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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER | TUNES OF INSPIRATION
Lift your spirits with a new song 16th Ord. Battalion Chaplain
As part of my duties as the 16th Ordnance Battalion Chaplain, I have the privilege to support and occasionally speak at the Reload Christian Worship Service for advanced individual training Soldiers at the Ordnance Chapel – a.k.a. Ball Auditorium in Cohen Hall on the Ordnance Campus. One of the main missions of our chaplains’ group is to instill spiritual resiliency in young Ordnance warriors, and the Reload service has become the centerpiece of that effort. It is a venue in which we can offer hope-filled messages, many moments of prayer and an awesome array of music. That’s right, we really rock the hymns at Reload thanks to a talented worship team that includes
experienced musicians and vocalists. Among them is Mary Beth Weathington, a former 392nd Army Band member who eagerly shares her knowledge of music and enthusiasm for gospel hymns that celebrate the glory of Christ. Without a doubt, the success of
Reload has been its entertainment value and ability to capture the interest of the generation Xer’s in our Ordnance family. What has been accomplished at that service, I think, could be a lesson for us all. When is the last time you have allowed an inspiring mes-
sage or a song to lift your heart and help you forget the day-today anxieties of too much work, bad traffic, difficult relationships, financial problems, and so on? The song “Ordinary Love” by the legendary pop-rock group U2 includes these words, “All the beauty that’s been lost before wants to find us again …” and the famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the following, “God sent his singers upon earth with songs of sadness and of mirth; that they might touch the hearts of men, and bring them back to heaven again.” It is time to shake off the somber shackles of the past winter. Spring is here and we have just celebrated Easter, the day on the Christian calendar that reminds us to let go of the persecutions of the past and turn to the future where we may find new spiritual connections and opportunities if
Friendship a commodity in military Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Columnist
What makes a true friend? We could wax philosophic on the issue, carefully tempering real-life accounts with the wellresearched results of valid clinical studies of human
behavior and sociology. Or, we could just Google it. WikiHow.com has an impressive list of tips to help you decide whether your friend is true, and as an added bonus, each tip is accompanied by a delightfully gender-neutral cartoon illustration. According to
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the WikiHow authors – who I imagine in a dank sweatshop in the basement of some corporate highrise, tapping away at long banks of dusty computer terminals – true friends give support, listen, don’t badmouth, stick to their word, have no secret agenda and are super-fun to
hang out with. Just under the Stayfree ad, HuffingtonPost.com author Lindsay Holmes reported there are “11 Signs of a Genuine Friendship,” and they include “being present” and “having our backs.” On PsychologyToday.com, Dr. Alex Lickerman embrac-
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es the Japanese, submitting that true friendship is marked by a certain chemistry known as “kenzoku.” And on a chubby little site known as TinyBuddha. com, Lori Deschene offers an exhaustive list of the “25 Ways to Be a True Friend.” Despite the fact that I spent a whole 27 minutes scanning Google, my scientifically inadequate re-
search did not turn up one expert, author, blogger or Internet wacko who mentioned the length of the relationship. As a military spouse, this is a relief because if we were required to “be present” with a friend for a long period of time, military spouses wouldn’t have many friends at all. SEE FRIEND, PAGE 11
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we are willing to look for them and pray for them. Seek out the songs that lift your spirits both literally and figuratively. If you’re a fan of country or pop, try something new like hip-hop, alternative or other contemporary music. Take the time to truly enjoy a performance of the 392nd Army Band at Fort Lee. Go to a chapel service and join in the songs of praise. Or follow a different path … maybe your “new song” is picking up a good book to read, signing on to an inspiring blog or finding quiet time in a local park. Maybe the song of community service is to your liking. Help out at a food kitchen, join a community cleanup project and/or volunteer at the USO Center, ACS or the Red Cross. Achieving a new outlook and restoring one’s faith in the positive aspects of life are key building blocks of spiritual resiliency. “A merry heart does good like a medicine; but a broken spirit dries the bones,” Proverbs 17:22. Find your song and sing it boldly.
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A young Fort Lee community member grabs eggs at the Easter Extravaganza egg hunt Saturday on the Lee Club Lawn. For more photos, see Page 14.
)257 /(( 72 +2125 )$//(1 +(52(6 0$< Fort Lee’s 5th annual Run for the Fallen is set for May 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Participation is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Last year, a record 6,800 participants paid tribute to fallen military members by running and walking more than 19,500 miles. Each year, the total mile figure is reported to the National Run for the Fallen organization. The event features a 1-mile and 5-mile course. The rain date is May 9. “We like each participant to run or walk a mile for every service member who lost his or her life,” said Angela Bellamy, ACS Survivor Outreach Services
coordinator. “Our goal is to educate everyone on the importance of honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. We also want to let survivors know we honor them for the sacrifice their families have made by losing their loved ones – and we won’t ever forget. “This also is a time for our survivors to come out and show the banners and photos of their loved ones, and let the participants see who the individuals are and know their names,” she continued. “It’s also time for the runners and walkers to think about those they may have lost or who they are running for.”
