AMC Commander Visits Home of Sustainment, Recognizes Top Performers SEE PAGE 3
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FORT LEE LEE, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941
March 7, 2013 | Vol. 73, No. 9
BLACK HISTORY EVENT FEATURES SONG, DANCE Emmy-nominated actor Tim Reid capped a 90-minute observance here that also included a dance troupe, historic reenactments and the 392nd Army Band.
A TASTEFUL TRAINING EVENT
SEE PAGE 14
BEST WARRIOR Twelve Soldiers from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade competed for Best Warrior titles this week, with events ranging from a road march to written exams.
Military Food Service Professionals Meet for Annual Culinary Showcase
SEE PAGE 4
SEE PAGES 12-13
AER CAMPAIGN The annual Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign is under way. A Feb. 28 kick-off event here underscored the value of the program. SEE PAGE 6
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COMMENTARY | CAREER SUPPORT
ACAP continues to serve transitioning Soldiers
Mitchell A. Lee IMCOM ACAP coordinator
If you aren’t a Soldier leaving the military or a veteran seeking a career change, please find one and tell him or her my story. The Army Career and Alumni Program works, and I am proof. ACAP opened the door to my second career. I retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years in September 2005 and went to work as a Department of the Army Civilian the next month. I
started with the program a year earlier, which allowed me plenty of time to hone my resume to perfection. Without the support of ACAP during the resume process, I would have been lost. ACAP also taught me the ins and outs of the Army’s Civilian Personnel Online website – cpol.army.mil. I learned to use the job descriptions on the Army’s FASCLASS service, which helped me develop my resume. The Veterans’ Affairs and Department of Labor
briefing guided me as I retired and started drawing VA benefits. I got the information I needed to complete my bachelor’s degree using the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Program. You have to engage in order to receive something out of it. Without the Army Career Alumni Program, I would not have had the opportunity to start a second career after the military. ACAP has been around for more than 20 years in different forms. Today, we
need it more than ever. Unemployment compensation for veterans reached its highest peak in fiscal 2012 – around $515 million. In the face of rising veteran unemployment, Congress passed and the president signed the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes (VOW Act). Part of the act requires the Defense Department to prepare all service members departing the military after Nov. 28, 2012, for a non-stressful entry into the job market. Through ACAP, the Army was already prepared to meet the VOW Act requirement. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command operates ACAP centers on 64 garrisons
Social Security statements available online Jason Alderman Visa Financial Education Program
Until last year, the Social Security Administration sent taxpayers an annual statement showing a complete record of their taxable earnings as well as estimated retirement, disability and survivor benefits based on those earnings. Unfortunately, budget constraints brought an end to those yearly mailings. But there’s good news: Social Security has resumed mailing paper statements to workers 60 and
older who aren’t already receiving benefits. And, they recently launched a new Social Security Statement tool that allows you to access the same information online. Once you’ve created an account, you can log in anytime and: s %STIMATE THE RETIREMENT DISability and survivor benefits available to you under different work, earnings and retirement age scenarios. s %STIMATE BENEFITS FOR WHICH your family would be eligible when you receive Social Security
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Commanding General .............Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Garrison Commander .....................Col. Rodney D. Edge Public Affairs Officer...................................D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter ..........................Vacant Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
or die. s 6IEW A LIST OF YOUR LIFETIME earnings to date, according to Social Security’s records. s 3EE THE ESTIMATED 3OCIAL Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your working career. s &IND INFORMATION ABOUT QUALifying and signing up for Medicare. s 2EVIEW TOPICS TO CONSIDER if you’re 55 or older and thinking about retiring. s !PPLY ONLINE FOR RETIREMENT and disability benefits. s !CCESS A PRINTABLE VERSION OF
around the world in support of this Army-wide program. ACAP designed a fiveday track of comprehensive training to prepare the service member and Family for transition. The program takes a strategic approach to comprehensive resume preparation, and job preparation training, interview techniques and other steps toward successful civilian life. ACAP also organizes hiring events and has taken the lead in getting Soldiers hired into the private sector. The goal is for every departing Soldier to have a job. But ACAP is more than mandatory VOW Act training. Retiring Soldiers can use ACAP training and placement services up to
your Social Security Statement. To create your online account, go to www.ssa.gov/mystatement and follow the directions. You must have a valid email address, Social Security number, U.S. mailing address and be at least age 18. You’ll need to verify your identity by providing personal information (birth date, Social Security number, current address, etc.) and complete several questions with answers only you should know. Social Security contracts with credit bureau Experian to design these questions based on their records about your credit history. Once your identity has been verified, you can create a pass-
The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
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two years before retirement. Non-retiring Soldiers can start one year before separation. Reserve component Soldiers on active duty for 180 day or more can take part. Non-retiring veterans and non-Army retirees can use ACAP for up to 180 days after separation. Army retirees can use ACAP on a space available basis for the rest of their lives. My story is proof ACAP has been there for Soldiers. Today’s ACAP does an even better job. Isn’t that worth passing along? For more information, contact your garrison ACAP Center. Visit https:// www.acap.army.mil/acapcenters.aspx.htm to find yours.
