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Thousands complete journey of support for fallen warriors, surviving families HONORING A FALLEN HERO Members of the Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department and the family of Spc. Trevor Win’E honor his memory in moment of silence ceremony SEE PAGE 14
SEE PAGES 12-13 SUPPORTING OUR FAMILIES Virginia governor visits Lee, signs legislation to help identify military children through schools SEE PAGE 3
CELEBRATING MILITARY KIDS Child, Youth and School Services finishes out Month of the Military Child with parade SEE PAGE 9
LIFE AT LEE Annual celebration set for May 16, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., for military housing residents, offers fun, food and prizes SEE PAGE 11
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER | PROMOTING SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
Parents’ make-your-bed rule a good life lesson for adulthood Chaplain (Capt.) Randy Belcher 266th QM Battalion Chaplain
If your parents were anything like mine during childhood, the following statements will sound familiar – “clean your room,” “don’t slam the door,” “did you do your homework,?” “don’t talk with your mouth full,” and so on. Of course, it never occurred to me as a kid that mom and dad were just instilling manners and responsible behavior. Looking at it from the perspective of an adult, I realize the wisdom of their ways and there is one particular statement I appreciate most, which is “make your bed.”
This little chore, if done every day, can change one’s outlook on life. How? … Consider this. The bed made in the morning is the one that greets its owner at night. Its appearance and comfort are proportional to the time and care put into it. Daily bed-makers are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment at the start of every day. They have literally and metaphorically “put their house in order,” which can be uplifting in many ways. Let’s take those thoughts a step further. Those with the mindset to make their bed with care are more likely to fill the day with caring actions and attitudes toward others.
Individuals who haphazardly throw up the covers and run out of the room tend to have a more carefree mindset where “50-percent solutions” are OK, even when it comes to their relationships, work habits and spiritual lives. Getting out of bed and never do anything to improve it could be a reflection of an uncaring attitude – nothing matters in life: not me, not my job, not my relationships, and not my spiritual well-being. I invite readers to give some thought to the deeper meaning behind “making one’s bed.” How does your outlook when waking up each morning affect your day-today actions and overall spiritual life? In the book of Acts, chapter 9, verses
33-35, there is a story where a man is healed from being paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. Peter tells the man Jesus has healed him and he should get up and “make his bed.” It is a lesson in understanding the gifts God chooses to bestow upon mankind and not diminishing their value with haphazard or uncaring attitudes about ourselves and others. Much like real beds, our spiritual bed is important. When we fail to put it in order, it makes it more difficult for us to grow closer to God. Our life becomes messy and we don’t get the spiritual rest needed to face the challenges this world throws at us. So, the lesson is this – it’s not just your mother who cares about the bed you make for yourself, but also God who cares about the spiritual bed you rest upon. Believe me, it matters. So, “make your bed both physically and spiritually” each day. By doing so, you will find comfort each night and for the rest of your life.
Family pet a source of comfort, joy despite puppy personality disorder Contributing Columnist
A month ago, my life was normal … I showered regularly. I ran errands. I cooked and cleaned. I watched TV. I slept in a bed. That was until my husband and I drove from our base house at Naval Station Newport, R.I., to a cranberry farm in Massachusetts in order to pick up a wriggling ball of fur that changed every-
thing. We felt a twinge of guilt taking an 8-week-old Labrador retriever away from his littermates, with whom he had spent his days snuggling and tussling. But, ever since the death of our beloved dog Dinghy, who saw us through deployments, PCS moves and an overseas tour, we knew another dog would enhance our family. So, we wrapped the puppy in a blanket and nuzzled him all the
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way home, happily ignorant of the chaos that was about to ensue. We named him “Moby,” a tribute to our tour of duty in nautical New England. However, other apt labels have occurred to us over the past couple of weeks as we have learned the multiple facets of our new puppy’s complex personality. “Puddle Maker” has christened every rug in our house, and we’re now considering buying stock
in puppy training pads. “Kibble Gobbler” inhales scoops of puppy food like a starving teenager, usually with one paw plopping in his water dish. “Spawn of Cujo”
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Airman Terrell Small, a student in the Air Force Traffic Management Office course here, runs during Fort Lee’s fifth annual Run for the Fallen event at Williams Stadium Saturday. For story and photos, see Pages 12-13.
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Governor signs new law during Lee visit Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe visited Fort Lee April 30 to sign legislation that directs the Virginia Department of Education to create a process to identify children of military members. Several representatives of the Virginia legislature, Fort Lee senior leaders and military families were at the Youth Center event to witness the bill signing. William Moore, deputy to the commanding general, CASCOM, welcomed the governor and the other members of the state’s government to Fort Lee and thanked them for continuing to support Virginian military families. “In the end, this bill helps all of our military members and their families,” said Moore. “This law enables the state to provide more resources and more quality to the education of our military children as they are better able to track where they are and who they are with, and I think
that’s wonderful.” McAuliffe said his wife, Dorothy, had a major part in getting this legislation off the ground. “She really does deserve special recognition for this law,” he said. “We probably would not be standing here today if not for the great efforts of our first lady. Dorothy got right on this issue. She studied it and understood its importance.” This bill will help all children of those serving in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as those in the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Public Health Services. “This will help our school administrators and our teachers meet the needs of the children,” said McAuliffe. “It will raise the awareness of teachers, guidance counselors, coaches and administrations so they can ease the frequent transitions experienced by these students. “If we identify these children, the state can assist school districts in meeting
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During an April 30 ceremony at the Fort Lee Youth Center, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signs a piece of legislation that directs the Virginia Department of Education to create a process to identify children of military members.
these students’ needs and ensuring their academic success,” he continued. “DOD leaders have identified this as one of the top quality of life issues for military families.” Virginia is one of 13 states that have
enacted legislation that helps identify military children, said the governor. “I am so proud of what we have accomplished and with this (law), we are one step closer to making Virginia the most military friendly state in the U.S.,” McAuliffe said.
