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Fourth at the Fort SEE PAGE 3 SOLDIER GETS CITIZENSHIP, HUG FROM PRESIDENT A Kenner Army Health Clinic Soldier and former Canadian described the events at a White House naturalization ceremony as ‘surreal’ SEE PAGE 9
SHARP FACILITIES ON THE HORIZON Continuing its push against sex crimes, the Army plans to open support centers SEE PAGE 10
BANDMASTER CONDUCTS HIS FINAL CONCERT 392nd Army Band commander ends career on a high note SEE PAGE 12
CHEER UP! An instructional cheerleading camp provides fun, ďŹ tness, fancy dance moves SEE PAGE 14
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FORT LEE FAMILIES
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Planning every aspect of a summer vacation trip is not easy, and if you’re like me it isn’t much fun either – sometimes the best vacation moments are spontaneous. But unless your rich uncle is paying for the excursion, you’ll need to do a certain amount of preparation or your budget will fly out the window. You do have a vacation budget, right? If not, here are a few suggestions for creating one and some cost-saving ideas to help keep expenses down: First, be realistic about what you can afford. If a vacation will take more than a month or two to
pay off, individuals may want to scale back on this year’s trip and start setting aside money now for next year. When building a trip budget, try to anticipate all potential expenses. Consider things like: • Airfare-related expenses. Include taxes and fees for items like changing flights, extra leg room, priority boarding, Wi-Fi access, meals, and checked, oversized or overweight baggage. • A i r f a rew a t c h d o g . c o m , Kayak.com and Travelnerd.com provide handy charts that compare various fees for popular airlines; however, always doublecheck the airline’s own posted rules before booking a flight. • Transportation to and from
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holding customers’ possessions hostage while demanding more money than originally agreed upon. Before spending hundreds or thousands of dollars and entrusting valuables with strangers, here are a few tips for ensuring a positive moving experience, as well as scams to avoid: Screen potential movers. All companies that do
Search for deals on flights, hotels and rental cars at comparison sites like Orbitz.com, Kayak. com, Priceline.com, Hotwire. com, Hotels.com and Travelzoo. com. But beware: Before clicking “confirm,” make sure the final price matches the initial quote. I’ve seen fares jump $50 or more in just minutes or had the seat I was booking suddenly become unavailable. A few additional tips: • Follow and “like” airline and ticketing sites on Facebook and Twitter. They’ll often share sales, discounts and promotional codes with their followers. • If the airfare goes down after you’ve purchased a ticket, ask the airline or ticketing site to refund the difference – the answer may be “no” but it’s worth trying. • Print and carry a copy of your airline’s Contract of Carriage, which outlines your rights and the airline’s obliga-
interstate moves must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (www. protectyourmove.gov). Use its search engine to screen for complaints, safety information and contact information by company name or by the state where its primary business office is located. Moving companies that don’t cross state lines aren’t governed by federal regu-
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.
tions should the flight be cancelled or delayed for reasons besides weather or other “acts of God.” • Consider vacation rentals listed on sites like Airbnb.com, VRBO.com and HomeAway.com. You can often find cheaper accommodations with more space and amenities than hotels offer. • Before booking a hotel room online, call the individual property to see if they can beat the company’s posted rate. Also ask for member discounts for organizations you belong to like AAA or AARP. Practical Money Skills for Life, a free personal financial management program run by Visa Inc., has a handy Web-based travel calculator that can help estimate travel costs and rejigger them to meet your budget needs (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/ calculators). It’s also available as a free iPhone app, which can be downloaded from iTunes.
lations, but rather, by individual state laws. Go to the State/Local Resources tab at FMCSA’s site for links to each state’s regulatory resources. Also, make sure the company has at least a satisfactory rating from the Better Business Bureau. Get written estimates. No reputable mover would ever give a firm estimate by phone or Internet, sight-unseen. Always insist on in-home inspections of
your household goods and detailed, written estimates from at least three-to-five moving companies to get a sense of true market rates. Movers need to know how much stuff you have, whether particularly heavy, valuable or awkward pieces need to be moved, if stairs are involved, and many other details that will affect their costs. Beware if SEE MOVING, PAGE 7
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the airport – at home and all travel locations. • Car rentals. Factor in taxes, gas, fill-up penalties and insurance (check auto insurance and credit card policies to ensure you don’t pay for duplicate coverage). • Hotel/lodging. Don’t forget taxes and other local fees, charges for phone/Internet, room service, early check-in or departure, gratuities, etc. • Hotel room rates often are based on double occupancy. Although kids usually can stay for free, many hotels charge extra for additional adults. • Entertainment. Include meals and snacks, event admission and ticket-ordering charges, transit passes or taxis, sporting equipment rental, babysitters, and special clothing or accessory requirements (sunscreen, hiking boots, etc.) • Throw in an extra 10 or 15 percent for unanticipated expenses – lost luggage, flat tire, etc.
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The 392nd Army Band performs for the crowd that gathered at Williams Stadium for the annual Fourth at the Fort celebration. The event attracted thousands and featured music, food and various other attractions. See photos on Page 3.
