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The military personnel at Fort Lee, whether they are students or permanent party, are often on the receiving end of gracious and generous support from community members outside the gate and the many charitable organizations and groups who sponsor special events and activities here. We certainly don't want to discourage that support, but we do ask for your assistance in channeling it. Our goal is to ensure the safety of our military men and women and to maintain compliance with DoD regulations governing the release of public information.
To accomplish that, we need visibility of special events and activities military personnel are participating in. This holds true for Navy, Marine and Air Force organizations VWDWLRQHG RQ SRVW DV ZHOO DV IRU $UP\ XQLWV 7KH *DUULVRQ Public Affairs Office works with PA contacts from each of its sister-services to provide proactive assistance and support. 7KHUH DUH PDQ\ GLIIHUHQW VFHQDULRV Âą IRU H[DPSOH D military support organization contacts your unit and wants to arrange a visit by a well-known public figure or they want to invite troops to a special gathering or public event – in which your first question should be, “Have you coordinated with the Public Affairs Office?â€?
Tornado Drill Coming Soon Last year, 51 tornadoes touched down in Virginia resulting in 10 deaths, more than 100 injured people, and significant property damage. Severe thunderstorm systems this past March 2-3 produced tornadoes that ripped across the Midwest and South killing over 50 people. Although storm surveys are still being conducted, preliminary reports indicate that at least 64 tornadoes touched down across 14 states. The tragedy of these recent events provides an opportunity to re-affirm the importance of emergency preparedness. On March 20th, Fort Lee will conduct an installation-wide Tornado Drill to assist organizations and individuals in practicing how to respond to Tornado Watches and Warnings. The drill will be conducted simultaneously with the Commonwealth RI 9LUJLQLD V 7RUQDGR 'ULOO DW D P )RUW Lee recognizes emergency preparedness as a top priority, and is dedicated to a
The PAO team is responsible for the release of information to the public, for coordinating community outreach initiatives, and must escort all media coming on post to cover events. To effectively provide this support, it is crucial that Public Affairs be engaged in the process early. I am asking that all military and civilians working and training on post make contact with Public Affairs when they receive requests for asset support to the public and when they plan on participating in special events and activities on and off post. Your assistance will help us provide communications support in good times and during the challenging times as well.
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The team from Fort Stewart, Ga., poses for a photo with their Installation of the Year trophy during the closing award ceremony for
the 37th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competition Friday at the Fort Lee Theater.
MCAC Competitors Collect Medals, Significant Titles by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
More than 340 military food service specialists gathered at the Fort Lee Theater Friday for the final event of the largest culinary arts competition in North America. During the crowning moment of the awards ceremony, Team Fort Stewart was presented the highly coveted title of Installation of the Year. The 37th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competition award ceremony also recognized the work of the many Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and international competitors who converged on Fort Lee to display their cooking talents and kitchen knowledge. It acknowledged the individuals who organized and judged the monumental contest as well. In a sweeping victory, Fort Stewart team members earned the titles of Armed Forces Chef of the Year and Junior Chef of the Year, won the Student Team Skills competition and mastered the Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl. Sgt. Maj. David Turcotte, Fort Stewart team captain, earned a silver medal and won Chef of the Year while Spc. Jacqueline Canidy earned a gold medal and the junior chef title. “At the 3rd Infantry Division, we train hard every day and with every single asset,” Turcotte said. “We’ve got division assets behind us, and we planned on winning.” Turcotte said he was proudest of the young members on the team, many of whom have never competed before (see
pages 20-21 for full story). “My kids have worked hard and trained hard,” he said. “They worked late nights and Saturdays and Sundays. They really wanted to bring the award back with them to Stewart and begin a new tradition.” Fort Stewart has been absent as a competitor from the annual competition for more than five years, Turcotte noted. Last year’s top winner, Team Pentagon, earned second place for Installation of the Year and Fort Hood, trailing the others by less than two points, earned third place. The Armed Forces Enlisted Aide Competition, a new category to the event, is a comprehensive evaluation of food service personnel who are assigned to the staff of many of the top leaders around the armed forces. Thirteen enlisted aides from the Army, Navy and Coast Guard competed this year. Navy Culinary Specialist Chief Derrick Davenport, enlisted aide to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, earned the first-time title. Sgt. Matthew Flemister, enlisted aide to the Director of the Army Staff, Lt. Gen. William J. Troy, was the runner-up. The Field Cooking Competition consisted of a five-person team planning, preparing and serving a three-course meal – restaurant style for 80 diners. The team from Fort Hood prepared a broccoli, beer and bacon soup with smoked Gouda cheese as the starter; served a pan-seared and roasted rack of lamb paired with a blackberry and port wine reduction, roasted corn and
