Fort Lee
Vol. 72, No. 49
Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941
WHAT’S INSIDE
Lee NCOs Receive Audie Murphy Honors
December 6, 2012
Tiny Tribute
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Post MPs Cut Ribbon to New Facility Page 4
Lee Soldier Coordinates Volunteer Program Page 18 CG Safety Message........................Page 2 News Briefs.....................................Page 4 America’s Military..........................Page 8 Off Duty in the Community ........Page 12 Crossword .....................................Page 20 Calendar of Events................ Pages 26-29
CDC Children, Parents Remember Fort Lee Toddler See Page 11
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COMMENTARY
Keep Focus on Safety During Holidays The holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is a time filled with joy and celebrations shared with Family and friends. Unfortunately, this period has a high risk for seasonal hazards, so I urge each of \RX WR H[HUFLVH FDUH DQG FDXWLRQ LQ \RXU GDLO\ activities. During the holiday season we will occupy our time with holiday parties, travel and shopping trips. Hazards associated with these activities can lead to devastating
consequences. Address hazards through effective use of risk management principles. $VN \RXUVHOI WZR VLPSOH TXHVWLRQV :KDW FRXOG SRVVLEO\ JR ZURQJ" DQG :KDW FDQ , GR to prevent this? The No. 1 killer of our Soldiers today is still privately owned vehicles. Commanders and leaders at all levels must identify high-risk Soldiers and implement appropriate preventive measures now. I highly encourage you to attend the
Holiday Safety Show through Dec. 6 at the Lee Theater. It is a musical production that contains a serious safety theme. Family members and friends are also welcome. Denise and I appreciate each of you for the valuable contributions you make daily for our great nation. Be safe and have a happy holiday season! – Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee Commanding General
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Gabriel Olivo and Amaya Davis blow on pinwheels during a remembrance ceremony Friday. Parents and children planted pinwheels in memory of Kourtney Flowers, who SHULVKHG LQ D ÂżUH LQ EDVH housing recently. See Page 11 for more information and photos. Photo by Susan Garling To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
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NEWS
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Lee Soldiers Join Ranks of Professional Club by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Five Fort Lee Soldiers claimed their Sergeant Audie Murphy medallion during the club’s induction ceremony Friday at the PWD auditorium. Each of the inductees were selected to be part of the club nearly eight months ago, said 1st Sgt. Shelby Reed, the vice president of Fort Lee’s SAMC. There ceremony was the longawaited moment of recognition in front of post leaders and peers. Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims, CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, Sgt. Maj. Steven B. Franklin, Logistics NCO Academy assistant commandant, and Sgt. 1st Class Charles Badgley, Fort Lee SAMC president, officially welcomed the Soldiers into the ranks of the club. Earning a spot in the SAMC is prestigious among Soldiers,
as it shows one’s determination to grow within the ranks, said Franklin, who was the event’s guest speaker. A club member himself, said he was pleased to be the speaker at the event and spoke directly to the inductees. “You are an element of a small segment within our ranks that puts you above your colleagues,” Franklin said. “As arrogant as this may sound, it’s what makes you better than the average noncommissioned officer. Not better in a material, snide or arrogant sort of way, but better as it relates to you going above and beyond what is required of you. “You have spent countless hours studying to appear before the demanding board of command sergeants major and sergeants majors through several phases to be validated and recommended into an elite group,” he continued. To become a member of SAMC, Soldiers have to be
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Five Fort Lee Soldiers were inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club during a ceremony Friday at the PWD auditorium. The Soldiers are (from left) 1st Sgt. Jimmy L. Rush Jr., Sgt. 1st Class Carlandra T. Moss, Sgt. 1st Class Tyeir M. Pritchard-Davis, Sgt. 1st Class Oscar J. Romero and Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Martinez. nominated through their chain of command. “The SAMC is comprised of the top 2 percent of the NCOs in the Army,” said Reed. “They are selected to the club based on demonstrated leadership, professionalism and overall gen-
eral military knowledge.” Getting started on a path to the club involves getting out in the community and volunteering, said Reed. Soldiers should let their chain of command know of their interest in joining the club to get the process
started. The Soldiers inducted into the club are 1st Sgt. Jimmy L. Rush Jr., Sgt. 1st Class Carlandra T. Moss, Sgt. 1st Class Tyeir M. Pritchard-Davis, Sgt. 1st Class Oscar J. Romero and Staff Sgt. Gabriel A. Martinez.
New DMV Branch Open Local government officials and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle administrators as well as the installation leadership, including Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, commanding general, CASCOM and Fort Lee (fourth from left), get set to ceremoniously cut the ribbon Monday to celebrate the opening of Fort Lee’s DMV branch located in building 9024, near the bowling center. The branch is only one of two military facilities located in the state. The other one is inside the Pentagon. The full-service DMV here is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. - noon. PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL
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NEWS BRIEFS KAHC Hours
Kenner Army Health Clinic will close at noon Dec. 13. Additional closures are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20 for holiday luncheons, as well as Dec. 24 - 25 and Dec. 31 - Jan. 1. Patients with emergencies that threaten life, limb or eyesight should call 911 or report to the nearest hospital emergency room. For acute or urgent care on a holiday or after hours, call the KAHC administrative officer of the day at (804) 734-9000 for referral authorization to an urgent care center. For urgent care while traveling, call TRICARE North Region at (877) 8742273 to locate a local urgent care center, then contact your primary care manager at 734-9000 for a referral. Other numbers travelers may need are DEERS to verify eligibility, (800) 538-9552; TRICARE Information Service, (888) 363-2273; and KAHC Patient Appointment Line, (866) 5335242.