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Community leaders and local organizations will gather during a luncheon May 21 at the Lee Club to celebrate the accomplishments of military spouses and recognize the 2015 Fort Lee Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year. The Army Community Service Army Volunteer Corps organizes the luncheon to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of military spouses. Susan Loden, AVC coordinator, said, “the program is about recognizing the sacrifices military spouses make, usually behind the scenes, which allows their service member to focus on the mission.” Military Newspapers of
Virginia, the publisher of the Traveller, founded the Heroes at Home Program in 2005 and sponsors the luncheon. This is the fourth year of the program at Fort Lee. “What makes Heroes at Home different is the nominees can be nominated by anyone, not only their sponsors,” said Loden. “We have nominees submitted by other spouses, by employers, and by younger family members. So many of our military spouses are volunteering out in the Fort Lee community and their service isn't reported through official volunteering channels. Heroes at Home gives community members the chance to highlight those of our spouses who really go the extra mile to support their families, fel-
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Sgt. 1st Class Wesley Wilcox shares a joyful moment with his wife, Deborah, after she was named the 2014 Fort Lee Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year.
low spouses and their communities.” From the nominees, five finalists were chosen and one will be announced as the 2015 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year. Deborah Wilcox was surprised to be recognized for her efforts in 2014 considering the quality of contributions made by
the other nominees. “Knowing what these ladies do; they do a lot for this community. To be put into consideration with them, it’s unbelievable,” Wilcox said. “Our finalists this year are excellent examples of what makes Fort Lee a great place to live and work,” said Loden. “Our Fort Lee
military spouses contribute in so many ways that aren't known to most of the community, and this is our chance to shine the light on their efforts and say thank you.” A few of the gifts the Fort Lee Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year will receive include a $500 donation to the charity of their choice courtesy of the Military Newspapers of Virginia and a diamond pendant necklace courtesy of USA Living and Fletcher’s Jewelers. The May 21 event is a military spouse appreciation lunch and all spouses of active duty and retired military in the region are encouraged to attend. Lunch for spouses is free. All others are $15. Check in is from 11-11:30 a.m. Lunch and the awards ceremony is from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. To register for the luncheon visit www.militarynews. com/rsvp. For questions about this event, call (757) 222-5375.
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Troops to Teachers Briefing A Troops to Teachers briefing is scheduled for May 8, 10 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road, building 12400. The free program provides information and referral services to participants interested in a second career in public education. Topics covered include teacher certification requirements, employment opportunities and eligibility guidelines for stipends and bonuses. Some Troops to Teachers graduates may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus when filling positions at certain schools. For details, call (804) 765-3570.
Mandatory TARP Briefings Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefings are set for May 12, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. This training is a mandatory annual requirement for all DOD employees and contractors with a security clearance. Additional briefings will be scheduled quarterly – Aug. 5 and Nov. 10. For details, call (804) 734-1569.
Kenner Safety Stand-Down, Memorial Day Closures Photo by Patrick Buffett
Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General, presents a noncommissioned officer sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers during an April 30 assumption of responsibility ceremony in the Lee Club. As the 12th regimental CSM of the QM Corps, Sellers will help shape the unit training and individual professional development futures of 95,000 quartermaster Soldiers around the world.
Top QM enlisted spot goes to CSM with ‘impeccable resume’ Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers became the 12th Regimental CSM of the Army Quartermaster Corps during an April 30 assumption of responsibility ceremony here in the Lee Club main ballroom. Hailing from Columbus, Ga., Sellers is a 25-year Army veteran who has served as a drill sergeant, a company first sergeant, a brigade S-4 sergeant major, and an NCO academy commandant during his illustrious career. He also has held a variety of CSM positions to include the top enlisted spot for White Sands Missile Range, N.M. He has deployed four times for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. “CSM Sellers comes to us with an impeccable reputation and a resume that speaks for itself,” said Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General and commandant of the Quartermaster School, who presided over the ceremony and presented the noncommissioned officer sword
and regimental charter to Sellers. “As I considered what I was looking for in a CSM who would serve as my senior enlisted advisor for the regiment, I asked myself the following questions,” Kirklin continued. “Is he or she the right fit for the QM Corps given the environment we are operating in? The answer (for Sellers) is yes. Does he or she understand the complexity of moving the (corps) forward to meet the emerging requirements of our Army? The answer is yes, again. Can he or she turn complexity into simplicity so all quartermasters understand what we are asking them to do? The answer is yes. Will he or she be loyal to the Army and this command, including our Soldiers, civilians and families? The answer is yes.” Having “checked all the blocks,” Kirklin said he will now count on Sellers to stay in touch with the ground-level truth while serving as a spokesperson for the 95,000 quartermaster Soldiers who serve in active, Army Reserve and National Guard SEE CSM SELLERS, PAGE 18
Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1, Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic and all ancillary services will be closed May 21, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to participate in a safety stand-down day. The clinic will re-open in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. All clinics and services will be closed May 22 for a training holiday, and May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-533-5242. To speak with 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, go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1.
Dental Emergency Support The staff at Col. Bull Dental Clinic reminds all installation leaders emergency care is available through its facility for any military member – permanent party or advanced individual training student – who experiences a serious dental problem after hours. To reach a provider, call the Kenner Army Health Clinic help line at (804) 734-9000. This reminder was prompted by a recent incident in which a student was sent to an off-post facility for a dental emergency. The student could not be facilitated because of the nature of his problem; his medication was not filled, therefore, the student was in pain the entire weekend. Furthermore, the Dental Clinic Command was billed $1,000 for the visit.
KAHC Training on 4th Thursday Afternoons Kenner Army Health Clinic services and appointment line availability will be limited on the 4th Thursday afternoon (1-4 p.m.) of each month. This does not include ancillary services such as the pharmacy, laboratory or radiology. The next two dates are May 28 and June 25. The clinic staff including providers and nurses will be participating in training and professional development requirements during this time. Normal operations will resume the following Friday morning.
Exchange M&M Sweepstakes The winner of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Mars M&M World Sweepstakes can choose one of three all-expense-paid trips for two to Florida, Nevada or New York. The grand prize winner will receive airfare, lodging and spending money. The approximate value of the prize is $6,000. Any authorized shopper over age 18 can enter by texting the word “Chocolate” to 20300. The deadline is May 28. The drawing will take place on or about June 4.