word-protected account. Social Security emphasizes that you may sign into or create an account to access only your own information. Unauthorized use could subject you to criminal and/or civil penalties. It’s important to review your Social Security statement at least annually to ensure your on-file information is correct. For example, make sure that your taxable earnings have been reported correctly by your employer – or you, if self-employed. If you spot any errors, contact Social Security at (800) 772-1213, or visit your local office. You’ll need copies of your W-2 form or tax return for any impacted years.
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Senior Chief Petty Officer Derrick Davenport, from the Chairman of the Joint’s Chief of Staff team, places a vegetable medley on a plate during the Armed Forces Chef of the Year competition March 5 at the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event. Amy Perry
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BEST WARRIOR
(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Spc. Roscoe Richmond, second from left, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, leads his squad into a building with suspected terrorists. Staff Sgt. Levoris Harmon, 266th QM Bn., recites medical evacuation procedures. Sgt. Kasie Yarter, representing the 262nd QM Bn., provides medical assistance to an enemy casualty.
Photos by T. Anthony Bell
Quar termaster Soldiers compete for top honors T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
Twelve of the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade’s finest Soldiers demonstrated their urban combat and other battle skills during the second day of the Best Warrior Competition here Tuesday. This annual competition at Fort Lee tests competencies in several performance-based tasks. It is a three-day annual event that encompasses five individual competitions – Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year, instructor of the year, advanced individual training platoon sergeant of the year and retention NCO of the year. The winners will represent the brigade in higher-level competitions scheduled to be held during the coming months.
On Monday, the contestants participated in an Army Physical Fitness Test, appeared before a board of senior noncommissioned officers and completed a written exam/essay. Tuesday, which might be described as Best Warrior’s “meat and potatoes” course, required Soldiers to complete a six-mile road march and later lead a squad through a building with suspected enemy fighters. They were required to strategically enter a room, subdue hostiles and extract the target using by-the-book techniques. Pfc. William Doty, a SOY contestant, said he had a misstep on one of the tasks but was nonetheless satisfied with his performance, especially the room- clearing portion.
“We came in quietly,” he said, “which made it easy to go in and take what we needed.” The room-clearing event encompassed several tasks the Army considers essential for survival in combat to include rendering first aid and reacting to chemical threats, said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Cameron, NCO in charge of the event.
“We’re doing this type of stuff all the time over in Afghanistan,” he said. “No matter what the military occupational specialty is, they’re still going to utilize these techniques just like those in the combat arms career field. These skills are part of the foundation for all Soldiers.” Staff Sgt. James Phillips, a participant in the IOY contest, said
the competition was “fun” and something that serves as a refresher on foundational skills. “It really gives you the opportunity to brush up on things you haven’t done in a while, assess how other people accomplish it, and maybe take it back and learn from it,” said the 262nd QM Battalion Soldier. Sgt. 1st Class Ramsey Omuoreh, an AIT platoon sergeant representing the 266th QM Bn., agreed but added the competitive spirit of the event pushes the contestants to their limits. “It’s a good time for us to come together and share ideas,” he said. “It brings out the best in the best.” Best Warrior concluded Wednesday, and the scores of the competitors were not disclosed. The winners will be announced Friday at an awards ceremony scheduled to take place at the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department auditorium.
