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SEE PAGES 12-13 LONGTIME QUARTERMASTER PASSES AWAY Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer 5 Bill Mullins, namesake of Mullins Auditorium here, was a key ďŹ gure in shaping the warrant ofďŹ cer promotion system SEE PAGE 4
HOLOCAUST HISTORIAN VISITS Guest speaker details U.S. Army’s response to horriďŹ c human tragedy of World War II
LOGISTICS THINK TANK IN ACTION Sustainers from around the world participate in strategy symposium at the Army Logistics University
CHEF READY TO EXCITE PALATE Lee Club’s new culinary professional enthusiastic about brunch meal planned for Mother’s Day
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TOP CONCERN
Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens Commanding General, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
I don’t like to start these columns or any of my correspondence to the field with bad news. Truthfully, our Army is still doing a good job overall with regard to safety; as of April 28, total accidental fatalities were down four percent from fiscal 2013. That’s a great accomplishment, and I don’t want to take away from it by focusing on the
negative. But, I think it would be a disservice to you and our Soldiers to gloss over the fact that motorcycle fatalities are up sharply from this time last year, that indiscipline is still their leading cause, and that NCOs continue to make up a disproportionate share of the deaths. Obviously, that kind of news begs immediate consideration. With May being National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, let’s take advantage and give this problem the attention it deserves. We still
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We often hear stories about the “dirty air” outdoors, but indoor air quality can cause problems, too. There are thousands of air pollutants. One in particular – trichloroethylene or TCE – has been ranked by the Environmental Protection Agency as one of most common. Many communities are discovering that TCE is seeping out of the ground underneath them and into the air they breathe. The vapors can leach out of the soil, through a building’s slab or
foundation cracks and build up in the air. A building occupant can breathe in these unhealthy vapors. TCE has been identified at more than 1,500 hazardous waste sites. Some of these properties were previously or are currently owned by the military and other government agencies. TCE is a clear liquid and has a distinctive sweet odor. The chemical is primarily used as an industrial metal degreaser and solvent. It also is used in consumer products such as paint removers, strippers, adhesives, spot removers and rug-cleaning fluids. It does not occur naturally in the environment.
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Commanding General .............Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............Trish Muntean Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
TCE also can persist in groundwater. Over time, TCE can leak from industrial sites, migrating out of contaminated soil into groundwater. Once it is in the groundwater, it can pollute private and public drinking water wells. When does TCE become a health threat? Drinking or breathing high levels may damage the nervous system causing symptoms like headaches, dizziness and confusion. It can mimic the effects of drinking alcohol, and if alcohol is consumed within a few hours after exposure to TCE, exaggerate the alcohol effects by increasing the feeling of drunkenness.
themselves. Honestly, that seems to be where we’re falling the most short, given that 10 of the 14 motorcycle fatalities reported this year have been leaders. Command Sgt. Maj. Leeford Cain, USACR/Safety Center, last month published a note to the field addressing this issue (https://safety.army.mil/ Portals/0/docs/CSM/CSM_motorcycle_ message_js_22April2014.pdf), and I’d like to reiterate a couple of his points. First, what’s the status of your unit’s motorcycle mentorship program, and are the right people leading it? If you can’t answer that question, perhaps it’s time to revisit your training and mentor selection. Check out the new “Leader’s Guide for Selecting
The U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry cites studies that confirm TCE causes liver, kidney, immune system, hormonal gland and developmental effects in people. Other data suggest that exposure to TCE is associated with cancer of the kidneys and liver. TCE vapors can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Frequent or prolonged skin contact can cause rashes and irritation. Most non-work related exposures are identified because of contaminated wells. If you suspect that you or your community may be exposed to TCE, have your water tested. Local municipalities frequently test drinking water for impurities to make sure it meets EPA guidelines. However, testing of a private water supply is the responsibility of the property owner. The best
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way to remove TCE from drinking water is a granular activated carbon filter. There are two types of filters – whole house and point-of-use. To determine which one will work best for you consider how much water you use, plumbing access, and depending on the level of contamination, whether you need to protect against breathing in vapors during water use (such as showering, washing dishes or flushing toilets). The EPA has worked with many communities to clean up TCE contamination and has published information about previous and ongoing projects. To learn more information about TCE and ways to reduce exposure, visit the EPA website http://water.epa.gov/drink/ contaminants/basicinformation/ trichloroethylene.cfm.
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Motorcycle accidents a harsh reality in Army
have time to make our Soldiers aware just as riding season gets into full swing for many of our installations. We can’t let unseasonably cold temperatures lull us into complacency about our motorcycle riders; the longer they go without riding, the more eager they’ll be to hit the road when the days finally stay warm. The Army does a tremendous job in training Soldiers on motorcycle safety. Civilians in the general population don’t have nearly the same training opportunities as our riders, especially progressive training courses that build upon basic skills. There’s simply no excuse for Soldiers killing themselves via indiscipline on their bikes, and while it’s true leaders can’t be with their subordinates 24/7, they can set the example and follow the standards
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Bob Becker, a civilian employee, bears the colors during the Run for the Fallen May 3 at Williams Stadium. A veteran and member of American Legion Post 2, Becker volunteered to support the event. More than 5,000 people participated. See Pages 12-13.
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Facility dedication honors fallen Soldier Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
The Petroleum and Water Department here dedicated their updated Fire Suppression Training Facility to Spc. Trevor A. Win’E during a ceremony May 1. Win’E joined the Army on May 1, 2002, as a petroleum supply specialist and graduated from the course at Fort Lee in October 2002. Win’E was injured in an attack by an improvised explosive device April 30, 2004, while serving in Iraq. He succumbed to his injuries the following day. During the ceremony, leadership from the Quartermaster School and PWD, as well as members of the Win’E family, cut the ribbon and witnessed the unveiling of the dedication marker. Jose A. Hernandez, PWD director, said the goal of the training center is to save lives. By dedicating it to Win’E, more than 2,500 students each year will learn his story. “They will know his sacrifice,” he said. “His spirit will touch future quartermasters and his legacy will be instilled in them all. As future warriors enter these grounds,
they will be introduced to Trevor. They will know that one of their own paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great nation.” The dedication was made to Win’E to honor his memory, said Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer L. Gray, QM Corps regimental CSM, who said that Win’E felt a calling t serve the nation after the events of 9/11. “On May 1, 2004, he paid the ultimate sacrifice; his life for his nation,” he said. “Today, 10 years later, we take this opportunity to memorialize his sacrifice and service and give assurance to this Gold Star Family that we, as an Army, never forget our fallen and find it enormously fitting that we dedicate this facility in honor of our fallen hero, Spc. Win’E.” Lt. Col. John W. Pratt, former commander of Win’E and the 24th QM Supply Co., also attended the ceremony and shared some personal stories he remembered of the Soldier. “Ten years ago, the logistics world lost a great and unique Soldier,” he said. “It seems like it was just yesterday that the company was getting ready to deploy to Iraq.