caramelized onion relish topped with a polenta chip bacon and cheddar croquette, sautéed green beans and bell pepper lozenges for their entrée; and finished with a chocolate decadence cake accompanied with orange sorbet in an almond Florentina cup and pomegranate sauce, which earned a gold medal and won the competition. Capitalizing on their location and the Texas cowboy flare, the team members decorated the tables with cactus plants, bandana napkins and straw cowboy-hats for each guest. Mini metal buckets with shelled peanuts and cowboy boot-shaped glasses completed the presentation that was dubbed the “Fort Hood Lone Star Saloon.” The whimsical atmosphere earned a gold medal and title in the new category – Best Decorated Table. The teams from the Pentagon and Fort Stewart earned gold medals as well and were second and third place winners for field cooking. As well as pleasing the eye and palette, the competition is designed to train and improve the overall level of food service professionalism. The Joint Center of Culinary Excellence, where members of the Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force begin their training in culinary arts, organizes the event. “Whether competitors left with a gold medal or an honorable mention, they are taking with them new experiences and skills that they can apply back home in their units,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Russell Campbell, chief, Advanced Food Service Training Division. SEE MCAC, PAGE 29
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WHM Event Features ‘All-Star’ Panels A Women’s History Month observance here March 22 will feature two all-female general officer panel discussions focusing on learning opportunities that enabled them to grow, adapt and become part of our military’s senior leadership. The morning panel discussion is set for 9:30-11:30 a.m., and the topic is “Institutional Education.” The afternoon session is set for 1:30-3 p.m., and the topic is “Operational Experiences.” All Fort Lee community members are encouraged to participate by joining the audience at the Army Logistics University multi-purpose room or watching it live through the streaming video link that will be available on the Army Women’s Museum Facebook site or the Sustainment Knowledge Network (the museum can be found under CASCOM). Led by Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, the first female Quartermaster General for the Army, the panel members also will include the first female promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the Army
Corps of Engineers and the first female African-American to be promoted to the rank of major general in the Army Reserve “To our knowledge, a panel of this sort has never before been put together to discuss military education opportunities,” said Francoise Bonnell, the event coordinator and director of the Army Women’s Museum. “The panelists represent the phenomenal talent of our senior female leaders. They truly are the living example of success among women in today’s military.” Bonnell said the panel discussion was Bingham’s idea. She asked the Army Women’s Museum and the Installation Equal Opportunity Office to partner with the Quartermaster Center and School for the program. “The 2012 National Women’s History Month Theme is ‘Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment.’ It seemed a natural fit to focus our event around this theme since Fort Lee is a training center,”
Bonnell said. “Thus, our topic is ‘Army Learning: Empowering our Army through Education.’ These panels will give officers, warrant officers and noncommissioned officers – especially those attending their professional military education courses at Fort Lee – the opportunity to learn from the experience of some very accomplished military leaders.” Another advantage of the panel format, Bonnell noted, is the open opportunity for audience questions and discussion. “In the spirit of Army Learning Concept 2015, this Women’s History Month event is going beyond traditional teaching models and creating an opportunity for the audience to interact with both the presenters and the material,” she said. “The panel and the audience will represent a continuum of learning that has been acquired from both institutional learning and operational experience.” While encouraging everyone at Fort Lee to participate in the event, Bonnell made note of the significance of having such a
distinguished panel of experts assembled here for the sole purpose of sharing their tips for educational advancement and career success. “This is a very impressive assembly of women who have accomplished historic achievements in the military,” she said. “The mere fact that they took the time to fit this into their busy schedules speaks to the importance of this event. Let’s show them how much we appreciate their efforts by attending or watching the event and gleaning all the information we can from them through questions and participation in the discussions.” Due to limited parking at the ALU, those who would like to attend the observance in person are encouraged to use the free shuttle service that will transport participants from the SCoE parking lot to the ALU. The service will run from 8-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. - Public Affairs Staff Report
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Survey to Assess Value of FMWR Programs Numerous Family and MWR patrons in the Fort Lee community, chosen at random, are being asked to participate in an Army survey that will help shape the future of recreation programs at military bases worldwide. Launched at the beginning of March and available through the end of April, the survey seeks to identify what customers are interested in, whether they are using available services and if so, how satisfied they are with the programming their garrison has to offer. The Marketing Research and Analysis Branch of the FMWR Programs Directorate, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, will distribute the survey to randomly selected participants at 75 garrisons. According to project managers, this survey will directly aid garrisons by giving them feedback from their communities. “The survey is going to give us the information we need to make sound business decisions based on customer interest,� said Joseph Rayzor, marketing chief for Family and MWR Programs. “There is great value for senior leadership to receive input from the entire Army community,� added Rayzor. “The survey information will be used to shape Family and MWR programs and services that support the Army of the future.� Those selected to participate in the Army FMWR Services Survey will be contacted by email. Follow-up
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A reenactor brings the Red Ball Express experience of World War II to life for participants of a previous Night at the Quartermaster Museum event.
