of our company command teams as they made this training meaningful and tasty,” he said. “Any time you incorporate (learning) how to safely deep-fry a turkey for all to eat, it’s going to be good training. Of course, we also demonstrated how not to deep-fry a Thanksgiving turkey. “Our intent was to encourage our senior leaders within the brigade to engage their teams during this high-risk season by providing them with a wealth of tools to help identify, understand and mitigate risk,” Kindberg continued. (Keep reading upcoming issues of the Fort Lee Traveller for more holiday safety tips from the Fort Lee Fire Department.)
Child Care Openings Child, Youth and School Services has openings in its full-day child care for preschool age children. The part-day preschool program also has openings in both its a.m. and p.m. sessions as well as its 2-day and 3-day programs. There also are openings for full-day childcare for Strong Beginnings Pre-K. This is for children ages 4-5. For details, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3196.
Fire Hydrant Testing Begins Oct. 24 The Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services Division, in cooperation with the Virginia American Water Company, will undertake annual fire hydrant testing Oct. 24 - Nov. 19. Large amounts of water may be released onto the roadway during testing. Motorists are urged to slow down as the water can pool and cause vehicles to hydroplane. The water also may become somewhat brownish due to sediment in the pipes being stirred from the larger than normal amount of water flowing through the main. If this occurs, simply run the tap for approximately five minutes and the water should clear. Avoid doing laundry for several hours while the hydrants are being tested in your area. Firefighters will be working in close proximity to roadways. Motorists are urged to slow down for their safety and the safety of the firefighters. For details, call (804) 734-7950 or 734-6041.
KAHC Veterans Day Holiday Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic and Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic will be open Nov. 10 (training holiday) for patient care. Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be closed Nov. 10. All Kenner services will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. To reach the pediatric or adult on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. All Kenner patients must obtain a referral before seeking care at an urgent care center or other network provider. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room. TRICARE Service Center walk-in service is no longer provided
Exchange Pepsi Sweepstakes The Army and Air Force Exchange Service offers shoppers a chance to win a $500 shopping spree or a Yeti cooler courtesy of Pepsi through Oct. 31. Authorized shoppers can enter at any Exchange store. Ten $500 Exchange gift cards and 10 coolers valued at $400 will be given away. To enter, fill out an entry form and drop it in the box. Winners will be picked by a random drawing on or around Nov. 28. No purchase is required to enter. Entrants must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. For details, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores.
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Former TC Chief shares views at Wheelhouse Wednesday session Capt. Kelsey Barley OfďŹ ce of the Chief of Transportation
More than 100 Army Transporters gathered at the HideAway Club here Oct. 1 for a “Wheelhouse Wednesday� professional development session featuring retired Maj. Gen. David Whaley, who served as the 16th Chief of the Transportation from 1993 - 1995. Wheelhouse Wednesday started many years ago at Fort Eustis. The monthly gathering provides opportunities for idea-sharing and open discussion while promoting professionalism and esprit de corps among the TC’s command staff, cadre and students in the Transportation Officer Basic Leader Course. This time-honored tradition migrated to Fort Lee
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when the Transportation School and Headquarters were relocated here in 2010 to become part of the Army’s Sustainment Center of Excellence. At the most-recent session, Whaley shared his views on what
it means to be an Army leader and reminded those in attendance that military service is a 24-hour-a-day job. Leaders must be ready for whatever comes their way, he emphasized. He illustrated that point with a couple of personal stories from his Army days and noted that the same leadership principles and relationships between officer, warrant officer and noncommissioned officer still apply today. “I remember being in Southeast Asia, and I get a call (from) a Marine colonel on the other end of the line telling me I was going to be the movement officer for his unit,� Whaley said. “I kindly replied, ‘Sir, I don’t work for you’ and hung up the phone�. “Then, about two minutes later, my boss comes in and says, ‘Whaley, you do work for me and
)RUW /HH 2NWREHUIHVW IHDWXUHV PXVLF GDQFHUV The Fort Lee Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate will host Oktoberfest on Oct. 25, 5-10 p.m., at the Post Field House. The cost to attend is $6. Children, 12 and under, will be admitted at no charge. German-style food and various beverages can be purchased at the event. The Schenickelfritz and the Oompahs band will perform authentic German music throughout the evening. Additionally, the Hirschjaeger Dancers are returning to give the audience a taste of authentic German dancing. FMWR’s KidZone is offering inflatable games, a rock climbing wall and
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Oktoberfest is Saturday at the Post Field House from 5-10 p.m. and will feature Schenickelfritz and the Oompahs band and the Hirschjaeger Dancers.
more. Prices vary per activity. Oktoberfest is open to the general public. To access Fort Lee, individuals 18 years of age and older must present a valid stateor government-issued picture identification card.
Proof of current vehicle registration and insurance also may be requested by access gate security personnel. For more details, visit www.leemwr.com. – Staff Reports
you WILL be the movement officer for that Marine unit.’ And just like that, myself and a four-man team were sent to help redeploy this unit. And the reason we were successful wasn’t because I barked orders at them; it was because we trained for such missions, and I knew what my men were capable of. You see, you have to make training a priority. You have to train and be ready for whatever comes your way because the mission changes daily.� The former transportation chief also emphasized the importance of lieutenants forming strong bonds with their platoon sergeants when they assume the role of platoon leader. He cited many examples to show how his platoon sergeant played a vital role in ensuring the unit was ready to conduct its mission on a moment’s notice. To this
day, Whaley said he maintains contact with many of his former platoon sergeants and often seeks their advice and counsel. Platoon leaders must take an active interest in their troops as well, Whaley continued. “It is paramount to listen and learn,� he said. “Platoon leaders should know the name of every Soldier in the platoon. They should understand their family situations and just take an active interest in them. This demonstrates to the Soldiers that you, their platoon leader, truly cares about them.� As an example of this, Whaley recalled his deployment for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His team arrived ahead of the main body, and it was their responsibility to ensure that movement operations were ready when the follow-on units hit the ground. “I took my uniform top off and started working side-by-side with them,� he said. “It showed my Soldiers that we were in it together.�
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Historic bridge remains one of America’s natural wonders Phillip Tracy PAO Intern
Revered by some of history’s most important leaders, Virginia’s Natural Bridge is a place of spectacle and entertainment. Towering high over central Virginia, this 157acre landmark is located between Lexington and Roanoke in the community of Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County. The “bridge,” as many locals call the site, was purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1774 for 20 shillings and has since been featured on “Seven Natural Wonders of the World” lists for centuries. “Natural Bridge is a geological formation,” said Josh D. McGilliard, vice president of Business Development at the park, “in which Cedar Creek – a small tributary of the James River – has carved out a gorge in the mountainous limestone terrain, forming a natural arch 215-feet high with a span of 90 feet. It consists of horizontal limestone strata – the remains of the roof of a cave or tunnel through which the creek once flowed.” The park is open seven days a week, including holidays, from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and admission is $18 for adults and $10 for children over 7 years old. Military members receive a 10-percent discount. So, what should people expect when they visit?
