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SEE PAGE 3 ANOTHER LEE COURSE SET FOR NEW TRAINING METHOD Soldiers undergoing schooling as quartermaster and chemical equipment repairers will do so under Skills Based Training starting later this month SEE PAGE 4
RETIRED SGM NOW REALTOR Morgan took skills learned in Army and used them to achieve success in new career SEE PAGE 9
PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT The Army is seeking community input on the impacts of possible force reductions SEE PAGE 3
KID ZONE New monthly column about CYSS features Youth Center programs and activities in July SEE PAGE 10
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Barbeques, travel among risks Each year, people come together on the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s freedom with backyard barbeques, community parades and, for some, fireworks. On this occasion, let us remember what the meaning of this day means. President John Adams wrote of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations
from one end of this continent to the other.” Many people will celebrate this Independence Day as President Adams intended by attending parades, festivals and fireworks displays and by hosting or attending barbecues. While these events are fun and celebrate the birth of this great nation, they can also be dangerous. CSM Hartless and I want to remind everyone to focus on safety this Fourth of July. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch a public display conducted by professionals. However, if fire-
works are legal where you live, parents and caregivers should be especially cautious and never allow children near fireworks. The holiday may also bring fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking. By taking a few fire safety precautions, you can ensure that everyone enjoys a safe Independence Day. Keep fire pits and barbeque pits away from structures, tents, patio covers or overhanging trees. Keep the fire to a minimum and have a means of extinguishing it nearby. Enjoy the experience with a few precautions.
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Sugar is “the new tobacco.” Its many forms have been linked to the increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and other chronic diseases in the U.S. Army dentists have been fighting on the front lines against sugar for decades. Despite their best efforts, tooth decay continues to be
the main cause of dental disease and non-battle injuries among deployed Soldiers. From 2000- 2008, the oral health of DOD recruits worsened. The 2008 TriService Oral Health Survey revealed that Army recruits have higher numbers of untreated cavities compared to other DOD recruits. A study at the largest Army installation showed that about one third of Soldiers develop new treatment needs every year. Army Soldiers have
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better access to education about oral hygiene and proper nutrition, fluoridated water, fluoride toothpaste, and dental care than many Americans. But Army dentists report that these defenses can’t compensate for Soldiers’ frequent snacking habits and the popularity of soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened coffee, sweet tea and coffee boutique drinks (frappacinos, etc). Dentists are all too familiar with the rampant decay that results
This year, a number of you will travel to holiday hotspots or visit friends and family. The odds of being involved in an accident are higher during the holiday period. Plan your trip using the Travel Risk Planning System at https://safety. army.mil. Be aware of the risk factors: fatigue, distractions and road conditions. Never text while driving. You are a valued member of our team. Look out for yourself, your family and your buddies. The loss of anyone is a heartbreak. Come home safe. Finally, the holidays can be stressful. If you find yourself anxious, fearful or depressed, seek help. Your family, your friends and your co-workers all care. Watch
when a Soldier sips on sugary drinks throughout the day. Drinks that contain high amounts of sugar, caffeine and citrus flavors often cause extensive tooth decay, likely due to the combination of high sugar content and organic acids. Young Soldiers often don’t pay attention to the sugar, calories or caffeine in their drinks. One large iced coffee can have 11 teaspoons of sugar. But even if they check the label, looks can be deceiving. The amount of sugar, caffeine, and carbohydrates per serving listed on a single can of an energy drink may not seem that bad, but the can actually contains two serv-
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.
out for each other and remember that you can visit www.armyg1. army.mil/hr/suicide/default.asp for additional help. Every holiday is a chance to get away and recharge your batteries. Get out and have fun. Remember those that founded our great nation – those that pledged their lives, their fortunes and their honor. CSM Hartless and I are proud of all that you do. Be safe this weekend – Army Safe is Army Strong. Army Strong! – Lt. Gen. David D. Halverson, Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command – CSM Jeff Hartless Command Sergeant Major
ings so you must multiply by 2. The most popular energy drink purchased at AAFES stores – 16 oz. Monster, has 13 teaspoons, and the most popular soda – 20 oz. Mountain Dew – has more than 18 teaspoons of sugar. Caffeine and sugar have both been shown to be addictive, and Soldiers are just as vulnerable to the caffeine rush and sugar high as other Americans. During deployment or intense training courses, Soldiers can come to depend on these drinks to stay awake and alert, or to relieve boredom. Col. Johnette Shelley, director of Health and Wellness at DENCOM, rec-
ommends Soldiers practice countermeasures to protect themselves from decay including replacing sugared beverages with sugar-free alternatives –plain water, mineral water, or unsweetened coffee or tea; limiting fruit juice to 6 ounces of calcium-fortified juice per day; and eating fresh fruit to meet daily fruit intake goals. Also, drink sugary or acidic drinks, within 15 minutes, rather than sipping on them for an extended period of time, and limit meal, beverage and snack intake to no more than five times per day. Remember, sip all day… get decay!
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Col. Jeffery A. Carter, incoming commander, 59th Ordnance Brigade, Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, Chief of Ord., and Col. Thomas A. Rivard, outgoing commander, 59th Ord. Bde, salute the flag during a change of command ceremony June 27 at the Whittington Parade Field on the Ordnance Campus.
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The 59th Ordnance Brigade welcomed Col. Jeffery A. Carter as its new top leader during a change of command ceremony Friday at Whittington Parade Field on the Ordnance Campus. Carter replaces Col. Thomas A. Rivard, who has been in charge of the brigade since June 2012. During the event, Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, Chief of Ordnance and the ceremony’s reviewing officer, thanked Rivard for his leadership throughout his tenure. “I’m especially grateful to have had Tom in place at a time when many challenges demanded nothing less than an experienced, committed, dependable and driven leader,” he said. “Tom navigated the waters of change and delivered on everything that was expected of him and more. Tom has been a champion of training and, under his leadership, the brigade has had extraordinary success.” Haley also thanked Amy Rivard for her efforts within the brigade.
“To the Rivards, thank you for your service, your leadership and your contributions to the 59th Ordnance Brigade,” he said. “We wish you good luck, Godspeed, and great success as you head to your next assignment as deputy director for strategic logistics, J-4, where you will continue to contribute to the sustainment and military logistics community.” Continuing with Army tradition, as one great leader leaves, he or she is replaced with another, said Haley. “As we release Colonel Rivard from his duties as the commander of the (brigade), we acknowledge that we are losing an outstanding command team (Rivard and his wife),” he said. “But I am happy to say that we are gaining an equally awesome team in their place in Jeff and Suzanne Carter. “The Army always ensures its formations are commanded by the best we can find and in this case, it is no different,” he continued. “I would like to welcome the newest members of the Ordnance School family, Jeff and Suzanne Carter.
They are a great command team that is more than qualified and capable to take on the task.” Haley said he has known Carter for more than seven years, and he knows he’s up for the task of brigade command. “He understands the importance of support to the warfighter and is a proven leader who brings an extraordinary combination of talent and experience to the position,” he said. “He knows the value of training and understands leader development. I am confident that he has what it takes to continue to move the 59th Ordnance Brigade (forward toward its) 21st Century demands.” After thanking his leadership for the opportunity to serve, Rivard praised his battalion and company command teams. “I’m very grateful for the outstanding and quality leadership we have among the battalion command teams,” said Rivard. “Our Soldiers became a reflection of me and Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Morris (the 59th
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Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, Chief of Ordnance, right, hands the 59th Ord. Brigade guidon to Col. Jeffery A. Carter, incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony Friday at Whittington Parade Field on the Ordnance Campus. Carter replaced Col. Thomas A. Rivard.