Night at Museum Returns to Post After breaking attendance records in 2011, Night at the Quartermaster Museum returns for its third year on March 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, Fort Lee. During this popular free event, students in 1st through 6th grades use objects from the museum’s extensive teaching collection to “piece” together the story of the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps by assisting historical figures who step out of the museum exhibitions. Many new characters are part of the event this year. Students will be there when a quartermaster officer learns about Pvt. George Watson’s (29th Quartermaster Regiment) heroic acts during World War II for which he was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the first African American to be so honored, and the Medal of Honor. They will learn about the importance of the efficient delivery of supplies to troops after the D-Day invasion directly from the Supreme Allied Commander himself, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. They will hear how combating “cooties” (lice) on the battlefield prompted the development of the Quartermaster’s Field Services Units. Students will also have hands-on learning experiences with the museum’s teaching collection led by museum educators. They may create special quartermaster-inspired crafts and play games. Light refreshments will be provided. “We are thrilled that the community has embraced this special event, said Laura Baghetti, curator of education “We’re expecting big crowds, so make your plans now.” Space is limited for the free event; pre-registration is required. Call (804) 734-4203 or email laura.b.baghetti. ctr.@mail.mil. Night at the Quartermaster Museum is made possible by the Army Quartermaster Foundation Inc., the Theater Company at Fort Lee and Care Advantage Inc. – U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum
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(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Staff Sgt. Carlos Quintero, 54th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, is welcomed home by his wife Geanerie and son, Carlos VI, following a redeployment ceremony March 7 at Clark Fitness Center. The returning unit was comprised of more than 50 Soldiers. They spent the past six months supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in $IJKDQLVWDQ ‡ 6ROGLHUV RI WKH WK 40 &R VDOXWH GXULQJ the playing of the national anthem at the ceremony. More than 200 Soldiers, civilians and Family members welFRPHG WKH WURRSV KRPH ‡ 6SF 0DUJDUHW +RULJDQ JLYHV her godson Ashton a kiss. Several friends welcomed her KRPH GXULQJ WKH FHUHPRQ\ ‡ /W &RO $XVWLQ : (OOLRW 530th CSSB commander, joins the audience in a round of applause for the returning Soldiers. During his remarks, Elliot praised the unit’s accomplishments. “These heroes performed the very unfortunate yet crucially important duty of handling the mortal remains of our fallen warriors,� he said. “They did so with reverence, respect, humility and fierce professionalism. For that, they deserve our respect and admiration.� The 54th QM Co. is one of two active duty mortuary affairs units in the Army, which are both based at Fort Lee.
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Recent Rash of Tornadoes Proves Importance of March 20 Drill by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
On March 2, an unprecedented storm event in Middle America killed at least 38 people and left countless individuals homeless. The tornado rampage was historic, the worst in 24 years, according to weather teams reporting on the disaster. The small town of Henryville, Ind., witnessed a rare EF-4 (Enhanced Fujita Scale) twister with sustained winds between 166 and 200 mph. “It was unreal,” recalled storm survivor Todd Money during a local newspaper interview. “The pressure on your body; your ears popping; the sound of trees snapping … it’s horrible.” What the nation witnessed through news coverage in the days following the storm was nothing short of tragic. Entire communities were leveled. Structures that were thought to be “storm-proof” were torn apart. And many families were devastated by the loss of loved ones. “When we stopped what we were doing to read those stories or watch those news reports, how many of us considered the potential impact of even one tornado sweeping through our neighborhood or Fort Lee itself?” questioned Scott Brown, the director of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. His department oversees emergency response planning and the functions of the Installation Operations Center here. “No matter how unpleasant the thought may be, it’s a reality we all have to face,” Brown said while pointing out the 51 tornadoes that touched down in Virginia last year – killing 10, injuring more than 100 and also laying homes, schools and community buildings to waste. “At a minimum, we need to know how to respond quickly and what actions would give us the best chance of survival. To put it succinctly, having a plan could save your life.” What more needs to be said when considering the importance of the post-wide tornado drill that will be conducted here Tuesday? Installation leaders are encouraging participation by every employee and resident. The community should not lose sight of the effectiveness of practice drills or the recent disaster that demonstrated how vulnerable any community, to include an Army installation, can be when Mother Nature unleashes her wrath. “Let’s do this the right way,” Brown said. “Take advantage of this exercise by truly rehearsing your shelter in place and tornado response plans. It should be very clear
by now that the payoff of practice and preparedness can be very significant if the real thing comes along.” To prepare for the upcoming drill, DPTMS recommends the following: 0DNH VXUH DOO HPSOR\HHV DUH DZDUH RI WKH WRUQDGR drill. (QVXUH HYHU\RQH XQGHUVWDQGV \RXU RIILFH HPHUJHQcy response plan and knows where the safest places are in your building during a tornado. Response plans should be published by building managers and directed by the senior building occupant. /RRN DW \RXU VXUURXQGLQJV DQG WKH PRVW OLNHO\ KD]ards in your building. The safest places are typically the basement away from any windows. If there is no basement, go to a windowless interior room such as a closet on the lowest level of the building. (QFRXUDJH \RXU HPSOR\HHV WR visit www.vaemergency.com to get information about tornado preparedness. 9LVLW WKH 5HDG\ 9LUJLQLD ZHEVLWH – www.readyvirginia.gov/getakit/ index.cfm – for helpful emergency response information. The Ready Army website – www.acsim. army. mil/readyarmy – also offers valuable guidance to “get a kit, make a plan and stay informed.” (QVXUH DOO SHUVRQQHO XSGDWH their records in the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System – https://adpaas. army.mil. On Tuesday, the operations center will announce the start of the drill (tornado watch) through email, using LeeKey. The post-wide siren system and interior voice will signal the tornado “Warning” and the subsequent “All Clear.” There also will be training conducted by members of the Crisis Action Team to focus recovery efforts to expedite return to normal levels of basic services following a tornado should one impact Fort Lee. Employees should act as though a tornado warning has been issued for the immediate area or a tornado has been sighted near the building. They should move as quickly as possible to the nearest safe place in the building. Be sure to use stairs to reach the lowest level of a building. Avoid using an elevator. In a real tornado emergency, once people reach safe areas, they would crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down and cover their heads with their hands. Rehearse this procedure to check understanding of the correct position or identify individuals who may require assistance SEE TORNADO, PAGE 14
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SMOKE ALARM ALERT With Daylight Savings Time, Ensure Detector Batteries Are Changed When you changed your clocks over the weekend for daylight savings time, did you remember to check the batteries in your smoke alarms? That’s the question being posed by Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services. The agency encourages everyone to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on a regular basis. Check the manufacturer’s expiration date on the label, replace batteries if needed and clean off any dust or debris. Smoke alarms have become such a common feature in U.S. homes that it is easy to take them for granted. Smoke alarms are appliances, just like toasters, televisions and furnaces. Unlike other appliances, these devices function quietly in the background. Its alarm, in response to a real smoke situation or to testing, is the only evidence that it works. A
stereo that does not play will not lead to tragedy, but a wornout smoke alarm, failing to sound in a fire, could. That’s the reason that all smoke alarms (hard-wired and/or battery powered) should be replaced every 10 years. The peak time for home fire fatalities is between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. while most families are sleeping. Did you know many people lose their sense of smell during a deep sleep stage and do not wake up when smoke is present? 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 protection. Missing or non-working smoke alarms rob residents of valuable seconds that could allow them to escape safely. 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 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 at Fort Lee. For questions or assistance, contact the Fire Prevention Office at (804) 734-6597.
