Fort Lee
Vol. 71, No. 36
Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
WHAT’S INSIDE
Medical, Dental Clinic Opens for Ordnance AIT Page 3 262nd QM Battalion Holds Org Day
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Fort Lee Bus Schedule for PG County Released Pages 16-17 Commander’s Corner.....................Page 2 News Briefs .....................................Page 8 America’s Military ..........................Page 9 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Wordsearch ..Page 20 Kenner’s Corner............................Page 24 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29
A Day to Remember Community Events Honor 10th Anniversary, See Page 6 Retired Sustainer Recalls Pentagon Attack, See Page 23
September 8, 2011
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COMMENTARY
Recent Events Prove ‘Ready Army’ Importance by Col. Rodney Edge USAG, Fort Lee Commander
The final days of August were challenging for all of us here at Fort Lee. The earthquake on Aug. 23 and subsequent aftershocks were a new and understandably unsettling experience for many people on post. Without missing a beat, Hurricane Irene roared her way up the eastern seaboard later that week, bringing punishing wind and rain to our area and leaving half of the installation without power. Fortunately, as I’ve discovered in the brief time since taking command of the garrison, we have an exceptionally skilled team of military and civilian personnel. They devoted themselves instantly to the tasks of protecting our community members and restoring the vital services
PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ
Workers from Power Secure work to restore power to areas of Fort Lee after Hurricane Irene damaged numerous poles and transformers. The damage on post caused several organizations to be without power for multiple days.
Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ............................ Col. Rodney D. Edge Public Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. Fritz Production Assistant ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel
It is the responsibility of every Soldier, family member, civilian and contractor to be prepared to handle emergencies. Though little reminder may be needed considering recent events, this month’s observances help us keep in mind the importance of preparedness actions – building and maintaining a disaster supply kit, developing response and communication plans, and learning about the types of emergencies and actions that can occur on our installation and in our communities. The emergency responses to recent crises were extremely commendable, yet there is always room for improvement. Please visit www.ready.army.mil and learn more about the Ready Army initiative, which marks its eighth year in 2011. The FEMA website www.ready.gov offers a wealth of information about disaster preparedness as well. Keeping in mind that the peak of hurricane season is yet to come, and the Atlantic storm season continues through the end of November, this is a very good time to assess, plan and prepare for all types of emergencies – big or small.
they depend upon – even those who had their own great challenges at homes off post. The support these individuals provided to ensure the garrison was restored to some form of normalcy was stupendous, and I cannot thank them enough. In the wake of any events like these, it’s important to look back at how we responded and ask: “Were we prepared?” Consider your family’s emergency readiness kit – was it adequate for the storm and subsequent power outages? Were you rushing around at the last minute to find water, flashlights and batteries? What if your home had been one of those damaged Sending Thanks for by wind and falling debris – would the family know The Fort Lee Army Community how to get out and where Service staff would like to express to meet? Would they know our appreciation and gratitude for all where to go if ordered community members who contributed to evacuate inland? Each to the Feds Feed Families Campaign. question is worthy of close Fort Lee collected more than 4,340 examination. pounds of food, and it was all donated It’s an interesting twist to the Prince George Food Bank. Now of fate that September is that will make quite a difference for both National Preparedness many families in our community! and Ready Army Month, so Thank you also to the following the timing for focusing on agencies who willingly took part in the safety and family readiness campaign: AAFES, DECA headquarters, couldn’t be better.
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Food Contributions Commissary, ALU, CASCOM, Kenner Army Health Clinic, Bull Dental Clinic, MEPS, Soldier Support Center, Garrison Headquarters, FMWR’s Live at Five program. The generosity of our Fort Lee community is always outstanding and in meeting this challenge, you certainly came through once again. Thank you again for making such a difference in the lives of our community members! – Army Community Services Staff
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An American flag is illuminated during a Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon in 2007. See Page 6 for events in the local community. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandan W. Schulze
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NEWS
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Post to Make Use of Geothermal Energy cheapest first price, you probably wouldn’t purchase a geothermal system.” Geothermal systems are part of the government efforts to increase the use of renewable energy The boom in new construction at Fort Lee has sources. also brought energy efficient improvements that will “The Army and DoD have specific goals in mind help the installation reduce its “carbon footprint.” for the percentage of energy consumed at each inOne example is geothermal heating and cooling stallation,” said Ogden. “A certain percentage of systems, which use the earth’s core temperature to that energy consumed must be renewable.” warm or cool a structure. In fact, Congress has mandated that 25 percent Currently, there are two barracks under construcof the Department of Defense’s energy consumption that will incorporate this renewable energy tion come from renewable sources by 2025. DoD technology, said Gary Ogden, chief of operations, is the largest consumer of energy within the govDirectorate of Public Works and Logistics. ernment. Both structures are expected to be completed in To reach its goals, Ogden said Fort Lee is enfiscal 2012. gaged in ongoing assessments to determine how Geothermal heating and cooling systems utilize to best proceed as a responsible energy consumer wells and pipes to circulate water through a closedPHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL loop system. In the summer, heat is removed from The piping seen in the foreground will be used in wells while meeting mission requirements. Various alternative means of renewable energy sources have the building and absorbed by the ground. It works to be dug for this barracks. been considered to include solar and wind. the same way in the winter; only in reverse. when they are incorporated into a new building.” “We’re constantly trying to find ways to save “So we’re not burning fossil fuels – natural gas, Ogden said adding geothermal systems to existing energy here at Fort Lee,” said Ogden. oil, diesel or anything like that – to heat or cool the air,” Ogden stressed that while the installation moves to said Ogden. “We’re just taking advantage of the tem- structures are not cost effective because utility rates here perature difference between the water and the earth to are low and a justification can’t be made to add them. increase its energy efficiency, each individual living or Additionally, the wells require a lot of space that must be working here can be a part of the effort. He has this adtransfer heat or cold air to the building.” Geothermal systems are very efficient. The U.S. located adjacent to the structure. Fort Lee doesn’t have vice. “One of the best ways you can save energy is by turnDepartment of Energy estimates that the systems gener- an abundance of open spaces, so that would be an issue. When geothermal systems are included in the design ing something off,” said Ogden. “A piece of equipment ally use 20-25 percent less electricity than conventional heating and cooling systems. Additionally, they are more of a new building, the savings are significant but not ini- can never use less energy than when it’s not running. There have been estimates that we can reduce our energy about 40 percent more efficient in the winter than regular tially due to cost. “But your operating cost over the life of the building by 10-15 percent if we could just get people to modify heat pumps. “The energy savings are there,” said Ogden, “but only is much less,” said Ogden. “So if you’re looking for the their behavior.”
