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Mastering the art of email Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Its reelly frustraiting when you receeve one of them emails which didn’t get proofred or spelcheked. They not only fale to comunicate the massage but it don’t reflect very well on you’re orginization either. While small misteaks … er, mistakes … in our written messages are inevitable and usually forgivable, that isn’t the case with communiqués that appear to have been written by someone with their eyes closed. It’s a “red flag,” according to corporate communication experts who offer all sorts of online advice about business correspondence. “Sending an email without proofreading is like shooting a gun without aiming,” notes one column on dailywritingtips. com. “If your words are riddled with grammatical mistakes, misused words, poorly written sentences and typographical errors, your email messages very well may become laughing matters. Your co-workers may be very entertained by evidence that your writing
skills leave something to be desired.” So, step one in mastering the art of email is to use the grammar and spell-check features that are included with all of the common word processing and messaging programs, like Microsoft Outlook. They’re not foolproof – sometimes they misfire with homonyms like their and there – but they remind you to check your work, and that second read-through is when you’ll find most of the mistakes. Another effective editing trick is to read what you wrote out loud. It’s a good way to find clumsy sentences, improper punctuation and misused words because you’re seeing and hearing them in a different context. Another common problem with written communication is wordiness; messages that go on and on, blah, blah, blah, just to inform you a meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. next week. “If the reader has to keep scrolling through unstructured thoughts,
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the email can come across as unimportant, patronizing or careless,” noted Josh Gordesky, president of Game Plan Communications and a frequent blogger on the subject of corporate messaging. “Unfortunately, redundancy is one of the biggest causes of wordiness followed by irrelevant statements,” advised Mignon Fogarty, a.k.a. “Grammar Girl,” in her online column. “Here’s one that I’m guilty of in emails – starting a sentence with ‘I just wanted to let you know that … .’ Ugh! Just say it. There’s no need to sneak up on a sentence like you’re trying to lasso a wild horse. It’s not even good writing because it uses past tense as if I wanted to tell someone yesterday but didn’t get around to it until today and, even though I’m not so sure anymore, I’ll just say it anyway.” Which brings us to steps two and three: Set a 300word limit and stick to it. Apply the “bottom line up front” rule where you clearly state the purpose of the email in the first sen-
tence, and follow with any information that’s required for clarity, further coordination and preparation if needed. During the final grammar check, eliminate the puff and fluff. Short, simple sentences are far more effective than attempts to show off your vocabulary. Remember also that signature blocks should be equally succinct. Names, titles, office numbers and hot links to the Interactive Customer Evaluation system or your organization’s website are OK. Unofficial/ personal quotations, mottoes, slogans and logos are not only unnecessary information; they’re also prohibited by Army Signal Command entities like the Network Enterprise Center – Fort Lee. Subject lines should be another consideration (step four). According to the website Pingdom.com, an estimated 294 billion email messages are transmitted every day. The amount generated by the U.S. government alone is anybody’s guess, but it’s pretty clear that email users have to be competitive every time
The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 13,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
they hit the “send” button. A carefully considered and short subject line is the best way to grab attention. Anything else, to include “read this” or, gasp, leaving the subject blank, is an assured ticket to the “deleted items” file. This tip also applies to lengthy email discussions in which messages bounce back and forth between users. As the topic evolves or changes, edit the subject line and keep it current and effective. The fifth and final tip is probably the most important of all – know who you’re communicating with and what his or her potential interest/knowledge level may be in the subject of the email. This one covers a lot of territory ranging from shotgun emails to those created by techno-wizards who think it’s OK to sum up two years of post-graduate work in a one paragraph message. A lot of email inboxes across Fort Lee would be significantly smaller if users considered the following before firing another message into the computer grid: • Would it be easier to pick up the phone or schedule a face-to-face meeting? Direct communication is the best way to ensure
specific concepts, requests and/or event details are understood. • Am I including only need-to-know information? You don’t meet the needs of the reader when you send the Library of Congress in attachments and links. Remember also that large file sizes bog down the email network. • Is “reply all” the right choice? Perhaps the other 47 recipients of the message aren’t interested in the dental appointment that will make you unavailable for tomorrow’s meeting. • Does it comply with acceptable use rules? Annual information assurance training identifies the do’s and don’ts of government email. Caution is advised with fundraising activities other than CFC or those approved by post leadership. Chain mail and messages that promote anything that results in personal gain are prohibited. Anyone who would like to learn more about effective writing and email communication can find lots of information on the Internet. Among the more informative sites are www.dailywritingtips. com, www.businessemailetiquette.com and www. netmanners.com.
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Soldiers in ammunition specialist advanced individual training at the Ordnance School undergo demolition training during their course recently.The students – all in Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion – were featured on their Facebook page June 18. For more photos from the installation shared on Facebook, see Page 17.
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Cadre members of the Army Logistics University are paying attention to the career-enhancing benefits of casual lunchtime and after-duty conversations between future leaders in training. “A lot of mentorship is going on every day that we should be encouraging,” said one small group leader for the Command and General Staff Officer Course, which trains and develops leaders (typically Army majors) for Unified Land Operations in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational operational environment. “We learned a couple of classes ago we had a group of probably 18 or so majors doing Q and A sessions with 30-plus lieutenants over a two-month period,” the SGL further explained. “Nobody told them to do it; they simply took the initiative to share what they know in the interest of career development. “Our course leaders (CGSOC and the Logistics Captains Career Course, or LOG-C3) would like those sorts of mentorship opportunities to happen more often,” he said, “so they’re trying new things
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Capt. Charlie Rowan, left, a student of the Command and General Staff Officer Course, class 15-002, discusses his command experiences with students of the Logistics Captains Career Course, class 15-003, during a mentorship chat session Tuesday at the Army Logistics University.
to establish connections between the officer courses. We’re focused on providing that conduit that gets more of these future leaders in training talking to each other.” A result of that effort was witnessed during a June 11 chat session involving
about 40 first lieutenants and captains from LOG-C3 class 15-003 and six majors from CGSOC class 15-002. The topic of the informal discussion was mission command and expectations of a logistical officer entering into a new assignment.