Ord. Bde. CSM). Each and every day over the last two years, I was proud to know anyone could visit our area – unannounced – and that your Soldiers would be doing the right thing. I had complete confidence in your command climates and your subordinate units. That does not happen by accident.” Carter kept his remarks short,
first thanking Haley for allowing him to take charge of the stellar brigade and then addressing the organization he now leads. “I look forward to working with all of you as we continue to be the Army sustainment think tank and premiere learning institution, delivering game-changing professionals and solutions to our Army,” he said.
Army invites public to comment on impacts of possible force reductions The Department of the Army has completed a Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 force structure realignment, which analyzes the impacts of potential personnel reductions at Fort Lee and 29 other military installations. The SPEA and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact are now available for public comment in ac-
cordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. All interested members of the local community, as well as federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian groups and federal, state and local government agencies are invited to review the document and provide comment. The draft FNSI, which includes the details of the environmental as-
sessment, or SPEA, may be accessed at www.aec. army.mil/Services/Support/ NEPA/Documents.aspx. Copies of the draft report also will be available at the Fort Lee Community Library, Colonial Heights Public Library, Hopewell Regional Library, Prince George Public Library, and the William R. McKenney and Rodof Sholom Branches of the Petersburg
Public Library. Comments will be accepted until Aug. 25. Send written responses to the following address: U.S. Army Environmental Command, ATTN: SPEA Public Comments, 2450 Connell Road (Building 2264), Joint Base San AntonioFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7664. Comments also can be submitted by email to usarmy.jbsa.aec.
nepa@mail.mil. While no significant environmental impacts were identified from the proposed action, there would be socioeconomic impacts in communities surrounding most affected military installations. The draft FNSI concludes that preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. Fort Lee was assessed
on a loss of up to 3,600 Soldiers and civilian employees. That figure includes 879 reductions that already occurred since 2011 with the realignment of units and personnel associated with the now-inactivated 49th Quartermaster Group. Final decisions as to which installations actually will be selected for reductions in Soldiers and Army Civilians have not yet been made. The SPEA’s analysis of environmental and socioeconomic impacts will SEE IMPACTS, PAGE 5
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Pvt. Alexandria Echavarria, a quartermaster and chemical equipment repair student, uses tools to remove components of a pump during training June 12 at the Tactical Support Equipment Department located at Rozier Hall. Echavarria is a member of one of the last classes to undergo training prior to the implementation of Skills Based Training, a new methodology that promotes critical thinking skills.
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Another Ordnance School course here will soon implement the Skills Based Training program. The Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer Course, or military occupational specialty 91J, is scheduled to begin teaching the new instructional method later this month. SBT is an instructional innovation that promotes critical thinking skills using a diagnostics-based problemsolving approach. QCER Course graduates are charged with maintaining and repairing a diverse mix of equipment to in-
clude Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units, digital water purification systems, laundry systems, space heaters, decontamination systems and liquid pumps. It falls under the Tactical Support Equipment Department located in Rozier Hall. TSED’s Power Generation Repairer Course was the first here to implement SBT more than two years ago. Anthony Clark, senior training specialist and QCER course manager, said the transition to the new methodology, which might be described as innovative and groundbreaking, has not been difficult, owed to the
fact that much of 91J training is already diagnosticsdriven. “The use of scenarios and the emphasis on critical thinking is something that’s been a part of this course for years,” said the former Soldier, noting three pilot classes were conducted over the past 18 months to support the implementation. “It was the specific methodology that was the hard part – teaching some of these old dogs the new tricks.” Clark was referring to the reactions of some to at least one feature of SBT, specifically how information is delivered to students. He said, for example, that under direct instructional methods, students receive lessons from an instructor, memorizes them, and then is expected to repair a piece of equipment based on the information received and reinforcement from course leaders. SBT offers a radical change to this practice. “Under SBT, students work as teams,” said Clark. “If we have a class of 16 students, we’ll have teams of four. They’ll be matched up with others based on prior knowledge, ensuring each team is as equally balanced as possible. Those with the prior knowledge facilitate the learning, SEE SBT, PAGE 17
Kenner Holiday Closures Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and Mosier Consolidated Medical Clinic (TMC 2) will be closed on July 4 in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. KAHC and TMC 1 will be open on July 7 (training holiday) for patient care. Mosier clinic will be closed July 7 for the training holiday. To reach the pediatric or adult on-call KAHC medical provider when the clinic is closed including after hours on regular work days and on weekends, contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. This must be done before obtaining care at an urgent care center or other network provider. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room.
CWF Holiday Card Ideas The Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund is seeking ideas for its Lawn Holiday Card Contest that closes Aug. 1. The winning entry will be painted by a local artist and displayed on the Lee Club lawn during the holiday season. The contest is open to all DOD employees. Submissions must include an artist rendering (hand or computer drawn) and contact information. The winner will receive a free lunch for two at the Regimental Club’s newly renovated Hot Rod Café and four tickets to the Lee Theater. Participants should email their entry to Susan Garling, CWF Fund manager, at susan.n.garling.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-6797.
Exchange Hero of the Year Active duty and retired military shoppers and their families have a chance to win a grand prize of $25,000 in the Army and Air Force Exchange Dickies American Hero of the Year contest, July 3-17. Nominations can consist of a video less than 5 minutes in length, a photo and essay of up to 500 words or a standalone essay. Nominations should tell what being an American hero means to the nominee and why they are a true American hero. Also, four runner-up prizes of $1,000 will be awarded. To take part, visit www.shopmyexchange.com/homewardbound. A panel of judges will determine the finalists, who will be named Aug. 4. Public voting at www. militaryhero.com will determine the winner, Aug. 4 - Sept. 6.
Supply Activity Closure The Supply Support Activity, located in building 6242, will be closed to conduct a 100-percent inventory of all SSA items, July 7-11. Customers are requested to complete all transactions prior to the closure. Normal operations will resume on July 14. Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-case basis by contacting Shadonovan Richardson at (804) 734-4677 or shadonovan.s.richardson.ctr@mail.mil, or Roger Martin at 734-4481 or roger.l.martin4.ctr@mail.mil, or Mitchell Heller at 734-5246 or mitchell.a.heller. civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-5246 or 734-4675.
72nd Annual Transportation Corps Celebration Registration is under way for the 72nd annual Transportation Corps Regimental Celebration on July 24-25. Several activities are scheduled including a Regimental Run at Fort Lee starting at 6 a.m. in Williams Stadium; and the 2014 Hall of Fame Ceremony and a Regimental Picnic, 6 p.m., at the Transportation Museum, Fort Eustis. The event also will include an Operation Iraqi/Enduring Freedom exhibit unveiling, 3 p.m., at the museum. No registration is required for the unveiling and attendance is open to all. A Transportation Ball is set for July 25, 6 p.m., at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St. For registration and details, visit www.transportation.army.mil. For details, call (804) 765-7288.