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AER campaign kicks off Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
A kick-off observance for the 2013 Army Emergency Relief Campaign took place Feb. 28 at the post theater. The event featured the Strong Beginnings class from Child, Youth and School Services and the 392nd Army Band, and it was organized to increase awareness of the annual drive and the AER program. This year’s goal is $105,000. Last year, Fort Lee received more than $1.36 million in assistance, with more than $112,557 of that being grants. The campaign runs
through May 15. All contributions are tax deductible and can be made to the general fund or to specified programs such as education scholarships or widow assistance. Active duty Soldiers and retirees can make donations via allotments, while all others can contribute by cash or check. The guest speaker was retired Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Durr Jr., the emergency assistance administrator for AER. These kickoff events are important, he said, because they give Soldiers an opportunity to learn more about the program, and while donations are important, bringing awareness to the program and campaign are vital as well.
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“In the past four years, AER has assisted more than 270,000 Soldiers and dispersed $315 million, with nearly 20 percent in the form of grants,” said Durr. “The campaign period is a great
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You can help save the lives of orphaned animals by signing up to participate in a Dog Jog and 5K run set for March 16 in Richmond. Donations are also accepted in support of this event. The day’s activities consist of a timed 5K run, a leisurely 1-mile Dog Jog, a vendor fair, an awards ceremony and other entertainment. All proceeds benefit the pets awaiting homes at the Richmond SPCA’s Robins-Starr Humane Center. The center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road, is the start and finish point for the event. Park in the Green Lot located at the corner of Hermitage Road and Robin Hood Road (behind
the Flying Squirrels Diamond) and allow yourself a few minutes to walk to the center (approximately .2 miles). There is no charge for parking. The 5K run begins at 9:30 a.m. The Dog Jog begins at 11 a.m. and is followed by the awards ceremony. The vendor fair will be on the grounds, outdoors. Pre-registration at www.richmondspca.org/race is highly encouraged. Those interested in participating can also sign up at www.richmondspca.org/race or use the paper form. Online registration closes at 5 p.m. on March 13. You can also register on the day of the event from 8:15-9:15 a.m. for the 5K, and from 9:3010:30 a.m. for the Dog Jog in the second floor Track and Training Center.
Pre-registered 5K runners should arrive by 9 a.m. as there is a short walk to the race start line. If you need to pick up your shirt, number and race packet, please arrive by 8:45 a.m. Dog Jog participants should arrive by 10:30 a.m. – earlier if you need to pick up your shirt and race packet. The Dog Jog and 5K run is a rain or shine event. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Awards will be announced before 1 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the vendor fair while the results are being tallied. For the safety of everyone, please ensure the following: s .O DOGS MAY RUN IN THE + so please have a buddy with you to watch your pet if you plan to participate in both the 5K run and the 1-mile Dog Jog. s /NE DOG PER PERSON IN THE Dog Jog. Multiple people may
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Soldiers from Echo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, share the prepackaged military rations known as MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) with 6th-grade students at Salem Church Middle School, Richmond, during a Feb. 28 community outreach event. The youngsters were “fascinated with the snack and drink options,” the participating troops noted afterward. Following the MRE lunch, the Soldiers – most of them advanced individual training students – shared their Army experiences and described a typical day of training at Fort Lee as part of the mentorship opportunity.
Avengers assemble in the Exchange, Marvel’s latest military-only free comic book DALLAS – Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hulk and Black Widow are all making their way to military installations around the world via one million free comic books published exclusively for the armed forces by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Marvel Custom Solutions. The new full-color comic, “Double Vision,” opens five years in the future, with the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes locked into a desperate battle with the hi-tech terrorist group Hydra, who are finally on the brink of conquering America. But when the rebellious Hawkeye begins asking the wrong questions, can the Avengers uncover a sinister conspiracy before it’s too late? “We are thrilled that the Exchange and Marvel continue to work together to provide these complimentary comics to military members serving our country at home and abroad,” said the Exchange’s Senior
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MILITARY CHEFS COMPETE FOR TOP CULINARY TITLE Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Eighteen military chefs got the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event sizzling Tuesday as they competed for Armed Forces Chef of the Year. The competition – which earns the top chef one of the most prestigious individual titles of the event – pits the food-preparers against a mystery basket. They are required to cook a four-course meal for four people and do it all in four hours. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Charles Talley Jr., this year’s coordinator for the event, said they played it safe with the baskets this year. “We wanted to be more fiscally responsible,� he said. “The baskets still had challenges.� Some of the items the chefs received were quail, scallops, whole flounder, rack of lamb, quinoa, cranberries, Edam cheese and white yams, among other ingredients. “If I generated a mystery basket that had too many odd items, are they really going to be able to bring that back to their dining facility?� Talley asked. “You can get quail in a dining facility. You can get lamb or flounder. They aren’t going to have escargot in a dining facility.� In the past, the competitors have received some odd items, and Sgt. 1st Class Motavia Alston, an independent competitor, said this year’s mystery basket was a relief to see. “Two years ago, I got frog legs in a mystery basket,� he said. “This year, there was nothing like that. It was much easier.� Alston – who has competed for several years – said the event went a lot smoother for him this time.
