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COMMANDER’S CORNER | SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Step up, stop sexual assault April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The 2014 theme is “Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault.� The prevention of sexual assault is the Army’s No. 1 priority, and Team Lee remains committed to doing everything we can to eliminate Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment across our community. Throughout April, the Fort Lee community will further enhance its efforts to educate
Soldiers, government civilians and family members about the resources that are readily available to assist. We are committed to preventing and responding to sexual assault through a sustained, long-term commitment to promote culture change. I encourage each of you to support and actively participate in the many awareness month events that will take place. Your actions to reinforce
standards and to emphasize the importance of social courage will strengthen our culture. Commanders and leaders at every level must establish a climate of dignity, respect and trust. In addition, we need the personal commitment of every service member to participate and be engaged in combating this problem. Together, we will strive to achieve an environment free from the threat of sexual assault; where sexist behaviors and sexual harassment are not condoned, tolerated or ignored; where bystanders intervene; where victims are supported and feel safe to report crimes; and, where commanders hold
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my behavior are stated in the form of prohibitions – such as “do not lie� and “do not cheat.� To clarify I ask, “Would it be wrong for me to show affection for someone other than my wife?� Usually the response is an emphatic, “Yes that would be wrong!� I then continue, “So, what you consider to be good behavior toward my wife is assumed to be totally wrong with someone else?� “That’s right, chaplain; some behavior is only right with your wife.� I then ask
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Commanding General.............Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche Garrison Commander ....................... Col. Paul K. Brooks Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............Trish Muntean Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
offenders appropriately accountable. Sexual assault is a crime and only can be stopped when all individuals understand they have a role in combating it. Every member of Team Lee has a key role in preventing sexual assault in the Army. We must make every effort to create an Army where every Soldier, civilian and family member is treated with dignity and respect. This is a fundamental right for everyone in our ranks. Our Army Family deserves nothing less. Support Starts Here! – Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general
a simple question, “Why? What is it that makes the same behavior right with one person totally wrong with another person? Why can I kiss my wife but not kiss another person romantically? Does it have something to do with the nature of the relationship of marriage? Do we intuitively understand that when we are bound in marriage to another person that we are one with that same person?� What are our underlying assumptions regarding the marital relationship? As a Christian, I view marriage from a theological perspective. Christianity believes that all people are created in the image of God and that His image is what gives people remark-
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able value. As a Christian, I also believe that marriage in some way reflects the image of God. It reflects the profound unity of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. There is an intimate knowledge and love of one another that is exclusive in the relationship of the Godhead, and this is reflected in the intimate relationship of marriage. I and many other Christians believe that marriage is a reflection of Jesus’ exclusive love relationship with His bride—the church. He loved her and laid His life down for her that she would be beautiful and holy. A man and a woman come together physically and model in a remarkable way the image of God differently and perhaps more
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fully than they do as individuals. The two become one and are to stay so permanently, as the wonder of becoming parents might suggest. If God exists, and we reflect His image as individuals, do we not also reflect His image in relationships? If so, don’t we also understand in some intuitive sense what right looks like in those relationships? I believe behavior follows true identity; and, identity flows from relationships. When I behave contrary to my identity, I erode trust in myself and my relationships, which leads to loneliness and unhappiness. By exercising integrity, I create trust, strengthen relationships and promote happiness.
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Post recognizes women’s contributions, commitment Trish Muntean Family/Community Life reporter
It was standing room only at the Women’s History Month Observance Friday at the Lee Theater, which had banners and mannequins borrowed from the U.S. Army Women’s Museum displayed throughout. The theme of the event was “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” It was sponsored by the Army Logistics University with assistance from the Fort Lee Installation Equal Opportunity office. Remarks by Delegate Rosalyn Dance of the Virginia General Assembly and Denise Johnson of the Logistics Training Department at the Quartermaster
School highlighted the event. It also included a video about women’s contributions to the Army from 1775 to present time and voices from history in a presentation “I am.” Dance noted in her remarks that when she visited the Army Women’s Museum, she noticed that women were part of the Army before they were even given the right to vote. “Every woman in attendance here is encouraged to remember that what you are doing today will become history tomorrow,” she said. “I believe strongly that we are all destined for greatness, we just have to be willing to answer the call. When the knock comes on the door, open it, even if it is just a crack.” Johnson, a retired master ser-
geant offered this advice to female Soldiers: “The first thing you need to do as a female Soldier is believe in yourself. Know that you can do it. Have no doubt that you have been equipped; all the tools are in place for you; always look to someone who can inspire you to go forward. And whatever you do, don’t forget to pray along the way. Stand committed, believe in yourself, know that you can and have faith in God.” The contributions and accomplishments of women were first celebrated in 1980, when President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress declared that March would be National
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Delegate Rosalyn Dance of the Virginia General Assembly and Denise Johnson of the LogisticsTraining Department at the Quartermaster School hold gifts for speaking at the Women’s History Month Observance Friday at the LeeTheater.
