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Gen. Odierno thanks competing troops; says future will present ‘signiďŹ cant challenges’ SEE PAGE 3 VOLUNTEERS FIX FORGOTTEN PLACE OF HONOR It may take years to clear brush and refuse from a Henrico graveyard, but a Fort Lee worker says he’s determined to restore the site to a respectable condition SEE PAGE 14
TRAFFIC STATS Post Provost Marshal discusses top ticket offenses; asks for community’s help in obeying rules of road SEE PAGE 2
AFAP EXPLORES LOCAL ISSUES Free ďŹ tness classes, earlier child care hours among topics discussed at annual conference SEE PAGE 4
QUAKE DRILL Emergency manager discusses importance of planning, rehearsal during Virginia-wide ‘Shake-Out’ event today SEE PAGE 10
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LIFE
Running lessons open path to a smoother life journey 262nd QM Battalion Chaplain
“I therefore run not uncertainly. So fight I not as one that beats the air.” – St. Paul to the Corinthians. Running has taught me many lessons. I used to loathe it, but I learned to welcome the discipline it takes to put forth such an effort, and it has taught me some positive life lessons about the race of life all of us our running. Observation 1: lighten your load.
Being a heavy runner and/or one who is encumbered with a lot of clothing can really restrict movement and slow things down. St. Paul, who authored 14 books in the New Testament, alluded to this when he wrote, “Let us lay aside every weight ... and run with patience.” Gymnasts in ancient Greece took it to the extreme. They were stripped down, naked (gymnos) so they could be as light as possible. The point being made has a metaphorical meaning as well. Have we lightened our load? Are we
bogged down by excess weight? There are a multitude of problems that are allowed to lurk in the rucksacks we carry when we should be lightening them up. Problems will not go away by ignoring them. Have we actively dealt with the things that are weighing us down? As a person of faith, I believe the best way to do this is as King David said, “Cast your burdens upon the Lord, and he will sustain you.” Observation 2: Listen to a leader/coach. I learned the hard way
Post Provost Marshal discusses top traffic violations for FY14 The Provost Marshal’s Office here released its top traffic violation statistics for fiscal 2014 to increase awareness of common road problems on the installation and encourage safe driving habits by post motorists. Education and strict enforcement promotes safer traffic conditions for those traveling on Fort Lee, noted
Maj. David Martin, the officer in charge of the post police department. “My team is firmly committed to this,” he said. “It is our goal to make the streets of Fort Lee a safe place for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike. We can’t allow drivers to push the limits when traveling from point A to point B. Speeding is one of the leading causes of vehicle col-
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Commanding General ........ Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............Trish Muntean Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
about improper training when I injured myself while preparing for a run. I went alone and did not heed a running veteran’s advice. I think we all have the proverbial teenage “know-itall” within us. Yet realistically, what novice knows much about any field? Do we treasure, then, the advice and counsel of others in this race of life, or do we think we have all the answers? If so, we may soon find ourselves with an injury. After all, “in the multitude of counselors, there is safety.” Observation 3: Look
lisions and often results in personal injury and/or property damage.” Law enforcement officials here issued 746 speed-related citations since last October. That’s about 8 less than the previous year, but it still puts speeding at the top of the list for FY14 traffic violations. Another noteworthy item on that list is illegal parking – 141 citations were issued over the past 12 months. Common violations include parking in the grass, unauthorized vehicles in handicap spaces and blocking fire lanes. Proper parking is important, the PMO noted, because it contrib-
utes to safety and security, among other factors. “Parking is prohibited along any curb or roadway that does not have marked parking spaces, along any yellow painted curb that indicates a fire lane or along any shoulder in a manner to impede the flow of traffic,” emphasized Joseph Metzger, deputy PM. “It’s important to obey posted parking signs to alleviate traffic congestion, allow for emergency flow of traffic and comply with installation traffic regulations.”
'HEW 1RWLFHV Any persons or firms with debts owed to or having just claim against the estate of Pvt. Karissa Morgen Ulmer, deceased, formerly of Delta Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, 59th Ord. Brigade, Fort Lee, must contact 1st Lt. Danielle Bledsoe, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier. Call (804) 734-8767 or email danielle.a.bledsoe. mil@mail.mil. Any persons or firms with debts owed to or having just claim against the estate of Sgt. Jacknael Vazquez, deceased, formerly of Advanced Leadership Course (Ordnance), Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Fort Lee, must contact Capt. Yasheka Foster, the summary court martial officer for the Soldier. Call (804) 765-8420 or email yasheka.g.foster.mil@ mail.mil.
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COVER
Chaplain (Capt.) Michael Moody
ahead and do not worry about others passing you. During my first race in high school, I made this mistake. I was the new hurdler on the track. I looked behind me because my competition was inching up fast. As a result, I missed the hurdle and almost sprained my ankle. Worrying about what was behind me caused me to fall. Thus, it would do us well to heed the advice “forget what is behind and strive for those things that are before us.” I still am not the awesome runner I want to be, but the baby steps I have outlined have helped me come a long way both physically and in my own resiliency. May we all run with patience the race that is set before us.
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno chats with Staff Sgt. Jacob West who is representing the 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) during the 2014 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee Oct 9. For story and photos, see Page 3.
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno listens to a Best Warrior Competition event briefing from Sgt. 1st Class Eric Morris, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Combined Arms Support Command Warrior Training Center, Oct. 9 at a Fort Lee training range. Also pictured is Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III. During Odierno’s visit on the last day of the competition, he talked to many of the competing Soldiers and the evaluators from CASCOM. He thanked them for their professionalism and military service.
Gen. Odierno visits Fort Lee; gets first-hand look at BWC Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno paid a visit to Fort Lee on Oct. 9 to get a first-hand look at the annual Best Warrior Competition. The first stop on his itinerary was a BWC testing site where competitors were demonstrating their ability to lead troops while overcoming obstacles like transporting filled fuel cans across a rope bridge. He wandered throughout the area, taking the time to thank event coordinators and evaluators, the support staff and, most importantly, the competing Soldiers. Odierno was accompanied by Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III whose office sponsors the annual competition, as well as Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, Combined
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Support Soldiers from the 2014 Best Warrior Competition give feedback to Gen. Ray Odierno, Army Chief of Staff, during his tour of Fort Lee Oct. 9.
Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Parham Sr., CASCOM CSM. Twenty-eight individuals representing 14 Army commands vied for the titles of NCO and Soldier
of the Year during the fourday competition. In addition to the “leaders reaction course” that Odierno observed, the BWC events included the Army Physical Fitness Test, weapons ranges, mystery tasks, and warrior task and
battle drill lanes where the candidates demonstrated their knowledge and ability to perform combat survival skills. The competition concluded with an evening awards ceremony on Oct. 9 at the Lee Club. A story about the winners
is printed on Page 13. `“Thanks for doing this,” Odierno said often as he talked to the competing NCOs who were being tested at the LRC site. Addressing a small group of competitors, he noted, “I think the fact that you’re here says a lot about you. It means you were selected from a large group of people to participate, so that is noteworthy, first because you wanted to do this and second because of the amount of effort you put into it. “Part of being noncommissioned officers of the future is taking on challenges because we’re going to continue putting you in places where you have significant challenges. It’s about overcoming the unknown and figuring out solutions. That’s the kind of leaders we want. We want adaptable individuals who can think on their feet; who can accomplish things they may not be prepared to do or may not have seen before. Leaders like you will need to figure it out and make the right
decisions. “That’s why I think this (competition) is so important,” Odierno said. “Because the ways we pick who our best noncommissioned officers are is really how they think on their feet and what they can do mentally and physically. That’s the key… So I appreciate the effort you put into this, and I think it’s important when you get back to your units to talk about it and share this experience. I’m really very proud of you for doing this.” Odierno concluded his visit on the Ordnance Campus. There, he met retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins, a recent Medal of Honor recipient (see story on Page 12) who was invited to speak at the Best Warrior awards dinner. The final stop also included a walking tour of the Ordnance School and its Welder Training Bay. That was followed by a windshield tour of other training facilities and barracks construction sites prior to the Army chief’s departure.
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MacLaughlin Closed for Court Restoration MacLaughlin Fitness Center will be closed until Oct. 26 due to restoration of all racquetball and basketball courts. During this period, Clark Fitness Center will operate with the following hours – 4:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Monday- Friday; and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. For details, call (804) 734-6994.
New Starbucks Hours The Starbucks Café at the side entrance of the Main Exchange has new operating hours. It is open seven days a week, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The facility has been open since early June and offers many food items as well as roasted coffee beans, teas, many types of hot and cold drinks, coffee accessories and more. For details, call (804) 722-5387. Amy Perry
The Force Support working group skit shows a platoon sergeant explaining to his first sergeant why he can’t find care for his child at 4:30 a.m. – the time his advanced individual training platoon starts its physical fitness training. The skit was part of an Army Family Action Plan outbrief Oct. 9 at Liberty Chapel. Child care availability was one of many issues raised during the conference.
Childcare availability, more fitness classes among topics at annual AFAP conference Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
This year’s Army Family Action Plan conference came to a close Oct. 9 with an outbrief at Liberty Chapel. Command teams from across the installation attended the event. Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee, Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Parham Sr., CSM, CASCOM, and Col. Paul Brooks, garrison commander, were among those available to talk about the key issues discussed at the conference. The participants were divided into three groups that thought five submitted issues were the most important to pursue. During the outbrief, the participants created skits to illustrate their main points. The Family Support workgroup presented an issue of free fitness class availability. While there are some classes offered for free at Clark Fitness Center, it does not include every offering available. The next workgroup – Force Support – brought up two issues for further consideration: a leave transfer program for
military members and child care availability, particularly for platoon sergeants. While it was decided that the leave transfer program was an issue for higher headquarters, participants engaged in a lengthy discussion about child care availability. The issue stems from platoon sergeants needing to be on duty at 4:30 a.m. for physical fitness sessions for advanced individual training students. The sessions start early so Soldiers can make it through the dining facilities in time for their classes. Some parents have no other recourse for early child care other than the child development centers that open at 5:15 a.m. The outbrief attendees discussed different ways to solve this issue, including determining how many families were affected by the need for earlier child care, working with the dining facilities to see if there was a possible solution there and learning about a potential pilot program the Child, Youth and School Services will be starting soon. According to Donna Nelson, the CYSS director, this is a known issue, but it’s unknown how many people require SEE AFAP, PAGE 7
Toyland Grand Opening at Exchange Toyland will open at the Army and Air Force Exchange Oct. 18, 11 a.m. The event will include a balloon drop at 11 a.m., fingernail painting, face painting, games and more. Shoppers can buy clearance toys and receive an extra 25 percent discount. Patrons using a MILITARY STAR®Card will save 35 percent.
Exchange Bike Safety Gear The Army and Air Force Exchange offers a wide selection of personal protective equipment, which could make the difference between life and death when riding on two wheels. The DOD states motorcycle deaths among military members are expected to rise 20 percent in 2014. From DOD-approved helmets and gloves to vests and jackets, the Exchange has the latest gear designed to increase visibility and help protect riders. Riders can browse the Exchange PPE selection in store or online at www. shopmyexchange.com.
Security Division Open House The Fort Lee Security Division will hold a Security Awareness Open House, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in building 1107, first floor, room 139A. A light lunch of hotdogs, chips and water will be available 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For details, call Charles White at (804) 734-1569.
Trick-or-Treat Hours Fort Lee trick-or-treat hours are set for 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Post housing residents who plan to hand out treats should leave their porch lights on. Those who are not available or not interested should turn them off. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children during the neighborhood rounds. Provost Marshal Office personnel will conduct vehicle and bicycle patrols throughout the housing areas during the evening as an added safety measure. For any concerns or questions, call (804) 734-7400.
Host Families Requested The International Military Student Office at the Army Logistics University is always looking for community members on and off-post to serve as social sponsors for international students who attend classes at Fort Lee. The hosts help the students to learn more about the local community and make them feel welcome as visitors to the U.S. For details, call (804) 765-8159 or email rebecca.a.joyner2.civ@mail.mil.