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Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County has been designated a National Historic Landmark, a Virginia Historic Landmark and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
“Southern hospitality, serene natural and scenic mountain views, a really relaxing feeling,” said McGilliard. Thomas Jefferson called Natural Bridge “the most sublime of nature’s work,” and George Washington is said to have carved his initials into the formation. “Natural Bridge was one of the tourist attractions of the new world that Europeans visited during the 18th and 19th centuries,” McGilliard noted. “Vacationing guests from all over the world took day trips from here on horse-
back or horse-drawn carriages to explore the countryside.” The location that once hosted guests John Marshall, James Monroe, Henry Clay, Sam Houston and Martin Van Buren is outfitted with a sound and light show. The site was even mentioned in Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” with the lines, “But soon the fore part of him slowly rose from the water; for an instant his whole marbleized body formed a high arch, like Virginia’s Natural Bridge …”
Plans are in place to have National Bridge designated as a State Park. The Rockbridge Visitor’s Center is the first stop for tourists. It’s within short walking distance to the bridge. In addition to purchasing tickets, visitors will find a large gift shop, the Archway Grill and Virginia foods for sale. Guests also can learn more about Natural Bridge at the visitor’s center. The start of the trail toward Natural Bridge is just outside the basement entrance of Rockbridge Center.. The Natural Bridge Park
Historic Hotel on the site has 152 rooms offered in three different room styles. “We also have 15 cottages and approximately 10,000 square feet of meeting space,” added McGilliard, “and a 150seat full-service Colonial Dining Room offering breakfast and dinner each day. The hotel, paired with its endless amount of activities onsite at Natural Bridge Park, is the perfect place for family vacations, reunions, business meetings, special events, and weddings.” The site, originally a
Native American territory, has many additional activities. “Cedar Creek Trail is the Monacan Indian Living History exhibit where visitors of all ages can experience actual Monacan trade, living arrangements, cooking demonstrations and tool making,” said McGilliard, “Just beyond the living history on the same trail there is a saltpeter cave, and beyond that at the end of the trail are Lace waterfalls. Along the way there are critters, wildlife, rushing water and plenty of local butterflies depending on the time of year you visit.” Additionally, the park’s campus includes a threemile Monacan Trail for walking, biking or horse riding, 34-foot caverns and a four-hour paddling and tubing excursion down the James River. “It’s one-of-a-kind natural scenic beauty found nowhere else in the world puts people in awe. If you sit down on the benches and watch people round the corner and look up at the bridge, their jaw drops, and you can tell they are completely taken aback by its enormity and puzzled about how it could ever have been formed,” McGilliard added. To find additional information about the park, visit www.naturalbridgeva.com or call (540) 291-2121. For information on the Historic Hotel, call (540) 291-2121 ext. 7801.
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Hometown: “Petersburg is where I was born and raised, but I live in Prince George County.” Family: “I have been married for 35 years to my husband Richard who retired from civil service a few years ago. He worked in the Directorate of Public Works here. I met my husband here at Blind Man John’s Snack Bar that used to be in the building where the Women’s Museum is now. I have three children, one from a previous marriage. Their names are Brian Cooper and Stephanie and Melissa Tatum.” Job title: Secretary at the Aerial Delivery and Field Service Department Tenure at Fort Lee: “I have been at Fort Lee for 39 years. Twenty-five of those years were with the Quartermaster Museum.” How did you get started with the federal government? “Back in 1974, my friend and I were working at the state penitentiary in Richmond. She applied for a position at Fort Lee and so did I. Within two weeks she received a job at military personnel and I was hired about two weeks later at the same place.” How did you start working at ADFSD? “My job at the QM Museum was abolished. So, to make a long story short, the lady that worked in ADFSD was retiring so they put me here to fill the position.” Thoughts on your working environment? “The environment is great and everyone is very friendly.” Challenges of your job: “The challenges are still in the learning part of it – trying to learn all the information required for NCOERS, Military and civilian awards, and Defense Travel System, but I’m getting there. I was scared at first when I came here because I didn’t know anyone and everything was so different than what I was used to, but everyone has been extremely nice and patient with me. Motivation for job: “I’m determined to always do my best job I’m in. I want to be successful and also want my directorate or division to look good, and that’s what makes me feel good.”
