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MASTER DRIVER Transportation School staffers discuss merits of qualiďŹ cation course and the new mobile version that makes it easier for busy operational units to receive training SEE PAGE 10
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IN YOUR FACE Tribute to fallen service members, holiday block leave activities for Soldiers among events highlighted in this week’s presentation of unit Facebook photos SEE PAGES 12-13
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER | FORGIVENESS
Power of forgiveness found in WWII POW survivor’s story Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas Faichney ALU Ethics Instructor
“The hardest thing to do in life is to forgive. It is also the most healing thing to do.” This quote from Louis Zamperini – the World War II prisoner of war survivor recently acknowledged in the 2014 film “Unbroken” – is worthy of reflection. It suggests true recovery from harm or wrongdoings requires the ability to forgive and to treat the “offender” as though they did nothing wrong in the first place. How is this possible? How can individuals who have been repeatedly cheated, lied to or abused find a place within their hearts to forgive, especially when the wrongdoer has never asked for forgiveness? Let’s consider that question while looking at Zamperini’s remarkable life. In the film “Unbroken,” based on Laura Hildebrand’s
book, his early years as a rebellious youth turned college track star and, eventually, an Olympic athlete are recounted. Enlisting in the Army Air Forces in 1941, Zamperini was commissioned as a second lieutenant and deployed to the South Pacific. During a search and rescue mission in 1943, he was part of a B-24 bomber crew that crashed at sea. He and two other crew members made it to a life raft and were adrift at sea for 47 days (one died on the 33rd day). Washing ashore on the Marshall Islands, they were captured by the Japanese Navy. During his two-year internment, Zamperini was tormented and tortured by his captors – one being a former college classmate. Despite the harsh treatment, he survived and returned home to California. Attempting to wash away the horrific memories, he turned to alcohol but it did not bring peace of mind. In 1949, his wife con-
vinced him to attend an evangelist crusade and it proved to be the spark he needed to recommit his life to Christianity. In 1950, Zamperini returned to Japan to find his former captors. His mission was not revenge, but forgiveness. He had found the place in his heart where he could look past the transgressions of his oppressors. Zamperini said he forgave because, by the grace of God, he knew what it was to be forgiven and it changed his life. He said he knew true spiritual healing was found in forgiveness. Reflecting on Zamperini’s story, I realize one of the most distressing things for me is to own up to my own moral mistakes, ethical failures and unlawful activity. I have stood before the court and pleaded guilty, hoping for mercy from the judge. On occasion, I have had to apologize to my wife and my daughters, asking them to forgive me.
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SAN ANTONIO – With critical installation management vacancies in deployed locations open now, U.S. Army Installation Management Command employ-
ees have additional career development opportunities at their fingertips. “No one knows installation management better than IMCOM,” said Maj. Gen. Lawarren Patterson, IMCOM deputy commanding general for
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Commanding General ........ Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............Trish Muntean Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
Operations and chief of staff. “It’s the willingness of our employees to provide and manage support to Soldiers in deployed locations that sets this command apart as an enabler of readiness and premier support organization.” According to IMCOM leaders,
As humbling and as difficult as it is, the ability to restore relationships through forgiveness is miraculous. To be treated just as if I never erred is a gift. It inspires trust and creates a desire to be better; it is love. The experience of having mistakes, both slight and major, washed away is liberating. Speaking from personal experience, it’s easy for individuals who have been done wrong to immediately get angry and feel self-righteous. With anger comes aggression and escalation of hostility, which never makes things right. Even if the person who has wronged someone apologizes and asks for forgiveness, many cannot see past the pain and respond negatively, which hardens their heart. Or they may take a pompous approach and extend forgiveness with the belief that they are “the better person,” creating an air of moral superiority. None of these approaches result in restoration of one’s spiritual well-being. As Zamperini demonstrated, there is deep wonder in true forgiveness. It is a radical gift of grace both received and given. In the New Year, may you know unbroken joy and peace through forgiveness.
there’s an immediate need to fill about 23 vacancies that include positions in public works, administration, housing, construction, plumbing and operating forklifts. In the long term, the command hopes to develop a pool of applicants ready to serve at any location in The Army’s Home. The deployment experience allows civilians to use their capabilities, experience and knowledge to support crucial Department of Defense missions
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New engine added to Lee’s firefighting force Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
A new fire truck was delivered to the Directorate of Emergency Services Dec. 17. Fort Lee Engine 3 is the latest addition to the post fire department’s equipment inventory and it will be housed at Fire Station No. 3, located on A Avenue near the garrison headquarters. “This addition gives Fort Lee an engine that has an increased pumping capability and water tank capacity,” said Frankie Tanner, Fort Lee’s deputy fire chief. “Engine 3 has a 1,500 gallon-per-minute pump and a 680 gallon water tank, which is an upgrade from our current 1,250 gallonper-minute pumps and 500 gallon water tanks. It also has a foam system integrated in the truck for fighting oil and gasoline fires.” The truck should be put into service within the next few months, as the man-
ufacturer – Emergency One (E-One) Corporation – has to come to Fort Lee to provide additional training. Additional firefighting equipment also has to be mounted in the truck and the radio communication equipment has to be installed. The truck has an all-aluminum body and roll up compartment doors, and it is built to Department of the Army specifications. Fort Lee saw its last improvement to the Fire and Emergency Services Department in 2011 with Truck 10, which offered a motorized platform to help with aerial firefighting. Before that, the last new vehicle arrived in 2000. Tanner said the newest engine increases the installation’s capability while also providing a safer environment for firefighters. “This engine is designed to provide safety for the firefighters while responding to and from emergency incidents,” he said. “The new engine meets the required National Fire Protection Association stan-
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Fort Lee Fire Engine No. 3 was delivered to the installation Dec. 17 and is scheduled to be operational after firefighter training in the next few months. It will be assigned to Fire Station No. 3 on A Avenue near the garrison headquarters building.
dards for fire apparatus. It includes a rollcage design, in the event of a rollover. “The design of the engine aids in the removal of heavier equipment by having roll out trays in the compartments,” Tanner
continued. “Lower hose beds and speed lays makes it easier to deploy supply and attack hose lines. The ladder rack lowers to a position where firefighters can remove them at a lower level.”
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The Fort Lee community is invited to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., in an event at the Lee Theater. The observance will be hosted by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade and the Installation Equal Opportunity Office. Sgt. 1st Class Kweku Andoh, the planning officer for the event and the equal opportunity advisor for the 23rd QM Bde., said the ceremony honors the life of King. “This observance will celebrate a man who changed the face of equality, ethics and civil liberties,” he said. For this year’s presentation, Rev. Reginald M. Green is set to be the guest speaker. In 1961, during the peak of the Civil Rights move-
ment, he was actively involved, resulting in his spending 29 days in jail as a “Freedom Rider,” in the Hinds Country Jail and Patchman Penitentiary in Jackson, Miss. He later met King in Atlanta. Other featured performers include the 392nd Army Band, a poetry performance and a dance act. This long-running theme for the MLK remembrance is “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off.” Another event is being held to celebrate the life of King. The 266th QM Battalion is sponsoring a March on Fort Lee Jan. 15, 5 a.m., and is set to start at the laundry facility on B Avenue. Featured activities include a brief from the battalion commander and signage honoring King. The event is open to the Fort Lee community.
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Musicians from the Fort Lee 392nd Army Band’s Battlefield Brass Ensemble perform at the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Observance at the Lee Theater. The 392nd Army Band is scheduled to perform during this year’s ceremony Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater.
