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Academy troops gather for morale run OTHER FORT LEE PHOTOS PAGES 16-17 MOMC PARADE SHOWS SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY Fort Lee closes Month of Military Child observance with a special celebration featuring the 392nd Army Band, train rides and more SEE PAGE 19
SCHOOL RELOCATES FIELD TRAINING Transportation School moves 88N ďŹ eld training from A.P. Hill to Fort Lee SEE PAGE 3
APPRECIATING VOLUNTEERS Fort Lee holds annual reception to recognize unpaid contributions SEE PAGE 11
SNAKES A-OK While the reptiles may creep you out, it helps the environment if you let them live SEE PAGE 12
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JOB SEEKERS
Transitioning Soldiers should dress for success new-found freedom comes a new set of responsibilities – a new set of choices and consequences of choices. For example, if you’re not required to wear a uniform every day – what will you wear? If you don’t have military protocol to guide your mannerisms, how will you conduct yourself? “Transitioning back to civilian life is an exciting time, but stress can creep in when you face a lot of variables that you’re not used to working with,� said Mitchell Lee, transition coordinator in the G3 Operations directorate of the Installation Management Command. If you’re interviewing for employment, the way you dress matters. The way you carry yourself matters. Physical ap-
RCI addresses BAH, rent increases I am in a current lease agreement with The Villages at Fort Lee. In January, we received a BAH increase for my rank. Why did my monthly rent payment increase? The BAH Increase/
Decrease is identified in the current lease agreement with The Villages at Fort Lee for all residents. In paragraph 2 of the agreement, it states, “The allotment will be increased or decreased
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pearance and body language are critical in shaping the interviewer’s first impression of you. That impression forms in about two seconds or less, and lays the groundwork for the rest of the encounter. If you’re not comfortable with your new civilian suit and don’t know how to interact professionally, your chance of success decreases tremendously. You want your first impression to be not just a good one, but a great one. The fact is, if you’ve worn the uniform of your country long enough to get used to it, your skills are rusty and you’ll have to get back up to speed. You can do it, but you can use a little help. “The adjustment process is a little daunting, but there are
whenever increases or reductions occur to the senior service member’s BAH rate.� This is transparent to the service member if the MAC allotment option is chosen. As a quick reminder, the DA RCI Policy for Rent at Residential Communities Initiatives Projects dated April 28, 2005, states in paragraph 2, ‘it is Army
“don’ts� while dressing for interviews s 7EAR A LAPEL PIN OR MINiature medals s 7EAR TIE CLIP OR PIN s 7EAR A COLLAR STAY s 7EAR BRACERS OR SUSpenders s 7EAR A VEST NOT EVEN a matching vest that came with your suit s 7EAR CUFF LINKS FRENCH cuffs s 7EAR MILITARY ISSUE shoes s 7EAR MILITARY ISSUE glasses
alone. Use the resources available to succeed during this important transition period,� Lee said. – U.S. Army Installation Management Command
policy that rents charged to service members at installations with privatized housing will be based on the Basic Allowance for Housing for their rank at the with-dependents rate of the installation that the privatized housing supports.� (Information provided by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC)
The Fort Lee “Travellerâ€? is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without speciďŹ c clearance except material speciďŹ cally designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs OfďŹ ce, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Travellerâ€? are not necessarily the ofďŹ cial view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political afďŹ liation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is conďŹ rmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Travellerâ€? is an unofďŹ cial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private ďŹ rm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs OfďŹ ce of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
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SAN ANTONIO – Moving from an orderly, regimented military world to an eclectic, sometimes unstructured civilian world presents new opportunities – and some dilemmas – for transitioning service members seeking the next job or career. Military service is rigorous and demanding, especially through long years of war and multiple deployments. Many service members look forward to their transition to civilian life, eagerly anticipating conventional working hours, more time with family and friends, and relief from the disruption of dayto-day life caused by long and repeated deployments. At the same time, with this
plenty of reference materials to help you work through it,� Lee said. “Your Army Career and Alumni Program office has advice for any aspect of the job search, and an Internet search engine will net many links to articles and checklists for dressing for success.� One such checklist is published by Afterburner, Inc., a corporate training and consulting firm founded and run by a group of former fighter pilots. See http://www.afterburnerplacement.com/pdf/ US-Army-Transitioning-Tipsfrom-Afterburner-InterviewChecklist.pdf (used with permission). Find a long, comprehensive checklist covering the areas of most concern to job interviewers. Read it well – print it and keep it handy. The advice will serve you well in working successfully through the career transition process. “You don’t have to do this
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Transportation School to relocate warrior field training to Fort Lee T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
A major training exercise of the Transportation School’s 88N military occupational specialty course is scheduled to relocate to Fort Lee from Fort A.P. Hill in the coming weeks. The anticipated benefits of the move include a more robust training experience for students and greater flexibility to adjust and control the flow of each exercise. The next end-of-course field event for transportation management coordinator students is scheduled for May 20, said Staff Sgt.
Edward Sprague, a course instructor/writer. It was formerly a part of the ongoing Sustainment Warrior Field Training Exercises that are conducted at A.P. Hill in conjunction with the Quartermaster and Ordnance schools. At Fort Lee, two primary sites will be used to fulfill the requirements of the 88N FTX – the Training Area 10 Mock-up Training Site located just off of C Avenue and Training Area 27 located at the installation’s range training complex. “We’re allotted 96 hours out of the six weeks of the course for our FTX,” said
instructor/writer Staff Sgt. Clifford Kurten. “In bringing it here, we can make more efficient use of those hours and better shape the event to fulfill our critical tasks.” Currently, 300-400 Soldiers from all three schools participate in the SWFTX on a weekly basis. The scenario-driven field exercise affords Soldiers an opportunity to demonstrate technical and tactical skills gained during their courses of study. The 88Ns were the smallest group of Soldiers participating in the SWFTX. Due to that and other factors, they were constrained
to fulfilling only a few of the critical tasks listed in the program of instruction. All of those fell under the Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, or what the Army deems necessary for survival on the battlefield. The 88Ns did not perform any MOS-specific tasks during the training. “So, we go from spending three days at A.P. Hill and meeting three or four critical tasks to having it here for four days and meeting all of our critical tasks,” said Kurten. The 88Ns are required to complete 22 critical tasks for course graduation. On the first day of the
new end-of-course exercise, students will perform railhead operations at TA 10; learn convoy operations at the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer simulation facility the next morning; then demonstrate what they learned during an actual convoy operation at TA 27 and adjacent areas. On the third day, students will undergo airfield operations training. “The fourth day encompasses the redeployment phase,” said instructor/writer Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Loy. “We’ll do everything in reverse order.” During the course of the exercise, students will learn everything from securing
cargo on rail cars to creating cargo pallets for air transport. “It will be more technical,” said Loy, “but they will be actively engaged all four days. We’re trying to get them to see the whole concept of a movement – from deployment to redeployment.” Aside from benefiting the students, the move will also benefit instructors, said Kurten. “Because we are so small,” he said, “we were at the mercy of the other schools. We had to change our schedules around their planning and coordinate through them for transportation. Now we have complete control of the planning.” When the training starts at Fort Lee, it will technically be called a pilot program, SEE RELOCATE, PAGE 26
3RVW SHUVRQQHO SHUIRUP XQGHU QDWLRQDO VSRWOLJKW HENRICO COUNTY – Fort Lee military members again found themselves in the national spotlight when they performed as a joint color guard Saturday just moments before the checkered flag dropped at the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR race at Richmond International Raceway. Representing all branches of the service, the JCG consisted of Army Staff Sgt. Mark Wirtz, Army Sgt. 1st Class Barry Brown, Army Sgt. 1st Class David Marcelli, Marine Sgt. Jermain Dickerson, Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class John Cherry, Air Force Staff Sgt. Latasha Rice, Coast Guard Food Service Chief Keith Brown, Marine Lance Cpl. Chase Trevino and Master Sgt. Michael Isaza as the noncommissioned officer in charge. Millions of TV viewers typically tune in to the annual race that has been supported by Fort Lee for several years.