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Increase security awareness during annual observance Security awareness means individuals understand that there is the potential for some people to deliberately or accidentally steal, damage or misuse the classified information and material that is used throughout its organization. Therefore, it is prudent to support the various security awareness measures that protect the installation information, physical and personnel programs. One way the Fort Lee Security Division does that is by having Army personnel go through various types of background checks. Since this is Security Awareness Month, the organization wants to highlight some key areas within information and personnel security. When it comes to information
security, a majority of people are aware that there are various levels of classification: unclassified, confidential, secret and top secret. However, when it comes to personnel clearance, did you know your clearance is only good for a certain amount of time? If you have a top secret clearance, it’s good for five years and a secret clearance is good for 10 years. You are responsible to maintain your eligibility standards that are based on your loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness to the U.S. government. The Information Security Program primarily pertains to classified national security information, controlled unclassified information to include the use of For Official Use Only (FOUO), and
sensitive but unclassified (SBU) information. The primary reference for Information Security is AR 380-5, Department of the Army Information Security Program. It covers classification, downgrading, declassification, transmission, transportation and safeguarding information. The primary reference for Personnel Security is AR 380-67, Department of the Army Personnel Security Program. It sets forth the standards, criteria and guidelines upon which personnel security determinations are based. It is important for organizations to understand that in order to have access to classified material, the appropriate clearance is required. Access granted by the local command and a “need to know” for that information is required. Commanders and directors have the responsibility to ensure they maintain a program to evaluate personnel on a continuing basis
with respect to security eligibility. Co-workers have an equal responsibility to advise their supervisor or an appropriate security official if they become aware of information with potentially serious security significance regarding someone with access to classified information or employed in a sensitive position. The focus of security awareness is achieving a long-term shift in the attitude of Army personnel toward security while promoting a cultural and behavioral change within an organization. All organization security policies should be viewed as key enablers for the organization, not as a series of rules restricting the efficient working of a business. A unit security manager should be the first stop if individuals have questions or concerns regarding information or personnel security related issues. – Fort Lee Security Division
Security tips Passwords and combinations – do not put in your desk, purse or wallet. Do not process classified data on unclassified systems. Always challenge unescorted strangers in your work area. Properly store and secure For Official Use Only and classified material. Ensure personnel have a need to know before granting access to classified information Don’t discuss Classified and For Official Use Only Information in areas outside approved spaces FOUO documents and material should be encrypted prior to transmission
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Kenner Clinic, PMO share Halloween safety reminders Fort Lee’s trick-or-treat hours are set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, and post residents and visitors – particularly those who plan to participate in this evening of spooky fun – are reminded that extra precautions will need to be taken to ensure the safety of the installation’s smallest residents. The speed limit in all housing areas is 15 milesper-hour, however, motorists should drive even slower in areas where children are present and pay extra attention when passing vehicles parked along the curb as they may obscure excited youngsters and other pedestrians crossing the street. Post housing residents who plan to hand out treats should leave their porch light on, while those not interested or unavailable should turn them off. This also promotes safety by illuminating walkways and making potential tripping hazards visible. Along those same lines, residents can help by picking up anything that a child could
Halloween poses special risks Halloween poses additional risks to young pedestrians. Many are not accustomed to crossing the street and being out and about after dark, Children engaged in trick-or-treat activities frequently cross streets at midblock rather than at corners or crosswalks, putting them at risk for injury. Many parents overestimate their children’s street-crossing skills. They are limited by several factors related to their physical
trip over like garden hoses, toys, bikes and lawn decorations, and sweeping wet leaves from the sidewalk and steps. A parent or a responsible adult should always accompany young children during the neighborhood rounds while trickor-treating. Notify the Fort Lee Police of any lost children whose sponsor cannot be readily located. Other Halloween-
size and developmental stage. For instance, young children may lack the physical ability to cross a street quickly. That often results in choosing the shortest route rather than the safest route. Darting out between parked cars is an especially dangerous behavior. In addition, young children do not evaluate potential traffic threats effectively, cannot anticipate driver behavior and process sensory information more slowly than adults.
related tips offered by the PMO and the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic at Kenner Army Health Clinic include the following: • When pumpkin carving with children, let them draw shapes and faces with a marker and restrict the actual cutting to adults. Use battery-operated lights. If using a candle with a flame, keep it away from walkways or places where it could ignite cloth-
ing or curtains. • Costumes should be flame retardant and fit properly. Avoid oversize shoes, high heels, and long skirts or pants that could cause a child to fall. Masks are not recommended. Always choose non-toxic and hypoallergenic makeup if children want to decorate their face. • Serve kids a healthy dinner before trick-ortreating so they won’t
fill up on candy. Remind them not to eat any goodies collected until they are checked out by an adult to ensure they’re safe. • When selecting items for trick-or-treaters, consider alternatives like colorful pencils, stickers, large erasers or decorative shoelaces. Avoid treats that pose a choking hazard such as gum, peanuts, hard candy or small toys. • Only trick-or-treat in well-known neighborhoods. Never enter a stranger’s home or car for a treat. • Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations; always walk, never run across a street. Only cross the street as a group. Remove any mask or item that limits eyesight before crossing a street. • Use a flashlight that can be seen by others. Placing reflective tape on costumes, outer clothing and/or candy containers also is a good idea. • Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side. • Establish a curfew for older children. • Set a limit on the number of days candy can remain in the house after Halloween before it is thrown out.
• A scary movie on television or video is a Halloween tradition many children can’t resist. Unfortunately, quite a few experience nightmares after watching these films, and may not be able to discern make-believe from reality. The pediatric clinic often sees children with sleep problems resulting from scary movies that were inappropriate for their age. To promote safety, Provost Marshal Office personnel will conduct vehicle and bike patrols throughout Halloween evening. Volunteers from military units on post also will be walking through neighborhoods to discourage potentially harmful behavior. Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity. Residents are encouraged to notify military and/or Department of the Army Civilian Police patrols on site or call (804) 734-7400 if they have any additional concerns or safety issues. – Celia Murray, RN, Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic, and Maj. David Martin, Fort Lee Provost Marshal
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The October Historic Photo of the Month looks back at fire trucks at Camp Lee in 1918. “The early use of military fire trucks were to fight structural fires in barracks and cantonments – or bases,� said Luther Hanson, curator at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee. “From the early 20th century fire trucks have been here to protect the Soldier, their families and military property. Most early military structures were built of wood,� said Hanson. According to the QM Museum book “U.S. Military Wheeled
Vehicles,� by Fred W. Crimson, “A wide variety of pumpers and chemical trucks were purchased by the U.S. military from 1910-1930. In 1918, the Army’s Quartermaster Corps, which was responsible for the purchase of all types of trucks – except tactical vehicles – contracted for a small fleet of Brockway-based pumpers.� The author noted, “Although no technical details are available on the fire equipment, the truck was organized in the traditional layout with the pump mounted behind the cab and driven off of the transfer case. Brockway’s four-cylinder continental inline gasoline engine was mounted out front and the hose compartment
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Firemen pose for a photo on their fire trucks outside Fire Station No. 1 at Camp Lee circa 1918. In this era, Soldiers manned the fire station and fire trucks.
and booster tank made up the majority of the rear of the body. The Brockway did have an enclosed gear rear axel, thereby eliminating the jackshaft and chains. The tires were solid and the wheelbase was about 160 inches long. According to Crimson, “The Army established two types of
military fire fighting companies to provide fire protection at its installations during the war – Fire Truck and Hose Companies. The Soldiers of these companies had but one duty, to man the fire stations and fire apparatus at the cantonments. Guard and Fire Companies were established at
smaller Army installations, depots and storage areas. These units provided both fire protection and security at the facility.� The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Comments can be posted on www.facebook.com/ftleetraveller.
