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Leaders dish up delicious holiday meals SEE PAGE 12 ARMY CID OFFICE ISSUES HOLIDAY SCAM WARNING Crooks have cooked up new vehicle ‘surprise-and-grab’ schemes, phone scams to purloin the personal property of unwary travelers, Christmas shoppers SEE PAGE 4
JOB TRAINING Teens at Fort Lee are gaining valuable work experience through a youth center program called ‘HIRED!’ SEE PAGE 6
SUSTAINMENT TROOPS DEPLOY Multiple units arrive in Senegal to begin support operations for U.S. Army Africa team SEE PAGE 14
THINK SNOW DPW ofďŹ cials discuss Fort Lee’s severe winter weather plan; what’s expected from building occupants SEE PAGE 17
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BELONG
Chaplain (Maj.) James Lester 23rd Quartermaster Brigade Chaplain
“Still looking for a home in a world where I belong, where the weak are finally strong, where the righteous right the wrongs, still looking for a home in a world where I belong.” These lyrics are from the song “Where I Belong” by the music group Switchfoot. The words are simple but so telling of our day. Each one of us is looking for a place to belong – a safe place where good wins
over evil, the bad guys lose and the good guys win. We grow up in a world of super heroes, pretending as children that we are Superman, Batman or Captain America. We play Army and win every battle, defeating the enemies of our country. We plan to live in a safe world when we grow up, and in order to do our part, we join the great big family called the Army not really knowing what we are getting ourselves into, not knowing what to expect but still hoping that we will be heroes.
/HWWHU WR WKH (GLWRU $ 6ROGLHU·V SHUVSHFWLYH RQ +ROLGD\ +HOSHU As a child, my life revolved around the holidays. I anticipated Christmas morning all year round … waking up early finding presents under the tree, lights, hot chocolate, friends and family. My childhood would be bleak without it. As an adult, the magic of the holidays comes from giving that special gift to others. As a member of the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade team, I volunteered a few hours the last two Saturdays to build bikes and sort toys for military families benefiting from
the Holiday Helper program. The fun of this service was to be part of the camaraderie and giving back. In one room, one could see the strength of our Fort Lee community. I can only imagine the faces of my fellow Soldiers as they walk into the holiday toystore that was created especially for them. It is filled with hundreds of gifts separated into different age groups for girls and boys. I know my battle buddies’ young children will wake up with starlite eyes to a scene of presents,
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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.
toys, and decorations adding to the love that every child deserves who would otherwise not be able to purchase presents. It did not take long to understand what motivated the organizers of the Holiday Helper Program to be part of this ongoing nonprofit, 100 percent volunteer organization. You could see the love in their eyes as they bragged about all the donations from the many local businesses and community organization that freely gave in the spirit of the benevolent holi-
with the guidance of the NCO they know they will be OK. Many of them are just fresh out of high school and are so young, and yet they stand tall with the belief they can conquer the world. Our cadre set an example each week in how they motivate, encourage and attempt to put the minds of these young Soldiers at ease. Each week, we graduate a new class of Soldiers prepared and ready to face our nation’s enemies. They have come far in the short time they have been here. They have learned skills to make a difference in all the actions the Army supports, whether it is fighting in a far off land or giving a clean cup of water to a child. These are the finest Soldiers in the world. They have found a place where they belong, and they have a hope for a bright future as part of a new family.
day season. Giving back to the community is something the military not only endorses, but I know senior leaders like Col. Mary Beth Taylor, Lt. Col. Renee L. Mann, Maj. Kemau A. Whittington and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas J. Kelly – to just name a few – believe in as active volunteers themselves. Besides brushing up on some of my parental skills in building children’s toys, I was part of something bigger than myself. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to be part of Holiday Helper and making a difference in the lives of military families this holiday season. – 1st Lt. Ryan C. Smith, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade,
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1st Lt. Ryan Smith puts together a bicycle while volunteering at Holiday Helper.
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Army offers place for all to belong
Each day, I’m surrounded by heroes, whether it is the old Soldier who has walked before me and tells stories of WWII, or the fresh-face private who talks about home and why he joined, stories of his mom, dad or another relative, of people he knows who have served the Army. Each of us shares a bond that unites us for eternity. We are connected to the past and future. Each one of us belongs, and has found a place where we make a difference. We are one family, Soldiers for Life. Every week at Fort Lee, we receive young Soldiers fresh from basic training. They are excited, fearful and some just full of a ton of worry not knowing what to expect. As they are shepherded off the bus into formations by the platoon sergeant, different emotions flood the young Soldier, but
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An advanced individual training Soldier hands his plate to Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, Chief of Ordnance and commandant of the U.S. Army Ordnance School, during the Nov. 27 Thanksgiving meal at the Samuel Sharpe Dining Facility on the Ordnance Campus. For photos, see Page 12.
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Lee holiday festivities include emergency services Santa Run Patrick Buffett Managing Editor
A convoy of fire trucks and military police vehicles will escort Santa Claus through Fort Lee’s residential areas during the annual Directorate of Emergency Services Santa Run set for Dec. 14, starting just after 5 p.m. Community members will hear fire truck horns as the procession approaches each destination on post. The route begins with the 266th and 244th Quartermaster Battalion barracks areas, followed by the 59th Ordnance Brigade barracks complex, Jackson Circle, and the Jefferson, Harrison, Madison, Monroe, Washington Grove and Adams Chase housing areas, in that order. The convoy also will pass through the 262nd QM Bn .barracks complex before the conclusion of the event. “We are proud to team up with the Fort Lee Fire Department for this fun and festive holiday tradition,” said Maj. David
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The Directorate of Emergency Services annual Santa Run traveled through the housing and other installation areas last year. From left, Santa (Investigator Murray Trelford), McGruff (Spc. Joshua Lam), Capt. John Roeleveld, Capt. Louis Ostmann, Kevin Hamel, Master Sgt. Timothy Wilson, and Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Pinkerton pose before the event. Each year, the event parades throughout the post and Santa passes out treats to the Fort Lee community. (Contributed Photo)
Martin, post Provost Marshal. “The rewards of the Santa Run are many. It promotes the spirit of community here. It’s a mo-
rale-builder; I think parents and Soldiers enjoy it just as much as the kids do. It’s also a great opportunity to increase the vis-
CFC contributions could top last year’s; online signup encouraged David Vergun Army News Service
WASHINGTON – This year’s Combined Federal Campaign contributions for the entire Department of Defense are 85 percent ahead of last year’s pace at this time in the drive, said a CFC loaned executive. While 85 percent seems high, the goal of $11.3 million is just 30 percent attained, said Pete Rossi, who was at the Pentagon last week with other volunteers raising awareness and ginning up interest with a bake sale. People tend to put off contributing until near the end of the campaign, which this year goes from Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, he said. “I think
there will be a strong finish this year.” The low contributions last year, Rossi said, were almost certainly the result of sequestration and furloughs, something that fortunately didn’t occur this year. CFC is encouraging people to go online
ibility of the installation’s first responders. “Part of caring for the community is reminding everyone
to donate. There are a number of reasons to donate online said Giselle Whitfield, a DODloaned executive from the Army Acquisition Support Center, Fort Belvoir. First, donations can be done at home or any place with Internet access, she said. Second, the online catalog lists 25,000 charitable organizations, as opposed to just 4,000 in the print catalog. Third, personal information is more secure online than by paper, she said, explaining a person’s Social Security number is more protected online than on paper, which someone has to carry around and then enter online anyway. The DOD is moving away from paper enrollment, and by 2016, that will be the only way to enroll, she said, noting that this year and next are transition years away from paper. To enroll online, Whitfield said, go to
we want them to think safety during the holiday break – to be aware of risks that can lead to accidents, injury or loss of property in the home or out on the road,” Martin also noted. Our presence during this event offers that subtle reminder. I suppose you could equate it to a community-wide pep rally for holiday safety and accident prevention in addition to the fun it offers for spectators.” The Santa Run may cause brief traffic delays as the procession crosses or travels along primary roadways, Martin noted. Motorists are asked to be patient and not take unnecessary risks like attempting to pass the convoy unless directed to do so by the military police. Furthermore, post residents should closely monitor their children as the procession passes through the housing areas. Do not allow youngsters to run toward moving emergency vehicles and remind them to look both ways before crossing any streets to get a closer look at the activities. Updates about the Santa Run – i.e. postponement due to inclement weather – will be posted on the ArmyFortLee Facebook page. For other information or questions, contact the PMO at (804) 734-7417.