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comments will close Aug. 25 Continued from page 3 help force structure decision-makers as they identify specific units and organizations to be affected by reductions over the 2015-2020 timeframe. After the public comment period closes, the Army will conduct community listening sessions to receive additional public input before making any force structure decisions. This information will assist with the military value analysis. The schedule of the community listening sessions will be announced after the conclusion of the SPEA process. Current budgetary projections require the Army to analyze the reduction of active component end strength to a level below that analyzed in the January 2013 Programmatic E nv i r o n m e n t a l Assessment. The SPEA builds on the foundation of the 2013 PEA and assesses the impacts of a potential reduction of an additional 70,000 Soldiers and associated reductions in Army Civilians, down to an active component end-strength of 420,000. These reductions are necessary to achieve the savings required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. Nearly all Army installations will be affected in some way by additional reductions. The 2013 PEA evaluated 21 Army installations and joint bases where Army stationing changes could lead to Brigade Combat Team restructuring, the loss of a BCT through force draw-
down, or a combined loss of 1,000 or more Soldiers and Army Civilian employees during the fiscal 2013-2020 timeframe. With deeper reductions now anticipated, the Army must consider additional installations that have the potential to lose 1,000 or more employees. The potential loss of 1,000 personnel was determined to be the appropriate threshold for inclusion of installations at the programmatic level of analysis. The 2013 PEA analyzed potential reductions at Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Gordon, Ga; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Irwin, Calif.; Fort Knox, Ky.; Fort Lee; Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Fort Polk, La.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Sill, Okla.; Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska; Joint Base Langley-Eustis; Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii – Schofield Barracks. The current SPEA analyzed potential reductions not only at those installations, but also at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Fort Belvoir; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; Fort Leavenworth, Kans.; Fort Meade, Md.; Fort Rucker, Ala.; Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and USAG Hawaii – Fort Shafter. For further information, contact the U.S. Army Environmental Command Public Affairs Office at (855) 846-3940 or usarmy. jbsa.aec.nepa@mail.mil.
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Hometown: New Orleans Family: “Winfred, husband of 24 years and retired military; daughter, Jessica, recent Old Dominion University graduate; and son, Christopher, 3rd-year Air Force Academy Cadet.” Job title: Lead budget analyst, Quartermaster School How long at Fort Lee? “I came here 17 years ago as an Army wife, and I’ve been (working here) for 10 years.” Job responsibilities: “As a team lead, I monitor funds and execute approved annual program budgets on a daily basis in support of CASCOM and the school’s mission and goals. I perform analysis and reconciliation of financial reports to ensure maximum and effective utilization of resources.” How did you start working at CASCOM? “Five years ago, someone recognized my background, my experiences and potential, and knew I liked to be challenged. So, I was offered the opportunity to explore a different career path, which was Resource Management.” What are your thoughts on your working environment? “It is an ever-changing and moving train that has afforded me the chance to expand my boundaries. Going out into the field has enabled me to have a broader understanding of how funding impacts the mission, allowing me to be an advocate. Meeting those in the field willing to share their knowledge and skills has been very advantageous.” Motivation for job: “To do all that is needed to get the job done, while seeking to establish better business practices in the resource management arena to support the
staff and ensure all service members have what is needed to accomplish the mission, regardless of location.” Something you can’t live without: “Faith and family.” Dream vacation: “Africa. This has been my dream since college. I have been interested in its history, thanks to a great college professor from the country. I want to experience a safari, but most importantly, I want to give of myself to a greater cause.” Pet peeves: “I’m a neat freak. Everything has a place. I like structure, organization and I believe in communication. I have zero tolerance for laziness.” Favorite quote: “It’s not where you start that matters, but where you end up.’ With God, all things are possible. You cannot accept limits or boundaries. When you fall, get back up and move forward, and don’t be shackled by the past.” Favorite book: “‘The People Factor’ by Van Moody, which can bring awareness to what it takes to redirect your destiny. It is about forming relationships that will take you to your destiny (armor bearers) and ending those that will take you to a slow death (pallbearers), and the premise is based on the
word of God, the Bible.” Favorite foods: “Seafood and creole dishes.” Worst fear: “To leave this earth and not have left a footprint in someone’s life or made a contribution to society.” Talents: “Networking, leadership, resourcefulness, and the ability to inspire and encourage others.” Hobbies: “Reading, walking and traveling.” A life lesson to share: “We are all indispensable and in this life sometimes you only get one chance to make a difference, so make it matter.” Qualities you admire in others: “Courage, authenticity, confidence, solid work ethic, people who take ownership of their actions, intelligence, people who lead by example and not by title and those who possess the ability to forgive.” What do you expect from your leaders? “An open mind to change. The ability to come up with new ideas, and a knack for empowering people and yet holding them accountable for their actions. Also having a willing ear and the courage to take action for the betterment of the organization and the people who work in it.” What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I love spending time in the pasture with my horse Handsome, as well as driving the tractor and feeding the horses and cows at my in-laws.” Future aspirations: “To carry on the legacy my grandmother left to me – be strong, love others and mentor and inspire those young women who seek you out.” – Compiled by Amy Perry
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Commissary employees and customers are working together again this year to collect donations for the Feds Feed Families campaign. The charity program, which began June 1 and runs through the end of August, collects much-needed items for local food banks. Individuals can donate nonperishable food and personal hygiene items to the campaign using marked bins located at the entries or exits of participating commissaries. “Contributing to the communities that surround our stores is important to the commissaries,” said Vicki Archileti, DeCA’s executive director of infrastructure support. “Times are still tough for a lot of families, and with commissaries and our patrons working together we hope to lessen that burden.” Last year, commissaries collected nearly 740,000 pounds, or 39 percent, of the Department of Defense’s total, of items for local food banks. In 2013, DOD collected more than 1.9 million pounds, and donations from the entire federal government totaled 9 million pounds. Commissaries will again serve as collection points for the campaign. Parent military instllations are also particpating by picking up donated items and delivering them to a local foodbank. Some commissaries will sell prepackaged donations packages, which allow customers to purchase the bags and then drop them in the
collection bins before leaving the store. The most-needed items for donations include: • Canned vegetables –low sodium, no salt • Canned fruits – in light syrup or its own juices • Canned proteins – tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter and beans • Soups – beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, turkey or rice • Condiments – tomato-based sauces, light soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, salad dressing or oils • Snacks – individually packaged, crackers, trail mix, dried fruit, granola and cereal bars, pretzels and sandwich crackers • Multigrain cereal • 100 percent juice – all sizes, including juice boxes • Grains – brown and white rice, oatmeal, bulgar, quinoa, couscous, pasta, and macaroni and cheese • Paper products and household items – paper towels, napkins, cleaning supplies • Hygiene items – diapers, deodorants (men and women), feminine products, toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste and shampoo Although no goals have been established for the 2014 campaign, the commissaries are confident that with the help of its patrons and employees the 2013 totals will be exceeded. “For the last three years, our patrons and employees have never failed to make this campaign a success,” said Archileti. “We are looking forward to another great campaign year.”
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Members of the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion and their families gather for a photo after completing Strong Bonds Family Training at Great Wolf Lodge and Resort in Williamsburg June 12-14. The event allowed several platoon sergeants, department instructor/writers and key members of the battalion staff and their families to enjoy needed time away. The families spent time together having meals and enjoying the water park. Chaplain (Capt.) Chris Moody, the new battalion chaplain, taught the marriage seminar and conducted several sessions using “The 5 Love Languages,” a book by Dr. Gary Chapman. The teachings are designed to strengthen relationships and provide some resiliency within marriages. One couple said, “we attended a similar seminar before, but this time it was different because we have grown and our love language changed over time”. Many of the participants were deeply grateful because they were allowed the opportunity to learn from one another and were able to spend time with their families. One family was excited that Great Wolf Lodge and Resort had so many activities they never needed to leave the resort. Participants credited the overall success, in part, to the hard work and dedication in planning the retreat by the chaplain.