A majority of the LOG-C3 students have follow-on assignments to brigade combat teams across the Army. With that in mind, they’re eager to learn everything they can about senior command expectations and the challenges of deployments and other operational requirements at the battalion and brigade headquarters level. “As logisticians, we enhance our capabilities with effective communications,” observed 1st Lt. Andrew M. Corcoran, a LOG-C3 student, during the session. “Through battlefield circulation to mission analysis, we provide solutions and present our commanders with viable options.” Capt. (promotable) Charlie P. Rowan from the CGSOC class responded with a simple bit of advice. “Do not come to the table with ‘I can’t.’ As the logistics officer for the unit, the expectation is that you will offer solutions and options for the unit and the commander. This comes down to communicating, and the more effective you are at doing that, the more you will solidify your value on the team.” Another takeaway was emphasized by LOG-C3 student Capt. Nathan D. King. “As logistics officers in a BCT, forecasting supply and service requirements in support of future operations is one of the most important tools for delivering support to the unit. We do not have to wait for the OPORD to begin our preparations.” SEE MENTORSHIP, PAGE 18
Magic show opens summer program
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Magician Rob Westcott and his assistant from the audience, 10-year-old Rilynne Richmond, perform the classic illusion of seemingly solid rings being effortlessly linked together and taken apart during the Fort Lee Community Library-sponsored magic show at the LeeTheaterTuesday.The event served as the kickoff for the summer reading program.Throughout the performance, Westcott emphasized his love of reading and said it was how he learned to perform magic at a young age.The library is inviting everyone in the community to sign up for the reading program that continues through the end of August. Prizes are being awarded weekly to children who participate. Adults who get involved in the literature-promoting initiative will receive a prize at the end of the summer.The theme of this year’s program is “Read to the Rhythm.” For more information and signup, visit the library on the second floor of the Army Logistics University, located on 34th Street adjacent to the Army Lodging facility.The library phone number is (804) 765-8095.
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Fourth at the Fort
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Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, hands the Kenner Army Health Clinic command flag to Lt. Col. Brett Venable during the KAHC change of command ceremony Friday in Wylie Hall auditorium. Venable replaced Col.Thomas S. Bundt.
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Kenner Army Health Clinic welcomed a new senior leader at a change of command ceremony Friday in the Wylie Hall auditorium. Col. Thomas S. Bundt, who is transitioning to the U.S. Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Md., passed the command colors to Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, a 19-year Medical Service Corps officer who last served as the chief of staff for the military medical command at Fort Sill, Okla. Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general presided over the ceremony and spoke highly of the incoming and outgoing officers during his remarks. “Today is a time of reflection and offering thanks as we consider the accomplishments of Col. Tom Bundt and welcome Lt. Col. Brett Venable as the new commander for Kenner Army Health Clinic,” Lyons said. “We have an incredible health care team at Kenner, dedicated to readiness through wellness, part of 240 years of Army medicine, the best in the world.” While leading the clinic for the past 28 months, Lyons said Bundt has “continued a tradition of medical excellence” – promoting, sustaining and enhancing the wellness
of the Fort Lee community and building patients’ trust through quality and compassion. “Today, the Kenner reputation for excellence is well known by Soldiers, family members and retirees,” he added. The commanding general cited several noteworthy accomplishments that occurred on Bundt’s watch. For example, the clinic saw a dramatic turn in ICE comments from 75-80 percent negative to 75-80 percent positive. The Kenner team addressed previous deficiencies identified by the Joint Commission facility inspection and achieved accreditation in all areas. In fact, KAHC became the only military treatment facility in the U.S. Army Medical Command to pass with zero faults. “All of these accomplishments, and many more unmentioned, signify a command and commander commitment to providing the highest quality health care,” said Lyons. Bundt later acknowledged in his remarks that all of his accomplishments over the past couple of years are the result of excellent guidance, teamwork and cooperation. “For all the great leaders and friends, both past and present, who have provided me mentorship and comradeship over the many years, allow me the license to simply say thank you,” said Bundt. SEE KENNER, PAGE 11
Fort Lee will host a July 4 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. They will be followed by music from the 392nd Army Band, and the event 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. For this special event, A Avenue and Sisisky Boulevard gates will be open noon midnight. To access post, a valid state- or government-issued identification card with photo is required for anyone 18 years of age or older. Motorists are asked to watch for pedestrians while entering, exiting or looking for parking near the event site. Motorists also should follow the directional signs to designated parking. 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 observance 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.
2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show The U.S. Army Installation Management Command will present the 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show July 8, 7:30 p.m., at Williams Stadium. The free 90-minute performance is open to the public. All access control procedures will remain in effect for this event. The theme 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 24 cast members will perform classic songs and current hits with vibrant costuming, exciting choreography and spectacular visuals. 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. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be postponed to July 5. For other details, call (804) 765-3176.
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 June 25 and July 23. 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.