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Members of the Win’E family look at the memorial marker for Spc. Trevor A. Win’E, a petroleum supply specialist, after a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony May 1 in his honor at the updated Fire Suppression Training Facility for the Petroleum and Water Department.
“He was one of a kind – always walking around with a smile, always playful,” Pratt continued. “Every time I think of Trevor Win’E, I think of him on the (forward operating base) playing chase around the petroleum farm, as well as him being really dedicated to the mission.” When the unit originally got the call to deploy, Win’E was on orders to move to Korea, but he went into Pratt’s office and asked to deploy with the company. “That really struck me and (showed) his dedication and loyalty,” said Pratt. “It wasn’t that he wanted to go to war, he wanted to go with his unit.” His mother, Deborah Win’E, said her son
loved his time in the Army and that she was thankful for the honor bestowed on him. “I wanted to come up and thank everyone for their dedication in making this facility,” said Deborah. “We knew this would be a very special event, and when we got here, we began to realize the true magnitude of the honor that Trevor has been given. This isn’t just for Trevor. It’s for the other Gold Star Families and for the Soldiers he served with. “We are just so honored and proud that so many people will walk through here and see this lovely facility,” she continued. “They will learn about him and, hopefully, they will be as honored as we have been.”
SURPRWLQJ WKH FRUSV Chief Warrant Officer 4 Shane Studer and Master Gunnery Sgt. Warren Ewalt, from the Fort Lee Marine Corps Detachment, place chevrons on newly-promoted Pfc. Dustin Schlenz during a monthly promotion ceremony for bulk fuel students in front of the Petroleum and Water Department building May 1. During the ceremony, 24 Marines were promoted.
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Film Screening at Lee Theater The U.S. Army Women’s Museum will offer a free screening of the new PBS documentary “Unsung Heroes: The Story of America’s Female Patriots,” May 9, 1:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater. Produced by Ron Howard, a 50-minute segment will be aired and will be followed by a 20-minute question and answer panel, including Dr. Francoise Bonnell, museum director, and Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Alexander, a Fort Lee Soldier featured in the film. For details, visit www.unsungheroesfilm.org or call (804) 734-4327.
Ord. Corps Birthday Run, Extended PT Closure In recognition of the Ordnance Corps’ 202nd birthday, the Ord. School will conduct a physical training run on May 14, 6 a.m. It could result in minor traffic delays near 11th and 19th streets where the large running formation will cross A Avenue. Additionally, the bridge to Ordnance Campus will be a designated PT route until 7:30 a.m. that day; 30 minutes later than normal. Those traveling to the Ordnance Campus will need to go to the Temple Gate entrance. For details, call (804) 765-9410.
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A remembrance ceremony was held for retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 William “Bill” Mullins in his namesake auditorium in Chalen Hall April 30. Mullins passed away April 16 and served more than 40 years in the Army.
Community members gather to remember quartermaster Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
A remembrance ceremony for retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 William “Bill” Mullins was held April 30 at Mullins Auditorium, which is named after the former Soldier. Mullins – who passed away April 16 – served in the Army for 41 years and was the senior warrant officer who directed the Total Warrant Officer Study. The study created a single promotion system for warrant officers, offered tenure requirements based upon years of warrant officer service and introduced the rank of chief warrant officer 5. “Bill’s input to the Total Warrant Officer Education System affected every single Warrant Officer Branch in both technical and tactical training,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Hope Bean, a family friend of the Mullins and an Army career program manager for supply management. “His superiors, peers and subordinates acknowledged that he was ‘simply
the best.’” Bean was one of the speakers during Mullin’s ceremony and said she was honored to participate in the event. “(He) was a great Soldier, leader, friend, mentor and at times a father to me,” she said. “His military career embodies a person who lived and breathed the Army values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. He was a man who was full of humility. Bill never looked for accolades or recognition; he focused on what was best for the Warrant Officer Corps.” Sherry Yeratt, Mullin’s youngest child, said her father loved the Army, but didn’t talk about his achievements while in the service much. “When dad retired, our family did not know everything that he had accomplished during his career,” she said. “He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and showed us that in many ways. We are very proud of him and are blessed that we had him in our lives.”
The Lee Gate will close 9 a.m., May 12, and reopen 5 a.m., May 13 for paving work.
Virtual Choir Project All community members are invited to join in the singing of “The Army Goes Rolling Along” as part of a virtual choir project. Submissions are due by May 15. Any individual or group can participate. Submission guidelines are available at www.lee.army. mil/virtualchoir. A video, featuring the submissions combined in one virtual choir, will premiere at a Fort Lee ceremony celebrating the 239th Army birthday in June. For details, email ArmyFortLee.PAO@mail.mil or call (804) 734-7451.
Civilian Recognition Ceremony Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, along with Congressman Randy Forbes, will conduct a special recognition ceremony and dedicate a plaque for civilian retirees from CASCOM, May 19, 1 p.m., at the Lee Club. A “perpetual” plaque will honor civilian employees who have a combined 40 years or more of government service. For details, call (804) 734-1599.
Medical Company Change of Command Kenner Army Health Clinic will host a change of command ceremony May 22, 12:30 p.m., in the Dickerson Auditorium, Army Logistics University. Capt. Marie Daniell will relinquish command of the KAHC Medical Company to Capt. Lori Gatrell. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
KAHC Memorial Day Schedule Kenner Army Health Clinic and Mosier Troop Medical Clinic 2 will be open May 23 (training holiday) for patient care. Troop Medical Clinic 1 will be closed May 23. All services will be closed May 26 for Memorial Day. To reach an on-call KAHC medical provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before going to an urgent care center. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room.
KAHC Early Closure KAHC will curtail services May 29, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to attend a quarterly commander’s call and training session. The clinic will reopen in the late afternoon for ancillary services. Patients with routine needs including scheduling appointments, prescription refills or minor illness should contact the clinic before or after the closure. For acute urgent care needs, call the KAHC administrative officer at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before seeking care at an urgent care center.
