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NEW ALU BOSS CASCOM’s premier learning institution for logistician leaders now has a new military commandant SEE PAGE 4
SNEAK PEEK AT SOLDIER SHOW July 8 performance at Lee stadium will feature 24 talented troops from all over the Army SEE PAGE 7
HAPPY HABITAT Metro Richmond Zoo a fun summer vacation destination for families, lovers of furry (and scaley) creatures SEE PAGE 10
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Lee EFMP coordinator shares program details ACS EFMP Coordinator
Those unfamiliar with the Army’s Exceptional Family Member Program tend to find it a bit confusing when they learn there are two separate offices on the installation dealing with different aspects of the program. New users often overlook the importance of updated enrollments as well. It’s an issue that impacts the continuity of care and the progression of the service member sponsor. To improve the understanding of EFMP, here’s a quick rundown on the basic setup and registration requirements. It is my hope this information will help families in need of these services by
showing them what’s available and how they can benefit from participation. Both the Army Community Service and Kenner Army Health Clinic at Fort Lee operate EFMP offices. This is not the case at all Army installations. The advantage of the dual-location setup is having individual teams focusing on the two main elements of the program, enrollment/medical care and family support. The Kenner EFMP office is responsible for enrollment, disenrollment, enrollee updates and overseas screenings. That office is where individuals would turn in their medical and educational enrollment paperwork (DD Form 2792 and 2792-1) and obtain assistance with keeping paperwork
current and within Army-directed standards. The KAHC office is located in room 202 of the clinic. It is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and closes for lunch from noon -1 p.m. Their phone number is (804) 734-9130. Our office at the Army Community Service center provides community support services to include assistance with enrollment paperwork, facilitation of disability support groups, recreation events and educational training, non-clinical case management, workshops and one-onone training on special education topics, and provision of medical and educational advocacy. The best way to learn more about our services is to drop by
Expert offers Father’s Day tip; protect family with budget plan Jason Alderman Visa Financial Education Program
Each year when Father’s Day rolls around, I’m reminded I wouldn’t trade the experience of raising my two kids for the world. But when I think back to how naïve my wife and I once were about the costs of
raising children, I can’t help wishing we’d been better prepared. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a typical middle-income family can expect to spend over $241,000 to raise a newborn child until age 18 – and that doesn’t include prenatal care or college costs.
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Right now, new parents are probably more worried about getting enough sleep than funding their retirement. But at some point, they’ll need to plot out a financial roadmap to ensure the family’s future financial security. As one dad to another, here are a few strategies I’ve learned that can help: • Start saving ASAP. Easier said the done, right? I know it’s hard to invest in the future when present expenses are so daunting, but it’s important to start making regular contributions to savings vehicles, even if it’s a few dollars at a time.
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eligibility requirements; if the parents divorce; or if the family member dies. The information on the EFMP Enrollment Summary form is extremely helpful to local care providers and community support agencies. It’s also used to verify availability of services at followon duty stations where the service member may be re-assigned. If the information is not accurate, families could be at risk of not having appropriate primary and specialty health care at the service member’s new duty location. Failure to keep EFMP enrollments current could also result in a “flag” on the Soldier’s records, resulting in ineligibility for permanent change of station until the deficiency is corrected. It is important service members know this because eMILPO will show a service member’s EFMP status as valid up to 36 months from the date of their original enrollment or last update. For questions, contact the ACS EFMP office at (804) 734-6388.
• Establish an emergency fund with enough cash to cover about six months of living expenses. Start small by having $25 or $50 a month deducted from the paycheck and automatically deposited into a separate savings account. Even if retirement is decades away, the sooner a savings account starts and interest begins to compound, the faster the nest egg will grow. • If your employer offers 401(k) or Thrift Savings Plan matching contributions, kick in enough money to at least take SEE BUDGET PLAN, PAGE 18
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and talk to a staff member about the many EFMP offerings at Fort Lee. The immediate activities that come to mind include the 4X2 Lego Club events set for every other Tuesday (July 7 and 21 are the next dates) at the Housing Welcome Center on Sisisky Boulevard. Field trips to the post fire station are planned for July 16 and Aug. 12, 9-10 a.m. Workshops, autism support group meetings, movie nights, family dinners and more are part of our routine event schedule as well. Now, a quick review of the EFMP enrollment requirements and why they’re important. Eligible service member families must update their program information every three years, even if status of the beneficiary is the same. Enrollment data should be updated more frequently, however, if there is a significant change in the exceptional family member’s required medical treatment; if treatment is no longer needed; if the individual has moved out of the home and no longer meets
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Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM, lead a formation of more than 7,000 troops through a shower of water near the finish line of the Army birthday run Friday. More photos, Page 13.
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Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, outgoing Chief of Ordnance and Ordnance School commandant, passes the Ordnance Corps command flag to Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, as Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Morris, Ordnance Corps regimental CSM, stands in the background, during a relinquishment of command ceremony Friday in the maintenance high bay at Hatcher Hall on the Ordnance Campus. Col. Mark F. Migaleddi, the Ordnance School assistant commandant, will serve as acting commandant and chief until Haley’s replacement – Brig. Gen. Kurt Ryan – arrives in early July. Keith Desbois
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Brig. Gen. John F. Haley wrapped up his tour as the Chief of Ordnance with a relinquishment of command ceremony Friday in the maintenance high bay at Hatcher Hall on the Ordnance Campus. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, oversaw the event that temporarily passed responsibility of the corps to Col. Mark F. Migaleddi, the Ordnance School assistant commandant, until Haley’s replacement – Brig. Gen. Kurt Ryan – arrives in early July. The ceremony was a time to give thanks to “Jack” Haley and reflect on his leadership, said Lyons. “I’ve known Jack many years because we’ve traded colors before … in Iraq in 2003; a little place called
Dogwood,” he said. “I knew when I was coming here – with the Haleys here – that this great corps, which was my basic branch, was in great hands. That has continued to be the case under General Haley’s leadership.” Lyons told the audience about the many accomplishments of the Ordnance Corps and School over the last two years, and said the team was impressive. “These many accomplishments are a reflection of an impressive team of Ordnance professionals,” he said. “This team is a reflection of their leader, Brig. Gen. Jack Haley. Leadership is indeed the difference between mediocre organizations and excellence, and this is a clearly a team of excellence. “Jack, as the 38th Chief of Ordnance, you’ve built a great future for the Ordnance Corps, focused on
ready and responsive game changers who are organized to win,” Lyons continued. “And in doing so, you continued the proud lineage of the Ordnance Corps, and that is great news for our United States Army.” Although relinquishments of command are rare, Haley said they were very similar to changes of command. “They are bittersweet and a time to reflect on the tremendous progress and accomplishments of the organization, but also the realization of unmet goals, missions not quite completed, teammates you are leaving and the simple fact that, as a commander, your time is up,” he said. “They are also an event of renewal; the promise of bigger and better things ahead under new leadership. This was the greatest honor of my career; to be the 38th Chief of Ordnance. Today is excep-
tionally difficult for me and my family.” Holding the ceremony in the maintenance high bay was important to him, said Haley. “Twenty-six years ago, I pinned on my first lieutenant bars in front of a maintenance high bay in Germany,” he said. “And I pinned on my current rank, right here, just over a year ago. This high bay stands as a symbol that bridges past generations with the future of our Army with its artifacts and displays that recall the history and heritage as the Army’s maintainers, ammunition handlers, explosive ordnance disposal experts who live out the motto ‘service on the line, on time.’” Looking back at when he took command of the corps two years ago, Haley said it seemed like only yesterday when he rode a half-track around Whittington Field to
inspect the troops. “As the newly minted chief, I was both humbled and excited about the challenges that (were) ahead. We have covered a lot of ground since then,” he said. “I can tell you I have thoroughly enjoyed standing shoulderto-shoulder with you superstars through the challenges of the last 24 months. You are the hard-working and dedicated individuals who make it all happen … it was your professionalism, dedication and expertise that ensured mission success and I owe a debt of gratitude to a lot of people.” Haley will be moving to Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash., where he will assume command of the 593rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) replacing Ryan. Once that happens, Ryan will take command of the Ordnance Corps here, said Lyons. “We couldn’t quite figure out how to do a virtual change of command,” Lyons joked, “to get them both changed out on the same day. Haley will go out and take command and we will get General Ryan back here.”