MyPay, and click on the CFC link under the Pay Changes category on the main page. The following area contains step-by-step instructions. Not everyone likes to do things online, she admitted, relating that at a visit to a certain unit, there were a lot of older people who just preferred paper. The long transition away from paper will be used to persuade and assist people like them to go online. Every DOD unit has a CFC campaign manager who is designated to assist anyone needing help in contributing. Also, each command runs its own CFC campaign, and many have found really creative and fun ways to get people to contribute, she said. Fort Lee also is participating in the annual drive. Unit representatives have been provided booklets and donation forms. Participants can use the donation forms or go online to donate.
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CID warns of new carjacking scam, provides holiday safety tips QUANTICO – The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is warning the greater Army community about a new carjacking scam targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers. Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, special agents were recently alerted through law enforcement channels about a new ploy, where criminals use the lure of free cash as a distraction. The crime provides crooks a window of opportunity to swoop in and rob an unsuspecting victim of their belongings, including their vehicle. “What we’ve heard is criminals will place a $100 bill, usually on an individual’s windshield under the wiper blade, and while the victim is distracted and gets out to retrieve the cash, the criminals use the element of surprise to approach the vehicle and rob the victim of their belongings and car,” said Special Agent Mark Kerr, a CID agent with Headquarters, Army CID. “It’s the perfect distraction during the holiday season, because everyone could use a little extra cash, especially if it’s free.” According to the state of Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office the scam, initially reported to Prince George’s County law enforcement, has the potential to spread throughout the country. However, steps can be taken by the public to ensure their safety to combat this scam. Kerr said that should anyone discover money on their vehicle, to quickly move to a safe, public location and to notify law enforcement or security personnel immediately. Lock your doors and do not get out of the vehicle to retrieve it. The following CID recommended safety tips are provided to help ensure the greater Army community has a safe and secure holiday season: • Have your keys in hand when approaching your vehicle. Check the back seat and around the car before getting in. • Park in well-lit areas and as close to the store as possible. • Avoid becoming an easy target for thieves by not purchasing more than you can safely carry. • Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or ask a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. If leaving a store late at night, and by yourself, ask security to walk you to your car if you feel threatened.
Grand Illumination on Dec. 4 The Grand Illumination – the official start to Fort Lee’s holiday season – is set for today, 4:30 p.m. The holiday tree at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive will be lit on the Lee Club lawn. There will be music by the 392nd Army Band and carolers, free hot chocolate and cookies, train rides, pictures with Santa, and ice fishing and penguin tossing. The free event is open to the public.
Col. Ronald Kirklin Promotion Ceremony Col. Ronald Kirklin, chief of the Quartermaster Corps, will be promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony Dec. 5., 10 a.m., at the Lee Club. Kirklin was inducted as QM School commandant June 9 and manages the training of more than 18,000 students each year.
Lee Holiday Concert Fort Lee’s holiday concert featuring the 392nd Army Band is slated for Dec. 6, 3 p.m., at the Lee Theater on Mahone Avenue. The performance is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required. The theme of this year’s concert is “Winter Wonderland.” The 90-minute repertoire will showcase the 40-plus Fort Lee musicians in a variety of styles.
Preschool Openings at CYSS • Wait until asked before taking out your credit card or checkbook. An enterprising thief would love to “shoulder surf” to get your account information. • Do not leave packages visible in your car windows. Lock them in the trunk or, if possible, take them directly home. • Deter pickpockets. Carry your purse close to your body or your wallet inside a coat or front trouser pocket. • Tell a security guard or store employee if you see an unattended bag or package. The same applies if you are using mass transit. • If you are shopping with children, make a plan in case you get separated. Select a central meeting place and make sure they know they can ask mall personnel or store security employees if they need help. • Always be alert and aware of your surroundings and do not blindly walk in public areas focused on your phone. “It’s crucial that Soldiers, civilians and family members protect themselves throughout the holiday shopping season,” Kerr said. “Having a plan in the event of an emergency and being aware of your surroundings is the best way to keep from becoming a victim.” For more information on CID or to report a felony-level crime or provide information concerning a crime, contact your local CID Office or the Military Police, or visit www. cid.army.mil. – CID Public Affairs
Parent Central Services has openings for its full-day and part-day preschool and Strong Beginnings sessions. These childcare services are open to children of active duty military – both appropriated and nonappropriated Department of Defense Civilian personnel – reservists on active duty or during inactive duty personnel training and DOD contractors. For details, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3785.
Parent Central Services Delayed Openings Parent Central Services will open at noon Monday- Friday, Dec. 8-12. The staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause for family members. For details, call (804)765-3852.
ROCKS Professional Development Session The Central Virginia Chapter of ROCKS Inc., will host an officer professional development session Dec. 5, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., at the Army Logistics University, building 12500, Bunker Hall, Green Auditorium. The guest speaker will be Brig. Gen. Rich Dix and the topic will be “The Professional Book.” For details, contact Capt. Bradford Bethea at (804) 734-1767.
KAHC Cholesterol Awareness Display Kenner Army Health Clinic will offer a week-long cholesterol educational campaign Dec. 15-19, 10 a.m. - noon in the pharmacy lobby. There will be a display to help educate patients on the importance of knowing their cholesterol levels, how to monitor them during the upcoming holidays and steps to take if they are high. For details, call (804) 734-9086 or 734-9186.
3-Year Renewals at DMV Three-year vehicle registration renewals are offered at all Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers and DMV Select offices. Previously, customers who visited a DMV office had the option to renew their registration for one or two years. Customers who renew for two years receive a $2 discount while those who renew for three years get a $3 discount. Renewing online 24/7 at dmvNOW.com saves an additional dollar.
