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Fort Lee Easter Sunrise Service features special message from installation chaplain

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF FORT LEE, LEE VIRGINIA VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941

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March 14, 2013 | Vol. 73, No. 10

Team USA conquers pressure, competition in culinary’s international event SEE PAGES 16-17

ARMY LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY PLANTS LEAN SIX SIGMA SEEDS School graduates 19 process-efficiency experts who will ultimately improve business practices, save money SEE PAGE 7

WELFARE FUND GETS NEW LIFE A morale-boosting program for employees is making a comeback after months of inactivity SEE PAGE 3

MOVING UP Five 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Soldiers earned the right to advance to the next level of the Best Warrior Competition

SOLDIER THRIVES IN MOMENT Culinary team captain marches on despite tough obstacles

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‘Control Board’ focuses on discipline, safety of troops

Maj. David C. Martin Fort Lee Provost Marshal

Talk to any military leader, and they will likely tell you that the health and safety of service members in their charge are of the utmost importance. Members of the armed forces who operate safely and in a welldisciplined manner contribute to successful mission accomplishment at all levels. One of the ways commanders and leaders help promote good order and discipline is through the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board process. Army Regulation 190-24 requires every installation to have one, and governs the roles and responsibili-

ties of the board. The AFDCB serves to identify and eliminate conditions that adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale and discipline of U.S. military forces. This includes issuing warning letters to businesses that create undesirable conditions through deceptive sales practices or suspicious products, and placing them off-limits to service members if they perpetuate those unfavorable actions. In many cases, the board’s deliberations rely on information provided by local military personnel and law enforcement agencies. Fort Lee’s positive relationship with the local authorities is very beneficial, as it

promotes an open dialogue that better ensures quick identification and resolution of health and safety issues. Information sharing from both ends can ultimately lead to legal action against a business on the civil side and discipline enforcement on the military side. Some activities by a few Tri-City-area businesses – such as the sale of illegal synthetic drugs commonly known as “spice” – have put them at risk for being placed offlimits to service members. It’s a serious issue because much of the revenue generated by local establishments comes from those who live and work on Fort Lee. The potential economic impact on a business that does not play by the rules is significant. The potential impact to a military member’s career can be just as big. Once a service member gets caught visiting an establishment officially placed off-limits, commanders may impose disciplinary action against them in accordance with the

Celebrate National Nutrition Month 2013 Capt. Lisa Reid JCCoE Dietician

March has been celebrated as National Nutrition Month by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the last 40 years. The theme for the 2013 observance – “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” – is intended to put individual lifestyle, culture and preference at the center of the plate to keep everyone mindful of good nutrition, while understanding that nutrition is not a “one size fits all” proposition. Establishing a personalized eat-

ing plan can help you make the move toward improved health. One way to personalize your eating for better health is to choose a variety of nutritious foods that you enjoy while meeting the recommendations for enough servings daily from each of the food groups. It is the best way to achieve nutritional balance, rather than relying on a handful of supplements. Enjoying the food that you eat and knowing that those meals help you to live well by giving you plenty of energy to do what is important to you should en-

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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.

courage you to continue to make those healthful choices. Your lifestyle shapes the food choices you make. Athletes need food as fuel for their performance and sometimes different kinds at different times, depending on the activity and its intensity. Vegetarians make food choices based on a wide array of factors influencing their decision to have a meatless diet and will have to make very conscientious decisions on how they plan their menus to ensure an adequate diet. Families, with all of the events that are part of an active fam-

Uniform Code of Military Justice. The results could be steep for one act of poor judgment. Keeping Team Lee safe and mission ready is everyone’s goal. For situational awareness, the following businesses in the Tri-City Area have been placed off limits to military personnel: s #IGARETTE #ITY #AVALIER 3QUARE Hopewell s 3HELL 'AS 3TATION "OULEVARD Colonial Heights The Fort Lee Policy Letter for Off Limits Establishments includes additional prohibited businesses in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News. All military personnel should also be aware of the policy for Prohibited Use, Possession, Manufacture, Purchase or Distribution of Psychotropic Substances. Both of those documents can be accessed through the Fort Lee website. Visit www.lee.army.mil and click on the Fort Lee Policy Letter tab under “Services.”

ily life, may dine at home or on the go but regardless of the setting, need to choose the healthiest foods the situation allows. Being able to have a meal cooked at home “from scratch” provides the opportunity to control both the ingredients and preparation techniques, which often can improve the meal’s nutritional quality. When dining out, it is very important to take advantage of any menu labeling or nutrition information provided when making your selection to help you make a wise choice. Students are busy, too, and need to know how to make healthy food portable. Choices of packaged foods are plentiful and can help to make a

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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healthy meal-on-the-go, including individual servings of fruits, vegetable juice, yogurts, cottage cheese, natural cheese sticks and cereal bars. Jerky and nuts are easily portable protein foods, a box of whole grain crackers can be pre-portioned into individual servings with the help of the Nutrition Facts Label, and a purchased vegetable tray can also be portioned out into individual servings. All of these are choices that are easy to toss into a backpack. These are just a few of the instances that suggest personalization of food choices, rather than SEE NUTRITION, PAGE 10

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Sgt. Sarah Deckert, Team USA, agitates a pot during the international competition March 5. See story and more photos on Pages 16-17.

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Fort Lee Garrison reestablishes Civilian Welfare Fund program Susan Garling Public Affairs Specialist

We need commanders and agency directors to take this seriously and encourage the best of the best among our civilian workforce to get involved and make a difference.” – Bill Moore, deputy to the commanding general, CASCOM

Fort Lee is breathing new life into a government program that is meant to create camaraderie and boost morale among civilian employees on the installation. That program is the Civilian Welfare Fund, authorized by Army Regulation 215-7. The CWF has provided dollars for bus trips, picnics, holiday functions and more. Monetary resources were used to purchase gifts for retiring civilian workers, offer condolences to those who lost a loved one and send get-well wishes to Fort Lee employees experiencing serious and/or

long-term illnesses. The CWF has been inactive for the past year, and the command and CWF supporters are reenergizing it to offer Fort Lee civilians the support they deserve, commensurate with the service they provide to the community. This will require a new governing council, the election of officers and the establishment of standing committees. The new governing council will determine how the welfare fund will support the installation’s civilian employees in the future. A new CWF custodian, Susan N. Garling, has been appointed by the garrison commander to manage and account for the funds pro-

vided from income generated by special event fund raisers, commissions from vending machines and other resale activities. To ensure the CWF mission is successful, Fort Lee agencies will be asked to appoint two enthusiastic individuals to represent their organizations. One will serve as a primary member of the CWF governing council and the other as an alternate. The primary or alternate appointees will be required to attend meetings and other planning functions as required to meet the needs of the mission, as well as be available to support future CWF events. In the next few weeks, an email will be sent to

agency directors asking them to submit the names of their appointed representatives. These appointees should be the best of the best, according to Deputy to the Garrison Commander Melissa Magowan. For the CWF to be successful, she said, representatives need to be “innovative, energetic and dedicated to getting the job done.” The newly appointed primary representatives will be invited to attend a general membership meeting to elect a chairperson, vice-chair and secretary as the CWF board members. They will have the option to vote for the persons listed on the ballot or nominate a “write-in” candidate. “This is going to be a great program once we re-establish the working council,” said Bill Moore, deputy to the commanding general of the Combined

