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FIRST ON THE SCENE Ordnance Soldier helps youth during fatal vehicle accident in Ashland SEE PAGE 4
A PLACE FOR ASSISTANCE Family Life chaplain prepared to comfort troubled individuals, couples, families SEE PAGE 10
LITTLE WOMEN Lee Theater Group’s new offering focuses on work by Louisa May Alcott; opens Sept. 5 SEE PAGE 16
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER | ETHICAL GUIDE
Applying combat power ethically Chaplain (Maj.) Thomas J. Faichney ALU Ethics Instructor
For Soldiers, what better credentials could one have than to be trusted on the field of battle because we ethically exercise combat power? Our duty flows from the respect of life and liberty; we do not target non-combatants. Two thinkers, Hugo Grotius and Paul Ramsey, can help guide us forward in discerning charity in the use of military force through their development of the
just war tradition. This tradition enables nations and their citizens to understand the tragic common good displayed in combat as an expression of love-transformed justice that supports my neighbor’s right to life and liberty. Both Ramsey and Grotius are not interested in rationalizing war. They also are aware that the attempt to prevent war is not merely idealistic, it is an abdication of responsibility to those God has placed us beside in earthly cities with political borders; our neighbors. Ramsey
and Grotius demonstrate political purpose and responsibility in the use of force by linking it with the concept of God’s covenant – love over creation reflected in how we love one another as fellow human beings regardless of genetics, utility or confession. Peace has indeed been elusive since the day of Grotius, and the atrocities of war have multiplied to levels that would have been unimaginable in the 16th century. With the development of human rationalism as the standard for ethical reasoning, the rise of humanity’s inhumanity has grown at a horrific and exponential pace. The testimony of the 20th century alone staggers the imagination. True selfless love, or love of self inverted, yields absolutely no benefit to the servant. The
only beneficiary is the neighbor; self fulfillment, temporal or eternal, is a motivator of self love and by nature not virtuous. Love of self inverted is only realized by knowing the abundant overflow of God’s love in the servant’s life; thus empowering the sacrifice of one’s self for the benefit of another. Understanding how civil duty based on love of neighbor was modeled by Washington’s Continental Army and captured by Jefferson’s framing of unalienable rights helps us link combat power to this duty, thereby accomplishing at least two things. First, it guides the government in the ethical use of combat power. Second, it guides Soldiers in their use of force by framing it as sacrificial service in
support of their neighbor’s right to life and liberty. Just following the rules of engagement rarely satisfies the soul of the Soldier. However, understanding combat as a tragic expression of love for my neighbor’s life and liberty may provide an opportunity for personal peace. The just war tradition links the exercise of combat power to political purpose as an exercise of love-transformed justice for the benefit of the neighbor. Ramsey and Grotius restrain the sword of the state by binding the sword to love. When applied in such a way, combat power can create and sustain governance that respects the right to life and liberty. In this way war may perhaps be “justified,” or at least made barely human.
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power and potential that is created by embracing diversity in the ranks. To that end, women of the highest caliber have served in our Army for generations and have proven that sacrifice and selfless service are genderless. We are a world-class force because we recruit and integrate the best talent in ways that enhance decision-making and inspire high performance. This Women’s Equality Day, join us in honoring those who fought tirelessly for
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uniformed personnel until the 20th Century. Now, women make up nearly 16 percent of the active Army and serve in 95 percent of all Army occupations. Women continue to have a crucial role in current operations, and their contributions to defending freedom underscore their dedication and willingness to share great sacrifices. We are incredibly proud of our courageous and patriotic Army personnel. Daily, each member proves people are the strength of our Army. Together, they make the Army the strength of our nation. The Army has long been a leader in understanding the
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The nation’s annual observance of Women’s Equality Day on Aug. 26 commemorates the addition of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote. This victory moved our nation forward on the path toward equal civil and political rights for all Americans. The roles of women in the Army have changed dramatically since 1775. Then, women only nursed the ill and wounded, laundered and mended clothing and cooked for the troops in camp on campaign – services that did not exist among the Army’s
women’s right to vote. We are grateful for all who have helped to shape America and to make America’s Army what it is today – a place where women and men from all walks of life stand proudly together in service to our nation. Army Strong! – Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh
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The Battlefield Brass ensemble from the 392nd Army Band performs at the Aug. 9 Flying Squirrels baseball game in Diamond Stadium, Richmond. Hundreds of service members attended the military appreciation night game. For more photos from the Fort Lee community, see Page 13.
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Trainers use real dialogue, portrayals to show result of sexual misconduct T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
A noncommissioned officer/ instructor leans over the shoulder of Pvt. Green as she takes a test, getting within a whisker’s length of her cheek despite the presence of a subordinate NCO and other military trainees in the room. “Damn she smells good,’” he thinks to himself, validating a lustful interest and possibly signaling other intentions. Deciding to act on his urges, he casually dismisses the junior NCO and others from the room. Then, he sexually assaults the young, female Soldier. Fortunately, this graphic situation was only a well-portrayed reenactment – complete with dimmed lights, voiceovers and dramatic performances – and it achieved the desired result. The gripping tension and awestruck silence was palpable among the
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Staff Sgt. Orenthal Henderson, 59th Ordnance Brigade, leans over the shoulder of Pvt. Green – portrayed by Sgt. 1st Class Patricia Garrett – during a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention NCO Professional Development training event Aug. 13 at Ball Auditorium.
roughly 60 audience members who were in attendance for the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response
and Prevention NCO Professional Development training event Aug. 13 at Ball Auditorium.
Astound and educate were the missions of the SHARP session, said one of its coordinators. “We wanted to engage the senior leadership with (unfiltered, thought-provoking situations that) focused on careerending decisions,” said Sgt. 1st Class Mark Lason, sexual assault response coordinator, 59th Ordnance Brigade, the organization that sponsored the production. The training – part of a Department of Defense and Army push to curb sexual crimes within the ranks – introduced two vignettes that were realistic, straightforward and factuallybased. Those ingredients did their job of stirring emotion and prompting serious discussion, said Sgt. Maj. Arlene Horne, CASCOM career counselor and audience member. “The training was very relevant and real,” she said. “I liked the portrayals because they actually drove the points home. It was thought-provoking and really made you think that this could be happening right here in our formations.”
