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Grand Illumination kicks off Lee holiday season SEE PAGE 14 LEE OFFICERS CONTRIBUTE TO CLOTHING GIVEAWAY BOLC students from the Army Logistics University spent most of their Saturday helping struggling families and homeless individuals in Richmond SEE PAGE 12
HOLIDAY FUN A special Off Duty in the Community report lists local light shows and other activities to make the season bright SEE PAGE 6
TIPS TO AVOID CREDIT PITFALLS New Army allotment rule meant to reduce shady, high-interest deals, predatory lending SEE PAGE 9
HONORING GRADUATES Education Center hosts ceremony for those who have completed college studies SEE PAGE 15
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BLESSINGS YOU HAVE
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Growing up near Anaheim, Calif., and having a father who was a sports enthusiast created the perfect environment for me to catch his zeal for cheering on the California Angels. They were the “California” Angels back then; I am talking about in the late 70s. My father would take the whole family to the games at first, but then as my brother and I got older and my sisters moved out, it was just Dad and his two young boys.
We had a familiar rhythm to our baseball outings. We always left a little early so we could get the best “general admission” tickets. You see, back then they had a section of the ballpark for general admission. The tickets were $3 each. So, we always got there a little early so we could get “good” general admission seats. Every once in awhile, my father would spring for a “reserved” ticket; but those cost $5 each, so it did not happen very often. We raced up to the general admission section and found the best seats we could. It was always a long way down the first
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When it comes to holiday spending, waiting in store lines all night and jostling for discounts will mean very little if you don’t have a budget that shapes your finances year-round. With the average U.S. household spending $600-700 in 2014 for the holidays, putting that money together shouldn’t be a game of chance. Here are some tips to get it right:
• Before you make a list, plan. How’s your debt? Do you have an emergency fund or any savings put aside? Start the holiday season by getting a handle on what you owe and what you’re spending day-to-day. Then plan a holiday budget as early as possible that allows you to spend wisely. • See what spending is really necessary. It’s tough to cut young kids off a gift list, so turn to the adults. If your finances are limit-
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ed, it’s worth asking adult friends and family members if they’d consider a gift swap or forego gifts altogether. They might think it’s a good idea. • Attack your everyday expenses. Want to afford the holidays? Consider evaluating some expensive habits. Try reducing the amount you are spending on expensive nights out. Cook at home and bring your lunch to work. Use public transportation. You’ll find that savings build quickly. • Browse before you buy. Assuming you’ve made a tight gift list, create a gift budget tracking precisely what you’re willing to pay for every item. For musthave, non-negotiable gifts, you may have to pounce before spe-
bite. During those delicious bites of tasty heaven on earth, we sat next to our dad; all three of us eating ice cream together. We were the happiest boys in the world. We were hanging out with dad at a ballpark with other families just enjoying the game and relishing in our treat. It did not matter we were sitting in the cheapest seats in the ballpark. For us, those were the best seats in the world! As you reflect about what is going on in your life, I am sure you could find much to complain about because your might feel like you are living in the cheap seats. But look around you and see how you can make wherever you are right now a positive experience. There is so much to enjoy around you. Find a healthy connection to those around you (neighbors or coworkers) and realize you have the power to turn your cheap seats into the best seats in the ballpark.
cial sales days for both price and selection. Also, don’t forget to budget for holiday entertainment. It’s a potentially huge cost. Plan ahead and don’t waver. • Create your own Holiday Club. Online savings and money market accounts can allow you to set aside your holiday budget in small amounts throughout the year and they’ll pay better rates than the last few banks offering Holiday Club savings accounts. • Watch gas and shipping. Smart shoppers weigh the value of store trips versus online shopping. They also keep an eagle eye for advertised online and shipping discounts. Sign up for special deals and coupons, consolidate in-person trips to stores and make
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sure you review return policies at online and bricks-and-mortar stores before you buy. Paying return fees or missing a window to return a gift entirely can cost big money. • Keep good records. Whether you track your finances on paper or on a computer, develop a system that allows you to match your holiday list to what you spend every year. Good recordkeeping not only allows you to track the numbers, but also prevents you from duplicating gifts or overspending year to year. And it’s always a good idea to keep a list of what you get from others to make sure you’re thanking people appropriately.
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base line, but it was our section. We always found other “budget minded” families in that section who just wanted to enjoy the game and have fun. So, we goofed around in the seats and played with our newly made friends. Once in awhile, my brother and I actually watched the game. My father’s frugal ways carried over to all aspects; we rarely were allowed to purchase anything from the vendors so we would carry in our own snacks. Except Dad would spring for a frosty ice cream malt each game. He always made us wait until after the seventh inning stretch for our treat. So, in the middle of singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” we would start looking for a vendor selling ice cream. Often, we left our section and went in search of the ice cream. We would come back with three ice cream malts (and of course the change for dad) and enjoy every
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Fort Lee youths play in the artificial snow near Santa’s workshop during the annual Grand Illumination ceremony Dec. 4 on the Lee Club Lawn. For more photos, see Page 14.
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(LEFT) Ron Kirklin II and his sister Shamekia place new rank insignia shoulder boards on their dad’s uniform shirt during his promotion ceremony Friday at the Lee Club. Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin is the 53rd Quartermaster General and commandant of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School here. (BELOW) Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, congratulates Kirklin after his family pinned on his new brigadier general stars. Lyons hosted the event and administered the officer oath during the ceremony.