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/HH IDOO FOHDQXS A group of Soldiers from the 111th Quartermaster Company rake and bag leaves along A Avenue near the Larkin Conference Center Tuesday as part of Fort Lee Fall Cleanup Week. More than 100 Soldiers from the 111th took part in the morning cleanup that also served as a training exercise to work wearing protective equipment. Over the first three days of the week, Soldiers from other Lee companies cleared leaves, trash and other debris throughout the installation supporting the post’s environmental program. The current effort is set to end tomorrow.
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Lt. Col. Renee Mann, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion commander, right, and Maj. Alex Shimabukuro, 262nd QM Bn. executive officer, present a battalion certificate of appreciation and a Life Line for Life certificate to Kasinda Thomas, the Fort Lee USO center director, Nov. 25. It recognizes and thanks the installation USO staff for its unwavering support during three recent battalion events. Mann said the USO team “helped enhance the success of all three battalion events.”
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Vedia Blanks, center, CYSS HIRED! program manager, explains requirements and changes to the program to former HIRED! interns, from left, Dharma Rampersad, Armand Simmons, Gavin Wilkins and Mya Jefferson. The HIRED! program teaches youth job and life skills to prepare them for life after high school.
Lee youth get HIRED! Trish Muntean Community/Family Life Reporter
Fort Lee youth, ages 15 to 18, can gain real-life work experience through the Child, Youth and School Services HIRED! program, said Vedia Blanks, program manager. There are two components of the program: “HIRED,” for which participants receive a stipend and “EDucation,” which prepares the participants for life after high school through workforce preparation and secondary education exploration classes. If youth are looking for a fast buck, HIRED! is not the place to be, as the program is not currently funded to pay the youth for their work and they are working to gain experience and contribute to the community, Blanks said. The HIRED! program consists of four 12-week terms each year. Those interested must complete a
HIRED! application; bring in proofs of age, citizenship, their latest grade point average, and satisfactory completion of a local police background check. There are additional requirements for program acceptance. During the program, the students learn important skills to help them build confidence, bolster their resumes and gain a mentor as well, Blanks said. These mentors provide the apprentice with guidance within their positions in their HIRED! work environment. The mentor also can also be a reference for future job opportunities. Youth are placed in a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation agency based on their career interests and goals. Before being placed in the work place, they complete several Boys and Girls Clubs of America workforce preparation training programs, a financial management workshop, and job
specific training. HIRED! intern Dharma Rampersad, worked with Rachel Lowe, CYSS outreach services director, this summer. Lowe said she assisted with office duties such as answering phones, filing and taking minutes at meetings. “I joined the HIRED program to gain experience and plan on using the experiences that I gained from HIRED! in the real world,” Rampersad said. “I think it is a terrific program,” said Lowe. “There are so many kids trying to get jobs right out of high school and they don’t have any experience. By using this program, it gives them life skills.” “It is very exciting and it helps us too,” she added. Youth wanting to participate in the HIRED! program should contact Blanks by calling (804) 765-3759 or via email at vedia.l.blanks.naf@mail. mil. The winter term of HIRED! starts Dec. 16.
562 VHWV VFKHGXOH IRU KROLGD\ ZRUVKLS The Fort Lee Religious Support Office has slated a number of special worship services for the upcoming holiday season. For details, call the office at (804) 734-6494. Catholic Services The Christmas and New Year’s Catholic worship services at Memorial Chapel, corner of Battle Drive and Sisisky Avenue, are as follows: • Dec. 24, 4 p.m., Christmas Eve Vigil of Nativity Mass • Dec. 24, 11:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Vigil of Carols • Dec. 24, midnight, Christmas Eve Midnight Mass • Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Christmas Day Mass • Dec. 31, 4 p.m., New Year’s Eve Mass • Jan. 1, 10 a.m., New Year’s Mass Protestant Services Christmas Protestant worship services are planned on the following dates and times: • Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Protestant Christmas Eve Service, Memorial Chapel • Dec. 31, 10:30 p.m., Collective Gospel Watch
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Night Service, Liberty Chapel • Jan. 4, 11 a.m., Hispanic traditional holiday service, Heritage Chapel Jewish Services The following activities will take place at Congregation Brith Achim, 314 South Blvd., Petersburg. • Dec. 16-24, Chanukah celebration • Dec. 16, sundown, First candle of Chanukah • Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Shabbat Eve • Dec. 20, 10 a.m., Shabbat • Dec. 21, 6 p.m., Chanukah Celebration • Dec. 23, sundown, Last candle of Chanukah For details, call (804) 732-3968. Islamic Services Friday Prayer is set for Dec. 26, 12:15 p.m., at building 9109, beside Liberty Chapel. Visit the RSO’s social media page – w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / FortLeeReligiousActivities – for updates and additional activities. – Religious Support Office
EMO Tip of the Week Sharing the drive to work can save comommuters hundreds s of dollars a month and reduce vehicle wear and tear. Carpooling and vanpooling also reduce envi-ronmental impacts cts from fuel usage and emissions. There are currently 21 vanpools traveling to Fort Lee from various locations. Government employ-
ees can receive financial assis assistance toward co commuting costs ffor participating in alternative transportation programs. For information on starting i or joining a van vanpool, contact Fort Lee’s mass transportation benefit program Manager at (804) 765-1496. – Environmental Management Office
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WASHINGTON – As guests of Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, about 100 Army Civilians within the Senior Executive Service met at the National Defense University Nov. 20, to discuss and provide input on a new addition to doctrine called the “Army Ethic.� This coming June, the Center for the Army Profession and Ethic at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., will release the second edition of the Army Doctrine Reference Publication 1, called “The Army Profession.� This time around, that publication will contain an entire chapter dedicated to defining the Army Ethic, something mentioned only in brief in the first edition of ADRP 1 in June 2013. At the National Defense University, Army Civilians discussed options for integration of the Army Ethic throughout the professional development process for Army Civilians and provided their thoughts on how to strengthen morale, retention and esprit within the Army Civilian Corps. “We think of ourselves as ethical people,� McHugh said. “We have standards and measurements by which we guide our lives – it’s kind of the glue that holds our society together.� But he said person to person, ethical standards vary. And that is why there needs to be a unifying ethic for the Army. “As an organization, we really need to think of ourselves more as a single organism, as a single profession,� he said. “Which means it’s better if we can come together, if we can come to the most common understanding we can as to what it means to be an Army professional and what it means to live the Army ethic.� The secretary asked senior Army civilians for their “honest reactions� and “candid input� regarding a proposed version of the Army Ethic. The document has been seen by and commented on by officers attending the May 2014 class of the Command and General Staff College. Additionally, two-star Army generals had their own chance to provide input in July during a forum hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