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Calling the games an “attention-getter,” the FAP representatives said out-ofthe-box thinking is the best tool to raise awareness. “We knew we couldn’t limit ourselves to the routine posters and email blasts or we would just be ignored,” said Leverette, coordinator of the Fort Lee DVAM activities. “These sporting events added elements of active participation and entertainment. We had a great response from the troops who participated in the football tournament. They were definitely enthusiastic and got the message that our Army Family is a team that refuses to be defeated by domestic violence issues.”
Leverette also acknowledged the support of other military units across the installation. Two have organized morning physical training runs in recognition of the DVAM observance. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 23rd QM Bde., conducted theirs on Oct. 9 and Golf Company, 244th QM Battalion has a run scheduled for Friday at 5 a.m., starting in the parking lot near Liberty Chapel. “Our hope is that other organizations and offices on the installation will see or hear about this movement and join in,” Leverette said. “I believe we have increased participation and support significantly over
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the past few years, and that equates to wider dissemination of the stop domestic violence message. More involvement means greater recognition of the issues that lead to domestic violence and awareness of the programs that are available to help couples and families work through the rough patches. That’s our goal … we pledge to support the mission of training, advocating and raising awareness against domestic abuse.” Other DVAM activities include displays throughout post and informational announcements through email and the post newspaper. The article that appeared in the Oct.
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A 23rd Quartermaster Brigade team poses with the 1st-place plaque they received following the inaugural “Tackle” Domestic Violence Flag Football Tournament at Williams Stadium on Oct. 9. The QM Soldiers beat 59th Ordnance 13-7 during the contest. Also pictured are Domestic Abuse Victim Advocates Katrina Leverette (white shirt) and Tameika Rutherford, and Maj. Alex Shimabukuro, 262nd QM Battalion executive officer.
9 issue (available at www.ftleetraveller.com) highlighted some of the contributing factors to domestic violence and the counseling and support services that are available to members of the military community. They include
anger management sessions, Army Emergency Relief, family counseling home visits, couples retreats (organized by chapel programs), and more. – Staff Reports
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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT
6*7 -$0(6 %52:1 ,, The one person you most admire: “I would have to go with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. I think he’s a good role model with the various charities he’s involved in. I used to watch him when he was a wrestler, and I always wanted to be like him.” One lesson you like sharing with others: “Never be complacent.” The celebrity or historical figure you would like to meet: “I think it would be Martin Luther King Jr. I would want to experience his leadership style and personality up front.” One defining moment or event: “It was in Afghanistan (2010). I got shot in the forearm. We were on a convoy. A rocketpropelled grenade was fired toward the vehicle. It went through the door, bounced off some ammo that was sitting in the seat and knocked me unconscious. When I woke up, the first thing I looked at was my legs – to make sure I had them. It made me realize that life is precious, and you can’t take it for granted. That goes back to not being complacent. It made me appreciate life more and made me want to inform others that you have to stay on your toes.” Talk about your childhood: “It was not hard, but I started following the wrong crowd when I was a teenager, going to parties, etc. I found out later that path wasn’t for me because a lot of my peers were ei-
ther getting locked up or getting involved in the wrong things.” What would the Sgt. Brown of today say to the 17-year-old growing up in the nation’s capital? “First of all, I would say, ‘You need to pull up your pants (a reference to the saggy pants style of today’s youth); you need to get your life together by getting an education; you’ve got a long life ahead of you; don’t waste time out here not doing anything; and lead by example.’” Why you joined the Army: “I wanted to get out of my environment. It was pretty bad. There were other ways to get out, but those ways weren’t for me. I thought the military would be adventurous, and I joined knowing I would go to war.”
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How you define success: “Setting and accomplishing goals, going above the bar and succeeding.” How you stay motivated as a Soldier: “I keep myself physically fit, and I also am enrolled in college.” What it means to be a Soldier: “It means you will never leave a fallen comrade, you are mentally and physically tough, you train to be proficient in your warrior tasks and drills, you’re always professional and you always maintain your arms, equipment and yourself.” Some of the qualities you admire in leaders: “Not showing favoritism, upholding the standards and following the ‘Be, Know, Do’ leadership style. (Be, Know, Do is an expression that describes what leaders must do, know and do to accomplish the mission).” Some of the qualities you admire in your fellow Soldiers: “Being able to take the initiative and always being physically and mentally tough.” Best thing about the Army: “Being able to serve your country.” Worst thing about the Army: “Waking up early.” Goals: “Before I retire, I want to be at least a first sergeant. I want my master’s degree. I want to get that big house on the hill. I want to raise a family and set them up for success.”
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AFAP | Conference brings to light
issues within Fort Lee community Continued from page 4 the early service. In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, several centers will have a short try-out period to determine if it’s feasible to open earlier. Teacher availability and demand will influence the results of the trial. The last workgroup – Consumer Services – also brought up two issues: lack of a crossfunctional fitness space available and extending the dual-use bicycle and pedestrian sidewalk currently available in the housing area all the way to the Commissary and Main Exchange area. The sidewalk issue was discussed briefly and looking at funding options was one possible solution for it. The cross-function fitness space issue also was discussed at length as there’s not enough room in the fitness centers for that type of training. The issue has been raised on the installation before and the Family and MWR directorate have a fix that will be in place shortly.
Renovations to the Post Field House will be underway within the next few weeks to create a space for those interested in the function fitness classes, said Kyle Nelson, FMWR Sports Office. As the date for the opening nears, more information will be available in the Fort Lee Traveller and at www.leemwr. com. Lyons closed out the event by presenting the participants with certificates and said he appreciated the effort made by the work groups during the conference. “The work that you’re doing counts,” said Lyons. “Every single one of these issues – whether it’s going to get resourced or not – gets thrown into the hopper for arbitration. Some of the issues get solved quickly, while others may be more complicated and take additional resources. “The power of this type of grass roots effort is good, and I’ve always been impressed by that,” he continued. “I’m glad to see the energy and commitment here, and I want to thank the teams for participating.”
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Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters – National Capital Region, and Command Sgt. Maj. David O. Turnbull, CSM, JFH – NCR, pose for a photo with Fort Lee’s Military Mixed Master’s Team and their 1st place trophy from the Army Ten- Miler Competition Saturday. This is the third time the Fort Lee team has won that division in the past six years. There were four other teams that competed for Fort Lee. Pictured are Buchanan, Roland Hanks, Vicente Rivera, David Fabunan , Mysheka Foster, James Vardy, Michael White and Turnbull.