Although the script is centered on a well-respected and accomplished NCO and his sexual transgressions in an institutional Army environment, it also conveys how devastating sexual crimes are to victims, how detrimental it is to perpetrators and why much of it is preventable. In reference to the latter, Lason said more than one person could have intervened on behalf of Pvt. Green. “The NCO was following this continuum of behavior,” said Lason, noting his previous actions were evident to his peers prior to the assault. “There were leaders right there in the vignette who did nothing. The whole idea was to look at the perpetrator and the individuals along the way who could have done something but didn’t.” After the sexual assault takes place, the NCO warns the Soldier against disclosure and she sobbingly agrees. Lason said it illustrated the measure of influence NCOs have over trainees, implying it could be part of the reason victims don’t come forward. SEE SHARP, PAGE 17
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(LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class Teameco Broughton and retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Malinda Williams join the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club during its Super Sign-up event Tuesday while listening to Kara Tobin, FLASC membership chair, and Linda Taylor, FLASC volunteer coordinator, explain the length of a membership. The event was held at Liberty Chapel. (ABOVE) Lara Wheeler speaks to representatives of Fort Lee’s USO during the sign-up session. The event featured local area vendors and organizations.
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CASCOM Change of Command
Second Lt. Jochi McNair, executive officer, Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, helped two injured children during a traffic accident recently.
Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche will pass his Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee leadership position on to Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons during a change of command ceremony set for Aug. 22, 9 a.m., at Sgt. Seay Field, adjacent to Mifflin Hall on the corner of Lee and A avenues. The ceremony will feature marching units from each military organization on the installation and music by the 392nd Army Band. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend.
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Lee officer recounts response to tragic auto accident in Ashland T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
“I was in a good place at the right time.” That’s how a Fort Lee officer described his happenstance presence at an Aug. 12 auto accident scene in Ashland where a father was killed and his two children injured. “God has a way of putting you places sometimes, and you don’t know why you’re there,” said 2nd Lt. Jochi McNair, the executive officer of Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion. The accident happened when the driver of a vehicle, stopped in the southbound lane of Route 1, was rear-ended, causing a chain reaction crash. Forty-one-year-old Floyd Robinson Jr. of Bowling Green was ejected from the compact car he was driving and hit by another vehicle as he lay on the pavement. His two children – 11-yearold Tashawn and 6-year-old Tiara – were also thrown from the vehicle. They were both hospitalized, and their conditions are unknown. No one else was hurt in the incident. None of the victims were wearing seatbelts, according to civilian police investigators. McNair, a 24-year Mississippi native, said he was doing business at an automobile dealership when someone hurriedly came in and asked if anyone knew CPR. “I just ran in the direction where I saw everyone else running,” he said. When he got to the scene, McNair spotted the crashed vehicles and the victims lying on the ground. “It was unreal,”
he recalled. “You see things like it on TV and on the news, but when you see it firsthand, it seems so unreal. It took me by surprise.” Despite the shock of the situation, however, McNair said he went into a mode of assistance, supporting the actions of a woman who was already on the scene performing CPR on the unconscious girl. “When I saw those kids lying on the ground, I knew there was no time to waste,” said McNair, whose wife is in the last month of pregnancy with their first child. “I was looking at two kids under the age of 15 who had been ejected from a car onto a hard surface.” The young girl, said McNair, had sustained a serious head injury. The boy was conscious but “had swelling in his face and had lost a couple of teeth in the front of his mouth.” He was crying and asking people, “Am I going to die?” At one point, he leapt up and inquired about the whereabouts of his father. McNair said he calmed the youngster, telling him, “‘I’m right here, and I need you to be strong because your sister is going to need you.” Emergency medical technicians soon arrived on the scene and relieved McNair and the other Good Samaritan. In retrospect, McNair said he was glad to lend a hand. “I don’t care anything about the publicity,” he said. “What I care about are those kids.” The crash is still under investigation. Police have made an arrest in the case and have charged the individual who rearended the vehicle with reckless driving.
A Women’s Equality Day 5K Run/Walk is set for Aug. 26, 5:40-7:30 a.m., with a start location at the U.S. Army Women’s Museum. The guest speaker is Transportation Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia B. Howard, the first female regimental CSM for one of CASCOM’s main elements. Bleachers will be set up in the parking lot of the museum for participants. The entire community is invited to participate in the celebration. For details, call (804) 765-1112 or email brian.m.verstrate.mil@mail.mil.
Kenner Organizational Day and Holiday Hours Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1 and Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic will curtail services Aug. 28, 11 a.m., for the annual organization day. The main clinic and clinic-2 will reopen Aug. 29 (training holiday) with normal services and operating hours. TMC-1 will be closed August 29. All facilities will be closed Sept. 1 for Labor Day. Patients who need medical care when the clinic is closed and after 4:30 p.m. on regular work days, should contact the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000. All patients must obtain a referral before seeking care at an urgent care center or other network provider. For an emergency, dial 9-1-1 or report to the closest emergency room.
Commissary Closure The Commissary will close at 4 p.m., Sept. 7, and remain closed through Sept. 9, due to a complete store reset. The facility will reopen for regular hours on Sept. 10. For details, call (804) 765-2254.
Registration Open for Funded Legal Education Program Registration for the 2014 Army Funded Legal Education program is open until November. Commissioned officers between the ranks of 2nd lieutenant and captain with two-six years of active federal service effective Sept. 1, 2015, are encouraged to apply. The FLEP eligibility criteria are found in Army MILPER Message 14123 and in AR 27-1, Chapter 14. For details, call (804) 765-1517.
Regional 9-11 Observance A Remembrance Ceremony for victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks is set for Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m., at the Post Field House. Admission is free and open to the public. Emergency response personnel from the Tri-Cities, Prince George and Dinwiddie counties, and the military community will participate. Clarence Singleton, a retired New York City fire lieutenant who was part of the emergency response team when the Twin Towers fell, will speak at the ceremony.
5K Combat Challenge Postponed The FMWR 5K Combat Challenge, scheduled for Sept. 20, has been postponed to a yet to be determined date. When a revised event date is set, details will be announced in the Traveller. For details, call (804) 895-2528.