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(CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT) The group En’Novation entertains the thousands who gathered for the annual Fourth at the Fort celebration at Williams Stadium. The event also included performances by Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band, children’s activities, concessions and fireworks. • Spectators seated in the grandstand and on the Williams Stadium field listen to musical entertainment. • Members of a 392nd Army Band combo perform dance steps during a musical number. • The sky gets a decorative touch of pyrotechnics during the fireworks demonstration.• Alex Sandborn along with Taylor Wittel (not pictured) sport their Stars and Stripes paint themes.
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Fireworks and musical entertainment again highlighted the annual 4th of July celebration at Williams Stadium. The event featured En’Novation, a self-described “party band,” the installation’s own 392nd Army Band as well as a variety of other attractions to observe the nation’s birthday. The reigning star of the show, the fireworks, lit up the night sky to many “oohs” and “ahhs” at around 9:30 p.m., capping a daylong celebration similar to many held all across the country but distinctive enough to be called Fourth at the Fort.
Photos by Debra Fulk
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A Fort Lee civilian has been named Professional Woman of the Year by the National Association of Professional Women. Susan Troendle, chief, Training Development Division, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Directorate, Ordnance School, earned the award earlier this year. The Idaho native said she felt a deep sense of humility and honor following the announcement. “I was extremely humbled and flattered that I was even considered,� she said, noting she was surprised by the award. “I thought, ‘I have so much more to do.’ The feeling is really hard to describe.� NAPW is an organization that aims to connect with like-minded professional women. According to its website, it has more than 300 chapters representing more than 600,000 members, making it the largest women’s organization in the country. Troendle, who said she doesn’t know who nominated her for the honor, has spent more than 16 years in military training administration as a Soldier and civilian. She also is a former elementary school teacher and a member of the Kappa Delta Pi and
Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Additionally, Troendle volunteers for the Hopewell branch of the Appomattox Regional Library System. Having accumulated more than 300 volunteer hours last year, she said serving people is her passion. “I like working in the community because we’re all part of it,� she said. “I believe we should all contribute to society because if we don’t, it can’t exist and thrive; it can’t serve our interests.� Troendle said she has been influenced by many who supported her throughout her career but her mother, Alice Balkovetz, and grandmother, LaVern Sauers, had the most impact. “They were assertive women when women were not assertive,� she said. Troendle has been in
her current position since 2009. She manages seven subordinates in an organization that is responsible for explosive ordnance disposal training. More than 2,000 military members attend EOD training each year. A veteran of Desert Shield and Storm, Troendle is also a recipient of the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe; the Superior Civilian Service Award; Bronze Award, Outstanding Supervisor award, Baltimore Federal Executive Board; and Woman of the Year Award, Federal Women’s Program, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Cameron University and is working on a master’s degree through East Carolina University. She plans to pursue a doctorate in the future.
Military Job Fair A military job fair is set for Aug. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. The event is sponsored by the Army Career and Alumni Program, and a number of logistical, engineering, administrative, law enforcement, manufacturing, sales and other employers plan to participate. The event is for military members and veterans only with proper government ID. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.civilianjobs.com or calling (678) 819-4153.
23rd QM Brigade Masquerade Ball Registration is open for the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Masquerade Ball, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. - midnight, at the Lee Club. Tickets are $40 per person. The event will include a cash bar, door prizes and more. Day care is available with CYSS registration if arranged by July 25. For details, call (804) 734-7055 or email kate.b.garth.mil@mail.mil.
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 CafÊ 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.
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 front of Wiley Hall; and the 2014 Hall of Fame Ceremony, 4:30 p.m., 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.
Fort Lee Housing Availability Fort Lee Family Housing has homes available for immediate occupancy. These include two, three and four bedroom units that are open to active duty military families from all branches of service. Each home is equipped with energy efficient appliances, ceiling fans, central heat and air, a garage, a patio and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Lawn care and trash service is included in the rent. There are playgrounds, picnic areas and bike paths for residents to enjoy. To apply, stop by the Housing Center at 1510 Sisisky Blvd. or call (804) 7331558.
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when checking out moving companies Continued from page 2 an estimate is significantly less – this is a common ruse by unscrupulous companies to bind you to their service, then later hit you up for hidden fees; perhaps even refusing to unload your furnishings until you pay up. By law, movers must assume liability for the value of property they transport. Ask for proof that the mover has insurance and make sure you understand what’s covered. Base-line coverage they should provide is called “released-value protection.” It’s free, but if something is lost or broken, they only have to pay 60 cents per pound. For an additional fee you can purchase “full-value protection,” where the mover must repair, replace or provide cash settlement for damaged items. Also, consider third-
party moving insurance. A few additional tips: • Ask if the moving company will handle the entire move itself or hire subcontractors. Apply the same due diligence to any subcontractors. • Ask whether crewmembers are employees or temporary hires and ask to see verification of background checks, either way. • Be suspicious if the mover asks for a large cash deposit or full payment in advance. Also, don’t make the final payment until you’re sure everything was delivered undamaged. Interstate movers are required by law to provide a copy of the FMCSA’s booklet, “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.” Even if your move is only local, be sure to read it for valuable tips.