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More than 500 community members and guest dignitaries packed the Lee Club main ballroom Friday to observe Col. Ronald Kirklin’s promotion to brigadier general. Kirklin came to Fort Lee in June. He is the 53rd Quartermaster General and commandant of the U.S. Army Quartermaster School, which trains more than 18,000 students annually in nine enlisted career fields, five warrant officer specialties and the QM Basic Officer Leader Course. Training areas include aerial delivery, mortuary affairs, logistics movement and tracking, culinary, and petroleum and water distribution. Maj. Gen. Stephen Lyons, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, presided over the promotion ceremony. In opening remarks, he shared highlights of Kirklin’s 27-year military career and said “there is no question about it,� the Army chose the right strategic leader for promotion to the general officer ranks at this important time in the nation’s history. “What’s really most impressive to me is the hundreds of people in this audience
who represent every assignment that Ron Kirklin has served in, from the Fulda Gap (Germany) to his current day position, and more than a dozen states and foreign countries in between,â€? Lyons said. “I have to say that your presence here today speaks volumes ‌ way more than I could ever say in my remarks.â€? Focusing on Kirklin’s career progression, Lyons said he has never shied away from tough assignments with increasing levels of responsibility. For example, back in 2004 when he had just wrapped up a stint as the course director for the Combined Captains Career Course at Fort Lee, he returned to Fort Hood, Texas – his third assignment with the highly deployed maneuver elements there – and took the deputy commander job for the 1st Cavalry’s Divisional Support Command while it was deployed to Taji, Iraq. Returning stateside in March 2005, Kirklin assumed command of the 215th Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and once again deployed with that unit to Iraq in 2006. “At that time, as you recall, the president made the decision to surge the force and a 12-month tour became 15 months with operations that were meant to turn the
tide on the situation in Iraq,� Lyons said. Upon his eventual return to Fort Hood – by way of the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. – Kirklin took command of the 4th Sustainment Brigade and headed back to Iraq in 2011. “His was the last sustainment brigade in country, so he had the unenviable task of drawing down all of the forces and equipment that had accumulated over that 10-year period,� Lyons noted. “That was no easy task I can assure you. It is a tough, tough mission for a logistician.� Further describing Kirklin as an individual who has “always been at the top percentage level of the officer corps,� Lyons said it’s not surprising that he was tagged for promotion. “I was part of that selection process,� he continued. “We looked at 2,394 officers, racking and stacking files just like any other board. The top echelon of those files is put out on the table and there’s lots of discussion about the remaining candidates. Let me tell you, we’ve got some great, incredible leaders in the United States Army, but we only selected four logisticians on that board. Ron Kirklin was one of them, and he’s more than deserving of that honor.� Offering a final observation about
Kirklin before concluding his remarks, Lyons said he would be the last person to boast about his accomplishments or gloat about his promotion. “If you asked him what his most significant accomplishment in life has been thus far, he wouldn’t tell you any of the things I just mentioned ‌ he just wouldn’t, he doesn’t talk about himself. He talks about his family. He talks about his community and the investment in others. It’s all about faith, family and friends for Ron Kirklin,â€? Lyons said. “So, his success doesn’t emanate from his rank. It really comes from who he is as a person – his character, his confidence and commitment to make everybody around him better.â€? Joining the honoree on stage, Lyons looked on as son and daughter, Ron II and Shamekia, and brother and wife, Virgil and Phyllis, adorned his uniform with new rank insignia and shoulder boards. That was followed by the oath of office administered by the CASCOM commander, the traditional presentation of the general officer’s belt and pistol, and the uncasing of Kirklin’s one-star flag. The newly promoted Quartermaster General then addressed the crowd and, living up to the description offered by Lyons, focused his comments on everyone but himself. “I believe success is not achieved individually; you don’t get there alone,â€? he said. “For every successful person, there are so many others who have played SEE KIRKLIN, PAGE 17
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5HSRUW VKRZV $UP\ PDNLQJ SURJUHVV LQ 6+$53 HIIRUWV WASHINGTON – Army efforts to change the command climate and increase training have resulted in a decrease in sexual assaults as well as an increase in reporting of these crimes, a recently released report shows. “The Army still has the prevention of sexual assault as its number-one priority,” said Dr. Christine T. Altendorf, director of the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, or SHARP, office. “We have put a lot of focus and effort on this in the last couple of years, and we do believe we are making progress,” Altendorf said. “Do we still have more things to do? Yes. Will we continue to do more things? Yes. But we are making progress.” The numbers showing progress come from a report exceeding 1,100 pages given to the president this week by the Secretary of Defense. The report details the efforts of the military services to curb sexual assault. According to the Army’s portion of the document, reporting of sexual assault is up, Altendorf said. Additionally, she said, the prevalence of sexual assault is going down. What that means is now, more Soldiers are willing to report they have been sexually assaulted, she said, At the same time, anonymous surveys of Soldiers show that fewer sexual assaults have actually occurred. According to the anonymous prevalence report administered every two years, the number of sexual assaults against female Soldiers has decreased from 7.1 percent of the force in fiscal 2012, to 4.6 percent in fiscal 2014. Sexual assaults against male Soldiers increased slightly, from .8 percent in fiscal 2012, to 1.2 percent in fiscal 2014. At the same time, surveys show reporting of sexual assaults has gone up. Of the total number of estimated sexual assault victims in fiscal 2012, only about 14 percent made a report. In fiscal 2014, that number increased to 23 percent. A sexual assault involves “offenses ranging from abusive sexual contact to rape,” as spelled out in the report. “The decline in prevalence combined with the increase in reports, suggests the Army’s efforts to prevent sexual assault and reduce the stigma of reporting are having a positive effect,” the report concluded. Altendorf said the Army must focus