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ALU captain earns SA/CSA level award
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Capt. Vladislav Silayev was recently awarded the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army Individual Award of Excellence in Safety (Officer) award for fiscal 2013 for his efforts as the company commander for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison, Yongsan, Korea. Silayev, a student in the Combined Logistics Amy Perry Captains Course at the Capt. Vladislav Silayev poses with his Secretary of Army Logistics University, the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army Individual has been assigned to Fort Award of Excellence in Safety (Officer) award. Lee since April and learned he won the award while to the country.” hand-in-hand and overhere. The unit started doing come language barriers. During his 18-month reflexive fire exercises and It was like practicing for a tenure as company com- even coordinated training real-world scenario.” mander, Silayev’s unit missions with their counImproving the unit’s foearned a Unit Ground terparts in the South Korean cus on training was imporSafety Award and a stream- army, said Silayev. tant to Silayev and those er for Excellence in Safety, “We also started putting in the company, and while which were presented to emphasis on driver train- they remained aware of the unit for having no re- ing,” he said. “We had six safety issues, Silayev said cordable safety incidents. Light Medium Tactical there were some great When he took com- Vehicles that hadn’t been Soldiers in his unit. mand, Silayev wanted to driven in years, and no one “We were very fortunate make sure his Soldiers was licensed on them. We because my Soldiers was were prepared for their worked with other units on good,” he said. “They took unique mission. As a gar- Yongsan to coordinate the care of one another and did rison HHC, the unit falls additional training because the right thing.” under the Installation originally, there was no Silayev said the supManagement Command. drivers’ program in place.” port of his NCOs and other The primary responsibility Silayev said one of the leaders within the unit were for most garrison HHCs is more memorable events instrumental to the compato support the garrison, but was the combined train- ny’s safety record. He was the Yongsan company had ing mission with the South writing the award package additional responsibility. Korean military. for the unit, when his com“When I first came into “Our company went up mander decided to submit the position, I wanted to to their installation and did his name and achievements increase our unit’s readi- a combined base defense as well. ness,” said Silayev. “Our exercise where we worked “A lot of it is just luck,” unit did have a wartime with them on squad tactics he said modestly after remission because we were and room clearing,” he said. ceiving the award. “I didn’t in South Korea and North “That was a great activity have people get in accidents Korea still poses a threat because it helped us work or get in trouble.”
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Kyle Nelson, Family and MWR Directorate, proudly poses for a photo while picking his golf ball out of the cup after a hitting a hole-in-one at the Cardinal Golf Club Aug. 14. Nelson was playing with Eric Palco, Tim Lawrence and Kenny Inman during their weekly golf outing/challenge. On the par 3, 8th hole, Nelson hit a shot that rarely happens to a golfer at any level. His playing partners screamed when they witnessed the “miracle shot” but Nelson did not see the ball drop into the cup. “I thought I was way short of the green and just headed back to our cart,” he said.
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Fort Lee prepares to launch new emergency alert system A new mass warning and emergency notification system will be activated by the Installation Operations Center in the coming weeks. Simply called Fort Lee Alert, it will “greatly increase the installation’s ability to disseminate important and, possibly, life-saving information,” according to James Livingston, an operations specialist in the Force Protection Branch, Directorate of Plans Training, Mobilization and Security. “From acts of terrorism and violence against U.S. personnel to extreme weather, chemical or biological hazards, today’s full spectrum of threats necessitate a comprehensive mass notification capability that can quickly and effectively provide information to as many people and in the shortest time possible,” Livingston said. “We’re very excited about this new addition to the Fort Lee mass notification network.” The initial success of Fort Lee Alert will depend on the response from community members. Self registration is required to popu-
late the system’s database with the information – phone numbers, email, etc. – that’s needed to effectively send out emergency notification messages. “It’s very user-friendly, and it allows individuals to specify how they want to be contacted,” Livingston noted. “Some of the choices include a voice message call to a land line or cell phone, a text message, an email to a smartphone or Blackberry device, a pop-up alert on any com-
puter that’s part of the main Fort Lee network, and a faxed message.” Users can change their initial settings at any time through a self-serve portal, he added. Fort Lee Alert (official name is AtHoc IWSAlerts) is being fielded here as part of the Army’s Emergency Management Modernization Program. The advantages of the new system include a library of more than 100 standard alert protocols, giving
IOC watch officers the ability to quickly modify and release consistent information to all subscribers. Alert recipients are presented with multiple response options, as well. In one example provided by Livingston, a text alert message read: “Shooter on Post … Please Respond” and the user could click one of three radio buttons – I am seeking shelter; I need assistance, or I’m currently not on post. “That capability could literally save lives,” Livingston noted. “It gives us (the IOC) instant feedback about the individuals affected by a crisis; who needs help and who is safe. Put in the context of an active shooter scenario or, perhaps, a disaster type of emergency, it can make a huge difference in the effectiveness of emergency response personnel.” Messages also can be targeted toward specific individuals based on organizational structure, distribution lists or physical location. “One area where that would be beneficial is an activeshooter incident,” Livingston explained. “We would want to
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3)& 0<.$/$+ '2:'< Unit: MEDDAC Fort Lee MOS: 68W, health care specialist Time in service: 1 year Hometown: Morgantown, W.Va. Describe yourself: “Outgoing, friendly, kind-hearted and fun.” If you won the lottery: “I’d pay off my mother’s bills first and foremost; pay off my car loan; donate some to a charity near and dear to my heart-Make A Wish; and I would put the rest away for a rainy day.” Your ideal life: “I’m pretty thankful for my life right now, and I don’t know that I would change anything if given the opportunity.” The one person you most admire: “My mother. She raised me by herself and never once did I go without. She sacrificed so much to give me a life I could be grateful for.” Dream car: Mustang GT 500. Greatest hope: “I want to finish nursing school, get commissioned as an officer and make the Army a career.”
Worst fear: “I’d have to say my worst fear is failure.” Hobbies: “Hunting, fishing, boating, shopping and riding 4-wheelers.” Why you joined the Army: “I joined the Army because it was all I ever really imagined doing. I decided very early on that the Army is what I wanted to do with my life, so when the time came right, I made that dream a reality. I wanted to become a better person than I could have ever imagined.” The role the Army has played in helping shape who you are: “The two most important things the Army has taught me are patience and perseverance.” How you would describe your job to those who don’t know what you do: “The instant someone hears I’m a medic, they formulate this crazy “Lone Survivor” or “Saving Private Ryan” image in their head. Then I tell them I work in a small clinic. Once I tell them I work in orthopedics, they think I work on teeth! Basically, I tell peo-
ple I work in a clinic that serves active duty, their families and retirees.” Most important Army value: “Although all of the Army values work together and you can’t really have one without the other, I’d have to say integrity. If you have integrity, that means you also will be loyal, you will perform your duties to the best of your ability, and you will respect yourself, the Army and your country. Doing the right thing even when you know nobody else is looking is a true test of one’s charac-
ter and as a Soldier, it is important to have integrity.” Best thing about the Army: “What’s not to love? You get paid to be in the best shape of your life. You travel the world and you meet lifetime friends everywhere you go. Plus, as a medic, I get to help others. There’s no better feeling, and I can’t think of a better job than that.” What it means to be a Soldier: “Being a Soldier means everything. I wanted to be where I am right now more than anything. A year ago when I started basic training, I decided my goal was to exceed even more as the years continue. Being a Soldier means I hold a title most others aren’t even eligible to hold, let alone actually could hold. It’s an honor to wear the same uniform as heroes before me, and that’s the biggest reason why I am so proud to serve.” Where you see yourself in 10 years: “Somewhere in this big Army as a commissioned officer and nurse, continuing to serve while helping others.” – Compiled by Tereasa Wade, Public Affairs Office, KAHC
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Pfc. Clyde “Sonny” Helmer plays the trombone not only with his hands, but with his toes, during a performance of the Fort Lee 392nd Army band at the officer’s club circa 1955. While at Fort Ord, Calif., he won a talent contest as a result of his dexterity. He performed with several well-known jazz groups prior to the Army.