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Thirteen civilian transportation officers and instructors from installations across the country pose for a photo during a recent pilot Transportation Officer Course conducted by the U.S. Army Transportation School at Fort Lee. The seminar – the first for senior civilians – focused on current issues, relevant challenges and changes regarding the Defense Transportation System. Helena D’Amario, director, Deployment and Deployment Systems Department, in partnership with Army G4 and AMC, hosted the officers. Outcomes for the course include improved Rapid Expeditionary Deployment readiness and improved knowledge on executing second-destination transportation transactions. It is part of and compliments Army efforts designed to get back to deployment basics and prepare units and installations to be able to rapidly project power.
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Scott Morgan, the top individual real estate sales producer for Napier Realtors ERA Tri-Cities in 2013, credits his success to the skills, discipline, teamwork, work ethic, enthusiasm and focus he experienced during 22 years in the Army. “Everything that the Army was offering – every piece of training – I was taking it in all the time,� Morgan noted while looking back at his range of military assignments. “The interaction with warriors and serving them was so important. It’s much like what I am doing now – helping and serving clients. It made me feel good serving them. I had a purpose and a sense of direction that I am able to draw upon today.� Morgan, a native of Virginia Beach, retired in 2009 as a sergeant major at the Kenner Army Health Clinic at Fort Lee. He also began his service at Fort Lee in 1989, but in between in PCSd 12 times. After basic training and advanced individual training, he joined the Rapid Deployable Military Police Company as a medic here. “We served the community here and made four operational deployments to Panama as part of Promote Liberty,� Morgan said. “I was the only medic assigned to a group of military policemen. I was a young kid – brand new with 150 warriors looking at me as ‘Doc.’ At first it was a little overwhelming, but became the pride and joy of my career. “Being in the military police was the right fit and right
start for me – it was a very disciplined unit. This experience carried me through for the rest of my career.� Working in the medical field “helping people seemed to be my calling,� he said. “Providing a needed service and being unique and different to a group of people also stayed with me.� One of the biggest aspects about the Army, he said, is learning to get along with people. “Understanding people – adapting, the shifting and flexibility of adjusting at the last minute – all were keys in helping me find success. The military is about motivation – physical and mental. And the strength that they teach.� As he was moving through his Army career, Morgan always thought and prepared for what he would do next. “What skills do I have and what will I need in the future was all part of my process.� He said, “the military helped me come out of my shell. Early on, it put me in front of people – helped with my communications skills – the ability to speak in front of people. It exposed me to different cultures. The diversity was amazing.� He explained, “I always knew that this (the Army) was my mission now but eventually there would be a new mission. That new mission was going to be my civilian life.� Along the way he had some great mentors. First, his father who spent more than 25 years in the Navy was always close to him and provided valuable guidance and inspiration.
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Scott Morgan is proud of his two careers – first serving his country in the Army for 22 years and now a top individual sales producer with Napier Realtors ERA in the Tri-Cities area.
While serving as command sergeant major at the Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington, D.C., Scott Morgan stands in formation near the Lincoln Memorial with his unit of Soldiers.
“My father taught me that you always have to be planning and have different plans. Even though you are not that far out in the Army, you need to start thinking about what is next,� said Morgan. He also credits Col. Gordon R. Roberts, a Medal of Honor recipient, with providing invaluable motivation and “leadership 101� while serving with him at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Roberts, brigade commander, and Morgan, brigade command sergeant major, were brought in to help consolidate and improve services. “I had the honor and privilege of serving with Col. Roberts. Without question he is one of the wisest and the greatest man I’ve met in my life. He was very humble, sincere and honest and never wanted to brag or talk
beginning and be willing to listen. You have to find a mentor. You have to humble yourself. You have to be hungry all over again,� he said About 10 years into his Army career, he believed real estate might be a future opportunity. When he bought his first house at Fort Stewart, Ga., Morgan worked with a real estate agent who was a retired military member. “He helped me find a temporary place to live and knew all the details about how the military operates,� Morgan said. “I knew then I could do this too and started doing a lot of research into this field.� He noted, “Soldiers should not wait too late to take courses and the necessary training. Don’t put it off.� For his part, the Army Career and Alumni Program helped fuel his mind with valuable transition service.
about his past.� Morgan said Roberts believes ‘“you’re only as good as your next accomplishment. Everyday you need to wake up and try to do something better. You can’t live with what you did in the past.’� Roberts also impressed on Morgan to applaud the work of Soldiers and to be an example as a leader. When he retired from the Army and moved into the private sector in real estate, Morgan brought a treasure chest of military experience including serving as a senior drill sergeant. “I understood right off the bat that you don’t take your rank with you. It doesn’t matter how high or at what level you achieved in the military, it doesn’t transfer – you can’t take it with you. “You have to get your hands dirty all over again. You have to start from the
“Whether it’s ACAP, Army Community Service or other support services, take advantage of what they offer.� He noted the Army helped him deal with complex issues many times. “The military taught me how to take complex things and break them down to simple, easy ways to understand.� All this experience has garnered him other achievements at Napier. In 2012, he received the Distinguished Achiever Gold Realtor Award for the office, and he is a graduate of the ERA Top Gun Real Estate Academy in which he was recognized as the overall top performer. For the first quarter of 2014, Morgan is the leader in individual sales for the TriCities office. “I am helping warriors at a different stage – helping them achieve a dream of owning a home,� Morgan said.
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“I wish I had a place like this when I was growing up,” said Yashica Harris, director of the Fort Lee Youth Center – a $7 million, 21,341-square-foot recreation facility that opened in August 2013. The center, she said, could easily be described as one of the best in the Army. Its features include a gym with six basketball goals, a rock climbing wall, a game room with Mokoto Dance-Dance Revolution and 2 Exerbikes, and a demonstration kitchen in which teens can participate in cooking activities. It also has an art room, a music room with a sound booth (soon to feature instruments for the youth to play), a bunch of places to just hang out and visit, and a technology lab where teens can get assistance with homework or access the Internet to play games and use social networking sites (with parental permission.) “(The Youth Center project) was in the works for a long time, but it was definitely worth the wait,” Harris said. “This facility is amazing … the youths in this community have their own place now, and we’re ready to show them a great time this summer and all year round.” The center serves youth, ages 11-18 (grades 6-12). They must be dependents of active duty military, retirees, Department of Defense Civilians or contractors and regis-
tered with parent central services. Youth centers, and CYSS activities in general, serve a very important purpose in the military community, Harris noted. Life for grade-school-aged kids can be tough, particularly in the pre-teen and teen years, and being part of a military family can make it even more challenging. Harris and her staff are there to advise, guide and “provide opportunities for growth and exploration in a safe, positive environment,” she said. They use a comprehensive youth program framework consisting of four service areas – sports, fitness and health/ life skills; citizenship and leadership/arts; recreation and leisure activities/academic Support; and mentoring and i–ntervention services – to address the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of youth. “This program gives them an outlet; a place to socialize and share concerns. And they get to learn a lot of things along the way,” Harris said. Under its Boys and Girls Club of America umbrella, the center offers the following weekly clubs: Smart Girls – Helps young women up to age 17 reach their full potential through dynamic group activities, field trips and mentoring opportunities with adult women. Club girls enjoy the opportunity to build skills for healthy eating, staying physically fit, maintaining good health and developing positive relationships.