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Pvt. Daon Craggette from Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, holds a postcard he received from the Honorable Jessica L. Garfola-Wright, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. It was the second such message sent to the initial entry Soldier. Craggette met Wright during a dining facility lunch at Fort Jackson, S.C., where he was attending Basic Combat Training. In casual conversation, he mentioned that his family hadn’t written him any letters. A week or so later, he received a postcard from Wright that wished him well and encouraged him to keep up the good work. The second postcard sent here read, “We met at Fort Jackson, and you mentioned that you didn’t get mail. I tracked you to Fort Lee and wanted to send you another note. I hope things are going well.� Craggette is obviously impressed by the supportive sentiments expressed by the military service leader. “When I received another postcard here,� he said, “it surprised me that she cared so much and decided to check up on me.� Craggetts is attending the 92Golf Food Service Specialist course and is set to graduate on Nov. 27.
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(LARGE PHOTO, FAR RIGHT) Amy Disney, a Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic nurse, models her pink hair and accessories during a breast cancer awareness activity Friday at Kenner Army Health Clinic. Nearly all of the civilian workers at Kenner, to include those at the Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic and TMC 1, wore pink in recognition of National Mammography Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (RIGHT) Protestant Kids of the Chapel caregiver Kristy Concepcion Carranza and toddler Amber Foster share a hearty laugh as soap bubbles float around a Family Life Center daycare room in Memorial Chapel during PKOC activities earlier this month.
Want to see your images featured in a future “In Your Face” photo presentation? If so, post them to your unit or organization’s Facebook page along with a brief description of the event that includes the date and location. Newsworthy photos also can be submitted via email to ArmyFortLee.PAO@mail.mil.
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(LARGER PHOTO, FAR LEFT) Advanced individual training Soldiers from Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, pose with the pastries they prepared during a recent baking class at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence here. (LEFT) Staff Sgt. Clifford Hinson performs with a brass ensemble from Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band during the South Elementary School Fall Festival earlier this week in Disputanta.
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(ABOVE) A group of competitors representing the 244th Quartermaster Battalion stand ready to serve up their recipes to judges during the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Chili Cook-off here Oct. 16. Pictured are Sgt. 1st Class Floyd Phifer Jr., Capt. Brian Graddy Jr., 1st Lt. Michael Thomas and Sgt. 1st Class Jerome Stewart. The cook-off was a family readiness group fundraiser. Donations contributed by hungry guests who tasted and voted for their favorite dish were split among the FRGs for the competing battalions with the largest share going to the winner – the 244th QM Bn. (RIGHT) Lt. Col. Susan E. Manion, 16th Ordnance Battalion commander, passes the Alpha Company guidon to 1st Lt. Jeffrey Jamaleldine during an Oct. 1 change of command ceremony on the Ordnance Campus. The lieutenant replaced Capt. Asunta Vonderheide. (SMALL PHOTO, FAR RIGHT) Capt. Eric Collier takes the Echo Company guidon from the 16th Ord. Bn. during an Oct. 3 change of command ceremony here. Collier replaced Capt. Phillip Hoffman as the unit commander.
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(ABOVE) Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III receives an artifact brief from Ronald Bingham, a U.S. Army Women’s Museum technician here, on Oct. 6. Chandler explored the museum during his visit to Fort Lee for the annual Best Warrior competition. (LEFT) Capt. Fred Oduka, commander of Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, presents a memento to Marjori Kerns, a representative of the Spring Arbor of Salisbury Retirement Home in Midlothian. The Spring Arbor residents also presented a certificate of appreciation and thank you cards to the Fort Lee unit earlier this month in recognition of its friendship and the community garden that Charlie Co. Soldiers created on the grounds of the retirement home over the summer.
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Thespian shines on life’s stage Nick D’Amario DCMA Public Affairs
Mike White has spent 23 years entertaining thousands in Broadway musicals, comedies and dramas, dedicating up to 48 weeks a year to his theatrical passion. He has accomplished all while balancing a military career and, since 2012, his job with the Defense Contract Management Agency. White, a retired Army officer and DCMA program analyst with the Financial and Business Operations Directorate’s business planning program and analysis division, knows his dream could have been shortlived without the support of his former military commanders and current supervisors. “I’ve averaged three to four productions a year since 1991, with each one requiring an average commitment of 11 to 12 weeks,” said White. “I have been
very fortunate to work for understanding supervisors over the years, enabling the indulgence of my passion for both my professional and theatrical pursuits.” He attributes his start in theater to his wife, Patricia, and daughter, Leah, also a DCMA employee. “Patricia had been doing theater for four years, and Leah had just done two shows,” said White. “The fact they were involved in theater spurred my interest. You’re here for your family, so you might as well make your time useful.” The Lee Playhouse director convinced White to take on a role as a salesman in the May 1991 production of “The Music Man.” Smitten with theater, he signed up for three more performances that year, including “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” “Shenandoah,” and “Mame.” Since then, White has per-
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formed in 76 productions, with more than half performed at the Lee Playhouse. His military career as an Army quartermaster officer took him to Korea in 1993 where he performed in six productions. During various assignments in the U.S., he performed with theater groups in North Carolina and Virginia. Over his 23-year stint in theater, a year did not go by where he
4 reasons to contribute to TSP, despite having military pension Kisha A. Taylor Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
The Thrift Savings Plan offers people the chance to save for additional retirement security at extremely low cost. But individuals may believe they don’t need to save for retirement because they’ll receive a pension after 20 years of service. Truth is, a military pension alone may not be enough. The following are four reasons to contribute to the TSP. (To start saving, visit myPay and choose the “Thrift Savings Plan” option.) • Only about 17 percent of those who join the military serve the full 20 years. Twenty years is a long time – and if you leave the military before then, you won’t