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New command sergeant major shoulder board chevrons are placed on the uniform of Ruth E. Potter by her husband, Raymond, and mother, Pinkey Panneal, during a May 1 ceremony in the James Madison conference room at Mifflin Hall. Potter, a native of Lynchburg, will be assuming responsibility of the 71st Transportation Battalion here later this month, which is the Army Logistics University student battalion composed mostly of officers.
Garrison employee Cliff Whitehouse plays the keyboard and leads those attending the Garrison Prayer Breakfast in singing “God Bless America.” Approximately 75 people attended the event May 1, which was held at Fire Station No. 3. Chaplain (Col.) Chet Egert presented a devotional and led the group in prayer. Chaplains (Maj.) Will Horton and (Lt. Col) Pete Martinez also assisted with the service. Breakfast was provided by Panera Bread.
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A noted World War II historian, author and CEO of the Virginia Holocaust Museum in Richmond praised the U.S. Army’s response in liberating the concentration camps “as exemplary” during the Holocaust Days of Remembrance Observance at Memorial Chapel on May 1. The program was hosted by CASCOM and the Fort Lee Equal Opportunity Office. “The first American responses to the Holocaust,” said Dr. Charles D. Sydnor, “were by the men and women who served in the U.S. Army.” Sydnor said,“A reconnaissance company from the 3rd Army operating in Germany stumbled on a place called Ohrdruf on April 12, 1945.” It was a sub-camp of the larger Buchenwald camp. “Nothing had prepared the Soldiers for what they found there – hundreds of emaciated and half-rotten, naked corpses infested with flies lying everywhere,” he said. “The survivors were unable to walk and too weak to stand. Some were barely able to lift their heads and could only mumble.” The unit commander, said Sydnor, radioed his headquarters and asked for higher command authorities to come to the camp. This plea brought Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to the camp within hours. “Eisenhower was so stunned, horrified, sickened and revolted by what he saw,” noted the featured speaker, “that he ordered all high-level commanders of the 3rd Army to come to
Ohrdruf as quickly as possible. “Everybody who carried at least one star on their helmet within the range of Ohrdruf were taken through the camp by the healthier of the survivors,” said Sydnor. The military leaders including then Lt. Generals George S. Patton and Omar Bradley learned about the shootings, beatings, hangings, starvations, diseases and other human brutality the victims suffered. “Eisenhower felt surely there could be no place worse than this,” Sydnor told the community members. “And, of course, he was wrong.” After leaving the camp, Eisenhower wrote a letter to Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Marshall ordering every Soldier who could be detached to come to the camp. “He wanted the Soldiers to see what they were fighting for and against,” Sydnor explained. “So, at no time in the future would anyone ever be able to say ‘these things did not happen.’” Within weeks, other concentration camps in the region were liberated by the U.S. Army. “These brutal camps and their names all have become permanent stains on the history of inhumanity,” said Sydnor. The Army’s medical personnel were mobilized and rushed to all the camps to help save the survivors. “The murderous intent of the Nazis was to exterminate every living man, woman and child of the Jewish culture and faith anywhere in Europe,” he noted. “The Holocaust must be remembered because it is unique – it is the greatest deliberate process of human
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Dr. Charles D. Sydnor, CEO of the Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond, receives two plaques from Col. Robert C. Horneck, CASCOM Chief of Staff, and Chaplain (Maj.) Stanton Trotter, following his remarks at the Holocaust National Days of Remembrance Observance at Memorial Chapel on May 1.
destruction in the lifetime of man,” asserted Sydnor. “Generations of leading scientists, doctors, philosophers, professors and millions more disappeared from the face of earth. They were murdered due to the circumstances of their birth,” he said. “At the nadir of their inhumanity and the lowest depths of their barbarism, the Nazis were the murderers of children.” He estimated that 1.5 million children under the age of 12 were killed by the Nazis. On the contrary, he noted how American Soldiers were loved and respected by children. “Our Soldiers would help rather than murder – give rather than pillage. Children hid in fear of Germans and smiled when they saw our Soldiers – asking for gum and candy,” said Sydnor. Following Sydnor’s remarks, Col. Robert C. Horneck, CASCOM chief of staff, said, “It is very important that as Soldiers, we share and learn from history
in order that we never allow it to happen again.” During the event, Soldiers from CASCOM and Sydnor participated in a candle-lighting ceremony as members of the 392nd Army Band performed the somber “Theme From Schindler’s List.” Staff Sgt. Thomas Jackson of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, said this year marks key anniversaries of two dramatic events in Holocaust history – the 1939 denial of access to immigrants fleeing Nazi persecution and the 1944 reaction, or lack thereof, to the mass killing of Jews in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Poland. “Both incidents are worthy of reflection,” Jackson said. “They should raise the following questions: What can be learned from America’s response? What are the warning signs that would help the nation recognize and prevent future genocides?”
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Experts explore sustainment future at ALU Rehearsal of Concept Drill Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
In the words of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, “You can’t skate to where the puck is now; you have to figure out where the puck is going to be.” It’s a simple and fitting analogy that was cited May 1 by Maj. Gen. Pete Lennon, commander of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Reserve, while describing the importance of the Globally Responsive Sustainment Rehearsal of Concept Drill that was under way at Fort Lee’s Army Logistics University. The strategy symposium focused on the future of Army Sustainment. It began on April 28 and concluded Friday. More than 500 military, civilian and defense contract personnel participated – about 80 percent through live video-teleconference connections around the world. In an invite letter to the session, Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, commanding general of CASCOM and Fort Lee, laid out the purpose of the GRSRD. “We are planning to examine many of the 29 remaining issues (from an earlier Global Logistics ROC Drill conducted in 2013 along with others submitted by sustainment organi-
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Brig. Gen John P. Sullivan, Chief of Transportation, comments during the Globally Responsive Sustainment Rehearsal of Concept Drill held April 28 - May 2 at Fort Lee. This year focused on validating the roles, responsibilities, and redundancies in O-5 and higher sustainment headquarters and determining which emerging technologies will best enable expeditionary sustainment support of strategic landpower. The Combined Arms Support Command, home of the Army’s Sustainment Think Tank, hosts the annual drill.