The event will feature comments from Col. Paul K. Brooks, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander; a featured speaker; and a survivors’ lap led by the Virginia Patriot Guard. The featured speaker is Meghan Speicher-Harris from Jacksonville Beach, Fla. She will speak about her father, Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher, a fighter pilot who was the first American combat casualty in Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. His plane was shot down over Iraq, and he was reported missing in action until his remains were brought home in 2009. Bellamy said partici-
pants can pick up their race bibs on April 29, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, 4495 Crossing Blvd., Prince George, and April 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Army Community Service, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. “We want people to understand they can walk the 1-mile or 5-mile course, and this is not a competitive event,” noted Bellamy. The event is part of a national, nonprofit initiative that started when a group of civilians decided to run from Fort Irwin, Calif., to Arlington National Cemetery. If anyone would like to
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An unidentified veteran and member of the Patriot Guard motorcycle club bears the U.S. Flag during the pre-event activities of the 2014 Run for the Fallen observance at Williams Stadium. He was one of the record 6,800 participants for the event that honors those who died in uniform and their surviving family members.This year’s Run for the Fallen is set for May 2,10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
provide a photograph of a fallen service member to be placed along the route, it can be dropped off at Army Community Service or emailed to sos@leemwr. com. Check-in starts at 8:30
a.m. on the day of the event. To pre-register online, www.leemwr.com/ visit runforthefallen or call the SOS team at (804) 7346445 or 734-6446. – Staff Reports
FRPEDWLQJ VH[XDO DVVDXOWV Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj.Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM; sign the Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation during a ceremony at the CASCOM headquarters Friday. Part of the SAAM proclamation reads: “We all have a part in combating sexual assault and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month offers an excellent opportunity to focus attention on our individual roles. We should be able to identify situations that pose a risk for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other criminal behaviors and demonstrate the social courage to safely correct harmful behavior.” Units throughout the post have scheduled a variety of awareness month activities ranging from training classes and guest speakers to physical training runs and poster/essay contests.
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Double Gas Discounts at AAFES The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will double the discounts on gasoline purchases for MILITARY STAR® cardholders April 10-12. During these three days, drivers fueling up with their MILITARY STAR® card at an Exchange gas station will receive 10 cents off per gallon instead of the everyday 5-cents-per-gallon discount. For details on the features and benefits of the card, visit www.myecp.com.
New Petersburg Battlefield Hours Petersburg National Battlefield changed its hours of operations effective April 5. Park-wide facilities including visitor contact stations and governmental offices will be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Park gates, excluding the City Point and Five Forks Units, and tour roads will be open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. The battlefield grounds will continue to open daily at sunrise and close at sunset. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 200.
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Pvt. Cletus A. Asigre, an advanced individual training Soldier here, looks at his newly received citizenship certificate following a naturalization ceremony March 31 in the Soldier Support Center auditorium. A dozen Soldiers were sworn in as citizens during the bi-monthly event.
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A dozen Soldiers received their U.S. citizenship during a naturalization ceremony March 31 at the Soldier Support Center. Opening the event, Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, congratulated the inductees for their achievement that typically requires many months of study, background checks and paperwork processing. “I get very emotional when I talk about this because, to me, I think it’s probably one of the most life-changing days in your life,” said Taylor to the Soldiers who were about to swear in as citizens. “It’s different than joining the Army, because if you decide to enlist for three years, you can leave after that. This is a lifelong commitment you’re entering into. It’s something you’ve worked hard to achieve and to earn. “When you’re working toward something, it means so much more to you,” she said. “I congratulate you all for taking
this step – this commitment – just like you committed when you joined the Army to support and defend our nation.” The ceremony participants were then sworn in and presented certificates and U.S. flags with much formality and fanfare. Lt. Col. Scott Kindberg, 266th QM Battalion commander, noted how similar events in the past lacked the prestige he felt they deserved. His organization took over as the host of the bi-monthly event in October to bring back the “bling.” “The previous events were taking place in this small room at the Soldier Support Center, and all these Soldiers were hurriedly raising their hands and receiving their naturalization certificates,” he said. “I was like, ‘are you kidding me?’ It is such a big deal, and it was relegated to this small little room. “In some ways, these Soldiers have more appreciation for being a U.S. citizen than an actual U.S. citizen,” Kindberg continued. “They are very thankful of SEE CITIZENS, PAGE 15
Effective April 13, all Permanent Party Finance In-Processing Briefings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m., in the Soldier Support Center Auditorium, building 3400, 1401 B Ave. Appointments are made for senior staff only. For details, call (804) 734-6360.
Holocaust Days of Remembrance | April 17 Jay Ipson, a Holocaust survivor and co-founder and former executive director of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond, will be the featured speaker at a Holocaust National Days of Remembrance Observance set for April 17, 11 a.m., in the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The Army Logistics University will host the program. For details, call (804) 765-8043.
Life at Lee Vendor Opportunities Local organizations are invited to participate with displays at the 7th Annual Life at Lee event May 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This traditionally well-attended event celebrates the families that live on post. The deadline for reservations is May 1. For reservations and details, email priscilla.lewis@huntcompanies.com or call (804) 733-1558.
Fort Lee Housing Availability Fort Lee Family Housing has homes available for immediate occupancy. These include two, three and four-bedroom units that are open to active duty military families from all branches of service. All homes are equipped with energy efficient appliances, ceiling fans, central heat and air, garages, patios and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Lawn care and trash service is included in the rent. There are playgrounds, picnic areas and bike paths for residents to enjoy. To apply, stop by the Welcome Center at 1510 Sisisky Blvd. or visit www.fortleefamilyhousing.com. For details, call (804) 733-1558.
IG Office Services The Fort Lee Army Inspector General’s office is available to any community member seeking help with issues involving suspected misconduct and unfair or illegal business practices on the installation. All services are confidential. Walk-in services are available. The office hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Thursday, 1-4:30 p.m. The office is located in building 9028 on Mahone Avenue. For details and appointments, call (804) 765-1550.