“Each year, my game plan gets a lot better,� he said. “Overall, I was pretty pleased with how everything came out. I wasn’t late so that was the key thing.� Another participant who has competed for several years, finally achieved his goal here. Senior Chief Petty Officer Derrick Davenport, an enlisted aide for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, received the event’s only gold medal. Although the official announcement of who won the title won’t be made until March 15, Davenport is relieved his hard work has finally paid off. “I felt like it was four years of preparation,� he said, after seeing the medal tally. “It feels good – it’s a weight off my shoulders. It doesn’t mean I’m going to stop competing, it just means I’ve reached a goal that I was striving for. “I work with two previous winners of the Chef of the Year, so I always get a hard time from them,� Davenport continued. “That was part of my motivation to do my best, not get so stressed and have some fun with cooking this year. “ During the event, he said he felt like he was doing better than he has in the past, although he was worried after receiving the critique from the judges. “In the critique, the judges are very firm and let you know areas where you can improve, so I thought I didn’t do as well as I thought I did,� he said. “When I saw the gold medal (on the medal tally) there, I was shocked.� The competitive training event concludes with an award ceremony March 15, and public days will continue through March 13. The public is invited to the Post Field House, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., during the public viewing days to check out the military chefs in action.
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Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Discussing his life-changing encounters with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and thanking U.S. troops for being “beacons of hope” for America’s future, actor Tim Reid delivered a powerful keynote address during the Feb. 28 African-American/Black History Month observance here. Reid’s talk was preceded by a 90-minute talent showcase that included singing, dancing, poetry readings and a mini-play titled “Journeys,” performed by members of the 71st Transportation Battalion. A jazz ensemble from the 392nd Army Band opened the observance and received a standing ovation following intense brass and bass-driven performances of two wellknown Aretha Franklin tunes, “Chain of Fools” and “Respect,” featuring Staff Sgt. Terra Allen as the vocalist. The entertainment lineup also included the Virginia State University Sankofa Dance Theater group, Thomasine Bowling-Hill (poetry) and Crystal Bullock (dance), students from Carter G. Woodson Middle School (historic recitations), and Kameela Wadsworth and 2nd Lt. Agaalofa Tauane (vocalists). Opening his remarks, Reid said, “I am humbled by the opportunity to join you today on this, the last day of our annual celebration of the history of Americans with African descent. And I have to say it was one of the most colorful and varietypacked observances I’ve ever seen. Leave it to the military to put on one heck of a show.” He then highlighted some of his better-known television characters like Venus Flytrap on “WKRP in Cincinnati,” Downtown Brown on the show “Simon and Simon” and Tia and Tamara’s father in the WB series “Sister, Sister.” “It has been one heck of a ride,” he said, “and I’ve met many people of great character along the way.” Recalling the influences of his grandmother who only had a 6th-grade education but was the “wisest person he ever knew,” Reid said his first encounter with MLK was her idea. “I was a problem teenager ... a hoodlum ... one of those at-risk black kids from a broken home living in poverty. I was also an underachiever and hell bent on staying that way,” said Reid, who hails from Norfolk. “It reached the point where I was facing the possibility of being sent to reform school, and my grandmother called the pastor of her church and asked him
Song, dance, poetry among highlights of AABHM observance
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Actor Tim Reid discusses his life-changing encounters with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the installation’s African-American/Black History Month Observance on Feb. 28 at the Post Theater. For more event photos, visit www.facebook.com/ ftleetraveller.