Arms Support Command. “To get there, we need commanders and agency directors to take this seriously and encourage the best of the best among our civilian workforce to get involved and make a difference. Let’s make the Fort Lee working environment unparalleled to any other installation in the U.S. Army.” For all civilians who would like to be added to the email distribution list for CWF news and updates, simply send your contact information to susan.n.garling.civ@mail. mil. The CWF has been in existence since 1948. It was originally part of the Army and Air Force Civilian Welfare Fund. Today, the overall Army program is overseen by a board of directors that reports directly to the Secretary of the Army.

Lee Easter Sunrise Service offers special message, meal service An outdoor Easter Sunrise Service is set for March 31, 7 a.m., at Seay Field near the CASCOM headquarters building. It is open to the public and all religious denominations are invited. The guest speaker is Chaplain (Col.) Charles Egert.

An outdoor Easter Sunrise Service is set for March 31, 7 a.m., at Fort Lee’s Seay Field near the Combined Arms Support Command headquarters. The worship event is open to the public and all religious denominations are invited. The guest speaker for the service is Installation Chaplain (Col.) Charles Egert. The topic of his message is “The Power of Meeting Jesus Christ.” “Several years have

passed since we (the Fort Lee Religious Support Office) conducted our last outdoor service on Easter, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to bring it back,” Egert noted. “There’s something emotionally stimulating and cathartic about this type of event. One can almost imagine the coolness and stillness of the morning when the disciples found the garden tomb open and empty. It’s just an awesome feeling with

the open sky above and the fresh morning air.” Egert’s message will be greatly influenced by his military experiences, such as the outdoor Easter service he conducted two years ago for deployed troops at Victory Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. He said it was a powerful moment that reinforced the meaning of living in the United States where religious freedom is honored and protected.

“I think that will come across in what I have to say on Easter morning,” he said, “and I want to share some thoughts that may change one’s view of what happened after the Resurrection and how Jesus wants to change our lives. I see this as a great opportunity to recognize our common religious roots and join in worship with friends who are normally scattered

across the community on Sundays.” Sunrise service attendees are invited to a free breakfast after the event at Memorial Chapel on the corner of Sisisky Avenue and Battle Drive. That is also the alternate location for the actual service if the weather is not conducive to an outdoor event. All visitors to Fort Lee are reminded that a valid, government or state-issued picture

identification card is required for anyone 18 years of age or older to access the installation. Also, the Lee Avenue Gate is now closed on weekends, so guests will need to use the Sisisky or Mahone Avenue post access points. For further details about the sunrise service, contact the Fort Lee RSO at (804) 734-6494. – Staff Reports

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Annual travel show planned for March 21 Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant

Summer is just around the corner and it’s a good time to start planning vacations and weekend trips. If you need ideas, you’re in luck – Fort Lee’s 3rd Annual Leisure Travel Show is set for March 21 at the Regimental Club. More than 20 vacation vendors are expected to display their offerings for discounted hotels, amusement and theme parks, resorts and many more attractions during the Family and MWR event from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. In addition, Fort Lee Soldiers, family members and civilian participants can win a number of door prizes for tickets and hotel stays at this free gathering. “The Leisure Travel Show will showcase local and regional attractions,” said Tina Ostmann, the Leisure Travel Services program manager here. “It’s a great opportunity to get an early start on summer plans. Vendors include Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Great Wolf Lodge, Naval Academy Athletics and Snowshoe Mountain Resort, just to name a few.” Door prizes include a family fun pack from Luray Caverns; two single-day tickets to Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion and Colonial Williamsburg; a weekend stay at Savannah Suites in Newport News; a weekend for two with Sunday brunch at Holiday Inn Koger Center, Richmond; four annual passes to Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation; two lift tickets to Snowshoe Mountain; a $20 gift card to Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville and several more giveaways. During the event, participants can pick up a Leisure Travel Show PASSPORT, retrieve four different vendor stamps on the passport and then receive $2 off lunch at the Regimental Club lunch buffet. LTS relocated to the Regimental Club on March 7. “The move will enhance the facility as a community center and will be more convenient to our customers,” Ostmann said. “You will be able to stop by and purchase tickets or make travel plans and eat at the Regimental Club lunch buffet at the same time.”

Travel Show The 3rd Annual Fort Lee Travel Show runs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., March 21, at the Regimental Club, C Avenue, building 2609. More than 20 vendors will display multiple discount vacation offerings for local and regional attractions, including hotels, theme parks and much more. Many door prizes will be awarded, including tickets and hotel stays.

LTS is open year-round to assist all at Fort Lee for travel, entertainment and amusement needs but some have a misconception that they just sell tickets. “LTS does much more than sell amusement park tickets, even though we do sell a lot of those. We can assist in all sorts of travel plans to include vacations, cruises and more,” she said. “We also sell tickets to local and regional sports teams, which is very popular with our service members. We just recently started to carry tickets to the Richmond Raiders arena football games in addition to the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals and more teams,” the program manager said. Richmond Flying Squirrels tickets also will be available soon. Units at Fort Lee who plan group trips should also check out LTS for good rates for their excursions. “We are always trying to save our customers money by making sure they are getting the best deal. This is very important to us,” she said. So, drop in or call LTS and Ostmann or Kyrie Sims, travel clerk, will assist with and travel plans and answer questions. LTS regular hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and it is closed on weekends and holidays. In the summer, the office opens on Saturday mornings for a few hours to help meet weekend needs for Soldiers and their families. The Regimental Club is located on C Avenue, building 2609. For details, call (804) 765-3789.

Tuition Assistance Suspended Due to the current fiscal challenges, the Secretary of the Army has suspended Tuition Assistance effective March 8. The suspension will continue until the economic situation changes. Soldiers already enrolled in courses approved for tuition assistance are not affected. Soldiers can continue to access their GI Bill benefits or use another funding source including grants, scholarships or state Tuition Assistance for Army National Guard Soldiers. For assistance, call or visit a Fort Lee Education Center counselor.

Sexual Assault Awareness Conference To highlight the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Army Logistics University will host a conference for installation leaders and supervisors on April 9, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The program will focus on understanding the importance of their role, as well as aiding in a further understanding of the SHARP (sexual harassment/assault response and prevention) program. Also, ALU is collecting donations for The James House, a non-profit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive, cost-free services for people who have been affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking. To register and for details, call (804) 765-4635.