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First Lady Unveils Certification Plan for Veteran IT Jobs Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership Monday to put thousands of service members to work with industryrecognized IT certifications in hand before they leave the military. Obama, who made the announcement at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing at the White House, said a public-private partnership will offer the certification program. “This new partnership will provide up to 161,000 service members with the chance to gain the certifications they need for 12 different high-demand, high-paying technology careers … from IT security analysts to computer programmers to quality assurance engineers,” she noted. The program is expected to garner more than 1.8 million jobs by 2020, with salaries of more than $81,000, a White House fact sheet indicated. “More than 1 million service members will be hanging up their uniforms and transitioning to civilian life … on top of the hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses already out there looking for work,” the first lady said. Obama said that too often, men and women in uniform come home to find that the training and experience they’ve received in the military doesn’t count toward civilian employment, “or they discover that the credits they’ve earned in military courses don’t transfer when they enroll in college, so they’re turned away from jobs that they’re more than qualified to do.” Obama called military members highly skilled, hard-working and dedicated people. The new credentialing initiative is in line with President Barack Obama’s partnerships with the manufacturing sector for service members to gain high-demand advanced manufacturing certifications. It also ties in with the recently developed DoD Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force, and the first lady’s February chal-
lenge to governors to take executive or legislative action for service members to get the credentials they need to transition to the civilian labor market by the end of 2015. “We’re here today … not just for our veterans and our military families, but for our economy and for the future of our country,” Obama told members of four roundtables who helped to launch Monday’s event and will work to streamline the credentialing program. Members of the roundtables represented the Defense Department and the military services, the private sector, industry trade associations, unions, educational institutions, state legislatures, veterans service organizations and state licensing boards. “In recent months, we’ve seen leaders across this country starting to solve this problem,” Obama said of veteran unemployment. “We have seen dozens of governors and state legislators passing laws that clear away all the red tape so that veterans and military spouses can get the licenses they need for the jobs they’re qualified for.” Obama emphasized that changing laws is just the beginning, noting that “even the best laws in the world won’t make a difference until companies are actually making those job offers, schools are accepting those credits, and our veterans and military spouses are actually collecting those paychecks that they need to take care of their families.” The first lady encouraged roundtable members to work together to find the gaps in the veterans unemployment system and find ways to close them, and to share ideas. “If you have a program or a curriculum that’s working at your school, hospital or company, we want you to share the information here. Tell people about it, ... because we have to be prepared to accept our military members, our veterans and service members wherever they land in this country after their service,” she said. “We are not going to stop until all our veterans and military families have good jobs … jobs they deserve … jobs that they’ve earned, jobs that will help them build their careers and create a better future for their children,” Obama said.
Mother’s Day Roses The CASCOM Family Readiness Group is accepting pre-orders for Mother’s Day rose arrangements. The deadline is May 8, and participants have a choice of colors and the number of flowers. A $5 donation is requested for each rose, and those who order four or more will receive a free glass vase and greenery. The requested donation for a dozen roses is $50. Additional roses and arrangements will be available May 10 at the front entrance of Mifflin Hall, on the corner of A and Lee avenues. All proceeds will go toward FRG events. For details, email fransanda.r.parker.mil@mail.mil.
Pool Passes on Sale Summer-long passes for Battle Drive Pool, which opens May 25, went on sale May 1. Customers can save $20 by purchasing discounted season passes by May 24 at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024. Daily pass rates are $2; monthly rates are $25 - $60 and season rates after May 24 are $55 - $100. The pool is open to all military members and their families and DoD Civilians. The pool is located behind the Lee Club off of Battle Drive. For details and hours of operation, call (804) 734-6198.
Exchange Rewards Good Grades Army and Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding hard-working students in grades 1-12 who maintain a “B” or better average with the “You Made the Grade” program. The coupon booklet provides many free products, prizes and discounted offers including $2 off any new CD or DVD release at Power Zone and a complimentary haircut. Qualifying students can also register for a drawing to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. To receive the booklet, present a valid military ID and proof of an overall “B” average at the post Exchange store. For details, visit www.shopmyexchange.com.
Spouses Award Luncheon The second annual Fort Lee Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards will be presented during the Military Spouse Appreciation Day luncheon, May 13, at the Regimental Club. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the awards ceremony at noon. The program is sponsored by Military Newspapers of Virginia and USA Discounters. Sue Hoppin, founder and president, National Military Spouse Network, will be the keynote speaker. Reservations are due by May 6 at ftleetraveller.com/HAHrsvp. There is no charge for spouses of active duty and retired military members. The cost for other guests is $10. For details, call (757) 222-5275.
FLASC Helps Fight Cancer. The Fort Lee Area Spouses Club is seeking team members to participate in the Prince George Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, May 18-19, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. All are welcome. Those interested can sign up for 60-minute walking shifts at www.relayforlife.org/pgc and search for the FLASC team. Registration is $10 per person. For details, email flascrelay2013@yahoo.com.
TARP Briefings Threat Awareness Reporting Program training is scheduled for May 15 at the Lee Theater. The first briefing is at 9 a.m. and the afternoon session, 1 p.m. All Army personnel and DoD Civilians are required to attend an annual threat briefing. Additional briefings will be scheduled throughout the year. For details, call (804) 734-1569.
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Fort Clifton festival, Spring Walk among events scheduled It’s never hard to find fun and interesting offduty activities in the TriCities area during the warmer months of the year. Just head off post in any direction and you’ll probably see a festival, a farmer’s market or some sort of community celebration within a few miles of Fort Lee. Two activities happening nearby next weekend are the Fort Clifton Arts, Music and Crafts Festival in Colonial Heights and the 18th Annual Spring Walk in support of Habitat for Humanity in Petersburg. The festival is set for May 11 and 12 at Fort Clifton Park, 5501 Conduit Road, behind Tussing Elementary School. The event will feature Civil War exhibits and historical re-enactments. A wide variety of arts and crafts vendors also will be on site with items for sale. Local civic groups will be selling picnic food, funnel cakes, pizza, ice cream, baked goods and more. Admission and parking for the festival are free. Guests are welcome to use the Colonial Heights High School parking lot where a free shuttle will transport them to the park. For additional information about the festival, call (804) 5209390. The Spring Walk is set for May 11 from 8-11:30 a.m. Registration and
sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25 and those who sign-up before May 5 are guaranteed an event T-shirt. Two nearby businesses accepting registration are the Colonial Heights Branch of the Bank of Southside Virginia, 764 East Ellerslie Ave., and Titan Auto and Tire, 16429 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester. All proceeds from the walk go to the Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity organization that helps build homes for low-income families and individuals in Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and the counties of Prince George and Dinwiddie. For more information about the walk, call (804) 732-5793. Other events happening in the region next weekend include the following: s 4HE 3USAN ' +OMEN Race for a Cure, May 11, at Brown’s Island in Richmond, For details, visit www,komencentralva. org. s ! -OTHER S $AY CONcert and brunch at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond. For details, visit www.lewisginter.org. s 4HE !MELIA $AY Festival at the Courthouse Square, 16441 Court St., Amelia. For details, visit www.ameliadayfestival. com. Search for local and regional events anytime at www.virginia.org.