Top Civilian Teressa Lemmon, Alpha Company receives a Battalion Civilian of the Quarter plaque from Lt. Col. Derell Bibbs, commander of 244th Quartermaster Bn., Feb. 22. Lemmon earned the award not only for her exceptional service to the battalion but also for her significant contributions to the local community. She will be the representative for 244th in the 23rd QM Brigade Civilian of the Quarter competition.
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TORNADO — FROM PAGE 12 because of physical limitations. As is the case during an actual tornado emergency, Team Lee members should wait for the “All Clear� before they resume their normal activities. After the drill, the building manager should document any necessary changes in the shelter-in-place procedures. These are just a few of the questions that should be asked: ‡ 'R PRUH VDIH DUHDV QHHG WR EH LGHQWLILHG" ‡ $UH WKH VDIH DUHDV WRR FOXWWHUHG DQG LQ QHHG RI FOHDQLQJ WR PDNH WKHP PRUH DFFHVVLEOH" ‡ 'R HPSOR\HHV NQRZ WKH IDVWHVW URXWHV WR VDIH DUHDV" ‡ ,V D EHWWHU PHWKRG IRU OHWWLQJ HPSOR\HHV NQRZ RI DQ DSSURDFKLQJ WRUQDGR QHHGHG" There’s an old expression “practice makes perfect,� or in this case, practice increases the chance of survival, Brown noted. Each year, scores of people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes, sometimes despite advance notification. Some do not hear the warnings while others choose to believe a tornado would not actually affect them. “Knowing what to do could save your life in the event a tornado threatens your area,� Brown said. “After you have received the warning or observed threatening skies, you must PDNH WKH GHFLVLRQ WR VHHN VKHOWHU EHIRUH WKH VWRUP DUULYHV ,W could be the most important decision you will ever make.�
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Instructors Recognized Awardees from the 6tryker 'ivision and Basic :heel 'ivision of the Ordnance 6chool pose for pictures after earning instructor Eadges under the ,nstructor 'evelopment Program 0arch 2 at Billingley Hall. The ,'P creates Eetter instructors and produces more Tualified 8.6. Army Ordnance mechanics. 6taff 6gt. Jason Barnes was awarded the 6enior Level Certification and Badge in the 6tryker 'ivision. (arning the Associate Level Certification and Badge in the 6tryker 'ivision were 6taff 6gts. 6ean 'iepevenn, 'erek (ich, 'eantee Long , 'onald 1aylor, Jason Perkins and :illiam :ashington. (arning the Associate Level Certification and Badge in the Basic :heel 'ivision were 6gts. 1st Class Bruce Be]dek and Bryan 0ini[ and 6taff 6gts. 'ustin Bowman, Carlos Hinch, 6teven Latulip, Jason 0asson, (li]aEeth Philpott, Roy Ramsden, (rnie Reese, (rik Romero, (rik 6chumaker and RoEert 6cott.
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Guests of Friday’s performance will Gu experience the “real-world” type of humor that is popular in most comedy clubs today. According to their biographies, Troy Robinson has a “raw perspective of the world,” Tom Myers performs “amusing social commentary,” and KD the Comic has “perta fected the art of making fun of himself.” Myers has also earned accolades for his support of the military. His recent tour schedule includes several stops at Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where he entertained troops undergoing treatment at the facility. VFW Post No. 2239 is located at 14750 Jefferson Davis Highway. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 online (http:// brownpapertickets.com) or at the door with military identification. Admission for non-military guests is $12. For more information, contact KD Productions Entertainment at (315) 8320643 or the post at (804) 482-0537.
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Members of the Fort Stewart (Ga.) team, absent from the Military Culinary Arts Competition the past ďŹ ve years and mostly devoid of competitive experience, trained hard, performed admirably and earned the MCAC Installation of the Year title, making them the military ...