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&RPPLVVDULHV ULQJ LQ ZLWK VXSHU VDYLQJV It’s a new year and commissary shoppers can resolve to eat healthier and save by taking advantage of special in-store promotions and coupons, according to the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales. “Low commissary prices are always good for the wallet, while our variety of products gives you choices to match your healthy lifestyle needs,” said Tracie Russ, DeCA’s director of sales. Russ said customers are finding it very helpful to check out www.commissaries. com for the latest sales flyer. There’s also an Exclusive Savings link and additional resources for more coupons and healthy recipes. From Jan. 8 to Feb. 4, DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Overseas stores may have substituted events for certain promotional programs. Customers are asked to check their local commissary or go to commissaries.com for details on the following promotions: • Kraft Foods’ “Super Bowl: Score Big with Kraft” features 2 million coupons worth $1.3 million. Kraft is giving away 92 televisions and three $50 Commissary Gift Cards to stateside patrons and 14 televisions to patrons overseas. With a Commissary Rewards Card coupon special, Jan. 25 - Feb. 1, customers can save $1.50 off fresh produce (or produce tray) or ground meat (or chicken) when they buy two participating Kraft items. There’s also a $5-off coupon effective during a Feb. 8-22 shopping trip. Look for tear pads at your commissary to enter. • Through Quaker and Tropicana’s 8th Annual “Inspire My Morning” promotion, customers will find flyers featuring recipes, coupons and details on how to share their inspirational breakfast photos through Instagram. Shoppers can enter a contest via Instagram that will award commissary gift cards for the most creative “Inspire My Morning” images. Contest winners will be invited to their commissary where they can demonstrate how to prepare their inspirational breakfast. • Dr. Pepper and Mott’s brands offer a chance to meet today’s most popular country music stars. Four winners plus one guest will win trips to the 2015
American Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The travel package includes roundtrip airfare and ground transportation to the Dr. Pepper events, two nights with deluxe hotel accommodations and meal vouchers, a private concert starring Darius Rucker and the Dr. Pepper welcome reception. Shoppers overseas can register to win a 46-inch color television. Contest information, including how to enter, can be found in commissaries in January. • Procter & Gamble offers its 35th Annual “Special Olympics” promotion featuring coupon packets worth more than $70 in commissaries worldwide. • With “Win with Dinner,” ConAgra Foods starts 2015 off with extra savings. By making select purchases and scanning their Commissary Rewards Card, customers are entered for a chance to win one of 10 $500 Commissary Gift Cards. • Kellogg’s is partnering with fruitgrowers to encourage healthy choices. Fruit is the second most popular food consumed in the U.S. and cereal makes the top 10 list as well. Buy three designated Special K items to get $3-off produce coupons. Look for in-store Special K displays near the cereal aisle. • With Kellogg’s Commissary Rewards Card promotion, customers get $5 off their Kellogg’s purchases whenever they buy 10 participating Kellogg’s items in one shopping trip and scan their rewards card. Check the rewards card coupon selection page on www.commissaries. com starting Jan. 26 for full details. • Fresh Express Salad Swap features $1-off coupons on Fresh Express Blends or Salad Kits in the January Coupon Connection sales pamphlet for stateside stores. Over 400,000 coupons will be distributed, valid through Feb. 15. Crosspromotions are also available on www. mymilitarysavings.com. “The Defense Commissary Agency sends New Year wishes to all of its military shoppers to have a healthy, safe and prosperous 2015,” Russ said. “Your commissary is always there for the military and their families year-round, providing the very best savings possible. Your commissary is always worth the trip!” – Defense Commissary Agency
Cervical Cancer Awareness at KAHC January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month and the Kenner Army Health Clinic team will offer a cervical cancer educational campaign, Jan. 12-16, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby. The pap test is important in identifying unhealthy cervical cells, which can be treated before they have the chance to turn into cancer. Regular health checks are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent disease. Community members can contact their health care team to schedule an appointment. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
NCO Academy Change of Responsibility Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Traylor will assume responsibility of the Fort Lee NCO Academy from CSM Clifton Johnson, NCOA commandant, Jan. 15, 10-11 a.m., at the MacLaughlin Fitness Center. This ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 765-8912.
Reminder: TSP Changes for Military Contributors Active duty military members are reminded to change the dollar-amount Roth contributions to their TSP accounts as soon as possible. As of Jan. 1, a change in myPay requires participants to designate Roth contributions as a percentage of pay not a dollar amount. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service will not be able to process Roth contributions unless these changes are made and the contributions will stop. This change affects Roth contributions only – traditional contributions are already designated as a percentage of pay.
Kenner MLK Schedule Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic 2 will be open with normal operations on Jan. 16 (training holiday) for patient care. All Kenner clinics and services will be closed on Jan. 19 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-533-5242. To request an authorization to visit an urgent care center, call (804) 734-9000. For medical emergencies, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Field Sanitation Team Training The KAHC Environmental Health staff is offering five eight-hour field sanitation team training sessions from Jan. 26-30, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Army Logistics University, building 12420, in the multi-purpose room. The class has been redesigned by incorporating hands-on training to include water trailer inspections, water quality testing – chlorine residual and pH procedures – field food-service sanitation inspection criteria and more. There are 50 slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9064 or 734-9325.
Tax Center Volunteers The Fort Lee Tax Assistance Center is seeking volunteers to provide services as taxpreparation assistants and serve in administrative positions. Training is provided. The center provides free tax help to military ID card holders from mid-January to early May. For details, call the Legal Assistance Division at (804) 765-1505.
3-Year Renewals at DMV Three-year vehicle registration renewals are offered at all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers and DMV Select offices. Previously, customers had the option to renew their registration for one or two years. Customers who renew for two years receive a $2 discount while those who renew for three years get a $3 discount. Renewing online 24/7 at dmvNOW.com saves an additional dollar.
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Official reports progress in awareness of human trafficking Terri Moon Cronk DOD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON – Defense Department awareness of slavery and human trafficking issues is paying off significantly because of mandatory employee training, the program manager for DOD’s Combating Trafficking in Persons program has reported. As DOD observes National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, Sam Yousef noted how annual training for DOD’s military, DOD civilian and contractor workforce is driving home the department’s “zero tolerance” for slavery and human trafficking. DOD defines human trafficking as using fraud, force or coer-
cion to recruit, harbor, transport or obtain a person for commercial sex or labor services. Increase in Workforce Awareness Surveys indicate a jump in DOD workforce awareness of slavery and human trafficking issues, from 72 percent in 2008 to nearly 90 percent today, he said. Yousef said when people hear the term human trafficking, they often relate it to sex trafficking, but he noted that DOD’s training emphasizes that people also can be susceptible to labor trafficking. Occurring particularly overseas rather than stateside, labor trafficking has led DOD’s Combating Trafficking in Persons program to develop new specialized training for acquisi-
tion professionals. “The training is primarily for contractor officers and contracting officer representatives” on foreign soil, Yousef said. “It gives them highlighted awareness of their responsibilities in managing contracts as they relate to human trafficking.” Using the phrase, “If you see something, say something,” he said awareness training helps all DOD employees identify potential victims of the crime. Common practices in labor trafficking, for example, include confiscating workers’ passports, withholding wages and creating “inhumane” living conditions. Training Helps to Alert Employees While such indicators might not be obvious to some, DOD
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training helps to alert employees to the potential of such scenarios, Yousef said. “You might not think much of it before you take our training,” he added. “But through increased awareness, you’re able to connect the dots a little more.” DOD employees can file reports with the Inspector General Hotline at http://www.dodig.mil/ hotline or by calling (800) 4249098, (703) 604-8799 or DSN 664-8799. Leadership Plays a Role In addition to DOD’s mandatory annual training, the military’s leadership also plays a critical awareness role in preventing such crimes, Yousef said. The 7th Air Force in South Korea, for example, issued a policy earlier this year restricting
service members from buying drinks for “juicy bar” workers and patronizing establishments that have been connected to prostitution and human trafficking, he said, adding that the policy now covers all of U.S. Forces Korea. “It’s a very significant accomplishment,” Yousef said of the policy. “In a 2003 DOD-wide survey, we reported that 52 percent of our service members were aware of bars placed off-limits by their leadership, but in 2013 we reported it at 92 percent.” In addition, programs with nongovernmental organizations also are increasing awareness, he noted. One such effort will partner the Defense Health Agency with the nonprofit Polaris Project, which combats human trafficking around the world. During January in the national capital area, DHA and the Polaris Project will conduct a drive to benefit international victims of slavery and human trafficking, Yousef said.