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(ABOVE)Tonjia McCollum, an administrator for the Child,Youth and School Services department; Melissa Magowan, deputy to the garrison commander; and Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander; dance the “Hokey Pokey” during the opening ceremony of the Month of the Military Child kick-off celebration April 1 on the CYSS campus. (RIGHT) Children from theYorktown Drive Child Development Center sing “God Bless America” during the ceremony. CYSS will host a wide range of activities this month to celebrate military children. For details, call (804) 765-3857.
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Ordnance School ensures motorcycles are up-to-snuff for riding season Keith Desbois CASCOM Public Affairs
With the recent arrival of spring and the warmer temperatures it brings, motorcycles are starting to emerge from their winter “hibernation habitats.” It’s certainly an exciting time for bike enthusiasts who are just itching to get in the wind. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when accidents spike as a result of rushed or overlooked maintenance inspections, poor road conditions (caused by freezing temperatures over the winter), and rusty or inexperienced riding habits.
With that in mind, leaders of the 59th Ordnance Brigade here got a jumpstart on ensuring their troops are ready to ride by carrying out a safety inspection on April 1. Eighty-eight Soldiers participated in the event that consisted of checks for personal protective equipment, an inspection of each motorcycle’s overall mechanical condition and verification of the rider’s required documentation to include driver’s license, registration and motorcycle safety course card. “It’s important to ensure the riders’ motorcycle classes are upto-date as well, and that they understand the importance of per-
sonal protective equipment and know how to use it correctly,” said Staff Sgt. Jessica Sites, Ordnance School instructor-writer and brigade motorcycle mentor. “Most important, though, is the emphasis on safety. We’re planting that thought in their heads because we really want all our riders to think safety first while out on the road.” The inspection was conducted in three sessions – early morning, lunch and evening – to accommodate the different work schedules of the Soldiers. The large turnout showed the importance the riders placed on being as safe as possible, Sites noted. For more information on mo-
)DPLO\ H[SUHVVHV WKDQNV WR /HH IXQHUDO GHWDLO 6ROGLHUV With hugs, handshakes and many boxes of Girl Scout cookies, the daughter and granddaughters of retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Harry Lee Cruey delivered a heartfelt thank you to the Fort Lee Soldiers who served on his March 14 funeral detail in Hopewell. The surviving family members visited with the troops at a March 30 get-together in the Soldier Support Center Casualty Assistance Office. Sandra Cruey, daughter of the 21-year Army veteran, presented each of them a letter that summed up the significance of their presence at the memorial service and burial. “The role each of you played in the tribute mission contributed to a flawless, beautiful and emotional ceremony, which genuinely touched our hearts,” read a passage from the first para-
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Sandra Cruey – standing, center right – and her daughters Rachael and Alex, pose with the Soldiers who served on the funeral detail for their father/grandparent, retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Harry Lee Cruey, during a March 30 get-together at the Fort Lee Casualty Assistance Office in the Soldier Support Center.
graph of the letter. It also noted how the endless rain that day only made the detail’s task more difficult. “The way in which you carried out the ceremonial duties would have made him so proud,” the family also wrote. “If there was even the slightest mistake, it was not apparent to our eyes. We wit-
nessed a poignant ceremony that honored a very brave man whom we love deeply. “Your participation in this touching ceremony will forever hold a profound meaning to our family,” read the concluding paragraph. “As brave and honorable Soldiers, you provide a service to families during
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Staff Sgt. Robert Parrish, Ordnance School instructor-writer and assistant brigade motorcycle mentor, inspects Staff Sgt. Larry Lloyd’s bike during the 59th Ordnance Brigade’s mass motorcycle safety inspection April 1. Lloyd is an advanced individual training platoon sergeant.
torcycle safety or to register for a motorcycle class (active duty only), contact the Fort Lee Safety
a very difficult time. Please let someone you love deeply know how proud we are of you because you showed our daddy – a very patriotic man – the respect and honor he truly deserved.” Cruey, 84, was a former Fort Lee employee. While in uniform, he completed two combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, three daughters, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. “Honoring Those Who Served” is the title of the DOD program for providing dignified military funeral honors to veterans who have defended the nation. Upon the family’s request, Public Law 106-65 requires that every eligible veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United States burial flag and the playing of “Taps.” To learn more about the military funeral honors program, visit https://www. dmdc.osd.mil/mfh/. – Staff Reports
Office at (804) 765-3127 or go online to https://imc.army.mil/ AIRS.
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Fire Capt. Stephan Southard of the Fort Lee Fire Department, reads “Toot” to about 20 children during the weekly Storytime program at the Fort Lee Community Library in the Army Logistics University Wednesday. Sparky the fire dog also met and shook hands with the children during the session. Southard, along with two other firemen, explained their duties and demonstrated some specialty equipment.The visiting first-responders also sang songs with the kids.