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Command support is essential to fielding a competitive culinary team, but it’s not the only factor. Training, caliber of personnel and experience count as well. Fort Stewart was spotty in at least two of them. No team member but Turcotte had ever attended the MCAC and only a few had any culinary experience beyond that of the dining facility. On top of that, Fort Stewart hadn’t entered the MCAC in five years, meaning that a body of institutional knowledge was either absent or seriously eroded. Turcotte, who has been assigned to Stewart for about 18 months, did see promise in something else. “Fort Stewart has a great training program for Soldiers,� he said, noting that high training standards are an embedded component to readiness. “When you have that type of training, it makes it easy to train for culinary.� The team got a four-month cushion to train up for the MCAC. Nevertheless, there were doubts the team could perform to levels required in the competition, said Spc. Jacqueline Canidy, who earned the Junior PHOTO BY PATRICK BUFFETT Chef of the Year title at this year’s meet. “I thought we were not going to do so well because none of us had any experience,� she said after the awards ceremony, “but when the sergeant major started to train us, it began to come together.� ost of the team members, said Canidy, were not even aware of Turcotte’s credentials until they arrived at Fort Lee. “He doesn’t brag about it,� she said, “but when we got here, everyone knew him and we finally put it together.� They found out that he is a former member of the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team and was the noncommissioned officer in charge of the advanced skills training division at the Joint Culinary Center
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a of Excellence prior to his Stewart assignment. e Turcotte put the breadth of his experience and expertise on full displayy at the onset of the competition. He entered e himself in one of the first events – Armed Forces Chef of the Year – captuuring a silver medal and was later announ nced as the title winner. That set the tone, and by the time the first week of the comppetition drew to a close, Stewart had capturred two gold medals, was among the top co ontenders and had forged a reputation amoong the event administrators. “A lot of people said they always knew when somebody from Stewart waas competing,� said Turcotte, “because of the way they prepared andd organized before the event.� In the second week of competittion, the Stewart team was riding a wave of momentum. They addedd gold medals for the Junior Chef of the Year and Student Team. A medal m count board that hung on the
wall of one of the competition venues, the Post Field House, indicated at least a commanding lead in gold medals. That might have been a bit misleading, however. There was no clear way to determine who was winning since each medal is awarded on the basis of a range of points. That made for a high level of anticipation and drama on Friday, the day of the awards ceremony. The buzz around the Lee Theater had Fort Stewart as the leader, with Fort Hood (Texas) and the defending champion, the Pentagon Team, rounding out the top three. As it turned out, Stewart topped its competitors, the Pentagon finished second and a muchimproved Hood team finished third. The announcement generated joy and elation among the Stewart faithful.
“I was really excited,� said Canidy. “I actually wanted to jump around.� Only three points separated first and second, prompting Turcotte to surmise that it was closer than many thought but all the more worthy of celebration and a sense of accomplishment. “I was quite proud of our Soldiers,� he said, “because they worked so hard. These kids handled the pressure really well, and they came down here and kicked butt. “ PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL Canidy assessed that whether her team won or lost, the culinary experience – the four months of training and the two weeks of competition – was something every food service specialist should experience. “It was beneficial,� she said. “Just seeing the other side of food service made the DFAC seem easy. I feel like I am more motivated and that I have more knowledge and experience. I’m definitely thinking about coming back next year.� urcotte said the process of working closely with Soldiers away from the schoolhouse has reaffirmed his love for Soldiering. He has bounced around the idea of retiring but says he wants to stick around for the time being. “We have a deployment to Afghanistan later this year,� he said, “but I’m having a lot of fun down there at Stewart. I’ve probably learned more about putting a team together there than I have anywhere.� There is no word whether Fort Stewart plans to enter a team next year, but this year’s win can’t hurt. “Hopefully, we can continue what we did this year and every year,� said team member Master Sgt. Verna Bellamy.