AAFES Hours
Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities at Fort Lee will adjust their hours during holiday exodus. All facilities will be closed Dec. 25. The Main PX will be open Dec. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Concessions at the Main PX will be open Dec. 17 - Jan. 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ,and will close at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. The PXtra Troop Store will be open Dec. 16-24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Concessions at the PXtra will be open Dec. 17-24, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., closing at 3 p.m. Dec. 24; they also will be closed Jan. 1. The Express will be open Dec. 24, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Dec. 31, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; and Jan. 1, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For details, visit www. shopmyexchange.com.
Holiday Lights
The official start to Fort Lee’s yuletide season is Dec. 6 when the holiday tree at the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive will be lit at a celebration that begins at 4:30 p.m. In addition to cookies, carolers and a performance by the 392nd Army Band, the Candy Express Train will ride children through
the winter wonderland to Santa’s workshop. Free photos with Santa will be available. There will also be an ice fishing pond and a penguin fish fling game. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
Prevention 5k
Featuring a run and fight training, A Day for the Warrior is set for Dec. 15 at Fort Lee. A 5k race, which is open to the public, will be 9-11 a.m. in the Army Logistics University parking lot. An opportunity for military members to meet and train with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and other martial artists will be 1-4 p.m. The event is to help build awareness about the problem of suicide among military members and veterans. The registration fee for the race is $20 for active-duty military and $25 for others. Any runner bringing a new, unwrapped item for Toys for Tots will receive a $5 discount. The registration fee for mat time varies by rank. For details, email Lacy Fawson at lacy.fawson.hero@gmail.com or visit www.aherousa.com.
Theater Contact
To reserve the Lee Theater on Mahone Avenue, contact Gregg Johnson at gregg.s.johnson.naf@mail. mil or (804) 479-0242. He is now the point of contact for all theater scheduling requests.
Shuttle Change
The Army will discontinue the shuttle service from Kenner Army Health Clinic to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center effective Jan. 1 due to low use and convenient access to TRICARE network services. The shuttle service to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center will continue. For details, call (804) 734-9086 or 734-9186.
Childcare Slots
The Fort Lee Child Development Centers have added slots for preschool children. For details, call Parent Central Services at (804) 765-3852.
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The ribbon falls as Capt. Christopher De La Torre and Col. Rodney D. Edge wield the giant scissors at the Nov. 28 ribbon cutting event for the new headquarters the 217th Military Police Detachment. De La Torre commands the detachment and Edge is the Fort Lee Garrison commander.
MP Facility Opens Doors The 217th Military Police Detachment here traces its roots to World War II when its earliest predecessor, the 317th Military Police Escort Guard Section, was formed. One of the throwbacks to that period of its history is the 1940s-era building the unit has occupied since it was activated at Fort Lee on June 16, 2000. But now, that’s a thing of the past as well … literally. Next week, the detachment will move into a new $3.9 million facility on Mahone Avenue where it will continue its mission of protecting and serving the Fort Lee community. On Nov. 28, post officials joined members of the detachment to cut the ribbon on the new building that is a vast improvement over the old “dilapidated wood barracks,” as Col. Rodney D. Edge put it. Edge, the garrison commander, and Capt. Christopher De La Torre, detachment commander, wielded the oversized scissors to snip the green and yellow ribbon being held by other post and construction company officials. As he welcomed the audience, De La Torre was clearly delighted to be on the verge of moving out of the old facility, which he
described as “a couple of double-wides on stilts.” The new facility is 17,000 square feet. In addition to the detachment, it will house the Provost Marshal Office traffic and bicycle sections as well as a new police evidence room. Furniture for the facility’s new headquarters was due to be delivered this week, and De La Torre hoped to complete the move before holiday block leave begins in mid-December. During his brief remarks, Edge made reference to the three military dogs sitting at attention in formation and reminisced about the old 55th MP unit that was located nearby during his student days. The 217th has 57 Soldiers and six military working dogs for its wide-ranging law enforcement mission in support of the PMO. It also deploys specialty units to support contingency operations around the world. Edge thanked the MP detachment for keeping Fort Lee safe. He noted the officers have had to help staff the post’s gates because of a shortage of security guards. Guests at the ceremony toured the facility during a reception that followed the outdoor event.