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New travel regulations in effect for six pilot locations The Department of Defense launched a pilot of a new Integrated Lodging Program June 15 that includes preferred commercial lodging providers and integrates the ability to book government lodging properties through the Defense Travel System. Section 914 of the fiscal 2015 National Defense Authorization Act allowed the Secretary of Defense to institute a government lodging program. It requires DOD civilian employees and service members to stay in government or preferred commercial lodging while on official travel. As a first step, the pilot will test the viability of an enterprise-wide commercial lodging program and direct travelers to use government or preferred commercial lodging at select pilot locations. The DOD Integrated Lodging Program Pilot affords an opportunity to not only leverage the department’s collective purchasing power, but also incorporate program enhancements that ensure
a certain level of “duty of care” for its travelers. The Integrated Lodging Program Pilot will: • Enable travelers to use DTS to find trusted lodging providers (government and preferred commercial). • Ensure travelers are staying in quality lodging facilities that are close to temporary duty locations; are protected from certain fees; and provide amenities at no additional cost with room rates below the established government per diem rates. • Enhance traveler care and satisfaction; provide greater traveler security; reduce lodging spend per night; and improve program management and data collection. Those travelers going TDY to a pilot location are now required to use government quarters if available, per the Joint Travel Regulations. DOD travelers must first book at DOD lodging facilities if available, and then preferred commercial lodging. If TDY to a pilot site city or metro area, travelers are required to use
preferred commercial lodging before booking other lodging options. If DOD lodging facilities or preferred commercial lodging at a pilot location is available and a traveler chooses to stay in other commercial lodging, reimbursement is limited to the amount the government would have paid if the traveler stayed in a DOD lodging facility or a participating preferred commercial lodging property. This policy applies to travelers TDY to the following pilot locations: • Charleston, S.C. – Joint Base Charleston • Dayton, Ohio – WrightPatterson Air Force Base • Norfolk – select area U.S. installations • Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs • Seattle-Tacoma Airport area, Wash. • Tampa, Fla. – MacDill AFB • Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. – Marine Air/Ground Combat Center
Not all of these locations currently have DOD lodging facilities available in DTS. DOD Civilians are not required to use DOD lodging facilities when TDY to U.S. military installations until DOD lodging facilities at that location is available in DTS. Service members, if directed by an authorizing official, must check DOD lodging facilities availability. To determine if DOD lodging facilities are available at a pilot site, visit www. defensetravel.dod.mil/Docs/ ILP_Pilot_Start_Dates.pdf. DOD travelers (and travel administrators) with access to DTS are required to make lodging arrangements through the reservation module in DTS and should only contact their commercial travel office to arrange commercial lodging when DTS is not available. Travelers should not contact their Commercial Travel Office for assistance with booking DOD lodging facilities. If DTS is not available, travelers should book through www.dodlodging. net or by contact the government lodging facility or reservation center directly. To facilitate policy compliance, DTS will be modified to display lodging options in a tabular format that guides trav-
elers to directed lodging before displaying other lodging options. The system will automatically include a certificate of non-availability number in the authorization if lodging is not available. DTS will limit reimbursement when travelers decline available lodging facilities or preferred commercial lodging when TDY to a pilot site. For those traveling to nonpilot military installations, DTS will display DOD lodging facilities when available. Service members (when TDY to a military installation) are required, when directed, to first use government quarters. At this time, this policy does not apply to civilians TDY to a non-pilot site; however, civilians are encouraged to use government quarters when available. To learn more about the new DTS functionality that supports the Integrated Lodging Program Pilot, attend the L200 – DOD Integrated Lodging Program Pilot distance learning class available through the Training section at www.defensetravel. dod.mil/Passport or review the Integrated Lodging Program Pilot Guide. – Defense Travel Management Office
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ALU instructor earns Pat Tillman scholarship Capt. Sharon F. Height, a Basic Officer Leadership Course instructor at the Army Logistics University, is one of 60 service members chosen as 2015 Tillman Scholars, a program of the Pat Tillman Foundation. Height is a University of Alabama student in the executive doctoral program for higher education administration. The class will receive more than $1.7 million in scholarships for higher education. A native of Clinton, N.C., she served in Afghanistan, which she said prepared her to manage the educational pursuits of diverse individu-
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personal goal of enacting global change through her career and education. Her plans include obtaining a leadership position with a college or university while continuing to serve as an academic mentor to junior and noncommissioned officers. She took advice from her sister, “don’t live life with regrets,” and followed in her late father’s and brother’s footsteps and joined the service, ultimately making her realize “my service is the rent she pays for living.” – Contributed
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With an assist from her parents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Maxine Cudjoe and her father CWO 4 Nickie Cudjoe, Ebony King proudly holds a replica of a $1,000 scholarship check surrounded by Soldiers from the Fort Lee Crater Chapter of the Army Warrant Officer Association and Marine warrant officers at the June 3 event here. King is one of two 2015 scholarship winners from the Crater Chapter. She is a recent graduate of Thomas Dale High School, Chester, and plans to attend Howard University. All applicants must be in their senior year of high school (or higher) and plan to attend, or continue their education, in an accredited American college, university or vocational technical institution on a full time basis.