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First Sgt. Billy Norman and Capt. Lamond Lacey, the first sergeant and commander of Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, respectively, present a certificate of appreciation to Gloria Browder-Paraham from the ACS Family Advocacy Program. The command team thanked her for the training and family support she has provided for more than two years. In total, she reached more than 3,500 students and 80 permanent party cadre members. The presentation took place on April 19.
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TARA DOLBERRY Hometown: Petersburg Family: married with two children Where she works: Fort Lee Customer Service Center (Department of Motor Vehicles) Job title: customer service senior Time on the Job: 12 years What the job entails: “We service the public on a daily basis with driver license and vehicle transactions (titles, etc.), commercial driver license transactions and road tests. We are considered a full- service DMV.” The DMV has been open at Fort Lee for less than a year. Your
thoughts about working on the installation: ³,¶P PLOLWDU\ DI¿OLDWHG VR I absolutely love it. I’m able to meet many military personnel who come in and out of the service center, and I just love serving the military community.” How your military DI¿OLDWLRQ KHOSV \RX WR perform your job: “Being a part of a military family, I feel like I can sympathize and relate to those who are serving and the things they are going through.” Thoughts about the customer service aspect of your job: “Ninety-nine percent of the time, I’m sending my customers away with a
smile. Even though they may come in with a frown, they’re leaving with a smile. Granted, there are customers you can’t satisfy, but I go far and beyond to try to get them what they need.” One situation you have to address on a regular basis: “When the customer is stationed here and has an out-of-state license and cannot renew their license from where they came from because they are not physically there. That forces them to come in and transfer their license to the state of Virginia. Most really don’t want to, but they really don’t have an option because they aren’t actually living in that state.
We waive all of their tests (to include road tests) and ask that they bring in the legal presence documents, the out-of-state-license and proof of residency, which could be military orders, and their Social Security number.” Thoughts about your work environment: “I love the staff that I work with. I think they’re awesome. We are very (connected in purpose).” The motivation for
going beyond what is average in the conduct of your duties: “I love helping people. I love the feeling of aiding and giving back.” The importance of professionalism in your job: “First impressions are important. I always try to greet the customer with a smile because I want to come off as being as pleasant and caring as possible. You should always sympathize with the customer’s needs.” The one thing you can’t live without: “Faith and family.” Pet peeve: “When people respond with ‘what?’ ‘Yes’ is a better response.” Favorite quote: “God is good.” Pastimes: “I’m active, very involved and very busy. My son is active in
sports and my daughter is active in dance, so my pastimes are really dedicated to family and being a parent.” The one lesson you learned that you like to share with others: “Treat people like you want to be treated.” Your talent: “To love and care for other people.” The one person you most admire: “My husband because of where he started and how much he’s accomplished in life. I’m proud of him.” Some of the qualities you admire in others: “Honesty, character, style and fashion, and strong Biblical beliefs.” Future aspirations: “I would love to advance (on the job), go back to school DQG ¿QLVK P\ GHJUHH ´ – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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Lee honors volunteers at annual presentation Susan Garling Public Affairs Specialist
More than 160,000 hours of volunteer service took place at Fort Lee last year. If the government paid for those work hours, the cost would be somewhere around $3.4 million. Little more needs to be said about the importance of National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the April 24 observance here that spotlighted just a fraction of the many individuals who contribute their time, talents and love of community to a wide array of offices and programs, ranging from religious support and ACS to the Youth Sports Program and the family readiness groups within each of the battalions on post. This year’s observance was held at the Lee Club and featured Jacey Eckhart, a syndicated columnist and author, and director of Spouse and Family Programs at Military.com.
“When we choose to marry a military member, we choose to make a life with someone whose work, whose identity, is wrapped up in being part of something bigger than themselves,” Eckhart said during her remarks. “That act of stepping up requires military families to learn a new set of skills,” and one of them is bonding through volunteering, she noted. Following Eckhart’s talk, Col. Rodney Edge, garrison commander, and Denise Wyche, the spouse of Maj. Gen. Larry Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, presented certificates of appreciation to 41 Fort Lee organizations, each having a vast number of volunteers, in front of a cheering crowd of military and civilian supporters. Among the awardees was the Navy Culinary Specialist “A” School, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, the 345th Training Squadron, the Tax Assistance Center and Fort Lee’s Holiday
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Col. Rodney D. Edge, Fort Lee garrison commander, left, and Denise Wyche, the spouse of Maj. Gen. Larry Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, present a certificate of appreciation to Chaplain (Col.) Chester Egert, installation chaplain, who accepted on behalf of the chapel community volunteers, during the April 24 Volunteer Appreciation Reception at the Lee Club.
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Many people have an irrational fear of snakes, but the truth is that they play a vital role in the upkeep of our environment
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Those fearful of all things that creep and crawl on the ground may shudder at the thought, but 2013 is being celebrated by the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation as the Year of the Snake. It’s an appropriate time to highlight the observance … Spring’s warm temperatures are bringing many creatures large and small out of hiding and sightings of our reptilian friends are increasing
throughout the Tri-Cities area, including Fort Lee. Many people have an irrational fear of snakes, regardless of whether or not they are venomous. A common retort is, “The only good snake is a dead snake.” On the contrary, snakes are actually valuable for many reasons. Ecologically, they are both predator and prey. Snakes are a food source for birds, mammals and other reptiles.