Boyz 2 Men – Addresses several key areas of development for adolescent boys while stressing and promoting positive values and behaviors. The club promotes and teaches responsibility for male members, ages 11-14. Money Matters – Provides members with basic financial information. Through smallgroup activities, teens pick up practical tips to help them balance a checkbook, create a budget, save and invest for college, plan for retire-
ment and more. Diploma 2 Degrees – This college readiness, access and success program focuses on youth in grades 6-12. It provides activities and instruction that will help guide participants as they make plans for post-secondary education. Youths are exposed to different career fields and engage in discussions that provoke thought about their future career choices. The Youth Center also has a Keystone/ Torch Club, community service activity affiliated with 4-H. It promotes learning by doing, where youth explore different activities such as cooking, sewing, music and science. SEE KID ZONE, PAGE 15
6.,(6 VXPPHU SURMHFWV Caitlyn Hicks, 10, concentrates as she puts the finishing touches on her pocket pillow project during the recent SKIES Unlimited program kick-off of its summer activities with a hand-sewing class for ages 6-17. Participants learned various hand-stitching techniques and were able to customize their projects. For more information on SKIES summer activities, contact Child, Youth and School Services at (804) 765-3852.
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A Fort Lee team entered in the Tough Mudder competition make its way through trenches during the event held June 14-15 in Doswell. Members of the team – assigned to various units within the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion – were 1st Lt. Hannah Oum, 1st Lt. Daniel Burkholder, 1st Lt. Ryan Smith, Sgt. 1st Class Celestine Arum and Sgt. Barbara Cocon. The Tough Mudder is a 10-12 mile military-style obstacle course originally held in Great Britain. Tough Mudder charities support the Wounded Warrior Project in the United States as well as similar organizations in other countries. The challenge of the course revolves around teamwork as participants must commit to helping others complete the course. It is untimed, and an average of 78 percent of the entrants complete the event.
SHUIHFW JDPHU Shane Cooper – the 14-year-old son of James Cooper Jr., a training specialist/ instructor at the Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy – pitched a perfect four-inning game recently while competing in the Prince George Recreational League. His team, the Nationals, played the Royals. Cooper threw 46 pitches and struck out every batter on the opposing team. Officials ended the game on a “slaughter rule” with a score of 13-0 at the end of the 4th inning. Shane’s dad, who coaches the team, said he’s proud of his son’s pitching prowess. “I thought we had a good chance of earning a no-hitter when he struck out the first six batters in that game,” Jim Cooper said. “Much to my surprise, he took it one step further and threw a perfect game.” Shane also pitches for the Prince George Royals Middle School baseball team as well as the Richmond Ruckus 14U traveling baseball team.
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(LEFT) Firefighters from the Fort Lee Directorate of Emergency Services exit a training facility after completing an exercise that was part of the 2014 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week activities here June 15-21. The overall event included two days of classroom training that focused on fitness and health, hearing conservation, proper safety equipment and more. That was followed by a variety of training exercises in which participants practiced emergency evacuation scenarios for situations like disorientation, locating a downed firefighter and partial structure collapse. (BELOW) Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe poses for a photo with Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer Gray, Quartermaster Corps Regimental CSM, and Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Howard, Transportation Corps Regimental CSM, during a reception Friday at the governor’s mansion in Richmond. The gathering was an opportunity for senior leaders at CASCOM to learn more about veterans benefit programs in the Commonwealth.
(RIGHT) Advanced individual training Soldiers stand and cheer as their company name is called during the opening warm-up activities for the U.S. Army Soldier Show performance on June 26 at Williams Stadium. More than 3,000 troops and many civilian spectators attended the event. The outdoor performance was one of only three scheduled for the entire 2014 “Standing Strong” tour, which includes nearly 60 stops at military installations throughout the country. (BELOW) Pfc Kyra White, center, and other members of the Soldier Show cast demonstrate their singing and dancing talent during the Fort Lee performance. White is a chemical weapons specialist assigned to Camp Stanley, South Korea. She and the other military performers – representing active duty, guard and reserve units across the nation and overseas – will continue a nationwide tour of Army bases this summer. The talented troops are supported by a 16-member production and touring crew, all of whom are Army noncommissioned officers.
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Spc. Amanda Spear, a food service specialist in the Army National Guard, sings the 1944 hit “Stuff Like That There” during the Soldier Show performance. The song and dance routine was part of a tribute to memorable music moments since 1939. The talented troupe sang classics like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and more contemporary selections like Christina Aguilera’s “Ain’t No Other Man.”
(ABOVE) Pfc. Victoria Harris – a Papa Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion student who has since graduated – sings during the opening warm-up activities for the Soldier Show. Several military spectators were invited to test their talent in front of an enthusiastic audience prior to the start of the show. (LEFT) Staff Sgt. Lynette Collier and Pfc. Kiari Mhoon sing the John Legend song, “All of Me (Loves All of You)” during the 90-minute performance. The dramatic number was part of a salute to Gold Star Families and the Army Survivor Outreach Program. Collier is a human resource specialist assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., and Mhoon is an infantryman assigned to Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash. See more Soldier Show photos at www.ftleetraveller.com or www.facebook.com/ArmyFortLee
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(ABOVE) A group of Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion Soldiers are congratulated by Command Sgt. Maj. David Gutrick, battalion CSM, and other members of the organization’s leadership at the end of an Explosives Ordnance Disposal “challenge” on June 26 at the Fort Lee Range. Having successfully completed the exercise, the Soldiers have qualified for the next phase of their training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (RIGHT) Spc. Junqi Zhang, a 92-Golf food service student assigned to Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, proudly shows the certificate of U.S. citizenship he received during a June 25 ceremony at the Soldier Support Center. Posing with Zhang is his company commander, Capt. Adam Stear. (FAR RIGHT) Kim Hodder proudly shows the Rose King Distinguished Community Service Award she was presented Friday during the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Crater District Area Agency on Aging recognition luncheon in Petersburg. She and Dorothy Fleming – who received a certificate of recognition at the event – are American Red Cross volunteers at Kenner Army Health Clinic.
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(ABOVE) Business advisor and author Ram Charan (light gray suit) poses with senior leaders from CASCOM who were among the participants of a professional development session Friday at Ball Auditorium on the Ordnance Campus. Charan, the guest speaker, discussed the similarities between heading up a Fortune 500 company and leading Soldiers. He also provided advice on cutting through complexity to uncover problems.