equally on prevention of sexual assault, not just taking care of victims. “We don’t want this to happen at all,” she said. “This goes back to focusing on that climate of dignity and respect and is what we have to really try to institutionalize if at all possible.” The DOD report to the president details the Army’s efforts across “lines of effort” to increase reporting of sexual assault, to take care of victims of sexual assault and to decrease sexual assaults across the force. Five lines of effort include prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy and assessment. For prevention, the Army in 2014 completed a multi-year process to revise all professional military education courses to update and improve their SHARP training. In addition, since 2011, unit-level SHARP training has been required annually and, since 2014, is complemented by an interactive presentation designed to educate Soldiers about the importance of active bystander intervention. In 2013, the Secretary of the Army also mandated suitability checks for more than 20,000 drill sergeants, recruiters, victim advocates, sexual assault response coordinators and other “positions of trust” to ensure that only the best-qualified and most suitable individuals serve in these important positions. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division has joined with prosecutors, victim witness liaisons, victim advocates and other sexual assault responders to form “Special Victim Capability” teams at more than 70 Army installations. These teams are trained in the unique aspects of investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases, including the need to ensure that victims are referred to the appropriate agencies for comprehensive care. Since 2011, the U.S. Army Military Police School also has developed a number of innovative investigative techniques, including the Forensic Experiential Trauma SEE SHARP, PAGE 19
Kenner Holiday Schedule Kenner Army Health Clinic will close Dec. 18, 1- 4 p.m., for a commander’s call and training; and Dec. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., for staff holiday luncheons. Additional closures are planned for Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2. The Troop Medical Clinic on the Ordnance Campus will be closed for the duration of the holiday block leave period, Dec. 19 - Jan. 4. The Active Duty Clinic will support advanced individual training troops on those dates. To schedule appointments, call the Kenner Appointment Line at 1-866-533-5242. To request an authorization to visit an urgent care center, call the KAHC AOD at (804) 734-9000. For medical emergencies, dial 911 or go to the nearest ER. While traveling, call TRICARE North Region at (877) 874-2273, then contact your primary care manager at (804) 734-9000 for a referral. Other numbers travelers may need are DEERS to verify eligibility, (800) 363-2273; and the KAHC Patient Appointment Line at (866) 533-5242.
DES Holiday Santa Run A post-wide Holiday Santa Run is set for Dec. 14 starting just after 5 p.m. in the 266th and 244th Quartermaster Battalion barracks areas. A convoy of fire trucks and military police vehicles will escort Santa Claus through Fort Lee housing areas during the annual Directorate of Emergency Services event. This may cause brief traffic delays as the procession crosses or travels along primary roadways. 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. For details, call (804) 734-7417.
Temporary Temple Gate Closure Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 The Temple Gate – which leads to the Ordnance Campus – will be closed during holiday block leave from Dec. 22 - Jan. 4. As a reminder, the A Avenue and Shop Road gates are closed on federal holidays and weekends. Mahone Avenue has decreased hours, 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., on federal holidays and weekends.
Sport Bike Safety Training A Military Sport Bike Rider Training Course program is scheduled for Dec. 19, 8 a.m., at building 6050. The class begins inside before training on the range. To sign through the AIRS scheduling system, visit https://imc.army.mil/airs/home. aspx.For details, call (804) 765-3127.
Preschool Openings at CYSS 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 inactive duty personnel training, and DOD contractors. For details, call (804) 765-3852 or 765-3785.
Vet Clinic Holiday Closures The Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic will close Dec 23 and Dec 30. For emergencies, community members should contact their local veterinarian or the center at (804) 353-9000.
Change to Battlefield Hours The Petersburg National Battlefield will change its hours of operations beginning Dec. 28. Park-wide facilities including visitor contact stations, governmental offices and park tour roads will be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The battlefield grounds will continue to open daily at sunrise and close at sunset. For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 200.
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Holiday opportunities plentiful in local area Amy Perry
Grinch Visits | Dec. 13, 20 Join the Grinch to hear how he almost stole Christmas in his well-known tale that he will read at the Central and Chesterfield branches of the Children’s Museum of Richmond. The event starts at 11 a.m. and is free with admission. Visit www.c-mor. org for more details.
Dec. 24. Visit www.illuminatelightshow. com for price and more details.
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The local community offers a wide range of holiday activities – from extravagant outdoor light shows to walking tours and, of course, visits with Santa Claus. The following listing is just a small sample of the activities that will get individuals and families into the holiday spirit.
Tacky Lights Tour | Ongoing Visit www.richmond.com/holiday/ tacky-lights to plan a tour of the most overthe-top displays in the local area. Many local transportation companies also offer special tours for a fee.
Dominion GardenFest of Lights | Ongoing “A Legacy in Lights: 120 Years from Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden� is the theme of this year’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Richmond. More than a half-million lights, botanical decorations and trains await visitors 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 12, except for Dec. 2425 and during extreme inclement weather. Cost varies by age and membership. For details, call (804) 262-9887.