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Members of Quartermaster Basic Officer Leaders Course Class 12-012 make birthday cards as part of a recent volunteer project. Throughout November, the lieutenants were involved in four varied projects that benefited residents of Virginia’s capital city, Richmond. painted and moved furniture to help those less fortunate. It gave the Fort Lee personnel an opportunity to see another aspect of community philanthropy. “Doing service work shows us how much the community needs assistance and how we can fulfill some of those needs as a team,” said Sheppard. “Sometimes, it takes a little paint and sweat to bring the character and good spirit out in all of us.” – BOLC Class 12-012
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Worship Services 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. Jewish Services A Hanukkah celebration will be held Dec. 9, 6 p.m., at Congregation Bri’th Achim, 314 South Blvd., Petersburg. The Friday Evening Sabbath Service will be Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m., and the Saturday Morning Sabbath Service, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. For details, call (804) 7323968. Islamic Services Friday Prayer is held weekly at 12:15 p.m. at the Spiritual Fitness Center, building 3701, on 16th Street. Catholic Services Christmas and New Year’s Catholic worship services are planned for Memorial Chapel at the corner of Battle Drive and Sisisky Avenue as follows: ‡ 'HF QRRQ ,PPDFXODWH &RQFHSWLRQ 0DVV ‡ 'HF DQG S P &RPPXQLW\ 3HQDQFH Service ‡ 'HF S P .RUHDQ 0DVV ‡ 'HF S P 9LJLO RI &KULVWPDV 0DVV ‡ 'HF D P DQG QRRQ &KULVWPDV 0DVV ‡ 'HF S P 1HZ <HDUœV (YH 9LJLO 0DVV ‡ -DQ QRRQ 1HZ <HDUœV 0DVV Protestant Services Christmas Protestant worship services are planned for Memorial Chapel on the following dates and times: ‡ 'HF D P &KULVWPDV &DQWDWD ‡ 'HF S P &DQGOHOLJKW 6HUYLFH A Spanish Watch Night Service is set for Dec. 30, 7 p.m., at Heritage Chapel off Mahone Avenue. A Collective Gospel Watch Night Service will be Dec. 31, 10 p.m., at Liberty Chapel at the corner of C Avenue and Sisisky Drive.
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Name: Pfc. Kayla Jacobsen Unit: U.S. Army Public Health Command, Fort Eustis MOS: 68T – animal care specialist Age: 19 Time in service: 18 months Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho Family: single Pastimes: “I help run the youth groups in the chapel, and I try to study. I’m trying to go to school to become a nurse. When I’m home (in Idaho), I like to do wild things like rappelling, rafting and kayaking.�
Dream car: “An old ‘68 Mustang Fastback; that’s just the way I grew up. My dad, that’s all KH GRHV LV Âż[HV ROG FDUV UHEXLOGV them and sells them. I love being around old cars.â€? Your idea of a dream vacation: “I would have to say New Zealand; just because it’s so unique. I’ve seen pictures, and it would just be amazing to go there.â€? Talent: “To draw people close.â€? Worst fear: “Being in a tight, dark space for a very long time.â€? The people you most admire: “Probably my folks; just because they taught me so much, being with God and knowing what not to do. I am who I am today because of them.â€? Talk about Twin Falls: “There are twin falls (thus the name), and there is also Shoshone Falls and the Snake River Canyon. People come from all over the world to the Perrine Bridge (that spans the river) because it’s the
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only place you can base jump into the Snake River. It’s just really big and beautiful, and there always a rainbow over it.â€? Talk about your childhood: “When I was growing up, it was just me and my brother (Jacobsen said her parents were sometimes negligent and used drugs and alcohol). My sister moved in with my aunt when she was 14 because she didn’t want to be around my parents. My brother and I would take care each other. My parents were there, but they were sometimes hung over or hanging out late. I would clean the house and everything and my brother would sign the papers as the parent. He was only a couple of years older than me.â€? One deďŹ ning moment in your life: “I started going to church by myself because I wanted my parents to change. I would come home and tell my family about it, and for some time
they didn’t listen. One day, they all decided to come, and that’s when everybody changed. They quit doing all their stuff, and they attended church regularly. It was just a positive time. I knew then I wanted to do bigger things – to save the world.â€? Why you joined the Army: “I thought it would help me get further, and I always wanted to travel. I didn’t know anyone in the military, and no one in my family has ever graduated (from high school). Nobody has ever gone off and done anything. I wanted to be WKH GLIIHUHQW RQH Âą WKH ÂżUVW RQH WR graduate, go to college, travel and not stay in Idaho.â€? Why you chose your current job: “They didn’t have an opening for nursing; they only had animal care specialist so I thought that would be a great H[SHULHQFH 5HFHQWO\ , IRXQG RXW that I’m allergic to all animals so I will probably go toward nursing.â€?
Talk about what the job entails: “We care for personally owned animals. We have half-hour DSSRLQWPHQWV 7KH ÂżUVW WKLQJ , do is take temperature and pulse, check their respiration, do a brief overview of their body, making sure there are no lumps or bumps. I just make sure they are in good health overall and write down everything on their chart. We also handle vaccines, blood tests, urinalysis and we do surgeries every Tuesday. It’s a busy job.â€? Best thing about the Army: “Free gym membership.â€? Worst thing: “Having to always be on call. It’s our duty, but it makes it hard to do when you have to do a bunch of volunteer work.â€? Future plans: “I want to be a nurse. I’ll do that for a few years, but I really want to go into the ministry, just get the word of God out there.â€? – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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(TOP) Fort Lee Child Development Center staff, parents and children gather around the entrance of the facility after planting pinwheels in honor of 2-year-old Kourtney Flowers, who along with her father, Sgt. Corey Flowers, died as a result of a post housing fire Nov. 19. The
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The staff, children and parents of Fort Lee Child Development Center-Sisisky gathered Friday for a remembrance ceremony in honor of Kourtney Flowers, the 2-year-old victim of a Nov. 19 fire in the Madison Park housing area. During the tribute, the children of the CDC sang Kourtney’s favorite songs and danced to her favorite tunes. One of her teachers shared an emotional moment with everyone as she recalled her time with the little girl who meant so much to so many people. The ceremony concluded with an outdoor event in which the CDC kids planted pinwheels in Kourtney’s honor. There were plenty of smiles and happy thoughts as the children admired the shining and spinning pinwheels. For parents and staff in attendance, it served as a healing moment that reminded them to celebrate the memory of a little girl rather than dwell on her passing. While hanging a sign in honor of Kourtney, a staff member said it best … “she was unforgettable.”