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Medical, Dental Clinic Available for Ordnance AIT by Amy Perry News/Production Assistant Editor
Troop Medical Clinic 2 will be officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at 11 a.m. Building 18036 is located at 300 Central Ave. on the Ordnance School Campus. This new facility is a full-service primary care clinic for the ordnance advanced individual training students and Marine Corps Detachment students. It was fully operational on Sept. 1. A unique feature of the TMC is that dental services will be offered on-site. Other services offered include primary care, physical therapy,
optometry, pharmacy, laboratory and radiology. Radiology and orthopedic services are scheduled to come online in October. “This clinic provides comprehensive medical support to the population it supports in their immediate vicinity,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kenneth R. West, TMC 2 chief. The facility provides a huge relief for the other clinics on post, said West. “TMC 2 increases the access to care at Kenner Army Health Clinic for all beneficiaries by decreasing the number of services needed by the students at the main clinic,” he said. TMC 1 – a clinic that used to just service quartermaster students – was
tasked with handling the BRAC surge that included ordnance and transportation Soldiers at school. “We are already experiencing a huge relief at TMC 1 where they have been extremely busy serving all the new BRAC Soldiers,” West said. TMC 1 now serves the students on the main installation. TMC 2 hours of operation are 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. The dental hours may vary slightly. On training holidays, TMC 2 will close and TMC 1 will maintain minimal staffing. “TMC 2 is a beautiful, state-of-the art facility that is a wonderful addition to Kenner Army Health Clinic and the Fort Lee Army installation,” said West.
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The new Troop Medical Clinic 2 is located on the Ordnance Campus and will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, 11 a.m.
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Lee Soldiers Donate Backpacks for City Kids by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
Recently, as the start of a new school year quickly approached for children throughout Virginia, students at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy took a little time and money to purchase and fill new backpacks for children of low-income families in Richmond. Members of the advanced leader and senior leader courses donated money to purchase notebooks, crayons, colored pencils, pens, glue sticks and other supplies to give to students at the YMCA of Greater Richmond. NCOA 1st Sgt. Jeffrey Hulum III is a regular volunteer at the downtown YMCA branch and knew of the school supply drive, so he suggested it to the SLC and ALC students for a volunteer project. “We wanted to help students be successful,” said Sgt. lst Class Margaretta Watkins, a small group leader and operations sergeant for quartermaster SLC. “We know times are tough for a lot of families and that buying new school
clothes and supplies is often a stressful time for parents who are stretching their dollars extremely thin. We wanted to help, so we each donated a few dollars and were able to put together several backpacks.” With the collected monies, volunteers were able to purchase more than 140 backpacks and fill them with supplies for donation at the downtown YMCA branch. Despite many of them having children of their own and also being students, the Soldiers at the NCOA wanted to do what they could to help children get a good start this year. “We realize that school supplies don’t guarantee a student’s success, but we know that children who are well prepared and know that others care about their future are less likely to fall behind,” Watkins said. “We all have our own obligations, but the bottom line is we care about future military members, leaders, doctors and lawyers. We want these students to know they matter and we’ll help them get where they are headed.”
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Advanced and Senior Leaders Course students from Fort Lee’s Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy arrive at the YMCA of Greater Richmond to donate backpacks for school-agers.
Retired Soldier Helps Youth Spread Her Wings by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
Retired Sgt. Maj. Jimmy Cunningham knows ambition when he sees it. That’s why he has no problem giving his personal support to youth who aspire to achieve. Cunningham, the manager and owner of the Sustainment Center of Excellence Cafeteria located in the SCoE headquarters building, met his entrepreneurial match in 16-year-old Danyelle Parham as he shopped in a local supermarket earlier this year. “I met her in Sam’s Club,” said Cunningham, a Quartermaster Hall of Famer and formerly the top enlisted Soldier at the U.S. Army Food Service Training Facility. “She came to me, and she asked me what did I do. I guessed she had seen me before because I’m in there quite often. “As I explained to her what I did, she said to me, ‘Well, I’m an entrepreneur,
too,’” he continued, thinking she was a bit forward in her response. “I thought it (was a reality TV show) and started looking for cameras hiding around the corner, but she said, ‘No, I am an entrepreneur and my business is called Danny’s Delights.’” Cunningham was impressed, struck by the young lady’s self-assuredness and demeanor. “I’m looking at this young lady like, hey, you might be on to something here,” he recalled. Cunningham said he then paid for his items and went out to the parking lot to meet Danyelle’s mom, Malinda. “I told her right off the bat, ‘I love your daughter,’” he said. Cunningham later encouraged Danyelle, the product of a single-parent household, to apply for a worker’s permit and offered her a food service position at the cafeteria. She accepted the offer. “What I really wanted to do is help
her grow her business and at the same time help put some money in her pocket and help her with her intent to pay her way through college,” he said. “All of that was positive to me. I wish we had more like her.” A conscientious businessman, Cunningham has worked for sometime supporting the area’s at-risk youth. He currently mentors eight young people who could use “an extra shoulder to lean on or that extra word of encouragement,” he said. The South Carolinian was raised by a single mother and said he took on responsibilities as a young man to help support his seven siblings. “I know if it weren’t for others helping me and my family, we probably would’ve been separated and placed in foster homes,” he said. Cunningham’s life’s story is his fuel to empower others. Danyelle has demonstrated that she is more than qualified PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL
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Kits Are Key to Catastrophe Survival During a major crisis, emergency responders typically address the most critical needs first and may not be able to reach an area until it is deemed safe. That means a lot of families are basically on their own during the height of a large-scale disaster or even days afterward if damage is widespread and roads are impassable. Because of that reality, we all share the responsibility of ensuring our homes and families are well-prepared for times of crisis. Emergency kits are an essential tool for meeting that challenge. To be effective, emergency kits must include enough supplies to meet your and/or your family’s essential needs (water, food, medicine, flashlights, radios, etc.) for at least three days. Think reusable and multi-use. A metal bowl can do double duty as a cup and saucepan. A brightly colored poncho can be used as water repellent clothing, a marker and a temporary shelter if two of
them are strung together. Keep a kit prepared at home and consider having key emergency supplies in your car and at work as well. These “kits” will enable you and your family to respond to an emergency more quickly. There will be less rushing around to locate hard-to-find cases of water, batteries and other supplies. If the need for evacuation or sheltering in place arises quickly, you’ll already be prepared. The suggested items for a well-stocked home emergency kit include, but are not limited to, the following: • Water – At least one gallon per person per day for at least three days. • Food – A three-day supply of nonperishable canned or dry goods; consider items that do not require cooking and will maintain freshness for several months such as energy bars and freeze-dried and dehydrated foods. • Formula and diapers for infants. • Food, water, other supplies and docu-
ments for pets. • A manual can opener. • Flashlights with extra replacement batteries. • A battery powered radio with cellphone charger if possible (hand-cranked devices endorsed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are a good option). • A first aid kit with dust masks rated to at least N95, disinfectants and prescription medications. • Sanitation supplies – include moist towelettes, disinfectant and garbage bags. • Important documents in watertight packaging. Include financial and insurance paperwork, wills and powers of attorney. It’s also a good idea to store copies of these documents at a separate location like a safety deposit box or with a trusted relative or friend. • Local maps with highlighted evacuation routes and a phone roster that includes key numbers for your office/unit as well as electric, natural gas and water service providers.