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Pre-K program offers Lee children Strong Beginnings Trish Muntean Community and Family Life Reporter
Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services offers a pre-kindergarten program that promises to teach children more than good behavior and classroom rules. This program – Strong Beginnings – has a curriculum that includes reading, writing, math and science. “The Army developed this program to ensure that our military children are prepared for kindergarten,” said Selena Doctor-Smith, the supervisory program specialist for Strong Beginnings. Strong Beginnings is designed for children who are 4-5 years old. In addition to instructing the children in basic academics, it also teaches them to be self sufficient, with tasks such as how to carry a tray or hold a pitcher of milk. The program is not to be confused with preschool that is offered for children 3-5 years old. Doctor-Smith explained the difference between the two. “Preschool works to develop the whole child,” she said. “It provides them with opportunities and activities that are geared toward their emotional, intellectual, physical, social and cognitive development. In preschool the children are developing and encouraged to learn how to play with others and take turns. They are introduced to math, science, reading and writing.” “With Strong Beginnings, we still do all of these things, but there is more of a focus on academic skills and kindergarten readiness,” Doctor-Smith said. “A large part of Strong Beginnings is about helping the children to become more self sufficient
in the classroom setting.” The staff is trained in Creative Curriculum, where children learn essential skills through focused based play. Independence is encouraged in the children by allowing exploration in a safe and nurturing environment. Parents enroll their children in Strong Beginnings for a variety of reasons. Katie Buckley enrolled her 4-year-old son Sebastian because she felt he needed a structured program to prepare for kindergarten. Buckley said her son is a “typical boy” who previously had problems sitting down and paying attention, but has made great progress in these areas since he started attending the Strong Beginnings sessions. Sebastian also has learned his letters, is writing his name and is learning the Pledge of Allegiance and other things he will need to know in kindergarten. Carolinne Kahane put her daughter Iliana in Strong Beginnings to improve her social skills. She was very shy prior to being enrolled in the program, but her mother said she has now gotten past that. Since beginning the program she has learned to speak in full sentences, and has expanded her vocabulary in addition to learning her letters and numbers. Her mother is thrilled by the progress she has made since she has started in Strong Beginnings, both socially and academically. Fort Lee offers full-day and part-day options for Strong Beginnings. Fees are based on the total family income. For more information on Strong Beginnings or other CYSS programs, contact Parent Central Services at (804)-765-3785.
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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT
397 7$0(5$ /(( Unit: Kenner Army Health Clinic MOS: 68S – Preventive Medicine Specialist Age: 19 Time in service: 9 months Hometown: Strasburg Family: “I have four younger sisters and two younger brothers.” Pastimes: “Chilling with my best friend and watching Netflix.” Describe yourself: “I tend to stay to myself. I’m kind of shy, but once you get to know me, I think I’m hilarious. If you don’t laugh at my jokes, it’s OK because I’ll laugh at them for you.” Strengths: “I adapt easily and admit when I make mistakes.
I try my best to be a leader and strive to be the best I can be and do the best I can.” Weaknesses: “I’m not the best at making my own decisions. That’s why I joined the Army.” The one person you most admire: “My father is the strongest person I know. He always puts family first and did everything he can to provide a better life for me and my siblings.” The one place you would go on vacation: “I’ve always wanted to go to the United Kingdom. With all the museums and castles, I would never get bored.” Your ideal life: “As long as I have a healthy family and can provide for them doing what I love, then I think I’ll be living a
pretty successful life. My parents always taught me to live my life to please myself and not others, and that success isn’t measured by how much money you have but what you’ve done to get yourself where you are, and how many times you’ve picked yourself back up after falling.” Dream car: “1967 Chevy Impala or 2014 Bentley Continental GT.” Greatest hope: “I hope to be a good role model for my sisters – to be someone they can be proud of.” Talent: “Singing to my standards.” Why you joined the Army: “Honestly, I just wanted to get out of my small town and didn’t really want to go to college yet. Now, I think the Army would provide a better life for me and
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give me that little push I need to start my own life and future.” Best thing about the Army: “I don’t have too many decisions to make, which is pretty great. All the help that is offered with getting an education is fantastic too. If you don’t take advantage of that, you’re crazy.” Worst thing about the Army: “I haven’t found it yet.” What it means to be a Soldier: “To put others before yourself and to fight for what you believe is right. But it also has a different meaning for everyone: for me it means to be part of a bigger family and to make a difference in lives.” Goals: “To live a successful and healthy life.” – Compiled by Tereasa Wade, KAHC Public Affairs
When your child is finding it hard to cope, we are here to help.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Morris, Ordnance Corps regimental CSM, congratulates Boy Scout Eriq Lockett after presenting him with an advancement rank award during a Court of Honor event in December at the Boy Scout hut here. Lockett’s parents – Capt. Tanya Lockett and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Eric Lockett – were also at the presentation. Morris was on hand as a representative from the Fort Lee Sergeant Majors Association, which sponsor Fort Lee’s Boy Scout Troop 912. During the event, 16 Boy Scouts received rank advancements and six merit badges.
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CSA, SMA hold virtual town hall Lisa Ferninando Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III participated in a virtual town hall Tuesday, answering questions from Soldiers on a variety of topics. The town hall at Google’s Washington headquarters started off with a question about U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. About 3,000 U.S. forces are training and advising Kurdish and Iraqi forces. The Iraqi and Kurdish forces will “take the fight to ISIS,” Odierno said. “We’re starting to see some progress, but it’s going to take a long time. I think this is a two-or three-year process at least that’s going to take us to have some success,” he said. “Ultimately, it’s their nation and they need to be the ones who fight for it,” Odierno said. He added there are “no plans to put U.S. forces on the ground other than to do training and advising.” Additionally, the United States
is working on a training program expected to begin this year for the Free Syrian Army. The military is “still determining” how many U.S. forces will be used to train the Syrians, Odierno said. “We’ll have to continue to assess that and play it by ear,” he said. “I’m not going to ever take off the table that we might not have to put some of our own Soldiers on the ground fighting, but right now, that in fact is not the plan.” Chandler stressed the importance of Soldiers maintaining their readiness for any mission the Army may need. Soldiers must be prepared to operate in a “vague and ambiguous environment,” he said. “I would ask that you ensure, based off the resources that you have available, that your Soldiers are as trained as they possibly can to execute the missions that we’re going to ask you to do,” he said. “We’ll be successful in whatever it is we ask you to do” if Soldiers maintain readiness and focus on decisive action,” Chandler said. SOLDIERS INTERACT WITH LEADERS The Soldiers who participated in the town hall were from vari-
ous Army locations throughout the United States and abroad. They asked about promotions, uniforms and other policy items. Addressing the topic of sexual assault, Odierno said a culture needs to exist where such abuses are unacceptable. “It’s about not only sexual harassment, but it’s about our profession; that as Soldiers we should be taking care of each other and watching out for each other,” Odierno said. “We should not have another Soldier attack another Soldier. That simply to me is unacceptable – incomprehensible actually,” he said. Chandler underscored the importance of Soldiers watching out for each other – “We are our brother’s keeper,” he said, adding that upholding Army professionalism includes preventing sexual abuse. “Our duty is to one another. That’s who we fight for,” he said. “I believe this challenge can be greatly resolved or reduced if Soldiers recognize their true professional responsibility (and) their duty to their fellow Soldier,” he said. BUDGET CHALLENGES The Army is facing the challenge of reducing the size of the force while balancing readiness and modernization, Odierno said. “We’ll continue to downsize until 2018, and until we get to 450,000 in the active component, 335,000 in the National
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Guard and 195,000 in U.S. Army Reserve,” he said. The Army will continue to have the best officers and noncommissioned officers, Odierno said. “We want to promote the right people so we maintain a strong Army,” he said. The Army’s noncommissioned officer corps, Odierno said, sets the force apart from every other army in the world. “We want to maintain high standards in our non-commissioned officer corps,” he said. “We want to make sure we’re promoting those who are trained, who are experienced and who continue to lead in the future.”