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The August Historic Photo of the Month looks back at 1955 when a military trombone player stole an officer’s club show with a rather unique talent. “A member of Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band, 6-foot, 230-lb. Pfc. Clyde ‘Sonny’ Helmer, plays the trombone not only with his hands, but with his feet,” according to a press release from the Public Information Office at Fort Lee issued on March 29. “The crew-cut red head looks more like a football tackle than a contortionist, but right-footed, Dixieland treatment of ‘Tiger Rag’ has won him applause in officers service club appearances, and an audition for Arthur Godfrey’s ‘Talent Scouts’ TV program.
“As a matter of fact,” adds the cheerful Californian, “I did play football in high school and college, but was a little afraid of losing some teeth. Who ever heard of a toothless trombone player?” he said in the release. Born in Biwabik, Minn., Helmer, 24, carried his trombone to U.C.L.A. where he picked up his Dixieland mania, earned his degree in music, and formed a combo that was recognized as the “New Dixieland Band of the Year” in 1953 at the annual Dixieland Jamboree at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The band broke up after graduation and he formed a second combo, while working on his master’s degree made up of some of the best Dixieland artists on the West Coast. The group was under con-
tract with Jazz Man Records when he entered the service in March 1954. “Sonny,” the press release continued, “took basic training at Ford Ord, Calif., where he won the Post Talent Show and he toured with a USO show. “Someone asked me to enter the contest, and one night I took off my shoe and used my toes instead of my fingers to move the slide. The next evening I won the finals and have been using them ever since,” Helmer said. He attended Band Training School at Fort Ord and was sent to Fort Lee in October 1954 where he became a popular band member on and off post. The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. Comments can be posted on www. facebook.com/ftleetraveller.
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The largest mentoring program in the country offers Fort Lee community members the chance to reach out to children on post and in the Tri-Cities area. Military members and government employees are in high demand for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, a nonprofit organization that has been changing the lives of children across America. The organization’s simple concept – to grow a one-on-one relationship between an adult and a child – has proven successful. The program matches children, ages 6-14, with an adult, and their success is evident – 86 percent of youths claim that the relationship they had with their mentor helped them make better decisions throughout their lives, and 52 percent argue that the program kept them from dropping out of high school. Being raised as a military child presents different challenges and Big Brothers and Big Sisters has responded by creating its own program for military dependents. “The military focus is more of a recent thing,� said AmeriCorps VISTA Mentoring and Military Coordinator Vanessa Reyes. “There were no official studies of dependent needs until 2009 when RAND Corporation came out with research that proved children of military parents who have
been deployed and are serving our country face higher levels of anxiety. They are more risk adverse because of some of the challenges they face in the separation that the family goes through.� Fort Lee’s program takes place at the SchoolAged Center where the adult mentors – the “Big� – and their youth mentees – the “Little� – meet at least once a week. The organization makes sure the mentors and children connect on a consistent basis with “match support,� which allows staff to keep each match accountable, strong and enduring. It is the powerful dynamic of a relationship between the adult and child that is essential to the program’s success. Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson is among those who recently applied to become a mentor. A a majority of the Fort Lee volunteers, however, are students from Virginia State University and not affiliated with the military. “It would be great to build a volunteer base from the military side to provide not only for the military kids on post,� said Andrew Son, Tri Cities coordinator, “but also to motivate the mentors here to serve the community outside.� The program is facing challenges finding more male mentors – 75 percent of all inquiries are boys while only 25 percent of the total volunteers are men. More than 200 boys are now on the wait list. Kenner Army Health Clinic Preventive Medicine
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Life in a military community can be challenging, and sometimes a person or military couple needs a helping hand or listening ear to sort out problems. Fortunately, there are many support agencies here that specialize in different types of assistance. One of them is the Family Life Center, a facility co-located with Memorial Chapel that could be liberally described as a “place of refuge� for families and individuals who need a lift. “If you need someone to listen, we’re here to help,� said Chaplain (Maj.) Todd
Kepley, Family Life chaplain. “This is a place where you can sort out problems. We specialize in providing the strength that’s needed to overcome difficult situations.� Family Life Ministries in the Army chaplaincy is a “force multiplier for our armed forces and their dependants,� Kepley noted. The Family Life Center plays a vital role in the development of stable and healthy families and individuals. The center also provides a wide variety of counseling. Needs can range from marital, individual, couples and dependant support to help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Kepley’s technique for
PTSD treatment is called eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a procedure in which the individual focuses on a moving object while recalling a distressing memory. Over time, the lingering effects of the mental image are reduced and the client develops more adaptive coping mechanisms. Kepley said he had a 90-percent success rate at his previous assignment with the method, lending credence to its effectiveness. “I have personally experienced the healing through EMDR,� said Kepley, speaking about a traumatic situation he dealt with in Iraq. To receive services at the center, a person does not
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get them to the point where they find the right path and have that feeling of hope again.� All counseling performed at the Family Life Center is confidential, Kepley further noted. That, along with the promise of professional assistance in a spiritually nurturing environment are the best reasons to take advantage of the services the facility has to offer. “Families and individuals don’t need to go it alone when dealing with the stresses and hardships of military life,� Kepley said. “They can seek help knowing that they’re not going to be judged or jeopardize their career (or that of their loved ones). The Army fully supports that promise because it equates to a better military environment; if a Soldier is in distress, worried about something, they are not going to be focused
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A Soldier trio from the 706th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, was named the 2014 EOD Team of the Year during the closing ceremony of a weeklong competition at Fort A.P. Hill Friday. The team – Staff Sgt. David Townsend, Sgt. Ryan Essenmacher and Spc. Michael Rooney – completed a grueling four-day event that tested them physically, intellectually and emotionally. When it was done, they prevailed over the four other teams that were competing; a signal achievement as all earned their spot in the competition by being the best in their respective parent organizations: U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Pacific and the Army National Guard. The 706th’s route to the top was fraught with challenges even before they began the competition. Severe weather turned a oneday trip by air into a four-day odyssey, according to Essenmacher. With a tropical storm barreling toward Hawaii, the team left on the last flight out of Honolulu Aug. 7 en-route to Atlanta and then to Richmond. Severe weather in Atlanta caused their flight to be diverted to Birmingham, Ala., and further delays ensued. They finally arrived at Fort A.P. Hill on Sgt. 1st Class Heidi Weber from the 221st Explosive Ordnance Detachment Company (Florida Army National Guard), Camp Blanding, Fla., fires an M9 carbine during the weapons qualification event that was part of the 2014 EOD Team of the Year Competition at Fort A.P. Hill.