Additional items that could be helpful include the following: • Fire extinguisher • Any tools needed to turn off utilities • Matches in a waterproof container • Metal or plastic bowls • Coats and rain gear • Sleeping bags or other bedding • A weather-appropriate change of clothing for each person • Books, games, puzzles, toys and other activities for children Additional information and helpful checklists can be found on the following websites: www.ready.army.mil; www.ready.gov/index. html; and www.fema.gov. The rest is up to you … given the obvious benefits of assembling a well-stocked emergency supply kit before a crisis occurs, why would you wait? Now is the time to practice the Ready Army theme – “Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.” – Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security
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Community Events Memorialize 9/11 Tragedy
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The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is Sunday, and these are some of the nearby memorial events open to the public. Chesterfield Country Fire and EMS Memorial On Friday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m., the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Department, Sheriff’s Office and Police Department will hold a memorial celebration on the lawn of the Chesterfield Historic Courthouse Building. The public is invited to attend this free event. A piece of steel from the World Trade Center will be unveiled as part of the ceremony. Richmond Symphony Concert The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will present a free concert by the Richmond Symphony on Sunday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m., at Henricus Historical Park to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Conducted by Steven Smith, the program will include works by Dvorak, Copland, Gershwin, Beethoven and Bernstein. Parking is free, and light refreshments will be available for purchase. The rain date is Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets, as seating will not be provided. Henricus Historical Park is located at 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester. Blood Drive and Remembrance Service A blood drive and a remembrance service will be held Sept. 11 at the University of Richmond in commemoration of 9/11. The blood drive will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the School of Law. The remembrance service will begin at 2 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Chapel. It is open to the public. Blood drive donors must register in advance at www.vablood.org. For details about the remembrance service, call (804) 289-8500.
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Free Richmond Concert Band Performance The Pocahontas Premieres series presents the Richmond Concert Band in a free concert honoring the heroes of 9/11, at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield. Gates open at 1 p.m. The $5 parking fee applies. For details, call (804) 796-4255. HandsOn 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance HandsOn Greater Richmond, the City of Richmond and other community organizations are joining forces to create tribute projects throughout the area, providing opportunities for hundreds of Richmond citizens to honor and remember 9/11 and prepare for emergencies. Continue to the list of projects to see details and to register for Saturday and Sunday projects. Project details and volunteer registration are available at www.handsonrva.org. Commemoration Event Volunteers are encouraged to attend the Commemoration Event on Sunday morning at the Carillon in Byrd Park. The Commemoration will begin promptly at 9 a.m., with registration available for any open volunteer projects beginning at 8:30am. The service will include remarks from keynote speaker, Mayor Dwight C. Jones, and recognition of those who were impacted by 9/11, military personnel and first responders. Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival The commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy will be held in conjunction with the 21st Annual Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival in Newport News. Southeast Community Days and The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration will be held Friday (Sept. 9) through Sunday (Sept. 11) in Newport News.
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BOSS Program Are you single? Are you ready for a meaningful relationship? Do you enjoy recreational activities and serving others? One organization on post is in business to serve single Soldiers as they improve the quality of life for servicemembers on post and community members off the installation. Nationally, BOSS originated in 1989 to initiate further recreational activities for Soldiers on Army installations, the primary concern about Army life for 35 percent of Soldiers who are 18 to 25. By 1991, BOSS expanded to address all aspects of Soldiers’ lives. The Fort Lee BOSS program advises the chain of command on quality of life issues here, plans recreational and leisure activities and works in local communities conducting service projects. All of these activities directly serve the members of BOSS. Too, as they forge friendships while working together to create a better life for people on and off the installation. A key component of BOSS is service to the community. This weekend, BOSS will participate in a Habitat for Humanity project in Petersburg. Next week, they’ll return to J.E.J. Moore Middle School to help welcome students as they begin the new academic year. One of the monthly volunteer projects serves wounded and recovering veterans at Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond. BOSS volunteers visit with the veterans there each month and chat, mingle and participate in a favorite activity there – bingo. According to the BOSS president, Spc. Michael A. Nelson, about 40 veterans are split among the five soldiers who usually go on the monthly outing. Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center has a variety of personalities, according to Nelson. There are grumpy ones, comedians and the continually tough-to-crack former prisoners of war. Nelson is hoping to get a solid group of 25 Soldiers to visit the center monthly to improve the ratio of veterans to Soldiers. “It’s about honoring our veterans,� said Nelson. BOSS is located in barracks building 8401 off 27th Street. The facilities include meeting, eating and recreational areas. For membership, event or volunteer information, visit www.leemwr.com, check the BOSS Facebook page or call (804) 734-6824. Off Duty In the Community is a weekly feature of the Traveller offering descriptions of locales, events and volunteer opportunities of interest to Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians. To submit story ideas, send an email to leeepublicaffairs@ conus.army.mil.