to speak to me. They refused to give up. They saw something that I didn’t know was there.” The pastor told Reid that Dr. King would be speaking at the church on Sunday and asked for help with security. As a result, he and a friend had an opportunity to spend several hours with the famed civil rights leader. “It was like being with a rock star,” he said. “I had never met anyone like that in my life. It was clear to see that he was a man of great character. He had gravitas. And, after that eventful day, I decided that if education could turn out someone like that, maybe going to school wasn’t a bad idea and the civil rights thing that I always heard a lot about might be something I should get involved in.” Three years later, on Aug. 28, 1963, Reid and some friends traveled to the na-
tional mall in Washington D.C. Arriving well before dawn, they fell asleep at the base of the Washington Monument and were awakened by the music of Peter, Paul and Mary as they sang “If I Had a Hammer.” “We were soon joined by tens of thousands of people. I had never seen anything like it, and it is a day that I will never forget. It challenged and changed my life. For a while, I was able to march just a few rows back from Dr. King, A Philip Randolph and Roy Wilkins. I found a perch in a small tree where I listened to that famous speech. “Up until that point, I was a Black Panther advocate and thought violence was the only way to make this nation grant us our freedom. Dr. King changed my mind that day. He washed my heart of hatred. I went back to college … and became presi-
dent of the student chapter of the NAACP with his words still ringing in my head.” Reid said the pursuit of Dr. King’s vision is just as important today, and it should go beyond matters of race and equality. In just about every speech he made, MLK spoke of his dreams for the future and the day when children “would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Focusing on the latter half of those famous words, Reid posed the following question: “Where are the people of good character today?” “Most of us are running around full of doubt and scared to death,” he said. “There is far too much negative energy in our world these days. Folks are all twittering about it being the end of the world and why the nation’s problems are always someone else’s fault. Well, I don’t twitter, and I refuse to take on the role of victim amid all this foolishness. I come from a long line of survivors, and I know I have young men and women like you covering my flank. There is no reason to be afraid.” The greatest achievers throughout history were successful because, first and foremost, they were persons of good character, Reid continued. “There was a time when people survived because the alternative was simply not acceptable. Men and women made decisions that were based on what was best for their families and their communities. They didn’t have (major news agencies) that told them what to think. They used their instincts and thought for themselves. And yes, they sometimes made mistakes, but just like my grandma would say, ‘junior, do something even if it’s wrong … don’t just sit there.” Nearing the conclusion of his remarks, Reid offered a note of thanks to the service members in attendance and complemented them for being persons of good character. “What you do every day as Soldiers and defenders of freedom has had a major impact on my view of young people of this generation,” he said as he told the story of a recent overseas visit where a wounded Soldier in a hospital told him that he wasn’t ready to return home because his unit downrange still needed him. “You’ve been asked to defend this country in war. I declare that we also need you in our time of peace. The discipline that you have nurtured, the love of your country, the courage that you possess, the ability to focus on an assigned task … all of it is needed back here at home. If character does control fate, then the fate of our country, our communities rests with people like you.”
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ROC Drill examines Army sustainment formations The Combined Arms Support Command will host the Global Logistics 2020 Rehearsal of Concept Drill from March 11-15, at Fort Lee. The purpose of the drill is to examine Army sustainment formations from the battalion back through the industrial base in order to identify the roles, missions and capabilities supporting the Army 2020 concept; identify gaps and redundancies in the logistics force; identify Reserve component capabilities for increased integration; understand logistics integration within the operational force; and identify the mission command and support relationships required to provide seamless support to the warfighter. CASCOM, a major subordinate command of U.S. Army TRADOC, is responsible for training more than 185,000 students annually through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and the Army Logistics University.