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Dinwiddie to Host ‘Hometown’ Parade Holiday parades are a favorite pastime for many people during this time of the year. Amid the marching bands, elaborately decorated floats and that special moment when Santa makes his appearance, there’s also the joy of celebrating the season as a community and just being thankful for all of the things that are great about living in America. Most of the off-post communities near Fort Lee host holiday parades. The Dinwiddie County event is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. and parade officials are inviting everyone in the military community to come out and enjoy a bit of local hospitality. In fact, the theme of this year’s parade is “A Hometown Christmas,� and it will feature everything that most folks love about these celebrations. With a weekend weather forecast of partly cloudy
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ries like “Dragonlance,” “Lord of the Rings,” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.” Not only did he read them extensively, but he began to create characters and story lines of his own. Years later, he wanted to present some of those characters and story lines in a comic book. However, he found that next to impossible to accomplish due to industry constraints and abandoned the idea. Bazaar wasn’t deterred, though. About a year ago, the married father of two girls settled upon writing a novel – “The Fallen” – a culmination of everything’s he’s read and absorbed over the years and enhanced by his everevolving imagination. In addition to Rai, Commander Krillion and Alisha Grace, there are numerous other characters in the book. One of his favorites is the demon Valafor. “He’s about 7-feet tall, hairy and has multiple rows of teeth,” said Bazaar. “His whole thing is, in place of his right arm, he’s got like this blackened, charred, nasty burned arm. Ions ago, back in Hell, he was in a fight and lost his arm. Instead of being a hobbled demon for the rest of his life, he went around and killed a thousand demons, harvested all of their power and created this weapon arm. When he flexes his muscles, the burnt flesh cracks open and this blue energy pours out.” Painting such a character may be Bazaar’s forte. There are many more like Valafor in “The Fallen,” even one who shares similarities with the author. “A lot of people who have bought the book already and read it can tell right off the bat that one of the main guys is modeled after me – 6-feet-4, blonde spiked hair – a
huge dude,” said Bazaar, a fitness fiend who physically fits those dimensions. A career Soldier (“I’m going to stay until they kick me out”), Bazaar also incorporated military themes into the book. He said anyone familiar with the Army would probably note the various military terms used and how some things are accomplished during military operations. “You can definitely tell (by reading the book) that I am in the military,” he said, “because the angels are very militaristic. There are also a lot of military commands given, so to speak – words like ‘recon.’ The demons also have that but not so much. There’s defi-
nitely a militaristic side to the angels.” Bazaar has a military side as well; one as a career Soldier. He has completed two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. On top of that, his current job as an advanced individual training platoon sergeant demands roughly 12-14 hours of his time a day. He is also enrolled in three college courses. Despite all of his commitments, he said it only took him three months to actually write the book. He shrugs off the accomplishment, attributing it to something he’s mastered: time management. “It’s being good at my job; being confident; being able to handle tasks efficiently, which frees up more time and allows me to knock out a three-hour list of tasks in a half hour,” he said. “It’s also my wife. She’s taking care of my kids, who are in bed by the time I get home anyway.” In the realization that he’s achieved one of his goals in writing the book, Bazaar said it is possible to be committed to the Army and develop interests in something outside of military life. “It’s a great tool to use to help upcoming Soldiers understand that they can do something awesome besides being in the Army,” he said. “They can do extracurricular stuff and don’t have to just go to work and be a Soldier.” Bazaar surely wants the “extracurricular” activity with “The Fallen” to continue. “The ultimate goal for this book is that I want it to be either a graphic novel or a CGI movie,” he said. “So far, hundreds of people who’ve bought the book and read it said it definitely should be a CGI movie.” “The Fallen” is the first book in what may develop into a series. Publication of book two will be determined by the readership, said Bazaar.