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Fort Lee Retiree Appreciation Day is set for Sept. 24 at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, 1401 B Ave., from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Retired Lt. Col. Ismael “Junior� Ortiz Jr., deputy assistant secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training Services, U.S. Department of Labor, will speak. The Army Career and Placement Office, identification card section and vehicle registration are set to open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Rooms 126, 113, and 115, respectively. You must have the required documentation for ID cards and vehicle registration/decals. The RAD is an opportunity for retirees to renew old acquaintances and meet many new members of our retired community. During this time, various activities and presentations are scheduled to provide you with an update of your privileges and benefits as well as new programs. The Air Force/Navy dining facility, building 3500, will be open for retirees and family members to have lunch. The cost is $4.25.
The Fort Lee community is invited to the annual POW/MIA National Recognition Day Luncheon co-hosted by the post and the Robert E. Lee Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army. It will be Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Lee Club. Retired Navy Cmdr. Al Carpenter will speak. Tickets are $14. Tickets are available by organization: CASCOM (804) 734-1358; Quartermaster School, 734-3248; 49th QM Group, 734-6116; Army Logistics University, 765-8131; Garrison, 7347244; Ordnance School, 765-7397; and Transportation School, 765-7226.
Brunch is Back Sunday Brunch at FMWR’s Lee Club will be served Sept. 18 and Oct. 26. There will be a variety of brunch entrees as well as a traditional breakfast menu, omelet station and salad bar. The cost is $14.95 per person and $7.95 for children ages 3-10. Those age 2 and under are free. A $1 discount is offered for early reservations (cut-off is Thursday before the event). For details, call (804) 734-7547.
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Run for Fallen The annual Run for the Fallen has been rescheduled for Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - noon at Williams Stadium. The run is sponsored by the Fort Lee Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services program and is part of a national, non-profit initiative in honor of the fallen military members from the global war on terror. Pre-registration is encouraged at http://leemwr/com/Comm/ACS/com_ acs_acs.htm. The Mid-Atlantic Memorial Wall that bears the names of all fallen military members from Virginia was not available for the rescheduled run. Representatives from several organizations also will be present to share resources for military members, families and survivors who attend. Light refreshments will be provided. For details, call (804) 734-6446.
OfďŹ ce Closures Two operations are set to close in September for 100-percent inventories. All customers should submit time-sensitive transactions before the inventories start. The Installation Engineer Supply Section (U-Do-It Center), building 6208, will be closed Sept. 19-23, reopening Sept. 26. Direct questions to Susan Keim at (804) 734-4329. The Installation Support Activity, building 6242, will be closed Sept. 2629, reopening on Sept. 30. Direct questions to Swilenn A. Almendarez at 7344677.
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‘Final Salute’ Retiring Col. Donna Diamond, center, is honored Aug. 31 at Fort Lee as she prepares to give the “final salute” of her 30year career in the Army Nurse Corps. Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, Quartermaster General, left, and QM School Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Sims, make presentations to Diamond, a former commander of the Kenner Army Health Clinic before her post to the TRICARE Management Activity. A dinner in Diamond’s honor was held at Andrade’s Restaurant in Petersburg after the ceremony at the Mifflin Hall flagpole.
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Recognizing Symptoms of ADHD in Children by E. Wayne Combs, Ph.D. U.S. Army Public Health Command
Most healthy children occasionally have trouble sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulses. Maybe you have noticed these behaviors in your own kids. That’s normal. But for some children, the problem is so bad that it interferes with their daily lives at home, at school and in social settings. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is characterized by not being able to pay attention, hyperactivity (highly or excessively active) and impulsive behavior (acting without thinking first). There are three identified types of ADHD. Here are the symptoms for each type. A child who has the predominantly inattentive type of ADHD exhibits the following symptoms: • Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes. • Has difficulty sustaining attention. • Does not appear to listen. • Struggles to follow through on instructions. • Has difficulty with organization. • Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental effort. • Loses things. • Is easily distracted.
• Is forgetful in daily activities. A child who has the predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type of ADHD exhibits the following symptoms: • Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair. • Has difficulty remaining seated. • Runs about or climbs excessively. • Has difficulty engaging in activities quietly. • Acts as if driven by a motor. • Talks excessively. • Blurts out answers before questions have been completed. • Has difficulty waiting or taking turns. • Interrupts or intrudes upon others. Finally, children who have the combined type of ADHD meet both sets of inattention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria. There is no simple test (like a blood test or a short written test) to determine whether someone has ADHD. Diagnosis can be difficult and should be made only by an expert (school psychologist, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, nurse practitioner, neurologist, psychiatrist or pediatrician) after an extensive evaluation. This evaluation should include ruling out other possible causes for the symptoms, a physical examination, and a series of interviews with the individual and other key persons in the individual’s life (parents,
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Students’ Return to School Delayed by Hurricane Irene by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
Many areas school districts delayed the first day of classes for the 2011-12 academic year, due to power outages caused by the heavy rains and high winds brought by Hurricane Irene Aug. 27. Prince George County Public Schools, the district that serves Fort Lee postponed the start of classes until Sept. 12 to allow teachers and faculty members time to prepare for the upcoming year. Dinwiddie County Public Schools and Petersburg City Schools began the new school year today, allowing two additional days for preparations. Widespread power outages led school officials to announce the delay of the year, while electric companies throughout the region worked tirelessly to restore power. Petersburg schools were without power until late last week and five of Dinwiddie schools were in the dark until a full week following Irene’s arrival in Central Virginia. Other students weren’t quite as lucky – Chesterfield County Public Schools, Colonial Heights School District and Hopewell City Schools all opened on Tuesday as scheduled. “We were very fortunate here in Hopewell that our buildings suffered little to no damage and power was restored to all schools,” said Dr. R. Francis Moore, Hopewell’s interim superintendent of schools. In Prince George County, school officials worked to get the word out about the delayed start and the news came as welcome word to many teachers who needed to prepare classrooms and had been unable to return to their schools before Tuesday. School and new student orientations were rescheduled for Wednesday for Prince George students and canceled at some schools in Petersburg, Chesterfield and Colonial Heights. School officials said that orientation material will be provided during the first days of school. The extension of summer will not add time to the school calendar, said Becky Kirk, assistant to the Prince George superintendent of schools. “We had enough days built into the calendar that the delay does not affect spring break or graduation,” she said. “Those will take place on time and as scheduled. Future inclement weather may require us to look at scheduled teacher work days, but right now we aren’t taking away any scheduled days off.” Fort Lee CYSS was able to support the additional days students needed care by treating the delay as a school holiday. Kindergartners were accommodated at the multipurpose facility and older students received before and after care at the Youth Center. Nancy Elzie, Child, Youth and School Services school liaison officer, urged parents to contact their children’s schools or her office if they have any questions about the
delay or at any point during the school year. Elzie is the conduit for information from all the districts serving Fort Lee personnel and the installation command and families. “I am here to help Soldiers and their families with questions they may have and help them navigate the local school systems,” Elzie said.