Kenner Closure Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services, March 28, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to attend a quarterly commander’s call and training session. The clinic will reopen in the late afternoon for ancillary services. Patients with routine needs, including scheduling appointments, medication refills or minor illness, should contact the clinic before or after the closure. For acute urgent care needs, call the KAHC administrative officer at (804) 734-9000.

AAFES Discounts The Army and Air Force Exchange Service restaurants are offering $2 off any salad priced $4 or more on “Salad Wednesdays” at participating exchange locations. Beyond this savings, guests can save an additional 10 percent when paying with a MILITARY STAR card or exchange gift card. Also, diners using MILITARY STAR Cards at exchange restaurants on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, will receive a 20 percent discount. In addition, Star Card holders can always receive a five cents per gallon discount at the PX Xpress gasoline pumps.

Last Supper The drama of the Last Supper, as depicted in the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, is to be re-enacted, March 27, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. Admission is free and open to the public. For details, call (804) 734-6494.

March Madness Sweepstakes The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is raffling six 60-inch LG TVs for its March Madness Sweepstakes in a worldwide drawing, March 8 - April 8. No purchase is necessary. The exchange will also award $15,000 worth of merchandise during the contest. To take part, participants should visit an exchange store to fill out one entry form per person per visit.

DMPO Change in Hours Effective April 1, the Defense Military Pay Office will change its in-processing briefing days to Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Soldier Support Center auditorium. Service members transitioning to Fort Lee should bring the appropriate paperwork. For information, call (804) 734-7799 or email wanda.f.wallace.civ@mail.mil.

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A first-time graduation at the Army Logistics University here March 7 is worthy of attention not only because of its novelty but also its potential of saving the Army bucket-loads of money. During the inaugural event, 19 students – both military and government civilians – were recognized for completing the required coursework for black belt certification in the Army’s Lean Six Sigma program. It took more than four months to do so, and in between one-week blocks of instruction, each class member tackled “homework” consisting of a processimprovement project that would increase efficiency at their home installation and/or command. They will have to complete those projects to earn full black belt certification. “Lean Six Sigma basically boils down to three words: faster, better, cheaper,” said Rod Norris, the master black belt for Training and Doctrine Command, who shared a lead role in creating the ALU course and served as one of its instructors. “Through training programs like this one,” he said, “we show individuals how to examine exist-

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John Hall, president of the Army Logistics University at Fort Lee, discusses the importance of developing cost and process efficiencies for a budget-constrained Army during an inaugural Lean Six Sigma course graduation on March 7 at ALU’s Dickerson Auditorium.

ing business practices – things like in-processing military personnel, running a dining facility, conducting a routine training exercise, any process that can be mapped – and focus on eliminating waste and defects while ensuring that it’s delivering equal or better results.” During the recent class, Norris noted, a student – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Neil Beebe from Fort Eustis – completed a project that could save the Army as much as

$200,000 a year. The effort involved test administration at the Army Aviation Maintenance School, and the final solution incorporated a computer software solution to reduce nine hours of test processing down to 30 minutes or less. Another student project involves ways to improve data collection for personnel rosters at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. The LSS curriculum also shows

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students how to overcome resistance to change, noted Sgt. 1st Class Jeffery Freeman, the lead instructor for the recent course and a master black belt candidate from Fort Knox, Ky., where he works for the U.S. Army Medical Command. “It’s not always easy to sell a new idea to someone who thinks the only way of doing it is the way the Army has done it for years,” Freeman said. “This course shows them how to win that much-needed support through meaningful data collection and analysis. In many ways, it’s more about being a team builder and business leader. It requires a lot of salesmanship.” Lean Six Sigma was developed by the Motorola Corporation in the 1980s. The Army formally deployed the program in 2006, and it has generated around $6 billion in efficiencies each year. Typically, LSS projects are completed at the installation level and any money saved is redistributed within the organization, which usually benefits the Soldiers, families and civilian employees in the community, Norris said. Describing ALU as the “perfect setting” for Lean Six Sigma instruction, Norris said he envisions similar training sessions in the future for most of the warrant officer courses taught at the facility. That will greatly benefit the Army since those graduates are bound for positions in which they will be “administering supplies and supporting troops.” “If we do this right, it’s going

to help a lot of key logistics professionals who will be out there one day ordering parts, managing inventory, and supporting unit training and other vital sustainment tasks,” Norris said. “The payoff is pretty obvious if we can give them the kind of training that helps them do what they do in a more efficient manner.” In the meantime, Norris said the latest class is the first step in building “organic capability” so Fort Lee can run its own Lean Six Sigma program. Currently, ALU has two certified black belts – Chief Warrant Officers 4 Patrick Porter and Roy Melebeck – and a master black belt candidate, Mitchell Heller, who also helped teach the inaugural course. ALU President John Hall said he is excited about the new course and is just as determined to make it a mainstay of his training program. Speaking at the recent graduation, he posed the following question, “What does Lean Six Sigma mean to the Army?” and remarked, “Well, let me tell you something … in today’s fiscal environment, it means a lot and it will mean even more in the years to come. And I’m not talking about sequestration, this budget thing we’re trying to figure out right now. We’re thinking beyond that when the Army is going to have to figure out how to do the same things it has been doing for many years at a much lower cost through improved efficiencies. That’s the value that folks like you are going to give us.”

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Program and working closely with its coordinator, Ginger Hawks, is a good match for these mature, fit, and gifted officers,” said Jim Donivan, instructor and volunteer group leader. Since beginning this partnership in the summer of 2008, CGSC officers have worked on 16 projects, most of which were wheelchair ramps, but they also worked on two homes, one extensively. In addition to the Project Home’s philosophy of “neighbor-helping-neighbor,” CGSC officers have an additional motive – giving back to veterans. During the most-project, 14 officers worked with Cary Kristner of Project Homes to pre-build sections of the ramp and deliver the needed materials to the site for assembly. On the day of

assembly, nine officers and two instructors, one an active duty lieutenant colonel and several local volunteers came together to construct a 53-foot ramp. Military members bring several benefits to this program, Donivan said. Perhaps first and foremost, they have great organizational skills that are necessary to set the project up for success. Furthermore, the officers are willing to get involved, even if they have never done anything like this before. They are motivated and take instructions well. Once shown the required steps, they easily accept responsibility and operate independently – great attributes when time is precious and the project is sizable. Lastly, they are accustomed to working as part of a team and they make good,

sound decisions while always being safety conscious. While working on this project, the officers were joined by a youth group from Prince George Christian Church. It was a great opportunity to serve as a role model while interacting with the four teenagers. The project was expected to take at least six hours, but was completed in four with excellent results. This is a great testament to the quality of the U.S. Army officer corps, Donivan said. The CGSC course provides three and one-half months of instruction at one of five satellite campuses including Fort Lee. The purpose of this course is to prepare midrange officers for the next 10 years of their military service. – CGSC