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*5(*25< 52/$1 Title: Medical supply officer/supervisory inventory management specialist Place of duty: Kenner Army Health Clinic Logistics Time in Service: 8-plus years as a Marine and 29 as a civil servant Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Family: Six sons, 13 grand kids, one great-grandchild and one deceased Favorite place to vacation: Dominican Republic Pet peeve:” People who are not honest.” Pastime: “Fishing and hanging out with my little man (his youngest son).” The celebrity or historical figure you would like to meet: “President Obama. Growing up where I lived, I would’ve never dreamt in a zillion years I would live to see a black president.” Talk about your upbringing: “I grew up in one of the poorest and most violent neighborhoods of Brooklyn at the time. My first son was born when I was 16, and I had another on the way when the first was 1 year old. I saw I wasn’t going anywhere with the things I was doing so I felt I needed to get away. I went to see an Army recruiter but was recruited by a Marine. Ultimately, I wanted to give my kids more than what was given to me, and I couldn’t do it in Brooklyn.” Three words to describe you: “Charismatic, rebellious and hardworking.” One life-changing event: “When I got a call on the job telling me my oldest boy had drowned (the incident occurred in 1989). It was the moment I realized death was real. I’ve known
folks who have died before but not anyone close . I went through a struggle with alcohol to cope. One day I just woke up with the attitude I wasn’t going to wallow in self-pity and just take life as it is. My biggest fear is getting another phone call …. I don’t want to outlive another one of my kids.” Duties at Kenner: “My duties are to ensure medical supplies are of the best quality and properly inventoried, maintained, stored and distributed in a timely manner.” What you like most about your job: “I just like helping and supporting, especially those who are in our Armed Forces and their families.” What you don’t like about your job: “Dealing with folks who have no idea of what the job entails.” What you learned about people over the last 38 years: “Generally, most people I’ve met have a great concern for people. There’s an old stigma out there about government employees – that they’re lazy and lack dedication, etc. – but I haven’t met any of those people. Most of them are hardworking and good stewards of resources.” The best thing a supervisor can do for em-
ployees: “Learn who their employees are. Learn their personalities because everyone is different. Get to know them personally and try to understand their circumstances.” One thing that makes you successful in a customer service environment: “My philosophy is that I work for the customer and the customer doesn’t work for me. I try to treat people like I want to be treated as a customer, and I try to build relationships with them in a similar way I do with my employees.” You are slated for retirement within a couple of weeks, but you said you were a bit apprehensive – why? “It’s the fact I’ve built up a level of stress over the years in the performance of my duties, and I have to find a way to wean myself from that level of performance.” What does a prospective retiree do in the last two months of his career?: “I have spent time ensuring my responsibilities are passed along to subordinates and trying to take myself out of the picture as much as possible because I don’t want to leave the place broken.” What you’re most proud of during your time in government service: “That I gave all I could give. No regrets.” Future plans: “I want to fish, but I think I would need a part-time job just to wind down. I don’t want to be in charge of anyone. I also want to introduce myself to those 13 grandkids and great-grandbaby.” – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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Keep safety, preparation in mind during hurricane season While the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be less-eventful than precious years, officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say that’s no reason to believe the coastal areas will be spared. “A below-normal season doesn’t mean we’re off the hook. As we’ve seen before, below-normal seasons can still produce catastrophic impacts to communities,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan, referring to the 1992 season in which only seven named storms formed, yet the first was Andrew – a Category 5 Major Hurricane that devastated South Florida. The hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, and Fort Lee families should strive to be prepared for storms and the potential emergencies they may face. Most assume immediate assistance is just a 9-1-1 call away. What they fail to consider is that emergency personnel – whether police, fire, medical or those providing utility services – will have a large influx of calls to handle, and it may take them much longer than normal to render assistance. “That’s a very important reason why having an emergency supply kit is essential to making it through a disaster’s aftermath safely,” said Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager for the Fort Lee Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “The contents of a well-prepared kit will meet individual needs or those of an entire family for anywhere between 72-96 hours.” Historically, Fort Lee families have not been very prepared for these types of storms that can knock out power for days, said Loden, noting many families are less prepared than those right off the installation. The military is transient by nature, and those coming to Fort Lee may not have experienced the effects of a hurricane. “Fort Lee families should still make sure they are prepared for any storm even though the commissary and main exchange are on the installation,” said Loden. “It’s possible those facilities will not be opened due to lack of electricity or damage. You shouldn’t count on those locations for your emergency supplies after a storm hits.” Another concern for Fort Lee families is downed trees and power lines that occur
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Hurricane Isabel (pictured above) was the costliest disaster in the history of Virginia. It made landfall on Sept. 18, 2003. By the time it hit Virginia, the former Category 4 hurricane was a Category 2 storm.The damage total for the commonwealth was $1.85 billion and the Richmond area was impacted with a reported 9-foot storm surge on the James River.
after a storm rolls through. “Parents should make sure their children aren’t playing on damaged trees and they should keep a look out for downed power lines,” said Loden. “It takes time to remove debris and fix the power lines, and they represent serious hazards until they are repaired.” The best time to assemble a kit, or check and restock its contents, is now – or the next immediate opportunity when you’re at home or out shopping and can easily gather the must-have items, Loden noted. Citing “real threats” like the hurricane season (“Super-storm Sandy” in October 2012 killed 286 people and caused more than $65 billion of property damage along the East Coast) and severe late-summer storms that produce tornadoes and wide-spread power outages, he said it’s imperative for community members to act on the recommendations of emergency planners. “Too many people wait … they don’t want to be bothered with it right now,” Loden said. “Then, a large storm knocks on our door and they’re out there trying
to gather needed supplies at a time when store shelves empty quickly and coveted items, like batteries and bottled water, are nearly impossible to find.” When building or inspecting an emergency kit, Loden advised community members to carefully consider what they or their family would need if assistance were not immediately available. At a minimum, the following items should be included: • Food – at least a three-day supply that does not need electricity for storage or preparation • A manual can opener • Water – at least three gallons per person for drinking and sanitation (Don’t forget pets) • A battery-powered (or hand-cranked) radio with weather band and extra batteries • Flashlight(s) and extra batteries • A first aid kit • A written family emergency plan Once you have the essentials, add the following recommended items: • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Whistle to signal for help • Prescription medications and eye wear • Dust mask to help filter contaminated air plus plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter where you are • Sanitation supplies: moist towelettes, toilet paper, soap and plastic garbage bags • Items for infants and toddlers • Items for pets • Local maps • Copies of important family documents such as insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container • Cash in small denominations or traveler’s checks and change • Emergency reference material such as a first aid book • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person (consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate) • Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and sturdy shoes (consider additional layers if you live in a cold-weather climate) • Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (when diluted in water, bleach can be used to kill germs) • Fire extinguisher • Matches in a waterproof container • Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items • Paper cups, plates and plastic knives, forks and spoons, paper towels • Paper and pencil Assembling and/or maintaining a wellstocked emergency supply kit provides peace of mind – knowing that you’re prepared if disaster strikes and immediate help is not available, Loden said. To help those living in hurricane-prone areas prepare, NOAA offers hurricane preparedness tips, along with video and audio public service announcements at www.hurricanes.gov/prepare. “It only takes one hurricane or tropical storm making landfall in your community to significantly disrupt your life,” said FEMA Deputy Administrator Joseph Nimmich. “Everyone should take action now to prepare themselves and their families for hurricanes and powerful storms. Develop a family communications plan, build an emergency supply kit for your home and take time to learn evacuation routes for your area. Knowing what to do ahead of time can literally save your life and help you bounce back stronger and faster should disaster strike in your area.” – Staff Reports and NOAA
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Event promotes Lee firefighter health, safety The Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services Division participated in the 2015 International Fire/ EMS Safety and Health Week from June 14-20. Safety and Health Week is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the National Volunteer Fire Council and is supported by a network of emergency service, health and safety organizations. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 97 firefighters died in the line of duty in 2013 and 65,880 were
injured. In addition to the dangers responders face when fighting a fire, managing traffic at an incident scene and other operational duties, they also are at increased risk for health issues including heart attack and cancer. Safety and Health Week is an annual event that aims to improve firefighter safety and health to give all a better chance of survival during emergencies and in the long-term. Fire departments across the world took time during the week to increase awareness and action so
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Captain Michael Goole, Firefighters Brad Davis and Jeff Lee, Station Chief Stephen Jessup and firefighter Michael Patterson are first on the treadmills during the June 15 Air Management Challenge.