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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT
&$52/<1 0,7&+(// Hometown: Charleston, S.C. Family: Married with two children. Three sisters and one brother. Job title: Lead infant teacher at Yorktown Child Development Center How long at Fort Lee? “My husband and I were stationed here 7 years ago. I’ve worked for Child, Youth and School Services for 6 years. I’ve been in the field of childcare for going on 20 years.” How did you get started with the federal government? “When we were stationed in Germany, I used to do in-home day care. From there, I’ve worked at different child development centers at different Army installations.” Thoughts on working environment: “I’m the type of person who can get along with everybody. I try to keep the peace. I don’t like a lot of drama. My main
focus is the children – that’s what we are here for. My co-workers and I laugh together, but our main focus is the children.” Motivation for the job: “The children. I love children and that’s what keeps me coming. Even if I am having a bad day when I come in, just to see one of them come up and smile and give me a hug; that makes my day.” Something you can’t live without: “God. I need him every day of my life. That’s how I make it through life – having that personal relationship with God.” Favorite spot to go on vacation: “I’ve got so many, but my favorite is Florida, especially Disney World. That’s a spot where my mom, sisters and I go almost every year, but I haven’t been able to go for the last few years because of school. I love Disney World.” Favorite quote: “Philippians
4:13. ‘I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.’” Favorite book: “Right now, since I’m in school, I’m reading lots of books. I don’t have a favorite book or author.” Favorite foods: “I love fried chicken, pizza, and macaroni
and cheese. I have a lot of favorite foods, but those are my top three.” Worst fear: “My worst fear would be that day when I stand before God and he say I cannot enter. That’s my worst fear. But that’s not going to happen. I’m getting in there.” Pet peeve: “People who have so much education but they don’t use it. You have to tell them what to do. I shouldn’t have to tell you what to do when you have that much education.” Talents: “I praise-dance at my church, and I like to sing.” Hobbies: “I like going on walks. I like listening to music. I like to relax when I have downtime.” Life lesson to share: “Keep God first in your life. Always seek him in everything you do. He will show you the way.” Someone you admire: “I admire my mom and the faith she has. My father wasn’t the best dad and she put up with a lot,
but I’ve never seen her get angry. I admire her faith in God and how she taught us that way. Even though he did not treat her the way she should be treated, she stuck by his side until he passed.” Qualities you admire in others: “Good personality. Sense of humor. Stick with life, because life is hard. When I see someone not giving up, that’s something to admire.” Something people would be surprised to know about you: “That I can get angry. A lot of them look at me and think that I can’t. But I have a side that people don’t want to see.” Future aspirations: “I’m working on my master’s degree in special education so I’m looking to go to the school system. I may start out teaching, but I would like to be on the team that helps kids work on their individual educational programs. That’s my goal for now. – Compiled by Amy Perry
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(RIGHT) Chaplain (Col.) Claude Crisp, Fort Lee garrison chaplain, delivers the sermon during the Easter Sunrise Service Sunday at Liberty Chapel. About 150 community members attended the event that was originally scheduled to take place at the 1st Logistics Memorial. With temperatures hovering below the 40 degree mark, the coordinators decided to move it indoors.The service was followed by a breakfast, also at the chapel. (BELOW) Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter, CASCOM chaplain, leads the congregation as it sings “He Lives” during the opening moments of the Sunrise Service.
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(ABOVE)The Colonial Brass ensemble from the 392nd Army Band performs at the Easter Sunrise Service. Pictured are Staff Sgt. Jeremy Morrison, Staff Sgt. Stephen Reier, Spc. Samantha Griffin, Spc. Claude Lumley and Spc. Jessica Williams. (RIGHT) Mary Beth Weathington sings “Forever” during the Sunrise Service. Weathington is a former 392nd Army Band musician who now works with the religious support team on the Ordnance Campus.
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(RIGHT) Sergeants 1st Class Cierra Caldwell and Lon Murrey sign a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program pledge during a 262nd Quartermaster Battalion gathering Friday in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.The Life Line Battalion conducted an awareness run, a poster and essay contest, and the signing ceremony involving every command team and cadre member in the battalion.The pledge expresses the 262nd’s commitment to prevent sexual harassment and assault in its ranks. (BELOW) Soldiers from Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, form the shape of the awareness ribbon for the SHARP Program following an early morning run Friday in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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(ABOVE) A Fort Lee firefighter begins his descent from the rappel tower during a March 30-31 training exercise at the post range complex.The first responders routinely conduct technical rescue drills where they practice the extraction of individuals who can’t be reached by ladders or conventional fire truck aerial apparatus. During this latest training event, they had to set up a rappel system and rescue a practice dummy representing an unconwww.facebook.com/Whiskey.Warriors.266 scious victim from the middle of the tower.
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Sgt. 1st Class Brandy Mitchell proudly poses with the Order of Samuel Sharpe award she was presented on April 2 at the 832nd Ordnance Battalion headquarters. The award is presented to individuals who have served the Army Ordnance Corps “with demonstrated integrity, moral character and professional competence.”
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(ABOVE) Soldiers from Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, pose for a group photo at Maymont Mansion, Richmond, where they provided volunteer support for the Easter activities there on Saturday. (LEFT) Soldiers from Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, show enthusiastic smiles as they stand ready to operate the snack stand during a recent movie night at www.facebook.com/832DOrdnanceBattalion North Elementary School, Prince George.