Conversely, they feed on birds, mammals, amphibians, fish and insects. Many species of small pests, such as rodents and slugs, are preyed upon by snakes. Without this “balance of nature,” most pest species could overpopulate the landscape and cause considerable damage to our homes, gardens and farms. Rodents also have a tendency to spread diseases. Additionally, snakes have medicinal, educational and aesthetic values in various capacities. The first step toward conservation is community education. The best ways to coexist with snakes include understanding the role they play in nature and how humans
actually benefit from them; learning how to recognize venomous species and avoid being bitten; and learning what to do if you encounter a snake. The first point has already been addressed, and the remainder of this article is meant to increase awareness and appreciation of these animals and to discourage senseless killings. There are about 24 species of snakes that are known to exist on Fort Lee. Of the three venomous snake species found in Virginia, only one has been seen on the installation – the Northern Copperhead. This particular reptile is distinguished by the dark hourglass-shaped bands along its body. Juveniles have a bright yellow-green tail tip. Copperheads are usually found hiding under natural or manmade debris, such as logs, boards, scrap metal or trash. Always use caution when lifting such objects from the ground. Contrary to common misconceptions, most snakes like the Copperhead are not purposefully aggressive. They only bite when provoked or stepped on. Another venomous species, the Eastern Cottonmouth
or “water moccasin,” is found near Fort Lee, but it is unlikely to wander into the main areas of the post. Cottonmouths vary in pattern – some are brown with dark bands that are lighter in the center. Larger adults may be mostly dark with only a faint pattern. The inside of this snakes’ mouth is distinctly white; the source for its unique name. Cottonmouths are often found in water and may be mistaken for other non-venomous species of water snakes, particularly the Northern Water Snake. On Fort Lee, any snake found in the water is much more likely to be one of several species of water snakes rather than a Cottonmouth. If you encounter a Copperhead or Cottonmouth, you should keep your distance and not provoke it. If the snake is located near human activity, call the Environmental Management Office or the Fort Lee Game Warden to have the snake safely removed. Snake populations suffer decline from many causes. Among these are habitat loss and fragmentation, over-collection for trade, disease and parasites, and perhaps the most shameful, human persecution. As a result of a general fear of snakes, many people choose to kill any and all snakes encountered, regardless of location. Road mortalities are critical causes of population decline for many species of amphibians and reptiles as well. In one study, 8 out of 10 drivers admitted they would purposefully SEE SNAKES, PAGE 23
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According to the FBI, identity theft has become more “pervasive and sophisticated than ever.” The Fort Lee Legal Assistance Office encounters this crime regularly. Thieves use another person’s name, Social Security number, bank account, credit card number, or other personal data to open a credit card account, make charges to an existing account, obtain consumer services or take funds from a bank account. The result can be the loss of a security clearance or other asset, the denial of credit or employment, or worse – a mistaken arrest. You are the first line of defense for your good name. Protect it! • Minimize the identification information and the number of cards you carry to what you actually need. • Don’t carry your social security card. If your ID or credit cards are lost or stolen, notify the creditors by phone immediately. • Don’t unnecessarily share account information or passwords with anyone. Keep your personal information to yourself. • Never provide account information to claim a prize or in response to an Internet inquiry. Your bank will never contact you and ask you for your account number. You cannot prevent all identity theft. Thieves often get information from creditors, employers and other service providers. Anyone can be a victim. If you are
victimized, immediately fight back. • First, contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus. Tell them to flag your file with a Fraud Alert/Victim Impact. This statement alerts creditors to call you for permission before opening any new accounts in your name. • Second, contact the creditors for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Speak with someone in the security or fraud department and follow up in writing. • Third, file a police report with local law enforcement. Keep a copy in case your creditors need proof of the crime. Stay in touch with the police department to assist with prosecution and request restitution as part of any sentence or plea deal. The Fort Lee Legal Assistance Office is also a valuable resource. Our preventive law flyers can help you protect your name. Our attorneys can also provide guidance on how to recover if you are victimized. We can also assist you with stopping collection activities on these accounts. So, if you have been victimized, stop in to see us. If you have questions, contact the Legal Assistance Office at (804) 765-1500 to schedule an appointment with an attorney. For more information on credit protection and reporting, visit Equifax at www.equifax.com; Experian at www.experian. com/consumer/indext.html.; or Trans Union at www.tuc. com.
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Kenner Clinic conversion supports nursing mothers Kimberly K. Fritz KAHC Public Affairs Specialist
Kenner Army Health Clinic is embracing an opportunity to serve breastfeeding mothers with a newly created lactation room for clinic staff members and beneficiaries. The addition of the room stems from Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho’s initiative to better serve women’s health needs in military treatment facilities. Lt. Col. Paula Davis-Bonner, chief of Quality Management at Kenner, said a focus group surveyed the clinic last year and determined a lactation room was needed. “We spoke with staff members and beneficiaries about how we could better meet women’s needs,� DavisBonner said. “A private place to breastfeed or pump breast milk was at the top of the list.� An existing office located inside the laboratory was sealed off, and a new door was cut into the hallway creating a small but comfortable room, according to Tim Nolan, chief of Facilities Management.
“The room has 80 square feet of space and is outfitted with electrical outlets, a baby-changing station and a sink,� Nolan said. “Working to provide a space for moms and babies raised the morale of my team.� Lt. Col. Eric E. Poulsen, deputy commander for administration, said the project was a group effort among many of the departments at KAHC. “Care was taken when choosing every element of the room,� Poulsen said. “What color to paint the walls, where to place the sink and changing station, and picking the right furniture were all well thought out decisions. We chose carefully to create a relaxing setting.� New mom and medical support assistant Sara McShane made the decision not to breast-feed her son when he was born in February partly because when she returned to work there wasn’t a place she felt comfortable pumping breast milk. “It wasn’t the only reason I chose not to breast-feed,� McShane said. “But knowing that a room like this exists will prevent other moms from
having to worry about what to do when returning to work.� Sgt. Stephanie VanAusdall, a health care noncommissioned officer in the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic, is expecting her third child later this year. She said she sees how all patients will benefit from this room. “It’s not uncommon for the parent of a newborn to utilize one of our exam rooms to feed the baby after an appointment,� she said. “This will solve the problem of not knowing where to go to do such an important task.� Looking down the road, VanAusdall said it’s comforting to know the room exists for this purpose. “Knowing that I won’t have to displace a co-worker or take an exam room out of rotation to pump makes it more likely that I can breastfeed my baby even after I return to duty,� VanAusdall said. The lactation room is located in the corridor near the Eagle Eye Clinic and the Radiology and Laboratory waiting areas and is set to open in early June.
WASHINGTON – Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said. They must now opt into the coverage. The change was effective Jan. 2, and to date affects about 4,500 service members, said Coast Guard Cmdr. Kristen Martin, who heads the Defense Department’s SGLI policy office. She spoke during an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel. Martin emphasized that no changes have been made to the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance, or SGLI, program, in which all service members are enrolled. SGLI provides up to a $400,000 payment to a service member’s beneficiary, while the Family SGLI term insurance benefit provides a payment to a service member of up to $100,000 upon the death of a spouse or $10,000 for dependent children. The Veterans Affairs Department administers the program. There are no changes for personnel who were autoenrolled before Jan. 2, nor are there changes for military members married to civilian spouses, Martin said. “If you were married to another service member on Jan. 1 or before, there are no changes to your (Family SGLI) coverage,� she added. Forms are available at all military finance offices. For a spouse 35 years old, the Family SGLI premium is $5 a month. – American Forces Press Service
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(BELOW) Pvt. Erin Sheasgreen, Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, shoots some hoops with a student of Jacobs Elementary in Chesterfield during an April 20 school carnival. A large group of “Gator Company” Soldiers volunteered for the community outreach event where they helped with set-up, operated activity stations and cheered on the youth participants. (RIGHT) Second Lieutenants Timothy Kimbel and Christopher Morrison from the Ordnance Basic Officer Leaders Course tackle clean-up chores at the Camp Albright Scout Reservation in Chesterfield during a mid-April community outreach project. Twenty-eight students from BOLC Class 13-010 participated in the outing that put the camp into shape for upcoming summer activities.
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(LEFT) Angel Etheridge shows her poise and style while participating in the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club high tea outing, conducted April 19 at the Blue Willow Tea Room in Petersburg. It was an opportunity to just have some fun while “harkening back to the days of old-school military customs,” said Marybeth Williams, club president. (ABOVE) Spc. Jordan Miller and Sgt. Sarah Thiel happily pose for a photo after winning the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter titles for Kenner Army Health Clinic on April 24.
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(ABOVE) Soldiers from Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, 59th Ordnance Brigade, participate in an April 22 tree-planting ceremony at the Spring Arbor of Salisbury Residential Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s Care Center in Midlothian. Fourteen veterans at the senior care facility were also honored at the event. Capt. Fred Oduka, company commander, presented the veterans with certificates of appreciation for their service to the nation. (RIGHT) Privates William Haas and Jordan Smallwood from Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, assemble boxes with their company commander, Capt. Dallas Ketchum, center, at the Central Virginia Foodbank in Richmond. Eight Soldiers from the unit participated in the April 17 community outreach project. The foodbank distributes meals for nursing homes, after-school programs, the homeless and others.