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Soldiers take tough stance on physical fitness test failures C. Todd Lopez Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Soldiers at the firstever NCO Solarium at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., said they felt the Army has gone soft too many times on those who have failed their Army Physical Fitness Tests and called for more discipline in enforcing standards. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Ruiz, Headquarters Services Company, U.S. Army North, said allowing Soldiers who have repeatedly failed their APFT to stay in the Army is inconsistent with the idea physical fitness is important. “When Soldiers end up being retained, we feel it is a detriment to the unit and other military personnel, who see that Soldier being retained,” Ruiz said. “One of our recommendations is to remove the commander’s ability to decline a separation packet for APFT failures.” Ruiz served as the spokesperson for the physical fitness group at the event. During the Solarium, about 80 NCOs from throughout the Army were tasked to come up with solutions to problems involving education, Army culture, training, mission command, physical fitness, and Army vision and branding. Those Soldiers were then asked to brief the sergeant major of the Army on their findings. 1st Sgt. Robert V. Craft Jr., 1-16 Infantry, Fort Bragg, N.C., also was part of the physical fitness group. He speculated the Army was accepting poor performers on the physical fitness test as a way to retain manpower numbers – something he felt was a bad idea. “Over the last decade or so ... we have begun to accept substandard performance in order to make numbers for missions,” he said. “By retaining those Soldiers, it basically leads to a consensus ... that PT isn’t important; that being in shape isn’t important.” The same rigorous accountability that is applied to those within the Army Body Composition Program ought to be applied to those who fail the Army APFT as well, Craft said. AFPT failures could force a separation after a second time, or after a Soldier has failed within a certain number of years, for instance. There also be stricter Army physical fit-
ness standards for those in leader positions, such as platoon sergeant, first sergeant or commander, Craft said. There should be stricter standards for those going off to any of the Army’s professional military education institutions. “Then we are getting the best to go to school,” he said. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey told the NCOs at the Solarium to not refrain from sending less-than-stellar PT performers to Army PME schools. He said at an Army PME school, a Soldier cannot hide from the repercussions of failing to meet standards. “Send them to school,” he said. “We’ll take care of them. There should no longer be the idea that if they no longer make PT, we’ll hold them back. Send them. They go to school. We’ll grade them. We’ll help you take care of those people. Policy is going to drive that. When you fail, when you get that referred report in your file, you’re going to be eligible for Qualitative Management Program as you should.” The QMP is a program that deals with substandard performing Soldiers, and can remove them from service. Dailey said Soldiers must meet the standards of being a Soldier the entire time they are in the Army, and there is no reprieve from the standards. “There is no pause button on being a Soldier,” he said. “So nowhere in the regulations does it say two or three times you are allowed to be fat. It says you have to be skinny all the time. You should be graded from the time you enter the Army until the time you leave. Your peers are graded the same way. Don’t hold them back from school anymore. Send them. We can help with that.” Dailey also said that the Army must change the culture of physical fitness, and bring back accountability to the program. “You don’t get good at physical training unless you do physical training,” he said. “When you allow your platoons and your squads to do squad physical training, I can tell you most of the time ... it is not good. I don’t know how we ever said we have to let squad leaders do physical training every day. We need to probably reel some of that in. There was a lot of goodness when the battalion had to meet in the quad and salute the flag together. It’s called accountability.”
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HISTORIC PHOTO OF THE MONTH | 1945
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The May Historic Photo of the Month looks back to April 1945 and the dedication of Nowak Field, named after Sgt. Henry “Hank” Nowak who was killed in action in Belgium on Jan. 1, 1945. The photo and statements cited are from the April 1943 and 1945 editions of the Lee Traveller. The stories in those issues were titled “Lee Pays Tribute to Sgt. Nowak” and “Diamond Aces.” Nowak, a promising professional baseball pitcher, was stationed at Camp Lee for two years – 1942-1944. “A colorful tribute to a Soldier-athlete – Hank Nowak – drew one of the largest sporting crowds in Camp Lee history in April, when the post athletic field was dedicated to the former Lee pitcher and the Philadelphia Phils took a 4-2 win over the Travellers,” the reporter wrote in 1945. “With some 10,000 fans packing every available seat, Camp Lee and organized baseball joined to honor the first National League player killed in World War II.
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A special baseball card depicts Sgt. Henry “Hank” Nowak during a wind up while pitching at Camp Lee circa 19421944. He was considered a promising professional baseball pitcher.
“During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. George A. Horkan, Camp Lee commanding general, said, ‘I declare this field Nowak Field in tribute to the life and death of Sergeant Henry Nowak. May it stand as an inspiration to all of us who serve here, and as a memorial to the Soldier athletes of the nation who on the athletic
fields of America, in the corner lots and stadia, quietly molded the answer to the enemy’s charge that America is a soft nation.” In the April 1943 paper, Pfc. Bryon Sedgwick, Quartermaster RTC Public Relations Office, labeled Nowak as a “star pitcher.” “He strikes them out – onetwo-three,” said Sedgwick. “Putting a professional touch to the Camp Lee All-Star baseball team, Hank Nowak looks like a veteran as he whizzes the pill past opposing batters. Hank Nowak looks like a baseball pitcher off the mound also. He’s six feet, 1 inch tall and his big frame weighs 180 pounds. He was born in Buffalo 24 years ago. Before donning the uniform of Uncle Sam’s Army 14 months ago, Hank wore the uniform of the St. Louis Cardinals. His number was 46. Here at Camp Lee, a big 13 is on his back. Before Nowak was signed for the Cardinals, he had several years experience in professional ball play. He pitched for the Albany Travelers in Georgia for two years and the Buffs in Houston, Texas.