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relationships can be difďŹ cult Continued from page 2 Most military families move every two or three years. When we leave one duty station for another, we say goodbye to the friends we made there, keeping in touch through holiday cards and social media. At our new duty stations, we slowly form new relationships. Our “friendsâ€? become those people in our immediate location – whether we live on base or out in the community – even though we have other long-term friends far away. So, when we have a party, we need someone to pick us up from the auto mechanic, we need a name for the “emergency contactâ€? on our kids’ school forms, or we’re just looking for someone to sit in the driveway and drink wine with, we call our “friendsâ€? in the local area. When significant events (birth, illness or loss) happen in the lives of military families, the length of their relationships has no bearing on their friends’ desire to help out. For example, when I had an early miscarriage while stationed at JAC Molesworth in England, we were touched by the flowers, cards, condolences and phone calls from other military families we hardly knew. Similarly, while stationed at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., I signed up to make a meal for a new
family who moved into base housing and just had a baby. I rang their doorbell on my assigned night and said, “Hi, you don’t know me. I’m Lisa, and I live down the street. I made you a Shepherd’s Pie ... can I see the baby?� Military life is unique, and our friendships differ from civilian culture in that camaraderie forms the basis of many of our relationships. We value unspoken trust and support among people working for a common cause, without regard to the length of the relationship. So, when your new civilian friend has a significant event in her life, she may think it’s a little odd when you show up with a lasagna, offer to drive her kids to school and mop her kitchen floor. But do it anyway. You may have only met her two months ago in the preschool pick up line, but she is your friend and she needs help. She’ll eventually understand that even though military friends don’t always fit those internet checklists, they more than make up for any shortcomings in shared history with loyalty, sincerity and dedication. And that, my friend, is a major “check in the box.� Moe cloumns by Lisa Molinari can be found at www. themeatandpotatoesoflife. com
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(TOP) CA horde of 4-to-6-year-old children races for candy-filled eggs during the 2015 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza Sunday on the Lee Club Lawn.The event featured an egg hunt, Easter tattoos and pictures with the Easter bunny. (ABOVE) Marcus Carlson grabs eggs as his father, Jared Carlson of the 71stTransportation Battalion, watches.
(ABOVE) Mackenzie Green picks up a plastic egg to place in her Easter basket. (TOP LEFT) A young Fort Lee community member grabs for eggs. (BOTTOM LEFT) A volunteer places a temporary Easter tattoo of an egg on the arm of Avery Egleton.The event also included a bounce house obstacle course and several inflatable games.
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Distracted driving awareness campaign seeks to save lives In partnership with the National Safety Council, the Fort Lee Safety Office is supporting Distracted Driving Awareness Month with initiatives to help save lives by raising awareness through various means of communication. The NSC reported that 80 percent of American drivers believe hands-free devices are safer than using a handheld phone. This, however, is just not the case. More than 30 studies show hands-free devices are no safer because the brain remains distracted by the conversation. When talking on a cellphone, drivers can miss seeing up to half of what’s around them, such as traffic lights, stop signs and pedestrians. Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America’s roadways. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the number of people killed in distractionaffected crashes decreased slightly from 3,360 in 2011 to 3,328 in 2012. An estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle
crashes involving a distracted driver – a nine percent increase from the estimated 387,000 people injured in 2011. An estimated 1-in-4 car crashes involves cellphone use Many distractions exist while driving, but cellphones are at the top of the list because so many drivers use them for long periods each day. Nearly everyone has seen a driver distracted by a cellphone, but when you are the one who is
distracted, it’s easily overlooked. View the video clip at the following link to see the deadly consequences of texting while driving – https://www.youtube.com/ watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=S_-6EoNhitg Keep in mind that “Hands-free is not fiskfree” The following link to the distracted.gov website provides information on the driving laws that pertain to distracted driving in each state: http://www.distrac-
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being in the military and receiving their citizenship. So I said we would take on the ceremony to make it more special to honor those Soldiers and welcome them to becoming citizens.” After learning that he had several naturalized citizens in his battalion, Kindberg started tapping them to serve as guest speakers during the ceremonies. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Ashley Rivera from the
Philippines was the guest speaker for the March 31 event and told the Soldiers about her experience in earning her citizenship. “Being a U.S. citizen is a big step, and it opens new doors for you,” said Rivera, who came to America when she was 17. “When I got to America, I thought the people here were great and I wanted to be a citizen. That was my first goal in this country, and I joined the Navy to help me reach that goal.” Pvt. Ray Aguko, a Soldier in the
tion.gov/get-the-facts/statelaws.html. The Safety Office will be disseminating weekly distracted driving awareness information in the Traveller, through the installation-wide email and social media, and via television monitors across post. Join the Safety Team effort and help save lives by taking advantage of the many tools and resources available to discourage distracted driving. For additional information, contact June Milligan in the Safety Office at june.e.milligan.civ@mail. mil or (804) 765-3129. Some additional resources and links for viewing include: https://safety.army.mil; h t t p : / / w w w. n s c . o r g / learn/NSC-Initiatives/ Pages/distracted-drivingresources.aspx; http:// www.nhtsa.gov; and http://www.nsc.org/learn/ NSC-Initiatives/Pages/ distracted-driving-handsf re e - i s - n o t - r i s k - f re e infographic.aspx. – Fort Lee Safety Office
91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic – advanced individual training course here, said he was thrilled to be a citizen and he appreciated the event. “The ceremony was heartwarming,” said Aguko, who came to America from Kenya on a student visa. “It reminded me of when I first came to this country from about eight years ago. It’s been a long time coming. “Last year, my best friend enlisted in the military, and I decided to give back to the country that has given me so much,” he continued. “I look back over the last eight years and I’ve had so many opportunities even without being a citizen.”