The corps will be in good hands with the 39th Chief of Ordnance, said Haley. “As I relinquish my role as the Chief of Ordnance, I know I’m passing the title to a proven leader who has the skills, the competencies and the attributes to shape the Ordnance Corps and School for the challenges of the future,” he said. “Brig. Gen. Kurt Ryan is a personal friend who I’ve known since the advanced course, and he was my top choice to replace me, not that I got a vote. Kurt and Jennifer Ryan will take the Ordnance Corps to new heights, and I know I share the team’s eager anticipation of their arrival in early July.” Haley said he’s confident the Ordnance team will continue to do great things under Ryan. “When I depart Fort Lee – the home of Ordnance – I will carry with me great pride in the heritage of our Corps and I will leave behind a trusted team of Ordnance professionals who will be instrumental in preparing the Ordnance Corps for the challenges of the future,” he said.
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NEW LEADERSHIP
Curtailed Services for Commander’s Call Kenner Army Health Clinic will curtail services June 18, 1-4 p.m., to allow staff to attend a quarterly commander’s call and training session. The clinic will re-open in the late afternoon for pharmacy services. Patients with routine needs should contact the clinic before or after the closure. To reach the on-call provider when the clinic is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000.
KAHC Change of Command Lt. Col. Brett Venable will take charge of Kenner Army Health Clinic during a change of command ceremony June 19, noon, in Wylie Hall, Transportation School, 711 B Ave. He is replacing Col. Thomas S. Bundt who has held the command position since February 2013. The ceremony is open to everyone in the Fort Lee community. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
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Col. Thomas J. Rogers, commandant, Army Logistics University, and his wife Teresa, greet well-wishers after a change of responsibility ceremony Monday in which he replaced Col. Matthew P. Shatzkin in the school multipurpose room. Rogers was formerly the assistant commandant for the Quartermaster School.
Quartermaster takes helm at ALU T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
By his own account, Col. Thomas J. Rogers’ speech went a bit long despite the fact he avoided mentioning many of the dignitaries present. It wasn’t intentional, declared the new commandant of the Army Logistics University, but it was more important to spend the time sharing a short list of commitments. “I’m going to enjoy the day and appreciate being a member of this organization and all of its great people,” he said, stating the first of four pledges upon taking over his new duties during a change of responsibility ceremony in ALU’s multipurpose room Monday. “Second, I’m going to get up from behind my desk and my computer and I’m going to be engaging and interac-
tive with our programs,” he continued, “but most importantly with all the people we have out there – NCOs, officers and civilian.” Roughly 100 people attended the event in which the school’s colors were passed from Col. Matthew P. Shatzkin to Rogers, who last served as assistant commandant of the Quartermaster School. Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Rogers’ former boss, was among those in attendance. ALU President John E. Hall was the presiding official. Noting his commitments were inspired by someone who had a heart attack, Rogers pointed out the man was provided with another opportunity to focus more on enjoying the day and the situation he had been placed in. The thought came to him again the morning of the cer-
emony while reading a book written by former football coach Tony Dungy. “He was saying the same thing,” Rogers said to the audience. “Wherever we happen to be located, grow and be committed.” Rogers’ third commitment was to value the mission and the people who collectively carry it out. Lastly, he pledged to listen to counsel so ALU can “offer the best education possible to the leaders of our Army.” Rogers was commissioned as an infantryman in 1988 and has served in command and staff positions at various locations around the world to include Fort Bragg, N.C., where he spent more than 17 years, said Hall. During his remarks, Shatzkin, who became SEE CHANGE, PAGE 19
Dependents of deployed service members are now eligible to travel space-available on DOD aircraft. This change in policy reflects the sustained efforts to provide superior quality of life programs and benefits for spouses and dependent children of services members deployed for 30 or more consecutive days. Eligible dependents may sign-up no earlier than 10 days prior to the military member’s deployment.
Fourth at the Fort Fort Lee will host a Fourth at the Fort celebration at Williams Stadium, 5-10 p.m. The event will kick-off with Red Neck Pool Party, a Richmond-based country and bluegrass band, followed by music from the 392nd Army Band rock ensemble and concert band and will conclude with a fireworks display at approximately 9:35 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. A kidzone play area will feature a bounce house, an aircraft carrier slide and more. Tickets are required and can be purchased for $1 each. Personal pyrotechnics, tailgating, glass bottles, smoking and pets are not permitted. Coolers may be no larger than 6-by-6-by-12 inches. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. A valid state- or government-issued identification card with photo is required for anyone 18 years of age or older to access the installation. Motorists are asked to watch for pedestrians while entering, exiting or looking for parking near the event site. Additional information about gate openings and their hours of operation, and access requirements for non-military identification cardholders, will be announced in the Fort Lee Traveller (www.ftleetraveller.com) and through social media (www. Facebook.com/ArmyFortLee) over the next couple of weeks. Event updates – i.e. postponements or cancellations due to inclement weather – will be posted at www.facebook.com/FortLeeFMWR.
Kenner Holiday Closures Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and Mosier Troop Medical Clinic will be closed on July 3 in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. KAHC and TMC 1 will be open on July 6 (training holiday) for patient care. Mosier clinic will be closed July 6 for the training holiday. The clinics will resume normal operating hours and services July 7. To speak with a KAHC medical provider when Kenner is closed, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before seeking care at an urgent care center. For urgent care while traveling, call TRICARE North Region at (877) 874-2273 to locate a local urgent care center, then contact the KAHC primary care manager at (804) 734-9000 for a referral. For an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
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Changes to CAC cards coming soon Beginning in July, newly issued command access cards will include an affiliation color code on the front of the card to aide those with impaired color perception to recognize the affiliation of the card holder. The affiliation color code “B” for Blue, “W” for White, or “G” for Green shall be printed in a white circle under the expiration date as depicted in the card samples to the right.
Various font sizes from 7 to 10 points will be used that allows the full name to be printed also may be used. There are no changes to the back of the card. Existing cards will not be reissued solely for the purpose of this change, but will be reissued upon expiration or need for replacement. – DMDC
Example of new common access card with the white designator and three lines for long names.
Example of new common access card with the white designator and a 10 point font.
Example of new common access card with the green designator and a 10 point font.
Example of new common access card with the blue designator and a 10 point font.