that safety and health become a priority in all fire departments. “Our community depends on our firefighters and EMTs to be there when there is an emergency. We participated in Safety and Health Week to ensure we are doing all we can to
protect those who protect our residents,” said Phillip Wilkinson, Fort Lee Fire Chief. The theme for Safety and Health Week this year was “Creating a Culture of Safety.” This theme focused on what can be done to improve safety in three
specific areas to create an overall culture of safety for the fire and emergency services: In the community, by promoting fire prevention and risk reduction strategies to prevent fires and other emergencies. In the department, by
strengthening standard operating procedures that reenforce safety and creating department health and wellness programs. For the individual, by encouraging firefighters and EMS providers to take personal responsibility for their safety and health. During the week, members received briefings and lessons on improving not only their safety on the job but on ways to improve their health and wellness. An Air Management Training Event was conducted at Clark Fitness to show the correlation between overall fitness and the depletion time of their SCBA’s air supply. The drill consisted of full firefighter turnout gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. The firefighters started on a slow speed and SEE HEALTH, PAGE 11
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firefighters compete Continued from page 10 slight incline and over time the speed and incline were elevated until the last low air alarm sounded. The division’s overall winner was fire medic Phillip Littrell with a time of 29:38 with an honorable mention to firefighter Jeff Rogers bringing in the over 50 crowd with a time of 26:13. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services provides critical, life-saving services to the Fort Lee community and responds to all types of emergencies and disasters both on and off the installation. The department is made up of 57 fire and EMS personnel respond to over 2,000 calls for service every year in addition to conducting approximately 1,000 fire safety inspections on the installation’s facilities.
Reducing the risks that first responders face and making sure each responder is ready when the call comes in is a priority for the division. The week provides a time for all department members to focus on the safety and health measures they need to take both on and off duty to make sure they stay strong and ready to serve the community at a moment’s notice. Community members also can do their part by following recommended fire prevention practices, making sure they have working smoke alarm, and discussing fire prevention with their families. By working together to create a culture of safety, there will be fewer fatalities, injuries and illnesses, and Fort Lee will have a stronger fire service overall.
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“Kenner staff, you are the quiet professionals who give your all to support this community,” he continued. “You live the mantra that a hero is one who gives his or her very best when no one is watching. Thank you.” Described by Lyons as an “equally exceptional command team,” Venable and his wife Anja will carry the Kenner torch over the next few years. The incoming lieutenant colonel is a native of Portsmouth and graduate of Old Dominion University. Venable most recently served as the chief of staff, Fort Sill Medical Department Activity and Reynolds Army Community Hospital. In that role, he led a staff of more than 1,100 employees, providing world-class health care services to over 50,000 beneficiaries. The Fort Sill MEDDAC is a health system consisting of a 24-bed community hospital; two outlying health clinics and a warrior transition unit. “Lt. Col. Venable is well qualified to command Kenner,” Lyons said, “and we are happy to have him on board to lead this team into its next chapter of an important journey of taking care of this community.”
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(LEFT AND BOTTOM LEFT) Maj. Wendell Rhodes is an ultra-marathoner who advocates the sport as a way to improve health and fitness and the means to challenge oneself.
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About ultra-marathon cycling Ultra-marathon cycling involves bicycle races that focus on endurance, not necessarily time. Race categories include those that are 12 or 24 hours in duration, the winner determined by the racer who covers the most distance during the specified time. Ultra marathoners aspire to earn the right to compete in the Race Across America, which covers more than 3,000 miles -from the West to the East Coast -- in about a week’s time. Rhodes said he hopes to compete for the 2017 event -- in consideration of the training time it requires in preparation.
Maj. Wendell Rhodes wants to show middleagers their athletic life doesn’t have to end anytime soon
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Maj. Wendell Rhodes rides a 10-pound bike 5-7 hours a day, three days a week. During competitions, he can ride anywhere from 12 to 24 hours, covering a few hundred miles. And the 50-year-old ultra-marathon cyclist wants you to be able to do the same – “you” being those who may have already seen their first membership solicitation from AARP – in the activity or sport best suited to you with the purpose of increasing fitness and improving health. Rhodes said his motivation is simple. “I’m old,” said the Quartermaster Basic Officer Leaders Course manager, without cracking a smile. “They say the older you get
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the more endurance you have, and I want to test that theory. And your tolerance for pain is far greater than when you were younger.” Many people who hit their 50s might disagree, of course, because it’s a fact that most become more sedentary as they age and less willing to test their physical limits. Rhodes, who dismissed the notion he is in the throes of a mid-life crisis, said the element of challenge is a great motivator, at least from a personal standpoint. “I think I’m aspiring to youth,” said the Los Angeles native and former high school athlete. “Keep in mind when you get older – older being 50 and up – they tend to put you on the shelf. They tend to forget about you. Look at TV; all the sports personalities are younger guys. The older guys are doing AARP and Viagra commercials. Is that what
we’re really about? No! We’re still out there and still getting after it; just that nobody sees it.” Rhodes wants to make sure everyone realizes seniors can be fit and healthy. First and foremost, he wants to promote fitness through competitive sports among middleagers. Secondly, he wants to build a stage so they can showcase their physical skills, the means to validate their fitness regimens. That stage would be a first-ever Fort Lee Senior Games. “I see all of the community coming out and getting active,” he said. “I see all those people showing the youth what they have to look forward to. The biggest thing is to get the elder-statesmen active.” Rhodes said he most recently competed in the Virginia Senior Games, where he won a
silver medal in a 20K cycling event. “It was a great experience,” he recalled. “It was a like a whole bunch of brothers and sisters getting together. It was amazing because I saw people who were older do outstanding things. There was one lady 80-years-old running the 400-meter dash. That was inspiring.” Many states hold senior games, a multisport, Olympic-styled event. There also is a National Senior Games held annually. Through his cycling feats, Rhodes said he wants to be an example to seniors and promote the idea that age does not have to be an impediment to a physically active lifestyle. He has plans to participate in the 3,000-mile Race Across America within the next few years as well as races in Europe and elsewhere. “One of my main goals in championing this goal as a 50-plus-year-old is to help others find athletic outlets and bring fitness models to seniors,” he noted. Rhodes said he has spoken with installation officials regarding a senior games at Fort Lee. He said he visualizes an annual event that will not only be competitive but also will espouse health, fitness and camaraderie among participants.