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On Jan. 13, 1919, approximately 19,000 Soldiers at Camp Lee gather for this historic photograph, “The Living Uncle Sam.” Arthur Mole, the photographer, and his colleague John Thomas, took about nine hours to place everyone in position.
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The July Historic Photo of the Month looks back at 1919 and the “The Living Uncle Sam.” On Jan. 13 of that year, more than 19,000 Army officers and Soldiers assembled for the photo shortly after World War I ended while stationed at Camp Lee. According to a story published in the 25th anniversary edition of the Fort Lee Traveller on June 30, 1966, Arthur Mole, the photographer, and assistant John Thomas “worked atop of a
great scaffold executed at one end of a 75-acre training area. Getting the Soldiers into position and taking the photo required nine hours. Some of the men were in complete uniform; while those in the white portions of the photo shed their Khaki tunics and shirts. The men in the beard were lying down. Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy, Commander at Camp Lee, and other seniors officers, also were in the photograph.” Using an 11 x 14 inch view camera, the photo is one or more than 10 taken over a two year period by the team at military camps in the
United States. Armed with a megaphone and a long stick with a white flag on it (so it is seen from the distance), Mole was able to show the assistants on the ground how and where to place the Soldiers. Preparations for the shoot took several weeks of planning and logistics. The photographers were commissioned by the U.S. government to help in the war effort. The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Readers can post their comments on www.facebook.com/ftleetraveller.
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AMC CG learns Lee sustainment impact Keith Desbois Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs
The Combined Arms Support Command hosted a June 30 visit by Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, to share information about training initiatives, the Soldier for Life program and leader development. CASCOM is responsible for training more than 180,000 students annually, through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and Army Logistics University. It is also a major subordinate element of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. While visiting the installation,
Via received an overview of the command’s Soldier for Life program. He learned how credentialing efforts at CASCOM have developed more than 79 credentials across 43 military occupational skills. Also discussed was how the program has become a useful tool that provides selfpaced development that enables career-ready job skills as a Soldier transitions to a career after the Army. He also learned about the CASCOM Technology Integration Branch’s app development and how gaming technology is used to enhance and increase the availability of learning opportunities. The apps enable students to enhance their training in a variety of subjects from their mobile and wireless devices.
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David Garrison, Combined Arms Support Command Technology Integration Branch instructional design specialist, explains to Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, some of the applications created for mobile devices during a June 30 visit. The apps enable students to enhance their training in a variety of subjects from their mobile, gaming and wireless devices.
Via commented that the work the TIB is doing will help the Army maintain its technological edge by providing up-to-date
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the Logistics Exercise and Simulation Directorate. He saw first-hand how the directorate advises the CASCOM leadership on the use of training technologies to execute the sustainment individual and collective learning missions. At the conclusion of his visit, Via recognized 10 Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians for their “game changing” service to the Army. Each recipient was recognized for their service and dedication to training and developing military members as well as creating and instituting cost-saving practices. “I truly appreciate your contributions and everything you do for the team here,” Via said. The U.S. Army Materiel Command is the Army’s premier provider of materiel readiness, which includes technology, acquisition support, materiel development, logistics power projection, and sustainment, to the total force, across the spectrum of joint military operations.
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three and younger. In 2013, 44 children died, one of the worst years on record. They are at a high risk since their bodies heat up three-to-five times faster than adults. Safety experts also urge parents and caregivers to lock their vehicles, including doors and the trunk, when they’re not using them. Keys and remote entry fobs should be kept out of children’s sight and reach. Teach kids that trunks are for transporting cargo and are not safe places to play. Not only are children and older adults vulnerable, but pets left in hot vehicles can also suffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage and death. Dogs and cats are prone to extreme heat since they cannot perspire and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet.