get anything. But the beauty of the TSP is that individuals can use time to their advantage. Let’s say you’re an E3 and decide to save 5 percent of your basic pay in your TSP account. Your monthly contributions would be about $90. If you left military service after only five years, you could already have almost $7,740 (assuming a 6 percent annual rate of return, compounded monthly). In 20 years, that amount could grow to thousands more. • Even if you do serve for 20 years, the pension only will be half your pay. If you stay for 20 years, you’ll get a monthly pension equal to roughly 50 percent of your basic pay. Many financial planners estimate that retirees will need at least 80 percent of their regular income to live
wasn’t involved in multiple productions. White has received awards and accolades for his theatrical performances, to include two prestigious Top Hat awards: Best Cast Member in a Production and Best Show. His most memorable roles are Pseudolus in “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” and Frank Gianella in “Over the River and
comfortably after they stop working. And remember your pension would not include a housing allowance, utilities, and subsistence allowance. Your TSP savings could help cover these new expenses. To get an idea of how much you will need to save, check out the TSP “How Much Should I Save?” calculator. • The plan’s Roth option could work for you – especially if you’re going to a combat zone. Any money you make while in a combat zone is tax-exempt. So, if you contribute combat zone pay to the TSP’s Roth option, you will never pay income taxes on those contributions, and your earnings also would be tax-free if certain conditions are met (i.e. if individuals have reached age 59 and a half, have a permanent disability or have died and five years have passed since Jan. 1 of the year the first Roth contribution was made). Even if you aren’t going to a combat zone, Roth gives people the opportunity for tax-free growth. Just sign into myPay, choose the
Through the Woods.” “After 23 years of continuously doing this, I still find an immense amount of joy and satisfaction in theater,” he said. Leah, a DCMA instructional systems specialist with Human Capital’s Strategic Learning Division, also is still involved with the Lee Playhouse as the backstage manager. “The Lee Playhouse is always looking for cast members and volunteers to help with set construction, costumes, backstage and ushering,” said White. Interested persons can call (804) 734-6629, email leeplayhouse@ leemwr.com or visit the website at http://leeplayhouse.com. White will be cast in the dual roles of Ezekiel Foster and The Snoring Man in the upcoming Lee Playhouse production of “White Christmas,” opening Nov. 7. Asked how much longer he anticipates being involved in theater, White rubbed his chin, squinted his eyes and took in a long slow breath before answering. “I think 100 productions isn’t totally out of the question,” he said, breaking into a big grin.
“Thrift Savings Plan” option, and choose whether you want to make “Roth” or “traditional” contributions. • You can keep it with you. If you decide to leave military service before you’re eligible for a military pension, you can still keep your TSP retirement account. If you take a federal job, you’ll be able to continue making contributions to the plan. Even if you don’t take a Federal job, you can continue to manage your investments while your savings grow. Whether you decide to retire from the military or your career goes in a different direction, you can invest in your future by investing with the TSP. It can mean the difference between a comfortable retirement and a difficult one. To start saving, visit myPay and choose the “Thrift Savings Plan” option. To estimate how much your account could grow over time, visit our “How Much Will My Savings Grow?” calculator under Planning & Tools at tsp.gov.
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CSM | Noble takes top
spot in 59th Ord. Bde., unit says farewell to Morris Continued from page 3 who should never change.” He thanked Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton Hall, the current regimental CSM, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM, for their unconditional support. “I really appreciate you guys letting me run this brigade,” he said. “It’s great to do this and not have to worry about someone looking over your shoulder every minute. Thank you for your trust and confidence.” Having drilled down to the current NCO leadership team in the brigade, Morris imparted words of experience and wisdom. “If you are engaged and care about your Soldiers and always endeavor to be a professional, they will support you,” he said. “You will have no issues with trust and loyalty. “Remember also that you are the reason why this brigade is so successful; it’s not just about me,” he added. “And I would be remiss if I didn’t leave you with some nuggets for your toolbox. Always remember that sometimes you have to practice tough love with your Soldiers. You’ve got to tell them what they need to know instead of what they want to hear. It’s not what you say that makes you a leader, it’s what you teach, say and do. Regardless of the environment you’re in, you have to instill discipline. That’s called building a successful Army team. “It’s easy for me to stand up here and talk about myself. I’m the rea-
son why this brigade is so successful. When I leave, the brigade will malfunction. Simply put, that’s garbage,” Morris said. “The truth is, if it wasn’t for these outstanding Soldiers before (us) who make up this brigade, there would be no me, there would be no command team, there would be no leaders of Soldiers. So that’s what we owe our loyalty to because it works both ways.” Morris concluded with well-wishes for Noble, a 26-year Soldier who was last assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the Headquarters Battalion CSM at III Corps. His military experience includes deployments to Kuwait, Afghanistan and other regions of Southeast Asia. The father of two hails from Chicago. “There is no place I would rather be right now than right here on one of the premier installations in the Army that’s on the cutting edge of leader development and the training of the next generation of leaders and Soldiers,” Noble said as he opened his remarks. “Today, one chapter in the history book closes and another opens,” he later said. “Yet the commitment continues to developing competent, compassionate and courageous Soldiers who possess the capacity to inspire others, to motivate, develop and grow into (individuals) who embody the warrior ethos and are capable of defeating any enemy on today’s modern battlefield. Thank you for coming and God be with you all.”
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difficulty at returning to work Continued from page 2 laude,” feeling a surge of confidence. Ah, that wasn’t so bad, I think to myself. Onto the next section. No sooner do I bold and underline the heading “WORK EXPERIENCE,” when my hands begin to tremble. It’s just the caffeine, I tell myself, and strain to recall the details of my last paying job. Hmm … let’s see now, was it 1995 when I worked for that law firm in California while Francis was assigned to the Naval Postgraduate School? Seriously? I can’t put a job from almost two decades ago on my resume. I’ll be a laughing stock. I realize since marrying my Navy husband in 1993, I have nothing to put in my resume for “work experience” except a few short-lived legal jobs between military moves.