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“To steadfastly hold out against impairmentâ€? ‌ that’s what it means to endure. An apt descriptor for a Soldier, especially one in today’s harried world. Endurance is a necessity for everything Soldiers do. However, fatigue is and always has been a pervasive problem in the military. With multiple root causes, it is exacerbated by still more elements commonplace in an operational environment. The result has been compromised missions and senseless loss of life, both directly and indirectly attributable to fatigue. Somewhere at this hour there is a Soldier suc-
cumbing to the effects of mental and physical fatigue such as lapses of attention, slowed reaction time, inaccurate performance, poor judgment, substandard teamwork, and impaired situational awareness; to name a few. Leaving cherished loved ones behind, they have traveled across multiple time zones to a staging site
on the side of a mountain and, after a stint of restless daytime sleep, are about to take on an arduous night mission. Moments into the mission, that Soldier will end up as the next fatiguerelated statistic in the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center’s accident database. Does this perfect storm of events happen every day? No. But it hap-
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pens far too often. Every leader, and in fact every Soldier, has a responsibility to protect against the dire impact of fatigue by realizing the true hazard it represents to safety and operational effectiveness. A soon-to-be released version of the Leader’s Guide to Crew Endurance is greatly expanded with the aim of assisting them in meeting that responsibility. Originally developed to address crew endurance issues experienced by aviators, the updated version includes information for both ground and air assets. Essentially a treatise on fatigue and the dynamics that contribute to fatigue in an operational setting, it also provides specific information and tools – a prescription of sorts – to help lead-
ers at all levels recognize and circumvent problems associated with crew endurance. As an illustration, the foremost cause of fatigue is total or partial sleep deprivation. Sleep is a physiological need like hunger and thirst, and inadequate sleep creates decrements in performance, increased safety risks, and adverse health consequences. It has been estimated that every 24 hours without sleep leads to performance declines of approximately 2530 percent. An individual can continue to work for only a limited time before the need for sleep overrides all else. Under normal circumstances, sufficient quality sleep can restore the human body and alleviate the symptoms and side effects of fatigue. In an operational environment, however, there are numerous factors that impinge on a Soldier’s ability to get an undisturbed night of quality sleep.
Among them are jet lag, shift lag and stress; the latter of which can be further broken down to include environmental andphysiologic issues and cognitive and emotional concerns. Add to that the need to function effectively at altitude – that in and of itself can directly cause fatigue – and that is a situation with potentially disastrous consequences that must be closely monitored and managed. All Soldiers are susceptible to physical and mental fatigue. When the necessities of the mission make it impossible to avoid, however, leaders must be prepared to implement effective and validated countermeasures to ensure the success of the mission and the safety of their Soldiers. The information provided in the upcoming Leader’s Guide to Crew Endurance will help commanders, training leaders and planners effectively manage crew endurance hazards for both ground and air personnel.
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The participants at the 11th Annual Quartermaster Instructors’ Reunion June 7 make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project at Crystal Lake Park in Hopewell. Pictured left to right are William “Bill� Steel, Gregory Duncan, Staff Sgt. Denyse Simmonds, David Sharp, Spc. Anamaria Lopez, Leonard Boseman, Pfc. Brianna Spradlin, Steve Shirley and Sterling Hunt. Simmonds, Lopez and Spradlin represented Fort Lee’s Soldier and Family Assistance Center, which serves wounded warriors and their families. This event brings together instructors and those who supported them while stationed at Fort Lee. Those gathered also paused to pay homage to fallen comrades by having a roll call of their names during a special memorial service.
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More than 100 riders get set to take a June 14 trip from American Legion Post 146 in Hopewell to the Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center on the campus of McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. For five years on the Saturday before Fathers Day, the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Legion Riders sponsor a fundraising event to benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Several motorcycle groups in the area, including other American Legion Posts in the Tri-cities, gathered in support of this event along with Soldiers from Fort Lee. It garnered more than $4,500 in donations.
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Capt. Taneshia L. Warren receives the 111th Quartermaster Company guidon from Lt. Col. David E. Vandevander, commander, 82nd Special Troops Battalion, during a change of command ceremony Tuesday at the Clark Fitness Center. Warren replaced Capt. Micah Hall (facing the guidon). Standing next to Hall is 1st Sgt. William Slade. The 111th QM Co. is one of two active duty deployable units home-based here. The other is its sister unit, the 54th QM Co. Both companies have the distinction of being the only mortuary affairs units in the active Army. The 111th and 54th are subordinate units of the 82nd STB, 82nd Sustainment Brigade, located at Fort Bragg, N.C.
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In January, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center released a 19-question survey tailored specifically for respondents to report their perceptions of distracted driving, awareness of hazards and potential legal implications, and whether they have knowingly participated in any activity that distracted them while driving. A random sample of 1,099 Soldiers was selected for the survey, and some findings are outlined in this article. “Don’t text and drive” is a familiar refrain from news and advertisements. Our results show this slogan is only moderately effective, as 19 percent of Soldiers surveyed admitted to texting and driving
while acknowledging the laws and policies against it. But is texting the only risky behavior drivers are engaged in behind the wheel? The answer is no: Anything that takes your attention off the task of driving is a distraction. Today, many people feel they need to be constantly connected to Family and friends. Social media is available on most smartphones and even integrated into some newer models of automobiles, but is it really necessary? Drivers are two times more likely to miss a stop sign and suffer from “inattention blindness” while using a cellphone. The voice-to-text technology being offered in some new cars is also dangerous because it requires massive brain activity to operate and can make what is outside the vehicle
invisible to drivers. The survey showed 71 percent of respondents believe drinking and driving is more dangerous than distracted driving. The truth is they are both bad. While drinking affects reaction times, vision and coordination, distracted driving takes an individual’s eyes and mind off the road for the time it takes to send a text or change a CD. A lot can happen in those few seconds. Many people are under the mistaken impression they can multitask while driving, whether it’s eating, texting friends, flipping through radio stations, brushing their hair or setting a GPS, maybe even all at the same time. In fact, 29 percent of the survey respondents felt they could do it all without affecting their driving performance. That’s a deadly
misconception; your mind can only handle one job at a time. While the brain may switch from one task to the next quickly, giving the illusion of multitasking, this jumble of activity keeps it from focusing entirely on the road and potential hazards. Limiting distractions helps ensure a safe ride. The safety of hands-free devices is another fallacy. While headsets and speakerphones allow people to keep both hands on the wheel, the real distraction is the conversation. Of the Soldiers surveyed, 63 percent believed hands-free devices are safe. Cellphone conversations while driving are dangerous, and the only safe option is to pull off the road or wait until you reach your destination to talk. Leaders play a large role in reducing distracted driving accidents. They can make their Soldiers aware of the dangers by including the topic in safety briefs, and set the example by not calling or texting their subordinates when they are on the road. Of all survey respondents, 30 percent said they would answer a text or email while driving because it could be “important” to them. A text about something as simple as a change to first formation time could be the reason a Soldier drives through a stop sign. No bit of information is so important that it cannot wait until later. While on the road this summer, be smart. Turn off your cellphone, preset your radio and GPS, and find a good front-seat passenger to help eliminate distractions inside your vehicle. Focusing on the world outside will help you stay safe and ready for whatever lies ahead.
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SBT | Ordnance School course to be second here to implement
new training methodology that promotes critical thinking skills Continued from page 4 helping those who are least knowledgeable learn at a more rapid pace.” When the students undertake the lessons, input and discussion among the team members are factors that drive the learning, said Clark. Each student is offered a role in helping the group arrive at answers and solutions. “Students get more bang for their buck,” he said, noting they learn more and don’t require as much time one-on-one time with instructors, “and besides engaging the students, the instructors are engaged as well.” SBT also boosted student confidence during the pilot phase, a quality that Clark said can help
them take on greater levels of learning. “Seventy-five percent of the students in the current course have that confidence,” he said. “Eighty-five-90 percent of the SBT students carried that confidence. That’s been the big turnaround.” In addition to the changes from a student perspective, SBT requires major adjustments from instructors. They have to take on the role of facilitators – charged with guiding the instruction to meet objectives rather than taking a dominant teaching role, said Clark. This was a challenge to several instructors. “We had instructors who were locked into direct instruction as opposed to letting the students fall back and do things on their own,” he said.