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Fort Lee’s Nowak Field, near MacLauglin Fitness Center, stands “as an inspiration to all of us who serve here, and as a memorial to the Soldier athletes of the nation on the athletic fields of America ... , ” said Brig Gen. George A. Horkan, Camp Lee commanding general, during the April 1945 ceremony to dedicate the baseball field to the memory of Sgt. Henry “Hank” Nowak. He was killed in action on Jan. 1, 1945, in Belgium. Nowak was the first National League player who died in World War II. This photo, circa 1950 is part of the archives at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum.
“But Nowak’s climb toward a place on the Cardinals pitching staff came to an end on March 2, 1942 – the date he entered military service with the Army. Carried on the St. Louis Cardinals’ National Defense Service List, Nowak entered service at Fort Niagara and was assigned to the special service section of the Quartermaster Replacement Training Center at Camp Lee where he was able to continue his pitching exploits with the Camp Lee Travellers. “On August 2, 1942, Nowak faced Bob Feller’s Norfolk Naval Training
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push to split the Allied line in Belgium - the Battle of the Bulge. Allied forces lost more than 10,000 men during that freezing winter in the Ardennes. Hank Nowak was killed in action on New Year’s Day 1945.” The Traveller is celebrating 75 years of serving military members and their families at Fort Lee and Camp Lee with a strong journalism tradition. The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Comments can be posted on www.facebook.com/ ftleetraveller.
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RECOGNIZING CIVILIANS | SPOTLIGHT
7$00< 0$%(55< Hometown: Madison Heights Family: Single Job title: James Team RN Care coordinator How long have you worked at Kenner Army Health Clinic? 2 years Job duties: “Assisting LPNs with their tasks, scheduling procedures outside the clinic, managing t-cons coming in, patients needing immediate appointments with their provider, answering Relay Health messages, returning phone calls, entering referrals, faxing orders and/or referrals, chart reviews, clinic inspections, medication checks and any other tasks as assigned or I see need to be done.” What do you like most about your job? “The multiple tasks throughout the day. I like to stay busy and assist people. This job allows you to do just about anything in the areas of nursing and nursing administration within the day. If you get bored, it’s because you’re not doing everything you should be doing.” What are the greatest challenges of your job? “Trying to satisfy all patients. Sometimes due to the situation, it is not quick and easy. I understand their frustration, but I cannot fix it due to outside elements. It’s hard because you know if you were in their shoes you would want the situation dealt with sooner too.” If you weren’t doing this job, what would you be doing? “If I wasn’t here, I would still be a nurse somewhere. If I couldn’t be a nurse, well I have no idea. I have always wanted to be a nurse and everything I did in my life was working up to my RN.” What is the one thing you can’t live without? “My friends would say my white shoes. I can’t help it. I have been a nurse for 20 years. Is there any other color of shoes other than white?” Where is your favorite place to vacation? “Outer Banks, N.C. – my home away from home.” Pet peeve: “Multiple staples in a packet of forms.” What are you reading right now? “2015 Cardiovascular updates – I know, exciting, but I love medical articles.” What do you like to do in your spare time? “I browse garden centers and antique shops.” Who inspired you? “I really couldn’t say one person inspired me. I have always
walked my own path. I can say my father instilled strength and courage into me to go after what I wanted.” Worst fear: “Being buried alive.” Favorite food: “Japanese from Sakura’s in Lynchburg. I haven’t found anyone who can match them.” Talents: “I like to do crafts.” What is your favorite type of music? “I like all music, except bluegrass – for some reason it gives me a headache, honestly” Three words to describe yourself: “Direct, honest and fun-loving.” Tell me something about yourself people would be surprised to know: “I grew up on a working farm. Every day there were chores and we had just about every animal you could think of – milk cows, pigs, goats, turkeys, six different types of chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, pheasants, peacocks, and three gardens plus hay and corn crops. I was raised to be tough – clearing land, vaccinating the animals, churning butter and hauling wood for the stove. There wasn’t much down time and my dad didn’t believe in sick days or injuries. Fat back could heal and cure anything. That and a Popsicle stick with tape. Who knows, maybe that is why I wanted to be a nurse.” Future aspirations: “Oh, who knows. I have done just about everything I wanted to do in nursing, worked seven different fields and loved them all. I guess it’s time to start looking for someone to settle down with and maybe learn Spanish.” – Compiled by Tereasa Wade, KAHC Public Affairs
7UDYHOOHU WR UHFRJQL]H KLJK VFKRRO JUDGXDWHV The submission deadline for the 2015 Fort Lee Traveller high school graduation special edition is close of business June 1. This is the annual insert that features the photos and names of graduating high school seniors affiliated with the Fort Lee community. Affiliations include active or retired military members, government civilians and contractors. A parent who wants their graduate featured must submit a photo and the required information as specified below. To participate, parents need to submit a head-and-shoulders photo of their graduate(s) with the first and last name of each student and each parent, the parent’s rank (if applicable), the parent’s status and place of duty, the student’s age and high school and a telephone number to be used (but not published) if additional information is needed.
The photo submitted should be copyright-free (if taken by a studio or commercial vendor), 5-by-7 inches, 200-dpi or greater, and in JPEG format. Parents who do not have a photo of their graduate can make arrangements with the Public Affairs Office staff to have one taken. Materials can be submitted via email to ArmyFortLee.pao@mail.mil or on the website www.ftleetraveller.com/graduate; through regular mail addressed to the Fort Lee Public Affairs Office, 3312 A Ave., Fort Lee, VA 23801 or by hand to the PAO in the garrison headquarters building (12010) on the corner of A Avenue and 34th Street. For questions, call (804) 734-6948 or 7347147. – Staff Reports
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(BELOW) Six advanced individual training Soldiers from Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, pose for a photo after their recent record-breaking removal of a tactical vehicle engine. They did it in 25 minutes, 18 seconds, beating the previous record by 12 seconds. Pictured from left are: Pvt. Alana McCoy, Pfc. Robert Reno, Pvt. Brandon Woodward, Pvt. Matthew Fulton, Pvt. Michael Fordham and Pvt. Charlie Coffman. (RIGHT) Spc. Jessica Williams and Spc. Claude Lumley from the 392nd Army Band pose with Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe following a French Legion of Honor Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, in April. Williams and Lumley were among the band musicians who performed at the event.