Recognizing that my Vente Skinny Vanilla Latte has nothing to do with my trembling hands, I press on, trying my best to make 20 years as a stay-at-home military mom read like a thriving professional career. As I fill my work experience gap with various volunteer and freelance jobs I’ve had through the years, I “tsk” at how unfair the working world can be to military spouses. For most of us, managing our families through multiple moves, hardships, deployments and constant change is the most challenging “work experience” we’ve ever had. Despite the bonbons-and-soap-operas stereotype, any SAHM who has successfully managed a three-child-and-one-sloppy-labradoodle household – and all the deployments, broken hot water heaters, clogged gutters, orthodontist appointments and parent-teacher
conferences that come with it – is most-definitely worthy of gainful employment. I resist the urge to add the cutesy cliché “Domestic Engineer” in hopes that potential employers will respect me for putting my own career aside to help my husband serve his country. Instead, under the heading “REMARKS” I write, “Despite gaps in my job history, I have always exemplified hard work and dedication, whether as a lawyer, writer, volunteer, mother or military spouse,” pounding the period button with a self-righteous poke. I’ve been working hard for 20 years at the uniquely challenging job of being a military spouse, and perhaps that’s the kind of experience that just can’t be described on paper. Finished with my resume and my latte, I close my laptop with a steady hand, and hope that there are employers out there who won’t mind the gap. (Read more from Lisa Smith Molinari at www. themeatandpotatoesoflife.com.)
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Carson: Changes needed in Army’s ‘archaic’ retention, promotion system Lisa Ferdinando Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The Army needs to make serious institutional changes in order to retain and develop the best Soldiers, according to the service’s under secretary. “We have a system in place that is archaic; that now works against us rather than helping us,” Army Under Secretary Brad Carson told a panel at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Symposium, Oct. 15. The topic of the forum was the human dimension. Other speakers included Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, commanding general, Army Combined Arms Center; Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, Army surgeon general and commanding general, Army Medical
Command; and Maj. Gen. Eric P. Wendt, commanding general, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center. The system, with the “up or out” way of doing business, has been “universally criticized” by “every single person who has looked at it,” Carson said. “You will nary find a single source anywhere that defends the current way we run our personnel system,” he said. “That system has to change.” The promotion system should focus on competencies, while Soldiers should be matched to desired assignments, he said. Members also should be able to make seamless transitions between the active and reserve components. “We have incredible turnover at the highest levels of the Army,” he said, noting that a missing component is the “broadening
experience” that allows people to excel. The evaluation system has been roundly criticized and doesn’t paint the picture of the whole Soldier, Carson said. In order to strengthen the human dimension, it is important to capture “granular data,” which would allow the Army to use the talents, education and skills of a Soldier, for the development of that person and to strengthen the mission. The Officer Evaluation Report, or OER, is “a source of longstanding criticism from everyone in the Army” and is “filled with inflated language, only capturing a narrow band of competencies,” he said. Imagine going to the large, successful companies that are attracting former Soldiers and telling them they should handle talent the way the Army does.
Forum studies bleak recruiting future of the all-volunteer Army ARLINGTON – U.S. Army Recruiting Command gathered leading public and private sector thinkers to study the future of recruiting as the quality of the prospect pool dwindles. During the Recruiting 2020 Forum at RAND Corporation in September, Defense and Army officials, researchers and human resources professionals discussed the challenges facing Army recruiting in the future and potential solutions to those challenges. “Significant adjustments are needed to meet the requirements of Force 2025 and beyond,” said Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet, commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command. “We have always recruited under a demand-focused model, assuming adequate supply would be available. “The supply of qualified men and women who are inclined to serve in the Army continues to decline. I believe supply is in-
adequate to demand and we must change our national strategy to maintain an all-volunteer force.” Batschelet addressed societal issues affecting the eligibility of the current population. At this time, only three of every 10 young people are eligible for military service. The leading factor is obesity, causing approximately 20 percent of ineligibilities. Statistics indicate that number will increase to about 50 percent over the next five years, driving the eligible population down to one in 10. Another issue recruiters often discuss is an individual’s willingness to serve. Only one-in-four individuals who are eligible to serve are willing, making it an uphill battle to convince most young people of the benefits of service. “In the long term, we must address some national issues like obesity, education and drug use,” Batschelet said. “In the short
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Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson speaks on a panel about the human dimension at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, D.C., Oct. 15.
Carson said those companies could trade an “amazingly flexible personnel system,” in favor of the Army’s way of doing business by grading by year group over time, kicking people out after they are passed over for promotion twice, giving employees very little say in their next move, and having no individualized career path.
term, we must look at means to expand the market.” He encourages a shift in thinking from recruiting to talent acquisition. In order to find the talented individuals the Army will need for its smaller, more agile force, Batschelet said, it is competing with leading corporations across the country, whose benefits are often on par with the Army’s. During the forum approximately 60 members tackled four main topics: • Can we represent America and defend her simultaneously? • Attitude or aptitude, heart or head: What are the best predictors of future Soldier success? • Recruiting the very best and still offering the opportunity to be all you can be. • Balancing recruiting missions, retention goals, and terms of service. “Can we have our cake and eat it, too? We have to,” said Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a former commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. He said the Army must have the highquality talent necessary to support the nation, and that talent must be representative
“Imagine we went to them and said ‘You should trade your system for that one.’ Well, they would say ‘no’ to that. We should say no to it as well,” Carson said To read more about what the other forum speakers said, visit http://www.army.mil/article/136395/Carson__Changes_ needed_in_Army_s__archaic__ retention__promotion_system.
of America. Can the Army afford both quality and representation? How does the Army define the Soldiers it wants? Should different occupational specialties have different standards? Should the Army expand cognitive evaluations to determine what traits would best serve specific jobs? These and many others are the questions Army leaders and researchers face in determining the way ahead. “Our best smart weapon is the Soldier,” Gen. David Perkins, commanding general, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, said to the forum. In the meantime, U.S. Army Recruiting Command personnel are streamlining the application process using mobile technology, employing virtual recruiting methods for areas without recruiting centers, rewriting recruiting doctrine, and revamping Recruiting and Retention School curriculum to ensure the recruiting force has the necessary skills and capabilities to build the Army America needs. – U.S. Army Recruiting Command Public Affairs
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FORT MEADE, Md. – The Army’s top leaders said in the face of changing missions and budget cuts, family readiness is more important than ever. They made the remarks in a town hall-style panel during a family forum at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15. Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III told family members resilience is not just about Soldiers, it’s about families. “Caring for our Army Family is mission essential,” said McHugh. “We are, all three of us, every day thinking about the impact of our decisions on our families and the role that our families play,” added Odierno. The three men recently launched Total Army Strong, which succeeds the Army Family Covenant. It sets high Army requirements and standards for family programs, but allows commanders to tailor the programs on installations to make sure they best fit their local populations. That’s because Soldiers and families at, say, Fort Bragg, N. C., have different wants and needs than Soldiers and families at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. Of course, in order for any program to be effective, families have to first know that it exists and, second, actually participate. The Army can’t force them, noted McHugh. It can only provide solutions and access. “We really need to do a much better job of understanding who we’re trying to reach and how they want to be reached,” said Chandler, noting that many legacy, pre-9-11 programs are no longer relevant. Every commander needs to use social media to reach families, especially because more than 60 percent of active-duty families live off base. To communicate effectively, however, leaders and commanders need to turn to younger Soldiers to learn which networks and programs new Soldiers and families are actually using, Odierno said. He suggested a family programs app might be helpful. And, of course, remote and virtual access is especially important for reserve-component families, he added, as he challenged
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Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III discuss family readiness and resilience during a town hall with family members at the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct. 15, in Washington, D.C.