Forget the gray beard, red suit and reindeer … Fort Lee has its own version of Santa Claus, and her name is Lorraine Hoover, the 87-yearold spouse of a former Marine and post worker, who has brought smiles to the faces of military children here for the past 20 years. Just before Thanksgiving, Hoover made her latest delivery of 36 handmade dolls and stuffed animals. The fun and playful collection includes a clown with brightly colored hair and clothing, a female character in a bright red dress and a yellow cat with stitched whiskers and bright green eyes. The craftsmanship speaks volumes about the care and love that Hoover placed into each creation. As the dolls took their place among the assortment of play things at the Holiday Helper Toy Store – where military members will have a chance to shop for free starting Tuesday – Hoover returned to her “workshop” and, a couple of days later, she began cutting out a doll dress for next year’s collection. “It gives me something to do,” said Hoover with a bit of a playful tone. “I have been a seamstress since I was a young girl, and I wanted to do something different (to show her support for the military community). My husband suggested that I make animals.” And so, back in 1993, this time-honored tradition began. “In the beginning, it was a partnership – my husband and I worked together. He was an artist and would paint the faces on each animal,” Hoover recalled. “During World War II, he was with the Marines. After that, he (went to work for the) Army and was at Fort Lee until he retired. He painted a variety of signs for Fort Lee at that time.” Mrs. Hoover has resided in the Fort Lee area since the mid-1950s. That too is a big reason why she said she feels closely connected to the military community. Talking about her whimsical creations like the cat that made its debut in this year’s collection, Hoover said she finds inspiration for patterns from many different sources. The cat, for example, was patterned after a door stop that was sent to her by a friend. Each of Hoover’s creations takes approximately 20 to 22 hours to complete. When she finishes a project, the doll is added to a shelf in one of the rooms in her home and, over time, the collection is said to be a sight that’s worthy of admiration. That is until
Thanksgiving week when she makes her annual toy run to Fort Lee. “(Now), my room is so empty,” she said. Hoover’s daughter Vicki Quick, a former Fort Lee garrison employee, isn’t surprised that her mother has continued this tradition for the past two decades. “My mother has always sewn,” she said. “She made clothes for her children, made sports coats for men and formal gowns for special occasions. The toy project was something that she and daddy could work together.” The final twist to Hoover’s story is noteworthy as well. Each year, just before she donates her dolls to the Holiday Helper Program, she loads them into her car and takes them to Memorial Chapel on Fort Lee to have them blessed. To date, more than 600 of her creations have been consecrated. “I just felt that one additional step was the right thing to do,” Hoover explained. “After all, it’s for the children.” The project’s “other blessing,” according to the coordinators of the Holiday Helper Program here, is the talent and kindness that have brought joy to so many children at Fort Lee. “We are so fortunate to have neighbors like Mrs. Hoover,” said Wayne Hall, president of the HHA. “She has a love for children that is evident, and she goes out of her way to put smiles on their faces. It is moving when you see her dedication and experience the drive and passion that keeps her motivated year after year to complete this project. And the joy it brings to our military Families every holiday season is something special. It’s a great story of community support.” Junior-ranking military members who have been nominated by their unit leaders to receive support through Holiday Helper will have an opportunity to shop at the store on Tuesday and Wednesday. The handmade and blessed dolls and stuffed animals created by Hoover will be among the available toys while the supply lasts. All nominees will receive three toys per child, hats and mittens, stocking stuffers, books and puzzles, a live tree if needed and free gift wrapping. A limited number of bikes are also donated annually and each unit commander is allowed to select a military recipient based on need. For more information about Holiday Helper, including ways you can help the program, contact one of the non-profit organization’s board members at (804) 614-8006 or 305-7599.
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Lorraine Hoover holds a few of the dolls she’s made over the last year for the Holiday Helper Toy Store.
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(LEFT) Fort Lee volunteer Pfc. Kristal Doyle talks with children at Ecoff Elementary School in Chester during a stint as a cafeteria monitor Nov. 28. (BELOW) Doyle listens to students’ many questions during her volunteer session.
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Pfc. Kristal Doyle aspires to be a lawyer because, in her words, “I want to help people.” With one year of military service under her belt, Doyle knows that her dream is much toil and many years away. In the meantime, she is helping people in another way – being a volunteer. The 19-year-old Soldier is the volunteer coordinator for her unit, the 108th Quartermaster Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sust. Brigade, and has taken the lead to support its volunteer mission, said Company Commander Capt. Milena Williams. “We asked if there was anyone who wanted to work with the school liaison at Army Community Service, and she was the only one to raise her hand,” she said. “Later on, we asked her why she wanted to do it, and she said she wanted to do it for the kids so that they know this is the Army and we get involved. That would in turn encourage other Soldiers to volunteer.” As the volunteer coordinator, Doyle is responsible for communicating with the school liaison and school officials to fulfill and coordinate volunteer missions for the unit. She said she took the job because she cares about children, but there is another aspect of the position she likes as well. “I think it makes a positive impact on the unit when people see that we’re out helping the community,” she said. Doyle’s role as the volunteer coordinator isn’t limited to
making phone calls. She travels with her fellow Soldiers to schools most of the time and participates as they do. On a recent visit to Ecoff Elementary School in Chester, several of the Soldiers had to pull out of a mission due to other obligations, leaving her as the lone volunteer. That made her the center of attention among the children. “It feels good that the kids are that interested in me,” she said, beaming and walking the aisles of the cafeteria in her Army combat uniform amid the loud chatter of roughly 60 first graders. During her visit, Doyle took on the role of cafeteria monitor, helping to keep the little ones under control as they went through the serving line, seated themselves and ate their lunch. In the course of those actions, they studied her, offered
typical offhand comments and asked her about herself, her uniform and a number of other things. She thoughtfully took it all in stride, helping to open beverages, assisting with trays and answering a rapid-fire line of questions. She seemed to imply that small things can have a big impact. “It makes me feel good that I could be making a difference in somebody’s life,” said the Martinsville native, smiling. “Just being there with them, talking to them, laughing with them – something as simple as that.” With that comment, Doyle seems to understand the subtleties of presence, especially when the person present is wearing a uniform. “I have positive thoughts (about being a role model) because it could possibly change a child’s life,” she said. “Children who have a bad home life can be changed by what they see because a lot of the kids make comments like ‘Oh, when I grow up, I’m going to go to the Army.’ Before that, they might not have thought anything like that.” Doyle also understands leadership, said Williams. “She is one of my best Soldiers,” she said. “She wears Pfc. rank, but she really should be an E-5 because whenever I need something, she’s there or if she sees something is missing or there’s a problem, she the first one to go and fix it – before even letting me know there was a problem. She constantly looks to better improve the organization and seeks to take on challenges to improve herself.” Doyle will soon take on challenges elsewhere. She is scheduled to relocate with husband Pfc. Ramel Doyle to Fort Campbell, Ky., next month.