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New leadership team takes charge of 262 Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
The 262nd Quartermaster Battalion underwent a major change in leadership during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony June 11 on the 262nd QM Bn. parade field. Col. Mary Beth Taylor, commander, 23rd QM Brigade, oversaw the event that had Lt. Col. Renee L. Mann and Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Wells turning command over to Lt. Col. Brian P. Wolford and Command Sgt. Maj. Tim M. Lebouf. The two years of the Mann-Wells command team was a great match for the “Lifeline” battalion, said Taylor. “These selfless leaders established and maintained a unique command climate,” she said. “Their innovative solutions, positive coaching and nurturing mentorship inspired a Lifeline team and motivated them to return to work each day with a smile on their face and a positive outlook regardless of the many challenges they faced over the past 24 months.” Mann thanked members of her battalion and her battle buddy – Wells – for the great post as commander. “I have loved almost every minute of the last two years,” she said. “It has been more fun and more rewarding than I could have imagined. The units’ accomplishments and the things they get done; it’s all thanks to the hard work and dedication of every individual in this unit and the teams they
Command Sgt. Maj. Tim M. Lebouf, incoming CSM of the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, speaks during the ceremony June 11. Lebouf replaced Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Wells.
Col. Mary Beth Taylor, commander, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, passes the 262nd QM Battalion command flag to Lt. Col. Brian P. Wolford during a joint change of command and change of responsibility ceremony June 11 on the 262nd QM Bn. parade field. Wolford replaced Lt. Col. Renee L. Mann.
comprise.” After thanking his leadership chain for their faith in him to serve as the command sergeant major, Wells said he was pleased with his tenure there. “It’s been an honor and distinct privilege to serve as the 262nd QM Bn. command sergeant major,” he said. “I will remain eternally grateful for and humbled by such a great opportunity to have served with a great group of professionals.” After thanking Mann and Wells for their efforts, Taylor turned to welcome the incoming team. “I’m excited for you as you take on this new adventure,” she said. “I look forward to your new perspective and the expertise you bring to the battalion. Enjoy your time at Fort Lee and make the most of every
opportunity this leadership challenge will bring your way.” Mann also had some encouraging words for the new team. “I can tell that you guys are going to be a great command team,” she said. “I’m confident you guys will continue the tradition of this being the best battalion on Fort Lee.” Wolford said he was excited to take on the challenges of command and looked forward to working with the battalion staff. “I am both humbled and exceedingly grateful to join a battalion that while so rich in history is actually defining the present and shaping the future of the Quartermaster Corps, Army sustainment and the joint force,” he said. He also took time to note the unit’s pro-
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fessionalism and dedication. “Command Sgt. Maj. Lebouf and I have repeatedly noted indicators of an organization functioning at the peak of excellence,” Wolford said. “Throughout our transition, the leaders and Soldiers of this battalion have impressed on all points.” Lebouf also was anxious to get on board and thanked his fellow Soldiers for making the transition a smooth one. “I am truly humbled and grateful to be selected as the 262nd QM Bn. command sergeant major. I started my military career in this very same AIT battalion,” he said. “I am looking forward to continuing on with the battalion’s great history and will work diligently to provide outstanding leadership to the officers, NCOs and warriors of this great battalion.”
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Army moves to electronic publishing Michael Casey Army News Service
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Spc. Phillip Morris, a logistician from Fort Bragg, N.C., sings with his fellow 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show cast members during an opening night performance in April at the Fort Sam Houston Theater in San Antonio. The title of this year’s show is “We Serve.” A Fort Lee performance is set for July 8, 7:30 p.m., at Williams Stadium.
Former Lee AIT student among 2015 Soldier Show performers Recalling the first Army Soldier Show performance he attended during advanced individual training at Fort Lee in 2011, and the thought he had then – “yeah, I can see myself doing that” – Spc. Phillip Morris from Fort Bragg, N.C., said he’s excited about returning here July 8 as a cast member in the 2015 tour. “I want to show other AIT Soldiers there what can be accomplished if you’re determined to do it,” said the 21-year-old automated logistical specialist. “Earning a spot in the Soldier’s Show is a dream come true, and it all started at Fort Lee where I saw it and decided I was going to do it. Achieving this goal feels outstanding. The show brings pride and joy to so many people. I hope I can impact the Soldiers there the way the show impacted me.” Morris is touring with 23 other cast members representing Army active duty, reserve and National Guard units across the country, including Hawaii and Alaska. Their 90-minute performance at Fort Lee’s Williams Stadium starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. All access control procedures will remain in effect for this event. The theme of the 2015 show is “We
Serve,” and the production pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley, one of the bloodiest conflicts in the Vietnam War. The battle was documented in the book “We Were Soldiers Once … And Young,” by retired Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and reporter Joe Galloway. In 2002, director Randall Wallace depicted the first part of the battle in the movie, “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson and Barry Pepper, playing the roles of Moore and Galloway, respectively. Patrick Stephenson, a Soldier in that battle, is the narrator of this year’s Soldier Show. “The backstory (about Stephenson’s character) is his family’s tradition of military service – a grandfather who served in World War I, his dad who served in World War II, him serving in Vietnam, his son serving in the first Gulf War, and his grandson serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom,” said Soldier Show producer Tim Higdon. “We acknowledge who he is as a real person, but he plays a character for the show, and the character is this ‘Soldier for Life’ veteran.”
The Army is pushing knowledge to the point of need by making e-Publications, or EPUBs, available for download to Soldiers’ mobile devices. Doctrinal publications are accessible as Portable Document Format files that can be downloaded to personal computers and some mobile devices, but viewing them on smaller digital screens is less than optimal. By the end of June, the Army will have converted
many Army doctrinal publications to an EPUB format – making it easier to read on computer tablets and smart phones. Depending on the device’s sophistication, users can bookmark, highlight and insert notes on the publications. Doctrinal publications, including the Army Doctrine Reference Publication, or ADRP 1, the Army Profession are available at the Army Publishing Directorate: http://www.apd.army.mil/ ProductMaps/TRADOC/ ADRP.aspx in both PDF
and EPUB formats. By the end of the month, FM-6-22, Leader Development, will be converted to an EPUB as well. In addition to EPUBs, select doctrinal manuals will be available as e2Book Doctrine Supplements. These publications will have videos, animations and other imbedded multimedia. The doctrinal publications were natural first candidates for e-publishing. The information is essential, unclassified and nonsensitive. Preparing publications for e-publishing is a complicated task. Remily’s team had to ensure the publications were compatible with Android, Apple and Windows devices.
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thing to do.” You have never been deployed. What are your thoughts about the possibility? “Someone has to do it, and I’m going to just have to be strong-minded. I’ll get through it.” What makes a mortuary affairs Soldier different? “Not everyone has the heart or stomach to do it.” What you expect out of leaders: “I expect them to honestly guide me; to show me how – when it comes time for me to be a leader – to know what to do; to be there for my subordinates.” What sets you apart from your peers? “To be there and help. When something happens, we can all come together and be as one.” If you could change the Army, what you would change? “Probably the PRT. I feel like it doesn’t really help us.” (The PRT is billed by the Army as a more focused approach to fitness designed to build strength, endurance and mobility for just about any type of movement required in combat.) Best thing about the Army: “The family cohesion.” Worst thing about the Army: “The family members can sometimes bring you down, but at the end of the day, you still love them.” Goals: “I would live to serve until retirement, go to college. If I get out, I would like to become a teacher and help children.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
Maj. Joseph Tull, post Provost Marshal, and other members of the Fort Lee police department pose for a photo at Fort Lee while working with members of the Prince George Police Department during an annual exercise where they inspected 165 licensed taxis May 27-29. They ensured the vehicles were in compliance with certain rules, including consistent paint jobs, logos and other identifying marks. The inspections also included mechanical checks. In addition to the annual mass inspection, Fort Lee Police and Prince George Police conduct unannounced checks across Prince George for compliance. When using a taxi on post, community members should look for the blue sticker near the back bumper of the vehicle, which certifies it has met the inspection criteria.