Women’s History Month after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project and a lobbying effort that included
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If you have already filed your 2013 taxes the looming tax deadline doesn’t mean much to you. If you haven’t, every tick-tock of the clock should serve as a reminder that not much time remains between now and April 15. That’s the date when Fort Lee’s free tax preparation service for community members – the Tax Assistance Center – will close its doors for the 2013 season. Capt. Udvaldo Lopez, TAC officer in charge, said the service will be busy until the deadline. “We’re booked with appointments through April 15,” he said, “however, you can still walk-in.”
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Staff Sgt. Darcel Dingle (right), Fort LeeTax Assistance Center, helps Pvt. Michael Jury, Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, complete forms prior to his tax preparation session on March 27.
That statement comes with the stipulation that simpler returns will be given priority, and the completion of more com-
plex returns will depend upon available resources. Additionally, “patrons still have to abide by the original restrictions that
we have,” said Lopez. “They shouldn’t have more than 10 capital gains transactions or more than two schedule Es (rentals).”
hundreds of individuals and dozens of women’s, educational and historical organizations.
Furthermore, the facility will not accommodate customers whose incomes are above $100,000, said Lopez. Those who have more complicated returns or who are required to pay the IRS can file documents for an extension, get their returns prepared at outside businesses or prepare them on their own, said Lopez. Because of the usual last-minute rush within the past few weeks, many of those who have called the facility have found the phones lines constantly busy. “We have only one phone line so it’s tough for people to get through,” said Lopez. Eligible patrons should visit the facility to address any issues they may have, he added. The TAC’s walk-in hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Operating in its 26th
year at Fort Lee, the TAC opened the first week of February and has done as well as can be expected, said Lopez. “I think we’ve been successful,” he said. “The numbers are on pace with last year. We’ve had a lot of Soldiers come in and use the service. That’s probably the benchmark of success for an Army tax center – the number of military personnel we process. In that respect, we’ve been very successful.” As of March 27, the Fort Lee TAC had processed 1,026 federal and 724 state returns for 1,750 clients, according to reports. Those numbers saved clients $327,584 in preparation fees. The TAC is located in building 6052 on MeKong Road. For more information, call (804) 734-5732.
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Under a new Army policy, this tattoo that extends below the wrist bone of former Soldier J.R. Martinez would be illegal. The changes also prohibit any tattoos above the neck line.