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2011-12 Prince George School Bus Routes Beazley Elementary Time Bus: 71
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Stop 38 Stop 33 Stop 37 Stop 36 Stop 35 Stop34 Stop 32 Stop 31 Youth Center CDC Stop 50 Stop 51 Stop 52 Youth Center CDC Stop 53 Stop 54 Stop 55 Youth Center CDC
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Stop 26 Youth Center Stop 25 CDC
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TRICARE Expands Retail Pharmacy Vaccine Program FALLS CHURCH – TRICARE is expanding the number of preventive vaccines covered at retail network pharmacies. Until now, the majority of vaccines were only covered when obtained through a physician’s office. “Vaccines are a critical part of every family’s preventive health program,” said Rear Adm. Christine Hunter, TRICARE Management Activity deputy director. “We are very pleased to offer this expanded convenience to our beneficiaries and, best of all, there’s no copay.” TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the high-demand shingles vaccine, Zostavax. Since late 2009, TRICARE has covered seasonal flu, H1N1 flu and pneumococcal vaccines at retail pharmacies
with nearly 300,000 vaccines administered to date. The expanded program covers immunizations for measles, mumps, shingles and many other preventable diseases. To see the expanded list of vaccines available from authorized TRICARE retail pharmacies, visit www. tricare.mil/vaccines. TRICARE officials strongly recommend that beneficiaries check ahead before making a trip to their pharmacy to make sure it’s part of the TRICARE network and authorized to offer the vaccines. Ensuring that the pharmacy has the needed vaccine is also advised as some, such as shingles, may be in short supply. In addition, while all 50 states and the District of Columbia allow pharmacists to administer vaccines, individual state laws can restrict which vaccines pharmacists
may administer, and there may be limitations based on licensing or the age of the recipient. Beneficiaries who obtain vaccines through their regular physician do not pay copayments for preventive care such as immunizations and recommended screenings, but usual cost shares and copayments for office visits may apply. “Expanded access to a wide variety of recommended vaccines makes it easier for beneficiaries to make good health care choices,” said Hunter. “Whether we choose a military clinic or hospital, a retail pharmacy or our regular doctor, getting immunized is one of the easiest things we can do to help protect the health of our families and our community.” – TRICARE
Soldiers Prep for Theatrical Tour about Army History by Rob McIlvaine ARNEWS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Army’s annual Spirit of America show opens Friday at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., and then in Charleston, S.C., and Jacksonville, Fla. Soldiers in period uniforms will reenact key moments in history from the Revolutionary War to current operations. Audiences will see battle scenes with short periods of simulated gunfire and performances by the Army’s elite ceremonial units. “The show is kind of a look at the history of our nation from 236 years as seen through the eyes of the American Soldier … basically where we’ve been and where we’re going,” said Sgt. 1st Class Frank Carroll of the U.S. Army Band, known as “Pershing’s Own.” The 10:30 a.m. performance Friday at the Verizon Center will be the first of four in the nation’s capital. The next will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, then another Saturday at 2 p.m. and the final show at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Four shows will then be performed the weekend of Sept. 16-17 at the North Charleston Coliseum in South Carolina. And finally, four shows will be performed at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena in Florida the weekend of Sept. 23-24. Admission is free for all of the shows, but tickets are required. Tickets can be reserved by calling (202) 661-5065 or for groups of
20 or more, (202) 661-5061. Tickets also can be obtained by visiting or mailing the Verizon Center Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster. “This tradition of music keeping our spirits alive has been happening since the birth of our nation,” said Carroll, a drummer with the Army Band. “Look back at the colonial days and the Fife and Drum Corps. At the end of the day, they sat around a campfire and listened to some music to unwind. So, I think music is imperative to morale. It’s important to have people connect and relax.” Carroll first served for 13 years in the ceremonial band, which plays at Arlington National Cemetery, but even after performing in the Spirit of America with Pershing’s Own, he said he still gets excited. “I learn a lot by watching the show ... little tidbits about history. When I watch the show, I go, ‘wow,’ I did not know that. I have a whole bunch of ‘a-ha’ moments in the show, I go wow, it’s amazing,” he said. The show not only features the U.S. Army Band, it also includes Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) – the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army. Elements of The Old Guard include the Fife and Drum Corps, the Caisson Platoon, the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard – modeled after George Washington’s personal guard – the Continental Color Guard and the U.S. Army Drill Team. The U.S. Army Band also includes nine vocalists, five women and four men, who this year will sing a medley of World War II songs, plus a variety of songs from the ’60s and ’70s.
Master Sgt. Caleb Green, a native of Hampton and a vocalist with “Pershing’s Own,” has been in the Army for 26 years. Although he has been singing all his life – most notably in the choir at the West End Baptist Church and at college with the Concert Choir, College Choir and Jazz Ensemble – he began singing in the Army in 1999. “I did the first part of my career as a signal Soldier in the regular Army. I was a radio operator, tactical satellite, platoon sergeant and operations sergeant,” he said. The second part of his career has brought many exciting highlights. “I sang the finale for the 2008 Christmas concert in Washington at the National Building Museum, singing ‘O, Holy Night,’ televised nationally, and I was the escort for Mrs. Bush,” Green said. He was also the anthem vocalist for the pre-inaugural event for President Obama, the concert on the mall the day before the inauguration. Yet Carroll still finds excitement in performing the show. “The orchestra in the Spirit of America underscores all of the acting that you see in the presentation. So, as the narrators speak, there’s action on the floor and it’s all timed out to a tee. “You have Soldiers acting and you have music playing and you have lighting … it’s just like watching a Broadway presentation, if not better. And none of these guys are professional actors. They just get in there and the spirit of the American Soldier comes to life. It’s pretty neat,” Green said.