zations across the Army) through the lens of the following two major objectives: 1) Validating the roles, responsibilities, redundancies and gaps in Sustainment O5 (colonel-level) headquarters and higher; and 2) Determining which emerging technologies enable expeditionary sustainment support
of strategic landpower,” he wrote. “At the conclusion of the GRSRD,” Wyche added, “I expect that the sustainment community will be positioned to both make DOTMLPF-P-based assessments of the Army 2020 sustainment force as well as be better informed of how potential 2025 technolo-
gies impact the total Army.” In essence, a ROC Drill is wargaming on steroids. A lot of very knowledgeable people gather in a large room and review mission briefings, after action reports, lessons learned and developmental concepts that incorporate new procedures or technology that are designed to make organizations more efficient in the future. Along the way, fictitious scenario-driven exercises provide opportunities to compare current procedures with new concepts to determine if support functions could be performed faster and more efficiently while still meeting the needs of an expeditionary Army. The “players” also factor in global strategies like anticipated levels of support from U.S. allies and logistical roadblocks that may be created by unfriendly countries. Yes, it’s just as complicated as it sounds. Nonetheless, as the event drew to a close, those in attendance agreed that it was by far one of the most valuable sustainment symposiums they had attended in recent history. “I’m encouraged by the intellectual capacity that’s in that room out there; it’s amazing,” Lennon said. “And the teamwork … everyone is working hard to come up with solutions. They may not agree, but they’re getting good answers that are well thought out, and it’s many different perspectives that cover a wide range of potential issues. It really is en-
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New chef brings fresh ideas to Lee Club Trish Muntean
House in Colonial Heights, and he worked there again for seven years right before coming to Fort Lee. Setsuko Lantz, manager of the Lee Club, is thrilled to have Boze on her staff. “He brings many new ideas and is helping me to take some of my ideas and make them happen,” she said. At home, he likes to cook European comfort foods such as chicken piccata, cassoulet, and jaeger schnitzel. His favorite foods to cook and eat are lamb and duck, which he would eventually like to introduce to the Lee Club menu. Boze is excited about making the move to Fort Lee and about the opportunity to serve the military community. “My father was a
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Blake Boze, the new chef at the Lee Club preps for a wedding Friday. Boze comes to the club with 25 years of experience. His next big cooking project is the Mother’s Day brunch which will feature Chicken Shenandoah, seafood, prime rib, roasted ham, a salad bar, a whole breakfast selection including omelets cooked to order and Belgium waffles.
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A new chef has come to the Lee Club and has brought with him 25 years of experience. Chef Blake Boze came to Fort Lee about a year ago, first working at the Regimental Club and recently took over the position at the installation’s oldest club facility. He learned to cook in his grandmother’s kitchen, his first successful dish being scrambled eggs at the age of six. He said that although he has cooked with and trained under famous chefs “she was the best chef I ever knew.” His first job out of high school was as the kitchen manager at Wagstaff’s Steak
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meal at Fort Lee,” he said. For those wanting to give their loved ones a special Mother’s Day treat, Boze has a special brunch planned. The menu features Chicken Shenandoah, seafood, prime rib, roasted ham, a salad bar, a whole breakfast selection including omelets cooked to order and Belgium waffles, and much more. There will be a large chocolate fondue fountain as a dessert station. All will be in a beautiful ballroom setting with live music and top-notch service. The cost is $23.95 per person, $11.95 for children (3-10) – children 2 and younger eat for free. For reservations and details, call (804) 734-7547 or 7347541 by May 9.
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63& 0$548,6 :5,*+7 Unit: Echo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion MOS: 92A – automated logistics specialist Age: 22 Time in service: 2 years, 10 months Hometown: Pensacola, Fla. Family: single Pastimes: “Playing basketball, listening to music and playing (the video game) NBA2K.� If you won the lottery ... : “I would buy whatever my mother wants, buy myself a mansion and all types of cars, and save the rest.� Your ideal life: “I’d be somewhere on a beach, sitting on a balcony and listening to music.� The one person you most admire: “My mother – she’s a hard-working, strong person.� Dream car: “An Audi A8.� Worst fear: “Failing. I don’t
want to go back to the bottom.� Your talent: “(Playing) basketball.� One defining moment: “Joining the Army and winning Soldier of the Year (Wright recently represented the Ordnance School in CASCOM’s Ultimate Warrior Competition, winning in the Soldier category.) It gave me the perspective that I could be successful in the Army. I thought (being) in the Army would be hard, but it’s not as long as you dedicate yourself, and listen to your superiors.� Your biggest influence: “My supervisor, Sgt. 1st Class Brandy Mitchell, because of her success.� Why you joined the Army: “I had offers to attend college on a basketball scholarship, but got hurt during my senior year. I kind of gave up on things (af-
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What you discovered about yourself during the Ultimate Warrior event: “I found out that I never quit; that I have a lot of determination.� Most important Army value: “Loyalty – I think you have to be loyal to the Army, your job, and to the people around you because success is determined by how well people work together.� What you look for in a leader: “Someone who is not afraid
to pass along information, a person who believes in Soldiers and themselves, and guides Soldiers in the right direction.� The qualities you like to see in your fellow Soldiers: “Those who are hard-working and who believe in themselves.� What it means to be a Soldier: “Honor. I know there are a lot of people who might be afraid to join because of what they have heard. I’m honored to serve the country and will do what I have to do to keep it great.� Best thing about the Army: “Meeting new people and learning from them.� Worst thing about the Army: “I can’t think of anything bad.� Where you see yourself in 10 years: “I see myself at the top as a successful command sergeant major and somebody who influences Soldiers to do the same.� – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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Lorraine Hoover, the artisan who handmade hundreds of one-of-a-kind creations for Fort Lee’s military children over the past 17 years, has passed away. She was indeed a special individual who kept her focus on our military families. As seen on CNN in a 2012 article, Hoover worked tirelessly month after month establishing her creations – no two were alike. The handstitching, the embroidered work, the hand painted faces, the creativity she put into each one was extraordinary. By the end of November, she had made enough to fill one room in her house. Each year she would box them up and bring them to Memorial Chapel and place them at the altar to have them blessed by a chaplain before delivering them to the Fort Lee toy store. As noted by Susan Loden, the Fort Lee Army volunteer coordinator, “Each creation is not only made with tender loving care, but Mrs. Hoover believed the blessing passes on to the children who receive them.” Hoover’s love of children and wanting to share something special with them kept this tradition going for more than 15 years. Every now and then, she would create a new pattern and a new character was born. Those who worked with Hoover and saw her many creations appreciated the time and talent that went into all of them. For the hundreds of military members who selected one of her creations for their children, they clearly made a wise choice. A tribute will be created and shown at Fort Lee’s toy store this holiday season with the opening of the Holiday Helper Program, Dec. 12, 16 and 17.