Staff Sgt. Keith Lampkin, an instructor who was present for one of the pilots, said letting go of the traditional role as a distributor of knowledge was difficult. “My personal feeling is that it hurt my feelings,” he said with a bit of a chuckle, “because you’re not as engaged with the Soldiers. Overall, though, it’s great for the Army.” For one, said Lampkin, SBT is likely to produce more Soldiers who can accomplish their maintenance and repair missions because the team learning approach is more effective than its predecessor. “With legacy training you could have one strong Soldier (who has grasped the lessons and excelled at the training),” said Lampkin, “but with SBT you can have an entire team that is strong.”
Producing strong teams of Soldiers will depend on a heightened level of expertise on the part of instructors even in a facilitator’s role, said Ismael Diaz, a civilian course instructor and former 91J. “SBT demands that the instructor/facilitator be more knowledgeable and well-prepared to conduct the training because he or she is no longer the lead,” he said, implying a refined set of skills will be required to guide students to the objectives rather than leading them. Master Sgt. Rogelio Gonzalez agreed. The 91J course chief instructor said the facilitators have to gauge the knowledge level of the group, establish the pace for learning and strategically move the group toward the objectives.
“The instructor may not be what he used to be, but he is still the key person,” he said. John Hodges, a former Soldier and 13-year civilian instructor, said there will be a “crawl, walk, run” phase for instructors after implementation. “There are stages the instructors will go through in order to become not just a good facilitator but the best that he can be,” he said. “He’s got to put in some sweat equity. That’s the only way this will work.” Based on the pilot classes, Clark said he is encouraged and expects SBT to meet expectations and truly benefit the more than 500 graduates the course produces on an annual basis. “It will save time, the students will learn more and it will engage instructors,” he said. Only time will tell whether SBT will have an impact on how well Soldiers perform in the field.
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The Gold Star Family of Sgt. 1st Class Jason A. Menocal – a former installation Soldier who passed away in September – holds a Volunteer Service Award certificate and letter from President Barrack Obama that was presented to them Tuesday by Congressman Marc Veasey in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2013, Menocal contributed 371 volunteer hours to Fort Lee Boy Scout Troop 912. The award effort was led by Sgt. Maj. Arlene Horne, pictured right, the command career counselor at CASCOM. The Menocal family members are wife, Karla; daughter, Jennifer; and son, Michael.
American Legion Post 284 in Colonial Heights sponsored 23 young men from six local high schools as delegates to attend this year’s American Legion Boys State, June 15-21, at Radford University.The 2014 delegates are: Nicholas Anderson, Brian Gwaltney, Jonathan Hartson, Erik Kaseloo, Kendrick Pruitte, Christopher Rodulfo and Ryan Spivey – Colonial Heights HS; Jonathan Chamberlain – L.C. Bird HS. Kordell Burgess, Jimshad Farooque-Wooden, Mark Felice, Simon Lee, Jonathan Manuel, Nicholas Skoff, Frederick Smith and Adam Wilmer – Matoaca HS; Dion Gray, Shah Shivan and Bassel Zeineddine – Meadowbrook HS; Matthew Bartilotti, Jerry Chan and Jordan Connolly – Thomas Dale HS; and Joseph Kump, Maggie Walker Govenor’s School. Also pictured are Delegate Kirk Cox, suited, standing in the second row, and American Legion Post 284 Commander Jim Althouse,standing in top row, far left. For more info on Boys State and other AL programs, email adj.post284@verizon.net.
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Few if any people enjoy filling out paperwork every time they walk into a doctor’s office for a medical appointment or require a prescription from the pharmacy. That’s why military medical facilities like Kenner Army Health Clinic use the DD Form 2560 Compliance Card. It’s a convenient way for beneficiaries to show that they’ve completed the required Third Party Collection/Other Health Insurance paperwork that verifies the type of medical coverage they have, whether
it’s Tricare or some other brand of insurance. The Third Party/OHI/ Compliance Card form must be filled out once a year, or more often during hospital stays, ambulatory procedure visits (outpatient surgery) or when there is a change in insurance status. Per DOD Instruction 6010.1, all nonactive-duty beneficiaries are required to fill out form 2569 whether or not they have other health insurance. When the form is completed, a new compliance card is issued. The card should be presented with a military ID at each visit. If any beneficiary has received an email message or a yellow postcard in his or her
mailbox regarding the compliance card from Kenner, it’s likely that the individual’s paperwork – or others within the family – is not current and needs to be updated. Updating patient insurance is part of the Third Party Collections Program created by the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1986. This act mandates all military medical treatment facilities to bill health insurance carriers for the cost of medical care provided to active duty family members, retirees and their family members who are covered by other health insurance, even if the patient only has Tricare/Medicare or uses Kenner to fill prescrip-
tions. Kenner Army Health Clinic must comply with this federal law. Health care is expensive and costs are continuously rising. The law requires all MTFs to recover some of these costs if the beneficiary is covered by a civilian insurance company. The clinic staff understands that health care is an earned service benefit. Billing private insurance carriers will help the medical facility here offset the cost of care and allow for improvements to the quality of service community members receive at KAHC. Individuals who have other health insurance cannot be billed for any copayments or charges the provider does not cover per COBRA. These amounts may be applied to the deductible, lowering outof-pocket costs when visiting civilian providers. Insurance carriers, not the insured, are obligated to pay for the costs
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of care without increasing premiums for care received at military facilities. Updating Third Party/ OHI information is quick and easy. The reminder card and email have directions for completing and returning DD Form 2569. Forms cannot be returned electronically. You can also stop by the Other Health Insurance
desk in the pharmacy lobby at Kenner to update this information during your next visit to the clinic. For further assistance with updating your compliance card or other questions regarding the Third Party Collection Program, stop by the OHI desk or call Amanda Atkinson at (804) 734-9937.
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EVENTS 50-Gun Salute to the Nation | July 4 The 832nd Ordnance Battalion will present a 50-gun salute to the nation – firing 75mm Howitzer cannons – on July 4, beginning at noon at Williams Stadium. One round will be fired every 30 seconds during the celebration that is expected to last approximately 28 minutes. The community is invited to this free event. For details, call (804) 734-8705.
Fourth at the Fort | July 4 Fort Lee will host a Fourth at the Fort celebration at Williams Stadium, 5-10 p.m. The event will kick-off with En’Novation, a Richmond-based “party band,” followed by music from the 392nd Army 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-6by-12 inches. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Lee Avenue gate, which is normally closed on weekends and holidays, will be open to all traffic from 3-11:30 p.m. A Avenue gate also will remain open until
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11:30 p.m. to accommodate the event. A valid state- or government-issued identification card with photo is required for anyone 18 years of age or older to access the installation. For details, call (804) 765-3176 or visit www.facebook.com/FortLeeFMWR.