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Unit: 111th Quartermaster Company, 82nd Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade MOS: 92M – mortuary affairs Age: 26 Time in Service: 18 months Hometown: Austin, Texas Family: Two children Describe yourself: “Down-to-earth, outgoing and just fun to be around.” Strengths: “I would say my altitude. I try to see the positive even in the bad. That’s my biggest strength.” Weaknesses: “I’m a pushover.” How you spend your free time: “I spend most of my time with the kids. We’ll go to the park, to the beach or read books.” Greatest hope: “That I could exceed in life and be someone for my children.” Worst fear: “Something happening to me and never seeing my kids again.” The celebrity or historical figure you would like to meet? “I would love to meet President Kennedy. He was one of my favorites. He had great ideals and he tried to carry them out.” The music artist you’ve favored during the past year: “Eminem.” One life-changing event: “Having kids because I went from being single to having to take care other people who really need me.” Why you joined the Army: “I joined for my children so I can give them a better future and grow up and not to struggle as much as I did when I was younger.” What are you most proud of as a Soldier? “I’m most proud of the fact I can get up every day and feel like I’m doing something for myself and for my country.” What has surprised you about military service? “The fact the military can sometimes be very disorganized. It shouldn’t be a surprise, but it gets me every time.” Your motivation for serving and giving your best: “Knowing I can be a better person.” Why you chose your military occupational specialty: “I thought it was an honorable MOS; to do something not a lot of people like to do or want to do.” You didn’t think about your MOS in terms of gaining a valuable job skill? “No. I thought it would be an honorable
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OFF DUTY IN THE COMMUNITY | METRO RICHMOND ZOO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
(ABOVE) Kumba, a Bengal tiger and an endangered animal – is among the many attractions at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Chesterfield County. The park features many other endangered animals. (RIGHT) A young boy enjoys feeding a giraffe at the zoo – one of the few zoos to allow this activity. It is the home to nine of the long-legged creatures. The facility is open Monday-Saturday year round, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contributed Photos
Local habitat home to 2,000 animals Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant
The Metro Richmond Zoo is a fun, family yearround destination offering unforgettable encounters with a variety of animals of all sizes from around the world – just minutes from Fort Lee. “We provide a whole family-type enjoyable adventure for people to be educated about the many natural wonders and animals of the world,” said Jim Andelin, owner and zoo director. “Hopefully, the visit will stimulate people to do things to help protect animals in the wild as well as help support animal conservation.” The zoo, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is home to more than 2,000 animals representing over
190 species in its 120acre park. These include many endangered animals such as tapirs, cheetahs, rhinos, tigers and orangutans. Visitors can see a herd of giraffes up close and let these gentle giants eat right out of their hands. Kids will especially like to feed one of the eight giraffes while walking along a walkway. “An absolute favorite is for people to interact with some of the animals. Feeding and petting the giraffes is a must. We are one of the few zoos to do this. People travel from New York and Pennsylvania just for this opportunity,” said Andelin. Or, visitors can meet, greet and feed the zoo’s barnyard animals. “We have some of the friendliest barnyard animals you
will ever meet,” the website notes. “Feed them with our $2 zoo treat cups, which may be purchased at the front entrance, sky ride café, or in 25 cent machines located throughout the park. Keep our animals safe and only feed them zoo treats provided by the zoo.” The habitat also has one of the largest primate collections in the country with about 200 primates according to Andelin. “We have a
lot of new babies. We recently announced the birth of a new baby orangutan, RJ, which is absolutely adorable. We have several endangered primate families. Kids always love to see the monkeys and apes that are around.” Another big favorite are the cheetahs. “We have had several litters born and have a cheetah cam that has operated for several litters,” he said. “This has gotten attention both locally and nationwide. They are about 8 months old now and we are exhibiting a mother and some young ones.” Also during their visit, people will see goats, camels, llamas, chickens, sheep, flamingoes, otters bears, lions, penguins, alligators, bison and more. Bird lovers can immerse themselves in the walk-
in budgie aviary and see hundreds of colorful birds as they fly down to perch on their heads, arms and shoulders. Or, hop aboard the Safari Train and ride into the African Savannah. This allows visitors to get up close and personal with free-ranging animals while receiving a guided tour. The Safari Sky Ride also is popular allowing visitors to enjoy a peaceful scenic tour high above the zoo on a fifteen minute excursion. The zoo has a long boardwalk trail through a forest where visitors can walk along and feed a wide variety of hoofed animals. Along the way, people can spot several different species including, the Pronghorn, the worlds fastest antelope. “We also have a have a Zipline and Adventure Park – great for all ages,” said
the zoo director. “This is a combination outdoor experience and exercise activity with an incredible view. Visitors will see some of the animals while going through sections of the zoo. It’s a tree-to-tree adventure that takes about 2-3 hours to do. Once you go up in the trees, you don’t come down until you’re done. There are various obstacles and challenges along the 16 ziplines.” The Treetop Zoofari opened in 2014 and is separate from the zoo. It requires a separate fee. “You don’t have to go to the zoo for this but you can do both with a discount,” he said. The zoo offers covered pavilions near the entrance. There also are picnic areas, a playground picnic area and a gift shop. If anyone needs to rest during the day, there are benches to relax throughout the zoo. Andelin grew up in the west on a farm that had cows, ducks, chickens and other animals. “I have always had a love for animals. On the farm, I raised a hawk and had rattle snakes. The farm experience taught be a lot.” The Metro Richmond Zoo is located in Chesterfield County just west of I-95 – at 8300 Beaver Bridge Road, Moseley. It is open 12 months a year, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday except for holidays. The cost for adults is $16.75 a person; $15.75 for seniors; and $10.75 for children, ages 2-11. The zoo offers a military discount of $1 off adult admission and 50 cents off child admission. This discount is for active duty military, their spouses and children. There also are group rates available. For more information, call (804) 739-5666 or visit www.metrorichmond.zoo. com.
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Hunt Company launches national loyalty program Fort Lee family housing to reward residents with move-in incentive and relocation assistance In an effort to show appreciation to active duty service members and their families, Hunt Company has launched a new Hunt Loyalty Program. The rewards-based incentive program is its latest way of giving back to our current residents who relocate from base-to-base and continue to choose a Hunt property for their home. When a resident informs a member of the Hunt Property Management Team about their next destination, they will make finding the residents’ next home even easier. As part of the Hunt Loyalty Program, residents will enjoy: • Relaxed Home Search – A Hunt team member will assist the resident in selecting his or her next home prior to the move.