Christmas Town | Ongoing
Illuminate Light Show Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town and Santa’s Village | is available on select days through Ongoing Dec. 31. The theme park is at 1 Busch A dazzling 1.5-mile drive-through synchronized light show awaits guests during this event Meadow Event Park, Doswell. It runs nightly 5:30-10 p.m. through Jan. 3. At the conclusion of the drive, guests can visit Santa’s Village, which includes opportunities for photos with Santa, children’s activities and holiday treats for purchase. Santa’s Village is available through
Gardens Blvd., Williamsburg. For more information, to view Christmas Town photos and for the park schedule, visit at www.williamsburgvacations.com/BuschGardens-Christmas-town.
Legendary Santa | Ongoing The Children’s Museum of Richmond Central branch is offering a Legendary
Henrico Concert Band Holiday Concert | Dec. 15
Santa experience through Dec. 24. This free program includes a visit with Santa Claus and a special holiday exhibit; but admission will be required for other areas of the museum. There also are special sessions available for a fee. For details and hours available, visit www.c-mor.org/ legendary-santa.
The Henrico Concert Band will play holiday favorites at a free event on Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Henrico Theater. There also will be a visit from Santa Claus. For reservations, call (804) 5015859.
Sir Thomas Dale’s Colonial Christmas | Dec. 13
Holiday Ground Xero Wrestling Show | Dec. 20
This free event will demonstrate a firstperson character interpretation of the etiquette, norms, customs and laws regarding Christmas in Elizabethan-Jacobean households in the early 17th century. The event runs 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Henricus Historical Park.
A special holiday show by Ground Xero Wrestling is set for 6 p.m., Dec. 20 at the Hopewell Community Center, 100 West City Point Road. Cost is $3 per person. For details, call (804) 542-2353.
James River Parade of Lights | Dec. 13 This free event offers holiday music, a bonfire and other activities to celebrate the season while watching a parade of decorated boats sail by. The event runs 4:308:30 p.m. at the Osborne Park and Boat Landing.
Monument Avenue After Dark Walking Tour | Dec. 26, 27 Enjoy the lights and glitter of Monument Avenue while it’s decked out for the holidays Dec. 26-27. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Reservations can be made by calling (804) 649-0711, ext. 301. Meet at the Lee Monument at Allen and Monument avenues. The cost varies.
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The “LEGO Legion” FIRST LEGO League robotics team at J.E.J. Moore Middle School in Disputanta attended a regional tournament on Nov. 22 at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School in Richmond. The co-team captains – Jawaan Faulcon, right, and Glen Meza, third from right, have Fort Lee ties through their parents who work on the installation. The “LEGO Legion” robot placed 6th out of 12 teams in their division in the robot game called “World Class Learning Unleashed.”
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New defense policy protects military members from predatory lenders The cost of buying things these days typically goes well beyond the price tag. Consider credit. Consumers should be concerned with how much it adds to the “bottom line” in the way of interest payments and whether they’re really getting ripped off with excessive interest rates, particularly if they’re in a “bad” credit on no credit situation. When buying an item on credit, read the contract carefully to see what you are paying after all the finance charges. A 30-percent annual interest rate for a $2,000 loan paid more than two years could result in over $1,200 in finance charges. In other words, you would pay over $3,200 for
a $2,000 item. Also, do not be fooled by “same as cash” offers: failing to pay off the debt before the term expires will likely result in significant accrued interest if not paid off in the allotted time. There are a few things individuals can do to protect themselves. First, read contracts before signing them. Do not be pressured into hurrying into a contract. Review the truth-inlending statement explaining the interest rate and how much you will pay in interest. Second, beware of any contract that requires you to set up an allotment from your military pay. Lenders know the income of military members, and an allotment is an easy way for them to make sure they get
paid even when the service member is falling behind on other expenses. While allotments can be convenient, they also are an easy means for lenders to convince service members to take on more debt than they can handle. In fact, the practice of using allotments to pay for personal property will soon be prohibited under Department of Defense regulation. Starting Jan. 1, active duty service members will no longer be permitted to pay for personal property such as vehicles, appliances, furniture, electronics, jewelry, and other tangible and movable property by allotment. Allotments for other purposes, such as payments to dependents and relatives, payment of insurance premiums, re-
payment of indebtedness to the U.S. Government, mortgages, Combined Federal Campaign donations, and savings account deposits will continue to be permitted. However, the service member must certify when making the allotment that it is not for the purchase, lease, or rental of personal property or payment toward personal property. Understanding the impact of creditworthiness is the key to responsibly financing purchases. People are entitled to a free annual credit report and scores from the three nationwide credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. By going to www.annualcreditreport.com, anyone can request a free copy of their credit report once every twelve months. Lenders use these reports to determine credit risk and interest rates. The lower the credit score, the higher the risk – and thus the higher interest lenders will charge to purchase items
on credit. It is important to know your credit score before you seek credit, and repeated inquiries for your credit history by lenders can negatively impact a credit rating. If you need assistance in reviewing a contract, correcting errors on a credit report, or negotiating with creditors about a debt, contact the Fort Lee Legal Assistance Office at (804) 7651500 to schedule an appointment with an attorney. Legal assistance attorneys also provide other services to assist with your financial readiness. Some additional resources on the changes to allotments can be found at: • www.defense.gov/news/ newsarticle.aspx?id=123701 • www.defense.gov/pubs/ Fact-Sheet-on-New-DoD-PolicyChange-to-Allotment-System.pdf • w w w. a r m y. m i l / article/132405 – Fort Lee Legal Office
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The Fort Lee Religious Support Office has slated a number of special worship services for the upcoming holiday season. For details, call (804) 734-6494. Catholic Services The Christmas and New Year 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 Night Service, Liberty Chapel • Jan. 3, 7 p.m., Hispanic “My Christmas Story” concert, Liberty Chapel • Jan. 4, 11 a.m., Hispanic traditional holiday service, Heritage Chapel Jewish Services The following ac-
tivities 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
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Team members from the 111st Quartermaster Company, 82nd Special Troops Battalion (Forward), pose with Col. Paul Brooks, garrison commander, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson, garrison CSM, front right, and other members of Fort Lee leadership during the Commander’s Cup Awards presentation Dec. 2 at the Fort Lee Sports Zone. The 111th earned the unit-level award for permanent party military for the second consecutive year. Other winners included the 16th Ordnance Bn., which earned its 2nd consecutive battalion-level Commander’s Cup for permanent party and its first battalion-level award for the advanced individual training league, and Uniform Company, 262nd QM Bn., 23rd QM Brigade, which earned the unit-level award for the AIT league.