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ACROSS 1. Large cargo plane 5. Name for the vice president’s aircraft 9. A type of aircraft used extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan 10. Dropped the “Little Boy” atomic bomb 12. Starred in a 1986 flick about Navy pilots 14. An aircraft’s main body section 15. A technology that helps planes evade radar detection 16. Nickname for the SR-71 spy plane 17. A now out-of-service, reusable spacecraft DOWN 1. Notable test pilot who appeared in TV commercials 2. Nickname for a flying boat that was
once one of the largest planes ever made 3. It was nicknamed “Huey,” but the official Army name paid tribute to this Native American tribe 4. Can land and take off on water 6. Name for the newest U.S. military aircraft that can take off and land vertically 7. Pioneering and now defunct passenger airline 8. The “C” in C-130 11. The Air Force uses this term when referring to a female member 13. The Hindenburg was one 18. Francis Gary Powers is associated with this plane
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266th Honors Troops for Exceptional Performance by Capt. Constance Marable 266th Quartermaster Battalion Adjutant
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Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, presents the Gen. Brehon B. Somervell Medallion of Excellence to Rocco R. Caponigro Nov. 21, for his service to the Army spanning 70 years. The former Soldier and civil servant has continued to provide his expertise to service members and currently instructs a substance abuse class to the Basic Officer Leaders Course at the U.S. Army Logistics University. He celebrated his 90th birthday on Nov. 29.
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World War II veteran Rocco “Rocky” Caponigro was recognized for 70 years of service to the country during a Nov. 21 ceremony at the Cardinal Golf Club here. Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, presented Caponigro the Gen. Brehon B. Somervell Medallion of Excellence. “It is such an honor to receive the award,” Caponigro said. “I will remember it for a long time.” Caponigro, who celebrated his 90th birthday Nov. 29, was a radio operator and forward observer during his time in World War II. After separating from active service, he continued to support the Army as a civil-
ian employee until 1988. While in government service, he served as the installation alcohol and drug control officer at Fort Lee and Fort Monmouth, N.J. Even after retirement, his service and dedication to duty remains. He continues to share his expertise with service members and currently instructs a substance abuse class for the Basic Officer Leaders Course at the Army Logistics University. “Rocco has been a longtime supporter of our Soldiers,” said David J. Rohrer, the civilian deputy to the commander at ALU. “Long after his official retirement, he continues to educate our Soldiers on the dangers of alcohol abuse and his sessions are always well received.” The Somervell Medallion is presented to individuals who demonstrate a commitment to duty and excel in the area of logistical support.
Ten noncommissioned officers and one lieutenant recently earned special recognition at the 266th Quartermaster Battalion monthly award ceremony for contributions that led to an “exceptional” rating during the annual Brigade Organizational Inspection Program. The OIP ensures unit compliance with regulatory requirements and provides commanders with a picture of unit readiness. Areas of inspection include personnel, operations, training, readiness, logistics, reenlistment and equal opportunity. The contributions of Master Sgt. Timothy L. Madden and Sgt. 1st Class Keith Knowlin, both 266th QM Bn., cadre members, were particularly noteworthy, according to Master Sgt. Evan M. Umstead, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade S-3. “They implemented and monitored a program in which the need to restart an initial entry training Soldier during Phase I of the Program of Instruction was eliminated; the Soldier would be inserted (into an earlier phase of training) instead,” said Umstead. “This saved the Army thousands of dollars.”
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Fort Lee Emergency Responders Put Out Fire at Vacant Building Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services personnel extinguished a fire at a vacant building on post early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported. Fire trucks and personnel arrived on scene at 12:35 a.m. to discover fire coming through the roof of the one-story training facility on Front Access Road. They had the fire under control by 2 a.m. According to initial estimates
from the installation’s Directorate of Public Works, the fire caused more than $250,000 in damage to the 20,000 square-foot building, which was built in 1941 and is undergoing renovation for use by the U.S. Army Quartermaster School. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services is investigating the cause of the fire. – Staff Reports
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Fort Lee Commuinty Participates in Fall Cleanup Bagged leaves by the hundreds lined the installation roadsides this week as military personnel and civilian volunteers participated in the annual fall cleanup. The effort’s primary goal is to remove fallen leaves and to provide a general spruce-up of the installation. The cleanup concludes Friday.