But as the Army downsizes, it will seek to cut where it can to best reduce its numbers. There will continue to be officer separation boards over the next few years, Odierno said. Chandler said the Army will retain the best Soldiers as it reduces in size amid these fiscal challenges. Soldiers participating in the town hall were from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, I Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the Maneuver Center of Excellence, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence and the 2nd Infantry Division.
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T-School touts advantages of traveling Master Driver Course Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Citing advantages like improved deployment capability, cost effectiveness and tailor-made blocks of instruction; the Army Driver Standardization Office at the U.S. Army Transportation School here is promoting the mobile training program it launched in 2014. “We’re filling a gap that has existed for a long time,” said ADSO Director Jeffrey Skinner in reference to the Master Driver Trainer Qualification Course that is among the offerings at the T-School. “Even though they were not previously recognized on manning documents, master drivers have long been a part of the culture within wheeled vehicle units. They are a valuable tool for managing and executing unit driver training programs. Thus, the development of the MDTQC, the M9 skill identifier and authorized MTOE (modification table of organization and equipment) positions have all been steps in the right direction.” Not long after the qualification course was established here, Skinner further explained, the Chief of Transportation, Brig. Gen. John P. Sullivan, learned high operational tempo units were having difficulty freeing up NCOs to attend the course. “Taking it on the road was the next logical step,” he said. “We answered the call of the field ... one of our most important jobs at the T-School.” The mobile training course has been a resounding success from the getgo. During debut training iterations at Fort Riley, Kan., and, most recently in November, Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington, the ADSO team learned a “localized” course of instruction offered many advantages. “For one thing, we can focus on the unit’s actual resources,” said Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Lee III, noncommissioned officer in charge of the ADSO. “For example, if the organization is equipped with 915s (M915A5 long-haul tractor truck) like they have up in Alaska, we can spend more time talking about operations with that type of equipment versus MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected) vehicles that would be more prevalent at, say, Lewis-McChord,
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(ABOVE) Transportation Corps Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., participate in the hands-on portion of the first Master Driver Trainer Qualification Course taught at their location by a Mobile Training Team from Fort Lee in November. The new mobile course features eight days of classroom instruction followed by nine days of hands-on field training. (LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class William Peppers, a recent student of the Master Driver Trainer Qualification Course here, presents a route briefing for vehicle movement operations as part of his training at the U.S. Army Transportation School.
or bulldozers at an engineer unit at Fort Polk (Louisiana). It also puts it on their home turf; training in an environment that they’re most familiar with.” State and municipal transportation laws also are different at each location, noted Staff Sgt. Arnold Bayani, a course instructor. “That really comes into play in cases where the organization conducts frequent convoy operations,” he said. “It’s a safety consideration as well ... master drivers have to be knowledgeable of the local laws military vehicle operators have to follow.” Of course, cost is another huge benefit.
Paying temporary duty travel dollars for three instructors is far cheaper than the price tag for 20 students attending a resident class at Fort Lee. “That doesn’t mean we’re going to do this instead of that,” Skinner quickly emphasized. “Resident MDTQC at the schoolhouse will continue, and it’s a great option for units that have the resources to send their transporters here where they’re going to get the most robust training available.” Shifting their focus to the course itself, the ADSO staffers explained how it benefits the operational Army as a whole. All
M9-qualified transportation NCOs know how to organize and conduct convoy operations with required security measures. They have studied risk management, accident avoidance and vehicle recovery. Their skill set also includes writing standard operating procedures, conducting accident investigations, and operating a motorcycle mentorship program, among other tasks. “They’re a valuable resource for any commander,” Lee noted. “A master driver trainer knows the Army standard for vehicle operations and what it takes to bring an organization up to that level. There is a lot of shared experience within our field as well – most of the 88-Mikes (motor transport operators) at our rank have at least five deployments under their belt. That’s a lot of operational knowledge that needs to be shared.” The topic of credentialing was discussed as well. “Master driver trainer skill sets are definitely marketable in the civilian world,” Bayani said. “During the course, we focus on that also, and we encourage our students to take advantage of state-sponsored CDL (commercial driver’s license) testing opportunities.” One final selling point for the mobile training course is the reactions it has received from recent participants. During the November class at Lewis-McChord, Staff Sgt. Thomas Moss, a squad leader for 523rd Transportation Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, recognized the value of “learning the standard, by the book.” That knowledge, he said, would ensure his ability to effectively perform in a joint deployment environment. Following that same train of thought, Staff Sgt. Aaron Pierce, logistics squad leader, 125th Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment, said, “For (motor transport operators) specifically, this is something we have to be able to do. It’s a really good program; it’s definitely something we needed.” According to Skinner, the MDTQC Mobile Training Team will be on the road again in April with scheduled classes at forts Buchannan (Puerto Rico) and Polk, and possibly Fort Wainwright, Alaska, by the end of the fiscal year. Army organizations that have questions or want to learn more about the Master Driver Trainer Qualification Course and/ or the Mobile Training Team program can contact the ADSO at (804) 765-1859.
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Enlisted Soldiers have pathway to becoming Army physicians David Vergun Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Enlisted Soldiers from any military occupational specialty with a bachelor’s degree in any field can apply to the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program. The deadline for submitting the application package is Jan. 23. As a number of documents need to be submitted, officials suggest not delaying. All of the information for applying can be found in Military Personnel message 14-326. Members of the inaugural class and coordinator of the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, Dr. Arthur Kellermann, participated in a media roundtable recently. EMDP2 allows Soldiers to remain on active duty while undergoing two years of preparatory coursework at George Mason University. The courses enable the students to meet the requirements for application to medical school and pass the Medical College Admission Test, Kellermann said. The goal, he said, is completing the two-year prep, passing the MCAT, attending and graduating medical school and the follow-on residency requirements, and then returning to active duty as an officer in the medical field. Kellermann, who is also the dean of the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, said EMDP2 is a partnership between the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and all of the military services. George Mason just happens to be the school that was selected for the inaugural class of 10 students, who have just completed their first semester. The Army and the other services are investing a lot in the program, so only the most highly motivated and academically promising service members are selected, he said. Enlisted Soldiers “have often been some of our most extraordinary students,” in terms of individual achievements, he said. And, “they bring a maturity and a perspective and a commitment and a level of professionalism in real-world experience to their classes that make the whole academic experience more worthwhile for everyone.” Some of the most highly acclaimed
alumni began as enlisted service members, “but they’ve been few and far between,” he continued. The reason so few make it is because they are juggling family responsibilities with deployments and finding the time to study is an “enormous hurdle,” he explained. That’s why this program was created. So far, the first class is doing “extremely well,” he said, with a class average of 3.9 on a scale of 4. Three Soldiers in the inaugural class shared their EMDP2 experiences. Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Richter has been in Army special operations unit for 13 years. “I’ve seen sides of combat that are not pretty,” he said. He wants to devote the remainder of his life to “preserving life and healing.” He called it an “overwhelming drive.” Asked how difficult it is transitioning from special ops to school, he replied that the “education mindset takes a few weeks to adjust to, but it’s still a lot easier than being shot at.” Unlike Richter, who has no medical training, Sgt. Steve Capen, has spent five years in the Army working as a squad leader at a medical company at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. His unit’s mission is as a first-responder for homeland security. Capen agreed that a transition from soldiering to academia is a “shock to the system,” but “you soon settle into the routine.” He added that since they’re on active duty, they still take physical fitness tests and wear their uniforms to school sometimes, and maintain their professional demeanor. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Johnson also has worked in the medical field at research labs. He said the 10 service members clicked and called them “a dream team with dream coaches.” By that, he means they study together and their coaches are the faculty members who give them tremendous support. Kellermann said he expects the program to gather steam and grow to 20 or 25 next year or soon after. While he encouraged Soldiers to apply to this program, he emphasized that if they don’t make the cut, not to get discouraged. There are other scholarship programs available with financial aid incentives.