CASCOM and the Army Materiel Command have led an effort to examine the global logistics enterprise to develop potential solutions to support future Army sustainment operations. The ROC drill is a supporting effort, which will help define the missions, roles and responsibilities of sustainment formations supporting the future operating environment. The effort will inform the Army Functional Concept for Sustainment, the capstone document for sustainment capability development. The end state will provide recommendations on the priority of effort for shaping sustainment capabilities in support of Unified Land Operations. The results of this ROC drill will be briefed to the Chief of Staff of the Army. Participation in the drill is open to the entire sustainment community through the DCO (Defense Connect Online) system. All commands, in all components, are encouraged to commit the time to
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March focuses on nutrition Capt. Lisa Reid JCCoE dietician
March is National Nutrition Month, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is celebrating the 40 years it has devoted to bringing greater attention to the importance of good nutrition and the role that a Registered Dietitian can play in achieving this goal. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” recognizing that peo-
ple can pursue the goal of good nutrition in their own unique ways with the help of a credentialed nutrition professional. Next week’s article will delve further into how a diet that recognizes an individual’s unique needs can lead to optimum nutrition and wellbeing. Until then, be sure to stop by the Post Field House to enjoy some of the exciting events at the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event.
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“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory” – Gen. George Patton “To this end, it is the duty of commanding officers in every echelon to develop to the highest degree the conditions and influences calculated to promote health, morals and spiritual values of the personnel under their command.” – Gen. George C. Marshall “Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and
character. But if you have to be without one, be without strategy.” – Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf The Army has long acknowledged the importance of the spiritual welfare of its Soldiers. Perhaps because of the recent decade of combat in two countries, the Army has renewed its interest in matters of the spirit. Currently, for example, the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program gives preeminence to the spiritual domain. It is also identified as a critical element of the Army Resiliency Program. A line in “Scent of a Woman,” a movie vividly
depicting an Army officer with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder from deployment to Vietnam, said, “there is no prosthesis for an amputated spirit.” Combating terrorism is, at its least, spiritually taxing. For some of our Soldiers, it leads to painful despair that well may be partly spiritual; despair requiring support to regain spiritual health. Ancient Greek philosophy, from which our concept of democracy is derived, held a tripartite view of human beings, that each person has a mind, a body and a spirit. Our spiritual nature is difficult to define. It is too often neglected. Sadly, our spiritual nature may bring us our worst misery, for example, when it is high-jacked by the radically religious. On the other hand, “healthy minded religion,” as defined by William James
a century ago, may be one of our greatest sources of joy. “It is what it is” is one of the common sayings of our time. However, it is important to realize that the meaning we give to our experiences determines its effects upon us. It is never “it is what it is.” It is always what it means to us. Some of the most vital meanings we give to our encounters come from our spiritual values. We believe our PostDeployment Spiritual Domain Group Therapy provides a unique opportunity for Soldiers to thoughtfully reflect upon the impact of combat on their deeply held beliefs; the value of meaningful spiritual health; and the identification and application of resources to help reduce the inconsistency between what a Soldier believes is ethically correct and morally right and how the
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All programs require registration. For more information or to register for a program call 804-520-9390 or go to www.colonialheightsva.gov
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Travis Stinson, a Software Engineering Center – Fort Lee senior systems engineer, is congratulated by Dr. Kendall Harris, dean of the College of Engineering at Prairie View A&M University, and Tyrone D. Taborn, chairman and CEO of Career Communications Group, Inc., during a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Global Competitiveness Conference, Feb. 7-9, in Washington, D.C. Stinson was presented the prestigious Modern-Day Technology Leader Award for 2013. Setting him apart from other system engineers among federal agencies, research labs, defense contractors, and business and financial companies, the award is presented annually to those who “demonstrate outstanding performance in positions that rely on technology to produce products, manage assets and serve customers.”
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES
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EVENTS New Testament Seminar | March 9 A seminar, “Walk Thru the Bible’s New Testament,� will be held March 9, 9 a.m.3 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. It will feature 77 key people, places and events from the 27 books of the New Testament. To register, call (804) 734-6483.
FLASC Fashion Show | March 19 The Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club will host a fashion show luncheon, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Lee Club. The event will feature post military personnel and family members modeling clothing items
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that are available at the Fort Lee Thrift Shop, one of FLASC’s fundraising activities. The cost for lunch is $11.50. March 13 is the deadline for reservations and meal choices. To RSVP, email reservations@ fortleespousesclub.com.
Golf Season Opener | March 23 The Cardinal Golf Club will hold its season opener tournament, March 23, 8:30 a.m. The format is a four-person scramble. The cost is $35 for members; $50 for non-members and includes golf, a cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. Vendors will demonstrate their products, noon - 3 p.m. The fee should be paid by March 20. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Create a Book Workshop | March 23 The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host a Create A Book workshop, March 23, 1-4 p.m., for youth, grades 3-12, on the 2nd floor of building 12420, 34th Street. Each participant will receive a book at this free program, and art supplies will be provided. Register by March 15. For details and sign-up, call (804) 7658095.