“These kinds of tragedies are 100 percent preventable,” Holcomb said. “We want everyone to be on the lookout for kids, the elderly and pets left unattended in cars. Keep an eye out when you’re walking through the parking lot at your local grocery, shopping center, church or school.” If you see a child, older adult or pet unattended in a hot car, call 911 right away, rather than breaking into the vehicle or shattering the window. “Bystanders may be uncomfortable acting when they see a child or pet left alone, but they need to know that one call can save a life,” he said. “Emergency personnel would much rather respond to a false alarm than a fatality.” – VA DMV
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For Sgt. Stephanie Van Ausdall, a medic at Kenner Army Health Clinic, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen was a dream come true in several ways. The ceremony with her commander in chief present Friday was an experience she never considered possible. But in a country where dreams often become realities, Van Ausdall did both. “It all seemed so surreal to me,” she said. “I don’t know what I imagined the White House would be like, but it exceeded any expectations I may have had.” In an Independence
Day ceremony in the East Room at the White House, Van Ausdall took the oath of citizenship with 24 other service members and military spouses selected by representatives of the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office. Because service members are eligible for citizenship after serving one year during peacetime, Van Ausdall’s application to become a citizen was expedited and she learned early last week she’d be among the service members chosen to be sworn in as an American citizen with President Barack Obama watching. Van Ausdall also was selected by the White House Military Office to lead the
new citizens and other audience members in the “Pledge of Allegiance” where she misspoke. “I was reciting the words in my head at the same time. I was saying them when I looked up and smiled at my family, and I was overwhelmed with emotion,” she noted. Van Ausdall described it as realizing the magnitude of the event at that moment. “I felt like a complete idiot missing the word ‘indivisible’ but as I walked away, President Obama grabbed my shoulder and gave me a hug,” she said. “He said something that made me feel better about making that mistake. He told me that he sometimes gets nervous too.” During his remarks at the
ceremony, President Obama mentioned Van Ausdall who was born in Canada and came to the U.S. when she was 18 years old. She joined the Army six years ago and hasn’t had a voice in any direction the country she serves went. Obama said, “Stephanie says she joined the military ‘to give my children someone to look up to and someone they can be proud of.’ Stephanie, I know that you’ve made your children and all of us very proud.” “The president said a phrase that summed up everything that I was feeling,” Van Ausdall said. “He said, ‘You signed up to serve in the United States military. You answered the call – to fight
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Installations to open SHARP Resource Centers Libby Howe Army News Service
WASHINGTON – The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program aims to synchronize and professionalize victim advocacy services by establishing SHARP Resource Centers on military installations around the globe. The Army intends to launch 11 pilot centers within the coming months, using the center already at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as a model to analyze the effectiveness and assess costs needed to provide SHARP services in centers on other military installations. SHARP Resource Centers will “bring together all of the response system proponents in the Army into one single location,” said Lt. Col. Geoff Catlett, with the Army G-1 office. The centers, Catlett said, will act as a “one-stop” consolidation of services. “You’ll have lawyers, investigators, medical personnel, and advocates all working together as a community of practice in order to support each other professionally.” The centers also will house Sexual Assault Response Teams. Each SART consists of four pri-
mary responders, including victim advocates from the military community’s SHARP program, medical providers from the military treatment facility, criminal investigators from the supporting Criminal Investigation Division, and military prosecutors from the supporting Staff Judge Advocate office. “Now, those needing assistance have one place to go where all (these resources) are brought together. They get a very seasoned, professional team to support them, and they don’t have to go to a half dozen locations across the installation,” said Catlett, of how the SHARP Resource Centers ease the process for victims. “Having that professional team all in one place working together is synchronizing our efforts to professionalize and expedite our response to victims.” Catlett expressed the Army’s excitement about the new model of response systems. “If we – in any way, shape, or form – fail people who are dealing with this experience, we are failing as leaders across the Army. We just can’t accept that,” he said. “You can’t legislate your way out of this problem; you can’t regulate your way out of this problem; you can only lead your way out of this problem.”
The program is on schedule to launch the 11 pilot centers, in addition to the one on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, after the publication of the SHARP-RC “Tool Kit” later this month. These pilots will operate on installations such as Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Campbell, Ky.; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; and seven other installations through February 2015. At that point, an assessment of effectiveness and recommendations for additional implementation will be presented to the chief of staff of the Army. “What we’re trying to do is put the systems in place and provide the tools to commanders in order to change the culture and create an Army where everyone is treated with dignity and respect,” Catlett said. “If the Army can’t do it, then nobody can do it.” The origins of the SHARP program date back to 2008 when the Army’s leadership decided to focus prevention efforts on eliminating the behaviors that create an environment conducive to sexual assault. Today’s SHARP program aligns with the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategy and the Strategic Direction to the
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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 accordance 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 assessment, 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 Antonio-Fort 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. 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 help force structure decisionmakers as they identify specific units and organizations to be affected by reductions over the 2015-2020 timeframe. For further information, contact the U.S. Army Environmental Command Public Affairs Office at (855) 8463940 or usarmy.jbsa.aec.nepa@mail.mil. – Staff Reports Welcoming you and your family...
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(FAR LEFT) Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles Vollherbst, retiring commander of the 392nd Army Band, concludes his remarks with a goodbye wave during a farewell ceremony and community concert on July 3 in the post theater. The chief served in the Army for 36 years. (ABOVE) Vollherbst performs with “Swamp Romp” musicians from the U.S. Army Band, Fort Myer, during the farewell concert. (LEFT) Col. Paul Brooks, Fort Lee Garrison commander, discusses the many accomplishments of Vollherbst during the ceremony. The chief served as director of the 392nd Army Band since February 2012. He held the same position during an earlier assignment in the ‘90s.