installation commanders to do more to support the guard and reserve populations who live near their bases. At the same time, the three leaders agreed, nothing trumps the importance and value of face-to-face communication and interaction. They made the comments in response to a question from a child psychiatrist who said too many teenagers don’t know how to connect in person. “We understand this is a problem,” said Odierno, “and the Army is a people-centric organization, and interaction is absolutely essential to us and to our mission. So we now translate that to families. “I think this is a growing problem we have to recognize. I think we have to figure out how we help young families as they come into the Army and provide assistance that allows them to interact within a family, but also interact with others. I think we can do that with many of our families on the installation, whether it be the youth programs we have for the family forums we have.” Still, Chandler said, “We’ve got resilient families that do amazing things to sustain our Army, whether that’s volunteering, whether that’s helping out in the community, whether that’s doing things to help ensure our education is being taken care of or our young people being advocates to ensure we’re doing the best we can for our children.”
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EVENTS Night at Trans. Museum | Oct. 27 A Fort Eustis Halloween “Night at the Army Transportation Museum” is slated for Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m. Participants at the free event can come to trick-or-treat and see the exhibits “come to life.” All children, age 12 and under, in costume will receive a goody bag. For details, call (757) 878-1115.
Lee Archaeological Facility Open House | Oct. 30 The Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation Facility will hold an Open House Oct. 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at building 5222 on 22nd Street behind the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum. Guided tours will be conducted in recognition of Virginia Archaeology Month. The event is open to military members, DOD Civilians, their families and the surrounding community. For details, call (804) 765-7026.
Halloween Spooky Story Hour | Oct. 30 A free Halloween Story Hour for children will be held Oct. 30, 5-6 p.m., at the Fort Lee Community Library on the 2nd floor of building 12420, 34th Street. Youngsters should wear their favorite Halloween costume or come as they are. There will be “scary” stories told throughout the hour and an opportunity to win prizes. For details or to sign up, call (804) 7658095.
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Halloween Bash at HideAway | Oct. 31 Community members can dress in their scariest, most ravishing or funniest costume and come to the Halloween Bash Oct. 31, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m., at the HideAway. The free event will include a costume contest, music and manager’s drink specials. There is no cover charge. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
Chapel Harvest Festival | Oct. 31 A Harvest Festival is set for Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. The free event includes fellowship, storytelling, face painting, games, train rides and food.
555th PIA Meeting | Nov. 5 The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc., will conduct its monthly meeting Nov. 5, 6 p.m., at the Piccadilly Restaurant, South Park Mall, Colonial Heights. Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending.
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Child, Youth and School Services will hold a streetwise self-defense workshop for moms and daughters Nov. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Child Development Center MultiProgram facility, building 10622. The cost is $15 for one parent and child – age 11 and older. The class will focus on self-defense techniques to thwart the most common street attacks and abduction attempts. The class is open to family members of military, DOD Civilians, DOD Contractors and retired military members and active duty reservists. To register, visit Parent Central Services, building 10612, Yorktown Drive. For details, call (804) 765-3758 or 765-3196.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Lee Club | Nov. 27 A Thanksgiving dinner buffet will be served Nov. 27, 1 p.m., at the Lee Club, building 9009, at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. In addition to roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauces, the offerings will include carved ham, seafood newberg, chicken marsalis, steamed shrimp, seafood platter, various veggies, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, French toast, an omelet station, a Belgian waffle station, a salad bar, fresh fruit, a dessert station and more. The cost is $24.95 for adults and $12.50 for children, ages 3-9; children under 2 are free. Reservations are required by Nov. 21 and must be paid at the time of booking. For details, call (804) 734-7541 or 7347547.
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Army Family Team Building | Nov. 11-12 Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. Child care is available. The next session is Level K: Knowledge on Nov. 11-12. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
Employment Readiness | Ongoing Several employment readiness classes are available at ACS. Times for the classes vary. The classes, with the next dates, are as follows: Resumé Writing, Nov. 3; Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation, Nov. 6; Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance, Nov. 6; and Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success, Nov. 13. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
Relocation Readiness | Ongoing Several Relocation Readiness classes are offered by ACS at Fort Lee. E-Sponsorship and Application Training will meet Oct. 28, 10 a.m. noon; Immigration and Citizenship will meet Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m.; and Hearts Apart will meet Nov. 7, 10 a.m. - noon. The classes meet at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. For details or registration, call (804) 734-7852.
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Calendar, continued YOUTH SKIES SAT Prep Class | Nov. 1, 8 Child, Youth and School Services will hold a SAT prep class for grades 9-12 Nov. 1 and 8, 3:30-6:30 p.m., at the Fort Lee Youth Center, building 10619. The cost is $60 for the two sessions. It will focus on reading, writing, math and testing tips. The class is open to family members of military, DOD Civilians, DOD Contractors and retired military members and active duty reservists. To register, visit Parent Central Services, building 10612, Yorktown Drive. For details, call (804) 765-3196 or 7653852.