(FAR LEFT) Privates Victor De La Rosa and William Kennedy, Juliet Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, practice the movement of a combat casualty (Pfc. Jacob Wilson) during an April 24 Warrior Task and Battle Drill Training event on post. The Soldiers are assigned to 27D (paralegal) class 009-13. (LEFT) Col. Aimee Kominiak, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, thanks an advanced individual training student in her brigade for participating in an Armed Forces Blood Program blood drive Saturday at Fire Station No. 2. The drive was organized by Papa Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion. More than 500 Soldiers and visitors participated.
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As if the academic rigors of an Army Logistics University course weren’t enough, a group of students decided to further challenge themselves with a bit of physical training over the weekend. Thirty-six Combined Logistics Captain’s Career Course students and assorted ALU faculty members completed the annual American Odyssey Relay Race, a 200-mile charity event that began April 26 near the battlefields of Gettysburg, Pa., and ended the following day among the monuments of Washington, D.C. The event, described as an adventure footrace, attracted roughly 1,800 runners and was beneficial to
two charities, one of them a veteran’s organization that serves to reintegrate military members back into civilian society. “We, in addition to the fees we paid (to enter the race), did a charity event on our own and collected $3,000 for Team Red, White and Blue,” said Maj. David G. Williams, an ALU faculty member, coordinator and participant. Team RWB is a nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, Mich. Its mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity For the competition, the Fort Lee runners were divided into three teams with two sub-teams each, said Williams. Each participant was required to run
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(TOP) Army Logistics University student Capt. Yuri Dranker begins the American Odyssey Relay at Gettysburg, Pa., with a wave. (ABOVE) Members of the ALU team, “Lost in Pace,” pose at the finish line.
three legs of a 36-segment course that ran through battlefield dirt roads and pavement in several towns to include Boonsboro, Smithsburg and Keedysville in Maryland and Shepherdstown and Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, then along the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal to the nation’s capital. “Each runner ran an average of 15-17 miles,” said Williams. The race ended at the Southwest Washington waterfront. Williams’ team completed the event in 29 and one half hour. Capt. Jennifer Ernest,
an ALU small group leader, said several factors made the race a memorable experience. “The AOR was an amazing opportunity.” she said. “It was not just a chance to challenge ourselves physically, but also mentally. The race seemed to spread a sense of teamwork that surpassed individual efforts and bread a spirit of camaraderie amongst all participants. “The amazing course wove itself through some of our nation’s most historic and hallowed sites,” Ernest continued. “The most memorable moment of the race for me personally was our transition at Antietam battlefield in the middle of the night. With a full moon illuminating the fields, I couldn’t help but reflect on the sacrific-
es of our forefathers who forged this great nation. Representing Team RWB and all those who have sacrificed for this nation was a privilege. I would absolutely do it again!” Williams, now a twotime American Odyssey veteran, said the race offers an opportunity to create camaraderie among the runners around a framework of competition, teamwork and goodwill. “It’s a chance to bond,” he said. “I think that’s what the students enjoy. It’s physically challenging, but it’s so rewarding. It’s so memorable. For some of these guys, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.” At the finish line, Williams said the scene was festive as runners were treated to meals and refreshments and the music of a disc jockey. “There’s a sense of accomplishment and relief that you’re finally going to get the chance to shower, nap and get some food,” he said. Williams also enjoyed the finish of this year’s relay for one other very significant reason. He proposed to his fiancée and fellow participant Capt. Hannah Ledbetter at the finish line. His offer came in the form of a banner that read “I ran all this way to ask you one question: Will you marry me?” “She said ‘Yes,’” exclaimed Williams. With this race behind him and his tenure at ALU coming to a close, Williams said he hopes the American Odyssey event continues at the school. “I think the chain of command is convinced that this is a phenomenal thing to do,” he said, “I do believe it will continue.”
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+2125,1* 0,/,7$5< &+,/'5(1 (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Youths, parents an care providers with the Fort Lee Child, Youth and School Services program participated in a 2013 Month of the Military Child Parade Tuesday on the CYSS Campus. The event included music by the 392nd Army Band and displays by Fort Lee Fire and Emergeency Services. Parents and youths also climbed aboard the Fort Lee Train (pictured top left) and greeted Nutsy the Squirrel (above), the mascot for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team. The parade (left) capped off the event and a month-long celebration that included everything from festivals to a tree dedication ceremony. Photos by Sarah Gauvin
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A group of female Soldiers from Papa Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, participate in a skit that was part of an April 20 unit training event in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The script for the performance was centered on the theme of coming forward and speaking up – the Soldiers were trying to convince their battle buddy to report an incident to the company’s SHARP representative. They also noted the differences between restricted and unrestricted reporting. The company’s training program also included a poster display (pictured left). The drawing was created by Privates Wendy Viera and Tara Bumbarner.
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Soldiers telling their safety stories, as well as speaker notes to prompt briefers during their presentation. While the complete briefing kit may be used as-is, leaders can tailor the information to reflect trends specific to their formations. “Soldiers can be part of the solution in preventing the next accident and senseless loss of life,” said Lt. Col. James Smith, director, USACR/Safety Center Ground Directorate. “This presentation provides great conversation starters for young leaders by sharing real-world stories Soldiers can relate to and talk about.” “Our goal is to help Soldiers recognize the off-duty hazards they face,” Stidley said. “We need to ensure they apply the principles of training, discipline and standards, which they embrace on duty, to their off-duty activities as well.” The 2013 presentation is available at https://safety.army.mil/ODSAP (AKO login is required). – U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center
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Priority registration for Army Ten-Miler under way WASHINGTON – The 29th edition of the annual Army Ten-Miler race is set for Oct. 20 at the Pentagon. Registration will be a two-phase process (priority and general) again this year and will take place online at www. armytenmiler.com. Priority registration opened May 1 for all U.S. service members and runners who have participated in seven or more Army Ten-Miler races. Ten thousand of the total 35,000 entries are reserved for priority registration on a first-come, first-served basis. U.S. service members must use a “.mil” email address to register. Army Ten-Miler runners who have participated in seven or more races can go to the searchable database on the Army Ten-Miler website to verify priority registration qualification. General registration will open May 15 at 12:01 a.m. for all other runners. Last year’s general registration session sold out in nine hours, so runners are encouraged to register early. Race officials have also announced
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TO REGISTER Priority participants can register until midnight, May 14. General registration begins 1201 a.m. on May 15. Visit www.armytenmiler.com to register in either phase. that this year’s runner field will increase from 30,000 to 35,000. “The popularity of the Army’s race continues to grow, and we felt that we could operationally handle an incremental increase in the runner field,”said Jim Vandak, race director. “This gives more runners an opportunity to run, but we expect to sell out again this year so runners are encouraged to register early.” Registration for the Army Ten-Miler youth runs also opened May 1, online at www.armytenmiler.com. The youth runs are conducted immediately after the Army Ten-Miler race, and the 100m and 200m runs have a combined cap of 400 participants. –Army News Service
VOLUNTEERS | Fort Lee honors
community contributions at event Continued from page 11 “My time volunteering at Fort Lee is priceless,” noted Jessica Naccarato, a regular ACS volunteer. “I know I am making a difference for our military and their families. No amount of money can give me the satisfaction I get when I see the faces of our military who have benefitted from my hard work. While it is wonderful to have Fort Lee take time to recognize my contributions to the community, it’s the desire in my heart to give back that guides me, and I do it with sincerity and passion”. The chapel service benefitted most from volunteerism last year, as did the Theater Company at Fort Lee and 244th Quartermaster Battalion. As the ceremony concluded, Susan Loden, the Fort Lee Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator here, and Stephanie Parker, director of ACS,
made one point very clear – the support and dedication of Fort Lee’s volunteers makes a difference in the lives of our military. “Volunteers are the heartbeat of every organization’s success,” Parker said. “So it is indeed an honor to celebrate and salute them for the support of the installation and helping our service and family members, DA civilians and retirees.” “We could not achieve all that we do without volunteers stepping up when needed,” Loden added. “These individuals work to make Fort Lee a better place to live, work and raise a family. We owe them our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for their continued selfless service. They clearly make a difference that goes beyond words.”