7$7722 5( '2 Changes among several included in policy revision WASHINGTON – The number, size and placement of tattoos have been dialed back under revised Army Regulation 670-1, which governs the Army’s grooming standards and proper wear of the uniform. The revised regulation was published Monday, along with Department of the Army Pamphlet 6701, outlining the new standards. Effective dates for the various changes also can be found in All Army Activity message, or ALARACT, 082-2014. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III addressed why the changes were made. “The Army is a profession, and one of the ways our leaders and the American public measure our professionalism is by our appearance,” he said. “Wearing of the uniform, as well as our overall military appearance, should be a matter of personal pride for all Soldiers. “Every Soldier has the responsibility to understand and follow these standards,”
he continued. “Leaders at all levels also have a responsibility to interpret and enforce these standards, which begins by setting the example.” Some of the changes include: TATTOOS Tattoos cannot be located anywhere on the neck or head above the lines of a T-shirt. They also cannot be located anywhere below the wrist bone. Visible band tattoos cannot be more than two inches wide. No more than one visible band tattoo is allowed. Sleeve tattoos on arms or legs are not permitted. Each visible tattoo below the elbow or knee must be smaller than the size of the wearer’s extended hand. There cannot be more than four total tattoos below the elbows or knees. Soldiers who currently violate these revisions can be grandfathered in as long as commanders validate their current tattoos. Also, each year, commanders must check each Soldier for new tattoos that might be prohib-
ited. The checks will be done when Soldiers are in their physical fitness uniform and do not include tattoos that might be hidden by shorts or T-shirts. Prohibited tattoos include those just mentioned, as well as ones that could be deemed extremist, indecent, sexist or racist. UNIFORMS Soldiers on official travel and traveling by commercial carrier are no longer allowed to wear the Army Combat Uniform. Instead, they must either wear civilian attire or the service uniform. The only ACU exceptions are when Soldiers are deploying, on rest and recuperation leave to and from theater and when authorized to do so by commanders for emergency leave or casualty assistance duties. Identification tags must be worn at all times while on duty in uniform unless otherwise directed. Soldiers can carry plain, black umbrellas only during inclement weather when in service, dress and mess uniforms. However, umbrellas are not allowed in formations or when wearing field or utility uniforms. Revisions also cover the wearing of badges and tabs, the carrying of bags, sewing on of nametapes, U.S. Army tape and grade insignia; wearing of insignia representing regimental affiliation, windbreakers, all-weather coats and other garments. SEE CHANGE, PAGE 7
KAHC Physical Exams The new hours for the Physical Exams Section at Kenner Army Health Clinic are 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 7-11:30 a.m., Thursday. The section is closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. There are no changes in the active duty clinic hours. The section assists service members with the proper DA forms for completion of Part I physicals for Airborne School, OCS and WOC schools, medical chapters, ETS and retirement. Part II physicals are scheduled after all Part I requirements are met. Walk-ins are welcome during normal section business hours. For details, call (804) 734-9186.
Click2Go Expanded to Tuesdays Fort Lee Commissary shoppers can now pick up Click2Go orders on Tuesdays beginning April 8 when the online shopping and curbside pick-up program expands from three to four days a week. Pick-up times are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Authorized shoppers can access the service 24/7 by visiting www.commissaries.com. Pick-up times must be at least four hours from the order time. The customer pays for the groceries at curbside behind the commissary without leaving the vehicle. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card and DeCA gift cards.
Spring Cleanup The annual Fort Lee Spring Cleanup Week is set for April 7-11, and post leaders are asking for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort that supports the post’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash and other debris and reducing the harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Information and maps of unit cleanup areas will be distributed.
KAHC Anniversary Event Kenner Army Health Clinic will host its 52nd anniversary “Community Strong, Army Strong” event, April 16, 1-4 p.m., at the main clinic, 700 24th St. The program is free and open to the community. It will emphasize health and fitness. The celebration will include interactive educational displays where participants can learn how to properly fuel their bodies, manage stress and become more physically active as a family. Participants will receive punch cards that will be marked at exhibits each time they perform physical and mental exercises. For details, call (804) 734-9086.
Easter Sunrise Service An Easter Sunrise Service is set for April 20, 7-8 a.m., at the First Logistics Memorial in front of CASCOM. It will feature performances by the AIT and chapel choir. The event will be followed by a breakfast at Liberty Chapel. For details, email stanton.d.trotter.mil@mail.mil or call (804) 734-0033.
Adult Education Spring Fair The Greater Richmond Adult Educators in partnership with the Fort Lee Army Education Center will host an Education Spring Fair on April 22, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Liberty Chapel, building 9100, Mahone and C Avenue. Participants can meet admissions representatives from 10 colleges and universities. For details, call (804) 861-9634.
Drug Take Back Day Fort Lee will participate in the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Day activities on April 26. A collection point will be open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. just outside of the Kenner Army Health Clinic entrance that’s adjacent to the A Avenue parking lot. All community members, civilian employees, retirees and others can anonymously turn in prescription medication during the drive. For details, call (804) 734-9693.