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The Fort Lee Travellers are the No. 1 seed entering this weekend’s Washington Area Military Athletic Conference playoffs after finishing he regular season with a league-best 12-2 record. There are many reasons for the team’s ascent – God, first and foremost – said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Marvin Michael, but the team’s ability to play together has been critical to notching wins. “I think chemistry has been our coup de grace,” said the longtime installation coach. “They have really gelled. I’ve got guys who are good on the inside and guys who are good on the outside.” First Sgt. Johnny Bryant is the first name that emerges from Michael’s collective memory as the team’s spark, fire and engine. The Soldier assigned to the Army Logistics University has been both aggressive and reliable from behind the arch.
the No. 1 seed as they enter the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference post-season tournament this weekend at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington.
“He’s leading the team in scoring in terms of 3-point shooting,” said Michael. “In any given game, he can give you 10-15 threes. It’s like going to the bathroom – it’s just that easy for him.” Michael said experience also has been a pivotal factor during the regular season. “I’ve got guys who are experienced and who are sharing their knowledge with the younger guys who are still learning,” he said. Notwithstanding the team’s record, Michael said the usual set of challenges were apparent this year as in season’s past – chiefly, personnel turnover from deployments and permanent changes of station. “The biggest challenge is getting at least 95 percent of my guys to the game,” he said. “Some of the guys on the team are in school (students attending ALU) and have community outreach obligations or class projects that take them away for the weekends.” This weekend when the team travels to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington for the double-elim-
ination tourney, Michael said he will have most of his players. He will need every weapon as the team challenges perennial WAMAC powerhouses Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the National Capital Region Marines team. “They’ve been known to have dominant squads,” said Michael, noting his team is 1-1 against the Marines this season. The Travellers defeated JBMHH by 14 points on March 1. “The way the bracket is set up, we’ll have to go through both teams to get to the championship.” The Travellers under Michael will be seeking its first men’s crown. Already the owner of several Travellers’ women’s titles, the Florida native said he is not taking the opposition for granted. “It’s a blessing, considering I’ve only coached the guys’ team three or four years,” he said. “So to be in this position, I feel honored.” Michael said he would like to thank FMWR and the fans as well as Calvin Chambliss for his teams’s successful season.
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(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Isaiah Brown, Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, launches himself above the net to deliver a powerful spike during his team’s contest against Bravo Co., 244th QM Bn., in a daytime volleyball gameTuesday at Clark Fitness Center. Papa defeated Bravo in two separate matches to up its record to 8-0. • Mark Liu, Papa Co., follows through on a spike. • RomeTenorio, Bravo Co., reminds his teammates to use their heads. • Sgt. Ricardo Vacamedina, coach, Papa Co., compliments the play of team members after the win. • Daniel Stahl, Kyla Manning and Cristi Leal, Papa, Co. watch the ball go back and forth during the match. Playoffs for the league begin next week.
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MEDCOM offers commissions for enlisted troops After eight years serving as a combat medic, then Staff Sgt. Clinton Bunker decided to advance his career by obtaining a nursing degree and becoming an Army officer. Now a nurse in the Army, 1st Lt. Bunker works in the intensive care unit at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital on Fort Campbell, Ky. “I wanted to work in a hospital,” Bunker said, “and (as a combat medic) I worked with a couple of physician assistants who advised me to go into the Interservice Physician Assistant Program. But when I compared that program to the Army Enlisted Commissioning Program. I decided it was a better fit for what I wanted to do. “The nursing program allowed me the ability to choose the school I wanted,” Bunker continued. “It also gave me a chance to
get my family together. I chose to go to a school near my hometown of Cabot, Ark.” Bunker graduated with a bachelor’s in nursing from the Arkansas Technical University Nursing School with a grade point average of 3.7 in 2012. He was inducted into the International Honor Society for Nursing upon graduation. “Maintaining your grades while in nursing school is critical to remaining in the program,” said Maj. James Campbell, AECP manager, Health Services Directorate, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox, Ky. “While in school, the student retains the rank they held when entering the program. They are assigned to a company at Fort Sam Houston, (Texas), but their only job is to be a student.” As a program manager
Campbell isn’t responsible for recruiting the AECP participants. That is done by Medical Recruiting Brigade recruiters throughout the U.S., Germany and Puerto Rico. However, once in the program, Campbell advises the student on all AECP requirements and mentors them about opportunities and responsibilities as a an Army nurse. Since the program can take anywhere from 14 to 24 months to complete, the move to a university is considered a PCS. Currently, those in school will receive up to $18,000 per year for education. In addition, they continue to receive the pay and benefits matching their rank. “Each prospective candidate must have a conditional letter of acceptance from an approved university,” Campbell explained. “Once accepted, their application packet is then sent to a one-timea-year board for approval. This way, once a person is accepted into the AECP they already have the college approval.” Spc. Athanasia Ashley chose a university in South Carolina instead of one closer to her home in Patterson, Ga. when she found out the state had additional aca-
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demic requirements that would have kept her in school longer. “I just did a Google search for nursing schools and came up with Francis Marion University in Florence, S.C.,” Ashley said. “I started school in January 2013 and graduated on Dec.13, 2014. Right now, I am waiting for a class date to go to Basic Officer Leader Course, then I will be on assignment as a nurse.” According to Campbell, all AECP graduates enter the U.S. Army Nurse Corps as a medicalsurgical nurse. After one-and-ahalf to two years, they are eligible to move into a nursing specialty if they so choose. Both Bunker and Ashley said they hope to become a Certified-Registered Nurse Anesthetist in the future. Campbell said the AECP is open to members of the National Guard, the Army Reserve, and the active-duty Army. While being a Soldier is a requirement of the program, having experience in a medical field is not. Although Bunker was a combat medic and Ashley joined the Army in 2009 as a medical laboratory technician, Campbell said anyone with a desire to become a nurse can apply as long as the required pre-
requisites are met. Since contacting a recruiter with the Medical Recruiting Brigade is the first step in this process, Campbell recommends interested candidates contact the local medical recruiting center. According to Campbell, recruiters from local recruiting centers will provide several briefings on the AECP at military installations in the months ahead. However, it is not necessary to wait for the briefing to begin the process. To find an MRB recruiter, visit www. healthcare.goarmy.com and select the “Contact a Recruiter” option. Then choose AMEDD (medical) in the “My Interest” drop down menu, put in your zip code and click on the “Search” button. Upon completion of the program AECP graduates owe the Army four years of service. Although guard, reserve and active-duty service members are eligible to enter the program, Campbell noted the four years after graduation must be completed as an active-duty Army health care provider. The application deadline (for a completed packet) for AECP in fiscal 2015 is July 1.