“What I hope we can all take away from today’s effort ... we have to have that shared vision among all of us – uniform and civilian – because we are one Army and we are proud of that fact,� McHugh said. “And we have to reinforce guidance we generate here today on how we live the Army ethic.� McHugh told the civilians he needed their “observations, and counsel, on how we can integrate these principles throughout our professional development effort. It has to permeate the entire Army – civilian and military.� The current draft Army ethic defines “trusted Army professionals� as being three things: “honorable servants of the nation – professionals of character;� “military experts – competent professionals;� and “stewards of the Army profession – committed professionals.� “As trusted Army professionals, we strive to be honorable military experts and servants, and stewards of the army – as a professional institution – and do the right thing by the people who are entrusted to us,� he said. “That is our identity. That is who we claim we are ... As we practice this profession, we must uphold the Army ethic and reflect a common understanding of why we serve and how we serve in defense of the American people.� McHugh said Army professionals serve out of love of country, love of the Army, love of the Army Family and of the American people. “We come, contrary to the thoughts of many, to preserve the peace,� he said. “As we put it, to prevent, shape and win in a complex world. We are committing to do our duty to lead this nation into a more peaceful environment.� The Army professional, McHugh said, contributes to the common defense, defends American values such as those spelled out in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and serves “not to promote war, but rather to preserve peace.� The Army professional also serves ethically, he said. “We demonstrate character; we serve effectively with professional competence (and efficiency) ... taking care of our Army, our people, our resources.�
Hometown: Colonial Heights Family: 2 sons, 1 daughter and 1 grandchild. Job title: Licensed practical nurse with the Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic (Immunizations Clinic) Tenure at Kenner Army Health Clinic: 4 years Thoughts on your working environment: “Non-stop – always changing. Challenging at times, but always rewarding.� Challenges of your job: “(There is never) enough time in the day for documenting. It’s also tough to attempt to make an immunization seem less ‘scary’ for our pediatric beneficiaries.� Motivation for your job: “Keep my patients healthy by educating the parents that vaccines prevent disease.� Something you can’t live without: “Sweet tea and chocolate.� Favorite vacation destination: Key West, Fla Favorite quote: “If you can’t afford to attend college or have to work long hours at a part-time job, that is not who you are, those are your circumstances. You can do whatever you want in life no matter
what your background is!’ Anna-Claire Bousquet (my daughter)� Favorite author: “Beth Wiseman.� Favorite food: “Broccoli and couscous.� Worst fear: “Outliving my children and grandchildren.� Talent: “Putting people at ease and getting them to open up.� Hobbies: “Coin collecting and collecting shells with my granddaughter.� Life lesson to share with others: “Always listen to your ‘gut feeling’ or that uneasy feeling you may get. It has saved me several times.� Quality you admire in others: “Patience.� What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I have been a volunteer for the Colonial Heights Community Emergency Response Team for more than 5 years.� – Compiled by Tereasa Wade
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• Charged cellphone and car charger Another important step to preparing for winter storms is winterizing the home to ensure it provides protection from bad weather. “A persons home is a place where you should feel safe from the elements, but like any building exposed to the elements day in and day out, making sure your home is ready for the storm and being prepared for winter weather is just as important,” said Loden. “There are many different things you can do to winterize your home, but if you are renting or living in privatized housing please check with your landlord or housing representative before you make any changes or modifications to your home.” Some tips from Ready.gov to winterize your home include: • Insulate walls and attic; caulk and weather-strip doors and windows; and install storm windows or cover windows with plastic • Clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that would fall on your house • Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected every year • Insulate pipes with insulation or newspaper and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing • All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and ensure everyone in the house knows how to use them • Learn how to shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts While there can be a lot to process to prepare for storms, Loden said if it’s too overwhelming, focus on the basics. “When traveling, make sure you have a plan and everyone knows the plan,” he said. “When you are leaving, what route you will be taking, how to contact you and when you are expected to arrive. Make sure you have the means to communicate,
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Army Cyber branch offers Soldiers new challenges, opportunities
(BELOW) 1st Lt. Shawn Coppola, executive officer for Tango Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, serves Thanksgiving dinner items to advanced individual training Soldiers at the Eric Gibson Dining Facility here Nov. 27. Command teams and senior leaders across Fort Lee were on hand to dish up holiday meals at each of the installation’s four dining facilities. (RIGHT) AIT Soldiers select items from the fruit and salad bar at the Eric Gibson Dining Facility. The DFACs prepared an elaborate feast that featured all of the traditional turkeyday entrees, as well as seafood, roasts and a wide assortment of side dishes and desserts.
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(RIGHT) A leaf-shaped ice sculpture adorns the holiday display table at the Samuel Sharpe Dining Facility on the Ordnance Campus during the Nov. 27 Thanksgiving meal. Other decorative creations at the DFACs across post included an ice-sculpted turkey, fruit-filled horns of plenty, and a large book-shaped cake that paid tribute to Marie Antoine Carême, a 19th century chef who has been referred to as the “first king of cooks.” (FAR RIGHT) Young Soldiers from the 266th Quartermaster Battalion join hands in prayer prior to partaking in the Thanksgiving meal at the Eric Gibson Dining Facility. “Many of these young troops have never spent time away from their families, much less being away during a special holiday like Thanksgiving,” observed Capt. Constance Marable, Tango Company, 266th QM Bn. commander. “That’s what makes this event so special. It’s an opportunity to create an atmosphere of togetherness and family, and it was pretty obvious that they enjoyed it. The gratitude was impermeable and the contentment of their faces was undeniable.”
Capt. Adam Stear sports a chef’s hat with unit logos and a large turkey cutout while working the serving line at the Eric Gibson n Consolidated Dining Facility here Nov. 27. “We often tell our warriors that the Army is basically like an extended family,” said the Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion commander. “Annual holiday meals like this one further that idea. It’s a chance to come together and be with our troops who come from many different backgrounds and family structures. It really is an honor to be here today serving these Soldiers and demonstrating the strength of the Army Family.”
FORT GORDON, Ga. – Soldiers who want to defend the nation in cyberspace, as part of the Army’s newest and most technologically advanced career field, now have an Army branch to join that will take its place alongside infantry, artillery and the other Army combat arms branches. Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno approved the creation of the Cyber branch in September, as one of the first official steps in establishing a 17-series career field specifically dedicated to managing the careers and professional development of officers. The remainder of the 17-series career field management program is expected to be implemented by October 2015, with both enlisted and warrant officer career paths. “This is a historic development for our Army, for the Soldiers who are already defending the nation in cyberspace, and for those who will do so in years to come,” said Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty, commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence. “Creation of the Cyber branch acknowledges the critical role that our cyber warriors play in the armed forces of today and tomorrow, and it will provide us with the structure to make certain that the highly skilled Soldiers who are selected for these positions are welltrained, professionally developed and appropriately assigned.” To support these goals, both the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon and the Human Resources Command created personnel career management and proponent offices to lead and shape the future development of this new Army career field. “The establishment of a Cyber Branch shows how important and
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Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno approved the creation of the Cyber branch in September, as one of the first official steps in establishing a 17-series career field specifically dedicated to managing the careers and professional development of officers. The remainder of the 17-series career field management program is expected to be implemented by October 2015, with both enlisted and warrant officer career paths.