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“A reflection of his passion for music and entertaining the Army audience.” That’s how Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee Garrison commander, summed up the July 3 retirement ceremony and farewell concert here that marked the end of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles H. Vollherbst’s 36 years of military service. About 40 people, including guests from the U.S. Army Band at Fort Myer and members of the Vollherbst family, attended the Post Theater event that paid tribute to the long and distinguished career of the retiring 392nd Army Band commander. Vollherbst has twice served at Fort Lee. His second command stint began in February 2012 and, according to Brooks, its highlights include more than 700 performances for a combined audience of more than 1 million people. “The reputation the band has – and by virtue of that, Fort Lee has – is absolutely outstanding,” Brooks said, “and it’s all testament to what this group accomplishes for us and what the chief has brought to the table with respect to rep-
resenting us, the installation and the Army Band program.” Brooks said his biggest “take-away” after working with the chief for the past 10 months is to never discount the value individuals bring to an organization when they love what they do. “That’s the one thing I see in everything that you have done and everything your organization does,” he told Vollherbst. Citing the retirement ceremony as an example, Brooks said the band director showed little interest in the typical pomp and presentations of a traditional military sendoff and opted for an event that once again “brought beautiful music” to the community. “It’s a reflection of your passion for this program and your passion for this team,” the colonel noted. “It resonates in everything you do.” Vollherbst was presented the Legion of Merit award for his service. He also received a certificate of appreciation from President Barack Obama and a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol. In remarks following the presentation, Vollherbst said he considers himself to be “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” “I’ve had a wonderful career in the Army both as a musician and as a Soldier,” he said. “It is one that has given me a great amount of pride and at the same time humility. I’m lucky because I’m surrounded by an incredible family who has followed me over half the earth providing me with love and support beyond my imagination.” The chief then gave a synopsis of the military assignments that took him to places like Panama, the Honduras, Germany, France, Bosnia and elsewhere. He recounted special performances for historic events like the 50th anniver-
sary celebration for the end of World War II while he was the commander for the 1st Armored Division Band in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Attendees included Prince Andrew of Great Britain, President Helmut Kohl of Germany and President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary. “All in all, it has been simply a wonderful run,” Vollherbst said, and then turned his attention to the junior band troops in attendance. “The musicians here represent the future of the Army music field, and I challenge them to go beyond what they’ve experienced thus far. Don’t be content with what you know. Don’t stop learning and don’t stop growing.” Alluding to the significance of the Army Band program, he said the Soldiers of the United States Army are the reason why their career field exists. “We as musicians have the honor of representing these heroes in front of the American public almost every day,” he said. “When we perform off post, people thank us for our performance and our service, but we know that their thanks are directed at the greatest human beings on Earth, the American Soldier. It is with a great deal of pride and humility that we accept those thanks on their behalf.” With a final goodbye wave, Vollherbst joined the musicians on stage for the farewell concert that included big band selections, instrumental solos, a bluesy rendition of “Summertime,” New Orleans-style jazz from the U.S. Army Band ensemble “Swamp Romp,” and more. Several songs were dedicated to the retiring band leader’s family members who were seated in the front row of the theater. “Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share my love of music,” the chief remarked at the end of the program. “I’ve enjoyed performing for all of you.”
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(ABOVE) Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, presents Pvt. Paul Eleco, a student from Whiskey Company, 266th QM Battalion, a certificate of achievement for being the QM Field Training Exercise hero for rotation 14-28 on July 3. (LEFT) Staff Sgt. Christopher Tomalewski, a writer/instructor for the 832nd Ordnance Battalion, recites the reenlistment oath after Lt. Col. Leslie Begley, 832nd Ord. Bn. commander, during a July 3 ceremony.
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(ABOVE) Cadre and Soldiers from Juliet Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, pose at King’s Dominion during a July 4 visit. (LEFT) The Combined Arms Support Command welcomed the Honorable Jessica L. Wright, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, for a July 1 tour of the command. Wright was visiting CASCOM to speak with Soldiers and learn about the many initiatives the command is spearheading to include the Soldier for Life and SHARP programs.
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(RIGHT) Kylie Elan is all smiles as she dances at Cheer Mania, a SKIES Program for youth, ages 6 -13 held this week at the Multi-program Child Development Center. Approximately a dozen girls attended. It is one of 15 SKIES programs being offered this summer. (ABOVE) Victoria Kennedy practices her kicks.
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Professional development session offers Old Guard, Pentagon tour More than 40 officers and warrant officers from the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade experienced a special Leadership Professional Development session June 26 with a trip to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and the Pentagon. The group attended a mass retirement ceremony at Fort Myer, had a barn tour of the “Old Guard� regiment and went on an official tour of the Pentagon. “During the Pentagon tour, I gained an appreciation for the business side of the Army, the largest corporation in the world,� said Lt. Col. Stephen Collins, the 23rd QM Bde. executive officer. Another attendee gained a greater appreciation for the junior enlisted Soldiers who expertly recited facts and figures and adeptly walked backward throughout the Pentagon tour. “That means they were trained right,� said Capt. Mario J. Bowers, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 23rd QM Brigade, while talk-
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Chris Parks, a loan officer with Movement Mortgage, Richmond, speaks to community members during the “Operation Homeownership” seminar at the Fort Lee Housing Community Center June 24. The Virginia Housing Development Association, in cooperation with the Fort Lee Housing Services Office, presented the program. Topics included personnel finance, credit scores and credit reporting, working with a lender, role of the real estate agent, home inspection and loan closing. The first time homebuyer’s class was well attended and presentations received enthusiastic responses from participants. Parks and other presenters spent time with participants afterward answering further questions.