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Soldier Systems Center Tests Performance NATICK, Mass. – It’s not every day turns lobbing inert grenades toward an that you see Soldiers throwing grenades orange target placed 30 meters down the at Natick Soldier Systems Center. driveway. Numbered orange traffic cones As Marilyn Sharp of the Military marked the grenades’ landing spots. Performance Division of the U.S. Army After completing that test, the Research Institute of Environmental Soldiers moved indoors to the long jump Medicine at NSSC, pointed out, however, and box lift before grabbing their gear that unusual sight March 8 on a driveway for the ruck march. The series of tests, beside the Barnes Building was all about administered four times over five weeks, finding better ways to measure Soldier ultimately will involve more than 40 performance. Soldiers. “We’re always interested in how a “We also collect laboratory measures Soldier can perform,” said Sharp, a reof physical fitness,” Sharp said. “We search exercise scientist at the Institute want to see how laboratory measures of Environmental Medicine. “Often, they correlate with the Soldier performance use the Army Physical Fitness Test as a tests.” measure of performance, but what does Some of the tests are already being that really tell us about the type of things used by the Army and Marine Corps, but the Soldiers have to do?” Sharp pointed out that further study is Because combat places little emphasis needed. on what the APFT measures – sit-ups, “You have to establish that this is push-ups and 2-mile run – Sharp began to a reliable measure,” Sharp said. “If I PHOTO BY BOB REINERT look at other avenues. measure you four different times over “The purpose of this study was to A Natick tester records the performance of a Soldier during a 2-mile ruck a prolonged time period, and I haven’t come up with some measurements that march, one of several physical activities included in a study to gauge how changed anything about your training we thought would represent things that well Soldiers do in real-word situations. or about your diet or anything else, Soldiers really have to do,” Sharp said. you should get a fairly close score each According to Leila Walker, a physiological all the analysis, we found that the most re- march with full gear. time. There’s been a lot of interest in this. research technician with MPD, the first phase liable ones were these four that we’re do“This is the second phase of the study,” The test battery could also be used to deof the study began in 2006. ing now.” Walker said. “This test battery gives a better termine if a Soldier is fit enough to return “We looked at seven different tests to In addition to the grenade throw, those tests assessment of soldiering (performance), ver- to duty following an injury.” find a battery of the most reliable, repeat- include a running long jump while wearing a sus doing push-ups and sit-ups.” able tests,” Walker recalled. “After doing helmet and vest, a box lift and a 2-mile ruck – Natick Public Affairs So on a mild March day, five Soldiers took
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This year, there were teams competing from all branches of service Âą teams vied for Installation of the Year competitors participated in the Armed Forces Student Chef of the Year and competitors battled for the prestigious title of Armed Forces Chef of the Year. During the awards PHOTO BY PATRICK BUFFETT ceremony, more -XQLRU CKHI RI WKH YHDU than gold medSSF. -DFTXHOLQH CDQLG\ als, silver med)RUW SWHZDUW GD. als and bronze medals were presented in the packed theater. The winners from Fort Stewart will compete at the regional level in New York in April where they will test their mettle against other teams and chefs in the northeast. Winners from the regional events compete at the national level at the American Culinary Federation National Convention later this year. Other special category winners included these Nutritional Hot Food Challenge Coast Guard Petty Officer st Class Edward Fuchs and Chief Petty Officer Jason Stagnitto Best Ice Carving in Show and a perfect score Chief Warrant Officer Jeffery Lein and Master Sgt. Travis Jones, 8.S. Army Special Operations Command Best E[hibit in Show Cold Platter Spc. Shawn Hafele, Fort Carson, Colo., and Spc. Ale[andria Long, Fort Hood, Te[as Best E[hibit in Show Cold Appetizers Staff Sgt. Billy Daugette, enlisted aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Best E[hibit in Show Patisserie Confectionery Sgt. Maj. Mark Morgan, enlisted aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Best E[hibit in Show and a perfect score Showpiece Spc. JanMichael Calma, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Best E[hibit in Show and a perfect score Student Centerpiece Pfc. Dennis Escaner, Team Korea Best E[hibit in Show Live-action Showpiece Navy Chief Petty Officer Ernesto Alverez, White House Mess Most Artistic E[hibit in Show Staff Sgt. Carlos 4uiles, Fort Drum, N.Y. Judges Special Award 8.S. Coast Guard Best in Class Contemporary Cooking Sgt. st Class Motavia Alston, Team Pentagon Best in Class Contemporary Pastry Staff Sgt. Orlando Serna, Team Pentagon
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Spring brings rain and a greater ater potential for flooding. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any ny other thunderstorm-related hazard. Why? Because most people underesti-mate the force and power of water, specifically under flash flood conditions. Although the risk of flooding on Fort Lee is negligible, in there are several locations within the Central Virginia area thatt are susceptible to flooding. The purpose rpose of this message is to build flood safety fety awareness for personnel who live or travel through the area. According to the National Weather ather Service, nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle-related, often because of the mistaken view that vehicles are
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ŻYouth High Roller Bobby Holleman Jr. set a new three-game series record for youth bowlers at the Fort Lee Bowling Center on Feb. 25. He scored 256, 279 and 258 for a 793 set, the highest in the Appomattox River U.S. Bowling Congress among youth bowlers since the merger two years ago. Locked in from the start, Holleman had one open frame the entire session. A review of national scores that week showed he had the second highest set among youth bowlers across the nation.
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Hoops SharpshooterŹ Chris Becker was lights out in the Third Annual ThreePoint Shootout. The competition was a two-round format with the top three shooters advancing to the second (final) round. In the first round each contestant was allotted 45 seconds to finish three racks of five balls. Four regular balls and one money ball which counted as two points. In the second round they were given 30 seconds to finish the same amount of racks. Thirteen contestants entered the three point shoot -out and Becker out-shot them all. In the first round he tied for the high score of 8 with Jessie Worrell. There was a two-way tie for third place so four contestants advanced into the final round. As the second shooter in the second round, Becker’s 5 held up to edge out Bryan Trammell with 4. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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YELLOW — FROM PAGE 21 cal care provided to active duty family members, retirees and other beneficiaries. “Rest assured, you will not pay for the services you receive at Kenner. Your insurance company is obligated to pay for the costs of your care,” said Estela Bryan, a claims examiner. You cannot be billed for any copayments, or charges your insurance does not cover. In fact, these amounts may be applied to the annual deductible, lowering your out of pocket costs when visiting civilian providers. KAHC needs patients to complete a “Third Party Collection Program/Medical Services Account/Other Health Insurance” form (DD Form 2569). For beneficiaries of active duty members or retirees, this form must be updated annually. This is done regardless of your insurance status, i.e.: insurance has changed, if you have no other health insurance or your insurance has stayed the same. Once the form is completed, you will be given a new yellow card. The card expires a year from the date of completion. Present this card with your military identification at every visit to every clinic including pharmacy, lab and radiology. As long as the card is current, you will not need to fill out the DD 2569 your visit. What does Kenner do with the monies that are recovered through the Third Party Collection Program? “They stay here at Kenner, increasing funds for more medical support staff, purchasing medications and upgrading to
more state of the art equipment,” said Capt. Van Tull, chief, Patient Administration. The ultimate goal of the Third Party Collections Program is to enhance the services Kenner provides. “Keep in mind, you may receive in the mail an information paper on the Other Health Insurance / Third Party Collection Program and a DD 2569. This will make getting the information updated easier because you can complete the form and return to Kenner at your next visit,” said Glory Wilson, a claims examiner. Remember, the collection of the other health insurance information is a DoD requirement, and there are penalties for individuals who fail to comply or provide false information. For further assistance with the Third Party Collection Program, stop by the Other Health Insurance desk in the pharmacy waiting area or call (804) 734-9937.