Music, he said, will move everything the audience sees. “If all you had was acting and talking, it would be good, but it wouldn’t be great. Music is what invokes that emotion. It turns the tide for the story that’s being told. I mean, we watch the show and there are times when we get tears because it’s emotional,” he said. The entire U.S. Army Band includes about 250 people, including administration, officers, staging and audio support and supply people. “We comprise the ceremonial band, concert band, strings, men’s chorus and downrange. It’s a mixed pop group, and then we have the Army Blues,” Carroll said. “The Army Orchestra is a combination of the Concert Band and the Army Strings. And we also have the Herald Trumpets, which includes some of the trumpet and euphonium players. They play for the president at the White House for visiting dignitaries.” Presented on behalf of the U.S. Army, Spirit of America is designed to inform, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. Bringing history to life with a unique combination of stirring music, historical narration and dramatization, the show tells the story of men and women who have left friends and families behind to protect and defend the United States of America and the freedom enjoyed by everyone. For more information on Spirit of America such as a tour schedule, history and ticketing, visit www.soa.mdw.army.mil.
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Virginia State Parks to Hold Lottery Deer Hunts by Jim Meisner Jr. Public Relations Specialist
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For more information about these and other hunting opportunities and programs in Virginia State Parks or to obtain a lottery application, contact the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 1-800-933 PARK. Applications and information also may be found at www.dcr. virginia.gov/state_parks/hunting.shtml. False Cape State Park, in conjunction with Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, will hold a special hog-only hunt on Feb. 3-4, 2012, with a lottery deadline of Sept. 30. Those interested must apply through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries quota hunt system. Applications may be made online at www.vaquotahunts.com or by phone at 1-877-VAHUNTS, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. For information on quota hunts, hunting licenses, hunter safety education and hunting regulations, call the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries at (804) 3671000 or visit the DGIF website at www.dgif. virginia.gov. Mason Neck State Park, in conjunction with the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge, will also hold lottery deer hunts. Those interested should contact the Potomac River National Wildlife Refuge at (703) 490-4979 for more information or visit www.fws.gov/ occoquanbay/pdf/Hunting%20Opportunities. pdf. For more information about Virginia State Parks, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, visit www. virginiastateparks.gov.
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9/11 Hero Strives to Keep Lessons Alive by Gary Sheftick Army News Service
WASHINGTON – After 10 years, the nightmares are not as frequent. Retired Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Braman seldom wakes up covered with perspiration anymore. But he said that traumatic stress still overcomes him sometimes when telling the story of Sept.11 at the Pentagon. “The smell of death – it never leaves you,” Braman said. He was a cook at the Pentagon and ran into the fire to rescue victims after terrorists slammed Flight 77 into the building. The former Airborne Ranger then spent about 60 straight hours digging through the smoldering ruins as volunteer NCOIC of the initial response and recovery team. “I didn’t realize I was there that long,” Braman said, explaining that shifts of recovery workers came and left, but he stayed “jacked on adrenaline.” On the night of the third day, he was finally ordered to go home and rest. The burnt clothes he wore that day are on display in the museum at Fort Lee. The tips of his “corofram” shoes are melted from the hot ashes through which he trudged. And his chef uniform is covered with what he calls “bio matter” – the blood and burnt tissue of victims he carried out of the collapsed building. Special Bond “A lot of the family members over the years would come to me for closure,” Braman said, since he was often the one who found the remains of their loved one in the smoldering Pentagon. He found them lying in ankledeep water, around twisted steel and wires in the darkness. He carried them to the light, where a chaplain waited to perform last rites. “Maybe it was a mirage,” he said, “but it always appeared the light was shining on these men,”
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Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Braman carries the Olympic torch across the Pentagon parade field in December 2001 following a ceremony preceding the winter games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Braman was selected for the honor in recognition of his volunteer search and recovery efforts on Sept. 11, 2001. he said, referring to the chaplains. “I prayed (for strength) before going into the building,” Braman said. He was checking over procurement paperwork for the General Officer Mess when the aircraft shook the building. He rushed to the scene of impact and went in to find survivors. Only one of those he carried out lived to thank him. It was just Sheila Moody’s second day on the job as an accountant at the Pentagon, and she later referred to Braman as her “guardian angel” who carried her to safety. That nickname stuck after she shouted it out on the “Oprah
Winfrey Show.” She and Braman have a special bond. They still keep in touch. Last year, he attended a church in Maryland with her family and they talk periodically. Sharing Glory Braman has shared his memories of 9/11 with audiences at more than 160 events nationwide over the last decade – from high schools to national conventions. He was a keynote speaker at an NRA national convention. He threw out the first pitch at a Houston Astros game. He was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch for a ceremony before the 2002 Winter Games.