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Staff Sgt. David Townsend, Sgt. Ryan Essenmacher and Spc. Michael Rooney proudly pose with their winning trophy during the closing ceremony Friday for the 2014 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition at Fort A.P. Hill. The top-placing Soldiers are assigned to the 706th EOD Company, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Aug. 10 and, despite their weariness, began the competition with the rest of the teams on Aug. 11. The first day of the EOD challenge brought a physical fitness test, followed by weapons qualification on the M4 carbine and M9 pistol, and a series of written
exams that tested their explosive ordnance knowledge. More intense challenges ensued Aug. 12-14, with 14 scenarios that tested the competitors’ stamina, skill and intellect. The simulated incidents included a victim in a collar bomb, recovering an unex-
ploded chemical round, a downed aircraft in a minefield and clearing a stuck projectile from an artillery tube. The latter was particularly challenging as the teams had to dislodge the obstruction without damaging the large gun itself, requiring great focus and technical knowledge. Following the awards ceremony, Townsend expressed his pride in being declared the winner of the competition. “I wasn’t sure that we were going to win, but I’m ecstatic that we did,” he said. “It was extremely challenging mentally and physically.” The staff sergeant also gave his team full kudos. “They
(Essenmacher and Rooney) are the (muscle) of the operation; without them I fail,” he said. Essenmacher said it was a very emotional moment when his team was named the winner. “I nearly cried on stage,” he said. The sergeant noted that the team has been “pushing hard” since June. They first tackled and won the U.S. Army Pacific EOD Team of the Year competition and then had to prepare for the A.P Hill event in addition to their regular duties. “We put in a lot of long nights and it paid off,” he said. Rooney, the youngest member of the team, shared the enthusiasm of his fellow Soldiers. “I don’t think (being declared the winner) has sunk in yet,” he said moments after hefting the championship trophy with his teammates. “(The competition) was tough and it tested our skills, but it was fun also. It’s a great opportunity, especially with me being new to EOD. I learned a lot.” The four other teams that competed are the 25th Chemical Company, 48th Chemical Brigade, Edgewood, Md.; 53rd EOD Company, 71st EOD Group, Yakima Training Center, Wash.; 221st EOD Company, 111th Ordnance Group (Florida Army National Guard), Camp Blanding, Fla.; and the 723rd EOD Company, 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort Campbell, Ky. Thirty-five Soldiers from the 832nd OD Battalion at Fort Lee were among those who provided support for the competition. They assisted with logistical requirements, transportation, protocol, food and supplies. More photos of the 2014 competition can be seen at https:// w w w. f l i c k r. c o m / p h o t o s / f o r taphill/14738870777/.
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(ABOVE) Advanced individual training Soldiers from Charlie Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, perform a buddy carry during a ruck-march training event earlier this month. The outdoor exercise is part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal graduation requirements for phase 1. (RIGHT) More than 40 Soldiers and cadre from Juliet Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, volunteered at the Chesterfield Food Bank Aug. 15 and helped sort donations for 134 families from the surrounding area.
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Edgar Allen Poe is widely regarded as the greatest American horror and mystery novelist of all time. He spent the majority of his life in Richmond where the Museum of Edgar Allen Poe is located. It is home to the finest collection of Poe’s manuscripts letters, and personal belongings. Poe relocated to Richmond at the age of three after the death of his parents. His time in Richmond was riddled with misfortune and became the inspiration for many of his works. The Edgar Allan Poe Museum at 1914-16 E. Main St. is housed in “The Old Stone House,” the oldest building in Richmond. Visitors to the museum can to find out more about what haunted the mind of Poe and the millions who have read his works. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Military members save a dollar off the $6 entry fee. Many people have likely encountered his work at some time throughout their lives – “The TellTale Heart,” “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher” and the “Cask of Amontillado.” These are some of the most influential works of American literature, all crafted from the mind of one author. In reading his masterpieces, it’s worthwhile getting to know the man behind the
The Edgar Allan Poe Museum at 1914-16 E. Main St. is housed in “The Old Stone House,” the oldest building in Richmond. It containes the world’s largest collection of his possessions.
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The enchanted garden at the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond was laid out in 1922 as Virginia’s first literary memorial, and is based on his poetry and other works. Walkways and walls came from different buildings where Poe worked. pages. Edgar Allen Poe Museum curator Christopher Semtner has a good understanding of what Richmond meant to the life of Poe. “It’s where he grew up and spent more of his life than any other city,” he said. “It shaped his life and you will find influences
throughout his literature. According to Semtner, Poe arrived in Richmond as a child and was raised by John and Frances Allen. Things turned bitter between son and dad when John Allen helped Poe gain entrance into the University of Virginia, but did not give him enough funding to complete his studies
there. Poe started gambling and the relationship with his foster father began its steady decline. He then turned to West Point, but was court-martialed before deciding to become a poet. Those who visit the museum will get a close look at Poe’s time with the Allens. “It’s the only place in the world that has any
of Poe’s clothing – vest, socks, bed, chair, trunk and walking stick. It also includes a rich collection of 1st edition manuscripts, portraits, pop culture and memorabilia from movie posters to bobble heads,” said Semtner, “Over 200 years of Poe’s artifacts and memorabilia.” Poe’s works were only appreciated after his death, and he lived most of his life in poverty. The death of his wife, secretly his cousin, led him to become a heavy drinker. Even though Poe died at the age of 40, his works still have influences in modern day culture. “Poe marks a turning point in many ways. He invented literary genres like the detective story, modern science fiction and psychological terror. Some of his plot devices are copied by many authors,” said Semtner. “Think of the private detective and sidekick, false clues to cast suspicion, etc. A wide variety of plot devices go back to Poe. He reasoned that art and literature didn’t have to teach you anything and that art could be there for art’s sake. A story could be just chilling or just beautiful. That led to modern art; we wouldn’t have abstrac-
tion or modern paintings without the concept. Also, this idea that the story didn’t have to have a moral or lesson and the bad guy could win: could have an antihero. He popularized ideas relevant today.” The Edgar Allen Poe Museum provides a unique learning experience. “You will encounter Poe and learn about his life through the world’s largest collection of his possessions,” said the curator. “Many guests are surprised to find the center of the building is a garden based on his poetry. “The enchanted garden laid out in 1922 as Virginia’s first literary memorial. The whole layout is based on his works. Walkways and walls came from different buildings where Poe worked,” he added, “This is the place where they can really come face to face with Poe – not the caricature but the actual face. Here is where fans of the author can realize just how far reaching his contributions have been and that his influence is still being felt today.” To find out more about the Edgar Allen Poe Museum visit http://www. p o e m u s e u m . o rg / i n d ex . php.