BOSS Easter Extravaganza | March 30 The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza is set for March 30, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., on the
Lee Club lawn. The free event features an Easter egg hunt, temporary tattoos for children and the Easter Bunny. It is open to children, toddler to 11 years old. Participants must arrive by 11:45 a.m. in order to participate in the egg hunt. The BOSS program is open to all single Soldiers. For details, call (804) 479-7053.
Dueling Pianos | March 30 Two master piano players will perform in a sing-along, laugh-along evening, March 30, 6:30 p.m., at the Regimental Club. They will “battle it out� with musical humor and song requests. Appetizers will be served. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance. For details, call (804) 765-1523.
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Calendar, continued Night at the QM Museum | March 16 A historic learning event is set for March 16, 5-9 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum. Students in 1st-6th grades will use objects from the museum’s teaching collection to piece together the story of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps with assistance by historical figures who step out of the exhibitions. Space is limited for this free event and pre-registration is required. For details, call (804) 734-4203 or email laura.b.baghetti.ctr@mail.mil.
Reservations are required by March 22. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or 7347541.
Job Fair Scheduled | March 19 A job fair is set for March 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Regimental Club. Representatives from 40 service, merchandising and manufacturing employers will be available at the program for military identification holders and veterans only. For details, call (804) 734-6612.
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Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt | March 31 The Lee Club will host its annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, March 31, 1 p.m. The cost is $18.95 per adult; $9.50 per child (ages 3–9, and 2 and under are free. The menu includes chicken marsalis, seafood newburg, rice pilaf, custom omelets, waffles, assorted salads and desserts. The egg hunt will be on the lawn after the brunch for children 8 and under.
Dodgeball Intramurals | March 7 The Family and MWR Sports Office will hold a coaches meeting for Dodgeball Intramurals, March 7, 4 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center. Teams should submit an entry form by March 7 to the sports office, located inside
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the MacLaughlin Fitness Center. There is no charge. A preseason tournament is set for March 21 and a post-season tournament, May 1 and 8. The battalion championship will take place May 15-22. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
Soccer Intramurals | April 3 Soccer Intramurals, coordinated by the Family and MWR Sports Office, will kick off April 3. The coaches’ first meeting is set for March 28, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Teams should submit an entry form to MWR Sports by March 28. Participation is open to active-duty and family members. A pre-season tournament will be held April 3 and 5. The battalion championship will be held May 14, 16 and 20. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
POW Range | Sundays A range is open for personally owned weapons Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Fort Lee Range 8 off of River Road.
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Youth Training Day | March 9
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Children’s Theater | March 18 Act One: “Bear Feels Scared” by Karma Wilson, will be presented March 18, 6:30 p.m., at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., Chester. This free theatrical storytelling production about a bear lost in the woods in a thunderstorm will feature library staff in the starring roles with audience participation. Registration is recommended. Register at library.chesterfield.gov or call (804)-751-2275. 2009
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Battlefield Bash | March 23, 24
The Broad Street Ramblers, a group of veteran Richmond musicians – Charles Arthur, Ron Curry and Gregg Kimball – will perform blues, old-time music and even Hawaiian tunes in an acoustic concert series, March 21, 7-8 p.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield. Register at library.chesterfield.gov. For details, call (804) 748-1603.
A Battlefield Bash charity event is set for March 23 at 9 a.m. and March 24 at 8:30 a.m., at the Rockahock Campground, 1428 Outpost Road, Lanexa. Hosted by the nonprofit Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, the allday motorcycle rally and poker-run event will raise funds and awareness for the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center. For details, call (804) 300-1523.
Art Exhibit for Autistic Children | April 19 Art created by school-aged children (K12) with autism will be showcased, April 19, 7-9 p.m., at the Atlas Gallery, 114 W. Marshall Street, Richmond. The exhibit is sponsored by Art 180 and the Autism Society of Virginia. Participants may enter a painting, drawing, photograph or sculpture by March 15. Following the opening, the art will be on display at Richmond’s First Friday events. For details, email artperspectives13@ yahoo.com.
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