critical the cyber mission is to our Army, and allows us to focus innovative recruiting, retention, leader development, and talent management needed to produce world-class cyberspace professionals,” said Lt. Gen. Edward Cardon, the commanding general of Army Cyber Command. Cyber CoE officials say the United States’ military networks evolved from providing communication systems and services to a war-fighting weapons system. All of cyberspace is now considered a war-fighting domain and an operational environment in which the Defense Department will conduct cyberspace operations. This new war-fighting domain brings the need for a new type of Soldier capable of understanding cyberspace as an operational environment, just as an infantryman understands the land domain and a pilot the air domain. “Every day, newspaper head-
lines underscore the importance of cyber defense to national security,” said Col. Gregory Conti, director of the Army Cyber Institute at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “The creation of the branch lays the foundation for a professional cyber force to best protect the nation.” The Cyber branch already reached a milestone accepting the first six officers for duty as cyber operations officers, in the 17A area of concentration. Five of the six will be assigned to the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), at Fort Meade, Md., with the sixth assigned to the Cyber Protection Brigade at Fort Gordon. By October 2015, enlisted Soldiers joining the career field will be designated as military occupational specialty 17C, cyber operations specialist, while warrant officers will become 170A cyber operations technicians. The process for warrant officers
and NCOs to transfer to career field 17 is under development. According to Col. Jennifer Buckner, commandant of the U.S. Army Cyber School, within the Cyber CoE, the branch will form in two phases, with a target of bringing almost 1,200 officers, warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers into the branch during the first phase, through 2016. In the second phase, the cyber branch will incorporate electronic warfare Soldiers in the 29-series Military Occupational Specialty. “Much of the infrastructure of the branch is still under development,” Buckner said. “For example, for the time being, officers selected for the branch will attend either signal or military intelligence officer education courses. However, the Army needs outstanding young men and women with these qualifications now, so we will start to build the branch with the available institutional training and plan to evolve to cyber-specific courses in fiscal year 2016.” As the proponent for the Army’s newest career field, the Cyber CoE is developing the accession standards and strategies for filling positions in the branch. Although the Army is accepting applications from second lieutenants through colonels, the Cyber CoE is still working on firm standards for entry into the branch, Buckner said. In order to be eligible, Buckner said. In order to be eligible, applicants must be able to obtain a top secret clearance and be able to pass and maintain a counter-intelligence polygraph and National Security Agency access. She added that a bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline would be a plus. “Beyond that, we’re still developing standards,” Buckner said. “So my advice is, if you can
meet the basic requirements, feel you have something to offer to our Cyber branch and are motivated to join what will truly be an elite corps of professionals in our Army, then go ahead and apply.” Once accepted into the career field, officers, warrant officers and enlisted Soldiers will fill a wide variety of positions with cyber mission force units and traditional Army formations, including: cyber operator, analyst and planner positions. The branch will also include traditional leadership, command and staff positions. Although a significant number of cyber positions will be located at Forts Gordon and Meade as the majority of cyber elements are assigned there, cyber Soldiers will have assignment opportunities across the force. The Army’s total force approach to cyber includes significant growth in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve’s cyberspace capabilities and capacities. “We believe the branch will attract high-quality talent to the Army and many of those people, once they experience the opportunities available in the cyber branch will choose to stay,” Conti said. “I think membership in the cyber branch presents an exciting, cutting-edge opportunity for the right Soldiers,” Buckner said. “It will be a unique gathering of professionals, using skills that have become associated with the bad guys in our popular culture. But we’ll be wearing the white hats -- good Soldiers, doing good work in cyberspace for a great nation. I can’t think of a more interesting and rewarding opportunity to serve than that.” For information on joining the Cyber branch as an officer, contact the Human Resources Command Cyber branch at (502) 613-5398 613-6614. Enlisted and warrant officer branch contact information will be released as it is established. – Fort Gordon Public Affairs Office
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‘First in Support’ main body arrives in Senegal Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Burnett 21st TSC Public Affairs
DAKAR, Senegal – After weeks of preparation, the main body elements of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command headquarters, 7th Civil Support Command, the 30th Medical Brigade and the 16th Sustainment Brigade, deployed here, in support of Operation United Assistance. The team’s mission in Dakar is to provide strategic logistical support to the Joint Forces Command - United Assistance in the form of a regional support element, coupled with a small team from U.S. Army Africa. Their goal was to set the conditions in Dakar to receive members from the 101st Sustainment Brigade, and a U.S. Air Force C-130 squadron. The first members of the Regional Support ElementUnited Assistance, referred to as the RSE-UA, arrived in mid-October, and were tasked with bridging the gap between U.S. Army
Africa and the 101st Sustainment Brigade. They also were tasked with establishing a life support area, or LSA, and an intermediate staging base for equipment and personnel. “We (the first group) came in and started building the LSA and setting the stage for units to come in after us,” said Maj. Tomasz E. Zaremba, the RSE-UA assistant liaison officer and a native of Buffalo, N. Y. “Our No. 1 priority was to set the conditions for other units and services to come here and begin their mission in support of United Assistance.” The establishment of an LSA required coordination with the host government and creating contracts for services. The U.S. Army Africa and RSE-UA team partnered with other organizations in Senegal to secure space on a Senegalese Air Base and instituted contracts to clear, level and develop the land. They also contracted for Force Provider showers, bathrooms, laundry ma-
chines and living tents to house up to 300 multi-service personnel, said Maj. Tyler D. Olsen, the RSE-UA logistics officer and a native of Mennephi, Utah. “The U.S. Army Africa team that came before us had already started most of the processes to acquire the land and institute the contracts; we continued to work with them, the project managers and the contracting team from the 414th Contracting Support Brigade to see this project to fruition,” said Olsen. “The credit for all of this really goes to those teams. Everyone worked extremely hard to make this happen.” The team also bridged the gap for strategic and operational level logistics by providing leadership and management of the LSA, while awaiting the arrival of the 101st Sustainment Brigade. They received incoming and outgoing passengers, ensured the LSA was stocked with food and drinking water, coordinated for fuel and gave traveling
‘Open season’ shopping for federal health care could result in savings David Vergun Army News Service
WASHINGTON – Many federal employees say they’re happy with their health insurance and are not planning to shop around for other coverage. That would be a mistake, said Federal Employees Health Benefits, or FEHB, expert Walton Francis, who is also an economist. Francis estimated that some 50 percent of FEHB enrollees could save around $2,000 a year by choosing a plan with lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Shopping for an affordable plan is increasingly important because, officials said,
the average premium rates for FEHB enrollees will increase about 3.8 percent, dental coverage rates will increase 1.7 percent and vision will increase about 1.5 percent. The last day to shop around, Dec. 8, is fast approaching though. While going through the fine print on dozens of plans would be daunting for anyone, Francis suggests at least reading the plan summaries, found within the 2015 guide published by the Office of Personnel Management. That guide can be found at http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/ healthcare/plan-information/guides. When it comes to health and dental plans, many federal workers use the same plan for both. Francis said while that works
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Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command headquarters, 7th Civil Support Command, the 30th Medical Brigade and the 16th Sustainment Brigade walk toward a C-17 aircraft bound for Dakar, Senegal, at Ramstein Airbase, Germany, Nov. 17. The Soldiers will be part of the Regional Support Element-United Assistance.