SKIES Tumble Preschool Classes | Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 A preschool tumble gym class for children, ages 3-5, sponsored by CYSS is scheduled for Nov. 5 - Dec. 17 at the Multi-Program SKIES Unlimited Facility, building 10622. Children will learn coordination, body awareness, rolling, climbing, social awareness and more. The cost is $31 for
the seven sessions. The classes will be held 3:15-4 p.m. or 4:05-4:50 p.m. They are open to family members of military, DOD Civilians, DOD Contractors and retired military members and active duty reservists. To register, visit Parent Central Services, building 10612, Yorktown Drive. For details, call (804) 765-3196 or 7653852.
Youth Fall Festival | Nov. 15 The Fort Lee Youth Fall Festival, sponsored by Family and MWR, is set for Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Post Field House, A Avenue and 16th Street. Free activities will include pumpkin decorating, sand arts and crafts, The Chesterfield Children’s Theatre group and more. All children must be with an adult. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
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10111 Iron Bridge Road. Paranormal investigators will share ghost stories and details about famous criminal trials, and how the site was used as a continental training station during the American Revolution. Historical vignettes will be set up on the Courthouse Green, in the Chesterfield Museum and 1892 Jail. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society, this event is appropriate for children, age 8 and older. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children, ages 8-12. Register at www.chesterfieldhistory. com.
City Point 5k | Oct. 25 More than 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the 18th Annual City Point 5K River Run and Walk Oct. 25, 9 a.m., in Hopewell. A 1-mile Kids Fun Run and Walk is set for 8 a.m. The event benefits the Hopewell Public School Foundation and Hopewell Recreation and Parks. To register, visit www.hpgchamber.org. For details, visit www.citypoint5k.org.
General Lee Presentations | Oct. 25 Petersburg National Battlefield will host two free presentations about Gen.
Robert E. Lee’s experience at the siege of Petersburg Oct. 25. The first program will be at 11 a.m. at Violet Bank Museum, 305 Virginia Ave., Colonial Heights; and the second session is at 2 p.m., at Petersburg National Battlefield Eastern Front Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road. David Palmer will portray Gen. Lee – a role he has been performing at programs for more than 16 years. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 202.
Chesterfield Homeschool Program | Oct. 31 A program for Chesterfield homeschooled students titled “Life on the Plantation” will be held Oct. 31, at Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Participants will tour Magnolia Grange and experience what 19th century life was like on a plantation. They also will learn about the importance of herbs for flavor, medicine, fragrance and pest control. The event is for children, age 6 and older. The cost is $6; adults are free. Preregistration is required. For registration and details, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com.
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The Fort Lee Youth Bowling League has kicked off its season with more than 90 studentathletes are participating in the fall session that runs to mid-December. There are openings for 10 Senior League Bowlers, eight Junior League Bowlers and 12 Pee-Wee (Bumper) Bowlers. Registration is open all year. The bowlers appreciate the support of the sponsors who have helped to make this program available each year. Recent Jr. League High Scores Boys High Game Scratch LaWayne Bland - 157 Alex Chini - 151 Jack Smith - 148 Girls High Game Scratch Gracie Nepomuceno - 167 Kabree Kenney - 125 Jada Scott - 125 Mallory Davis - 119 Recent Sr. League High Scores Boys
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Calendar, continued Domestic Violence Support Group Program | Monday Evenings The James House is offering a free multi-session program for women affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse or stalking on Monday evenings, 6-7 p.m. The program will focus on using journaling as a part of the healing process and will meet thru Dec. 15. Running concurrently with the women’s group, the organization is offering a program for children who have witnessed violence in their homes. Registration is required for both programs. For details and registration, call (804) 458-2704.
Great Gatsby Fall Gala | Nov. 1 The inaugural Great Gatsby Fall Gala to assist youth in the Tri-Cities area is slated
for Nov. 1, 6-10 p.m., at the Ward Art Center for Contemporary Art, 132 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg. Sponsored by the U Can Make It Too Foundation, the event is open to the community and will feature food, music and live special performances. The foundation provides mentoring, leadership development workshops, work readiness training, and life skills activities for youth from underserved backgrounds. For tickets and details, visit, www. ucmitfoundation.org/events.html.
Shoppers Bazaar | Nov. 1 The Chesterfield Employee Association will hold a Fall Shoppers Bazaar Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 10300 Courthouse Road.. More than 60 vendors will be on site offering handcrafted jewelry, festive ornaments quilts, homemade jellies and jams,
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Virginia Thanksgiving Festival in Charles City | Nov. 2 The Virginia Thanksgiving Festival is set for Nov. 2, noon - 4 p.m. on the lawn of Berkeley Plantation, 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City. The event includes a parade with horsedrawn carriages, pipe and drum performers, first-person re-enactors, musicians, magicians, the Chickahominy Tribal Dancers, choral groups, crafts and more. There is no charge for admission to the festival and grounds. A reenactment of the landing of Capt. John Woodlief in 1619 will be held at 3 p.m. The plantation is off State Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. For details, call 1-888-466-6018 or visit www.virginiathanksgivingfestival.com.
Dig Deep 12 Hopewell 5K | Nov. 8 The Dig Deep 12 5K run is scheduled for Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m., at E.J. Moore Middle School, 11455 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. The event is for all age groups. It raises scholarship funds in memory of Grayson Payne Austin a fifth grader who died in a boating accident in 2012. To register, contact Preston Ramsey at (804) 835-4774 or pramsey99@gmail.com.
Fredericksburg Ghosts | Fridays, Saturdays The Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tour is held on select Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. throughout the year. The next dates are Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The tours last about 90 minutes and cost $11 per person. Children under age 7 are free. Registration is required. For details and a tour schedule, visit www.ghostsoffredericksburg.com.
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Come for a visit... Stay for a Lifetime!
Just Moments from... • 1-95, I-85 & Fort Lee (2 miles) • Southpark Mall • Historic Petersburg
$99 DEPOSIT STYLE RATE 1 BR .................$599 2 BR .................$659 3 BR .................$699
Apartments Feature: • Clubhouse & Swimming Pool • Playground • Walk in Closets • Ceiling Fans • Central Heat/Air • 24 Hour Maintenance
CRATER SQUARE APARTMENTS 1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13A • Petersburg, VA 23805 Call (804)733-6298 • www.cratersquareapartments.com
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Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers
MINUTES TO FORT LEE
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (floor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.) 6 thru 12 Month Leases • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center • Washer/Dryer • Monitored Intrusion Alarms • Stainless Appliances Available
(804) 733-8710
1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC
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