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(RIGHT) Quartermaster School civilian employee Lee Holland poses with Basic Officer Leader Course students from the 71st Transportation Battalion following a tour of his World War II “motor pool” near Chester on Dec. 24. Holland has restored several historic Army vehicles including a 1942 WillysOverland 1/4 ton truck, a 1942 Dodge command car and a 1941 GMC 2½ ton truck. He hosts frequent tours of his personally owned and operated museum, and eagerly shares his knowledge of WWII history and automotive achievements of that era with young Army officers and other military professionals at Fort Lee. (FAR RIGHT) Pvt. Heidi Raygoza conducts a chemical test during a recent end-ofcourse training event in a Water Training Division classroom here.
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(ABOVE) Vivian Williams, left, CASCOM Training Development director, and Col. Douglas McBride, CASCOM G-3/5/7, present holiday donations to Patsy Piggott, Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program manager, at the ACS building on Dec. 11. The CASCOM team collected more than $500 in commissary gift vouchers and Wal-Mart gift cards, as well as clothing items and nonperishable food, which were passed along to military families here. (TOP LEFT) Carlton Branch, left, Holiday Helper Association vice president, shakes the hand of John Brockwell, president of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors, following a Dec. 12 delivery of donated toys, hats, gloves and scarves for military families at Fort Lee. (CENTER LEFT) Patsy Stuard, Fort Lee Federal Credit Union chief executive officer, and CeJae Vtipilson, right, FLFCU executive administrator, pose with Wayne Walker, Richmond Fisher House director, after he received their donation of $1,000 in gift cards on Dec. 11. (BOTTOM LEFT) A large collection of toys is pictured in the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center lobby Dec. 9 just before delivery to the Holiday Helper Toy Store at Fort Lee. More than 20 businesses and hundreds of employees and other community members contributed 635 toys and $305 in gift cards that went to military families at Fort Lee and the Fisher House at McGuire VA Hospital in Richmond.
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The Traveller is celebrating 75 years of serving military members and their families at Fort Lee and Camp Lee with a strong journalism tradition. The weekly newspaper began publishing on July 2, 1941, as the Camp Lee Traveller with the re-opening of Camp Lee six months earlier. Maj. Gen. James E. Edmonds, the first Camp Lee commander, introduced the newspaper in a front page article headlined, “TO THE SOLDIERS OF CAMP LEE.” “This is first issue of the Camp Lee Traveller as a weekly newspaper to serve the interest and entertainment of all who wear the uniform at this Station, revives an old tradition on this scene,” the commander wrote. “Through 1917 and 1918, the Camp Lee Bayonet was one of the leading publications of this kind in the United States,” said Edmonds who in his civilian life had been a former manager editor of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. “The function of the Camp newspaper,” he said, “is to interest and entertain – give to the Soldiers within the Camp the news concerning them and their affairs, which they can obtain in no other way so well. I know that here at Camp Lee we have the talent to make the Camp Lee Traveller one of the best, if not the best, publication of its sort in the
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United States. The endeavors of its editors will have my cordial continuing interest and cooperation.” The first edition was an eight-page tabloid and featured two key front page articles – “Camp Lee Prepares for Fourth of July” and “New Recruits Swell Ranks Of Camp Lee.” The article on new recruits noted, “The process of rebuilding Camp Lee to its complete strength following activation last week of
14,000 men to their permanent Army bases is proceeding at full swing today.” It continued, “As they go, replacements begin filling the gaps they have left in the now-depleted personnel of Camp Lee. An estimated 10,000 Soldiers are now stationed here, while by the middle of July, the post will have nearly its full complement of about 22,000 men.” Pvt. D.W. McKinley was the editor and Pvt. A.B. Meldrum Jr. was the asso-
ciate editor. The assistant editors were Cpl. J. Bradley, Pvt. W. Jackson, Pvt. R. Sather, Pvt. R. Southwell and Pvt. J. Staudt. Sgt. J. Tierney and Pvt. A Pyatt were the columnists. The paper was published by the Southside Publishing Inc. in Petersburg. The masthead page stated the newspaper cost 3 cents a copy on the post and 5 cents off-post – or 13 weeks for 30 cents. In a highlighted box at the bottom of page one, the newspaper explained the origin of its name under a headline “Lee’s Traveller Returns to Army.” “The ghost of General Robert E. Lee’s famous grey horse, Traveller, comes back to Camp Lee today with the publication of this newspaper. Traveller was a familiar sight and name in this part of the country during the Civil War, as General Lee rode back and forth among the ranks spreading cheer and confidence among the Soldiers,” it read. “It is hoped that the new Traveller can perform a similar function at Camp Lee in the months to come.” The newspaper also was seeking more writers under a headline, “Traveller Looking For Correspondents.” A short article, also on the bottom of page one, described the qualifications. “To gain a place on this staff, you need not be an experienced newspaperman or writer. All you need is an enthusiasm and desire to work at a project that will be of service to the whole Camp. Fun, too!”; The front page was typical of newspapers of the era with
)5(6+ 35,17 The following editorial appeared on page two in the first edition of the Traveller on July 2, 1941. Attended by the customary aches, worries and tribulations, the CAMP LEE TRAVELLER was born on 1 July 1941. As newspapers go, the TRAVELLER is in its swaddling clothes. It is new, small and eager, and probably a little blinded by the light of its first day. With the ink of the presses still fresh on its pages, it comes into a world of Soldiers, where to succeed it must be good. It is, indeed, an infant enterprise, formed of the need for a unifying paper at Camp Lee, and living to fulfill that need. If the fates are kind, the TRAVELLER will mature. It will become a good, husky newspaper, sure of itself, firm on its legs, binding Camp Lee together with a strength found in the common interest of Soldiers, be they Quartermaster or Medical troops, recruits or seasoned cadre. It is trite, but absolutely true, to say that this is YOUR newspaper. The TRAVELLER is the official publication of all sections of Camp Lee. It is written by enlisted men about enlisted men. It belongs more to any buck private in a Medical of Quartermaster Platoon than it does to any officer at Post Headquarters. And if our plans prove successful, a platoon will be as well covered as a topranking office. Army newspapers have been founded before. Some have succeeded; they have been supported by the Soldiers. Others have failed; they were not supported. What we ask is this: Always remember that the TRAVELLER is your paper. If you feel like griping to the editor, send your letter in and we’ll print it. If something funny happens, tell us about it. If you hear of any news at all, let us have it. It is fitting that the first TRAVELLER be issued near the Fourth of July. All Camp Lee Soldiers will join the rest of country in commemorating America’s Declaration of Independence. We all know that we are being trained for a common cause ... for the defense of those ideals, which are as sacred today as they were in 1776. If the TRAVELLER can do one small part in helping Camp Lee Soldiers remember that they are as one – no matter where they are from of what their station or rank – then its birth and its future life can be justified.
a number of other articles including “Medico Guards To Be Armed,” “Men To Get New Tetanus Serum,” ‘“Yard Bird’ Suddenly Becomes Lieutenant,’” and “Sergeant Killed In Auto Wreck.” The paper featured a number of advertisements from local businesses welcoming the newspaper, a
comic strip called “Pete the Jeep” authored by Pvt. Leon Coen and an article “Old Camp Lee Memories” about the camp in 1917-1918. Throughout 1941, the newspaper continued weekly as its has for 75 years. The editors detailed ongoing SEE 75 YEARS, PAGE 20
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Secret of successful goal attainment revealed David Vergun Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Goals – especially New Year’s resolutions this time of year – are great to have: losing weight, stopping smoking, earning a college degree, eating healthy, paying off credit cards and so on. The problem is, it’s one thing to have a goal and another to successfully complete it. A popular resolution is getting a gym membership to get in shape, said Arlene Bauer, a master resilience trainer performance expert at the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center, Fort Hood, Texas. However, it seems the gym is usually crowded the beginning of January and tapers off by the end of the month, she observed. So what happened? Are those people who failed just plain lazy and undisciplined or is there something else going on? Bauer thinks the latter and she has the recipe for increasing the
chances that goals will be met. INTERNAL MOTIVATION “People come up to me and say ‘I need to get motivated, can you help me get motivated?’” Bauer said. The reason many can’t stay committed to goals is because their source of motivation is coming from the wrong place, she said she tells them. Most likely, people are focusing on external sources of motivation. External sources could be things like rewards or avoiding punishment or shame – as in the case of being overweight. Therein lies the problem, she said. “Really, what keeps people committed to their goals are internal sources of motivation. If you align your goals with internal sources, you’ll be more committed in the long term because it’s a source coming from within you that’s there all the time.” The most important internal sources of motivation are personal values, Bauer said. A common personal value is putting family first, she said.