personnel a place to live. “This is where we really showed how valuable the 21st Theater Sustainment Command can be; we provided theater level logistical support while simultaneously managing the LSA,” Olsen said. When the main body of 21st TSC personnel arrived, they immediately established a tactical operations center and began improving the communications capabilities at the LSA. The team
for some, during open season it’s a good idea to check if more savings could be realized by splitting dental and medical coverage into separate plans. As always, he said, check with one’s doctor and dentist to see if those plans are accepted. Many federal workers are also military retirees who are covered by TRICARE. For them, Francis said, TRICARE “is a better deal on cost (premium, plus out of pocket) than any FEHB plan.” Additionally, Francis disagreed with one participant in the chat who suggested that FEHB plans were getting more “stingy.” “In fact, they are overall getting better as plans improve their offerings to meet Affordable Care Act standards, particularly in the areas of catastrophic maximums and preventive benefits,” Francis said. “Plans are, however, getting more heavily into pre-approval for expensive imaging like MRIs and specialty drugs.” Federal workers who are not shopping
will remain in place until the 101st Sustainment Brigade assumes the mission. “The Soldiers and all of our joint and multinational partners have done an outstanding job accomplishing the mission and supporting Operation United Assistance,” said Col. Barry Diehl, the RSE-UA officer in charge. “We will maintain our mission focus and sharpen our skills until our change of mission and redeployment.”
around each year for a plan that may be better than their current one are “making a big mistake,” Francis said. “First, without fail, consider you and your family’s health status and consider that the match between the plan’s benefits and what you need may no longer be so good. “Second, download the plan brochure and look at the page on how benefits change for next year. You may see good news or bad news, but you need to know. “Third, check to make sure that any really important doctors are still in your plan network next year, and while you are at it, find out what other networks they are in ... by calling the doctor’s office,” he said. And finally, Francis said, “consider giving yourself a one or two thousand dollar increase in take-home pay and reduced spending by looking at just one or two other plans with lower premiums and equal or better benefits.”
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Former Kenner hospital commander passes away Dr. Seymour Levine, a retired Army colonel who served as the Kenner Army Community Hospital commander from 19831987, died Nov. 15 at his home in Potomac, Md. He was 81, and served 50 years in a number of command medical assignments. While serving as the commander of Kenner, he was recognized for his innovative use of the Medical Unit Self-Contained Transportable hospital operating room equipment during the renovation of Kenner’s operating rooms. KACH subsequently received its first Army Superior Unit award for the success of the MUST project. During his career, he also served as commander of hospitals at Fort Monroe, Fort Belvoir, Kagnew Station, Ethiopia; SHAPE Headquarters, Belgium; and Tehran, Iran. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and continued his education at the School of Medicine at the University of Geneva in Switzerland where he
received his doctorate of medicine in 1959. Commissioned as a captain in the United States Army in 1961, Levine attended the Army Medical Department Officer Basic Course and was assigned as a surgeon with the 6/52 Artillery Battalion in Wurzburg, Germany, the first operational HAWK unit in the Army. After a 4-year general surgery residency, Levine deployed to the Republic of Vietnam in 1967. He served during the Tet offensive and received the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Service Medal with four battle stars. After his deployment, he served two years as the chief of surgery at the U.S. Army Hospital in Munich, Germany, and then was selected for the first of what would be six command positions in his career. The first was commander and chief surgeon of the U.S. Army Hospital at the Army intelligence post at Kagnew Station, Asmara, Ethiopia. Following a 1-year tour as the hospital commander at Fort
Monroe, he was selected for the Academy of Health Science, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, earning a master’s in health care administration from Baylor University in 1975. Levine was then promoted to colonel and selected to be the commander of the U.S. Army Hospital, United States Army Mission Headquarters, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Tehran, Iran, where he was responsible for Army medical support in the Middle East. The next assignment was the commander of the U.S. Army Hospital and SHAPE Medical Center in Casteau, Belgium, serving as the international military staff at NATO Headquarters. Levine’s final assignment was at Fort Belvoir as commander of the Dewitt Army Community Hospital. He retired from active duty on Jan. 31, 1991, after 30 years of service but was immediately recalled to active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm. He retired from active duty a second time in 1993 but soon re-
Retired Col. Seymour Levine
turned to duty in a civilian capacity as the medical member of the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. On July 30, 2011, after 50 years of service, Levine retired for the final time.
He received a number of awards during his career. Levine is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Vladya Mina Nahman. Among his other survivors is a daughter, retired Brig. Gen. Muriel McCarthy. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
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WASHINGTON – The likelihood of more continuing resolutions is really bad for the Army, said Maj. Gen. Thomas Horlander, director of the Army Budget. CRs, as they’re called, occur when lawmakers fail to pass a budget and spending levels are kept at previous budget levels. CRs result in a lot of uncertainty for planners, he said. As a result, readiness suffers. Horlander and other senior Army leaders spoke at the Veteran and Military Service Organization quarterly summit at the Pentagon, Nov. 20. The Army can’t suddenly build an effective brigade combat team that hasn’t trained in a while, Horlander said. Once readiness is lost, it takes years for a brigade to recover, as training has “accumulative and dynamic� aspects that can easily be lost. The Army is waiting to hear from Congress, as it submitted its budget earlier in the year. “We’re working with the Hill,� Horlander said, describing the current state. Lawmakers are “working on a conferenced version that may or may not pass. “They know what the Army position is,� he added, meaning that senior leaders have been testifying at numerous House and Senate committees and subcommittees all year and conversing with them on a person-to-person basis explaining their logic and answering questions on numerous occasions. Besides the CR, the overseas contingency operation budget, usually called OCO, remains problematic, he said. OCO has been used over the years to pay for overseas wars and equipment resets that follow. Along with the budget, the Army submitted a separate fiscal 2015 OCO for about $26 billion to Congress. However, as anyone can see from events over the past year, the world can change in unpredict-
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Maj. Gen. Thomas Horlander, director of the Army Budget, speaks about the budget at the Veteran and Military Service Organization quarterly summit at the Pentagon, Nov. 20.
able ways and it’s hard to predict how much OCO money is needed, Horlander said. “I don’t know if it’s the 80 or 60-percent solution,� he said. Besides sequestration and CRs, other worries for the Army are compensation and structural reforms that need to be addressed by lawmakers, said Brig. Gen. John Ferrari, director, Program Analysis and Evaluation, who also spoke. If those reforms are not enacted, “we’ll have to get rid of more Soldiers and do less training� on top of force reductions resulting from sequestration, Ferrari predicted. “It’s that simple.� Compensation and structural reform involve unpopular things, he said, like decreasing the compensation for retiree health care, lowering or freezing pay raises, and removing subsidies that go to commissaries and making them more like the exchanges. Those and other costs are lumped into the Army’s baseline budget and when those costs increase– which they always do – it impacts dollars that can be spent on readiness and modernization, he explained.