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Archaeological finds reveal Lee’s prehistory Have you ever wondered what Fort Lee was like before it became a military installation? Or even before European settlers arrived in the New World? Questions like this are what Fort Lee’s archaeologists consider as they study and preserve the history buried beneath our feet. Based on archaeological evidence found on Fort Lee, historians know the land has been used by people for more than 10,000 years. As there is no written record until the arrival of Europeans, archaeologists refer to this long time span as prehistory and divide it into three major periods: Paleoindian, Archaic and Woodland. Artifacts from all of these periods have been recovered on the numerous archaeology sites within Fort Lee’s boundaries. Each time period has unique characteristics that can be observed in the archaeological record on Fort Lee. The Paleoindian period, roughly 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, marks the beginning of human occupation in this region when roaming bands of hunter-gatherers followed herds of game into the area. At this time the forests of the region were mostly pine with a few hardwood trees like birch and beech. Fort Lee’s first inhabitants lived in small bands and roamed these forests hunting animals such as deer, moose and bears. The hunters of this time period used stone spear points with a distinctive groove in the center called a ‘flute.’ Fort Lee’s archaeologists have uncovered a portion of one such spear point here. As the Ice Age came to
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A fluted spear point of the Paleoindian Period, a notched spear point from the Archaic Period and a late Woodland Period arrow point that Fort Lee archaeologists have recovered. Hundreds of spear points have been found on the post site.
an end around 10,000 years ago, people adapted to the changing environment. Pine forests gave way to hardwoods, and the roaming hunter-gatherers became increasingly sedentary as they entered the Archaic Period. Semi-permanent camps were established along Virginia’s waterways including the Appomattox River and Bailey’s Creek. The characteristic fluted spear points of the Paleoindian Period were replaced by more efficient spear points with stemmed and notched bases. On Fort Lee, archaeologists have recovered hundreds of these spear points. Around 3,000 years ago a significant technological revolution occurred in Virginia. This is when ceramics appear in the archaeological record, signifying the start of the Woodland Period. Pottery is important because it indicates permanent settlements. A roaming band of hunter-gatherers would not carry around cumbersome clay pots to different campsites. It also implies a need for storage of surplus goods, suggesting agriculture had begun. The hunter-gatherers of the Archaic Period were
gone, replaced by agrarian farmers in permanent villages. Of course, some hunting still occurred. Late in the Woodland Period, around 800 AD, bow and arrow technology replaced the spears that had been used throughout most of Virginia’s prehistory. Fort Lee archaeologists have found thousands of fragments of clay pots used by the Woodland Period inhabitants. Many stone arrow points have been recovered on Fort Lee as well. To learn more about the prehistoric occupants of Fort Lee and to see some of the above-mentioned artifacts, visit the Regional Archaeological Curation Facility, building 5222, located on 22nd street behind the Quartermaster Museum. The facility is open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month there will be a special open house Oct. 30. Archaeologists will be on hand to give tours and demonstrate some of the techniques used to study Fort Lee’s past. – Fort Lee Regional Archaeological Curation Facility
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top traffic offenses for fiscal 2014 Continued from page 2 More serious among the FY 14 traffic incidents are the 14 instances of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol by Fort Lee-affiliated individuals. Although that number may seem relatively low, it is serious nonetheless. Multiple moving violations are not uncommon in situations involving DUI, Metzger noted. Initially, the motorist might be pulled over for speeding, failing to use a signal or talking on a cellphone without a hands-free device. “Put that into perspective – the fact that the individual’s judgment is probably impaired to the point where they’re not making good decisions and they’re adding another distraction. That’s bad news no matter how you look at it,” Metzger said. “The goal of the Fort Lee Police is to enhance traffic safety in our community and
to increase public awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.” Incidents involving the use of cellphones without a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle decreased significantly in 2014, likely due to recent changes in Virginia law that increases fines for first and subsequent offenses, and prohibits texting behind the wheel. A total of 66 citations were issued this year, compared to 161 in 2013. The list of FY14 traffic incidents also includes 83 vehicle accidents, 139 suspended licenses, 115 traffic control device violations and 91 invalid inspection stickers. Sharing his department’s commitment to “provide world-class law enforcement services to the Fort Lee community, 24/7,” Martin said it requires the dedication of each Fort Lee employee to adhere to fun-
Fiscal 2014 Traffic Violations Tickets included: • 746 – speed-rated • 141 – illegal parking • 139 – suspended licenses
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damental values in order to fulfill the organization’s mission. “We actively encourage the participation of each employee and emphasize the philosophy of community-oriented policing,” he added. “This philosophy allows law enforcement and residents to collectively identify and address crime and disorder concerns in our community, and develop ways to reduce and prevent problems from occurring in the future.” Consideration of the layout of Fort Lee, and where one might find the heaviest concentrations of traffic, leads to the realization that there are few places that are not
115 – traffic control devices 91 – invalid inspection stickers 83 – vehicle accidents 66 – cellphone use
impacted by busy roadways as motorist try to get from one location to another. Martin concluded. “With that in mind, we (post employees and residents) must share the responsibility for traffic safety,” he said. “We have to set the standard now so it’s understood that every member of Team Lee, to include our youngest drivers, takes vehicle safety very seriously.” (This is the third article in a four-part series being presented during Crime Prevention Month.) – PMO Police Operations and Staff Reports
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A few years ago, many Virginia residents would have scoffed at the notion of earthquake preparedness – relegating it to an issue that “west-coasters” only had to worry about. The nearby seismic event in August 2011, though, changed a lot of minds, and being prepared for a future quake is a little higher on the priority list for communities across the commonwealth these days. An annual preparedness exercise called the Great Central U.S. Shake-Out Drill takes place today at 10:16 a.m. Community members – including those at Fort Lee – can review, rehearse and refine response plans so they know what to do when future earthquakes occur. “While our installation is not within the New Madrid Seismic Zone, we learned in 2011 that we’re close enough to feel the effects and even sustain damage from the tremors of an earthquake that’s many miles away,” noted Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager with the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “As in all emergency situations,” he added, “the safety
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Linguist, Special Forces NCO take top Best Warrior honors
Recent MOH recipient visits Lee, shares story T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
There was plenty of evidence that recent Medal of Honor recipient and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins never lost his way as a Soldier. The 80-year-old, who visited Fort Lee Oct. 9 during the Best Warrior Competition, took a keen interest in the training at the range complex, greeted and shook hands with most everyone he met and laughed and lollygagged with Soldiers whenever he got the chance. Accompanied by his wife, Mary, and daughter, Mary-Ann Blake, the former Special Forces Soldier was asked during the training what he wanted for lunch. His response was a sharp, “I’ll have what the troops are having.” The troops were having meals readyto-eat. “It was my choice to have lunch with them,” he said with a trademark jovial, shoulder-heaving laugh later that afternoon. “I certainly enjoyed talking with those young Soldiers, and it was such a pleasure and honor, especially to see the quality of warrior that our Army is putting out today.” Fort Lee hosted the annual Best Warrior Competition Oct. 6-9. Adkins was guest speaker during the awards ceremony that took place at the Lee Club on the final evening. Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter of Fort Carson, Colo., and Spc. Thomas Boyd of Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, earned the titles of noncommissioned officer and Soldier of the year, respectively. Prior to the ceremony, Adkins said meeting the warriors was a memorable occasion.