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Lorraine Hoover holds a few of the dolls she made for last year’s Holiday Helper Toy Store.
With her passing comes a change in the times, a change to tradition and a true loss for our military children at Fort Lee. Carlton Branch, Holiday Helper 1st vice-president and retired 23rd Brigade CSM said, “Mrs. Hoover was a dedicated supporter of Holiday Helper because it’s all about the children. I remember last year when she brought her creations in, the Marines were in the toy store working. They surrounded her and read her 2012 report out loud and she just smiled the entire time. We will be thinking of her this year and the years to come”. A 2012 article about Hoover depicting her dedication to military children can be seen on the Army’s webpage, at http://www.army.mil/ article/92426/87_year_old_continues_doll_ making_holiday_tradition_at_Fort_Lee/. Wayne Hall, president of Holiday Helper and retired Garrison Command CSM said, “Her kindness and giving spirit will remain with us – She will be missed but never forgotten.”
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a Motorcycle Mentor” at https://safety.army.mil for tips on forming the best team possible. Second, are your leaders disciplined? The leaders we’ve lost to indiscipline-based motorcycle accidents aren’t the only ones out there, but their poor example can have an irreversible impact on our formations if left unchecked or written off as “we can’t fix stupid.” Between training, mentorship ,and disciplined, engaged and accountable leadership, we have the tools we need to reduce motorcycle losses. Each works, and each saves lives. I encourage you to widely share a letter we recently received from a junior leader and motorcycle rider who had a close call with a reckless driver just after finishing required safety training. It’s very powerful and speaks to the lifesaving effects of training, if the trainee takes what he or she learns seriously. The letter is available at https://safety.army.mil/LinkClick. aspx?fileticket=cG356XF6vd k%3d&tabid=2094 While not directly related to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we have important update coming
soon: a major overhaul to the Travel Risk Planning System, or TRiPS. As of Monday, the system will offer users a wide variety of functionality and upgrades, including better travel planning options, improved user email compatibility, and freestanding applications for smartphones (coming soon). Please make leaders aware of these changes and encourage them to use the upgrades as a means to improve communication with their Soldiers. TRiPS attached to a DA31 will never make Soldiers safe, but it has proven effective when used by first-line leaders to force dialogue with their Soldiers and actually assess and mitigate the risk posed by their travel plans. Thank you all for the hard work you do every day in safety that directly impacts readiness – I know your jobs aren’t easy. It’s not my intent to be negative here, but I know you want to face the harsh realities head on. Our Soldiers’ lives are simply too important to sugar-coat facts, especially when far too many are dying for no good reason. Please let me know what more I can do to help. Army Safe is Army Strong!
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(ABOVE) Pfc. Ibnmuhamma Deloach effortlessly crosses the finish line in the Sexual Harassment/ Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Run held April 11 by Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade. Deloach finished in first place, beating out many other runners. The event served to raise Soldiers’ awareness about an issue that is one of the Army’s top concerns. (BELOW) SHARP posters and other promotional materials along with the Tango Company Spirit Flag and guidon mark the event’s importance to Soldiers and their quality of life and the Army’s ability to retain the quality personnel.
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aturday’s Run for the Fallen at Williams Stadium might challenge the notion that a make-up event frequently does not measure up to the luster and enthusiasm anticipated for the original. RFTF, postponed last fall due to budget shortfalls, looked nothing like a rescheduled event, drawing a record 5,000 participants who ran and walked to honor service members who died while in uniform and to support family members dealing with losses. “This is an absolutely great event,” said Col. Paul K. Brooks, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, during his remarks to open the event, the fourth held at Fort Lee. “This is a great day and a great way to honor and remember our fallen comrades.” Run for the Fallen began in 2008, three years after 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary was killed in Iraq. his college roommate, an avid runner, organized a group of fellow runners who endeavored to run a mile for every military member lost during Operation Iraqi Freedom. RFTF is now an event that takes place at locations throughout the country as a tribute to all who died in uniform. Maj. Gen. Larry Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, who briefly addressed the crowd, said those who sacrificed for the good of the nation deserve honor and remembrance. “Think about what makes this country so great,” he said. “…That didn’t happen overnight. That happened because of the many sacrifices that have been made on the battlefields throughout the years. And I want you to reflect on that this morning because we will only continue to be the greatest Army and the greatest nation in the world as a result of those sacrifices.” Wyche was speaking to a number of surviving family members – many of them first-time attendees – wounded warriors, community members, volunteers, veterans and a few thousand military students attending the various schools here. Bill Harness, a Hopewell Navy veteran who was attending with his wife, Kimberly, for the first time, said RFTF was an eye-opener. “I am amazed that this many people are here,” he said as the sound of military cadences echoed in the background. Kimberly, who lost her father Sgt. Kenneth Vore, during the Vietnam War, said the atmosphere was encouraging beyond her expectations. “I feel very supported,” she said, filled with emotion and unable to continue. Earlier, 30-year-old Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran Andrew Coughlan took the podium as the guest speaker, sharing his story of tragic losses, his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder and the struggles he endured while re-integrating himself back into ci-
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‘We will never forget’ f Annual Run for the Fallen attraccts thousands vilian society. Noting the parents of one of his battle buddies took him as his son and helped him to recover, he encouraged those affected by war to be resourceful. “…Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and take on the little bit of healing that these families want to give us,” he said to the military members. “The same thing goes for the parents, the loved ones – don’t be afraid to try and connect with the Soldiers, the Marines, the Sailors, the Airmen that your loved ones served with.”