• Easy Relocation Assistance – Staff members will assist in the relocation by contacting the new Hunt location and provide links and information about the housing area available and make the process easy and smooth. The Military Housing application must be submitted along with all required paperwork to receive a referral, if active duty military. • Loyalty Reward – The resident will receive a $200 credit off his or her first month’s rent if the resident signs a lease prior to relocating from a current Hunt home, or a $100 credit at the new duty station if the lease is signed after departure from the Hunt property location. Hunt also extended this opportunity to non-military residents such as: single service members, military retirees, DOD employees, and federal civil service employees, national guardsman and reservists and more at participating locations. – Hunt Company
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(BELOW) Advanced individual training Soldiers show surprise, joy and enthusiasm as they pass through a spray of cool water provided by the Fort Lee Fire Department during the Army Birthday Run here Friday. More than 7,000 troops participated in the early morning event. It was a showcase of waving company and battalion colors, and fist-pumping and cadence-singing Soldiers from Quartermaster, Ordnance and Transportation Schools, and the Army Logistics University, among others. (RIGHT) Col. Michel M. Russell Sr., the new Chief of Transportation, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia B. Howard, Regimental CSM, raise their arms in celebration as they reach the end of the birthday run.
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FORT PICKETT – Army and Marine mortuary affairs personnel participated in a 12day field training exercise that concluded Friday, building on a ground-breaking effort last year that served as an exchange of ideas and as familiarization of each other’s operational procedures. Last year’s event, which took place in July at Fort Lee, was the first time Soldiers and Marines conducted a joint mortuary affairs training exercise. It involved the installation’s 54th Quartermaster Company and the Personnel, Retrieval and Processing Company, a Marine Corps Reserve unit based in Washington, D.C., and Smyrna, Ga. The 111th QM Co., also based at Fort Lee, and the 54th’s sister unit participated in this year’s exercise along with the PRP Co. Roughly 100 personnel from each unit took part in scenario-based exercise play that was situated mostly in a Military Operations in Urban Terrain training site here where personnel honed search and recovery skills. “We did more MOUT this year than last,” said Capt. David Matthews, commander of the PRP Co. “Last year was focused more on using the MIRCS. This year, we worked more with individual squads and accomplishing other missions.” MIRCS or Mobile Integrated Remains Collection Systems, is a refrigerated remains processing facility used by the Army and designed for expeditionary conditions. One of the goals this year, as it was in 2014, aimed to gradually integrate Marines and Soldiers into small units to improve their interoperability capabilities, said Master Sgt. Michael Williams, the PRP operations noncommissioned officer. “They taught us what their specialties are and we’re teaching them some of what we do more often than what they do – which is search and recovery,” he said following a search and recovery drill June 11. Search and recovery – the process of finding, securing and transporting remains
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Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM; William Moore, deputy to the CASCOM commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence D. Richardson, Fort Lee garrison CSM, high-five the participants of the Army Birthday Run that began on the Ordnance Campus and concluded 3 miles later in front of the CASCOM headquarters building.
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to safe areas – is a major part of Marines’ mortuary affairs missions in a theater of operations. Soldiers perform the mission as well but are more dependent on individual units to assist them. The training, whether emphasizing Army or Marine Corps tactics, techniques and procedures, has the residual effect of helping personnel become more accustomed to what they can expect in a theater of operations where each service is likely to work
together. “ T h e training has given me a lot more confidence in terms of what I need to do when I deploy,” said Pvt. Naomi Montanez, 111th QM Co., who has never deployed but is scheduled to do so in January. Marine Cpl. Michael Downs, who has already deployed to Southwest Asia, said the
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(COUNTERCLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE) Soldiers from Fort Lee’s 111th Quartermaster Company and the Marine Corps Reserve’s Personnel, Retrieval and Processing Company haul simulated casualties to vehicles for transport to collection points during a search and recovery drill June 11 at the Fort Pickett Military Operations in Urban Terrain site. The drill was part of a scenario-based joint exercise conducted June 1-12. • Spc. Ceara Hancock, 111th QM Co., provides security as her team members move casualties to vehicles. • Spc. Viviana Negron, left, and a fellow Soldier from the 111th QM Co. take a moment to determine how to best remove a simulated casualty from a tree.
training also increased his leadership skills. “I’ve been given the chance to lead a squad in a search and recovery, and I believe it will help me be a better leader,” he said. SEE EXERCISE, PAGE 21
Captains Brian Graddy and Deirdre Hester -- commanders of Bravo and Golf Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, respectively -- show big smiles as they enjoy the camaraderie of the Army birthday run here Friday.
(ABOVE) The 392nd Army Band, led by Warrant Officer Kevin Pick, right, performs the Army theme song at the conclusion of the run. (LEFT) Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, wishes the Soldiers of Fort Lee a happy 240th Army birthday. “You have every reason to be proud of this day and what you do for your nation,” he told the mass formation of troops. “You represent what is best about America ... the 1 percent of today’s population that chooses to play a part in the nation’s defense. Give yourself a round of applause.”
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Ten military and Army Civilian police officers participated in the final leg of the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run as it passed through Fort Lee Friday morning. The run is an annual event in support of the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond. Police departments and friends of the law enforcement community across the commonwealth team up for the 7-day, 1,900-mile journey in which the “Flame of Hope” is carried across the state to raise awareness of, and encourage donations to, the Special Olympics program. Fort Lee’s portion of the run started at Sisisky Gate where a group from the Hopewell Police Department handed the torch over to Maj. Joseph Tull, post Provost Marshal. He and nine others representing the PMO and the 217th Military Police Detachment were accompanied by 21 fellow officers and supporters from the local community as they made their way across the installation via Adams, Mahone and Lee avenues before exiting the Lee
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(ABOVE) Staff Sgt. Allen Sykes, 217th Military Police Detachment, carries the “Flame of Hope” torch down Lee Avenue during the Fort Lee leg of the 2015 Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Friday. (RIGHT) A procession of police vehicles, runners and bicyclists makes its way through the Sisisky Avenue Gate area at the beginning of the event.
Gate. Several police cruisers accompanied the procession and used lights and sirens as an attention-getting safety measure. “You can’t help feeling proud as you
run alongside the civilian police forces from the local community,” Tull said after the event. “I know my entire team is excited about its participation in the torch
run. We work daily with local law enforcement partners (Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights) to ensure Fort Lee is safe and secure. There already is a sense of teamwork in that regard. However, getting together for a great cause like Special Olympics allows us to strengthen our cohesion even further and demonstrate our resolve to be community partners and friends. “All in all, it was a great experience carrying that torch and sharing some camaraderie and laughs with the other participants,” the major added. “I’m very proud of the law enforcement team here for stepping up and enthusiastically supporting this event that helps the athletes of the Special Olympics program.” The torch run began on June 6 in Richmond and an estimated 2,000 participants statewide supported the effort. The journey concluded with the lighting of the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games cauldron Friday evening at Robins Center on the University of Richmond campus. More than 1,500 athletes, their families and several hundred volunteers participated in the games that concluded with a Saturday night dance social. For more information on Special Olympics Virginia and ways community members can contribute, visit www. specialolympicsva.org or www. volunteer2cheer.com.