Lady Lexie Lexie, a German Shepherd mix who is 9 months old, is now availPHOTO BY KATHRYN C. WEIGEL able for adoption from the Fort Lee Stray Animal Facility, building 11027. An energetic pup, she enjoys running. There is a $45 adoption fee. Check out the facility’s other available pets on its Facebook page or by visiting the facility. Call (804) 652-5979 for hours and details.
‘Q’ Time at KAHC The Kenner Army Health Clinic is implementing a new queuing system for pharmacy, laboratory and radiology services to improve patient flow in these areas. The major change at the pharmacy is the need for a ticket to pick up refills. This will also increase patient privacy. Kiosks for dispensing the tickets are user-friendly and located in each area. The KAHC staff expects the new Q-Flow® system to reduce waiting times.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.
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All class times are 9 a.m. - noon. “Are You Ready to Start a Small Business� is set for April 4; “Business Plan, Legal Issues & Information Resources,� for April 18; “Financial Management and Recordkeeping Basics,� May 12; and “Financing the Business,� May 16. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
Coupon Exchange Kiwanis Chapter Interested in helping to form a Fort Lee Kiwanis International Chapter? An organizational meeting is set for March 22, 4:30 p.m., at the USO Center. Kiwanis is a community service organization that helps children in the United States and abroad. For details, call Cassandra Conover at (804) 861-8899 or email bossyda@aol.com.
A coupon exchange is planned for March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Jackson Circle Community Center, building 800. Reservations are requested because of space limitations. For details and reservations, call (804) 590-4282 or email couponerforlife@gmail.com.
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Child, Youth and School Services is offering Family Child Care certification classes March 20-30. Applications for the free classes are available at the Family Child Care office, building 10612 on Yorktown Drive. For details, call (804) 765-3850.
New storage space for recreational vehicles is now available on C Avenue just past 5th Street. The gated lot is well lit and has 100 spaces for small boats, jet skis and other small recreational vehicles. The cost is $30 a month or $300 a year for on-post residents and $45 a month or $450 a year for off-post residents. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
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AUSA Nominations Nominations for the 2012 Association of the U.S. Army Volunteer Family of the Year Award are due to chapters by May 1. Nominated Families may be active duty, National Guard, reserve, retired or Army Civilian. For details, call (1-800) 336-4570, ext. 2674 or 2684.
Evening of Jazz The 392nd U.S. Army Band Jazz Ensemble and the Hopewell High School Jazz Band will present an Evening of Jazz at 7 p.m. March 20 at Hopewell High, 400 S. Mesa Drive, Hopewell. Admission is free and open to the public. For details, call (804) 734-4323.
March Madness Events
Retired Chaplain (Col.) David P. Peterson will speak at the National Day of Prayer Breakfast on March 16, 6:30-8 a.m., at the Lee Club. Peterson was Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf’s chaplain during Desert Storm.
The March Madness college basketball games will be broadcast on the flat screens at the Sports Zone in building 3650 and the Overtime Sports Bar on the lower level of the Lee Club. The Second Round is March 15-16 with the Third Round on March 17-18 and Sweet 16 on March 22-23. The Elite 8 will be chosen March 24-25 with the Final Four on March 31. Game times vary. Both facilities will be open during normal hours for the games.
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Leisure Travel Show The Leisure Travel Services office will hold its annual Leisure Travel Show in the Sports Zone on March 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors will be on hand with information about local and national attractions. The free event is open to the public. For details, call (804) 765-3789.
‘Irish’ HideAway St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated to Irish music at the HideAway March 17, beginning at 6 p.m. Door prizes, games and drink specials will be available. For details, call (804) 765-1523.
USO Art Contest The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia is seeking artwork from school children to help decorate the walls of the USO centers at Fort Lee and Richmond International Airport during April, the Month of the Military Child. Entries must be patriotic and show a positive image of the military. They may feature any branch of service or military Families. They must include the USO logo. Entries must be received by mail or in person by March 30 at the airport USO, 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive, Richmond, Va., 23250. They also may be mailed to Capital One, (ATTN.: Michael McKenna,
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Registration opens at noon with games set to begin at 2 p.m. Participants must be at least 21 years old. For details, call (804) 734-6678.