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Army moving content to cloud for better access David Vergun Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Eighteen months ago, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command began migrating education content to the dotcom cloud, a commercially operated bank of servers. This is a significant step for several reasons. The Army is currently restricted to a Common Access Cardenabled, Windows-based operating environment. That means Soldiers can’t access much of the training and education content from home or other places when they’re using non-Windows-based mobile devices, said Helen A. Remily, TRADOC’s capability manager for the Army Distributed Learning Program at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
The commercial cloud allows them a broader capability to access content via personally owned devices, such as Apple iOS and Android mobile devices, she added. “Given information-technology advances, Soldiers expect the ability to access learning content regardless of the type of mobile device they own,” she said. “Today’s generation of Soldiers and leaders have a high expectation of persistent access to learning content from a reliable network, independent of their location.” Gen. David Perkins, TRADOC commander, is behind the program. “During the downsizing of our force, it is critical to develop our leadership effectively,” he said after assuming command in March. Leadership development and technical training are at the heart
of TRADOC’s mission, and delivering learning content to develop leadership competencies in the most efficient and effective way is critical, said Remily. That delivery just got a whole lot better. Remily laid out the timeline: After conducting a 12-month proof of concept, which concluded in December 2013, TRADOC created a commercial cloud learning environment and migrated all of the non-sensitive distributed learning content for the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to the commercial cloud. This has been a highly successful endeavor with approximately 5,000 students attending annually as part of their professional military education. This has also produced significant savings for the Army.
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Within the next three months, the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., will also migrate their learning content to the commercial cloud, and by the end of this calendar year, the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y., will also migrate content. The future plan is for other Army schools to migrate learning content to the commercial cloud learning environment, Remily said discussions are underway with the Army School of Music, Army Chaplain Center and School, the Defense Language Institute, and the Army Management Staff College, which oversees the Army’s civilian education system. More will follow. Remily spent most of her 32years government career with military intelligence and counterterrorism fields before coming to TRADOC, so she has an abiding appreciation for information technology, known as IT, security concerns. TRADOC “is working very closely with the (Army’s Chief Information Office) community
to help design and field an Armypersistent learning capability that doesn’t compromise the network,” she said. Moving education content to the cloud is actually good news for the Chief Information Office. “Migrating content off of the Army’s network automatically increases the operational network bandwidth because you don’t have large packets of training and education information flowing back and forth across that network,” she explained. In a concluding remark, Col. Charles Harris, TRADOC G-6 deputy chief of staff, said last week that the Army chief of staff’s strategic priority is developing adaptive leaders for a complex world. “The Army must seek solutions, balancing national defense information security and the need for Soldiers’ unlimited access to training and education content, products and services through mobile devices and adaptive wireless networks,” Harris said.
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Ariana Daniels assists Magician Rob Westcott as he makes seemingly solid metal rings click together and come apart during a magic show July 1 at the Lee Theater. The event served as the kick-off for the Fort Lee Community Library’s Summer Reading Program. More than 400 people attended the performance. Adults and children can participate in the “Paws to Read” program, and prizes will be awarded to those who complete a story-log. The program also includes a weekly story time for youngsters. For details and special activity registration, call (804) 765-8095 or visit the library on the second floor of the Army Logistics University, 34th Street.
FORT MEADE, Md., – Defense.gov, the Defense Department’s official website, took on a new look recently, thanks to a home page redesign that officials said was driven in large part by user feedback. Visitors to the site will find a new, richer content experience, said John Valceanu, chief of the news content management division at the Defense Media Activity here. “Previously, the page had a lot of text materials,” he said. “It had some links to videos, but it was very text-heavy, and it had a lot of static, standing links.” The new design, he said, offers a mix of videos, social media, print stories and photos, giving visitors a one-stop shop for news and information regarding the Defense Department. “Surveys have shown us over time that military news is the primary reason that
people come to the website,” Valceanu said. “They want news about what the Defense Department is doing. Now, rather than having our visitors go find the news on inside pages, we’re making as much as possible directly available to them on the front page.” The links visitors found on the old site still are available under the “Resources” tab at the top of the new page, Valceanu said. “Visitors to the site can still get all of the information they needed before – they’ll just need to go to Resources, and it’s all collected right there for them,” he added. The last major redesign of the Defense. gov home page was nearly five years ago, Valceanu noted. “In terms of website design, that’s actually a long time,” he said. “Most websites refresh their designs fairly frequently. Ours was a good design – it worked – but it was time for a change.”