&DNH FXWWLQJ DPRQJ KLJKOLJKWV RI /HH·V $UP\ ELUWKGD\ EDVK In celebration of the Army’s 240th birthday, Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons (center left), Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr. (center right), CASCOM CSM, cut the ceremonial birthday cake Friday at the Lee Theater. They were joined by Sgt. 1st Class Pennie Smith, 59th Ordnance Brigade, the oldest Soldier present; and Spc. Octavia Nicholas, 59th Ord. Bde., the youngest Soldier in attendance. The event also included remarks by the commanding general and the entire audience joined in the singing of “Happy Birthday” and the “Army Song” following the cake-cutting ceremony. Keith Desbois
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FLCFU scholarships winners announced Recipients of the annual Fort Lee Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program were recently announced for 2015. The scholarships are awarded to four graduating seniors within its membership. Qualified students submitted applications and were anonymously judged on academic merit, personal achievements, demonstrated leadership experience, extra-curricular involvement and/or work experience The winners are: • Jenny Baranker, $1,000 William Zeiner Scholarship Recipient. A graduating senior of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, Baranker plans to study physics at Virginia
Commonwealth University. • Tyneshia Griffin, $500 Scholarship Recipient. Griffin is a graduating senior at Prince George High School. She plans to attend Virginia Tech and major in biological sciences. • Bailey Rivero, $500 Scholarship Recipient. A graduating senior from Colonial Heights High School, Rivero plans to attend James Madison University. Her major is yet to be decided. • Christopher White, $500 Scholarship Recipient. White is a graduating senior at Lloyd C. Bird High School. He plans to attend Virginia Tech and study chemical engineering. Scholarship recipients were honored at Fort Lee Federal Credit Union’s annual business meeting and dinner in April. – Fort Lee Federal Credit Union
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KENNER CONNECTION | EFMP
EFMP enrollment vital to family readiness Sgt. Laura Gonzales Exceptional Family Member Coordinator, KAHC
When you hear the acronym EFMP do you immediately feel the anxiety of the long process you are about to endure? Well, fear no more. The Exceptional Family Member Program at Fort Lee allows the military to match the family members’ special needs with the gaining command’s available medical and educational resources. EFMP is referred to as an “umbrella” program because it requires the collaboration of many components, such as but not limited to medical; military personnel; housing; Child, Youth, and School Service programs; Army Community Service; and community recreation for optimum special needs service. The EFMP Golden Mandate is to ensure that whatever special needs exists for the family member will be available wherever that family member may be sent. Soldiers must ensure their family member’s EFMP enrollment is current within three
years of the last enrollment or when medical or educational changes occur. Medical enrollment is completed by the family member’s physician and educational enrollment is completed either by the school or early intervention service provider, all of which begins when visiting the EFMP office at Kenner Army Health Clinic. Families often confuse EFMP family support and medical roles. ACS helps families navigate through what can be a very complex maze of services and links families to local, state and national resources. These services can include respite care, education services, and support groups that provide medical and educational continuity. ACS provides information and referrals based on family needs during all phases of relocation and during tour of duty. The medical EFMP component at KAHC is responsible for enrollment issues, travel acceptance to Fort Lee and screening family members for overseas travel. Once the medical enrollment (DD Form 2792) and or educa-
tional enrollment (DD Form 2792-1) is completed by the attending physicians, educators or early intervention specialists, families hand carry the documents to Kenner’s EFMP office located on the second floor of the clinic in room 202. Making the right assignment the first time not only prevents the early return of family members and additional relocation costs, but enhances readiness. If the special need no longer exists and can be officially documented on the EFMP enrollment forms, a disenrollment may occur; however, the gaining command will make the final determination as to whether family members accompany the sponsor. Soldiers may perceive these monitoring procedures as road blocks to assignments, but the challenges that ensue when services cannot be provided far outweigh changing an assignment. Both EFMP coordinators at Kenner are available to respond to enrollment queries on a walk-in basis Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed for lunch noon -1 p.m.).
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6KDUH KHOPHW VHOÀHV GXULQJ '09 FDPSDLJQ RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is challenging local cyclists to “Show the World” how Virginia values bike safety. In May, DMV launched a bicycle safety campaign in anticipation of Richmond 2015, a nine-day cycling competition expected to bring 450,000 spectators and 1,000 athletes from all over the world to Central Virginia. The event, the Union Cycliste Internationale Road World Championships, will take place Sept. 19-27. The theme of DMV’s campaign is “Show the World.” This month, cyclists are encouraged to share photos of themselves or their friends and family wearing bike helmets. To be included on DMV social media, use #SafetyLooksGoodOnYou on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. DMV urges cyclists of all ages to wear a proper-fitting helmet every time they ride their bikes. Twelve bicyclists were killed last year in Virginia crashes, an increase of 50 percent from 2013. Only two were wearing a helmet. “We tell motorists to always wear a seat belt; we want cyclists to always wear a helmet. Like a seat belt, a helmet can be the difference between life and death in a crash,” said DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb, the Governor’s
Highway Safety Representative. “It’s a simple, but very effective, habit to adopt.” The agency has also posted on dmvNOW.com a coloring page for children that features DMV’s mascot, Snap Dragon, wearing a helmet to promote bicycle safety. Parents can mail their children’s coloring pages by July 31 to DMV, Communications Office, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269. They will be displayed at the Richmond Central Customer Service Center, 2300 West Broad St., during the months of August and September. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following tips to properly fit a bicycle helmet: • Size: Measure your head for approximate size. Opt for a snug fit and mix and match sizing pads for comfort. • Position: The helmet should sit level on your head and one or two finger-widths above your eyebrows. • Buckles: Center the left buckle under the chin. • Side straps: Adjust the slider on both straps to form a “V” shape under, and slightly in front of, the ears. Lock the slider if possible. • Chin strap: Buckle your chin strap and tighten it so it is snug. – Virginia DMV
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People first: mentorship offers perspective, growth Amanda Kraus Rodriguez Installation Management Command
SAN ANTONIO – Energy and enthusiasm blew through the room like wildfire during recent presentations given by U.S. Army Installation Management Command Headquarters Centralized Mentorship Program attendees as part of the final phase of the program. A major benefit of the mentorship program, and specifically the presentation phase, was “new perspective,” according to mentee Ralph Williams from U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. Williams said the program gave
him a deeper understanding of the connection between strategy and base-level operations. “I’ve seen a bigger picture now – how it’s all related,” Williams said, “and understand the importance of holistic development for the future.” Attendees worked over a ninemonth period to develop potential human capital improvements to present to senior mentors and IMCOM leaders. While the presentation of the capstone projects was the final piece of the 12-month employee development program, the threeday return also included exclusive leadership development time
with Brig. Gen. Daniel Mitchell, deputy commanding general for support, who praised the groups for their energy and innovative projects. “Someone already thinks you have potential,” Mitchell said, “because you’re here. Now, make the Army values come alive for you. You are our future leaders, take the time to reflect on what those values mean to you.” Karen Perkins, director of Human Resources and SGM Lon Culbreath, IMCOM Human Resources, praised both projects and program, while recognizing every participant’s commitment
and participation in the HCMP. “Mentorship is about inspiring others, touching lives and giving back to the organization,” Perkins said. “We’ve invested in you, now take all that you’ve learned here back to your workplace.” Culbreath reminded the mentees that their work doesn’t stop once the presentations are complete. “You leave here as change agents,” Culbreath said, “and should be proud when you see your ideas in the IMCOM 2025 strategy.” Parting words among the mentors and mentees were a heartfelt mix of thanks and encouragement, with one mentor charging the mentees to “do something every day that will leave (IMCOM) better than you found it.” The HCMP is an annual development opportunity for IMCOM
and Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management employees that pairs mentors in grades GS 13-15 (or equivalent), with mentees in grades GS 11-13 (or equivalent), including non-appropriated fund and local-national employees. For more information about applying to the HCMP as a mentor or mentee, contact the IMCOM headquarters workforce development team: Beth Burns at beth.e.burns. civ@mail.mil; Dr. Phillip Douglas at phillip.d.douglas. civ@mail.mil; or Nick Gonzales at nicholas.c.gonzales.civ@mail. mil. (Editor’s note: This is part three of a three-article series on the IMCOM Headquarters Centralized Mentoring Program. The first two articles are available online at http://www.army. mil/article/130378/; http://www. army.mil/article/141805/)
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Student leaders from N.B. Clements Junior High School, Prince George, pose for a picture during the Student-2-Student Military Support Program end-of-year appreciation cookout May 29. The luncheon honored the students who take part in the initiative to help military students from Fort Lee. Steve Bhatt (pictured in middle), school counselor, leads the program that consists of 13-15 students whose primary responsibility is to boast a “Buddy Pact.” This allows new students to team up with a veteran student who will provide school tours, informational materials and social support. Chaundra Taswell, Fort Lee school liaison officer, also attended the event and interacted with the students. The event is one of two military appreciation school programs held each year.