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Army’s ‘Ready and Resilient Campaign’ kicks off C. Todd Lopez ARNEWS

WASHINGTON – The Army has made available to Soldiers a new online resource to complement the Ready and Resilient Campaign that launched Monday. The campaign’s website is available now at www.army.mil/readyandresilient, and is designed as a “one-stop shop” for resources related to Soldier resilience and readiness. The new site includes sections for medical readiness, personal readiness and Soldier transition issues. On the front page of the site is a list of hotlines for Soldiers to call “when something bad happens,” said Col. John Sims, with the Army’s Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. Such an event could include a sexual assault, suicide issues, traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. The Army already has dozens of programs and websites that can help Soldiers improve their readiness, help them become more resilient, and help them deal with crises such as sexual assault, suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder, or traumatic brain injury for instance. But the new website is meant to bring access to those resources together in one place. “We wanted to make a place where leaders, Soldiers and family members could go and find information and quick resources, emergency hotlines, and learn to improve their resiliency, Sims said.” Resilience is an individual’s ability to bounce back when “something bad happens, in the simplest terms,” said Sims. A Soldier’s resilience, he said, can come from how they were raised, the experiences they had in their lives and how they were trained. Sims said the secretary of the Army, the chief of staff of the Army and the vice chief of staff of the Army want to show the connection between a Soldier’s resilience and a Soldier’s readiness for duty. Establishing and maintaining that connection is the impetus for the Ready and Resilient Campaign. Readiness, Sims said, is the ability of an individual or unit to accomplish its assigned task or mission. “We are recognizing that it’s not just the training we go through that makes us ready, but all the things that we bring as an individual,” Sims said. Col. Theresa Gonzalez with Army Medical Command said, for an individual, not being ready could be the result of administrative, medical or mental health issues. Readiness, she said, means that a Soldier is resilient to the many stressors that all service members face. “The difference between people who do well and sustain their capacity is what we refer to (when using the term) resilience,” Gonzalez said. “A more resilient Soldier is able to accept the same load – or the allostatic load as we refer to it. They can accept the same allostatic load and continue to perform their mission.” SEE READY, PAGE 15

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Eating to manage your health issues might be the most important reason to personalize your diet. Knowing how food choices can positively impact your health concerns should make it an obvious decision to eat healthfully each and every day. Understanding the importance of calorie balance and its impact on weight management as well as how food choices bring nutritionally dense calories to your plate is the beginning of managing lifestyle-mediated diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. A registered dietitian is the nutrition expert who can help you to determine your calorie needs to reach a healthy weight, as well as provide specific information if you have health problems that can be improved with good nutrition. Be sure to ask your health care provider for a referral if a visit with a RD might help you to better understand how to fully manage your health with lifestyle measures. Let the month of March be the beginning of a year with improved attention to your food choices, personalized to best meet the needs of your unique lifestyle. Visit ChooseMyPlate.gov to get started with nutrition basics, and visit eatright. org to learn more about National Nutrition Month.

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Team captain overcomes cancer, returns to training Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Recovering from cancer can be a tough experience and the lingering effects can impact one’s work for months on end. But Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Yarborough wasn’t going to have any of that. The team captain of Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash., was diagnosed with stage-four breast cancer during her annual mammogram in June of last year. “I was lucky because even though it was stage four, they found it early,” said Yarborough, adding that it was discovered during one of the routine exams women receive every year. The cancer was dealt with quickly, she said. Surgery in September, radiation in October and early November, and Yarborough said her command was supportive throughout. “When I was diagnosed, I was running the dining facility,” she said. “We had to put someone else in there to take over those responsibilities because of all of my medical appointments. I had a great command who said ‘take care of what you have to do, don’t worry about the DFAC.’ I was really appreciative of that.” For the most part, Yarborough said her cancer didn’t affect her much, other than the time for medical appointments, surgery and recovery. “I was fine – only this little minor part of me was wrong,” she said. “Through the diagnosis, I was energetic, full of energy. After surgery, I was good. Recovery time, I was fine. Near the end of the radiation, it hit me. The treatment just makes your body so weak.” After she recovered from the radiation, she was back in front of her command in November, asking for something to work on and fill her time. “I couldn’t stay home anymore – I had to do something,” she said. “I asked my command for a job to do since I couldn’t go back to the dining facility. I needed something where I could go to my ap-

pointments, but would get the opportunity to train.” So her command found her a perfect spot – a new culinary training facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord called the Culinary Arts Building. Several other installations have already created a similar facility, and the one at JBLM will offer year-round culinary training for the installation. Along with her new position, she would be returning as the team captain of the JBLM team for the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event held on Fort Lee. The event concludes Friday with an award ceremony. Yarborough was also the team captain last year, and said she was thrilled she would return to the position. “It was a way to take my mind off things,” she said. “I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to train the Soldiers and to teach them everything I know for this training event.” Brushing aside her illness, Yarborough spent the rest of November looking for team members and the training started full-blown Dec. 3. The team practiced daily. Their training included working on each of the categories they entered multiple times, studying every day and learning a lot of basic cooking techniques that would be needed at the competition. “I gave them quizzes every day,” Yarborough said. “I drilled it into their heads. This was what I knew and needed to give to them. Take it or not, they would learn it as much as they could. I can’t force someone to keep it in their heads, but I just kept repeating myself over and over.” The repetitiveness paid off as the JBLM team won the Student Knowledge Bowl earlier in the competition. Individuals on the student team from each installation took a written exam, and the top four teams with the highest individual scores competed during the event. That win was Yarborough’s favorite moment in the competition so far. “That was an unforgettable moment –

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Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Yarborough, team captain for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, whips cream for the desert course of Carrot Souffle with Cream Cheese Sabayon during the Nutrition Challenge Monday at the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event.

I’ve never had a team that won,” she said, adding this was her fifth time to serve as team captain. “They were the best on the written exam and when we went to the knowledge bowl – we won that. I’m just stoked about it.” That win in the early days of the competition gave the team an edge in the Culinary Team of the Year event, and while the final scores won’t be known until the award ceremony, Yarborough said she thinks her team is in the running to place in the overall standings. As of Traveller press time, the team has earned a gold medal and several silver medals, among other recognitions.

“This year, I feel better than in previous years about the event,” she said. “Training time is very important coming into this event. I didn’t have that training time previously. This year, I had support back home to train the team. That’s what I needed to come here and do this.” Although her team knows she had breast cancer last year, Yarborough said she didn’t want her team to work harder for her. “I think they should be doing this for themselves,” she said. “We trained for this. I’ve already told them that training and coming here and doing their best are all that I expected of them.”