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24 BOLC students volunteer at clothing giveaway
Members of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, Family Readiness Group pose with an Army Community Service representative here after the group recently delivered a large donation of non-perishable items for the holiday food basket program. The community support effort has already helped numerous military families who received contributions before the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Second Lt. Alexander Henriod never expected to become an instant authority on women’s shoes while studying at the Army Logistics University. However, while volunteering at a “gently used” winter clothing giveaway along with 23 other BOLC students Saturday, he became a fast learner. On that rainy day, Henriod from Las Vegas served as a “personal shopper,” helping women inside a tent to locate shoes and sweaters at the novel event along 18th and East Broad streets. “It was good. I’m glad I came out today, and we did this as a class project,” said Henriod. “I started out in women’s sweaters and they needed help with shoes, so I moved over. The people were so nice and understanding. Hopefully, my knowledge of women’s shoes doesn’t go away.” The ALU students, known as the War Hawks, joined about 50 other volunteers to help more than 100 homeless and under-resourced men, women and families obtain a variety of winter clothing including coats, sweaters, shirts, pants, gloves, shoes and more. The class quickly agreed to take on the community project, said Capt. Jose Mendoza, the ALU instructor who learned about the event from his wife, Nica, who helped sort and tag clothing a few weeks ago. “We like to have our classes become engaged in the community and all members of the class participated including our international student from Saudi Arabia,” noted Mendoza. “I helped Nica one night and realized this was an enormous project and one our
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Second Lt. Caroline West holds up a sweater for a woman to see during the clothing giveaway event in downtown Richmond Saturday. There were separate tables for men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes and coats. Other tables had accessories including gloves, belts and more.
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Second Lt. Justin Frizzelle, a BOLC student from the Army Logistics University, shows a man a selection of winter coats during a community event that offered free winter clothing and other items to more than 100 people in need in downtown Richmond Saturday. Frizzelle, along with other Soldiers, served as “personal shoppers” to assist in locating what the visitors needed.
class might like to take on.” The innovative event was the first of its type in Virginia and was called a “pop-up Street Store” by its two organizers – Anita Kozakewicz and Yvonne Royster. Each man or woman was paired with a volunteer to help navigate the makeshift store rather than have to rummage through boxes. Each person could pick out one coat, a pair of shoes, gloves and an ample number of other items they needed. They also were served lunch. After setting up tents, racks and tables and carrying out many bags of clothes, the Soldiers assisted the shoppers. Some also were needed to sort clothing inside the nearby offices of the partner agency for the day – Help Somebody. They also resupplied the tables along the street as the donated clothing was carried away by those less fortunate. “Today was definitely good,” said 2nd Lt. Brian Betlej from Milwaukee. He was the officer-in-charge of the event for the class. “This was special, seeing the smiles on all the faces. I know there were veterans among those we assisted as well.”
Second Lt. Taylor Viotto from Newark, N.J., said, “It was great getting the whole class out. There was a lot of work, but it was nice to talk to the people we were helping out and hearing their stories.” One story came from the first man he assisted. “He kept calling me Chris,” said Viotto, the class leader. “We both laughed and he kept saying he was sorry, but said I look liked an old friend of his.” “It’s been a wonderful opportunity,” noted 2nd Lt. Caroline West from Charleston, S. C., while helping a woman pick out a sweater. “It’s not easy finding places that are willing to donate for free like this one. Having something on this scale was very moving.” The outpouring of clothing donations and volunteers who gave up a day to serve those in need was heart-warming for the two organizers. “With the Soldiers here, it was special,” said Royster whose husband is a disabled Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. “They serve their country and their community with a great spirit.”
Second Lt. Gillen Papenfuse, a BOLC student at the Army Logistics University, helps a man pick out a correct-sized shirt at the free clothing event.
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Soldiers from the ALU BOLC class along with Capt. Jose Mendoza, the instructor (front row, far left), pose for a photo at the community clothing giveaway.