Unlike Memorial Day, which also honors the fallen and typically takes on a solemn tone, RFTF – at least those held at Fort Lee – have been characterized by energy, pride, and a spirit of resiliency and support. Army Community Service Officer Stephanie Parker, whose agency organized the event through its Survivors Outreach Services division, has been a part of Run for the Fallen since the inaugural event in 2010. She said it derives its energy from the compassion of others. “This event brings on a spirit of resiliency,” she
said. “It really gives you a charge that we have a purpose to stand, walk or run for those we are honoring through their service. You cannot avoid being warmhearted and empowered seeeing service members running and the survivors sm miling and allowing us to embrace them despite theiir tragic loss. It really is a community event, althoughh it honors the military. We couldn’t do it without everyyone.” One of the volunteers, retired Army Maj. Bryan Bellamy, said the spirit off RFTF is so enduring and meaningful that no budget restraint or other event can
(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Military members, each with the names of fallen comrades printed on bibs, run down Lee Avenue during the Run for the Fallen event held at Williams Stadium Saturday. The annual remembrance was postponed last fall due to budget issues. Community financial support and a large measure of volunteerism allowed organizers to make up the event. • Attendees bow during the invocation. • Survivors walk along the track with photo placards of lost loved ones. • An unidentified Patriot Guard motorcycle club member bears the flag during formalities. The Guard, in addition to the American Legion riders club, volunteered their escort services for the occasion.
prevent it from taking place. “I don’t think Fort Lee is going to turn their back on the survivors,” he said. “They want to keep the memory alive. It was going to happen.” Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer Gray, a first-time participant, said RFTF sends a clear and compassionate message to family members: “We will never forget our fallen,” said the Quartermaster Corps regimental CSM. “It’s the most important message we can give as an Army.” That message thrust the civilian community into
action when last year’s furlough brought planning to a halt. Sponsors such as 1st Command, St. Leo University, Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, USA Discounters and USAA provided the major boosts. Various individuals – those affiliated with Fort Lee and otherwise – volunteered their time to set up tents and perform a myriad of other tasks associated with the operations. Members of the local Patriot Guard and American Legion Riders motorcycle clubs lent their support as well, bearing flags during formalities and escorting participants. All of this made military
members like Pfc. Andres Rodriguez feel the full weight of reassurance that his efforts as a Soldier has the support of those who truly care. “I feel very proud of the Army,” said the Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion student. “It shows we care for the fallen and allows us to show our pride in those who fought for our country and who are not with us anymore. I think it is important to see how people commit to this. It’s something beautiful to see. It makes me feel like I can count on these people; makes me think the Army is a really big family.”
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6FRXWV EHDXWLI\ JDUGHQ The imagination of young Girl Scouts from Fort Lee – combined with the work ethic of Soldiers and a little bit of cookie money – resulted in the recent creation of a garden oasis near a Prince George County parks and recreation building. Reflecting the Girl Scout motto, “building girls of courage, confidence and character … making the world a better place,” the Troop 5391 Daisies decided to use the windfall from cookie sales to “make prettier” a garden in the local community. “Part of building the girls’ character is teaching them that they should be doing at least as much for their community as they do for themselves,” said troop leader Michele Maldonado. “Our girls always make us proud in that regard. They decided in January to use the troop’s portion of the profits from the annual Girl Scout cookie season for a community beautification project.” That money also goes toward
patches, field trips and fun activities that build teamwork and positive morale, Maldonado further explained. In order to raise enough money to fund all of those things and the materials for a respectable flower garden, the troop set and met a sales goal of 2,700 boxes of cookies. “Fast forwar0d to a few weeks ago,” she said. “Cookie season is over, and the girls have these lofty goals but not the mammoth strength required to move brick landscaping or till up weeds and deeply rooted crab grass. Enter Bravo Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion. Eleven Soldiers volunteered to do the heavy lifting and help out the Girl Scouts. They leveled the surface, laid brick (landscaping blocks) and transplanted spider hostas so the new space would be symmetrical.” Reusing available plants is significant, Maldonado noted, because protecting the environment and using resources wisely are cornerstones in Girl Scout Law.
Sgt. 1st Class Moses Torres and Daisy Leader April Rogers assist Girl Scouts in a cleanup project at a Prince George Parks and Recreation facility April 25. Members of Bravo Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, and the Petroleum and Water Department participated in the service endeavor.
After the prep work, which took about three hours, the garden plot was ready for the new plants that would be added by the girls. Two Soldiers from the Petroleum and Water Department returned to the site on April 27 to help. Along with the troop’s leaders, they predug holes as the girls were introduced to typical garden creatures like grubs and worms, and shown the proper way to remove plants from pots and separate their roots
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before placing them in the ground. The Daisies partnered with Brownie helpers, and they were off. In about an hour and a half, the space was transformed into a semi-circle filled with plants that are drought tolerant and friendly to the honey bee, which is now on the endangered species list. Mulch was laid over the space, making it cohesive and quite attractive. “When the work was done,” Maldonado said, “we formed a
Daisy Circle and asked them how they felt about the project. One little lady said she had ‘so much fun getting dirty!’ and added, ‘My mom said I wouldn’t like it, but it was so much fun … When can we do it again?’ Another little girl said, ‘I am proud it looks so nice, and I helped make new friends.’ That made the end result not only stunning but heartwarming. The girls were so excited.” This collaborative effort will live on, Maldonado added. Troop 5391 will adopt the space they have renovated and maintain it as part of their community service work for years to come. Troop 5391 has Daisies (grades K-1) and Brownies (grades 2-3). They are part of the Prince George Service Unit; consisting of 13 troops. Two of those troops are based at Fort Lee. Other leaders of those groups are Jessica Burdette and April Rogers for the Daisies, and Jennifer Sullivan and Jennifer Fitch for Brownies. – Girl Scout Troop 5391
ÀJKWLQJ IRU WKH FXS (LEFT) Soldiers of the 16th Ordnance Battalion, 59th Ord. Brigade, scramble during a dodgeball game played April 26 on the Ordnance Campus. It was part of the Annual Maintenance Cup competitive sports event. (BOTTOM) An unidentified Soldier rises above his opponent to complete a scissors kick in the soccer contest.
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Somewhere in the middle of the Lee Theater Group’s latest production, the cast sings, “Look out for me!” That’s good advice, since it turns “Big River” is easily the most moving musical presented on this stage in years. Don’t miss this celebration of American music. “Big River” continues until May 18 with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. The final three shows are May 16 and 17 at 8 p.m., and May 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for youth. Group rates are available for 12 or more. The musical is based on Mark Twain’s “Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn,” a book that has created a stir more than once since its publication in 1884. Some of Twain’s contemporaries thought it coarse; nearly a century later some critics complain that it contains elements of racism. Yet the tale of an uncivilized boy and a runaway slave remains an essential read. Show creators Roger Miller and William Hauptman have smoothed over some of the novel’s more prickly details and their efforts were rewarded with seven Tony Awards when “Big River” opened on Broadway in 1985. One could make the argument that Hauptman’s softening of Twain’s sarcasm has left the show feeling a little watered-down and “cute.”
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Huck Finn (Paul Redling) and Jim (Brandon Johns) break camp and continue their journey up river during the Lee Playhouse production of “Big River” that continues until May 18 at the Lee Theater.