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SAFETY | DISTRACTED DRIVING
Changing road behavior can prevent accidents Ed Newell Installation Safety Office
About six million automobile accidents occur each year in the United States. A person dies in a car accident every 12 minutes and car crashes kill 40,000 people annually. Department of Transportation statistics indicate that the majority of accidents are generally related to irresponsible driving behavior. About 40 percent of fatalities are related to drinking and driving, 30 percent to speeding and 33 percent from a car going off the road. Seat belt use is only at about 68 percent nationally, despite it being a highly effective means to prevent fatalities and
serious injuries, plus it’s the law. The financial cost of this vehicular mayhem is more than $164 billion a year. Unfortunately, the very young and the very old are much more likely to be involved in accidents. It’s currently the number one killer of people ages 1 - 37. About 1 in 30 young drivers will be injured in an accident each year. Young drivers are four times more likely to die in car accidents and are much more prone to speed, drive recklessly, not wear their seat belts and drink and drive than middle-aged motorists. If these dangerous behaviors can be reduced, it would prevent many needless deaths and injuries. People also should be careful not to drive if they are feeling
SNAKES | A friend to our
environment, snakes can also present dangers if provoked Continued from page12 swerve their vehicle in an attempt to run over an object they thought was a snake. It is a goal of the EMO to educate the Fort Lee community on snakes, and to discourage contributing to their decline by intentional human persecution. The best practice is to just leave snakes alone. If you spot one, it’s likely that it’s merely traveling between habitats, just as humans travel between work, home, the grocery store and so forth. In most cases, the snake will move on shortly. If it’s in an inconvenient location for you, or if it is found indoors, call the experts and allow then to take care of the situation in an ecologically responsible manner. You don’t have to be a fan of snakes in order to respect their value
What to do if you spot a snake 1. Leave it alone. It is likely to move on. 2. If you spot one in an inconvenient location, call the experts: (804) 765-5014 or 734-7400 on post. to nature and mankind. All are invited to make a Year of the Snake pledge to change the attitude about snakes and help environmentalists help them. Visit www.yearofthesnake.org for more information. Another helpful website for information on Virginia snakes and other wildlife is www. dgif.virginia.gov. To report a snake on Fort Lee, contact the EMO at (804) 765-5014 or the Fort Lee Game Warden at 734-7400.
sleepy or even slightly intoxicated, since lack of sleep can often reduce your response time as much as slight intoxication and increase the chance of an accident. It is also important that people avoid driving when there is rain, snow or heavy fog, unless necessary. It is also not a good idea to drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. (particularly on Friday and Saturday nights) for these are the most dangerous hours and days to drive in the week. Many accidents can be prevented as well if people simply would be more cautious and considerate when driving. The following are some ways to avoid car accidents: • Be alert and responsive!
• Be familiar with your vehicle. • Check your vehicle. Before you start driving, make sure that it is in good condition. • Wear your seat belt. (Have all passengers buckle-up as well). • Drive within the speed limits. Driving too fast or too slow can be dangerous. • Obey traffic rules, regulations and follow traffic signals. • Do not drive when exhausted, sleepy or when feeling ill. • Do not operate any vehicle while taking medications that cause drowsiness. • Anticipate the other driver’s actions. (Defensive Driving). • Keep a safe distance to avoid hitting the vehicle in front. (Do not tailgate, allow space for reactionary time). • Watch out for motorcyclist and other vehicles. • Do not consume alcohol before/while driving. (Have a designated driver). • Try not use cell phones while driving as much as possible. (Please, no text messaging).
• Do not adjust the radio or change audio systems while driving, this can cause an accident. • Keep an eye on the road. (Avoid distracting tasks while driving). • Be careful when crossing intersections. (Look left, look right and look left again). • Slow down on roadways that are near residential areas, schools, churches, parks, railroads or anyplace that is crowded with people. • Have regular eye check-ups. It is necessary for the driver to have good eyesight. • Be more cautious when driving at night. • Try not to allow disrespectful drivers to send you into roadrage. • Be courteous when operating a vehicle. Following these tips can help prevent car collisions and may save lives. Please do your part and be a good driver and watch out for pedestrians.
A snake commonly seen on the installation, the Northern Copperhead This venomous reptile features dark hourglass-shaped bands along its body. Juveniles have a bright yellow-green tail tip. Copperheads can be found hiding under a logs, boards, scrap metal or trash. Always use caution when lifting such objects from the ground.
Eastern Cottonmouths are not commonly found on the installation Often referred to as a “water moccasins” it is found near Fort Lee, but it is unlikely to wander into the main areas of the post. Some cottonmouth’s are brown with dark bands that are lighter in the center. Larger adults may be mostly dark with only a faint pattern. The inside of this snakes’ mouth is distinctly white. They are venomous.
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EVENTS Arts & Crafts Contest | May 2 - June 30 The Family and MWR Arts & Crafts department is sponsoring a free contest with an entry deadline of June 30. Participants can enter ceramics, digital art, drawings, wood, prints, fibers, water-base and oil-base painting, glass, metals/jewelry, 2D or 3D projects. For details, call (804) 734-6137.
“Carnival” | May 3-19 “Carnival” will be presented at the Lee Playhouse, May 3-19. All performances are open to the public. The play tells the story of an innocent and optimistic young woman,
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Lili Daurier, who has lost her family and looks for a job at a run-down carnival in the French countryside. It is the Fort Lee Theater Company’s final production of the 2012-’13 season, and tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for youths. For reservations or details, call (804) 7346629.
Summer Kick-off Concert | May 11 Kick off the summer with a positive, family friendly, free Christian concert, May 11, 5 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. “Destination Worship” and “The Museum” will provide musical entertainment, and the comedy group “Team WordPlay” will perform. Snacks and refreshments will be sold. The event is open to all. For details, call (804) 734-0968.
When your child is finding it hard to cope, we are here to help.
If your child is showing signs of extreme distress, come to us. Our team of behavioral healthcare specialists provides acute care when your child is feeling overwhelmed. With our newly renovated facility and programs that meet the needs of adolescents, we’re here to give young people and their families the tools needed to get through the tough times. We provide free assessments 24/7, at the region’s only freestanding psychiatric facility. And, our evidence-based program is tailored to treat patients dealing with a wide range of emotional issues.
At Poplar Springs Hospital no emergency room visit, or referral, is needed.
For more information visit poplarsprings.com, or call 804-733-6874 or 866-546-2229.