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Protect yourself against losses with private insurance If a tornado, hurricane or other natural disaster hits the Fort Lee area, service members living on the installation could suffer substantial damage to personal property. Before a claim for such damage is filed through the Army Claims System, the service member must utilize any applicable private insurance policy. For personnel living in privatized housing here, the personal property insurance provided to residents by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities would be the first source for payment. Currently, the policy provides coverage of $20,000. Residents are required to notify the FLCC insurance carrier within 24 hours of their loss. Contact information, as well as important details concerning exclusions or limitations of coverage, can be found in periodic policy updates mailed to residents or by directly contacting the insurer. Although not obligatory, it is advisable for service members living on the installation to maintain private renter’s or homeowner’s insurance above that provided by FLCC. As noted above, if the service member has applicable insurance he or she will be required to file with their private policyholder before filing a claim with the Army. Although claimants are often reluctant to file with their private insurer if other options are available, in this case there are several practical reasons to do so quite apart from the regulatory requirement. The private insurer may be able to more fully compensate the service member for the loss. The Army has limits on both the total amount it can pay – $100,000 for catastrophic loss – and on the maximum amount it will pay for many items such as jewelry, furniture and works of art. The Army cannot reimburse service members for certain items. For example, it will not pay for items purchased or used for a private business. Such items may, however, be covered by the service member’s private insurer. When a Soldier files a claim with the Army, he or she is required to assign or transfer his or her right to future claims based on the loss. Therefore, after a Soldier has filed a claim with the Army, they generally do not have the right to file against their insurer. Conversely, if the service member settles the claim with the insurance company first, any items not covered by the policy or any amount of loss beyond the policy limits may be paid by the claims system if appropriate. Filing a claim with your private insurer for property damage caused by severe weather conditions before utilizing the Army Claims System is the best way to maximize recovery for your loss. If you have any questions about a potential claim, contact the Fort Lee Claims Office at (804) 765-1520.

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listeners in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Kuwait and Iraq. Members of the TheVolunteers have a knack for tailoring their concerts to the audience, whether it’s a laid-back, small-setting venue like a veteran’s home or hospital to large-scale concert stages and arenas. Touring more than 100 days each year, the group brings a powerful message of patriotism and support to communities large and

small. Its members are passionate about representing their fellow Soldiers through music. Samples of music by The Volunteers can be found on the Army Band’s website. Visit www.armyfieldband.com, click on the “Ensembles” menu option and select “Volunteers” from the submenu. Click on “The Listening Room” on the bottom right of the following page and then select “Downloads.”

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(LEFT) Team USA’s Senior Chief Petty Officer Derrick Davenport is all business during the competition. Participants were required to complete a four-course meal in under four hours.

(LEFT) Germany’s Cpl. Moritz Macke is a picture of relaxation just before the start of the event. (BELOW) Participants look over the mystery basket items just moments before the preparation phase.

International Awards Team USA – Gold Medal Germany – Gold Medal Canada – Silver Medal France – Silver Medal

The international category of the annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event grew by one this year. The United States, Canada and Germany were joined by a team from France. The fledgling event has provided opportunities for comradeship, learning and sharing thus fostering a ...

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avy Senior Chief Petty Derrick Davenport remembers the bitter taste of defeat during last year’s Culinary Olympics in Germany. “They beat us up pretty bad over there,” he said of the German team, “but it’s good to reclaim victory on the home front.” The come-back came in the form of a gold medal and first place in the international category held March 6 during the 38th Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event that concludes here Friday. The live-cooking event included teams from Germany, Canada and France. A team from Colombia was a no-show for the competition. Davenport and Army Sgt. Sarah Deckert, both members of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team, won by less than a point over the Germans, who also earned a gold medal. The Canadians took home a silver medal as well as the French team. Quartermaster General Col. John E. O’Neil IV

presented the medals. He thanked the participants for sharing their competencies and “…teaching us all what right looks like in the culinary arts world.” Davenport – fresh from a win in the Armed Forces Chef of the Year event held the day before – said the international event is prestigious because it stands alone as a category, but it is not much different than any other culinary contest. “It’s still cooking,” he said. “Everyone has their own style that is significant to their culture, so we try to bring American regional cuisine and pres-

ent it in a way that the judges can recognize, showcasing what we do.” The competition was built around what is commonly known as a mystery basket, culinary lingo for menu items that are only revealed just moments before the contest start. Deckert said mystery baskets present elements of the unknown to competitors, forcing them to make do with what is available. “It really challenges your natural cooking ability,” she said. Competitors were required to formulate a four-course meal using the mystery basket items – in this case rack of lamb, pheasant, red snapper, scallops, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and rice. “We had to use every ingredient somewhere in the four-course,” said Deckert. “It really was a challenge.” hen the allotted time of four hours had elapsed, the U.S. team had whipped up courses that included roasted lamb with risotto and caramelized onion and parsnip soup. Deckert said it helped to have spent some time together on the USACAT.

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second year of existence. Many of the participants were enthused about this year’s event and said they gained much from it. Second year participant Cpl. Jean-Louis Lassonde of the Canadian Army said the competition was anything but predictable. “We knew a bit more of what to expect,” he said. “We knew the rules (a change from last year). The challenge was harder this year. There were things that we never saw before, but it was fun. It’s fun to come back. It’s icing on the cake for us.” tafford DeCambra, the head judge in the competition, said the international category has growth written all over it because of the reciprocal learning aspects and public interest. “The competitors will learn from the other countries,” he said, “– what it is, how it is, what they’re used to, why they use certain products; and the guests will say, ‘Wow, I never thought of doing this or that. That’s really cool. I’ve got to try that. I wonder what it tastes like.’ It puts a lot of excitement in all of this.”