“I was really impressed,” he said. “I wasn’t sure I was impressed with the activities as much as I was the quality of the Soldiers I saw.” During his tour, Adkins watched Soldiers demonstrate a run-through of the Leadership Reaction Course. He also was provided the opportunity to observe the warriors during land navigation. Adkins, who retired from the Army in 1978 after 23 years of service, was a hit with the Soldiers – competitors and support personnel – who greeted him at the ranges. His connection with the Army profession and its people during his visit was so pronounced that it appeared he never left. “What an awesome leader,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, who accompanied Adkins during his tour of the ranges. “It’s just amazing to me that at 80 years of age he’s still out and about, still passionate about Soldiers and very humble. He’s definitely a person everyone should emulate.” Staff Sgt. Peter Wojcik, the NCO in charge of the M203 lane during the competition, said Adkins is the real deal. “He is 100-percent a Soldier,” he said, noting how grounded he was.. “It’s like he took his uniform off, put it in the closet and put it back on.” Adkins donned the uniform in 1956 after dropping out of college. He was trained as an administrative clerk but changed his MOS because he desired “more field activity,” eventually serving three tours in Vietnam during his 13 years as a special operator. During the second stint to
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Staff Sgt. Adam White, a Best Warrior Competition contestant, shakes hands with retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, a recent Medal of Honor recipient, during a break in action Oct. 9 at the Fort Lee range complex. Adkins was slated to be the guest speaker for the Best Warrior awards ceremony scheduled for the evening hours. White represented the U.S. Army Pacific Command at BWC.
Southeast Asia, he was part of a 17-man Special Forces team whose mission was to train roughly 400 indigenous personnel in the A Shau Valley region to fight the North Vietnamese. Enemy forces attacked the Special Forces training camp the morning of March 9, 1966. What ensued was a 38hour battle and aftermath in which Adkins manned mortars, absorbed various direct hits, dragged comrades out of the line of fire and helped the survivors to escape. His heroics were such that the president remarked there was insufficient time to recount them all. “I have to be honest,” said the president at the Sept. 15 ceremony at the White House. “In a battle and daring escape that lasted four days, Bennie performed so many
acts of bravery we actually don’t have time to talk about all of them.” Adkins is comfortable talking about the experiences, each time paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the battle. He said they are partly his motivation to use his newfound notoriety to affect today’s fighting men and women. “At this stage of the game, my role is to be supportive of the military” in helping it to attract and retain the best individuals for the job, he said. Adkins, who likes to sail his pontoon boat and work in his garden, said he looks forward to his new role, noting he has been fortunate to have worked at various professions – Soldier, accountant
and teacher – and has been successful at all of them. “I’ve had three great professions and the fourth will now be supporting that Soldier that’s downrange,” he said. Adkins was initially submitted for the Medal of Honor by his commander, then Capt. David Blair. It was downgraded to the Distinguished Service Cross that Adkins said he “wore proudly for 48 years.” Blair continued to fight for him, said Adkins, benefiting from additional witnesses and changes in federal law. Adkins said he received a phone call from the president during the early summer. Blair is a retired Special Forces colonel who currently resides in Florida.
The Best Warrior competition concluded Oct. 9 and the winners were: Non-commissioned Officer of the Year – Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter, a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Fort Carson, Colorado. Soldier of the Year – Spc. Thomas Boyd, a cryptologic linguist with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 500th Military Intelligence Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The Army excelled at keeping the competition a mystery, Carpenter said, and this was a special compliment coming from a Special Forces Soldier proficient in Military Information Support Operations. None of the graders gave so much as a clue throughout the week’s events, he said. Although his training keeps him in top-notch shape, Carpenter said the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear portion of the exercise was the most difficult because he had to perform first aid and carry a wounded patient, all while wearing cumbersome CBRN gear. Fortunately, he said the weather was cool enough to keep him going. The weapons portion was his favorite – shooting and assembling the M-4 carbine and Squad Automatic Weapon, as well as the livefire portion. He also liked land navigation, which he said was “a relaxing stroll in the woods.”