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(LEFT) Zoey Froberg eagerly accepts a welcome gift from Spc. Bradley Ferrell during her dad’s Dec. 4 change of command ceremony at the 832nd Ordnance Battalion Headquarters building. Capt. Robert Froberg’s wife Mary, also pictured, received a bouquet of flowers at the event. Froberg took command of Bravo Company during the ceremony in which Lt. Col. Leslie Begley served as the presiding officer. (ABOVE) A group of advanced individual training Soldiers from the Quartermaster School’s 92-Whiskey water treatment specialist course sets up a military water heater at a Fort Lee field training site recently. The Soldiers are assigned to the 262nd QM Battalion.
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(ABOVE LEFT) First Lt. Armando Pena proudly poses with his certificate of promotion during a Dec. 4 pinning ceremony at the Fort Lee Range Complex. Pena is a student in the Quartermaster Basic Office Leader Course. Also pictured are Capt. Clint Pajela, a QM BOLC instructor; 2nd Lt. Joseph Vega, a student; Capt. Kayla Fabre, QM BOLC company commander; and 1st Sgt. Cornelius Patterson, QM BOLC first sergeant. (ABOVE RIGHT) Spc. Veronica Colon-Rivera, an advanced individual training student from Juliet Company, 262nd QM Battalion, and Sgt. 1st Class Danielle Bernabe, a QM Senior Leader Course student, discuss a legal procedure during a late-November JAGEX at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School in Charlottesville. (RIGHT) Pfc. Cherikka Shavers and Pfc. Amber Boyce, both advanced individual training students in Whiskey Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, hang wreaths on the front entrance doors of their company area during a recent holiday decorating project.
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LEE LIGHTS UP
(ABOVE) The Fort Lee holiday tree is officially lit for the season during the annual Grand Illumination celebration that took place here Dec. 4 on the Lee Club lawn. (RIGHT) Fort Lee youth play in the artificial snow near Santa’s workshop.
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The CASCOM and Fort Lee garrison command teams, assisted by their families, pull the lever to light the holiday tree at the annual Grand Illumination celebration on Dec. 4.
(LEFT) Santa holds one of his newest elves, three-month old Evan Gerhardt. (ABOVE) Staff Sgt. Jonathan Grimm rides the FMWR train with his children, Elizabeth (in front), Michaela and Katherine.
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¶9RLFH RI 4XDUWHUPDVWHU &RUSV· UHFRJQL]HG IRU \HDUV RI VHUYLFH A 40-year Army Civilian employee here was recognized for her dedicated service and the many appearances she has made behind the microphone during a Nov. 21 ceremony hosted by Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander. Rebecca Joyner began her civilian service in 1974 at the Logistics Center, which is now CASCOM. She also served as a writer/editor in the Logistics Career Department at the Quartermaster School before becoming the chief of the International Military Student Office when it was part of the 23rd QM Bde. With the merger of the QM School and Army Logistics University International Student offices in 2009, Joyner now serves as the Field Studies Program manager at ALU. She is affectionately known as the “Voice of the Quartermaster Corps” due to her narrating hundreds of brigade and corps-level events, including the annual Quartermaster Regimental Reviews and even some CASCOM-level events. She also has narrated many other ceremonies on the installation including retirements, Army birthday celebrations, Fourth on the Fort and
the Grand Illumination. “It is a great honor to present Becky with this well-deserved award today,” said Taylor during the presentation. “She has made such a positive impact on so many Quartermaster Soldiers throughout her years of service. Although she is no longer assigned to the Quartermaster Brigade, she continues to make an impact at ALU in the International Student Office. What a perfect ambassador we have in her, representing our Army to our international partners.” Joyner – whose family joined her for the presentation and preceding luncheon – said she was thankful for the opportunity to serve for 40 years. “It has been an honor for me to be able to share the God-given talent of my voice to the ceremonies and events at Fort Lee through the years,” she said. “I especially enjoy the teamwork in putting it all together and having the opportunity to work with everyone to make the events meaningful and special for those who attend.”
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Col. Mary Beth Taylor, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, presents a 40-year length of service award to Rebecca Joyner, Army Logistics University Field Studies Program manager. Joyner has earned the affectionate title, “Voice of the Quartermaster Corps.”
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Graduates, Dr. Larry Ross, the guest speaker; Barbara Threatt, the Fort Lee Education Office officer; and Dr. Annette Whitake, the Fort Eustis hub director; pose for a picture after the first Fort Lee graduation ceremony held Nov. 21 at the Liberty Chapel. Those pictured are (sitting, from left to right) Staff Sgt. Andrew S. Carter, Linda Orr, Stephanie Scovell, Renee Hargrove and Capt. Jose Mendoza; (second row from left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Clarence Round II, Staff Sgt. Bai Sesay, Staff Sgt. Gregory Chisolm, Marja Naylor and Entric Hyde; (third row from left to right) Whitaker, Ross, Staff Sgt. James McCulley Jr., Sgt. Lashanae S. Washington, retired Master Sgt. Aubrey T. Phillips Sr., Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Wilburn II, Sgt. 1st Class Dana Elias, Spc. Iesha T. Jackson and Threatt. Not pictured is retired 1st. Sgt. Larry Williams.