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An advanced individual training student from Bravo Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, joins third-grade students and teachers from a Petersburg elementary school and community volunteers in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in Lee Memorial Park during a recent community outreach event. A total of eight Bravo Co., 16th Ord. Bn., Soldiers took part in the project in which volunteers planted dogwood trees and helped the students learn about trees and the environment as part of Dominion’s Project Plant It! program. Other volunteers participating in the event were from Willcox Watershed Conservancy, Petersburg Parks and Leisure Services and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
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SOLDIER SHOW | ‘The show is
entertaining but also message-driven’ Continued from Page 7 The production includes an introduction by Gibson. Stephenson helped Soldier Show artistic director Victor Hurtado persuade the actor to add a taste of Hollywood to the Army Entertainment production. “Mel will talk about the men and women who were involved in the battle,” Hurtado said. “As an actor in the ‘We Were Soldiers’ movie, he knows them very well.” Once the premise of the show is set in the audience’s mind, the cast is turned loose to perform its traditional showcase of song and dance. The understandably melancholy moments associated with topics like the 50th anniversary of a Vietnam War battle and the tragedies of war will be balanced by uplifting moments that celebrate the strength and resiliency of
America’s Army. “We chose several popular songs like ‘Uptown Funk,’ ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Turn Down for What,’ and made them work for the messages we want to deliver,” said Soldier Show music director Joey Beebe. “We even have some opera this year (performed by Spc. Elise Baldwin from Fort Polk, La.). It’s been a long time since we’ve had somebody who could do that.” Amy Lynn Miles, who has choreographed every step of the Soldier Show since 2012, said she appreciates the symmetry of this year’s production. “What I really like about this show is the way we have someone telling the story from start to end,” she said. “We’re following a specific person throughout the performance. We’ve never done that before as far as I know.”
Hurtado emphasized the key elements of the script he wrote for the 2015 performance. The messaging raises awareness of Army campaigns like “Soldier for Life” and Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey’s new “Not in My Squad” initiative to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the ranks. The show also touches on the support of wounded warriors and their families, and transition assistance as troops leave the Army and join the civilian workforce. “The show is entertaining, but it also is very message-driven,” Hurtado said. “We want to make sure the audiences we play for are actually absorbing the messaging while being inspired at the same time.” The Army Family and MWR program, and its corporate sponsors who bring the show to troops year after year, tout the “We Serve” production as being one of its best to date with a powerful patriotic punch, a touch of cultural diversity, and a wide range of chart-topping tunes.
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your income, take steps to keep them in shape’ Continued from Page 2 advantage of the benefit. • Open a 529 Qualified State Tuition Plan to start saving for the children’s education. This is the best way to ensure growth because the money isn’t readily accessible. Where does one find money when budgets are stretched thin? Look at all current expenses in-
cluding the occasional luxuries to find the answer. Those occasional lattes at the coffee shop, take-out meals for lunch and dinner, premium cable costs, movie nights, etc., are all potential savings waiting to happen. Another tip … get insured. If the family depends on your income, take steps to keep them in good financial shape if life’s unexpected events – accident, ill-
ness, unemployment, death – occur. Coverage to be considered includes the following: • Health. Everyone needs medical insurance, no matter how young or healthy. • Homeowner/renter. Don’t let theft, fire or another catastrophe leave the family without a home or possessions. To reduce premiums, consider choosing a higher deductible.
“You have my promise it’s going to be a great show,” Beebe said. “Come and watch … it is Army entertainment like you’ve never experienced before.” Army-mandated access control measures now in effect at Fort Lee require a background check for any visitor who does not have a DOD identification card or previously issued post pass. Those who fall into that category will need to stop at the Visitor Control Center, adjacent to the Lee Avenue Gate, for screening and issue of a temporary pass in order to enter the installation. For details on this requirement, go to www.lee.army.mil/pmo/access.aspx. Guests of the Soldier Show may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Bleachers also are available and food vendors will be on-site. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be postponed to the following evening. For other details, call (804) 765-3176.
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Col. Matthew P. Shatzkin, outgoing commandant, Army Logistics University, shakes hands with the incoming commandant, Col. Thomas J. Rogers, as ALU President John E. Hall looks on during a change of responsibility ceremony Monday.
CHANGE | New commandant in place Continued from page 4 commandant last June, thanked his family, the leadership and the ALU faculty and staff, who he said “possessed and expressed an undying dedication to the cause of preparing leaders.” Among Shatzkin’s accomplishments were the establishment of two
courses for general officers and attaining the Training and Doctrine Command’s Institution of Excellence accreditation for the school. Additionally, he earned a Ph.D. in transportation and logistics from North Dakota State University. Shatzkin previously served as the special assistant to the commanding general, Combined
Arms Support Command. His next assignment will take him to the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. ALU is a major component of CASCOM’s think tank. It offers a wide variety of logistics-related courses to more than 20,000 military members and civilians on a yearly basis.
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EVENTS Right Arm Night | June 18 Right Arm Night takes place every third Thursday, 4 p.m., at the HideAway, 5th Street, building 15013. The next two nights are June 18 and July 16. Drink specials and free snacks will be available with free pool. It is open to all ranks and services – military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523.
FMWR Cornhole Tournament | June 20 FMWR has scheduled free Cornhole Tournaments every third Saturday through October, 6:30 p.m., at the HideAway. The next date is June 20. There are prizes for the lst place team and first team out. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
FMWR Free Monday Night Bowling Free bowling, sponsored by the USO, will be offered each Monday night, until Aug. 24, 5-9 p.m., at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, Battle Drive. All games and shoes are free. It is open to all government ID cardholders. Up to eight bowlers can be assigned to each lane and availability is first-come, first-served. For details, call (804) 734-6860.
Chapel Dinner and Discipleship | Every Wednesday Night A midweek religious education night is set for every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, building 10600, 1901 Sisisky Blvd. The program includes a free meal, classes and more. For details, call (804) 734-6483 or email jonathan.w.yost.civ@mail.mil.