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(RIGHT) Pfc. Johnattan Chavarriaga-Rodriguez, Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, proudly poses with his certificate of citizenship following a naturalization ceremony at Fort Eustis in April. The company is part of the 23rd QM Brigade. (FAR RIGHT) Kenner Army Health Clinic employees Susan Garrett, Regina Williams and Jerry Silva pause for a photo op during an April 25 American Red Cross community outreach project in Prince George County. They handed out fire safety information at two mobile home parks where structures without working smoke alarms were destroyed. The partnership effort also included Prince George Emergency Management, the Carson Volunteer Fire Department and Jenkins Restoration. In addition to sharing information, the participants changed smoke detector batteries and installed more than 50 fire alarms.
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Privates Antyanna Tripplett and Kayla Gomez from Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, show the drawings they created recently for a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month poster contest. Each company in the battalion was asked to contribute at least three drawings that promoted the goals of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Awareness and Reporting Program.
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Annual celebration salutes life at lee All families that live on post and the organizations dedicated to their support are invited to a May 16 celebration at the Fort Lee Family Housing Welcome Center. It will include food, music, games, prize giveaways and more. The seventh annual Life At Lee event – sponsored by Fort Lee Commonwealth Communities, LLC – will take place 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Welcome Center located at 1510 Sisisky Blvd. Admission is free. “We view this event as an expression of thanks and gratitude to the service members and their families residing with us on post,” said Charleen Herriott, community director for Fort Lee Family Housing. “This event is a great a way to bring the on-post community together and allow them to experience all the benefits Fort Lee has to offer.” Barbecue, all-beef hot dogs and more will be provided for lunch by Nanny’s Restaurant. Donated prizes by Fort Lee Family Housing will include a 50-inch TV, Playstation 4 and a gas grill. Youth activities will include a splash park, bounce house, face painting, basketball, game truck, hula– hoop contest and entertainment by Jenny the Clown. As always, the Fort Lee Fire Department is supporting the event, and Sparky the Fire Dog will drop by to share a special safety message. A fire engine and medic also will be on hand. Members of the Garrison Tyranus 501st Legion will return to delight the children in their Storm Trooper costumes. Herriott said this will be
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her first Life at Lee celebration and she looks forward to another successful event. Recognition goes out to supporting organizations like the Directorate of Emergency Services, the Installation Safety Office, Army Community Service, American Red Cross, the U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office, Child, Youth and School Services, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Fort Lee Credit Union just to name a few. Herriott said, “The amount of participation from supporting organizations is a good indicator of Fort Lee’s commitment to the welfare of military families. They are sending a message … no matter what your needs are, we’re here to help.” For more information about the Life at Lee celebration, call Priscilla Lewis at (804) 733-1558. – Staff Reports
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Honoring our Fallen Heroes Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
More than 5,200 Fort Lee community members and visiting friends showed their support of the military by running more than 16,000 miles during the fifth annual Run for the Fallen Saturday. The yearly tribute started when a group of runners traveled from Fort Erwin, Calif., to Arlington National Cemetery – running a mile for each Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, said Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander. “For 10 weeks as they ran, team members marked each and every mile with an American flag and a sign in memory of each service member that had fallen,” he said in his welcoming remarks. “Every year since that first trek across America, runners from around the world have joined in on Run for the Fallen to honor our lost loved ones – America’s fallen heroes.” Fort Lee’s first event in 2010 included about 200 participants, said Brooks. “This event has been growing ever since,” he added. “I’m not sure how many thousands of people are here today, but to see this many of us united in this single purpose is truly amazing and special. I hope it helps warm the hearts for the more than 100 Gold Star Family members we have here today.” Since 2008, Run for the Fallen has expanded across the country, with more than 50,000 participants running more than 200,000 miles to remember the fallen from Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, said Brooks. “We’re here to honor the more than 6,800 service members who have given their lives in the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the more than 50,000 wounded warriors and Gold Star Families,” he said. “Each step you take today – whether you run or walk – is part of a collective tribute to our fallen heroes, to their wives, to their husbands, to their children and to their mothers and fathers. “Though we still mourn their loss, we also celebrate their lives by remembering them and the impact they had on us,” continued Brooks. “Your
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(ABOVE) Emily Bellamy, a Fort Lee family member, sings the national anthem Saturday during Fort Lee’s fifth annual Run for the Fallen at Williams Stadium while Col. Claude Crisp, installation chaplain, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM, salute the flag. Thousands of community members showed their support for the nation’s fallen heroes by running or walking 1 to 5 miles. (LEFT) Family members remember Cpl. Jared W. Kubasak as they take part in the Survivor’s Lap. More than 100 Gold Star Family members were at the event to honor their loved ones.
Guest speaker Meghan Speicher-Harris shares her story of loss at Saturday’s Run for the Fallen observance.
participation in this event helps provide encouragement to families left behind. It promotes an understanding in our community, and more importantly, properly remembers our fallen.” The guest speaker for the event was Meghan Speicher-Harris from Jacksonville Beach, Fla., who lost her father, Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher. Speicher was the first American combat casualty in Operation Desert Storm. SpeicherHarris currently works for the Wounded Warrior Project. “The first night of the Gulf War – January 17, 1991 – his plane was shot down over Iraq,” she said. “His body was not recovered and he was declared killed in action.” For nearly 20 years, her family didn’t have closure as Speicher’s body was not recovered until 2009. That time was difficult for them, she said. “Other than our immediate family, there wasn’t much support,” Speicher-Harris said. “There weren’t many survivor groups or education campaigns about Gold Star Families. “To the survivor families – the Gold Star Families – remember that you are not alone,” she continued. “Reach out to one another. Support one another. There are resources – families, counselors, organizations, service members and communities – that have not forgotten about you or the fallen.”
Members of the Virginia Patriot Guard line Williams Stadium during the Run for the Fallen opening ceremony.
(ABOVE) Soldiers in advanced individual training here carry banners showing photos of local fallen heroes during in the Survivor’s Lap at the run. (LEFT) Marine Lance Cpl. Travis Graham, a student in Bravo Company, stretches before participating in the Run for the Fallen event.