Chili Cook-off
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The Prince George Ruritan Club and the Holiday Helper Association are hosting their first Chili Cook-off March 24. The cook-off will be held at the Post Field House, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. on March 24. Tickets cost $10, and the event is open to the public. Beverages and hot dogs will be available for an additional cost. All proceeds will benefit the community. For details, contact Mike Toter at (804) 895-2885 or miketoter@aol.com.
USO Coupon Group The Fort Lee USO’s coupon group will hold its first meeting March 22, noon - 1 p.m. at 1611 B Avenue, building 4055. Members will exchange coupons and share shopping tips as well as collect expired coupons to send to military spouses overseas. For details, call (804) 765-3045.
St. Patty’s Day Fun Irish games will be on tap at the Sports Zone on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The cost of participating in FMWR’s St. Pattylympics is $10 per two-person team. Prizes will be given for first, second and third place winners.
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Salute to Women Vets A Women Veterans Recognition Program is set for March 23, noon - 1 p.m., at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond. Women warrant officers will be the guest speakers. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. For details, call Beverly Ross at (804) 675-5389.
Marriage Seminar Military members and spouses are invited to attend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Seminars are slated for March 16 and May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m. For details and enrollment, call (804) 734-6381.
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FITNESS & SPORTS 10-Miler Try-outs Try-outs for the Fort Lee Army 10-Miler Team start March 24 with the White Bank Classic 5-Miler in Colonial Heights. There is a registration fee. The team is open to active duty Soldiers, retirees, Department of Defense Civilians, Family members and contractors working at Fort Lee. Another opportunity is the Ukrop’s 10K in Richmond on March 31. There is a registration fee. At 8 a.m. on April 14 and May 5 try-outs will begin at the Post Field House. No registration is required for these events. The Fort Lee Armed Forces Day 8-Miler is the last tryout chance. Registration is required for the May 19 race. It will begin at 8 a.m. For details, call (804) 734-6106.
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Women’s Martial Arts Women’s Self-Defense Martial Arts is a one-hour group exercise class that combines martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels. The class, for women only, meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $48 a month. A fitness card can now be used for this class. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
SKIES Unlimited is offering one-hour Zumba fitness classes for teens (13-17) at 3:30 p.m. and youth (8-12) at 4:30 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the Fort Lee Youth Center. The cost is $5 per session. At least five students must register for the class to be held. For registration and details, call the Parent Central Service Office at (804) 765-3196.
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Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration will be held in Prince George County Public Schools April 23-27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Parents should register children at the schools they will attend. To register, a child must be age 5 on or before Sept. 30. Documents required to attend school are a birth certificate, Social Security number, physical examination with certificate of immunizations and proof of residency. Parents should register their children in April even if all documents are not available then. For details, call (804) 733-2700.
Celtic Dance Event The Bon Air Library will host the Crossroads Irish Dance Troupe at its 9103 Rattlesnake Road, Richmond, facility on March 31, 2-3 p.m. Registration is recommended at www.library. chesterfield.gov or calling (804) 751-2275.
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‘Desire’ Trip A trip to New York City for area residents to see Petersburg native Blair Underwood starring in Tennessee Williams’ ÂłA Streetcar Named Desire´ is being hosted by Sycamore Rouge. The trip will be April 7, and tickets are on sale through March 16. The cost is $159 for transportation and the matinee performance. Seating is limited. For details, call (804) 957-5707.
ARGS Theater Students at the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg are offering ³An Evening of the Absurd,´ three one-act plays on March 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. and on March 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. For details and tickets, email ticNets#args.Xs or call (804) 722-0200, ext. 206.
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³Reminiscences of Petersburg:AWoman’s Perspective´ will be presented at Centre Hill Museum, 1 Centre Hill Ave., Petersburg on March 18 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. The program was developed by the Petersburg Department of Tourism, Museum and 9isitors Services in recognition of National Women’s History Month. Reservations are required. Tickets are $5 per person. Children under age 7 are free. For details and reservations, call (804) 733-2396.
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The Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St., Petersburg, is offering a six-session art class for home school students in kindergarten through 5th grade. It begins March 22, 1-2:15 p.m. The cost is $50 plus a $5 materials fee for non-members members’ cost is $5 less. For details about this and other art classes for adults and children, call (804) 861-4611 or visit www.Saalart.org.
The Petersburg Family YMCA and 9olunteer Families are sponsoring the First Friday Family Fun Night on April 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 120 N. Madison St. It is free. For details, call (803) 733-9333.
A free, one-hour small business information session is set for March 20, 3:30 p.m., at the Crater Planning District Commission Offices, 1964 Wakefield St., Petersburg. Reservations are required. For details and reservations, call (804) 5188-2003 or email hoodSa#loQgwood.edX.
Circus in Richmond The UniverSoul Circus is performing through March 18 at the Richmond International Raceway and Fairgrounds. Ticket prices range from $15-$28.50 and are available at www.ticNetPaster.coP or (1-800) 745-3000.
Finance Workshop An interactive workshop in personal finance is available at the Bon Air branch of the Chesterfield Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road, Richmond, on March 21, 6-8 p.m. Registration is recommended at ).8.1.#&&3/ or (804) 751-2275.
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