Asked after his win why he joined the Army, he replied with a blush that he needed to pay back his student loans. His advice to aspiring Best Warriors: “study hard, get into shape and represent your unit well.” Like Carpenter, Boyd is in a military occupational specialty where keeping secrets is important. He said he couldn’t disclose which languages he learned as a linguist, but admitted that his British accent came from living in London for much of his life. His dad is a U.K. citizen and his mother American. Boyd had dual citizenship but renounced his U.K. birthright to get his top-secret clearance. However, he still has a lot of friends in the U.K., where he earned his master’s degree in War Studies at Kings College in London. He too said his win was a big surprise and it hasn’t sunk in yet. One thing that Boyd admitted was that as a cryptologic linguist, the job involves a lot of desk work. The physical aspect, he said, is just as important to Soldiers and he hopes to instill that discipline in his Soldiers; albeit in a persuasive and friendly manner. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III arrived here Oct. 9, to view the events and speak with the Soldiers. “You’ll run into tough problems wherever you go,” Odierno told a noncommissioned officer competitor. “You’ve got to figure out how to solve it, and we
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III congratulates Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter on being named NCO of the Year.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III congratulates Spc. Thomas Boyd on being named Soldier of the Year.
depend on you to do that. I know it took a lot of work to get here. “You’re representing a lot of noncommissioned officers here,” he continued, “so I really, truly appreciate the great leadership you’ve shown and the great effort you’ve put into this.” Odierno then spoke to the entire group of 28 during a break in the competition. “To be noncommissioned officers and good Soldiers, it’s about that mix of the physical and the mental,” he said. “You’ve got to be physically fit. You’ve got to be mentally capable of making decisions, especially when you’re getting tired. Part of this is to stress yourself physically and thinking through problems while under that stress.
“Being noncommissioned officers in the future is about taking on challenges. We’re going to continue putting you in places where significant challenges exist,” he continued. “It’s about overcoming those and overcoming unknown and figuring out the right solutions. That’s the kind of leaders we want; adaptable leaders who can think on their feet, who can accomplish tasks you might not be prepared to do and might not have seen before, but now have to figure out.” Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins, who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War, visited the Best Warrior competitors while they were out in the field testing. “I was impressed with
the quality of the Soldiers that I’d seen,” he said, adding that he wants to continue to be an ambassador for the Army and the U.S. military. Having received the Medal of Honor recently, there are a lot more requests for appearances and speaking engagements than he previously had. Adkins was the guest speaker at the awards ceremony, where he recounted some of his exploits, including the incident where a tiger saved his life during a firefight in the jungles of South Vietnam. “I love cats to this day,” he added. The tiger scared away North Vietnamese forces who had his small band of warriors surrounded and overwhelmed. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, last year’s winner of the Best Warrior competition, said it was an honor to meet Adkins just prior to the awards ceremony. Like Adkins, Manella said he’s been busy with ap-
pearances and speaking engagements. The highlight of the past year, he noted, was parachuting from a French aircraft during the June D-Day 70th anniversary of the landings. He and the French soldiers landed on Normandy beach. He also got to jump with the British in England. Manella, who is in the Army Reserve, said he’s helped mentor one of the Reserve Soldiers who’s competing this year. While he is happy to mentor and help others, he remarked that he has gotten a lot of help himself from Army and Veterans Affairs health care providers, who assisted him through a traumatic brain injury and recovery. Besides continuing to represent the Army as the 2013 Best Warrior, Manella said he hopes to inspire others with traumatic brain injury to overcome the stigma by coming forward and asking for help.
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Tim Blanks served in the Virginia National Guard for 8 years – deploying twice – and is using his leadership skills to help create a plan to restore an abandoned African-American cemetery as part of a senior business class at Virginia State University. Blanks, an intern in the Defense Contract Management Agency in Richmond, is taking a capstone strategic planning course in the Reginald F. Lewis College of Business that seeks to honor the final resting place for thousands at East End Cemetery. The16-acre site straddles Richmond and Henrico County, and is part of the Four Cemeteries at Evergreen, where many of Virginia’s most influential African-Americans are buried. “We all fell in love with the project immediately when it was presented to us,” recalled Blanks, who works as an agency program coordinator at DCMA. “This is a human issue. All of us are going to die one day. So, we just felt nobody’s remains should be treated this way,” he said. Established in 1897, much of the long-neglected private East End site resembles a jungle – overgrown in ivy, high grass, vines, brush and fallen trees. It also has been used as an illegal dump for tires and trash for many years. The majority of an estimated 12,000 burial plots, gravestones and markers
Tiara Peterson, a Virginia State University student; Cynthia Davis, a mother of a student, and Linsey Pleasant, VSU student, clear weeds at East End Cemetery Saturday. Pleasant’s great-grandmother and grandmother are buried at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Tim Blanks, a DCMA employee in Richmond, and former sergeant in the Virginia National Guard, reads the headstone of a World War 1 Soldier at the East End Cemetery Saturday. The abandoned resting place for an estimated 12,000 Richmonders has served as a dump site for tires and other trash and has been overgrown with weeds and thick brush for many years. His class at Virginia State University is working on a plan to restore the cemetery and attract volunteers.
are engulfed in this dense forest. No perpetual care fund was set up during its history and only a few family members and volunteers have attempted to maintain it, Blanks said. “It was frustrating to see a cemetery in that condition, but it’s heartwarming we can do something about it,” he said. “We connected on an emotional level and wanted to make a large impact,” said Blanks. The cemetery holds an undetermined number of graves of veterans from World War I, World War II and the Korean War. About 50 have been located at East End. “When you see
all the graves of veterans with tires stacked in front of them, it’s just crazy,” he said. In their research during the first days of the class in August, they learned that Rosa Dixon Bowser, one of the first black registered teachers in Richmond, is buried in East End as well as other influential AfricanAmericans. “When you see all these people who did great things, and then learn their grave site is basically a dump site, we collectively took it as an insult and said ‘how could we let this happen.’” The class of 33 is actively involved in various
aspects of the plan, he noted, which focuses on community outreach, marketing and finance. He noted photographs shown by his professor in the early days of the class created a big discussion and the students soon visited the cemetery. “The pictures could not do it justice as far as how bad it really was,” noted Blanks. “‘There is no way, we said. This can’t be a cemetery.’” A business marketing major in his last semester at VSU, Blanks did not know about the terrible plight of the cemetery before taking the course. The students have moved for-
ward with their strategic Shuck. plan while volunteering at “From day one, we had the cemetery more than 10 to get the ball the ball rolltimes on Saturdays and one ing,” said Blanks. “Our Wednesday. overall objective is to creJohn Shuck, a lead vol- ate a strategic plan to gain unteer with Virginia Roots, perpetual care for the cema local nonprofit that fo- etery. We also want to get cuses on restoring cem- the word out that more eteries, has worked pas- volunteers are needed. It’s sionately over six years to community-based learning restore both the larger ad- using classroom theories jacent Evergreen Cemetery and applying to real world and most recently East End situations.” since early summer. The students plan to pass “We mostly get students it on to the next business to help and can’t seem to class at the end of the seget many adults to come mester for more work. out,” said Shuck at the Blanks enlisted in the start of a volunteer cleanup National Guard in 2002 gathering Saturday on a after graduation from bleak, rainy. Despite the Petersburg High School. wet weather, the volun- A native of Birmingham, teer effort drew more than Ala., he lived in many parts 82 volunteers including of the U.S. and Panama, students from VSU and since his father, Ray Virginia Commonwealth Blanks served in the U.S. University, faculty mem- Army as a supply sergeant. bers and many friends and The elder Blanks retired as student family members. In a staff sergeant at Fort Lee addition, some regular vol- after nearly 22-years in the unteers turned out to help military. clear a small section of “I got out of the military organic debris. “We have as a sergeant,” Blanks said. plenty of tools but just need more volunteers,” noted SEE CEMETERY, PAGE 19
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Nearly 25 NCOs, warrant officers, officers and Department of Army Civilians of the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, attended a Leader Professional Development session at the Defense Logistics Agency headquarters at Fort Belvoir and the Marine Corps Museum at Quantico Oct. 2. Attendees received briefings from commanders from both DLA-Energy and Army Petroleum Center as well as a walk-through tour of the museum.