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(ABOVE) Rick and Debi Win’E pay respect to their son Trevor during the playing of “Taps” at a Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department memorial service here Friday. Spc. Win’E died from wounds sustained during an attack on a supply convoy near Mosul, Iraq, in 2004. The PWD has honored his memory by dedicating its Fire Suppression Training Facility to the fallen Soldier. (FAR RIGHT) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Angelo Newton, senior petroleum technician for PWD, describes his admiration for Spc. Win’E. He served with him in Iraq and recalled a conversation in which the Soldier demonstrated his “enormous sense of commitment,” according to Newton. (RIGHT) Pvt. Tyler Romanchik, a 92-foxtrot advanced individual training student, stands at parade rest near a memorial marker for Spc. Win’E. He and Pvt. Justice Cavier, also a 92F student, placed the white floral wreath in front of the memorial at the beginning of the ceremony.
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Five Gold Star Family members – including the parents of fallen warrior Spc. Trevor Win’E – were among the guests of honor at a Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department Moment of Remembrance Ceremony here Friday. The event was held at the PWD’s Fire Suppression Training Facility that was dedicated to Win’E last year. Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd QM Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jimmy J. Sellers, Regimental CSM for the QM Corps, also attended. A steady drizzle of rain throughout the ceremony accented its solemn purpose. The audience sat under a covered training platform with the large stone monument bearing a brass plaque inscribed with
Win’E’s memorial information just a few feet away. Two PWD students – Privates Justice Cavier and Tyler Romanchik – placed a wreath in front of the marker during the opening moments of the ceremony Chief Warrant Officer 2 Angelo Newton, PWD’s senior petroleum technician, was the first of two featured speakers. He shared his memories of the fallen Soldier, specifically focusing on his display of dedication on the day he was fatally wounded in combat. “Trevor and I served together in the 24th Quartermaster Company Liquid Logistics Platoon,” Newton said. “Our company deployed (to Iraq) to support the 1st Stryker Brigade out of Fort Lewis, Wash. We were a critical supply element for the unit.” The troops were running fuel and supply convoys day and night, he noted. They were physically and mentally exhausted.
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“I remember seeing Trevor sitting on a bench with his squad leader. I overheard (him) saying he was tired, and I could see the mental and physical fatigue in his eyes. His squad leader asked, ‘would you like me to take your place in the convoy?’ Immediately, I saw the exhaustion disappear from Trevor’s eyes, and he responded, ‘no, this is my mission, this is my weapon, and I’m going.’” Not long after that, the convoy was attacked within a few miles of the forward operating base and Win’E sustained critical injuries from an improvised explosive device. He later died of those wounds on May 1, 2004. “I will always admire Trevor’s commitment that day,” Newton said. “It is the kind of dedication that goes beyond the teachings of an officer, a drill sergeant, a recruiter or an NCO. His kind of commitment is grown from a strong family base. Rick and Debi, you raised a great American hero and I thank you for allowing your family to be a part of our Army Family. I will always treasure the relationship I had with Trevor, and the relationship I now have with you.”
PWD Director Jose Hernandez also offered the family his thanks. They traveled from California to attend the ceremony. “Debi and Rick, my report to you is simple. Since last year’s dedication, more than 3,300 Soldiers and Marines have passed through (the gates of this training facility),” Hernandez said in his remarks. “Just reflect on that for a moment. Trevor has already touched the lives of all these new warriors. They know his sacrifice, and it has given them a better understanding of the risks and dangers associated with our petroleum mission. “I can assure you, the Quartermaster School’s commitment to your son’s legacy is strong,” Hernandez concluded. “We will never forget his sacrifice.” The ceremony closed with a symbolic demonstration of the training facility’s purpose. Soldiers in silver, heat-reflective suits huddled together as they marched to the edge of the fire pit with a firefighting hose in hand. As a small blaze struggled with the persistent rain, the audience observed a moment of silence and the playing of “Taps.”
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This circa 1917 U.S. Army “Housewife” – essentially a sewing kit – was carried into World War I by Sgt. 1st Class Shirley Day. It is constructed of two pieces of cotton-bed ticking material (white with thin blue stripes) and edged with black cotton. Opened, it has one interior pocket, and there are two black cotton loops for scissors and other materials. A square of purple cloth is also sewn to the interior, through which is stuck 2 steel sewing needles. It measures 8x13x1 centimeters closed and is secured with a metal snap. Promoted in April 1918 to Corporal of Ordnance, Day was assigned with the Ordnance Detachment of the 336th Infantry, 84th Division. In October 1918, he was sent to France to perform salvage duty disarming and rendering inert live ammunition. This treasured artifact was donated to the U.S. Army Ordnance Training and Heritage Center at Fort Lee by his daughter.
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Every Soldier has a story about the gas chamber. Grandfathers, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters ... it doesn’t matter who or when they served; every one of them can recount when, where and how much mucus was expelled from their bodies when they emerged. About 50 Soldiers of the 54th Quartermaster Company became part of the generational lore April 30 when they did as those before them -- donned their masks within the specified time, entered the chamber, removed their mask, sang a song or the Soldier’s Creed – then emerge with reddened faces, squinted, teary eyes, runny noses and a story to pass on to the next generation.
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Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General, welcomes his new regimental command sergeant major during an April 30 assumption of responsibility ceremony at the Lee Club.