For others, it’s personal excellence or setting a good example as a leader at work. For some, it’s spiritual. These are things that really matter and people live their lives for them. It represents who they are. So, the first thing to do after identifying goals – or even before that – is identifying one’s personal values. Once the values are identified, the goals can be tied directly to them, she said. IDENTIFY OBSTACLES Some of the people Bauer sees have already failed at a goal and are at wits end. For them, it’s often easy to identify the obstacles. A common one is not having enough time to pursue a goal. That’s particularly true for Soldiers who are on duty 24/7. For others who are on a firsttime quest for a goal, they may not yet realize what obstacles lie ahead, she said. An example of an obstacle to fitness for a parent may be the desire to spend more time with the kids, conflicting with having enough time to devote to a goal.
A trip to the gym would decrease that quality time. So, Bauer and the parent or parents – and sometimes the whole family – will sit down and find ways to overcome the obstacle. It could be as simple as time management or getting a jogging stroller. The stroller would enable the parent to be with the infant and get exercise at the same time. An older child might ride a bicycle alongside the parent who is jogging. There are numerous obstacles, each with innumerable possible solutions, she explained. After goal setting, tying that in with personal values and identifying obstacles and solutions, people execute their plans, but later encounter unanticipated obstacles like loss of job, change of marital status and so on, she said. Some then come back to see her and they discuss overcoming these new obstacles and take it from there. BRACE FOR FAILURES For goals that are especially challenging, there will likely be some failures and mistakes, she said. “That’s just part of it. The important thing is picking yourself up and bouncing back.” Goal setting and overcoming obstacles are not easy but
it’s doable, she said, especially when personal values are linked. People enjoy watching professional athletes on TV but what they don’t see are all the training and challenges that got them there. To sum everything up, she said: “We define the skill of goal setting as: Identify a personally meaningful goal and develop a concrete plan to ensure achievement. Understand how personal values help form self-directed motivation. Develop commitment strategies to support goal attainment. Create techniques to regularly monitor goal progress.” Here’s how to get help locally: Master resilience trainer performance experts are located at Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness, or CSF2, training centers across the Army. To find a CSF2 training center on an installation, visit: http:// csf2.army.mil/training-centers. html There’s also an official CSF2 goal-setting app for iPad that can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store at https://itunes. apple.com/us/app/csf2-goals/ id688829038?mt=8 or http:// csf2.army.mil/downloads-apps. html.
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Sensors provide broad application across Army David McNally RDECOM Public Affairs
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. – Sensors are everywhere in today’s technology-driven world. There are sensors in traffic lights, vehicles and smartphones. Sensors in military applications gather data that U.S. Army researchers hope will give Soldiers the decisive edge. This technology has broad application across the Army. Medical researchers are investigating how physiological sensors may help Soldiers achieve “superior performance on battlefields of the future,� according to Lt. Gen. Joseph Caravalho Jr., former commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command and Fort Detrick. Soldiers of 2025 and beyond may wear sensors to help detect and prevent threats such as dehy-
dration, elevated blood pressure and cognitive delays from lack of sleep, Caravalho said. Sensors might also detect chemical exposure or extreme environments. Karen O’Connor, Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence portfolio director for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, said sensor research exists in all of the portfolios. “There are sensors in imaging, motion detection, radar, chemical-biological detection and more,� she said. “At the end of the day, sensors are all about collecting data.� As we look to the future, sensors will become smarter, smaller and cheaper, she explained. “Our real goal will be to build in multi-functionality,� she said. “How can we sense multiple things with a single, integrated
system or sensor?� Nicole Devitt, the C3I portfolio deputy director, said another challenge is how data collected by sensors will become useful information for Soldiers. “We need to make sensors smarter to give the Soldier the information to do his or her job,� Devitt said. “You can have all of this data that’s out there, but (it’s useless) if you don’t have something that simplifies the data and gets it to the right person on time to act on it.� Researchers need to get the right mix of information to Soldiers at the right time, she said. “We need to consider the cognitive burden,� O’Connor said. “The Soldier is under high stress in potential combat operations. At what point does the Soldier become overwhelmed? We have the capability to provide all kinds of information, but what does the Soldier really need to know?�
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January is National Radon Action Month. The Environmental Protection Agency has launched the “Test Your Home, Protect Your Health� campaign to educate the public about how easy it can be to kick radon out before and after a home, school or worksite is built. The EPA estimates nearly one out of every 15 homes in the United States has elevated radon levels. Although radon is a naturally occurring gas, it is radioactive. According to the EPA, exposure to radon in the home is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. Radon is colorless, odor-
less and tasteless. This invisible enemy can only be detected by testing. There is no known safe level of exposure to radon. What can you do to protect yourself and your family? Test for radon. This is accomplished by measuring the levels of radon gas. It is a relatively easy and inexpensive process. Most often, the radon in a home’s indoor air can come from two sources, the soil underneath the house or its water supply. Radon migration through the soil into the lowest level of a home is the main cause of radon problems. However, if individuals have a private well, they should consider testing for radon in both air and water. The devices and procedures for testing a home’s water supply are different from those used for measuring radon in the air.
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Army researchers are working on flexible plastic sensors that could be attached to individuals, gear or vehicles. With this technology, Soldiers will gather information on the chemical-biological environment, troop movements and signal intelligence.
O’Connor’s team invests about $129 million annually in sensor research. Army scientists, engineers and researchers are working from many angles: • Electro-optical • Infrared • Non-imaging • Radio frequency • Counter sensor/sensor protection • Sensor integration
Test kits are available at most hardware stores for about $20-$30. Some state programs offer low-cost or free kits. Those who are not comfortable performing the radon test can find a qualified contractor familiar with radon to do the testing for them. The amount of radon gas in the air is measured in picocuries (pronounced peeco-curries) per liter of air or pCi/L. The EPA has set an “Action Levelâ€? for radon gas of 4.0 picocuries. However, the EPA strongly recommends that individuals take immediate action to fix their home, school or workplace if the results from the radon test show 4.0 pCi/L or more. Elevated radon levels can cause lung cancer. If the test level shows between 2 and 4 pCi/L, consider making changes to reduce the amount of radon levels. Here are some steps to take to prevent and reduce radon levels in a home: • The EPA recommends that people test their home every two years or after home renovations to monitor radon levels. • If someone is building a new home,
“We can do many things, but we want to do many things with a single system or sensor,� O’Connor said. “With Force 2025, we will become more expeditionary and reduce our footprint. We will be more mobile and better prepared to deploy. Instead of deploying 10 sensors, we can deploy one. This is what is driving us as we move toward the future.�
school or business, they should ask about radon-resistant construction. • If elevated levels of radon are detected, repair any problems with the foundation. Seal cracks and other openings around pipes and drains. • Cover any exposed earthen walls. • Paint concrete floors with a sealant. • Maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in the home. Have them serviced to ensure proper operation. • If confirmed high levels are found in the air, have a radon reduction system installed. Consult with a qualified professional to determine the best system dependent on the foundation type: basement, slab-on-grade, or crawl space. • If elevated levels of radon are detected in the water supply, treat the water at the point of entry or at the point of use. It may require having a water treatment system installed to remove the radon before it enters the building or right before it comes out of the tap.
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There will always be a live-person on the line to address beneficiary concerns. The NAL offers a variety of solutions for all TRICARE beneficiaries. For pediatric issues, the NAL will route the beneficiary to a pediatric nurse. If follow-up is necessary or requested, the NAL will call the beneficiary back to check the child’s status a few hours later. The NAL will make sameday appointments with the beneficiary’s primary care manager for TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who are enrolled to Kenner Army Health Clinic. All other TRICARE beneficiaries who are enrolled to Kenner will receive professional health advice about their urgent health concern and
when to seek urgent care. When calling the NAL, a customer service representative will verify the beneficiary’s eligibility through the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System. Beneficiaries with an acute health care concern or question will be connected with a registered nurse who will ask the beneficiary a series of very standard questions to determine the next steps and allow the NAL nurse to provide the best advice possible. Beneficiaries still have the option to call their PCM or clinic, but the NAL is another option for beneficiaries to access the care they need and want in a timely fashion.