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Master’s event showcases skills of high-speed chefs T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Staff Sgt. Billy Daugette has nothing to prove. The 28-year-old has accomplished much in his short career, and some of those milestones wander into the territory of he cooking world’s very best. He’s an American Culinary Federation-certified chef; winner of the 2011 Armed Forces Chef of the Year title; and enlisted aide for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. So why did he feel compelled to compete in the Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event? Without hesitation or consideration, he replies: “The goal is to try and push yourself, and if I can pull it off, it’ll be time for me to move on and start giving back to the younger troops.” Translation: accomplishments lend an unparalleled amount of credibility to his resume. Now, Daugette has another achievement to add to his list of accomplishments. He earned a gold medal in the inaugural master’s category, created for those who are past winners of the AFCOY and those who still get a kick out whipping up four-course meals. Daugette expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to compete. “It is pretty unique because you’re going up against three other chefs who’ve all won,” he said, “so the competition is real tight, and the expectations are really high.” Daugette’s competitors were Chief Petty Officer Michael Edwards of Team Hawaii, Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Spiess of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Sgt. 1st Class Steven Behr, an independent competitor. The four contestants were given one hours to prepare a meal using duck and allowed to be as creative as they wished. Spiess, the 2010 AFCOY titlist and another gold medal winner, said he prepared duck breast and “stuffed it with cream and herbs.” He added a sweet potato gratin and a honey, lemon and butter wine sauce. After the competition, he was confident that he had performed well against Daugette. “He had more components on his plate, but I think I was more organized,” he said. “I tried to keep it simple and flavorful.” Spiess clearly had his mind on conquering the other competitors. “It’s in my blood,” he said. “My family’s competitive -- sports, cooking -- we’re just competitive, and I hate losing.” The Fort Stewart, Ga., Soldier also wanted to stay on top of his culinary game and share his competencies with his fellow teammates who are competing in a number of categories including Culinary Team of the Year. “I’m just trying to give back what was given to me,” he said. So was Daugette. Competing in the master’s competition with a sense of charity, he knows he wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for others. “I’ve been fortunate to work with great chefs in the military,” he said. “They’ve pushed me, and I’ve been exposed to a lot. I’ve competed quite a few times here, and the competition has helped me to get better, better and better.” To round out the competition, Edwards was awarded a silver medal and Behr, a last minute entry, earned bronze. The winner of the master’s category is scheduled to be announced Friday during the awards ceremony.

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HOOKING A BEAST Ordnance School Ammunition Specialist Course students undergo dangerous training for real-world missions (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Staff Sgt. William McIntosh, sling load instructor, guides students as a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approaches during training March 1 at McLaney Drop Zone. McIntosh directs Pvt. Robert Safreno and Pvt. Kai Goo to start the procedure of grounding to discharge static electricity and the hookup that connects the ammo cargo to the aircraft. An instructor and students conduct operations as the aircraft’s crew chief ensures the hookup. Photos by T. Anthony Bell

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sons for emergency department visits related to head injuries are bicycling, football, playground activities, basketball and soccer. According to the Defense and Veteran’s Brain Injury Center in a report published by the Congressional Research Service in February, as of Aug. 20, 2012, 253,330 service members have been diagnosed with TBI. The statistic reflects an estimated 23 percent of service members returning from downrange or theater with a brain injury. What are the symptoms of concussion? A concussion is defined by either a loss of consciousness or an alteration of consciousness (such as feeling dazed or confused, “saw stars�, or feeling like you got your bell rung). Along with these symptoms, the most common reactions fall into four categories: SEE BRAIN, PAGE 24

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that it works. A stereo that does not play will not lead to tragedy, but a worn-out smoke alarm failing to sound in a fire could. This is the reason that all smoke alarms (hard-wired and/or batterypowered) should be replaced every 10 years. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the peak time for home fire fatalities is between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most families are sleeping. Are you aware that most people lose their sense of smell during a deep sleep stage and will not wake up? The death rate per 100 reported fires is twice as high in homes without a working smoke alarm as it is in home fires with this pro-

tection. Missing or non-working smoke alarms rob residents of valuable seconds that could allow them to safely escape. Young children, older adults and people with disabilities are most at risk and working smoke alarms may provide these residents the necessary time to safely evacuate. It is easy to forget that a smoke alarm’s sole function is to sound the warning. People need to develop and practice escape plans so that if the alarm sounds, they can get out quickly. It’s imperative that home escape plans include two exits from each room and a designated meeting place

outside. Once you’re outside, stay outside and be sure to let firefighters know if everyone has made it out safely. These simple steps will help ensure that you and your family will have the best chance of surviving if fire should strike. Remind your friends, family, neighbors and fellow community members to do the same. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services actively promotes fire safety to all who work, live and visit Fort Lee. For any questions or assistance, contact the Fire Prevention Office at (804) 734-6597. – Fire and Emergency Services

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ALU students donate time, goods to various causes Recently, the second lieutenants of BOLC Class 13-004, under the direction of Capt. Michael Spears, rolled up its sleeves for a good cause. The class performed two community service events that helped many within and outside of the military community. “This was a great opportunity for us to show our support for the community and for our fellow brothers and sisters in arms,” Spears said. Their first community project was a food drive. The class had a friendly competition to see which squad would be able to donate the most. “The food drive lasted a week, and every squad put its best foot forward,” Spears said. “Each squad did such an outstanding job collecting food and other needed items that it would have been unfair to say one

did better than the others.” They decided to give the food donation to the charitable group CARES Inc. Crisis Assistance Response Emergency Shelter is an emergency location for women and children in Petersburg and all the surrounding cities. Thanks to the officers’ selfless service, there are women and children who will not be going to sleep hungry, something they should be proud of, Spears said. The next day, the officers continued with their community service and volunteered with the American Red Cross. The class got the chance to encourage their fellow Soldiers down range. At the post office, they arranged belated Christmas cards that go to the troops overseas. “Soldiers protect the country year round, but it can be especially hard for them during the

holidays. These cards act as a great moral booster for all troops oversees who protect us. It is a great way to show them that there are people back home who are thinking about them,” Spears explained. While at the post office, some of the other lieutenants showed off their culinary arts skills and made sandwiches for the local fire department training school. “Little things, such as making sandwiches, are great ways to show people that we care and are appreciative for what they do and what they put on the line to protect us and our loved ones from danger,” one of the participating officers said. Lastly, the class prepared fire safety packets to deliver to a local elementary school. “Through these packets, children will be able to learn the dangers of

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Basic Officer Leaders Course students make sandwiches for a local fire training school during a March 2 volunteer project.

fires, precautionary steps to prevent fires and what to do if one occurs. With this knowledge of fire safety instilled in children’s minds at such a young age, who knows how many lives will be saved,” another officer noted. The early-March projects were a good way for some of the lieutenants to contribute something to the community, Spears noted.

“With the hustle and bustle of work, it can be easy for us to just expect we are entitled to things when we are really not. Every moment is precious, and we should share our wealth and time with others, especially those who are less fortunate or are down range protecting our freedom,” Spears said. – QM BOLC Class 13-004

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STUDENT CHEFS SHOW OFF SKILLS Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Several budding chefs competed for the Armed Forces Student Chef of the Year title March 7-13 during the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event here. These culinarians show off their abilities by preparing and serving four helpings of a single entrée to a panel of judges. They have 70 minutes to prepare the entire entry.