After acknowledging the many senior leaders and guest dignitaries in attendance – and the contributions of his wife, Shaunette, who has been “his greatest supporter” for the 23 years they have been together – Sellers said he is looking forward to a Fort Lee tour that promises, in his words, excitement and
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Navy mom to personal servant’ Continued from page 2 shredding. During this time, we can’t approach “Staple Gun” for fear that, what might seem like a sweet lick on the nose will turn out to be a needle-teeth lancing of that sensitive area just inside the nostrils. “Sweater Snagger” sinks his fishhook nails into us when we carry him down the porch steps for potty time. Although he seems to know what is expected of him, “Little Con Artist” enjoys delaying the potty process long enough that we are forced to stand out in the cold while he innocently plays in the mud. After following me around the house biting my shoes, “Limp Noodle” insists on taking a nap while laying over my feet. I sit motionless so as to not incite further mayhem, while the housework doesn’t get
done, food doesn’t get cooked and I don’t shower. This is generally the time that our base neighbors come by to see the newest member of our family. They all remark at how calm “Little Faker” is, and ask me why I’m looking so bedraggled these days. After the fourth night sleeping on the floor beside the dog crate, I needed a break from “Puppet Master.” Just like the dog training book instructed, I gave him a special treat and put him in the playpen we’d assembled in the kitchen. I praised him, closed the gate, and left to drive the girls to school. Fifteen minutes later, my base neighbor called. “What are you doing to that poor dog?!” he blurted, explaining that he could hear incessant yelping and howling through the thick walls of our shared duplex.
I rushed home to find “Mr. Passive Aggressive” had “made a deposit” in his playpen in protest over being left alone. But that’s not the half of it. “Canine Picasso” also smeared it all over the floor, rug, bed, gate, toys and himself. Needless to say, I spent the rest of the morning scrubbing and disinfecting, and although everything looks clean, we may need to deworm the children just in case. At first, I thought Moby was the one with the personality disorder, but I realize that it’s me who has lost a grip on reality. I’ve transformed from Navy mom to pin cushion, pooper scooper, feed bag and personal servant. I’m so delusional that, despite multiple contusions, baggy eyes, and a complete loss of hygiene standards, I’m utterly blinded by love. Call me crazy, because in my mind, Moby is the cutest thing on the face of this Earth. More columns by Lisa Molinari are available at www. themeatandpotatoesoflife.com
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KENNER CONNECTION | NATIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK
Women urged to get checkups Mary Ann Crispin, RN Disease Management Coordinator, KAHC
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. Kenner will welcome beneficiaries and the community to observe the week with a series of educational displays aimed at encouraging timely preventive screenings. This also is an opportunity for Kenner’s TRICARE Network partners to answer questions and concerns. Beginning May 11 and ending on May 15, 10 a.m. noon daily, Kenner will host
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A group of nurses from Kenner Army Health Clinic pose with signs listing the preventive care categories that women should pay attention to or get screenings for while taking care of their overall health. May 11-15 is Women’s Health Week, a time when the nation’s health community endeavors to raise awareness about important women’s health issues.
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 meet 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 teleclasses 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 to review health needs specific to age and family history. Annual well-women 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 concerns. Women’s Health Week also promotes annual health screenings, including the Pap test, which can find
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primary care manager to get test results. Each month, KAHC reviews the needed health screenings of its patients. A staff member may talk with patients about the importance of regular medical screenings. “Women serve as caregivers for their families, putting the needs of their spouses, partners, children and parents before their own,” Parks said. “As a result, women’s health and well-being becomes secondary. As health care professionals, we have a responsibility to support the women we know and do everything we can to help them take steps for longer, healthier, happier lives.” The team offers Pap smear testing, HPV cotesting, management of abnormal Pap smear results, breast exams and mammography, a wide variety of contraception options, pre-pregnancy health counseling, menopause management and acute gynecologic care for teenage through post-menopausal women. The 3, 5 and 10 year IUDs and Nexplanon™ are some long-term birth control options that are available. To make an appointment, call (866) LEE-KAHC or (866) 533-5242 or visit www.tricareonline.com.
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The 244th Quartermaster Battalion will host a blood drive May 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Fire Station No. 2, building 1530, across the street from the main exchange. Open to the public, the drive will be conducted by the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Blood Donor Center. For details, call (804) 765-3492.
Commissary Case Lot Sale | May 15-17 The Fort Lee Commissary will hold a case lot sale May 15-17. It is set for 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., May 15-16 and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 17. In this special sale, authorized shoppers can receive a 30-percent minimum discount off paper products, detergent, pet food, water, hygiene products, various demos and more. There also will be a farmers market and seafood road show during the three days. For details, call (804) 765-2254.
Kenner Change of Responsibility | May 19 First Sgt. Tiffany N. Horne will assume responsibility of the Kenner Army Health Clinic Medical Company from 1st Sgt. Douglas W. Schwab May 19, 11:30 a.m., in the first floor breakroom at KAHC. The ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
Pool Passes on Sale | Until May 22 Summer-long passes for Battle Drive Pool, which opens May 23, are on sale. Customers can save $20 by purchasing discounted season passes by May 22 at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024. After that date, daily pass rates are $3; monthly rates are $25-$60 and season rates 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 on Battle Drive. For details and hours of operation, call (804) 734-6198.
Kenner Wellness Center Classes | Ongoing The Army Wellness Center conducts free classes, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 9205 Mahone Ave. Upping Your Metabolism is slated for every Wednesday, which allows participants to explore the basics of metabolism, caloric balance, strategies and tools to assist in weight maintenance and leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Sleep Habits is scheduled the second Thursday of each month. This class teaches participants how important sleep is and explores methods and positive action steps that can be used to achieve better quality sleep. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9925.
Fort Lee Summer Safety Days | May 19-20 The Fort Lee Garrison Safety Office will host an award ceremony and the annual Safety Day event May 19-20. The ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. May 19 at the Regimental Club and will recognize employees who are doing great things with safety within the garrison directorates. The Safety Day program will be held May 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., between the Main Exchange and Commissary. It will feature displays from installation organizations. Both events are open to the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 765-3130.
Run for the Wall Ceremony | May 21 The Petersburg Freedom Support Center in partnership with the Mark Matthews Chapter of the Petersburg 9th and 10th Horse Calvary Association of Buffalo Soldiers will host a dedication ceremony for the Run for the Wall riders May 21, 2-3:30 p.m., at Williams Stadium. Approximately 300 motorcycle riders will pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made by veterans with a special emphasis on POWs and MIAs. Fort Lee will be a stopping point for the riders as they travel to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. For details, call (804) 734-6893.