)RUW /HH FHOHEUDWHV JUDGV ZLWK VSHFLDO FHUHPRQ\ Fort Lee held its first Combined College Commencement Exercise Nov. 21 at the Liberty Chapel. Local college graduates who received their degrees through distance learning and graduates who did not have the opportunity to attend their respective college graduation due to deployment and other military duties were recognized. There were 17 graduates participating from various colleges. Four graduates received master’s degrees, four bachelor’s degrees and nine associate degrees. Graduates wore the typical cap and gown for the event. The graduates were from American Public University, Ashford University, Liberty University, Columbia Southern University, Kaplan University, Central Texas College, Coastline Community College and Rio Salado Community College. Dr. Larry F. Ross was the speaker for the
occasion. He is a retired lieutenant colonel from U. S. Army Military Intelligence. Ross spent more than 20 years on active duty. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of the State of New York, Albany, N.Y.; a Master of Arts in Sociology from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Ill.; and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership, from Regent University, Virginia Beach. Ross encouraged the graduates to continue to serve in the military and in their communities. This occasion served as recognition for the determination, perseverance and sacrifices made by Fort Lee’s military members, veterans, family members and government civilians in pursuit of their educational goals. The next Fort Lee Graduation is schedule for May 2014. – Fort Lee Education Center
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WASHINGTON – As more Soldiers prepare to transition out of the Army, private-sector businesses continue to make the pledge to put those experienced service members to work. For instance, the American Trucking Association recently announced its commitment to hire some 100,000 military veterans as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hiring our Heroes� program. “There’s no higher calling for an American than to serve in our armed forces, and I’d like to think that driving a truck – delivering America’s most essential goods safely and efficiently also is a high calling,� said American Trucking Association President and CEO Bill Graves. “That’s why we’re so proud to be partnering with Hiring Our Heroes and committing on behalf of the trucking industry to hire 100,000 veterans over the next two years.� But the American Trucking Association is just one of multiple private-sector companies that have made such pledges.
“So many organizations and companies representing government agencies, nongovernment organizations, and private companies have answered our commander in chief’s challenge to train and hire our transitioning service members, veterans, and family members,� said Col. Adam L. Rocke, director of the Army’s Soldier for Life Program. “Some have committed to specific hiring objectives with each company, while others continue to improve education and wellness opportunities ... including access to various job training, employment skills training, apprenticeships and internships.� Rocke said there are “hundreds� of organizations and companies that have committed to “recognizing the unique opportunity that Soldiers, veterans and their family members bring to various sectors within industry.� Other such programs include the Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program; the Veterans in Piping, Welding and HVAC program; the Veterans in Construction (Electric) program; the International Union of Painters and Allied
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Spc. Garrett Bartlett, Troop D, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, maneuvers his Light Medium Tactical Vehicle trailer through the supply yard in 2010, at Forward Operating Base Fenty, in Afghanistan. The American Trucking Association has promised to hire 100,000 such veterans over the next two years.
Trades program; the Microsoft Software Engineer Academy program; the Veterans Entering Trucking program; and the National Institute of Sheet Metal Workers program. Rocke said the recent budget-related drawdown has caused Army transitions to spike to about 90,000 Soldiers annually. If the Army is not required to draw down below 490,000, he said, transitions should return to the pre-drawdown rate of about 75,000 annually. Those Soldiers leaving the Army each year are being prepared for civilian life
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He talks about family. He talks about community.’ Continued from Page 3 a major role in that individual’s accomplishments. So, I want to spend my time this morning thanking the entire team of leaders – both civilian and military – as well as Soldiers, friends and other members of the community for this moment.� He began ticking off names and how they contributed to the ceremony or his career. “I’ll start with my boss, Major General Lyons,� Kirklin said. “Sir, I can’t thank you enough for hosting today’s ceremony and for your trust and confidence in me as a leader. I know you’ve been very busy since taking command, and I’m truly honored you made time for me and my family today.�
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Brig. Gen. Ronald Kirklin, Quartermaster General and commandant of the QM School, jokingly crouches down so his wife Phyllis can more easily affix new rank insignia shoulder boards to his Army Service Uniform during a promotion ceremony Friday at the Lee Club. Kirklin’s brother Virgil, left, also participated in the ceremony.