(TOP) Fort LeeYouths prepare to use a weapons simulator in a Training Support Center facility here Monday. They are part of the 2015 Youth Leadership Program summer camps sponsored by the Fort Lee American Red Cross office, the Family and MWR Directorate and the Army Community Service Volunteer Corps. (ABOVE) Tiera Blevins gets a hands-on demonstration of the Main Exchange’s closed circuit television security feedsTuesday. (RIGHT) Museum Educator Ann Easterling provides a tour of the Quartermaster Museum to camp attendees Wednesday. The camps are broken into two sessions with one finishing June 26 and the second running the last week in July.The activities included attending CPR classes, visiting an archeological dig site, learning techniques from the
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Criminal Investigations Division, volunteering on a service project and learning about loss prevention at the Exchange, among other activities. Individuals can still sign up for the July camps – with limited availability – by contacting Christy Carneal at (804) 731-5682 or christy.carneal@redcross.org.
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A motor transport operator, with the 705thTransportation Company, prepares to offload his fuel carrier during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 12.
Army Reserve fuelers deliver ‘the juice’ across North Carolina Master Sgt. D. Keith Johnson Army News Service
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Approximately 1,100 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from 18 states participated in the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise conducted on Fort Bragg’s Forward Operating Base Patriot June 8-16. Participants came from as far away as Michigan and Puerto Rico and as near as North Carolina to haul fuel for the Defense Logistics Agency. Sustainers were also there to purify and distribute water, cook for the troops, clean laundry, provide field showers and other tasks necessary to complete the mission. “Even though we are from different commands, we came together as a team,” said Lt. Col. Chris Briand, the 334th
Quartermaster Battalion commander. He also was the mission commander for the Fort Bragg exercise. Six truck companies arrived with 7,500 and 5,000 gallon tankers ready to perform their mission. And they were ready. Of the 109 tankers inspected by DLA, 101 were certified to haul fuel. “A lot of the issues in the past have been with the tankers passing certification,” said Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Braddock, DLA military liaison. “This year, they had everything taken care of from the start.” “Failure was not an option for us,” Briand said. “This was a real-world mission, real defense fuel with real defense customers.” The QLLEX mission is for Army Reserve quartermaster units to spend their annual training delivering fuel from
a Defense Fuel Supply Point to DLA customers. The North Carolina DFSP is in Selma, Ala.. They provided fuel to three Marine Corps bases, two Army bases and two Air Force bases, traveling as far as 123 miles or as close as Forward Operating Base Patriot. And deliver they did. The QLLEX is being conducted at six locations across the country. Briand said the fuelers on Fort Bragg have hauled 60 percent of the total fuel delivered. “The Army Reserve has done outstanding this year,” Braddock said. “They’re actually breaking records at DFSP Selma. They pushed more than 1.3 million gallons in four days.” “Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base has a lot of flights,” Braddock said. “If they couldn’t have moved that fuel, the planes
wouldn’t have been able to fly. And if they can’t fly, they can’t really defend our nation.” QLLEX is part of a larger nation-wide exercise. Approximately 12,000 service members from the Army Reserve, Air Force and Navy, along with British and Canadian forces conducted Global Lightning. Held from June 6-26, it is one of the largest combat service and service support training exercises in the Army Reserve’s history. “We’ve organized an opportunity of this scale to mirror the realities of real-world operational environments,” said Brig. Gen. Bruce Hackett, division commander of the 78th Training Division. “We’re looking forward to enhancing our readiness by sharing knowledge with our sister services and international partners.” “QLLEX was rolled up under Global Lightning to give us more tactical play here on Forward Operating Base Patriot,” Briand said. “Every Soldier here is doing what they would do in a wartime mission.” The forward operating base was completely self-contained. Every drop of water consumed on the base was produced here from Mott Lake. Reverse osmosis water purification units, tactical water purification units and the tactical water distribution system purified the lake water and pumped it through water lines. A laundry and bath unit set up shower tents and laundry facilities. More than 15,000 pounds of laundry was cleaned and more than 3,000 showers were provided, in addition to clean water for cooking and drinking. “Morale has been very high. We had hot showers and laundry since before the exercise started,” Briand said. “We had hot meals twice a day, and it was pretty good food.” QLLEX and its predecessor, POLEX, have been around for 35 years. The success of the Quartermaster Soldiers providing fuel and water missions during wartime can be attributed to what those Soldiers were able to train on in places like Fort Bragg. “It’s been a pleasure and an honor to work with and leverage so many MOSs (military occupational specialities),” Briand said. “This is my first opportunity as a battalion commander. Being able to touch every single piece of it has been extremely rewarding. This has been one of the best exercises in my 20-year career. Proud to serve with these guys.”