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Marmee is played by Ann C. Easterling. Marmee is the moral role model for her daughters and manages to hold the family together while her husband is at war. Jackie Farley plays Aunt March, the formidable, socially wellplaced widow who wants only the best for her great nieces. Tyler D. Wilson is Laurie Laurence, the charming and wealthy boy next door who longs for a family as loving as the Marches. He is swept into the lives of the girls and encourages Jo’s zest for life and passion for writing. Laurie’s grandfather is played by Mark Tomczak. Mr. Laurence is gruff and crusty on the outside, but his kind heart holds a special place for sweet Beth. Laurie’s tutor John Brooke is played by Travis West. Mr. Brooke’s re-
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USAPHC moving to become tobacco-free work environment Chanel S. Weaver Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Public Health Command
A new U.S. Army Public Health Command “Policy for Tobacco-Free Living” was approved recently, supporting the momentum to transform the Army culture from tobacco-permissive to tobacco-free. The policy directs USAPHC personnel and visitors to avoid using tobacco products while on its campuses, with the intent of creating a healthier workplace and workforce. Although the policy was signed in January, it may take up to one year before it receives full implementation throughout the command. “Implementation of this policy over time will give individual workers time to reduce their nicotine dependence, access tobacco cessation classes and services, and become acclimated to living a tobacco-free lifestyle during the duty day,” said Col.
Heidi Warrington, chief nurse executive at the USAPHC and lead consultant on tobacco-free living in the U.S. Army Medical Command. In addition to prohibiting the use of tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco, the policy also prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery devices like e-cigarettes, e-pipes and e-cigars while on USAPHC campuses.
Although electronic nicotine delivery devices may seem to be a safe alternative to cigarettes, these devices are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for various reasons, to include the fact that they contain significant variances in the amount of nicotine that is delivered, according to Warrington. The tobacco-free living policy will benefit the USAPHC workforce by reducing risks of devel-
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seminar gives unique look at harassment Continued from page 3 “That was to emphasize how much power we have over these Soldiers and how they perceive us,” said Lason. “Not all NCOs understand that.” On the other hand, “Some of them understand it very well and they use that against the Soldier.” The second vignette followed the NCO as he victimizes yet another Soldier before getting caught, tried in a military court and sent off in handcuffs. Following each vignette, NCOs were provided opportunities to voice their opinions about the actions of each character. Interest was high, with a number of command sergeants major taking the
lead. One of them, Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton Johnson, said the perpetrator was someone who thought he was invincible. “You heard all the things that young man had done,” said the Logistics NCO Academy commandant in reference to the NCOs achievements that were noted earlier in the vignette. “The Army says, ‘That’s Rocky Balboa … that’s a great leader’ because he has all of those accolades behind his name. But he became complacent and let all that go to his head. The minute you let your guard down is when the end result will be failure – every time.” Johnson added that superiors and peers need to shoulder the burden of leadership
oping debilitating health conditions caused by tobacco use. Most people know that using tobacco products can increase the chance of lung cancer, emphysema, cardiovascular disease and other chronic illnesses. However, one does not have to wait 20 or 30 years to experience the adverse effects of smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Multiple studies by USAPHC scientists show that smoking has immediate health effects - such as increased injury risk and diminished physical performance. “Tobacco use can negatively impact one’s health by causing impaired night vision, respiratory illnesses, delayed wound healing, increased surgical complications and accelerated agerelated hearing loss,” said Lt. Col. Kari Bruley, an Army public health nurse at the USAPHC. “Long-term effects include cancer, stroke and heart disease.” Additionally, the tobacco-free living policy aims to improve the overall health of employees,
and step in when negative indicators are apparent. “You need the intestinal fortitude – it doesn’t matter who you are – to check those individuals because if you don’t check them, they’re going to do something stupid,” he said. According to the SHARP program, at least one third of sexual assault victims were harassed before a sexual crime was committed. The campaign against sexual crimes is the Army’s No. 1 priority. It emphasizes a total leadership focus, and training and education at every level of command down to the lowest ranks to bring an end to a persistent problem. As a result of recent efforts, the Army has seen a 51-percent increase in reported sexual assault cases. That may sound bad in one respect, but Lason said it can be viewed in another way that’s more hopeful.
military personnel, family members, retirees and visitors at all USAPHC facilities. Warrington said the policy significantly reduces secondhand smoke exposure that can cause cardiovascular disease and lung cancer among non-smokers. “Hundreds of toxic chemicals and nearly 70 carcinogens are released through secondhand smoke,” she pointed out. Maj. Gen. Dean G. Sienko, the USAPHC commander, said the policy is vital for sustaining the health and readiness of the command’s workforce. “Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States,” Sienko said. “I am delighted that the USAPHC can lead the way in supporting national and Army Medicine strategic objectives to achieve a tobacco-free lifestyle.” The policy also supports the National Prevention Strategy, Healthy People 2020, Army Regulation 600-63 and AMEDD 2020. On April 1, 2013, the Kenner Army Health Clinic and Bull Dental Clinic campuses and the areas in between became tobacco-free zones.
“You can look at it as if more assaults are occurring,” he said, “but I don’t think that’s true. People are learning more and reporting more, in my opinion. It’s a notable difference from when the SHARP program moved into high gear a few years ago. Now that it has a huge spotlight on it, we’re making some very large leaps forward.” The SHARP program is continuing to ramp up, according to Army news reports. As part of a pilot program, 11 new resource centers are being opened at Army installations across the United States. Response coordinators will have a dedicated academy that will offer extended training later this year, and there is consideration for a SHARP military occupational specialty. For more news and information about the Army SHARP program, visit www. preventsexualassault.army.mil.