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KENNER CONNECTION | PEST PREVENTION, TREATMENT
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Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other tick-borne illnesses. It’s important to be fully prepared with the knowledge to live a life free from annoying tick bites or debilitating diseases. This article will educate individuals on how ticks and the diseases they carry work, how their bites can be prevented and what actions to take if bitten. Lyme disease is the best known of the illnesses they can carry, but not all
ticks carry it. In fact, most ticks in the Fort Lee area are Lone Star Ticks and carry other diseases, such as Human Monocytotropic Ehrlichiosis. The heartland virus is a new tick-borne disease on the block that the Lone Star Tick is responsible for but, so far, only 10 cases exist in Missouri and Tennessee. Nearly all tick-borne diseases have many of the same symptoms -- fevers and chills, aches and pains and rashes around bite location. Few cases result in death, especially if quickly diagnosed and treated. Although these are referred to as tick-borne diseases, ticks are all born pathogen free. All vector-
borne diseases – diseases transmitted to humans by arthropods, have similar disease life cycles. The parasite needs a blood meal in order to develop and reproduce. The vector feeds on an organism infected with a blood-borne pathogen, which is called the disease reservoir. If the vector feeds on a human for its next meal, then that person will likely acquire the pathogen and become ill. Not all organisms are infected. Therefore, not
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all vectors carry diseases. Ticks have specialized saliva that numbs the skin and acts as a cementing agent, which is how they can get such a firm grip on a person. If the tick is infected, the bacteria takes approximately 24 hours to “reactivate” and get into the tick’s saliva. This good news means that a tick must be actively feeding on you for several hours to transmit a disease. The best way to prevent tick bites is the DOD insect repellent system and service members have it. That’s right, it’s in the military member’s uniform! A properly worn uniform is the best defense. Make sure trouser legs are tucked inside the boots. All uniforms sold now are pretreated with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact. Apply a DEET-based insect repellent to any
exposed skin and to stay tick-proof. If this parasite cannot bite a person, then it will not infect them. Off-duty service members, civilians and their families can use the same principles and become tick -proof as well. Always wear long pants when in wooded or brushy areas and tuck them into hightop boots or long socks. Wear light- colored clothing so ticks can be easily spotted and brushed off. Additionally, there are permethrin treatment kits that can be purchased to turn clothing into tick resistant armor. If bitten by a tick and the skin has been broken, remove it carefully with fine point tweezers. Do not burn, apply petroleum jelly or utilize any other mythical home remedies because there is no substitute for the following
proper technique. First, disinfect the surrounding area with an alcohol swab. Next, place tweezers as close to skin as possible and grasp the insect firmly. Pull straight up slowly until the tick either comes out or breaks. The infectious material is much farther back in the tick’s body, so there is no reason to fret if the head breaks off during removal. After removal, keep it in a clean plastic bag and store it in a cool dry place like a refrigerator. Make an appointment with your primary care provider to have the tick identified and tested for any diseases. Ticks that have not broken the skin or found on pets will not be tested. For more information including tick removal instructional videos visit www.tickencounter.org or www.cdc.gov/dpdx.
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SAFETY | PROPER EQUIPMENT PREVENTS INJURY
David J. Hilber Doctor of Optometry, USAPHC
Sports are an everyday activity for many Americans and for many Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. They are also a leading cause of eye injuries, but not an activity where use of safety eyewear has completely taken hold. The military uses a variety of sports to aid in physical fitness training and to stimulate competition. Increased participation in sports has been accompanied by an increase in injuries in general as well as eye injuries in particular. Sports and eye injuries Prevent Blindness America, or PBA, reports that more than 40,000 athletes suffer an eye injury while playing sports every year. Additionally, every 13 minutes, an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. PBA has estimated that 90 percent of these injuries are preventable. In the Department of Defense from 2000-2012, sports involving active-duty service members accounted for 8 percent overall and 5 percent of inpatient-treated eye injuries where the cause was reported. In nearly all of these cases, no protective eyewear was worn. Which sports cause the most eye injuries? According to PBA, around 6,000 Americans report eye injuries each year from basketball – making it the leading cause of sport-related eye injuries and the leading cause of all eye injuries among people over the age of 15. The most common types of eye injuries from basketball are abrasions caused by fingers (which is why it is recommended that players use protective eyewear that meets ASTM International F803 standards). Water and pool activities are the second leading cause, followed by guns (air, BB etc.), which are the leading cause of eye injuries among people age 14 and under. Baseball, softball, exercise and weightlifting round out the top five. Preventing eye injuries from sports Just like military and industrial activities, it is important to have the right safety eyewear. With sports, it is impor-
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tant to note that in some cases specific types of eyewear are needed to fully protect the eye. National standards for protective eyewear developed by ASTM International exist for a number of sports programs. Many organizations also have developed requirements to wear protective equipment for participation in their sports programs. An example of the effectiveness of a sports-sponsored protective eyewear policy can be found within amateur hockey. In 1974, the Canadian Amateur Association required all players to wear full face protectors. Throughout the next nine years, the average number of facial and eye injuries went from 257 the first year to zero in 1983. In 1979, the NCAA ruled that all collegiate hockey players must wear certified face shields. This ruling reduced facial and eye injuries by nearly 99 percent. What protection is generally accepted for commonly played sports? Here is a partial list of suggested eye protection from ASTM International. The website www.astm.org has specifics about each recommendation: • Baseball and softball – Polycarbonate face shield (attached to helmet) in combination with sports spectacles with polycarbonate lenses worn
ing ASTM F659-10 applies to participants in alpine skiing. • Racquet sports – Protectors meeting ASTM F803-11 applies to players of racquet sports. The U.S. Army Public Health Command’s Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program recommends only protectors with polycarbonate lenses for racquet sports. • Soccer sports – spectacles with polycarbonate lenses are recommended. Players of any sport with potential to cause eye injury should wear protective eyewear designed for that activity. Polycarbonate lenses must be used with protectors that meet or exceed the requirements of ASTM International. Note that in deployed settings Military Combat Eye Protection spectacles with the retention strap on provide a good alternative form of eye protection when ASTM items are not available. All it takes is a random elbow or swipe of a fingernail across the eye during that platoon basketball tournament to take you out of the action. Stay in the fight –-wear your eyepro!