He thanked Lyon’s wife, Maureen, and Maj. Gen. Larry Wyche, former CASCOM com-
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through the Army’s Transition Assistance Program, which previously was called the “Army Career and Alumni Program.� TAP is now part of Rocke’s “Soldier for Life� program. “The Transition Assistance Program is responsible for the structured transition process that begins 12-18 months prior to transition,� Rocke said. As Soldiers prepare to leave the Army, they are required to enroll in the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program. As part of their involvement in that program, Soldiers learn of job opportunities such as those offered by the ATA, and learn what they must do to take advantage of those programs. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III said while the Army does not find civilian work for Soldiers after they leave service, it does help prepare Soldiers for private-sector jobs. Soldiers themselves, he said, with adequate guidance from the Army and their leadership, must prepare themselves for their futures. “Soldiers can help themselves,� he said. “That’s through getting as much civilian education and credentialing opportunities as they can while on active duty. When a Soldier starts, there should be a plan in place for that individual to start working on college after one year of active federal service.�
first to salute him when he graduated from the Mississippi Valley State ROTC program in 1987. He spoke highly of Lt. Gen. Gustave Pena, now the Army G-4 Deputy Chief of Staff, who has been a career coach and mentor to Kirklin since they served together at Fort Hood. “It was my good fortune that you brought me to the 1stt Cavalry Division many years ago when I was a young major,� Kirklin said. “You are an extraordinary leader and have been a great mentor who has coached and provided me with sound advice over the years, especially as I prepared to go to combat as a battalion commander and a brigade commander. “You taught me the things I needed to know about training, TTPs (tactics, techniques and procedures), what I was going to face when I got (to Iraq) and what it would take to bring my Soldiers home,� he continued. “Thanks so
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raising the body temperature greater than 100 F, the temperature at which many viruses and even bacteria will begin to die off. Most people know they need to cook food properly and to wash dishes in hot water to keep food resources safe for consumption. The same principle works within our bodies – the elevated temperature literally helps to cook the virus or bacteria to kill it off. Overdressing: Babies, especially infants, may get fevers if they’re over-bundled or in a hot environment. It is important to avoid overdressing infants. Follow your own feelings on this; if you are chilly or hot, the same probably applies to the child and you should dress them accordingly. However, because fevers in newborns can indicate a serious infection, any infant less than 3 months of age should be immediately evaluated to determine the cause of the fever. Immunizations: Babies and kids sometimes get a low-grade fever after getting shots. This usually is a good thing because it indicates the immunization is working as it should and has triggered the child’s body to make thousands of protective antibodies to fend off serious illnesses. Follow the instructions on information sheets given out at the time of the vaccines for guidance. Teething: Although teething may cause a slight rise in temperature, it’s probably not the cause if a child’s temperature is higher than 101 F. What to do if your child has a fever: Temperatures are lower than 100.5 F often don’t require medication unless they’re uncomfortable. Parents can SEE FEVER, PAGE 19
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Continued from page 18 continue to give fluids, ice chips or offer a popsicle while monitoring the child closely. It is important to consider a child’s overall condition. If he or she has a low-grade fever and appears uncomfortable, it is OK to give a dose of Tylenol or Ibuprofen at a lower temperature. If a child has a fever but is still playful and taking fluids well, it is OK to simply monitor him or her. There’s one important exception to this rule: If you have an infant 3 months or younger with a rectal temperature of 100.4 F or higher, call your doctor or immediately go to the emergency department. Even a slight fever can be a sign of a potentially serious infection in very young infants. For children 3 months to 3 years old with a fever of 102 F or higher, call your doctor for assistance. For older kids, take behavior and activity level into account. If an
older child is eating, drinking and sleeping well and is playful when awake, he or she is probably OK even if they have a low-grade fever. However, if an older child is not acting right, refusing to eat or drink and appears miserable, they should be evaluated regardless of what their temperature is doing. For a fever greater than 102 F, give the child a dose of Tylenol or ibuprofen based upon weight and age. It is safe to use the weightbased dosages listed on the bottle. For high fevers slow to respond to medication, you can give a warm water bath. Never use cold water, ice or alcohol as this may drop their temperature too quickly and can lead to febrile seizures. Call for an appointment with your primary care provider. Be sure to continue to treat the fever before this appointment. Keep a list of temperatures taken during the course of the child’s illness and when they were given fever medi-
cine. Primary-care givers do not need to see that children are hot at the clinic to treat them. Give plenty of fluids. Clear liquids like Pedialyte for infants and popsicles, Jello, chicken noodle soup or sports drinks are appropriate for older children. It is OK if your child has a decreased appetite as long as he or she is taking in plenty of fluids with calories. Never give aspirin to children. This puts the child at risk for Reye’s syndrome, which can be fatal. Any child with a fever who appears weak, very sick, is complaining of a headache with a stiff neck, has difficulty breathing, is dehydrated or has a change in consciousness should be seen immediately. As always, if your instincts are telling you that something more serious is going on, respond accordingly and seek immediate medical treatment.
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A special Christmas Cantata entitled “His Name is Jesus� will be performed Dec. 14, 10:15 a.m., at Memorial Chapel, 1901 Sisisky Blvd. The program will be presented by the Chapel choir during the Protestant service. There will be a free Christmas meal served after the service and all are welcome to attend. For details, call (804) 926-1947.
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. 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.
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CWF Bus Trip to D.C. | Dec. 13
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 few seats are still available for the Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund bus trip 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 include stops at Arlington National Cemetery (to participate in a Wreaths Across America wreath laying), the National Mall and Potomac Mills. Meals are not included and travelers can bring a lunch and small coolers. For reservations and details, contact Barbara Vonada at (804) 765-7365.
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.
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KAHC Cholesterol Awareness Display | Dec. 15-19 Kenner Army Health Clinic will conduct 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 elevated. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
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Calendar, continued Read-2-Rover | Dec. 15 The next Read-2-Rover program is set for Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m., at the Fort Lee Community Library. This free event is open to any child in the community who is accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children can read to a dog or show him or her a picture book. No registration is necessary. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th St. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
Auditions for ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ | Dec. 15-16 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-midteens; 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 for the Feb. 6-22 production. For details, call (804) 734-6629.
Cardinal Golf Club Holiday Sale | Until Dec. 31 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.
Kenner Wellness Center Classes | Ongoing The Army Wellness Center will be offering several free classes, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at 9205 Mahone Ave. Upping Your Metabolism is slated for every Wednesday, which allows participants to explore the basics of metabolism, caloric balance, strategies and tools to assist in weight maintenance and leading a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Sleep Habits is scheduled the second Thursday of each month. This class teaches participants how important sleep is and explores methods and positive action steps that can be used to achieve better quality sleep. For registration and details, call (804) 734-9925.
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Relocation Readiness | Dec. 17, 24 The final 2014 Relocation Readiness classes offered by ACS at Fort Lee will be an 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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