Mother’s Day Brunch | May 12 The Lee Club will offer a Mother’s Day Brunch, May 12, 1 p.m. The menu items include custom omelets, a Belgian waffle bar, Atlantic salmon, carved turkey and ham, top round roast beef, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, a fresh garden salad bar, chocolate fondue and much more. The cost is $18.95 per person, $9.50 per child (3 -10), and 2 and under are free. Reservations are required by May 10. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or 7347541.
Cycle Workshops | May 14 Two motorcycle workshops will be held May 14, 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m., at the
Petroleum and Water Department Guest Auditorium, building 11300. Participants will learn handling techniques, safety equipment and more. For details, call (804) 765-3127 or 590-8013.
Provost Marshal Golf Tournament | May 17 The 46th Annual Provost Marshal Golf Tournament is set for May 17, 7 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Course. The entry deadline for the four-man captain’s choice competition is May 13. Cost for members is $45; civilians, $75; E-5 and below, $45; and E6 and above, $75. The fee includes a cart, food and drinks. For details and to obtain an entry form, call (804) 479-0633 or 734-6503.
FMWR posts archery results Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation hosted a Spring Fling archery competition April 20-21. More than 70 participants competed in 15 events. The competition included 3-D, Traditional, Small Game Course, Beat the Clock, Night Shoot, Pheasant Flush and Rabbit Run events. The next FMWR archery competition is the 6th Annual Bowfishing Tournament on May 5. For details, call (804) 765-2212. 3-D Event Open Division 1st, Lance Dorin – 299 2nd, Willie Hemphill – 297 3rd, William Jones – 288 Bowhunter 1st, Jimmy Rogers – 284 2nd, Jeremiah Albertson – 272 3rd, Thomas Trosper – 269
Traditional 1st, James Beyer – 225 2nd, Jay Wright – 208 3rd, Buck Jordan – 199 Women 1st, Tina Wilson – 234 2nd, Laura Hicks – 206 3rd, Rene Pantzke –198 Youth 1st, Tyler VanKeuren – 172 Cubs 1st, Mack Hicks – 236 Small Game 1st, Jay Wright – 125 2nd, James Beyer – 110 3rd, Ian Reeden’ Lithographing – 45 Beat the Clock Compound Class Winner, Tony Ricci – 32.87 seconds. Traditional Class Winner, James Beyer –15.79 seconds Night Shoot Compound Class 1st, Jeremiah Albertson – 171 2nd, Kayla Layton – 171
3rd, Jeff Wilson – 160 Traditional 1st, Doug Landry – 131 2nd, Buck Jordon – 125 3rd,Tommy Beasley– 90 Traditional Tower Challenge 1st, James Beyer – 128 2nd, Charlie Barton –128 3rd, Jay Wright – 125 3-D Challenge 1st, Charlie Barton – 128 2nd, James Beyer – 124 3rd, Joe Edwards – 118 Rabbit Run Event 1st, Joe Edwards – 140 2nd, Lance Dorin – 135 3rd, James Beyer – 135 Pheasant Flush Event 1st, Roy Cox – 45 2nd, Victor Posey – 35 3rd, Jim Anderson – 35 Best Overall Men James Beyer Best Overall Woman Susan Powroznik Best Overall Youth Austin Tomlin – Outdoor Recreation
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Calendar, continued Troop to Teachers BrieďŹ ng | May 17 A Troops to Teachers briefing will be held May 17, 10 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400, Room 108. The program provides counseling and referral services to participants interested in a second career in public education. Topics covered include teacher certification requirements, employment opportunities and eligibility requirements for stipends and bonuses for teaching in certain areas. For details, call (804) 765-3570.
Pay Day Scramble | May 23 ALU’s NCO Academy will sponsor a CG Pay Day Scramble, May 23, 11 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Course. The format is a four-person scramble, shotgun start. Entry fees are $30 for members; $40 for active-
duty Soldiers; $45 for everyone else. Fee includes golf, cart, steak-tip sandwich lunch, beverages and prizes. Registration should be paid by May 21. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Participants can buy, sell and trade military collectable items from all eras. The Quartermaster, Transportation and Army Women’s museums will also have displays . For details, visit bornkm@comcast.net.
Evening with Author | May 23
Kings Dominion Tribute to Armed Forces | May 25-27
The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library is hosting an evening with Sarah Norkus, author of “The Secret Diary of Sarah Chamberlain,� May 23, 5-6 p.m. Registration for this free program is recommended. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
Military Collectors Show | May 25 The 2nd Annual Fort Lee Military Collectors Show is set for May 25, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. Admission is free. Setup for table holders is 8-9 a.m.
Kings Dominion has scheduled Tribute to the Armed Forces celebrations, May 25-27 and July 4-5. Military members and retirees will receive free admission as well as a $23 discount for each ticket purchased for up to six family members. On May 26, the Fort Lee 392nd Army Band will perform. Other military bands will be at the park on the other days. There will be information areas with representatives from the Veterans Administration, Wounded Warrior Program and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Guests are also welcome to participate in an all-you-can-
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ACS EFMP Health/Resource Fair | May 7 The Exceptional Family Member Program will hold a health and resource fair, May 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. Open to all, the free event will have approximately 30 vendors and four workshops. Sessions will be offered on creating special needs trust funds, children and adults with autism and other special needs, and on the benefits of art therapy for children. For details, call (804) 734-7965.
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Transporter end-of course exercise to get makeover at post training sites Continued from page 3 which means it will undergo a trial period. “As we go through the pilot program, if we see things that we don’t like, we have the control to change it,� said Kurten. “We don’t have to go through another school in order to change the training.� The 88N MOS training was relocated to Fort Lee from Fort Eustis two years ago when the Transportation Corps staked its flag here as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure program. It trains roughly
350 Soldiers yearly. SWFTX is an outgrowth of the old QM Schoolrun Log Warrior exercise that took place where the Ordnance Campus is located. The training was moved to Fort A.P. Hill three years ago when a BRAC provision relocated the Ordnance School here from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. and Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Both the QM and Ord. Schools are also scheduled to begin relocating their end-of-course field training to Fort Lee. The relocation plan is expected to be fully implemented sometime in fiscal 2014.
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Calendar, continued Family Team Building | Ongoing
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Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023. Child care is available. The next sessions are “Army Basics,” Level 1, on May 7; “Management Skills,” Level 2, on May 14-15; and “Leadership Skills,” Level 3, May 21-22. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
Relocation Readiness | Ongoing
Employment Readiness |
Ongoing Five employment readiness classes are available at ACS this year. The classes, with the next two dates, are as follows: “Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success,” May 8 and June 10; “Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance,” May 9 and June 6; “Small Business Workshop,” Sept. 4 and 11; “Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation,” May 7 and June 4; and “Resume Writing,” May 13 and June 17. Times for the classes vary. For details and registration, call (804)
Four Relocation Readiness classes are offered by ACS at Fort Lee. The next “Overseas Briefings” are set for May 15 and June 19, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center. The other classes are 10 a.m. - noon at the ACS building. “Hearts Apart” will meet May 3 and June 7. “Immigration and Citizenship” will meet May 7 and June 4. “ESponsorship and Application Training” will meet May 28 and July 23. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center. Spouses are welcome. For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.