He was honored at a semi-pro hockey game in Atlantic City, N.J. He made numerous appearances with Tony “the Sarge” Schumacher at NHRA races. He visited the White House at least five times and met with President Bush. “I’ve done so many things,” he said. “It’s been just this incredible journey.” It all began in October 2001 after the ceremony in which he was awarded the Purple Heart and Soldiers Medal. Soon, the media got wind of his story, and he was asked to speak at events in West Virginia, California, Texas, Nevada and all over the East Coast. And even though the requests aren’t as frequent anymore, he wants to continue telling the Army story. With school students, he talks about patriotism. When talking to Soldiers, he tells them, “Rely on your partner next to you – he’s going to save your life someday.” And he advocates cross-training, especially for NCOs. “As an NCO, you need to know more than just your job,” Braman said. In the Berlin Brigade, he trained with the infantry squad on his days off from cooking. In the Ranger Battalion, he was a member of the Combat Search and Rescue Team. Braman also promotes vigilance against future terrorism. Resilence After three days of working the Pentagon crash site, Braman said he reported back to the GO mess exhausted. His fellow workers said he looked like “death.” He was covered in soot. His eyes had a “thousand-mile stare.” His face looked like it was covered by paint, but when peeled off, they realized it was blood. Blood that had formed from the radiant heat burns. He had been breathing in toxic fumes with no protection except a paint-dust mask, and he was diagnosed with a rare airway disease, likened to “chemical pneu-
monia.” “They didn’t know how to treat a guy who was exposed to jet fuel, asbestos, carbon monoxide and human matter,” Braman said. “There was a time when black would come out when I’d cough. The phlegm would come out in chunks ... almost like I had severe bronchitis.” He made frequent trips to the emergency room and his wife eventually became a nurse after helping to treat his ailments. “I was mentally, physically and spiritually humbled by 9/11,” Braman said. Sometimes when he talks about the day, he feels an extreme sense of anxiety, Braman said, comparing it to PTSD. He still breaks out in “goose-bumps” all over, he said. One moment he doesn’t mind remembering, however, occurred on the second day of the recovery operation. Braman and his team found a battered Marine Corps flag among the Pentagon ruins. They carried it out and the media began snapping photographs. “We told everybody it was a sign of resilience,” Braman said. Moving On Braman medically retired from the Army last year and is now taking college classes. But he wants to continue serving as best he can by keeping alive the spirit that followed 9/11. “After 9/11 everybody was waving the flag,” he said, explaining there was a spirit of patriotism, sacrifice and teamwork. “As time goes by, people start getting lax,” Braman observed. That’s why he wants to continue telling his story. “I’ve lived in a glass house for 10 years,” Braman said. “Every time I go out, I pray to God before I speak: ‘Dear Lord, let them know that you were there on 9/11.’ “It’s important to give back,” Braman said. “Somebody has to carry the torch.”
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KAHC Promotes Cholesterol Awareness by Debbie Sessums KAHC Preventive Medicine
High blood cholesterol affects more than 65 million Americans. The higher your cholesterol level, the higher the risk of developing heart disease. Your cholesterol level may be high without your knowing it because high cholesterol does not cause symptoms. Reducing cholesterol levels will lessen your risk for developing heart disease. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in the United States. Knowing your cholesterol numbers is important, but you should also know what those numbers mean and how to improve the results. Your total cholesterol should be below 200mg/dL. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad�) cholesterol should be lower than 100mg/dL. High-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good�) should be higher than 60 mg/dL. Make sure to ask your doctor for printouts of your cholesterol tests so you may review them and write them in a log in order to track your results. Factors that influence your cholesterol levels that you can change are your diet, weight and physical activity level. Dietary changes may include eating foods that have less saturated fat, trans fat (foods made with hydrogenated
nd organ vegetable oils) and cholesterol (liver and meats, and full-fat dairy). If you are oververse weight, reduce your calories and increase fiber-rich foods. Eating more fiber helps ps ing to lower your bad cholesterol. Increasing your physical activity by walking a few ew w more steps will help you lose a few pounds and increase your good cholesterol. Walking for 10 minutes three times a day is a great way to step up your physical activity. Smoking cigarettes may increase your LDL levels. If you are interested in n tobacco cessation help, we will be happy ppy to enroll you in our upcoming class. Health Promotion offers classes for you and your family members at Kenner Army Health Clinic. Call (804) 7349245 or 734-9304 for more information on signing up for a class. Factors that you cannot change are your age, gender and family history. As we get older, our cholesterol levels rise. Before age 50, men’s total cholesterol levels tend to be higher than those of women of the same age – after age 50, the opposite happens. Women’s LDL levels tend
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YOUTH — FROM PAGE 4 to take the driver’s seat. At age 11, when many girls indulge themselves in hopscotch and double dutch, she was counting the coins she had accumulated from selling candy to schoolmates. By the time she was 15, she said she was making more than $300 a week. “As I grew older and started to make more money,� recalled Petersburg High School junior, “I starting thinking about being an entrepreneur and being my own boss.� The sweetness of success continued for Danyelle, and like a true entrepreneur, she began to reinvest and expand. She started selling cookies and “Delights� was born. At Cunningham’s place of business, Danyelle worked during the summer, making sandwiches and performing other food preparation tasks in addition to selling her own cookies and cupcakes. She said the opportunity provided her with some insights on how a business with employees works
in comparison to a one-person shop. “You have to realize that you’re not your own boss,� she said. “You have people above you telling you what to do and you have to follow rules and fulfill a lot of expectations.� Danyelle said she had a fruitful experience at the cafeteria, but she clearly prefers calling the shots and handing out business cards with her name on them. “If you’re your own boss, there’s a lot you don’t have to worry about,� she said. “You have to just listen to yourself and make sure things are running smoothly.� And that’s fine with Cunningham. It was never his intent to hinder Danyelle’s passion for proprietorship but rather provide another perspective in business operations and, more importantly, reinforce what she already believed. “Ultimately, I wanted her to see exactly what she saw,� he said, “that working for herself outweighs working for somebody else.� Danyelle, with the experience of the cafeteria behind her, hopes to pay he way through college, expand her business and look for new business opportunities.
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The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.
EVENTS Auto Exams Automotive Service Excellence Exams will be given at Fort Lee on Nov. 10, 15 and 17. Applications are due at the Army Education Center by Sept. 16. There is a $36 registration fee and a $30 fee for each test. For details, call the Education Center at (804) 7653570.
Compete on TV Fort Lee is seeking applicants for a team to compete in the ABC television network series “Expedition Impossible” in 2012. Members must be physically fit and have a wide skill set in outdoor sports, riddles and puzzles. They also need the ability to pick up obscure skills on the run. To try out for the team, send a relevant biography to dennis.w.mull@us.army.mil or call (804) 765-3499.
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GED Classes Army Community Service general educational development classes begin Sept. 12, 9-11:30 a.m., in building 6045 on Mekong Road and continue on Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes and materials are free, but registration is required. For registration, call (804) 734-7589.
Soldier Show Three free performances of the 2011 U.S. Army Soldier Show will be at Virginia State University’s Virginia Hall on Sept. 13 and 14. The 7 p.m. show on Sept. 13 is for special guests and the general public. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sept. 14 shows at 2 and 7 p.m. are for advance individual training students only. VSU is at 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg. The campus will have parking lots available for the shows. The Soldier Show is hosting drawings for $200 gift cards and a $5,000 trip. Register at www.preventsexualassault. army.mil for a chance to win.