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Calendar, continued Lee Theater Group Summer Kids Camp Registration | Ongoing Registration is ongoing for the Kidkapers’ Summer Theater Camp set for July 13-19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater, Mahone Avenue. The camp is open to rising 3rd graders through rising high school students. Participants will explore all aspects of theater performance including acting, music, dance, audition techniques and more. It culminates with a special performance for friends and family. For registration and details, email info@ leeplayhouse.com.
SPORTS Ordnance Corps Association Golf Tourney | May 15 The Ordnance Corps Association will hold its 19th annual golf tournament May 15, 8 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The 4-person team event will follow a best ball captain’s choice format. The cost is $70 per person. The fee includes golf, a cart, food and prizes. Teams and individuals should pay by May 9. For registration and details, email usaoca@usaocaweb.org or call (410) 9373170 or (804) 733-5596.
Strong B.A.N.D.S. Fitness Classes | Until May 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. This national program encourages the military community to stay fit and healthy. During the month, special fitness classes and challenges will be offered at MacLaughlin and Clark Fitness Centers. Normal fees apply for all applicable fitness classes. For details, call (804) 734-6198
The cost is $17 for active duty military and $20 for civilians prior to 3 p.m., May 15. The late registration fee is $25 for all participants at the stadium on race day, 6:45-7:45 a.m. The first 200 people to register will receive free T-shirts. To pre-register, visit https://www.raceit. com/Register/?event=31724.
OUTSIDE THE GATE Singing for the Cure Gospel Concert | May 8 The Glorybound Singers, Hallelujah Sound, Stoney Whirley and Gospel Friends will be the featured performers at the Singing for the Cure gospel concert May 8, 7 p.m., at Eastside Community Enhancement Center, 7301 Boydton Plank Road, North Dinwiddie County. All donations will support Relay for Life-Dinwiddie and the American Cancer Society. For details, call (804) 469-4073.
Mobile history display at Fort Clifton Festival | May 9-10 The Civil War 150 History Mobile traveling exhibit will visit the 40th annual Fort Clifton Arts and Crafts Festival May 9-10, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 100 Brockwell Lane, Colonial Heights. The exhibit is an initiative of the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission. For details, visit www.VirginiaCivilWar.org.
Weston Plantation Sounds of Summer Concert | May 10 Sounds of Summer Concerts at Weston Plantation on the Appomattox kick off with Koinonia Jazz May 10, 4 p.m., at 400 Weston Lane, Hopewell. The free programs also will be held May 17, 24 and 31 with different musical performers. Participants can bring lawn chairs and blankets, drinks and snacks. For details, call (804) 458-4682.
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Armed Forces Day 5K and 8-Mile runs are set for May 16, 8 a.m., at Williams Stadium.
A Mother’s Day tea, guided house tour and walks in the spring gardens will be held May 10, 2 and 4 p.m., at Historic Berkeley
Plantation, Charles City. Berkeley is the former home of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. The cost is $30 per person. The plantation is located between Richmond and Williamsburg off Route 5. For reservation and details, call 1-888466-6018.
B-17 Flying Fortress Tours | May 11-13 Public tours of one of the last flying examples of the WWII B-17 Flying Fortress are set for May 11-13 at Richmond Executive Airport, 7511 Airfield Drive. They will be available 1 p.m., May 11 and 10 a.m., May 12-13. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $20 for a family of up to five members. Also, 30-minute flights on the classic aircraft are available. For details, call 1-855-359-2217 or visit http://b17texasraiders.org.
Journey of Hope 4 Autism Fundraiser | May 16 The Journey of Hope 4 Autism group will hold its annual open house and fundraiser May 16, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at 14225 River Road, Chesterfield. The event will feature more than 40 vendors, a raffle of two Nascar Sprint Cup tickets, Nashville recording artist Zach Perkins, pony rides, food and more. For details, call (804) 833-8550 or visit http://journeyofhope4autism.weebly.com/ about-us.html.
Bike Repair Workshop | May 16 Rag and Bones Bike Group will teach a free class for children, 9-12, on basic bike maintenance and repairs May 16, 11 a.m. - noon, at Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield. Registration is required. For registration and details, call (804) 318-8688.
VWM Roll Call Show | May 20 A live re-creation of a 1943 USO-style troop Roll Call show is set for May 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The entertainers include the G.I.’s favorite comedian “Bob Hope,” as por-
trayed by impressionist Lynn Roberts, and a tribute to the boogie-woogie bugle girls, the Andrews Sisters. General admission tickets are $25 a person. Group rates are available. To purchase tickets, visit www. vawarmemorial.org.
Memorial Day Run, Walk, Roll | May 30 Tabernacle Baptist Church will host the 2015 Bridging the Health Gap Joy Run/Walk 5K and 2K May 30, 8:30 a.m., at 418 Halifax St. The event is a combined 5K and 2K event where participants start together but end at different locations based on participant’s choice. It will include a health fair with cholesterol and blood pressure screenings and more. Runners do not need to be experienced. Fort Lee military discounts will be available for $27 per team for the 5K and $31.50 for the 2K. For details and registration, email joy. run.tbcptg@gmail.com or call (804) 3827500.
German-American Dinner, Dance | May 30 Tickets for a German-American Dinner Dance hosted by Knights of Columbus Bishop Peter L. Ireton Council #6189 are now available. The event is set for May 30, 6:30 p.m., at the KOC Center, 3300 Old Courthouse Road, Richmond. German chefs will prepare various authentic dishes. Tickets are $20 per person in advance only. For details, call (804) 564-4724.
Disaster Survivor Training Registration | June 13 Registration is open for Central Virginia Disaster Survivor Day classes taking place at various locations in the Tri-Cities area on June 13, 8 a.m. - noon. The local workshops will be held at J.E.J. Moore Middle School, 11455 Prince George Dr., Disputanta; Hopewell City Hall, 300 N. Main St.; Colonial Heights Technical Center, 3451 Conduit Road; and Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield. Participants will learn from emergency professionals how to be fully prepared for disasters. For registration and other details, visit www.survivorday.com or call 211.
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