WASHINGTON – The Army has nine Stryker brigade combat teams, three of which now sport the survivability enhancement known as a “Double V Hull.” The Army acquisition executive has approved procurement of a fourth such brigade. The converted Strykers also will have other engineering improvements, to include a chassis upgrade, more powerful engine and higher-amp generator, said Lt. Col. Jason Toepfer, the program manager for Stryker development, speaking at the 2014 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition. In the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Army expects to begin converting not more than 360 existing “flat-bottom” Stryker combat vehicles into the safer Double V Hull, or DVH, variety. The
cost of the conversion, which will be completed inside the Army’s organic industrial base, at places like Anniston Army Depot, Ala, is about 30 percent less than purchasing a new such vehicle outright, Toepfer said. Those converted vehicles bound for a fourth Stryker brigade combat team also will get updates that are part of an engineering change proposal that will compensate for some performance issues previous Strykers have suffered as a result of the conversion from flat-bottom to DVH. Toepfer also said Army leaders are considering additional enhancements for the Stryker. The full plan for those enhancements, not yet entirely crystallized, will include improving lethality and networkability. Toepfer did say one such improvement might include a Javelin anti-tank missile mounted on a remotely operated weapons system.
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Hydrant testing to start soon The Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services Division, in cooperation with the Virginia American Water Company, will begin annual fire hydrant testing on Oct. 24. The testing will continue throughout the first three weeks of November. National Fire Protection Agency Standards require fire hydrants to be tested every five years. With approximately 600 on the installation, Fort Lee firefighters are required to test more than 100 fire hydrants each year to ensure they work properly. Testing also allows foreign debris to be flushed from the water lines, which can be harmful to fire apparatus pumps. During testing, firefighters will remove the caps and then operate the hydrant to allow
water to flow from each one. While this testing is in progress, the Fort Lee community should be aware of the following: • Firefighters will be working in close proximity to the roadway. Motorists are urged to slow down for their safety and the safety of the firefighters. • Large amounts of water may be released onto the roadway. Again, motorists are urged to slow down as the water can pool and cause vehicles to hydroplane. • During testing of hydrants, the water may become somewhat brownish due to sediment in the pipes being stirred from the larger than normal amount of water flowing through the main. If this occurs, simply run the tap for
approximately five minutes and the water should clear. Avoid doing laundry for several hours while the hydrants are being tested in your area. Refer to the schedule to determine when firefighters will be in your area to test the fire hydrants. If you have any questions concerning the testing program, contact the on-duty assistant chief at (804) 734-7950 or 734-6041. Keep in mind that testing may be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather. As always, caution should be exercised anytime motorists or pedestrians see fire apparatus and emergency services personnel working in close proximity to the roadways.
Testing schedule The hydrant testing locations will be in the following areas: Oct. 24: Buna Circle, Bataan Road, Coral Sea Drive, Battle Drive, Yorktown Drive near CYSS Campus Oct. 27: 38th Street and Grant Avenue, 41st Street, Yorktown Drive, Cassino Road Nov. 3: Bastogne Drive, Ardennes Road, Saint Lo Road, Normady Road, and Jackson Circle Nov. 6: Tora Bora Road, Desert Storm Court, Kabul Court, Khe Sahn
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Staff members and children from the installation’s Child Development Centers participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Friday on the Child, Youth and School Services Campus. Before the walk, the staff members held a short program to help increase awareness of the issue. October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Moving forward part II; ‘Road to Resilience’ Dr. James Walker KAHC Care Support Program Manager
In a previous Traveller column, I discussed the impact of loss, the stages of grief that individuals experience when dealing with it, and briefly mentioned resilience as a coping strategy. This article elaborates on that last point. In spite of their thoughts or feelings, people generally adapt well over time to difficult life-changing situations and stressful conditions. What enables them to do so? Resilience – a condition that is strengthened by multiple factors including personal relationships, community support, spirituality (a belief in a greater good) and so forth. Research has shown that resilience is ordinary, not extraordinary. Notable examples of this include the response of many Americans to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In more recent history, individuals have witnessed personal and community comebacks from school shootings, bomb attacks, natural disasters and more. Being resilient doesn’t mean a person is immune to sadness, pain or grief. In fact, the road to resilience is likely to involve considerable emotional distress. Furthermore, resilience is not a trait that people have or do not have. It involves behaviors, thoughts and actions that can be learned and developed by anyone.