‘Little Women’ Auditions | July 7-8 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Little Women” on July 7-8, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, 4300 Mahone Ave. Director Julie Fulcher-Davis seeks four women (ages 16-22 – soprano/mezzo); one woman (age 42-55 – alto); two men (ages 16-22 – tenor); and two men (ages 30-70 – baritone). Those auditioning should prepare a song and bring sheet music and be dressed for movement. An accompanist will be provided. Rehearsals will begin immediately after casting for the Sept. 5-21 production. No performers are paid. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
Two more swimming class sessions will be offered this summer by Fort Lee Family and MWR at the Battle Drive Pool. The next class is July 7-17 and the final session is set for July 28 - Aug. 7. Participants should be at least 5 years of age. The cost is $45 for military and $50 for DOD Civilians. Visit www.leemwr.com for the pool schedule. For registration and details, call (804) 765-3852 or 734-6198.
Texas Hold’em No Limit Tournaments are held Tuesdays at the Sports Zone, building 3650 on C Avenue. The next days are July 8, 15, 22 and 29. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with a tournament start time of 6 p.m. Cost is $5 each night. Prizes will be given to top placement winners. For details, call (804) 765-3058.
The Protestant Women of the Chapel will hold summer sessions, July 10 Aug. 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. The theme is “Spiritual Simplicity – Doing Less, Loving More.” Watch care will be provided through age 5. For details, visit www.facebook.com/ pwocfortlee.
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262nd QM Gospel Explosion | July 19 The 262nd Quartermaster Battalion will host a Gospel Explosion on July 19, 11 a.m., at Memorial Chapel. Several local church choirs and praise dance teams will provide entertainment. The event will include food vendors, a bouncy castle for children and door prizes. The event is free and open to the entire community. For details, call (804) 734-7160.
Triple Play Tourney | July 19 A Triple Play tournament is set for July 19, 7:30 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The format is a two-person tournament with 18 holes, 6 holes each – scramble, better ball and alternate shot. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for all others. The fee includes golf, a cart, lunch, beverages and prizes. Participation fees must pay by July 17. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
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Calendar, continued Kayaking on the Appomattox | July 9, 23 Two kayaking on the Appomattox River excursions are coordinated each month through September by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation, The next four dates are July 9 and 23, and Aug. 6 and 20. All equipment will be supplied with a trip map at Roslyn Landing, 265 Charles Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights, upon arrival. Cost is $12 per session. Participants must register at least two days prior to the session and arrive by 5:30 p.m. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
SPORTS & FITNESS Total Body Workout | July 12 Family and MWR Sports is sponsoring a free Total Body Workout session on July 12, 8:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The program will feature INSANITY, aerobics, Zumba and Yoga. Participants must be at least 16 years of age and an eligible FMWR fitness facility patron to attend fitness classes. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
YOUTH CYSS Mobile Playground | July 8 – Aug. 28 Child, Youth and School Services has scheduled free mobile playground events in each Fort Lee housing area throughout the summer vacation period. The next dates are July 8 and 10. Activities include arts and crafts, board games, outdoor competitions and more. All children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult or responsible caregiver over age 13. No reservations are required. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
Youth Bowling League | September - May Family and MWR Bowling Center has opened registration for a youth league that will begin competition Sept. 13 at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, building 9040,
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USO Military Concert Series | July 4 Danielle Bradbery, a country singer and the season four winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform in the kick off of the USO Military Concert Series, July 4, 6:30 p.m., at the College of William and Mary, Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre, Williamsburg. The gates will open at 5 p.m., and the concert will begin at 6:30. Tickets are on sale via www.militaryconcerts.com. Special discounts are available for military families, and people who buy three tickets may receive one free.
Man on the Monument Lecture | July 13 An illustrated lecture on Union Col. George Gowen of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment – whose monument is located on Crater Road and Sycamore Street – is set for July 13, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Petersburg National Battlefield. While there is no charge to attend the event, the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle. For details, visit www.nps.gov/pete.
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When location is a Priority and Value is Expected!
Colonial Heights $625/month 1138D Shuford Ave. 2BR, 1 BA, Living room, eat in kitchen, gas heat + window units.
Just Moments from... • 1-95, I-85 & Fort Lee (2 miles) • Southpark Mall • Historic Petersburg
HOUSES Colonial Heights $850/month 1002 Kensington Ave. 3BR, 1 BA, washer/dryer, eat-in kitchen, large fenced yard, no pets, gas & electric. S. Chesterfield $875/month 4122 Bollinger Dr. 3BR, 1 BA, living room & eat in kitchen, 1200 sqft., storage shed & fenced yard. Colonial Heights $850/month 113 Moore Ave. 3BR, 1 BA, large living room, kitchen w/appl. & tons of cabinets, new roof & no pets.
$99 DEPOSIT STYLE RATE 1 BR .................$599 2 BR .................$659 3 BR .................$699
Apartments Feature: • Clubhouse & Swimming Pool • Playground • Walk in Closets • Ceiling Fans • Central Heat/Air • 24 Hour Maintenance
CRATER SQUARE APARTMENTS 1025 S. Crater Rd. Apt. 13A • Petersburg, VA 23805 Call (804)733-6298 • www.cratersquareapartments.com
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ALL www.autohmc.com 1.800.605.9258 ‘69 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE SS
MUST SEE!
‘06 NISSAN 350 Z 6-Speed, A/C, Leather LOADED
‘06 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER HSE Navigation, Leather, Rear Entertainment 70,000 Miles
‘05 MERCEDES SL 500 CONVERTIBLE Convertible, 45,000 Miles ‘06 SLK 280 Also Available
‘10 & ‘12 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS B and Black Blue Miles Starting at 23,000
ALL RANKS! $0 DOWN! Credit union financing available ‘06 - ‘12 CHEVROLET IMPALA
‘04 - ‘08 BMWs 9 to Choose From! 325, 328, 330, 335, 525, 535, X3 & Z4
‘12 DODGE CHARGER
‘07 LEXUS GS350
6 to Choose From LS, LT & SS
AWD, All Options, LLeather, PWR Sunroof, Navigation 61,000 Miles
‘08 ‘09 ‘10 JEEP WRANGLER
Leather, CD 38,000 Miles
‘07 - ‘09 HONDA ACCORD EX & LX 5 to Choose From!
‘09 HONDA CRV Power Sunroof, CD Player
6-Speed, A/C, 2- & 4-Door Available
‘07 TOYOTA PRIUS
‘08 ACURA TSX
Touring, Auto, A/C, PWR Windows, Locks, Cruise
Auto, Air, PWR Locks & Windows 73,000 Miles
‘09 - ‘10 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
‘08 FORD F150 XLT 4x4 Miles Start at 71,000
‘08 PONTIAC G8
‘06 - ‘12 HONDA CIVIC
Third row, Power Sunroof, CD Player
2- Door & 4-Door 8 Available
‘08 - ‘12 NISSAN ALTIMA
Power Sunroof, Leather 41,000 Miles
LEXUS GX 460 PREMIUM
‘07 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS
2-Door & 4-Door 5 to Choose From!
Auto, A/C, LOADED 76,000 Miles
FORD MUSTANG ROUSH
LOADED, Navigation, Rear Entertainment 59,000 Miles
Over 200 Vehicles Available Full Service Department Call for Details and Pricing!
MILITARY APPROVED
‘10
VADLR
MUST SEE!
‘07 2008 Bullit Also Available
5151 SHORE DRIVE
VIRGINIA BEACH