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Kenneth Privratsky, a retired Army major, speaks to students in the Theater Logistics Program, Logistics Captains’ Career Course, and Transportation Basic Officer Leader Course, about logistics during the Falklands War during an April 1 presentation at the Army Logistics University. A unique aspect of the conflict was it was the largest airnaval combat operation between modern forces since World War II. Privratsky highlighted challenges associated with coordinating logistics over extended air and sea lines of communication. He also provided leadership comments to the young officers, reminding them to always be humble and to remain flexible during this time of transition. He stressed the importance of joint service operations and the utility of studying military history to solve Contributed Photo current and future challenges.
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KENNER CONNECTION | PROACTIVE PLANNING DECREASES WAITING TIMES
Schedule school physicals, shots early to avoid rush Corretta Custis Nurse Case Manager, Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic
Now is the time to bring children’s immunization records and physical exams up-to-date for the next school year. It’s also time for kindergarten registration and children will need a physical exam before beginning school in September. The Pediatric Clinic within Kenner Army Health Clinic stresses, “Do not wait until the last minute. Make an appointment early.” Who needs to come in? Military dependents going through kindergarten registration need immunization and physical exam records completed. The child also may need a Lead
Screening if he or she has not had one. Older children enrolling in Virginia schools for the first time also need a physical exam. Exams for children already in the Virginia schools are not required and need not be scheduled unless they need an annual sports physical or are involved in special programs that require one. Remember, sports physicals for high school athletes need to be completed and dated after May 1. If parents just want their children to have an annual physical, the staff requests they wait until the child’s birth month, or an alternate time, to schedule one. This will allow adequate appointments for those students who truly need to be seen for school entrance.
Another point to keep in mind is July and August are extremely busy times in the clinic for physicals due to the high-volume of incoming family members related to PCS moves. The clinic does not recommend scheduling routine physicals during such times unless it is an urgent medical issue. Make routine appointments before midJune or after mid-September. This assistance is greatly appreciated. How to get an appointment? Parents should call the KAHC appointment line at 866-LEEKAHC (866-533-5242) to schedule one. Appointments also can be scheduled using Tricare Online accounts. Parents who have questions or concerns may call the Pediatric Clinic at (804) 734-9125
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deals mostly with Soldier’s uniforms – sewing nametapes, etc.,” said the Army’s senior 92S, emphasizing SLCR specialists also have the capability to repair tents, vehicle canvases and other light textiles. He said a 13th CSSB unit
is an example of how diverse the renovation business is. “It’s predominately uniforms, but a lot of it is making alterations to ruck sacks and assault packs and repairing tents and the canvases on humvee doors” he said. “We are really soliciting the rest of the installation that we can provide repairs.
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complished, Townes said in-house renovation services could disappear in about two years. He said the scheduled deactivation of two of the four remaining field service elements will almost seal clothing repair’s fate. Change is never easy, he said. “The only thing that likes to see change is a baby,” he said, making light of the situation. “It is what it is.”
Like Townes, Master Sgt. JennyAnne Bright said she is resigned to the inevitable but understands the road map the Army has charted for her MOS. “I think it is something the Army really needs,” said the 92S course manager, “but I know the Army is trying to shape us into something else. We’re growing our 92 Sierras to do other things.” Stay tuned, she said.
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during normal business hours for assistance. Why schedule and come in so early? The sooner the children come in, the less time they will have to to wait, and waiting is risky. Children may not be allowed in school without up-to-date physicals and immunizations. Are there any restrictions? Yes, for parents who have more than one child being seen, report early enough for all children to be screened before the first appointment time. If multiple appointments are made with different providers, remember that both parents will need to attend unless there is more than an hour between the appointment times. These appointments are only for school physicals and sports physicals. All physicals are by appointment only. What should parents bring for their child’s physical? All immunization records, any
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EVENTS FLASC, Kenner 5K, Health Expo | April 11 Kenner Army Health Clinic and the Fort Lee Area Spouses Club will sponsor the Pineapple Express 5K Run and KAHC Health Expo April 11, 7 a.m., in the clinic parking lot off A Avenue. The run registration fee is $35 for adults; $30 for FLASC members; and $22 for students. For registration and details for the run, email flascevents@gmail.com. For details on the Health Expo, call (804) 734-9086.