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(ABOVE) Marine Pfcs. Aaron Kogut and Keith Roberts bag and rake leaves at a wooded area near the PXtra Tuesday. The two, assigned to the Marine Detachment, were part of the annual post fall clean-up operation that took place Dec. 2-7. Hundreds of military and civilian personnel participated in the beautification effort. (LEFT) Clarice Field and Faye Gore, employees in the Kenner Army Health Clinic Resource Management Division, work together to fill bags during the fall clean-up effort around the clinic. More than 20 volunteers helped the Medical Department Activity complete their area of responsibility.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Holiday Inn, 401 E. Roslyn Road. The event is open to active and retired warrant officers and their Families. In addition to a buffet dinner, there will be a raffle and a gift exchange for those who choose to participate. The 392nd Army Band will provide music. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for ages 13-18 and $15 for children 12 and younger. For details and tickets, call (804) 765-7088.
The final performances of the free Fort Lee Holiday Safety Show are slated for Dec.6, 6 and 8 p.m., at the Lee Theater on Mahone Avenue. The musical play has safety themes and a patriotic finale. Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, will deliver a safety message. The show is for military and their Family members, civilians and the community.
WO Holiday Party
The Crater Chapter Warrant Officer Association will hold its holiday party on Dec. 14, 6 p.m., at the Colonial Heights
The U.S. Army Women’s Museum at 2100 A Ave. is a drop-off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. New unwrapped toys may be taken there weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., until Dec. 13
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USO Dinner
Virginia State University will brief the Fort Lee community on a bachelor’s degree program in hospitality management with a concentration in culinary restaurant management. The briefing will be at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 11 in the auditorium at the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, building 4200. The first course starts in January 2013. For details, call (804) 765-3570.
The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia will serve Christmas Eve dinner Dec. 24, 5-8 p.m., for advanced individual training students and single service members assigned to Army Logistics University. The center is on Mahone Avenue.For details, call (804) 765-3045.
Holiday Ball
An international holiday buffet is set for the Lee Club on Dec. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The menu includes ham, roast beef and gravy, candied yams, mashed potatoes, lima beans, honey-glazed carrots, dinner rolls and an assortment of desserts. The cost is $13.50 per adult and $6.95 per child, ages 3-10. Children 2 and younger are free. The Lee Club is on the corner of Mahone Avenue and Battle Drive. For details, call (804) 734-7541.
The 2012 CASCOM and Fort Lee Holiday Ball will be Dec. 7 at the Lee Club. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $30-$35 depending on rank. The ball is open to all military, civilians and contractors who work at Fort Lee. For details, call 734-3687 or 734-2808.
Play Auditions
The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for “Angel Street,� a suspense thriller by Patrick Hamilton, on Dec. 16-17, 7 p.m. Auditions will be at the Lee Playhouse, building 4300, on Mahone Avenue. Director Joy Williams is seeking three women, ages 19-50, and two men who are in their late 30s-60s. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 13 for a Feb. 8-24 production run. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Planters/Kraft are giving away 10 $1,000 gift cards in the “Go Nuts with Planters� sweepstakes. Enter by Dec. 31 using a form available in the Post Exchange. Winners will be selected on or about Feb. 14, 2013.
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The Fort Lee Military Council of Catholic Women will meet Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. Members will play Christmas Bunco and attend mass at 10 a.m. Watch care will be provided. For more information, email Janine Majewski at majewskial@aol.com.
Live Entertainment
The Rob Gray Band will provide entertainment in the Regimental Club’s main ballroom on Dec. 14, 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. The band plays a variety of Top 40s, jazz and old school music. For details, visit www.leemwr.com or call (804) 7651539.
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FITNESS & SPORTS Holiday Golf Scramble
The CG Pay Day Scramble holiday golf tournament will be Dec. 7, 12:30 p.m., at Cardinal golf Course. The entry fee is $25 for members, $35 for active duty and $40 for non-members. The fee includes the golf cart, range, lunch, beverages and prizes. Registration must be paid by the day of the event. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
35 and Over Basketball
The Family and MWR Sports Department is forming a new basketball league for players age 35 and older. It is open to active duty personnel, Department of Defense Civilians and retirees. The season is slated for Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. For details or to sign up, call (804) 734-3896.
Get Fit, Stay Fit
A variety of weekly fitness classes are available through the Family and MWR Sports Office. The cost is usually $4 per class, and a fitness card may be used for most. The 10-class punch card costs $20. Some classes are free. Classes for which there is a fee include Boot Camp, Tai Chi, aerobics, Zumba and Step Kick. Free classes include Workout with Weights in the House of Pain and yoga. Iyengar yoga is free for active duty Soldiers and spouses of deployed service members. Restorative yoga is free for all qualified participants. Fitness class participants must be age 16 or older and eligible fitness facility patrons. The WWW in the House of Pain class is for those 18 and older. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
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Personal Trainers
Personal trainers are available weekdays by appointment at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Specialized programs are offered for sports, weight loss, resistance training, reconditioning and people 60 or older. The cost for 60-minute sessions is $35 each for the first nine sessions and $30 each for 10 or more sessions. For details, call (804) 734-6198.
Fitness Assessments
Free microfit fitness assessments are available MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center. The assessments take 20-40 minutes and check blood pressure, body fat, and height and weight as well as cardio, flexibility and strength. For details, call (804) 734-6994
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Pearl Harbor Event
Members of the Richmond Council of the Navy League of the United States will host the 71st Pearl Harbor Remembrance at 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond. The event is free and open to the public. For details, visit www.vawarmemorial.org or call (804) 786-2060.