Each team competing for Culinary Team of the Year has to have a student competitor. The competition aims to stimulate interest and test the level of the student chef’s skill in live cooking. It also shows their basic understanding of cooking fundamentals. After the student chefs are finished, they receive a critique from the judges’ panel to discuss the dish and get tips on how to improve their work. The student chef event usually features food pre-

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ciara Horn, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., works on cutting up a whole chicken for her entree during the Student Chef of the Year event.

parers who are at their first competition and are under a certain age. First-time competitor Spc. Stephany Lopez from Team Hawaii made an heirline chicken breast stuffed with cream cheese, spinach and onion with two sauces and accompanied by saffron rice and spiced green beans. “I think I did well,” said Lopez, after she received her critique. “I accomplished a lot because the judges said they loved the food. Timewise, it wasn’t what I wanted because I ran long, but I’m pleased with how I did.” The event made Lopez realize how different it was to compete in front of an audience compared to practicing at home. “I learned so much while competing because it taught me how different it is between your kitchen and competitive cooking,” she said. “I definitely want to come back to learn more.” Lopez earned a bronze medal for her efforts. Another first-time competitor, Air Force Staff Sgt. Ciara Horn was the only airman on her team from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.. “When they had try-outs for the team, I was the only

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Spc. Stephany Lopez from Team Hawaii works on her entrée for Armed Forces Student Chef of the Year during the 38th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event.

Air Force person going for it,” she said. “I felt like I was put on the team by default because they couldn’t compete as a joint base with only Soldiers. I thought they had to have me.” Horn said she showed the team she had a passion for food preparation, and her efforts paid off. She earned a gold medal during the event. “I was overwhelmed,” said Horn, after learning she received a gold medal. “I’m sure everyone could see my

excitement due to the tears streaming down my face. I went into this expecting nothing, and to pull that off was really heartwarming. It solidifies something that I didn’t think was possible.” Growing up cooking with her mother helped develop Horn’s passion for food preparation, but it wasn’t until she started training with the team where she developed her top-notch culinary skills. “I’m definitely not the

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(BELOW) Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton Johnson, commandant of the Logistics NCO Academy, admires the cake that his staff surprised him with on Feb. 27, his 51st birthday.

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(TOP PHOTO) Students of Advanced Leader Course 2-20-13 study military history at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum in February. (ABOVE LEFT) Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton Johnson pins a new rank insignia on Sgt. 1st Class Michael Brown during a March 5 promotion ceremony at the Logistics NCO Academy. Three other academy members were also promoted -– Sgt. 1st Class James Clevenger, Sgt. 1st Class Kristen Johnson and Staff Sgt. Robert Chaney. (ABOVE RIGHT) A color guard from Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, 9th Ord. Brigade, participates in a career day event at Ettrick Elementary School in Petersburg earlier this month.

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(ABOVE) USO volunteer Joy Ledford, right, proudly shows the handmade baby blankets she recently donated to the Army Community Service New Parent Support Program. Accepting the blankets on behalf of ACS is Sarah Ferriter, the Family Advocacy coordinator here. (RIGHT) Sgt. 1st Class Jessica Poirrier, a squad leader for Juliet Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, teaches basic marksmanship techniques to advanced individual training students in her platoon before a March 7 Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 weapons qualification event here.

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.LG.DSHUV IHDWXUHV QHZ SOD\ “Unhappily Ever After,” the second KidKapers production of the season, opens March 22 at the Lee Playhouse for three performances. Featuring young actors and geared toward young audiences, “Unhappily Ever After,” by Tim Kelly with music and lyrics by Larry Nestor, shines a light on what really happened after our favorite fairy tales came to a close. As the curtain rises, a romance writer/marriage counselor has opened an office to see how various fairy tale characters are getting along. He quickly discovers that nobody has lived “happily ever after” at all! Sleeping Beauty will do nothing but nap, the Frog Prince refuses to give up his amphibian ways and nothing will pry Cinderella away from her beloved

cinders. Through a “group therapy” session, the counselor sets about making everything right again with equally disastrous results. Add in a few fun catchy musical numbers and there is plenty of silliness for everyone involved. The tale-writing marriage counselor is played by Paul Redling and his secretary, Ms. Scribe, is performed by Grace Kolbert. Cinderella, who has planted a philodendron in her glass slipper, and her Prince Charming are portrayed by Skye Ellis and Jeron Duhart. Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters are played by Rachel Sarver, Olivea Kapadia and Karena Beaudet. Prince Ling (Bennett Buetow) laments marrying the perpetually

napping Sleeping Beauty (Jessica Beaudet) while Rumplestiltskin (Glen Meza) struggles with identity issues. The Pond Princess (Debra Thomas) is quite fed up with her still-croaking, formeramphibian husband, the Frog Prince (Dontrell Tyson Jr.) Little Miss Muffet (Alison Lowry) is always looking for new recipes for curds and whey while she copes with her fear of spiders; Little Bo Peep (Taylor AngeRuhf) simply cannot find those darned sheep; Little Red Riding Hood (Mackenzie Beaudet) is tired of dining with wolves; and Snow White (Kieran O’Hare), now a blonde, is concerned about seven little men who follow her everywhere she goes. “Unhappily Ever After” runs

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Continued from page 20 thinking/remembering, physical, emotional and sleep. These symptoms include headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, changes in vision, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, balance problems, anxiety, depression, irritability, and ringing in the ears. Symptoms may occur immediately after injury or can take days or weeks after the initial injury. The important thing to remember is that most people recover quickly and fully. To assist with recovery, it is recommended that the person abstain from activities that put them at risk for further injury and rest/sleep for optimal recovery. How can we prevent concussions? There are some simple steps to help prevent concussions. First, use seat belts and properly fitted child safety seats while riding in a motor vehicle. Second, wear

a helmet when participating in any of the following activities: bicycling, football, hockey, skates/skateboards, baseball/ softball, horseback riding and skiing/snowboarding. If you have already had a concussion in the past, you might be more likely to sustain another concussion, so prevention of further injury is the key. What to do if you or someone you know may have had a concussion? People with a concussion need to be seen by a health care professional immediately after injury. What resources are available at Fort Lee? The Department of Behavioral Health has a TBI Nurse Case Manager, Linda Wierzechowski, who can be contacted at (804) 7349623. For further information on concussions: visit www. cdc.gov or www.dvbic.org.

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Kenner Information Booth | March 14

Job Fair Scheduled | March 19

Kenner Army Health Clinic, Department of Behavioral Health, will offer an information booth and poster display, March 14, 2-3:30 p.m., and March 21, noon 1:30 p.m., in the front lobby of the Fort Lee Exchange. Participants can check their brain injury knowledge by taking a brain injury quiz developed by the Centers for Disease Control. For details, call (804) 734-9086.

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 that’s restricted to military identification holders and veterans. For details, call (804) 734-6612.

Right Arm Night | March 15 Family and MWR offers a time for bosses to relax and build camaraderie off duty with their “right arm� throughout the year. Right Arm Night will be hosted at the Regimental Club, March 15, beginning at 4 p.m. Snacks and pool will be available at no charge with drink specials. For details, call (804) 765-1539.