Nurse line available 24 hours a day Talk to a registered nurse who can: • Give health care advice • Help find a doctor • Schedule next-day appointments at military hospitals and clinics If individuals have an emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room. Do you have a sick child? • You can talk to nurses with specialized pediatrics training. • We will call families back after a few hours to check on their child. • If you still need an appointment, we can help. Do you have other health insurance? You can call us for help. But if you need to see a doctor, remember: • You must follow the rules of other health insurance plans first. • Your other health insurance is the primary payer. • If we help you find a doctor, make sure they’re in your other plan’s network or your care may not be covered. – TRICARE Online
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How to achieve your weight loss goals Col. Joanna Reagan Registered Dietitian, U.S. Army Public Health Command
January is the time of year when many people make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Some want to lose just a few pounds while others may want to lose 30 pounds or more. So, where can people find the inspiration to help them to lose more than 30 pounds and keep it off for more than a year? Read entries in the National Weight Control Registry, which contains stories of individuals who have lost more than 30 pounds and have kept it off for at least one year. Currently, more than 10,000 individuals have shared their story in order to help others lose weight. Eighty percent of entries in the registry are from women and 20 percent are from men. The average participant has lost 66 pounds and kept it off for 5.5 years. There are many differences in participants: • Forty-five percent of participants lost weight on their own and 55 percent lost weight with the help of weight loss program. • Ninety-eight percent of the participants modified their food intake to lose weight. • Ninety-four percent increased their physical activity to lose weight such as increased walking. • Ninety percent exercised about an hour per day and minimized their time watching TV. • Eating breakfast every day was reported by 78 percent of the participants.
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The Performance Triad is a 3-prong plan that everyone can use to improve his or her health. The triad goals are to promote sleep, activity and nutrition.
• Seventy-five percent weighed themselves at least once a week. The biggest connection between participants was that most developed a goal plan for weight loss. If your goal is to lose weight this year, here are suggestions to get started and create new goals for success. The Performance Triad is a 3-prong plan that everyone can use to improve his or her health. The goals are to promote sleep, activity and nutrition. Try something new. To modify a diet, make an appointment with a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition coaching sessions. Make an appointment at an Army Wellness Center to determine your resting metabolic rate and your current body composition. Purchase a digital fitness device to monitor how many steps you are walking and your hours of sleep. Many of these devices can be linked to a smartphone or to a computer to monitor progress over time. Some
programs and apps have a feature to help track food intake and to see how many calories people expend and consume daily. A fitness device is a visual reminder to help add extra steps into a day. Try having a “walking meeting” with coworkers or take the stairs up and down your building for a break. A healthy goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps per day. There are many apps to help lose weight. Here is a site to help determine the right app to download: www.eatright. org/Media/content. aspx?id=6442467041. To increase physical activity, try attending a new class such as Zumba, yoga, or bicycle spin class. Add strength training to your routine to increase lean muscle and increase your resting metabolic rate. Make an appointment with a personal fitness trainer to help set up a personalized workout program and for new ideas to add strength training to the routine. Many women lose muscle
mass over time and replace the muscle with fat. For each pound of muscle individuals gain, they burn 35 to 50 more calories each day. Strength training, in combination with an adequate amount of calcium, also helps to defend against osteoporosis. Find a friend who also wants to lose weight and set up a plan to work out together. Having someone as a “battle buddy” can be helpful for holding each other accountable to maintain the workout routine. To help improve nutrition, try these ideas. Pack a lunch and healthy snacks for work. By packing a lunch, people will save money and decrease portion sizes. Individuals will be more likely to eat a healthy lunch too. When packing a lunch, add extra fruit and vegetables to snack on for a mid-morning snack or an afternoon break. Also add extra vegetables with the evening meal. Consider the sugar in your beverages and try not to drink any with high fructose corn syrup. Limit your snacks after your evening meal, as they tend to be high in sugar and fat. Sleep also is an integral part of losing weight. Inadequate amounts of sleep increases the appetite hormones leading to increased appetite and increased food intake. Having a regular sleep cycle and achieving 7-8 hours of sleep each night can make a difference with performance and losing weight. The goal of the new year should focus on health and wellness and if your goal is to lose weight, try some new strategies. Incorporate the performance triad concepts into daily life and invite a friend to help you stick to your goals.
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FMWR Newcomers Dinner | Feb. 5 Family and MWR will host its quarterly Newcomers Dinner Feb. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Regimental Club. At the free event, new community members who have arrived in the area over the previous six months or less can become familiar with programs and services. It also is open to those who have not attended a previous Newcomers Dinner. Reservations must be made by noon, Jan. 30. For reservations and details, call (804) 734-7821.
FMWR Indoor Beach Party | Jan. 24
Texas Hold’em Tournaments | Tuesdays
The “I Hate Winter” Indoor Beach Party, sponsored by Family and MWR, is set for Jan. 24, 8 p.m. – 2 a.m., at the HideAway.
Texas Hold’em No Limit Tournaments are held Tuesdays at the Sports Zone, building 3650 on C Avenue. The next days
are Jan. 13, 20 and 27. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m. with a tournament start time of 6 p.m. Cost is $5 each night. Prizes will be given to top placement winners. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
Kenner Wellness Center Classes | Ongoing The Army Wellness Center conducts free classes, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 9205 Mahone Ave. Upping Your Metabolism is slated for every Wednesday, which allows participants to explore the basics of metabolism, caloric balance, strategies and tools to assist in weight maintenance and leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Sleep Habits is scheduled the second Thursday of each month. This class teaches participants how important sleep is and explores methods and positive action steps that can be used to achieve better quality sleep. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9925.
ACS Family Team Building | Ongoing 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 sessions are Level G – Growth on Jan. 20-21 and Jan. 21-22, and Level L – Leadership on Feb. 3-4. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
EFMP Music Therapy Workshop | Jan. 15 The ACS Exceptional Family Member Program will offer a Music Therapy Workshop on Jan. 15, 10 a.m. - noon, at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. The free program will be conducted by Megan Martin from Healing Sounds Music Therapy, LLC. For registration and details, call (804) 734-6393 or 734-7965.
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more knowledgeable, good-spirited Continued from page 14 events, celebrations and developments at Camp Lee and Fort Lee through the years. A particular emphasis was on expansion of Camp Lee as more facilities were added and changes made. In addition, there was ample sports coverage featuring Soldiers and Pvt. J. Allen became sports editor. Other special columns were added and letters to the editor were regularly published. During the first year, a $5 prize for the best story written or submitted was offered by Edmonds. The Camp Lee Traveller published 27 issues its first year – all on a Wednesday – and added photographers and reporters to its staff along the way. The paper continued on its long journey of serving Soldiers, especially as World War was declared in December
1941. The front page of the Dec. 10, 1941, issue under a large headline “Camp Lee Meets War Emergency” announced details of President Franklin Roosevelt’s address to the nation. A large photo of Camp Lee Soldiers in formation accompanied the article. After the war in 1945, a special commemorative edition of the Traveller was published – reproducing many of the articles, photographs and columns since its first edition. “The story of Camp Lee from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day is told in this booklet in terms of what happened from day to day that was of importance to the men and women of the post. It is to them that this story is dedicated,” wrote Brig. Gen. George A. Horkan, Camp Lee commander. “Your weekly news-
paper, the Lee Traveller, has recorded the growth of the camp, and from its pages this story has been condensed.” In 1966, the Traveller published a special 25th anniversary edition. An article on the history of the publication noted, “Over the years, this newspaper has been an informal sounding board for the men and women of Fort Lee – the brass and the enlisted Soldiers alike, and civilian work-force as well – who by their deeds and actions, their day-to-day expressing of themselves at work and at play have written a lengthy and vivid chapter in the book of our times.” The article continued, “As with any selfrespecting newspaper, news is the keynote with the Traveller. On its pages appear the instructive side of the news at Fort Lee –
new policies, new programs, new methods, new facilities and equipment. It gives its readers the latest word on individual accomplishments and achievement – who did what, where, when and how. It deals with the lighter side – exciting sports events, colorful entertainment, interesting hobbies. Anything that will capture the essence of living that will make the reader wiser or more knowledgeable that will make him think seriously or entertain him or cause him to remember or make him laugh – that is what constitutes the mission of a newspaper serving the military. And that is the aim and purpose of the Traveller.” During this diamond year, the Traveller will feature articles and events published during its remarkable history.