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in our bodies); and many more important structures and processes. Our body weight is comprised of approximately 50-to-65 percent water! People need to pay close attention to keeping themselves and loved ones well hydrated during every moment of summer fun. High temperatures and humidity makes it difficult for sweat to evaporate and keep cool. Everyone needs to pay special attention to heat index warnings (especially heat category 3 and 4). This means people need to increase the periods of rest in a cool, shaded area or air-conditioning to cool themselves down. This generally means taking a break for 30-40 minutes after every 20-30 minutes of vigorous exercise or work. Even mild dehydration can make individuals feel really bad – stomach upset, irritable, mild headache, achy joints and decreased performance. Moderate dehydration – “heat exhaustion” – can cause muscle and abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating, dizziness and confu-
sion. When urine is dark rather than a light yellow or clear color, it’s a good indicator the body is not getting enough water. Severe dehydration – “Heat Stroke” – is a very dangerous condition that requires medical attention. Signs and symptoms of heat stroke are extreme exhaustion, disorientation or unconsciousness, severe cramping of muscles, seizures, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting. The body cooling system shuts down completely and skin is hot and dry. This is a life threatening medical emergency. People should call 911 if they see someone exhibiting these symptoms. Just remember that dehydration and these symptoms correlate with just about every organ and system in our bodies. To prevent these conditions from occurring, use common sense when deciding what time of day to be out and about performing strenuous work and exercise. Avoid these strenuous activities between of 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on extremely hot days. Drink water and/ or sports drinks every 20 minutes. People should keep water with them and wear loose, light colored clothing. If a person knows he or she will have an upcoming day of strenuous activities outdoors, it is wise to “pre-hydrate” by beginning to drink more water the day or two before the planned activity to build up the water stores in the body.
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(BELOW) Advanced individual training students from Whiskey andTango companies, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, perform a cultural dance during a recent AsianAmerican Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance in the common area of the 266th barracks and headquarters complex. Other entertainment included martial arts demonstrations and music.The cadre members and students in attendance also enjoyed a picnic-style lunch and teambuilding activities. All of the military performers were volunteers who dedicated many hours of off-duty time to practice for the event. (RIGHT) A pair of 23rd Quartermaster Brigade noncommissioned officers keep the proteins cooking during their organization’s June 11 potluck lunch on the lawn near the brigade headquarters.
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Spc. Samantha Griffith, 392nd Army Band, repeats the oath of enlistment recited by her sister, Capt. Sara Griffith, a company commander stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., during a June 15 reenlistment ceremony at the 1st Logistics Memorial here. Griffith’s dad,Tom, and mom, Patti, also were present for the ceremony.
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WASHINGTON – Military Occupational Specialty 12B, Combat Engineer is now open to all female enlisted Soldiers of all components, according to Army Directive 2015-27. The June 16 directive from Army Secretary John M. McHugh makes available 20,563 additional positions for women and opens the last of the 16 engineer MOSs closed to women. The only positions not open to women in engineering are in certain special operations units. Female officers were previously assigned as combat engineers “to provide a support network for junior female Soldiers and to of-
fer advice to the unit’s male leadership,� said McHugh, who signed Army Directive 2014-16, June 17, 2014, making that happen. Col. Linda Sheimo, chief of the Command Programs and Policy Division at the Directorate of Military Personnel Management, Army G-1, said the decision to open these positions to female Soldiers was made after U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command completed extensive validation studies. “The Army remains on the cutting edge of determining scientifically-based occupational accessions standards for all military occupational specialties,� Sheimo said. “Validating these physical standards enhances our ability to pre-
dict an applicant’s ability to perform the critical, physically demanding tasks of MOSs.� Women, as well as men, who do not meet the standards, will not be allowed into MOS 12B, or, for that matter, any other MOS, she emphasized. She explained the standards are, and will remain, fair and transparent. “The Army’s plan is to continue removing barriers to allow the best-qualified Soldiers to serve in any position, where they are capable of performing to standard,� Sheimo said. “This is about enhancing force capability and readiness while retaining the trust and confidence of the American people in our Army’s ability to defend the nation.�
MENTORSHIP | ALU initiative ‘harnesses collective knowledge’ Continued from Page 3 Capt. Jonathan E. Foster from the LOG-C3 class also offered an astute observation during the session. “It’s important to build relationships across the formation. Really focus on team building ‌ it’s the best way to increase understanding between logisticians and maneuver professionals. This increases the unit’s efficiency and effectiveness with training our formations.â€? The two classes collaborated in three small groups and then shared major lessons learned together. Conversations between the participating officers have continued as a result of the chat session. “We’re using this as an example of how we could grow the ALU/CGSOC Mentorship Program, which is meant to harness the collective knowledge and operational experience of our students in training,â€? the CGSOC SGL said. “The
long-term benefits of this will be interesting also. We hope to create longer-term relationships where senior and junior officers continue their mentorship connection after they finish their training at Fort Lee.� CGSOC is a 14-week course that “advances the art and science of the profession of arms in support of Army operational requirements,� according to its website. Fort Lee is one of four satellite training locations, with the main function located at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. About 200 CGSOC students attend classes here each year. LOG-C3 is a 15-week course that “develops and educates adaptive sustainment leaders prepared to serve as company grade officers enabling logistics operations at the tactical level during Unified Land Operations,� according to the ALU website. About 780 students – including many foreign national military personnel – attend the six classes here each year.
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EVENTS FMWR ‘Movies on the Fairway’ | June 26 “The Boxtrolls,” an animated fantasycomedy, is the next installment for Movies on the Fairway set for June 26, 8:15 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The free family event is the second in the series of four outdoor showings on the last Friday of the month along A Avenue. Boxtrolls tells the story of Eggs, a human boy raised by trash-collecting trolls, as he attempts to save them from a pest exterminator. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Guests can arrive as early as 6:30 p.m. They should bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Hot dogs, snacks, candy and drinks will be available for purchase. The showing is weather permitting. The final family movies are scheduled for July 31 and Aug. 28 For details, call (804) 734-2899.