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A little-known virus called chikungunya has been a topic of many local news reports in recent weeks. What is chikungunya and will it affect anybody at Fort Lee? First off, chikungunya is pronounced chicken-goon-ya. It is an arthropod vectored disease found primarily in the tropics, and it is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. This virus causes a debilitating illness, most often characterized by fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, rash and joint pain. Symptoms usu-
ally begin 3-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Most patients feel better within a week, but joint pain can persist for months for some people. There have been 12 reported cases in Virginia, but all were acquired while traveling. In fact, the only four locally transmitted cases in the continental U.S. were reported in Florida, but 99 percent of all locally acquired cases in the U.S. were in Puerto Rico. The take-away from this is that individuals are not likely to get this disease at Fort Lee, unless they travel to the Caribbean or another area in which it is prevalent. One of two vectors known to transmit the virus
happens to be the Ades albopictus (Asian Tiger Mosquito) – one of the most common mosquitoes to the area – so, in the future, chikungunya could be knocking at our door. In the meantime, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers’ Health website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ before traveling to a new area – especially in the tropics. Finally, what can be done to prevent any cases from happening at Fort Lee? Wearing proper personal protective equipment is priority one when it comes to vectorborne disease prevention. PPE for mosquitoes is permethrintreated uniforms, long pants and
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sleeves and insect repellent on exposed skin. Most ACUs are pre-treated with permethrin, but home kits are available for personal clothing. Always wear PPE when outdoors, and when camping overnight. In the case of Asian Tiger , eliminating the habitat is also key. These mosquitoes are called “container breeders” because they can breed in very small amounts of water, such as the rainwater that collects inside of
an old tire, clogged rain gutters, or an empty trash can. Always check your front and back yards for containers that may have collected rain or sprinkler water, empty out the water, and store them in such a way that they do not fill with water. If you have questions or would like further reading material on chikungunya, visit the CDC website, or contact Fort Lee Environmental Health at (804) 734-9652.
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3*&6 UHOHDVHV RULHQWDWLRQ VFKHGXOH The orientation schedule for Prince George County Schools during the 20142015 school year is as follows. The first day of school is Sept. 2 L.L. Beazley Elementary School, 6700 Courthouse Road, (804) 733-2745 Aug. 28, Kindergarten, 9 a.m.; Grades 1-5, 10:30 a.m. David A. Harrison Elementary School, 12900 East Quaker Road, (804) 9912242 Aug. 28, Kindergarten, 9 a.m.; Grades 1-2, 10:30 a.m.; Grades 3- 5, noon
1-5, New Students, 11 a.m.; Grades 1-5, Returning Students, 11:30 a.m. William A. Walton Elementary School, 4101 Courthouse Road, (804) 733-2750 Aug. 28, Kindergarten, 8:30 a.m.; Grades 1-2, 9:30 a.m.; Grades 3-5, 11 a.m. J.E.J. Moore Middle School, 11455 Prince George Drive, (804) 733-2740 Aug. 27, 6th Grade, 8:30 a.m.; 7th Grade, 10:30 a.m. N.B. Clements Junior High School, 7800 Laurel Spring Road, (804) 733-2730 Aug. 27, 11 a.m.
North Elementary School, 11106 Old Stage Road, (804) 458-8922 Aug. 28, Kindergarten, 9 a.m.; Grades 1-5, 11 a.m.
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For questions, contact Lucretia Nickelson, acting Fort Lee School Liaison, at (804) 765-3857.
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impact each other during visits Continued from page 9 within the lives of the children in their program.� Mentors and their boys and girls are matched by proximity and compatibility based on answers provided in an orientation interview, but making progress does not always come easily. “Initially, she (her mentoree) was quiet and reserved; willing to answer questions, but kept them real short,� said BrownHoward. “Over time, she has opened up and feels comfortable discussing things with me in detail, to include her thoughts and ideas on topics that lead to critical thinking and reasoning between the two of us. She added, “We were able to spend time working through problems with friends at school, being a
big sister at the home with two little siblings, and setting goals and reaching them.� It is often the case that the child has an impact on the mentor, “As much of an impact as I had on my little, I could not imagine the impact this interaction would have on my own life. I looked forward to hearing all the new and exciting things she would share at our next meeting,� said Brown-Howard. “As I ponder my own future and where I will be years from now, I find myself thinking about my little’s future and where she will be a few years from now and if she will remember the impact I tried to make in her life.� “That is the benefit you reap,� said Son, “You find that you are able to impart
change upon a Little and the difference is a byproduct of the friendship that you build over your time in the program.� Volunteering is simple. Individuals can go online to bigbrobigsis.com to submit questions and registration or call the main office at (804) 261-4940. Those interested in volunteering also can contact Andrew Son, Tri Cities coordinator, at (804) 319-5198 or email him at ason@bigbrobigsis. com. Big Brothers and Big Sisters both training and web portals so that volunteers can gain knowledge and feel comfortable mentoring. They also ensure that Soldiers who are PCSing can be seamlessly integrated back in to the program when they return to the states.
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Right Arm Night | Aug. 21 Right Arm Night is now hosted every third Thursday, 4 p.m., at The HideAway, building 15013, 5th St. The next two nights are Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. This is a night for bosses to bring their “right arm” out to relax and build camaraderie off duty. Drink specials and free snacks will be available with free pool. It is open to all ranks and services – military or civilian. For details, call (804) 765-1523 or 765-1539.
Prince George School Registration | Ongoing Parents or guardians with children attending Prince George County Schools are encouraged to schedule an appointment at the school the child will be attending as soon as possible. Registrations cannot be scheduled Aug. 28-29, or Sept. 2. Beginning Sept. 3, registrations will be by appointment only. For details, visit www.pgs.k12. va.us.
‘The Little Mermaid, Jr!’ Auditions | Aug. 30 The Theatre Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on Aug. 30, 10 a.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Craig McFarland seeks 40 male and female actors, ages 8-22, for a variety of roles. Those auditioning for this children’s favorite must be prepared to read from the script and sing a prepared song. No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin immediately after casting for an Oct. 3-5 production run. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
CSX Hiring Event | Sept. 3 The Fort Lee Soldier for Life
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Patron Renewal Event at CGC | Sept. 2-19 The Cardinal Golf Club has scheduled its Annual Patron and Renewal Promotion Sept. 2-19. Members who have a friend join with them when renewing their annual golf pass will save money and the friend also will receive a discount. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Ordnance Town Hall | Sept. 4 Brig. Gen. John F. Haley, Chief of Ordnance, will speak at the Ordnance Town Hall set for Sept. 4, 1 p.m., in Ball Auditorium. The topics planned for the session include Ordnance School priorities, knowing your role in the Ordnance strategic plan, preparing for TRADOC accreditation and more. The event is open to all Ord. School military and civilian personnel. Community members who work with the school on the CASCOM and garrison staffs also are welcome.