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Calendar, continued Relocation Readiness | Dec. 17, 24 Several Relocation Readiness classes are offered by ACS at Fort Lee. The next Overseas Briefing is set for Jan. 15, 9 a.m. - noon. E-Sponsorship and Application Training will be held Jan. 28, 10 a.m. - noon; Citizenship and Immigration is scheduled for Feb. 4, 1-2 p.m., and Hearts Apart is slated for Feb. 7, 10 a.m. - noon. The classes meet at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. For details or registration, call (804) 734-7852.
Financial Readiness | Ongoing A variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly at the ACS building on Mahone Avenue. The next class dates and topics are as follows: PCS Move/Loans, Jan. 12; Budget and Record Keeping/Loans, Jan. 13; TSP/ Loans, Jan. 14; Basic Money Management/ Loans, Jan. 15; Planning for Baby/Loans, Jan. 16. Also, Personal Finance Management/ Loans, Jan. 16; Auto Purchase-Insurance/ Loans, Jan. 19; Consumer Advocacy/ Loans, Jan. 22; Credit Card Debt, Jan. 22; Home Buying/Loans, Jan. 23.; and Financial Planning/Loans, Jan. 28. Also, Debt Liquidation/Loans, Jan. 29; Developing a Spending Plan/Loans, Jan. 29; Misuse of Checking Privileges/Loans, Jan. 30. The classes meet from 1-3 p.m. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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16th Annual MLK Basketball Tourney | Jan. 17-19 Family and MWR Sports will host its 16th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Tournament, Jan. 17-19. Men and women teams are welcome. The cost is $350 per team. The fee should be paid at the Sport Office, building 4320, C Avenue and 19th Street, by Jan. 15. Games will be double elimination. The tournament is open to active duty military and spouses, DOD Civilians and contractors at Fort Lee. For details, call (804) 765-3038 or 7653057.
35 and Over Basketball Intramurals | Jan. 22 – March 5 A 35 and Over Basketball Intramurals league, sponsored by Family and MWR Sports, will begin on Jan. 22 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320. It is open to active duty military and spouses, DOD Civilians and retirees over the age of 35. There is no charge. Those interested should return an entry form to the Sports Office, building 4320, C Avenue and 19th Street, by Jan. 15. The first coaches meeting will be held Jan. 15, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.
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Battlefield Fortifications Caravan Tour | Jan. 17
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present its eighth annual “Winter Lecture Series, Jan. 9 - March 27, 7 p.m., 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. The first of the six lectures will be presented by author and historic impersonator William Young who will portray Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States. Wilson led America through World War I, created the Federal Reserve Bank and signed the 19th Amendment, allowing women to vote. Future programs will be held Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 13 and March 27. The lectures are free to members of CHSV and $5 for non-members. For details, call (804) 796-7121.
Petersburg National Battlefield will offer a 7-hour caravan tour to focus on the basics of military engineering and the various types of fortifications that existed during the Siege of Petersburg, Jan. 17, 9:30 a.m., at 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg. Participants will visit Bermuda Hundred, Battery Parker, Forts Stevens, and Darling in Chesterfield County, Fort Clifton in Colonial Heights and more. The cost is $5 per vehicle and reservations are required. The excursion is limited to 10 vehicles due to parking limitations at some sites. For reservations and details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 205.
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Two workshops for people to crochet blankets for babies and children in local area hospitals will be held Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Chesterfield Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Participants can learn to make a blanket and then donate it to a child in need. The library is partnering with Project Linus for this special project. For details, call (804) 748-1601.
A makeshift American flag that was made on a bedsheet by American POWs at the Omori Prison Camp operated by the Japanese during World War II is on display at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The Stars and Stripes is an artifact from one of the prison camps where Navy pilot Louis Zamperini was interned. Zamperini’s story is depicted in the movie “Unbroken,” which was released in theaters on Christmas Day. A similar flag is shown in the movie. The flag is part of a collection of 15,000 Navy-owned historical artifacts on loan from the Naval History and Heritage Command displayed around the world. For details, call (804) 786-2074.
Cookbook Author Talk | Jan. 15 Sheri Castle, author of “The Southern Living Community Cookbook: Celebrating Food and Fellowship in the American South,” will speak on Jan. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Chesterfield Central Library, 9501
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$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
For Rent-Furnished Apts COUNTY LINE APARTMENTS $895/mo. 1 BR, 1 BA, Fully Furnished, You need nothing but your suitcase! Smoke-free secure building, no pets. Includes individual washer/dryer. Rent includes all utilities.
For Sale-Home (All) FOR SALE BY OWNER Alberta, Va. • 25888 Christianna Hwy., 3400 sqft., 4BR, 2BA, partially finished basement, 3.1 acres, 1 mile from I-85, Beautiful country setting.
Call Jeff, 804-283-5760 www.countylineapartments.com
$149,900 434-953-8794
PETERSBURG CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Is accepting applications for the following positions:
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FINANCE ENGLISH • ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CTE - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS CTE - TECHNOLOGY MATH • MATH SPECIALIST READING SPECIALIST SCIENCE • SPANISH SPECIAL EDUCATION To apply, please visit us on the web at:
www.petersburg.k12.va.us
1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13A • Petersburg, VA 23805 Call (804)733-6298 • www.cratersquareapartments.com
Come for a visit... Stay for a Lifetime!
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS 1:00 - 4:00PM
3901 FOREST VINE DRIVE Area 54. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage in The Vineyard at Forest View.
Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers
MINUTES TO FORT LEE
$209,900 Ask about $1,000 in Closing Costs & Appliance Package. 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
Text EO8821 to 51004 for more information!
Call Jane Renger at 804-397-9796
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FREE CLASSIFIED AD
WORD SEARCH | BY SGT. MCGILLICUDDY
Advertising Policy & Deadlines QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE ADS:
• Eligibility: Active duty or retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i.e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc.) and must be personal property of the eligible member. They also should not represent a sustained income or business or be sold or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered to be paid ads.) • When advertising animals for sale, the ad will only be considered free if there is only one animal being sold. (LITTERS BEING SOLD ARE CONSIDERED PAID ADS) • The classified editor reserves the right to edit or refuse ads based on advertising policies.
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• No more than 5 ads per week, per household. • Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. • We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. • Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood. DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form. City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.
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Clip and Fax to: (757) 853-1634 or mail or deliver to:
MNV Classifieds • 150 W. Brambleton Ave. • Norfolk, VA 23510 • Free ad form •
Find the words and phrases related to Winter. The answers in the puzzle are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal. A Record Snow Storm Baby, It’s Cold Outside Build A Fire Dashing Through The Snow Don’t Forget To Wear Your Gloves Fort Lee Is Closed Have A Cup Of Hot Chocolate How Cold Is It How Many Days Til Spring I Hate Wintertime I Hope We Get A Lot Of Snow
I Miss The Pretty Flowers I Need My Coat It’s Freezing It’s Snowing Let’s Build A Snowman Let’s Stay Warm By The Fire My Car Door Is Frozen Shut Put Your Coat On Roads Are Icy Sleigh Riding Snowflakes Are Falling Sweater, Coat, Scarf and Gloves The Pets Water Bowl Is Frozen Turn Up The Heat
For this week’s answers, visit www.ftleetraveller.com/ community_life/puzzle/.
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