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.
‘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
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script. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for the Sept. 4-20 production. No performers are paid. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
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, 5:307:30 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 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.
ACS EFMP Lego Club | July 7; Fire Station Field Trip | July 16 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 conduct a field trip to Fort Lee Fire Station No. 2 July 16, 9-10 a.m. 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.
Employment Readiness | July 2, 8 and 9 Several employment readiness classes
are available July 2, 8 and 9 at the Army Community Service building on Mahone Avenue. All sessions are 9-11 a.m. The classes are as follows: Federal Employment Process, July 2; Resumé Writing, July 8; and Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success, July 9. Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation is by appointment only. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
Parkway, Colonial Heights. All equipment will be supplied with a trip map at Roslyn Landing. The cost is $12. Participants must register at least two days prior to the session. Additional excursions will be held twice a month through September including July 22, Aug. 5 and 19, and Sept. 2 and 16. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Family Team Building | July 7-8, 21-22
Family and MWR offers a free fitness program – Winner/Walk For Life – that includes prizes. The fitness program focuses on improving physical bodies, health knowledge and connecting participants with other health-oriented individuals. It is a point-based system where community members can earn prizes by attending FMWR fitness classes, workshops, community walks and runs, and more. Registration forms are available at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. A special free Stress Management Wellness Workshop is set for July 28, 6-7:30 p.m. at MacLaughlin. It is open to active duty and retired military and family members, DOD Civilians and FMWR employees – 18 years and older. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. Child care is available. The next sessions are Level KKnowledge on July 7-8 and Level G – Growth on July 21-22. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
SPORTS & FITNESS FMWR Memorial Golf Tourney | June 27 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.
Kayaking on the Appomattox | July 8 A kayaking excursion on the Appomattox River, coordinated by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation, is set for July 8, 5:30 p.m., at Roslyn Landing, 265 Charles Dimmock
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FMWR Total Body Workout | July 13-14 FMWR Sports will offer a variety of free total body workout fitness classes July 13-14. The sessions at MacLaughlin Fitness Center are July 13 – Cardio Core (4:305:15 p.m.) ; Aerobics (5:30-6:15 p.m.); Zumba (6:30-7:15); and July 14 – Body Sculpting (4:30-5:15 p.m.) ; Boot Camp, (5:30-6:15 p.m.); and Iyengar Yoga (6:30- 7:15 p.m.) Participants must be at least 16 years of age and an eligible Family and MWR fitness facility patron to attend the classes. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
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YOUTH CYSS Soccer Camp | July 27-31 A SKIES Unlimited soccer camp for ages 7-17 will be held July 2731 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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Old Rag Mountain Hike | June 27 A hiking trip, hosted by The Chesterfield Outdoors Program, will travel to the summit of Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park June 27, 7-9 a.m., beginning at Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield. Participants will explore 8 miles of the rocky ridgeline that leads to the summit and learn about and see results of mountain erosion. The fee is $38 per person. For registration and details, call (804) 318-8735.
Christian Jubilee Day | June 27 Cross Bearers Motorcycle Ministry
of Dinwiddie will host a family gospel concert June 27, noon - 8 p.m., at Shands Park, 26709 Troublefield Road, Stony Creek. The event will benefit Special Olympics of Richmond and the theme is “Suffer the Little Children.” A $5 donation is requested. The event will include activities for children, food vendors and more. Attendees should bring lawn chairs. For details, email crossbearersmm@ yahoo.com.
Old Time Trades Demo | June 27
from vendors. Tents, pets, alcohol, and glass and metal containers will not be permitted on the VWM grounds. Parking in and around VWM will be limited. Entrance to the memorial’s parking lot will close at 7 p.m., or earlier if filled. There will be temporary street closings in the area and restricted parking in surrounding areas. The memorial will remain open until midnight For details, visit www. vawarmemorial.org, www.facebook. com/virginiawarmemorial or call (804) 786-2060.
Yorktown Liberty A community program demon- Celebration | strating life skills and trades is set July 3-4 for June 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. Visitors will learn about Colonialera flint knapping, fire starting, wood turning, broom weaving, soap making, trapping, hide prep and blacksmithing. The cost is $8 for adults and– $6 per child, ages 3-12. There is a $1 discount for active duty military, veterans and family members. For details, call (804) 748-1613 or visit henricus.org.
Blood Drive | July 1 The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive July 1, 2-7 p.m., at Amazon Fulfillment – Ric 1, 5000 Commerce Way, Petersburg. Due to summer activities such as vacations and travel, frequent blood donors are less available to give, and supplies become seriously low. For registration and details, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-7332767.
VWM Open for Fireworks | July 3 The Virginia War Memorial will offer a free evening of patriotic music and the viewing of RVA Fireworks on the James July 3, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort will present a free concert at the memorial at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available
The 239th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will be observed during a “Liberty Celebration” July 4-5, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Yorktown Victory Center, Route 1020 in Yorktown. Visitors can observe tactical and artillery drills, take part in a variety of military exercises, learn about the challenges that faced our nation’s founders and more. Admission is $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for youth ages 6 through 12. Children under age 6 are free. For details, call (888) 593-4682 or visit http://www.historyisfun.org/ yorktown-victory-center/libertycelebration/.
Chesterfield Holiday Celebration | July 4 A fireworks display at dark, activities for children, food vendors and special entertainment are set for July 4, 5 p.m., at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. The free event includes music by Kings of Swing, the Chesterfield Community Band, Jonathan Austin and Blue Sky. There will be limited parking at the site and the road leading to the fairgrounds will be closed at 9 p.m. or when the parking lots are filled. Blankets or lawn chairs are recommended. There is no rain date. For details, call (804) 748-1992 or email pinneym@chesterfield.gov.
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