ACS Relocation Readiness | Ongoing Four Relocation Readiness classes are offered by ACS at Fort Lee. ESponsorship and Application Training will meet Aug. 26, 10 a.m. - noon; Immigration and Citizenship
will meet Sept. 2, 1-2 p.m.; and Hearts Apart will meet Sept. 5, 10 a.m. - noon. The next Overseas Briefing is set for Sept. 17, 9 a.m. - noon, at the Soldier Support Center. The other classes meet at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. ACS also holds a newcomers’ briefing every Monday at 2 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center. For details or registration, call (804) 734-7852.
Financial Readiness | Ongoing A variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly at the ACS building on Mahone Avenue. The next class dates and topics are as follows: Personal Finance Management, Sept. 3; Consumer Advocacy, Sept. 4; PCS Move, Sept. 5; Debt Liquidation, Sept. 9; TSP, Sept. 10; Basic Money Management, Sept. 11; Planning for Baby, Sept. 12; Budget and Record Keeping, Sept. 15; Auto Purchase and Insurance, Sept. 16; Home Buying, Sept. 17; Credit Card Debt, Sept. 18; Financial Planning, Sept. 24; and Developing a Spending Plan, Sept. 25. The classes meet from 1-3 p.m. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
SPORTS & FITNESS Team-Building Golf Clinic | TuesdaysFridays A free team-building golf clinic is available Tuesday-Friday at the Cardinal Golf Club. Each session by appointment lasts 45-60 minutes for groups of six to 15. The clinic times are 9-11 a.m., or 1-5 p.m. Driving range balls and golf clubs will be available. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
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Calendar, continued FMWR Golf Scramble | Sept. 13, 15 Two member appreciation golf scrambles will be held Sept. 13 and 15, 8 a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. There is no cost for paid-up members who are requested to choose one of the two days to play. The events include golf, a cart, lunch and prizes. No guests can play. This is a first-come, first-served tournament. For details, call (804) 734-2899
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ChesterďŹ eld County Fair | Aug. 22-30 The Chesterfield County Fair is set for Aug. 22-30 at the county fairgrounds across from L.C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road. The hours are 4-11 p.m., MondayFriday; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday; and 1-11 p.m., Sunday. Daily admission tickets are $8 for adults, ages 12-59; $5 for seniors; $5 for children, ages 4-11; and free for children under 3. Midway ride tickets will be sold at the booths. For details, visit chesterfieldcountyfair.org or call (804) 768-1555.
Battles of Weldon Railroad and Reams Station | Aug. 23-24 Petersburg National Battlefield will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battles of Weldon Railroad and Reams Station, Aug. 23-24, 10 a.m.
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On both days, living history reenactments will take place at Fort Wadsworth, at the corner or Halifax and Flank Roads; Poplar Grove National Cemetery, 8005 Vaughan Road; and Reams Station, near Oak Grove Church Road. Richard E. Killblane, command historian for the U.S. Army Transportation Corps at Fort Lee and Fort Eustis, will be the keynote speaker Aug. 23, noon, at Fort Wadsworth. There is no charge to attend these programs. For details, call (804) 732-3571 or visit www.nps.gov/pete.
End of Summer Bash | Aug. 30 An end of summer bash is set for Aug. 30, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., at the Appomattox Boat Harbor, 1604 Fine St., Prince George. The event will benefit the Jefferson Park Volunteer Fire Department. It includes food, cold beverages, raffle prices, live music and a cornhole contest. Organizers suggest a donation of $10. For details, call (804) 459-6095.
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Desert Storm Veterans Golf Scramble | Sept. 12 A golf scramble to support the VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association is scheduled for Sept. 12, 8 a.m., at the Meadows Farm Golf Course, 4300 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove. The cost is $80 per player. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. For details, call (703) 562-4163 or email VIICorpsDSVA@aol.com.
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Colonial Heights $725/month 404 Dupuy Ave. 2BR, 1 BA, living room, kitchen & Florida room. Large yard & detached garage. Move in ready. Hopewell $850/month 4003 Glocester Dr. 3BR, 1.5 BA, large living room, dining room & eat in kitchen. This home has tons of storage & a large fenced yard. Move in ready! Chester $1050/month 3001 Newfound Ln. 3BR, 2 BA, large eat in kitchen with walk in pantry, living room. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac.
Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers
MINUTES TO FORT LEE
1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (floor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.) 6 thru 12 Month Leases • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center • Washer/Dryer • Monitored Intrusion Alarms • Stainless Appliances Available
(804) 733-8710
1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC
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THE HIGHLANDS 8215 Macandrew Court – Short commute from Ft. Lee. Beautiful Transitional home on 1.22 acre cul-de-sac lot. Bright & spacious rooms offer living & entertaining space on 3 levels. 4 bdrms on 2nd floor plus a rec room/5th bdrm on 3rd level. 2-car att garage & a new detached 1-car garage. Enjoy the neighborhood lake, pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, walking trails as well as golf at The Country Club of The Highlands.
$429,900
FAITH GREENWOOD • 804-240-7879 faith.greenwood@LNF.com
When location is a Priority and Value is Expected! Just Moments from... • 1-95, I-85 & Fort Lee (2 miles) • Southpark Mall • Historic Petersburg
$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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• No more than 5 ads per week, per household. • Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. • We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. • Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood. DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form. City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.
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2014 Hyundai Sonata
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2014 Hyundai Elantra
FOR 6 YEARS ON SELECT MODELS
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Save up to $6000!
99 Month*
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe $
219 Month*
“Thinking Great Deal, Think Gateway.” 2200 Walthall Center Drive • Chester, VA 23836
Exit 58A I-95 South • Exit 58 I-95 North **Must present Military ID at time of purchase.
Sales
Minutes from Fort Lee and Surrounding Areas
*Elantra, Santa Fe and Sonata are 36 months/12K per year lease with $3999 cash/trade as downpayment. Zero percent is for 60 months and available on 14 Sonata, 14 Elantra, 14 Genesis and select 2013 models. Zero percent is $16.67 per $1000 financed Can not be combined with other Hyundai Finance incentives. Excludes tax, title, tags & $399 processing fee.
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