Hopewell Tree Lighting
Hopewell will hold its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Ashford Civic Plaza Dec. 6, 7 p.m. The free program includes give-aways and a visit from Santa. The plaza is downtown between the Municipal Building on Main Street and the courthouse on East Broadway. For details, call (804) 541-2353.
Library Hospitality, Fun
The Appomattox Regional Library System has planned a number of winter holiday events for December at its branches in Hopewell and the counties of Prince George and Dinwiddie. For details, visit www.arls.org or call (804) 458-6320, ext. 1005.
Vendor Bazaar
The Holiday Vendor Bazaar at 6500 Courthouse Road, Prince George, will help the county Volunteer Fire Department save and restore an old Seagrave fire engine. The bazaar will be Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. A number of vendors will be on hand to sell products including floral arrangements, handbags, jewelry, baskets, cosmetics and kitchen items. For details, call (804) 861-3480.
Prayer Breakfast
The Association for Wounded Veterans Changing Lifestyle Inc. will hold a benefit prayer breakfast Dec. 8, 9 a.m., at VFW Post 622, 1925 Johnson Road, Petersburg. The cost is $20. Rev. Alexander Williams, pastor of the Big Bethel Baptist Church in McKenney, will be the guest speaker. Guest soloists will be Edwin Rodriguez and Tarra Marcus. AFWVETS assists veterans and their families with a variety of services. For details and tickets, call (804) 732-0415.
Lighting of Petersburg
Union Station at 103 River St. in Old Towne Petersburg will host the Lighting of Petersburg festivities on Dec. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. Santa Claus will be on hand, and music will fill the air. Admission is free. For details, call (804) 733-2402.
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Lunch with Santa
Santa’s flying in for a special visit with children Dec. 8 at the Hopewell Community Center, which is hosting its annual Lunch with Santa noon - 1:30 p.m. that day. The cost is $5. For details, call (804) 541-2353.
Weston Open House
The Historic Hopewell Foundation is hosting a free holiday open house Dec. 9, 1-4:30 p.m., at Weston Plantation, 400 Weston Lane off N. 21st Avenue. Three local garden clubs will decorate all three floors of the Georgia-style manor house for the holidays. Refreshments will be served in the cellar’s winter kitchen. For details, call (804) 458-4682.
Hopewell Yule Parade
The Hopewell Tri-Cities Jaycees Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 9, noon - 5 p.m. Marching units will travel from the Hopewell Community Center on City Point Road to 15th Avenue and then to Cavalier Square Shopping Center. Attendance is free. For details, call (757) 469-1408.
College Finance Event
The Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., will host the College Finance Road Show for high school students and their parents on Dec. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is recommended by visiting www.library. chesterfield.gov or calling (804) 748-6314. The program is an opportunity to learn about various ways to finance a college education.
Wreaths Across America
The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Legion Riders, Hopewell Memorial Post 146, will decorate the graves of veterans at City Point National Cemetery – corner of Davis Street and North 10th Avenue – with holiday wreaths through the Wreaths Across America Program. A ceremony and the wreath-laying are planned for Dec. 15 at noon. A motorcycle escort will accompany the wreath truck from Farmers Food Store on Oaklawn Boulevard to the cemetery beginning at 10:30 a.m. For details about the ceremony, the escort and donating to the program, call Dennis Hubbes at (804) 721-4722.
Family Film Fest
The Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., will host a marathon of classic holiday films on Dec. 15, beginning at 10 a.m. Cookies, cider and children’s Christmas crafts will be included. No advance registration is required. For details and a schedule of films, call (804) 748-6314.
Christmas Homes Tour
The Historic Petersburg Foundation’s Christmas Homes Tour will be 1-5 p.m. Dec. 9. Tickets are $18 in
advance and $20 at the door. The tour includes five homes decorated for the holidays. For details, visit the events page at www. historicpetersburg.org or call (804) 732-2096.
All Manor of Things
All Manor of Things, the Historic Hopewell Foundation gift shop at Weston Plantation, will have an open house with free hot cider and cookies on Dec. 16, 1-4:30 p.m., at 400 Weston Lane off N. 21st Avenue in Hopewell. The non-profit shop supports the foundation by selling an array of unique gift items. Take this notice for a 10 percent discount on purchases made during the open house. For details, call (804) 458-4682.
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Tickets for the six performances of “The Christmas Star” at Colonial Heights Baptist Church are now on sale. Performances of the play, which sold out last year, are slated through Dec. 9. Tickets cost $8-$12. They can be purchased at www.chbaptist.com. For details, call (804) 526-0424.
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If you have a passion for construction and would enjoy working for a small growing company where you can really make a difference, we would like to get to know you. TMG CONSTRUCTION is an award-winning general contractor that specializes in IDIQ construction contracts for federal and institutional customers. We are currently pursuing several opportunities in the Ft. Lee/Hopewell, VA area and are looking for highly motivated individuals that would like to join our team. Here are the positions that we are currently looking to staff:
• PROJECT MANAGER (ALL LEVELS) • QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
• SUPERINTENDENT (ALL LEVELS) • CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
TMG Construction offers a work environment where your contributions, knowledge and skills will be recognized and rewarded. We encourage our employees to pursue development and training opportunities and support their involvement in professional associations. We offer full health, dental and vision insurance along with short and long-term disability and life insurance as well as a matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Please send your resume to nderby@tmgworld.net or visit www.tmgworld.net and follow the link to our Jobs @ TMG link.
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