Ideally, he said, the entitlement money should be taken out of the Army budget altogether. An informed discussion needs to occur among the American public as well as lawmakers, Ferrari said, about the way forward. “We’re now taking out 20,000 Soldiers a year,� he said. If full sequestration goes into effect next year, that means “400 Soldiers a week� will need to be separated until 2019, when the active force level will have dropped to 420,000. If the Army can’t get a handle on entitlements, more Soldiers than that will be let go, he added. Also, a structural reform involving moving Black Hawk, Apache and other helicopters around the components under the Aviation Restructuring Initiative needs to go through. Failure on that would exacerbate the effects of sequestration, he said. “There’s a kid today in ninth grade somewhere starting high school,� Ferrari said. “In four years, that (now) 13-year-old may be wearing a rucksack. He or she will be in some forsaken place that we don’t even know today. We always go to the places we don’t know. They’ll bear the entire brunt of the risk of misapplied financial decisions we make collectively.� And, it’s not just the kid in ninth grade; Soldiers today will be impacted as well, he added. “The wrong answer for the Soldier is to put things off limits in the budget, and make certain things forbidden to talk about. Everyone has an interest group. The only person who doesn’t have an interest group at this time is that Soldier in Afghanistan. Because they’re out there, no one is campaigning for their readiness dollars.� Ferrari said he appreciated the help that Veteran Services Organization and Military Service Organization representatives give in taking the Army message to Congress, and to the American people and helping veterans.
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Fort Lee preparing for upcoming winter weather During the 2013-2014 winter season, the Fort Lee area was hit with six named winter storms. From these storms, the Garrison Directorate of Public Works learned a lot and made changes to its established routines. Among these lessons learned included partnering with Skookum – the base maintenance contractor – early to ensure the roads and grounds crews are prepared for snow and ice removal; rationing the installation’s limited quantities of salt and using a sand/salt mix for some weather events; ensuring building managers are aware of their snow and ice removal duties (sidewalks and building entryways); prioritizing certain areas for snow and ice removal; and providing timely and accurate road condition updates to leadership on the post. As a reminder, major roadways such as Lee, Mahone, Adams and Carver avenues, and Sisisky Boulevard are cleared and treated first. The parking lots at the military police station, fire stations, Kenner and Ordnance medical clinics, dining facilities, Combined
Arms Support Command headquarters, commissary and the gas station also are high priority. Fort Lee’s secondary roadways, such as Battle Drive and Shop Road, and training building parking lots are examples of secondary priorities. To assist building managers with the removal of snow and ice from their walkways and entrances, the U-Do-It Center in building 6208 on the corner of Quartermaster Road and 18th Street has sand, salt and snow shovels available for sign-out with a signature card on file. A limited number of snow blowers also are available, however, training is required prior to the issue of that equipment and it must be returned the same day that it’s checked out. The privatized housing contractor Hunt Building Company, Ltd., is responsible for all snow removal in the housing areas on post. According to a company representative, they mainly focus on bus stops and primary traffic areas when there is more than three inches of snowfall accumulated on the ground. Furthermore,
residents of the housing area are responsible for snow removal in driveways and along sidewalks outside their homes. On a final note, the DPW director, Greg Williams, explained why it’s important for post employees and residents to keep the roads clear whenever installation leaders declare a delayed opening. Staying off the roads and keeping parking lots empty allows his emergency response teams to efficiently conduct cleanup operations and decreases the possibility of a post motorist having an accident while negotiating a road or parking lot that has yet to be plowed or treated for ice. “With the amount of snow we receive annually, less than 10 cumulative inches per year, we are not resourced for 100-percent snow removal immediately,” Williams said. “We are resourced to address emergency, safety and security areas within 24 hours; and the remaining areas within 2-7 days. Contributed Photo
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whom they may have shared research interests is the goal. U.S. Army Research Laboratory Director Dr. Thomas Russell will present the Open Campus philosophy at the start of the two-day forum. Defense and government leaders will speak to the wider impact of ARL’s Open Campus approach. Tours will be offered of the Adelphi Laboratory Center; and over the course of the two days, various speakers will outline the strategic science and technology focus.
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EVENTS Chili Cookoff for Garrison Employees | Dec. 8 Garrison personnel are invited to taste and vote for the best chili during a Chili Cookoff Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., at Liberty Chapel. Employees are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy or book for the Holiday Helper program.
Evening Clinic at Lee Veterinary Facility | Dec. 11 The Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic will extend its hours on Dec. 11 to give pet owners an additional opportunity to obtain pet immunizations, wellness exams and well-puppy checkups. The facility will be open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. that day. For details or to make an appointment, call (804) 734-2446 or 7349555.
Holiday Helper Open House | Dec. 12 Fort Lee leaders are invited to tour the Holiday Helper toy store during an open house on Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. It’s located along Battle Drive, adjacent to the DMV office and FMWR Frame Shop. The program supports Fort Lee’s nominated military members from all branches of service as well as wounded warriors from McGuire VA Hospital. Holiday Helper is seeking volunteers to help with cleanup and assist the military members who will be “shopping” at the toy store. For details, call (804) 305-7599 or 519-3616.
CWF Bus Trip to D.C. | Dec. 13 The Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund will sponsor a bus trip for DOD and NAF Civilians and guests to Arlington and Washington, D.C., Dec. 13. The cost is $40 per person. The excursion will leave the post at 6 a.m. and return at 9 p.m., and will
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FMWR Tacky Sweater Party | Dec. 13 Family and MWR will host an Ultimate Tacky Sweater party Dec. 13, 6 p.m., at the HideAway, 5th Street off of C Avenue. Participants can wear their most outrageous holiday sweaters for the event with free admission. There will be prizes and more. For details, call (804) 765-1539.
FMWR Snow Xperience Trips | Beginning Dec. 13 Fort Lee’s Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation Center offers four discounted Snow Xperience Trips to the Wintergreen Resort beginning Dec. 13. Future dates are Jan. 10, Feb. 21 and March 7. The discounted cost varies for skiing, snowboarding, tubing rentals and lift ticket packages. For registration and details, visit Outdoor Recreation, building 15014 on 5th Street or call (804) 765-2212.
Auditions for ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ | Dec. 15 The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Dec. 15-16, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, building 4300, Mahone Avenue. Director Joy Williams seeks two young men, mid-to-late teens; one adult male in his 40s; two adult women, early-to-mid-teens; and two adult women in their late 30s to early 40s. Those auditioning must be prepared to read from the script. No performers are paid. Rehearsals begin Jan. 5
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The Cardinal Golf Club will continue its annual pro shop holiday sale until Dec. 31. Many year-end deals will be offered including discounts on demo clubs. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
Hispanic Ministry Concert | Jan. 3 The Fort Lee Hispanic Ministry will hold a bilingual service “My Christmas Story” Jan. 3, 7-9 p.m., at Liberty Chapel, building 9100, Mahone and C avenues. Community members will experience how Christmas is celebrated by members of the Hispanic community. The program will include a group of “parrandas” who will sing. In addition, people will be dressed as The Three Kings and will give little presents or candy to children. For details, call (804) 734-6494.
ACS Financial Readiness | Ongoing A variety of free financial readiness courses are offered monthly by Army Community Service at the ACS building on Mahone Avenue. The final class dates for 2014 and topics are as follows: Basic Money Management, Dec. 10; Planning for Baby, Dec. 11; Auto Purchase and Insurance, Dec. 12; Budget and Record Keeping, Dec. 14; Home Buying, Dec. 16; Credit Card Debt, Dec. 17; Personal Finance Management, Dec. 18; Financial Planning, Dec. 23; and Developing a Spending Plan, Dec. 24. The classes meet from 1-3 p.m. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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Calendar, continued Army Family Team Building | Dec. 9-10 Army Community Service offers ongoing classes in its Army Family Team Building curriculum. All classes are held 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at ACS, building 9023, Mahone Avenue. Child care is available. The final session of 2014 is Level L: Leadership on Dec. 9-10. For details, call (804) 734-6388.