KAHC Stakeholder Meeting | April 13 Kenner Army Health Clinic will hold a patient and stakeholder advisory council meeting April 13, 4:30 p.m., in KAHC Conference Room 2 (Room C-102). The topics include TRICARE and TRICARE online, and the Performance
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FMWR Library Poetry Program | April 15 In honor of National Poetry Month, the Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will host an “I’m Coming Home” Poetry Workshop, April 15, 5-6 p.m. The free program will use writing exercises, art and other tools to create poetry that tells stories about what it means to be a member of the military community. Pre-registration is advised. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street. For registration and details, call (804) 765-8095.
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FMWR Beer and Wine Tasting | April 17 A spring wine, beer and food tasting will be held April 17, 5 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. Tickets are $15 for members and active duty military, and $20 for all others. The cost includes wine and beer tasting, food and a commemorative wine glass. Individuals must 21 or over and an ID will be required for entry. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
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Saturday Nights in the Jazz Lounge | April 11 Old-school rhythm and blues, jazz and soul is featured on Saturday nights in the Jazz Lounge at the Regimental Club, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. The next dates are April 11 and 18. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
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Fort LeeTroop 912 Eagle Scout Manpreet Dhaliwal, center, proudly poses with his new Eagle Badge flanked by Scoutmaster Chris Newton; his fatherTarlochan; his sister Anupreet; his mother Kulwinder; Committee Chair Rommel Meza; and Eagle Advisor Kimberly Meza at a ceremony in Petersburg March 29. Dhaliwal received Scouting’s highest award during the program, and he is theTroop’s 113th Eagle Scout. His project entailed putting up a removable volleyball net and making four movable benches for the Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Petersburg. He is a junior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies in Richmond.
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Calendar, continued SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR Total Body Workout | April 13-14 FMWR Sports will offer a variety of free total body workout classes April 13-14. The sessions at MacLaughlin Fitness Center are April 13, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Core and Cardio; 5:30-6:15 p.m., Aerobics; 6:30-7:15 p.m., Zumba; April 14, 5:306:15 p.m., Boot Camp; and 6:30-7:15 p.m., Iyengar Yoga. On April 14, 4:30-5:10 p.m., a CrossFit session is set for the Post Field House. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and eligible Family and MWR fitness facility patrons to attend the classes. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
FMWR Skeet and Trap Shoots | April 25-26 Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation holds several registered skeet and trap shoots during the year at the Trap and Skeet Range, adjacent to building 15014 on 5th Street. The next three skeet shoots will be held April 25-26, May 2-3 and June 6-7, 9 a.m. Trap shoots are set for April 26, May 31 and June 28, also at 9 a.m. The cost varies per shoot. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 765- 2210.
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Free Movies at Beacon Theatre | Ongoing The Beacon Theatre in Hopewell now offers free showings of old-time western movies on various dates throughout each month. Participants are asked to bring a donation of nonperishable food for the local foodbank. The next movie is McLintock starring John Wayne on April 12 at 2:30 p.m. The theatre is located at 401 N. Main St. For other details, call (804) 446-3457.
Prince George Kite Festival | April 11 The Prince George County Parks and Recreation Department will host its 3rd annual Kite Festival April 11, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Temple Park, 14307 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. This free event will feature kite demonstrations and fun contests for all groups. The event includes a 1K fun run for children, ages 5-12. For details, call (804) 458-6164.
Human Evolution Discussion | April 11 An open panel discussion about the coexistence of science and religion is set for April 11, 3-4:30 p.m., at the Chesterfield Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Doctors Connie Bertka and Jim Miller, co-chairs of the Smithsonian Institution’s Broader Social Impacts Committee, will facilitate the conversation that is associated with the ongoing Human Origins exhibit that also can be seen at the Central Library. Registration for the panel discussion is required. Visit http://library.chesterfield.gov.
Workforce Recruiting Event | April 17 Virginia Department of Veterans Services will host a workforce recruiting event April 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 1025 Boulders Parkway, Richmond. Companies will “pitch” their job openings and conduct screening and networking sessions at the free event for military veterans, members of the national guard or reserve, or active duty service members with less than three months until the end of active service. Resumes are required for registration. For details, email allen.fryman@dvs. virginia.gov.
VWM 5K Run-Walk to Remember | April 18 The 4th Annual Virginia War Memorial 5K Run-Walk to Remember is set for April 18, 8 a.m., at 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The event will honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans and active military personnel. Registration is $25 for runners or walkers over age 12 until April 16. After that date, the fee is $35. Prior to the main event, children ages 3-12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s FunRun. Race packet pick-up will be held 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., April 17 at VWM. For registration and details, visit www. vawarmemorial.org.
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SPRING CAREER FAIR Wednesday, April 22nd 10 am 2 pm Constant Convocation Ctr. 4320 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia Meet face-to-face with representatives from Hampton Roads top employers with job openings as well as educational institutions with training opportunities to prepare you for a new career. ✓ Free Admission ✓ Dress Professionally ✓ Polish up that résumé and don’t miss this chance to give your career the boost it deserves!
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Extended Family Fashion Show | April 18 Tickets are now on sale for the Extended Family Fashion Show on April 18, 4 p.m., at the Benedict Civic Club, 500 Fleet St., Petersburg. The cost is $10 per person, which includes light refreshments. All proceeds will go to the Families United Foundation Project, a nonprofit program that provides youth learning opportunities. For tickets, call (804) 919-2897.
RECRUITERS: To reserve your booth space, please contact Denise Wilson at (757) 446-2143 or via email at denise.wilson@pilotonline.com
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