Combinations of factors contribute to resilience. Many studies show that caring and supportive relationships within and outside the family are a primary factor. Interactions that create love and trust, provide role models, and offer encouragement and reassurance help bolster a person's resilience as well. Contributing factors also include the following: • The capacity to make realistic plans and take steps to carry them out. • A positive view of one’s self and confidence in strengths and abilities. • Skill in communication and problem solving. • The capacity to manage strong feelings and impulses. Building resilience requires varying strategies. People do not react the same to traumatic and stressful life events; therefore, an approach to building resiliency that works for one person might not work for another. There are external influences, like cultural beliefs, that also need to be considered. They could impact how a person communicates feelings and is expected to act during times of adversity. To build or nurture resiliency, consider the following strategies: Make connections. Good relationships with family members, friends or others are important. Accepting help and support from those who care and will listen
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wants to create a perpetual care plan Continued from page 14 “The military gave me confidence and a foundation in dealing with people. Those leadership skills – learning how to organize and coordinate a large group of people – and planning, are so important. Being able to observe the officer corps do the planning and the enlistment corps executing helped me with this project. Seeing all aspects of the military was great. In the first days of class when I saw some people a little confused, I stepped up and said let’s use a swat analysis. What are our strengths, weaknesses?� Blanks served on active duty in the National Guard for more than six years. While deployed with the 2nd Battalion, 111th Field Artillery, Alpha Battery in Iraq and Kuwait, he was a gunner and later a military guard. After his National Guard service, he returned to Kuwait as a civilian guard for a year. “Tim is great,� said Dr. Kim Bower,
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Club Beyond | Every Monday Club Beyond programs for middle school and high school students are offered each Monday at Memorial Chapel. The middle school group meets from 5:45-7:15 p.m., and the high school program is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Each session will have games, food, music and more. Friends can have fun and share their faith together. For details, call (804) 731-9851.
Job Fair | Oct. 22 A job fair sponsored by JobZone will be offered Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club. This event is for active and retired military members, wounded warriors, reservists, DOD Civilians and family members. Employers expected include defense, commercial and financial companies, federal and state agencies, colleges and universities, and more. To preregister and post a resume, visit jobzoneonline.com. All participating companies will have access to the resume database. For details, call (434) 263-5102 or email janet.giles@jobzoneonline. com.
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Fort Lee Oktoberfest | Oct. 25 Fort Lee will host Oktoberfest Oct. 25, 5-10 p.m., at the Post Field House. The event will include performances by Schenicklefritz and the Oompahs and authentic German dances by the Hirschjager Dancers. German food and beer will be available. The entry cost is $6 for adults and free for children under 12. The public is invited to this annual program. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
Kenner Infection Prevention Week | Oct. 19-25 Kenner Army Health Clinic will celebrate International Infection Prevention Week Oct. 19-25. This observance raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays in improving patient safety. The 2014 theme is Antibiotic Resistance. Kenner will have an information table display Oct. 20-24 in the pharmacy lobby. For details, call Deneen Archer at (804) 734-9028.
College Grad Ceremony Registration | Ongoing College graduates who have not participated in a graduation ceremony will be honored Nov. 21, 1 p.m., at Liberty Chapel. All Soldiers, family members, retirees and DOD Civilians who have completed or are within six-semester hours of completing an academic degree or certificate are invited to participate. For details, email barbara.a.threatt. civ@mail.mil.
ACS ACS EFMP Activities | Oct. 21-24 The Exceptional Family Member Program has scheduled several free activities in October.
The EFMP “4x2” Lego Club will get together Oct. 21, 6-7 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. . A Fall Family Social is slated for Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m., at ACS. An EFMP 101 Basics Workshop is set for Oct. 24, 10-11:30 a.m., at ACS. To RSVP for the programs, call (804) 734-7965 or email keiandria.n.dickerson.ctr@mail.mil.
YOUTH CYSS Youth Wrestling Registration | Thru Oct. 31 Child, Youth and School Services will continue registration for the wrestling season through Oct. 31, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at Parent Central Services, building 10624, Yorktown Drive. The program is for youth, ages 5-13. The cost is $45 for military, DOD Civilians and contractors, and $50 for non-DOD civilians. Coaches also are needed for the upcoming sports seasons. Training is available. For details, call (804) 765-3852.
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Petersburg Wellness Engagement will present the production “Changes Choices: Life and Death Decisions” Oct. 16, 6:308:30 p.m., at the Tabernacle Community Life Center, 418 Halifax St. The event is free and includes dinner and door prizes. The play is by The Conciliation Project. For details, email wepetersburg@ gmail.com or call (804) 862-1104 ext. 301.
Petersburg National Battlefield will present a special program on Civil War Propaganda Oct. 18, 2 p.m., at the Eastern Front Visitor Center. The free program will focus on the different types of propaganda used during the Civil War and the people who specialized in this style of psychological warfare. For details, call (804) 732-3531, ext. 200.
Appalachian Trail Hike | Oct. 18 Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering an 8-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail Oct. 18, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Participants will meet at the Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road, and travel to Shenandoah National Park. The cost is $38 per person. It is a moderate-difficult hike. For registration, call (804) 318-8735.
Drive a Vehicle Fundraiser | Oct. 18 Matoaca High School will hold an event to raise $6,000 in support of the Parent Teacher Organization Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Longhouse Lane, Chesterfield. This fundraiser is part of Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 UR School program with Crossroads Ford. Community members will have the opportunity to raise money by test-driving a vehicle. For every person who participates, the school will receive $20, up to $6,000.
Drivers must be 18 or older and have a valid license. For details, call Phyllis Jenkins at (804) 768-8712 or 335-8388.
Coupon Workshops | Oct. 22, 25 Two coupon workshops are set for Oct. 22 and 25 in Hopewell and Prince George County. The Oct. 22 session will held 11 a.m. 2 p.m., at River View on the Appomattox Health and Rehabilitation Center, 201 Epps St., Hopewell; and the Oct. 25 program is slated for 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Prince George Public Library, 6605 Courts Drive. Participants will learn about restaurant, retail and grocery coupons, how to be a smart shopper, why a sale is not necessarily a “good” price, “fake” grocery store deals, and more. For details email kupongirl50@yahoo. com or call (804) 481-6503
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9207 Barrows Ridge Ct. – Exquisite, Perkinson Homes transitional, ready for new owners! This fabulous stone & hardiplank home features an open floor plan to include a 2 story great room, formal dining, gourmet kitchen with grand island & breakfast nook as well as a 1st floor master and additional bedroom, full bath, mud room & separate utility room! The covered porch features a wonderful gas fireplace and overlooks the private, 2 acre cul-de-sac lot with sod & irrigation! This is truly a great place to call home! $512,000.
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