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under the face shield for batting and running bases. ASTM F910-04 (2010) covers eye and face protection for youth players (batting/base running). ASTM F803-11 covers protection for all other players (fielding). • Basketball – Sports eye guard with polycarbonate lenses and side shields. Frames without side shields are not recommended because of the possibility of a finger entering the open spaces in the frame and injuring the eye. • Football – Polycarbonate shield attached over a wire face guard. Sports spectacles with polycarbonate lenses under the shield will provide additional protection. • Ice hockey and field hockey – Protectors meeting ASTM F513-00 (2007) and F1587-99 (2005) standards for eye and face protection for ice hockey players. ASTM F2713-09 covers players of field hockey. • Paintball – Protectors meeting ASTM F1776-10 apply for paintball players. • Skiing (Alpine) – Protectors meet-
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Triple Play Tourney | July 19
Family and MWR will sponsor Blue Pin Night every Friday, 5-10 p.m., at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, building 9040, Battle Drive. Strikes with a Blue Headpin will win a prize. Games will have glow lighting, and special pricing will be offered on selected lagers. The cost is $22 per hour and $2.75 shoe for rentals. It is open to all DOD ID card holders. For details, call (804) 734-6860.
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 be paid by July 17. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
262nd QM Gospel Explosion | July 19
Line Dancing at Sports Zone | Cancelled
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
Line Dancing lessons and other programs at the Sports Zone have been cancelled until further notice due to HVAC problems at the facility. Family and MWR is working to repair the system or to locate another facility. Patrons are encouraged to participate in other recreational programs. A full list
Swimming Lessons | July 29 – Aug. 8 The final swimming class session this summer will be offered by Fort Lee Family and MWR at the Battle Drive Pool, July 29 - Aug. 8. 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.
Lunch at the Regimental Club | Ongoing The Regimental Club offers a number of lunch selections from which to choose, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The choices vary daily and may include herbbaked chicken, fried flounder, slow roast-
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Calendar, continued Youth Bowling League | September - May Family and MWR has opened registration for a youth league that will begin competition Sept. 13 at the Fort Lee Bowling Center, building 9040, Battle Drive. League teams compete on Saturdays, September - May 2015, 9 a.m. The cost is $21 to register, and all league bowling is free. It is open to eligible family members, age 6 and older. There will be an open sign up and practice session on Sept. 6. For details, call (804) 734-6860.
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Siege of Petersburg. The excursions will be offered at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. While there is no charge to attend the event, the fee to enter the park is $5 per vehicle. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 205.
USO Military Concert Series | July 17 Country singer Chris Young will perform at the next USO Military Concert Series event, July 17, 7 p.m., at the Chesapeake City Park, Chesapeake. 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.
Free SAT Practice Tests | July 19, 26 Free SAT practice tests will be offered July 19 and July 26, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield The tests will be administered by The
Princeton Review with the same guidelines as a real SAT test. Covered beverages are allowed. Students should arrive by 10:15 a.m. to sign in and bring a calculator. For registration and details, visit www. princetonreview.com.
Women in Civil War | July 19 Two illustrated presentations looking at women who served in the ranks during the Civil War, sponsored by the Petersburg National Battlefield, will be offered July 19. The first talk will be given at the Eastern Front Unit of the battlefield, 11 a.m., 5001 Siege Road in Petersburg. There is a $5-pervehicle entrance fee. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 202. The second presentation will take place at 2 p.m. at the Prince George Regional Heritage Center, 6406 Courthouse Road. For details, call (804) 863-0212 or visit princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org.
Civil War Tour | Aug. 5 A Civil War tour will be offered at Historic Berkeley Plantation, Aug. 5, 9 a.m., at 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City.
The plantation served as Gen. George McClellan’s headquarters and supply base for 100,000 Union soldiers in July and August 1862. The tour includes the 1726 manor house, a Civil War museum, film presentation and a visit to the gardens and monument where Gen. Daniel Butterfield composed “Taps.” Refreshments will be served. The cost is $15 per adult and $12.50 per child (ages 6-12). For reservations and details, call (888) 466-6018.
CERT Training | Sept. 8 Registration is open for a Chesterfield County Community Emergency Response Team training class set for Sept. 8 - Oct. 1, at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. There is no charge and it is open to the first 35 persons, age 18 and older, who apply. The deadline to enroll is Sept. 1. The eight-night training course is held two nights a week over four consecutive weeks. To register, visit www.chesterfield.gov/ CERT, email CERT@chesterfield.gov or call (804) 751-2378.
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