Health Expo A two-day Health and Fitness Expo, sponsored by the Fort Lee Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation, will be Sept. 9 and 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Post Field House. The event is free and open to the public. The Sept. 9 focus will be “Body Fit,” and the Sept. 10 theme is “Family Fit.” A health seminar plus more than 20 local health exhibitors will be featured both days. Kid Zone activities and a Kids’ Fun Run/Walk are planned for day two. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, visit www.leemwr.com/events.htm or call (804) 734-6198.
Scout Registration Registration for the 2011-12 Girl Scout year is set for Sept. 13, 6-8 p.m., at the Fort Lee Girl Scout Hut, building 4003, on the corner of C and Mahone avenues. Registration is open to girls in grades K-12 and adults who would like to volunteer. For details, call (804) 746-0590, ext. 373.
AA Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., in building 10000-C on C Avenue (the old Family Life Center). For details, call the Army Substance Abuse Program at (804) 734-9601.
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Marketing Self A free lecture on “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” will be held Sept. 20, 9-11:30 a.m., at the Soldier Support Center, Room 138. Retired Col. Dick Crampton will offer military-to-civilian transition advice for service members and spouses who plan to leave the service in the next five years. For details, call the ACAP Center at (804) 734-6612.
FLASC Lunch The Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club will hold its first luncheon for the year on Sept. 20 at the Lee Club, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reservations are due by Sept. 14 at (808) 561-5756 or reservations@fortleespousesclub.com. The cost is $11. The luncheon will feature a Back-to-School Coupon Class. New memberships will be accepted at the luncheon: $20 for a full year or $10 for half a year.
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Club Beyond’s weekly meetings for 8th-12th graders begin on Sept. 11, 3-6 p.m., and for 6th and 7th grade students on Sept. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. Meetings will be at Memorial Chapel and consist of games, music, a short devotion, snacks and fun. Parents may attend the first meeting to receive a calendar of the year, fill out some forms and meet the leaders, Jeff Bourgeois and Renee Breaux. For details, email jbourgeois@clubbeyond.org or rbreaux@clubbeyond.org.
The Fort Lee Boy Scouts (Troop/Pack 912) will hold fall registration Sept. 15, 7 p.m., in the Boy Scout Hut, building, 4000, at the corner of B Avenue and 17th Street. The scouting program is open to all grade school-aged youths and adults who would like to volunteer for leadership positions or special projects.. For details, call the Scout Hut at (804) 734-4866 or the volunteer coordinator at 734-7827.
Marriage Enrichment Military members and spouses are invited to attend a Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Kenner Army Health Clinic, third floor. The seminar is based on Gary Chapman’s book, “The Five Love Languages.” Seminars are slated for Sept. 16, Nov. 18 and three dates in 2012 – Jan. 20, March 16 and May 18. Each four-hour seminar begins at 8 a.m. For details and enrollment, call the Army Community Service Advocacy Team at (804) 734-6381.
After-Hours Care To receive medical attention after duty hours, TRICARE beneficiaries may call the administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000 to reach the Kenner Army Health Clinic on-call provider.
FITNESS & SPORTS Wilderness Feat The FMWR Sports Office is looking for active duty Soldiers interested in representing Fort Lee in the 11th annual Wilderness Challenge, Oct. 6-8, in Fayette, W.Va. Teams must have three male and one female member. For details, call (804) 765-3057.
Trap, Skeet Shoots Skeet and trap shoots for members of the National Skeet Shooting Association or the Amateur Trapshooting Association are offered by the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. Cost varies. A skeet shoot is slated for Sept. 11. A trap shoot is
scheduled for Sept. 25. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 765-2210.
Fall Golf Classic The Software Engineering Center-Lee and Tactical Logistics Directorate will host its annual Fall Golf Classic on Oct. 14. The cost varies. Entries for four-person teams are due by Oct. 5. For details and registration, contact Chuck Johnson at (804) 734-7142 or chuck.johnson@us.army.mil.
Horseback Riding The FMWR Outdoor Recreation Center offers horseback riding sessions in Dinwiddie County. The cost is $20. The 1 p.m. sessions are slated for these dates, weather permitting: Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and 15, Nov. 5 and 19, and Dec. 3 and 17. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
Bike the Park FMWR Outdoor Recreation offers group bicycle rides Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, in Battlefield Park. Participants must call to set an appointment. Bike rentals and park passes are available at Outdoor Recreation. Trails and the pace of the rides are family-oriented. For details and pre-registration, call (804) 765-2212.
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Archery Shoots Seven divisions of competition are part of the 2011 3-D archery shoot set for Sept. 24. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders and $5 for youth. Shoots begin at 9 a.m. at the Outdoor Recreation Archery Range, building 10514. For details, call the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office at (804) 765-2212.
Women’s Self-Defense Women’s Martial Arts Self-Defense is a one-hour group exercise class that combines martial arts and self-defense techniques to improve physical fitness levels. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The cost is $69 a month or $8 a class. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
River Kayaking Kayaking expeditions on the Appomattox River conclude for the year on Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Roselyn Landing in Colonial Heights. The cost is $7 per session. Participants must register by the Monday before the outing. All equipment is provided by FMWR’s Outdoor Recreation Center. For details and registration, call (804) 765-2212.
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Art Classes at PAAL The Petersburg Area Art League is offering four classes in September. Two are adult workshops, one is a youth workshop and one is a four-week youth class. Cost varies. PAAL is at 7 E. Old St., Petersburg. For details, visit www.PAALart.org.
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OPEN HOUSE • SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 • 1-5 pm 5000 Lippingham Dr. • Chesterfield, VA 23831
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$299,500 Fast move, close to Fort Lee, VA. This beautiful large home 2917 sq. ft.on a big corner lot. All the formal rooms, 4 BRs, master suite, 1st floor. 2 full & 1 half baths. Rec room 1st floor bonus rm. 2nd floor. 2 car garage, irrigation system. Seller will help to buyer’s closing costs. Refrigerator, window treatments etc. will come with home.
Directions: Temple Ave to Colonial Heights turn right at Boulevard, turn left at Happy Hill Rd., left at Lippingham Stoney Glen sub division.
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