Resilience Training | Ongoing Army Community Service has slated Master Resilience Training sessions to help family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle. Reservations are required
for the sessions at Liberty Chapel. Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 1 – June 12 and Aug. 6; Module 2 – June 26 and Nov. 11; Module 3 – May 9, July 17 and Nov. 21; and Module 4 – May 28 and July 30. For details, call (804) 734-6445 or 734-7979.
SPORTS & FITNESS Kayaking on the Appomattox | May 8, 22 Kayaking on the Appomattox River, coordinated by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation, begins May 8, 5:30 p.m. All equipment will be supplied with a trip map at Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights upon arrival. Cost is $12 per session. Participants must register at least two days prior to the session. Kayaking will be offered twice a month through September. The next six dates are May 8 and 22, June
5 and 19, July 10 and 24. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Basketball Intramurals | June 4 – Aug. 6 Start your summer with a slam dunk. The Family and MWR Sports Office will begin summer basketball intramurals June 4. Participation for the free hoops program is open to active-duty military and family members. The coaches’ first meeting is set for May 30, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320. Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office by May 30. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
Armed Forces Day Softball Tournament | May 18-19 Family and MWR Sports will host a softball tournament in honor or of Armed Forces Day, May 18-19. The cost is $200 for military teams and $250 for non-military teams. Teams should submit an entry form to the sports office by May 17. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
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Calendar, continued Chesterfield United Soccer | May 25 The Chesterfield United Men’s SemiProfessional Soccer Team will host the Myrtle Beach Mutiny competition, May 25, 7 p.m., at Williams Stadium. All military – past or present – are admitted free with government ID. Chesterfield United youth players also receive free admission when they wear their uniform. All others are $5 or $20 for a season pass, which includes a free Chesterfield United NPSL Supporters T-Shirt. For details, email mcasajuana@ chesterfieldunited.com or visit www. chesterfieldunited.com.
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Price George Community Day | May 4 The 2nd Annual Prince George Community Day will take place May 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Scott Memorial Park, 6680 Courthouse Road. Admission is free for this event sponsored by The Woman’s Club of Prince George County.
There will be games, arts and crafts, live entertainment and several competitions, and the 3rd Annual Walk Against Drugs and Alcohol 5K Race and 1K Kids “Fun Run.” A $20 fee is required to participate. For details on the walk, race and run, call (804) 723-2700.
Reading Magic Show | May 4,11 Enjoy magic and stories in a fun family program with magician Mickey Moore and his pal Jack the Bunny, May 4 and 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield. Birds, bunnies and fish appear out of nowhere. Even fairies and fireflies come out to play when spring is in the air. This program is recommended for children, ages 3-10. Register at library. chesterfield.gov. For details, call (804) 751-2275.
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fer a free program, “Visualizing Emancipation,” May 4, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s Headquarters Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell. The free presentations will be held in the historic home of the Eppes Family, which serves as the site’s visitor contact station. Guest speaker Scott Nesbit, associate director of the Digital Scholarship Lab at the University of Richmond, will explain how the South’s slaves were emancipated. For details, call (804) 458-9504.
Gang Prevention Forum | May 4
International Food Tasting | May 4
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Savor great flavors of food and wine at the 8th Annual International Food Tasting, May 4,1-4 p.m., at the Petersburg Regional Art Center, 132 N. Sycamore St. The Women’s Committee for the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will gather more than a dozen food vendors to tempt your taste buds and raise money in support of classical music. Music from the wind and string ensembles of the orchestra will be offered. Tickets are $30. For details, call (804) 330-8787.
An exhibit of costumes worn in the recent Steven Spielberg film “Lincoln,” and designed by Academy Award-nominated wardrobe designer Joanna Johnston, are on display through July 27 at Centre Hill Museum, 1 Centre Hill Court, Petersburg. Select costumes that relate to the 1865 visit by President Abraham Lincoln to the 1823 mansion are featured in the rooms visited by the Lincoln party. The cost is $10 – the regular fee to visit the museum. For details, call (804) 733-2401.
A gang prevention and awareness community forum will be held May 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hopewell High School. Sponsored by a number of local and Commonwealth law enforcement and governmental agencies, school systems, coalitions of churches and other community organizations, the forum will include information on gang trends locally and statewide, signs of gang activity, warning signs for parents and prevention strategies. A free lunch and child care will be provided.
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Calendar, continued Spring Acoustic Concerts | Thursdays in May A free Spring Acoustic Concert Series will be offered every Thursday in May, 7-8 p.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield. The series kicks off with The Hot Seats on May 2 followed on consecutive weeks by My Son, the Doctor, The Stray Birds, Gene and Gayla Mills and A Good-Natured Riot. Registration is recommended at library. chesterfield.gov. For details, call (804) 748-1603.
Jamestown in the Early 1600s | May 6 Connie Lapallo, author of “When the Moon Has No More Silver,” will speak about her great-grandmother’s arrival in Jamestown in 1609, May 6, 7 p.m., at the historic Dinwiddie Courthouse, 14101 Boydton Plank Road. For details, call (804) 469-9450.
Norfolk Job Fair | May 9 A job fair for military members and spouses will be held May 9, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Nauticus - Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, One Waterside Drive, Norfolk. The event will help connect participants with veteran-friendly employers. For details, call (513) 677-7055.
“The Sunshine Boys” | May 10-11 Neil Simon’s Tony-nominated comedy “The Sunshine Boys” will be presented in two performances, May 10-11, 7:30 p.m., at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St. The play tells the story of a famous vaudeville comedy team, Lewis and Clark, who couldn’t stand each other offstage and haven’t spoken in over 20 years. A suggested donation of $10 benefits Williamsburg Regional Library programs. Reservations are not available. For details, call (757) 259-4070.
Gift Card Giveaway | May 10-20 Free $50 gift cards for dinner at a variety of restaurants will be given away, May 10-20, at the Whitten Brothers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Mazda dealership, 10701 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond. There is no obligation to purchase a vehicle and valid proof of military service is required. The dealership is participating in the
giveaway with the nonprofit military charity group, “Thanks-A-Bunch for Keeping Us Safe,” as well as other local military sponsors and affiliates For details, call (804) 378-0707.
Concert by Candlelight | May 10 In conjunction with Friday for the Arts!, a Concert by Candlelight is set for May 10, 6:30 p.m., at Historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 110 North Union St., Petersburg. The program will feature soprano Karine Eva Marshall, pianist Calvin Marshall and selections of music by Mozart, Schubert, Donaudy, Bellini and others. For details, call (804) 733-3415.
Spring Arts & Authors Fair | May 11 Local artists and authors will sell their works, May 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. Participants can find mysteries, love stories and children’s books alongside jewelry, pottery, woodcarving and handmade soap. No registration is required. This event benefits the Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library. For details, call (804) 318-8977.
Boating Safety Class | May 18 A new Virginia Law that goes into effect July 1 requires every motorboat operator 40 years of age or younger to successfully complete a boating safety class before operating a water vessel on the commonwealth’s waterways. The next U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary class is May 18, 8 a.m., at the Hopewell Recreation Center, 100 W. City Point Road. Future classes are offered every third Saturday of the month throughout the spring and summer. For reservations, visit https://my.register-ed.com/. For details, call (804) 516-0844.
Relay for Life | May 1819 The 4th Annual Prince George County Relay for Life event is set for May 18-19, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Prince George football field, 7801 Laurel Spring Road. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, participants can run or walk around the track, and enjoy live music and food. For details, email jmas1950@gmail. com or pgrelay4life@yahoo.com.
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