Relocation Readiness | Dec. 17, 24 The final 2014 Relocation Readiness classes for offered by ACS at Fort Lee will be Overseas Briefing, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. noon; and E-Sponsorship and Application Training, Dec. 24, 10 a.m. - noon. The classes meet at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. For details or registration, call (804) 734-7852.
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the Chesterfield Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. The free program for adults will include the stories, the heartaches, and even the gentle reminders of what love could be. No registration is necessary. For details, call (804) 748-1774 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.
VWM ‘Celebrate The Peace’ | Dec. 5 “Celebrate The Peace,” a program commemorating Christmas Eve 1914, is set for Dec. 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The program will highlight an event that happened 100 years ago on the battlefields of World War I when German and British soldiers fighting in the trenches declared an unofficial cease fire, laid down their weapons and gathered together to exchange gifts and sing Christmas carols. The free event will include lighting of the Shrine of Memory, singing, storytelling, crafts for children and more. It coincides with the 30th Annual Grand Illumination of the James Center that evening that can be viewed from the memorial’s commanding view of the downtown
Richmond skyline and the James River. Parking is free. For details, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org..
Boy Scout Badge Workshop | Dec. 6 A Boy Scout American Heritage Badge workshop will be held Dec. 6, 10 am noon, at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. This session fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Prerequisites are required. The cost is $10 and registration is required. For registration and details, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com or call (804) 7514946.
11th Annual Holiday Boat Parade | Dec. 6 The 11th annual Holiday Boat Parade on the James and Appomattox Rivers is scheduled for Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. The decorated boats will cruise between the Jordan Point Yacht Club in Prince George County and the Hopewell Marina. The viewing sites include the Hopewell City Boardwalk and the Hopewell Marina. For details, call (804)541-2358.
Berkeley Plantation Wreath-Making Workshop | Dec. 6 A wreath-making workshop and tour will be offered Dec. 6, 1 p.m., at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County. The program begins with a tour of the 1726 manor house. Participants can make their own wreath in the workshop following the tour. The cost is $35 per person and reservations are required. The plantation is located between Richmond and Williamsburg off Route 5. For details, call (804) 829-6018 or 1-888-466-6018.
Paranormal Tour at Trinity Church | Dec. 6 A paranormal tour of Historic Trinity Church is set for Dec. 6, 8-10 p.m., at 10111 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. A group of paranormal investigators from Spirited History will lead participants through the church and grounds. The cost is $20 per person – ages 8 to adult only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For registration and details, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com or call (804) 7514946.
WXUNH\ WURW More than 150 participants braved the cold weather and rain to take part in the Transportation School’s Turkey Trot 5K run Nov. 26. The run, which winded through the Petersburg National Battlefield Park, resulted in the collection of more than 650 pounds of non-perishable food items that were donated to the Colonial Heights Food Pantry to help those in need during this holiday season.
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A free holiday concert and visit with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 7, 7-8 p.m., at the Beacon Theatre, 401 North Main St., Hopewell. The performing groups include the Hopewell High School Jazz Band, the Appomattox Governor School’s ensemble and Hopewell Middle School Band. For details, email Betty Ware at bware@hopewell.k12.va.us.
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony | Dec. 7 Members of the Navy League of the United States will co-host the 73rd Commonwealth’s Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony Dec. 7, 2 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. Co-hosted by the VWM Educational Foundation, the event is free and open to the public. The names of each Virginian who perished at Pearl Harbor will be read and remembered by the tolling of the ship’s bell from the USS Virginia, which is on permanent display at the VWM. For details, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.
Richmond Chorus Holiday Show | Dec. 7 The Richmond Men’s Chorus and the Richmond Women’s Chorus will present “Holiday of Stage and Screen,” Dec. 7, 4 p.m., at the Henrico Theater, 305 East 9 Mile Road, Highland Springs. For details, contact Monument City Music at info@monumentcitymusic.org or call (804) 537-0094 or 537-0094.
The Virginia Chapter of the NinetyNines will sponsor its annual Christmas Toy Airlift to collect toys for the children of military families in need Dec. 13 at Richmond Executive Airport, 7427 Airfield Drive. Pilots will fly donations to the airport where Fort Lee Soldiers will pick them up and transport them to the Lee Holiday Helper for distribution. Santa also will fly in at 10 a.m., to visit with children and receive their donations. People can bring donations of new and unwrapped toys to the airport until Dec. 13. For details, contact Barbara Headley at (804) 580-4624 or barbaraheadley@ va.metrocast.net, or Joyce Meier at 9323641 or joyce.meier@n4mw.com.
Parade of Lights | Dec. 13 The 22nd Annual James River Parade of Lights event is slated for multiple viewing sites between Richmond and Henrico and Chesterfield counties, Dec. 13. Boats decorated with thousands of lights will cruise the river. Entertainment also is scheduled at some locations. In Chesterfield, the free event is at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Entertainment begins at 6 p.m., and parade viewing is scheduled for 7:45-8 p.m. At Dutch Gap Boat Landing, 441 Coxendale Road, the viewing is set for 7:30-7:45 p.m. For details and other locations, visit jrac-va.org or call (804) 717-6681.
RVA on Ice | Until Jan. 4 Homeschool Program in Chesterfield | Dec. 12 A program for Chesterfield homeschooled students titled “Johnny Reb and Billy Yank” will be held Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - noon at Chesterfield Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop. Participants will learn about the hardships of the common soldier during the Civil War including what food they ate, the equipment they carried, how they trained and more. The event is for children, age 6 and older. The cost is $5; adults are free. Preregistration is required. For registration and details, visit www.
Ice skating on an outdoor rink in downtown Richmond continues daily until Jan. 4, at the corner of Broad and 6th streets. It is open 4-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m., Fridays; noon - 11 p.m., Saturdays and noon - 7 p.m., Sundays. There will be special holiday hours Dec. 21 - Jan. 3. The cost is $4 for military members and seniors; $5 for adults and children over 5 years old. Children under 5 are free. Skate rental is $5 for adults and children over 5 and $3 for children under 5. For details, call (804) 592-3400.
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2. A flat-bottomed glass, generally used for mixed drinks 3. Often used to hold wine 6.Typically smaller than a coffee cup 7. A man-made material used to make a popular type of cup 10. Used at parties, this drink holder is typically used with a ladle (two words) 11. A small container strictly used to consume alcohol in single doses (two words) 12. Used by restaurants to pour beer or soda 15. A container that has a rounded body, stout neck and a wide mouth
ACROSS 1. Soldiers used this for decades until technology killed it 4. Similar to a stein, it may have a lid 5. It has a handle and is typically used for drinking tea, coffee or hot chocolate 8. Most of them feature a sports cap that allows liquid to be streamed into the mouth 9. It originated in Germany, has a handle and traditionally used to consume a particular type of alcohol (two words) 13. A spill-proof container made for toddlers (two words) 14. A family of containers that includes wine glasses 16. NHL players drink from it at the season’s finale (two words)
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