FMWR Summer Reading Kick-off | June 23 A free magic show will kick off the Fort Lee Community Library Summer Reading Program June 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at the Lee Theater. The event will feature magician Rob
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Westcott and Prince Charming, his magical live rabbit. The event is open to the community. No pre-registration is required. The library will hold a free “Read to the Rhythm Story and Craft Hour” every Tuesday, June 30 - July 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. It is open to grade school children, teens and adults. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420 (across from the lodging facility). For details, call (804) 765-8095.
Florida Tech Instant Decision Day | June 25 Florida Tech’s Extended Studies site will hold information meetings on gaining a master’s degree June 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at 2401 Quarters Road, building 12500. Participants should being an unofficial copy of their college transcript. Application fees are waived for new applicants. To register, visit http://blog.fit.edu/esdinstant-decision-day-fort-lee. For details, call (804) 765-4665.
familiar with programs and services both inside and outside the gate, and meet other new families. In addition to food and games, door prizes will be awarded including electronics, amusement park tickets and more. For registration and details, email marketing@leemwr.com.
FMWR Arts and Crafts Contest | Until July 31 The 2015 Army Arts and Crafts Contest is open for submissions until July 31. Participants can enter digital images of ceramics, digital art, drawings, wood, prints, fibers, water base painting, oil base painting, glass, metals/jewelry, 2D or 3D projects. There is no entry fee. Submissions of the JPG images should be uploaded to https://cloud.mwr.army. mil/apptrac by July 31. Visit the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024, for contest rules and assistance. For details, call (804) 734-6137.
FMWR Newcomers Dinner | RSVP by July 15 Registration is open until July 15 for the free Family and MWR Newcomers Dinner. The quarterly event is set for July 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Regimental Club. At the dinner, new community members who have arrived in the area the previous six months or less can become
Financial Readiness | Ongoing A variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly at the ACS building on Mahone Avenue. The next June class dates and topics are as follows: Financial Planning/Loans, June 24; Debt Liquidation/Loans, June 24; Developing a Spending Plan/Loans, June 25; and Misuse of Checking Privileges/ Loans, June 26. The classes meet from 1-3 p.m. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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‘9 to 5’ Auditions | July 6-7 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “9 to 5” July 6-7, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, 4300 Mahone Avenue. Director Brandon Johns and Music Director Storm Burks are seeking 23 men and women, ages 16 and older, for a variety of roles. Those auditioning should prepare a song and bring sheet music in the correct key (accompanist provided) and be dressed for movement. Readings will be from the script. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for the Sept. 4-20 production. No performers are paid. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
Youth and adults should meet at the fire station, 520 A Ave., across from the Main Exchange. Another field trip is set for Aug. 12. For reservations and details, call (804) 734-7965, 734-6393 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.
FMWR Learn to Water Ski | June 23-25 EFMP Movie Day | June 19 EFMP has scheduled a free “Day at the Movies” June 19, 1-3 p.m., at Army Community Service, 1231 Mahone Ave. “Night at the Museum 3” will be shown for EFMP-enrolled families only. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For reservations and details, call (804) 734-7965, 734-6393 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.
Water ski lessons, sponsored by Outdoor Recreation, are offered every Tuesday and Thursday until Aug. 27. All experience levels are welcome. The cost is $25 per person. The lesson schedule next week is June 23 and 25, 9 a.m. - noon, 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Participants should meet at the water ski launch at the Appomattox Small Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George. For registration and details, call (804) 765-2212.
EFMP Lego Club | July 7; Fire Station Field Trip | July 16
FMWR Memorial Golf Tourney | June 27
The next meeting of the Exceptional Family Member Program 4X2 Lego Club is set for July 7, 6-7 p.m., at Sisisky Housing Center, 1510 Sisisky Blvd., next to the Splash Park. The event is for youth, 4 and older, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Participants should not bring Legos. The club will meet again July 21. EFMP will hold a field trip to the Fort Lee Fire Station No. 2 July 16, 9-10 a.m.
The 14th annual Jack Franklin Memorial Golf Tournament is set for June 27, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. It is open to all players. The format is a four-person scramble – make your own teams. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. Participants should sign up by June 25. For registration and details, call (804) 734-2899.
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Calendar, continued FMWR Home Run Derby | June 30 The Family and MWR sports department will host a Home Run Derby Intramural Tournament June 30, 6:30 p.m., at the baseball field on the corner of 1st Street and B Avenue. There is no charge. Entry forms are available at MacLaughlin and Clark fitness centers. It is open to active duty military only. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
YOUTH CYSS Soccer Camp | July 27-31 A SKIES Unlimited soccer camp for ages 7-17 will be held July 27-31 at the soccer field behind the Youth Center, building 6008, 16th Street and A Avenue. The cost is $135 for a full-day program, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., and $95 for a half, 8 a.m. - noon. All participants must be registered with CYSS. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3196.
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Chesty Puller 10K in West Point | June 20 The Gen. Chesty Puller 10K is set for June 20, 8-11 a.m., at West Point. The event honors one of the Marine Corps’ most decorated war heroes whose legend lives on in the Marine
Corps to this day. The route crosses two bridges over the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers and passes the general’s West Point home. The start Line is at 1021 Kirby St. On-site registration begins at 6 a.m. For registration and details, visit www.richmondmultisports.com.
Juneteenth Celebration | June 20 The city of Hopewell will join with the Washington Cultural Foundation and Petersburg National Battlefield to celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, June 20, noon - 4 p.m., at Grants’ Headquarters Unit of PNB, 1001 Pecan Ave. The event will include live music, lectures, children’s activities, exhibitions and more. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration to mark the partial end of slavery in the United States. While the event is free, the fee to enter the park is $5. For details, call (804)605-5840 or 732-3531.
Taste of India Festival | June 20-21 The Cultural Center of India will hold its 12th Annual Taste of India event June 20-21, 12:30-8:30 p.m., at CCI, 6641 Iron Bridge Parkway. This festival includes specific regional foods from various regions of India such as chicken curry, lamb curry, kabab, varieties of bread, many Indian desserts, ice cream and more.
There also will be folk dances, fashion shows. For details, call (804) 240-0302 or 240-2405.
Medal of Honor Lecture at Magnolia Grange House | June 20 The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present a free lecture on Civil War Medal of Honor recipient Joshua Chamberlain June 20, noon, at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Chamberlain was a college professor in Maine with no military training when he volunteered during the Civil War for the Union Army. He reached the rank of brigadier general and was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. For details, call (804) 796-1479.
Chesterfield Library Organizes VSU Farm Tour | June 22 An open-air trolley and walking tour of the Virginia State University Farm is set for June 22, 10 a.m. - noon, next to the Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road. Participants will visit green houses, aquaculture ponds, gardens, hot tunnels and see goats and the fish pond. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bag lunch to eat at the farm after the tour. The program is free. Registration is required. For registration and details, call (804) 318-8688.
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with the Army affords his unit opportunities it doesn’t have at its home station. “Being reservists, we don’t get to spend a lot of time together,” he said. “It’s real quick and it’s mostly classes. This actually gets us out here and learning
from the Army, which does this on a regular basis.” “We get more theory back home,” added Williams, “whereas out here, we get to put it in action and see where our disabilities are.” The training is scheduled
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