Kenner Limited Hours | March 18-25 All patients at the Active Duty Clinic at the Kenner Army Health facility will have limited access to care during the week of March 18-25 Providers and staff will be conducting mandatory training designed to improve efficiency and team-based documentation in support of the PatientCentered Medical Home model. For information, call (804) 734-9186 or 734-9086.

Boots to Business | March 18, 19, 20 A self-employment training workshop will be offered March 18-19, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center. This is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. For details, call (804) 734-6212. On March 20, a free seminar, “Franchising and Financing 101,� will be held from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Soldier

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. For details, call (804) 734-2899.

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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. 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 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. For details, call (804) 479-7053.

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 free for kids 2 and younger. The egg hunt will be on the lawn after the brunch for children 8 and under. Reservations are required by March 22. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or 7347541.

ACS Movie Night | March 21 Army Community Service’s Exceptional Family Member Program holds a monthly movie night for EFMP-enrolled families, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. The next night is March 21, a change from March 14, due to the museum closure. “Madagascar II” is the featured film for March. Light refreshments will be provided. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

Family Team Building | Ongoing ACS offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023. Child care is available. The next sessions are “Army Basics,” Level 1, on May 7; “Management Skills,” Level 2, on May 14-15; “Leadership Skills,” Level 3, on May 21-22 and “Instructor Training,” Level 4, April 23-25.

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Resilience Training | Ongoing Army Community Service has slated Master Resilience Training sessions to help family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Reservations are required for the sessions at the Liberty Chapel. Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 1 – March 28, June 12 and Aug. 6; Module 2 – April 30, June 26 and Nov. 11; Module 3 – May 9, July 17 and Nov. 21; and Module 4 – March 20, May 28 and July 30. For details, call (804) 734-6445 or 7347979.

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Calendar, continued Financial Readiness | Ongoing A wide variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly at the Army Community Service building on Mahone Avenue. Training topics with the next two class dates are as follows: “Personal Finance Management,” April 1 and May 6; “Consumer Advocacy,” April 2 and May 7; “PCS Move,” April 3 and May 8. “Debt Liquidation,” April 4 and May 9; “TSP,”April 8 and May 13; “Basic Money Management,” April 9 and May 14. “Planning for Baby,”April 10 and May 15; “Auto Purchase and Insurance,” April 11 and May 16; “Home Buying,” March 18 and April 15; “Credit Card Debt,” March 19 and April 16; “Budget and Record Keeping,” April 14 and May 12. “Developing a Spending Plan,” March 26 and April 23; “Misuse of Checking Privileges,” March 27 and April 24, and “Financial Planning,” March 25 and April 22. The classes meet from 1-3 p.m. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.

Employment Readiness | Ongoing Five employment readiness classes are available at ACS this year. The classes, with the next two dates, are as follows: “Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success,” May 8 and June 5; “Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance,” April 9 and May 6. “Small Business Workshop,” March

27 and April 3; “Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation,” April 7 and May 4, and “Resume Writing,”April 15 and May 17. Times for the classes vary. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.

Relocation Readiness | Ongoing Army Community Service offers four Relocation Readiness classes at Fort Lee. The next Overseas Briefings are set for March 20 and April 17, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center. The other classes are 10 a.m. - noon at the ACS building. “Hearts Apart” will meet April 5 and May 3; “Immigration and Citizenship” will meet April 2 and May 7 and “ESponsorship Application” will meet March 26 and April 23. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday, 2 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center. Spouses are welcome. For details or registration, call (804) 7346388.

SPORTS & FITNESS Bike Nights | Every Wednesday “Bike Night Wednesdays” begin next week at the HideAway. This is the annual warmweather-season event where riders of cruisers, sport tourers, dual sports, super motos and other motorcycles come together for fun and camaraderie. The festivities start at 4 p.m., March 20. Whether you’re been riding for decades or just started out, you’ll surely enjoy this evening of fun, music and “chrome envy.” The

HideAway is located on 5th Street next to the Outdoor Recreation Center. For details, call (804) 765-1539.

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. Cost is $5 for the first hour and $2.50 for every 30 minutes after. Authorized weapons include handguns, muzzle loaders, shotguns and rim fire. Targets are for sale at the range. Eye and ear protection are not supplied. This range is subject to closure due to military training. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 7652210.

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NARFE Meeting | March 20 National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting, March 20, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. Members are requested to bring gently used items to be auctioned off for the group’s annual Alzheimer’s fundraising auction. For details, call (804) 458-3835.

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Calendar, continued James River Pops | March 21 The James River Pops, a 14-member ensemble, will present a free concert of popular favorites on March 21, 7:30 p.m., in the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. This band performs music in the style of the Boston Pops. Doors will open at 7 p.m. While the concert is free, donations to support the band will be accepted. For details, visit www.wrl.org or call (757) 259-4070.

Comic-Con Event | March 23 A Comic-Con event will be held March 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd., Richmond. Participants can network with local comic authors and artists, show off their costumes, play games, enter contests, learn about styles of drawing and meet Star Wars characters from the 501st American Legion. For details, call (804) 318-8778.

Battlefield Bash | March 23, 24 A Battlefield Bash charity event is set for March 23, 9 a.m., and March 24, 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.

Gardening Workshops | March 25 A three-session gardening series will be offered beginning March 25, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Prince George Library, 6605 Courts Drive, Prince George. The first workshop is on composting followed by one on building a rain barrow, April 22, and canning on May 20. A fee of $50 is payable at registration. The sessions will be conducted by the Prince George Master Gardeners. For details and to register, call (804) 458-6329 extension 3700.

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. For details, email artperspectives13@ yahoo.com.

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Fredericksburg Ghosts | Fridays, Saturdays The Ghosts of Fredericksburg Tour is held on select Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. throughout the year. The tours last about 90 minutes and costs $11 per person. Children under age 7 are free. For details and a tour schedule, visit www.ghostsoffredericksburg.com.

Children’s Museum | Daily The Children’s Museum of Richmond has an extensive line-up of special events throughout the year. For details, visit www. ChildrensMuseumOfRichmond.org or call (804) 474-7000.

College Finance Workshop | March 19 The Fort Lee Federal Credit Union will present a free financial workshop titled, “Little Known Secrets of Paying for College,” on March 19, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the 4495 Crossings Blvd., branch of the FLFCU in Prince George, Seating is limited to 20 participants and registration is required. For details, call (804) 452-0736, ext. 133.

Yard Sale | March 23 A spring craft and yard sale will take place March 23, 8 a.m.-noon, at Walton Elementary School, 4101 Courthouse Rd., Prince George. All proceeds will benefit the Walton Parent-Teacher-Student Organization. For details, email mkeller7597@email. vccs.edu.

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