The show’s real appeal, however, is found in its score. Miller, a proven hit maker, has composed simple but infectious melodies. Ironically, director Amy Perdue has invited back a few veteran Playhouse per-
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the Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg, tackles the role of Huck Finn, his first leading role. It would be easy to downplay Redling’s contribution to this production as simply a teenager playing a teenager – that is, until one realizes that he never leaves the stage. By the sheer force of his talents, voice and endless energy, Redling keeps the audience invested as he leads them through a plot that sometimes races like the big river itself. The part of Jim is one that requires a certain finesse. While Brandon Johns is not old enough to give the role the mature dignity it deserves, this young performer handles the rich vocals required by the score. All quibbles with his portrayal
will be forgotten when Johns adds his voice to Redling’s for the show’s most memorable song, “River in the Rain.” While veteran player Mike White delivers an admirable rendition of the bluesy “Guv’ment,” the show doesn’t find a firm footing (musically or dramatically) until Ashley Farmer sings. The new-to-ourstage performer sings the lead in a stunning yet mournful rendition of “The Crossing,” a mesmerizing song that quietly summons the sorrow of those robbed of their freedom. Kudos to musical director Alisa Erway and her musicians; their contribution to the show is unmistakable. When the cast closes the show with one final song, it’s easy to imagine that they’re all neighbors that have gathered on a country cabin porch for a Saturday night sing-off. For reservations and further information, call the box office at (804) 734-6629.
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If you are not planning for your retirement, what are you waiting for? Individuals are eligible to contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan as soon as they begin their military service. Saving for retirement with the TSP makes sense no matter how many years one plans to serve in the military. If you leave the service before qualifying for a military retirement, the money in the TSP account can help jumpstart your wealth building. If you go the full 20, you’ll have your TSP income as a supplement to your military retired pay. Civilian government workers are also eligible to use TSP, depending
on their retirement plan. How do I start my TSP contributions? Check with your service’s payroll office about its procedures for starting TSP contributions. You must make your request through your service because your payroll office calculates the contribution and deducts the appropriate amount of money from your pay. You may be asked to use your service’s electronic system to begin contributing to a TSP account. If your payroll office allows the use of the paper version of the contribution election form, Form TSP-U-1, you can find it on the TSP website, tsp.gov. You can also request it from your service branch, or you can call the ThriftLine at 1-TSP-YOU-FRST (1-877-968-3778) and have it sent to you.
How can I change my TSP contributions? You can use the same method to change your contributions as you did to start your contributions. What type of pay can I contribute to my TSP account? As a military member, there are four potential sources of employee contributions: basic pay, special pay, incentive pay, and bonus pay. You must elect a percentage of contributions from your basic pay in order to also make contributions from your special pay, incentive pay, and/or bonus pay. You cannot make contributions to the TSP from your housing or subsistence allowance. You can make two types of contributions to a TSP account: traditional (tax-deferred) and Roth (after-tax).
Traditional contributions come out of your pay before income is taxed. The money grows in the account tax-deferred, but when you withdraw it, you pay taxes on both the contributions and their earnings. With Roth (after-tax) contributions, you pay the taxes up front, which means you will not pay any taxes on them at withdrawal. In addition, you will not have to pay taxes on the earnings as long as they are considered “qualified” by the Internal Revenue Code requirements. Furthermore, you can make contributions from tax-exempt pay earned in a combat zone, which can really add up if you choose to make Roth contributions. You are not paying taxes on your contributions, so why pay taxes on their earnings?
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During the early morning hours of April 28, Command Sgt. Major Terry E. Parham, CASCOM CSM, runs alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Cheryl Greene, the CSM of the 16th Ordnance Battalion, 59th Ordnance Brigade, as she leads her battalion on an enlisted run around the Ordnance Campus. They were joined by CSM Edward Morris, the 59th Ord. Bde. CSM, and 1,600 enlisted Soldiers from the battalion’s various elements. It was her final CSM-led run during her 24-month tenure as the battalion’s CSM. Greene will relinquish her mantle of responsibility to CSM William Reed on May 30.
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National Women’s Health Week is a perfect time for Kenner Army Health Clinic to encourage and empower women to make health a priority through routine medical exams and preventive screenings, being active, paying attention to emotional health needs, and avoiding unhealthy practices. Each year, Mother’s Day serves as a reminder to “Get Healthy” by focusing on the importance of managing individual health, getting simple preventive tests done, and working with health professionals to identify tests that can enhance women’s health. KAHC will open its doors and welcome beneficiaries and the community to observe the week with a series of educational displays aimed at encouraging timely
preventive screenings beneficial to maintaining good health. This also is an opportunity for Kenner’s Tricare Network partners to answer questions and concerns. Beginning May 12 and ending with a group walk on May 16, 10 a.m. - noon daily, Kenner will host women’s health groups, providers, health care representative and network partners for interactive and informative displays in the KAHC pharmacy lobby area. Stop by to talk or pick up free information pamphlets to help you meet your wellness goals. Health Net Federal Services, the managed care support contractor for TRICARE North, offers wellness tips designed to enhance health and fitness. Specifically, the Disease Management Education Center at www.hnfs.com provides links to information and classes. Use the keyword “wellness” in the search block at the top right of the
webpage. The tele-classes require a brief registration for materials to be delivered to the patient’s home address and then on class day, simply call in and listen. Consider the month of May as an opportunity to review your health needs specific to your age and family history. Annual wellwomen checkups cover many preventive screenings to promote overall health. This also can provide a chance to set health goals and speak to a provider about any concerns you may be having. Women’s Health Week also promotes annual health screenings, including the Pap test, which can find changes in a woman’s cervix before cancer develops. According to the American Cancer Society, the greatest risk factor for cervical cancer is infection from the human papilloma virus, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause changes in the cervix over time.
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JROTC students from Monacan High School in Chesterfield County recently toured Fort Lee. The 30 students toured the Rigger Schoolhouse, Joint Culinary Center of Excellence and the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. While the students found great interest in each stop along the way, the parachute landing simulator at the Rigger Schoolhouse was the highlight of the day.
“I think the biggest challenge really is … and it sounds rather simple … defining expeditionary,” said Stackpole. “We have within our Army these Global Response Forces that are ready to go in a certain period of time, and we have other forces that maintain a certain level of readiness. That’s where we need to be; structured so we can build that combat power quickly.” Col. Marty Wagner, director of logistics, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, shared the views he developed from not only his current position but also a previous assignment with the 1st Theater Sustainment Command in Southwest Asia. “We do have a lot of redundancies (in the sustainment community),” he said, “so this was a great forum to discuss what we need to either get rid of altogether, which quite frankly there’s not much (only one unit that everyone agreed upon), but also it’s an opportunity to say ‘where do we have redundancies that make sense?’ All of the military services, Wagner said, have a lot of catching up to do after years of
deployments and support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other terrorism hotspots around the globe. “We have a lot of things that worked quite well over the last 12 years, (and) we’re kind of sorting through lessons learned that, quite frankly, I’m not sure we kept up with. So, now we’re catching up on what worked and what didn’t, and what we should be implementing.” Strategy sessions like the GRSRD also discourage “stovepipe thinking,” Lennon said. “This really gets people out of the track they’ve been in. Sustainment is an enterprise; it is not a single line of business. It’s across all your strategic partners, your coalition partners,” the general said. “We have many folks who are absolutely great logisticians, but they’ve essentially gone single track. That’s not always a bad thing because they’re very good at what they do, but this is an opportunity to see things from a different view. It allows you to listen to what other people have experienced. You’ve got to create an environment where you have that experience. This gives people an opportunity to learn the global impact of our sustainment mission.”
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Ladies Night at Main PX | May 9 The Fort Lee main exchange will hold Ladies Night, May 9, 5-7 p.m. The event will include chocolate sampling, wine tasting, makeovers, karaoke, manager specials and giveaways. For details, call (804) 861-5970.
Mother’s Day Brunch | May 11 The Lee Club will offer a Mother’s Day Brunch, May 11, 1 p.m. The menu items include custom omelets, a Belgian waffle bar, grilled salmon, seafood platters, steamed shrimp, chicken Shenandoah, a fresh garden salad bar, gourmet desserts and more. The cost is $23.95 per person, $11.95 per child (3-10), and 2 and under are free. Reservations are required by May 9. For reservation and details, call (804) 734-7547 or 734-7541.
FMWR Newcomers’ Dinner | May 15 Family and MWR will host its quarterly Newcomers Dinner on May 15, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Regimental Club. At the free event, new community members, who have arrived in the area the previous six months or less, can become familiar with programs and services both inside and outside the gate, and meet other new families. Door prizes will be awarded including electronics and tickets to nearby
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Cardinal Day-Night Scramble | May 16 A spring day-night tournament is set for May 16, 6 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. This event is a four-person scramble. The cost is $40 for members and $55 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, dinner, beverages and prizes. Paid registration is required by May 13. For details, call (804) 734-2889.
Troops to Teachers Briefing | May 16 A Troops to Teachers briefing will be held May 16, 10 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400, room 108. The free 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.
Housing Life at Lee Celebration | May 17 Residents of Fort Lee family housing are invited to the “Life at Lee” celebration, May 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Splash Park behind the Welcome Center, 1510 Sisisky Blvd. This free event, sponsored by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC., will feature a barbecue lunch, a bouncy house, face painting, prizes and more. For details, call (804) 733-1558.
Military Collectors Show at QM Museum | May 24 The 3rd Annual Fort Lee Military Collectors Show is set for May 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, building 5218, A Avenue and 22nd Street. Admission is free. Participants can buy, sell and trade military collectable items from all eras. Proceeds support the QM Foundation. For details, email bornkm@comcast.net.
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Calendar, continued 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Newcomers Welcome | May 28 A newcomers welcome event will be held by the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, May 28, 1 p.m., at Liberty Chapel, Mahone and C avenues. New cadre and their families will meet brigade leaders and learn about services located on Fort Lee. It is open to Soldiers who have been assigned to the installation within the last 90 days. There will be door prizes, gifts, lunch and more. For details, call (804) 734-4367.
SPORTS & FITNESS Strong B.A.N.D.S. Fitness Classes | May 8-31 The Fort Lee community is invited to participate in a free fitness initiative – Balanced lifestyle, Actively motivated, Nutritional health, Determined to excel, Strength and conditioning – through May 31.
Fitness classes will be offered at MacLaughlin and Clark Fitness Centers. Normal fees apply for all applicable regular fitness training sessions. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Armed Forces Day Runs | May 17 The Armed Forces Day 5K and 8-Mile runs are set for May 17, 8 a.m., at Williams Stadium. The cost prior to 3 p.m., May 16, is $17 for active duty military and $20 for civilians. The late registration fee is $25 for all participants at the stadium on race day, 6:45-7:45 a.m. To pre-register, visit http://www.raceit. com/search3/event.aspx?id=25008. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
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Balloon Festival will be held May 10-11, at Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Blvd., Doswell. The event will feature 20 hot air balloons and showcase Virginia foods, wines, craft breweries and more. The program runs 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., May 10 and 6 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 11. Tickets are $15 each day for adults and $5 for children, age 5-12. For details, visit www. midatlanticballoonfestival.com/generalinfo/ or call (804) 994-2800.
Boy Scout Troop 2826 will host a spaghetti dinner and auction, May 16, 6:30 p.m., at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 501 Compton Road, Colonial Heights. Meal donations are $5 per person and $15 per family. For details, call (804) 931-1203 or email eric.l.wagner1965@gmail.com.
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NARFE Meeting | May 21
A Taste of New Kent will be held May 10, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the New Kent Winery, 8400 Old Church Road. Tickets are $25 for active duty and retired military members and their families, $35 for others and $15 for non-drinkers under 21. Admission is free for children under 10. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For details, visit www.atasteofnewkent. com/index.php.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting, May. 21, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg. Joan Fallon of Congressman Randy Forbes’ office will speak to the group about how the office can assist constituents with government agencies, particularly those that interact with senior citizens. For details, call (804) 458-3835.
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called in Olympic competition 15. A horse breed known for its spotted coat
ACROSS 2. Feral horses that roam the open spaces of the United States, especially in the West 5. A young male horse 6. The word for Soldiers on horseback 8. The word for a four-yearold male horse who is not castrated 9. A famous horse race (two words) 11. When a horse is running at full speed, it is _____________ 13. The Kentucky Derby features this breed of horse 14. What horse events are
DOWN 1. The term for a horse one year and younger 2. A female horse 3. A smaller horse 4. He cares for the hooves of horses 7. The female equivalent of a colt 10. Roy Rogers’ horse 12. A cross between a donkey and horse
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