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(RIGHT) Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj.Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, salute during the playing of “Taps” Saturday at a wreath laying ceremony in honor of President JohnTyler’s birthday at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond. Tyler was the 10th president of the United States – serving from 1841 to 1845 – and was born in 1790 in Charles City County. Wyche delivered remarks on behalf of President Obama. “As chief executive,” Wyche said, “he provided outstanding leadership at a time when America was still growing and developing. A great patriot and a Virginian, he dedicated his life to building this state and this nation. He earned a place in history and his courage and wisdom deserve the respect and gratitude of all Americans.” Ceremonies like this are held annually at the gravesite of each of the former presidents on their birthday. (ABOVE) Members of the 392nd Army Band perform patriotic music during the wreath laying ceremony.
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Fun run garners support for education locally, abroad Trish Muntean Family/Community Life reporter
Students from the Prince George High School buildOn Chapter have organized a RunOn 4 buildOn fun run that’s set for Sunday at the Petersburg National Battlefield. The money raised will pay for a trip to Senegal where they will help to build a school. “BuildOn’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy, through service and education,” said Nicole Daly, who came up with the idea to start a chapter locally. “At the (Prince George) high school, our chapter has two missions – promote education within our school and fundraise to build a school in Senagal.” Nicole, the daughter of Cathy and Brig. Gen Edward Daly, former Chief of Ordnance at Fort Lee, was inspired to start a chapter after hearing the CEO of buildOn speak at a model United Nations conference for high school students last spring. “I think for me,” said Nicole, “what made buildOn different is that you’re not just throwing money at the cause. We are really trying to empower people through education and enlighten people through that. That’s the main difference between this and other organizations that try to do outreach, here and overseas.
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“We are very proud of Nicole for taking the initiative to start this chapter of buildOn at her school,” said Cathy Daly. At first her parents thought it was just too much for her to take on with her difficult course load, college applications looming and her involvement in other activities. However, Nicole was passionate about getting this club started at Prince George where she said there is a need for more awareness of the importance of education and service Cathy said that the local chapter also has been embraced by the Fort Lee community, which is fitting since children who live here attend Prince George County schools. “I think Nicole has learned a lot from founding this club,” she said. “She has learned how fortunate we are in our country to at least have access to education and that in many areas of the developing world, that is not the case. I think the other students have gained a keen awareness of this as well.” There are 30 students in the PGHS buildOn chapter. Tyneshia Griffin is one of them. “You do take it for granted (here) when you wake up and go to school every day,” said Griffin. “You never realize how important education is and what it means to the world.
It has awakened me to what I may want to do in the future, I may want to work for a nonprofit and give back to the world.” Cynthia Hasley, the teachersponsor for the group, said she got involved with the club because of the unselfish goals it promoted. “The people who are part of this chapter are really doing this to help others. They’re not earning points,” said Hasley. “It may look good on a college application, but that’s really not why they are here. They are giving of their time – lots of time – and not getting anything personally back from it.” She added, “That really impressed me. The fact that they’re dedicated to helping these people in Senegal and coming up with ideas to help our students here.” “We are trying to start an after-school program, Zeros Aren’t Permitted program,” Nicole explained. “Keep zeros out of your teacher’s grade book, so that students’ grades will be better and they will be able to pass classes. If they do their homework, they will do better on their tests. The idea is to offer an after-school program where buildOn students can help struggling students with their homework.” Persons wanting to support buildOns efforts are invited to attend the run Sunday that starts at 9 a.m. Sign up begins at 7 a.m. and the cost is $25. Non runners who want to support buildOn can do so by visiting http://bit.do/teamPG.
Fort Lee Exchange rewards students Military students can turn good grades into rewards with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program. From first-graders to high school seniors, pupils who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for the program that recognizes academic excellence. The program rewards military students with a coupon booklet filled with free offers and discounts, including a free regular 6-inch Subway sandwich and a Burger King Tendergrill chicken sandwich. Those who make the grade will also score Snack Avenue coupons for a free 16-ounce drink, a complimentary hot dog and more. Other offers include $5 off a $25 iTunes gift card as well as discounts on clothing and shoes, among others. Students with a B average or better can also enter the You Made the Grade semiannual sweepstakes to receive gift cards worth $2,000, $1,500 or $500. “The Fort Lee Exchange is proud to reward military students who make it their mission to do well in school,” said Fort Lee Exchange General Manager Audrey Alston. “Servicemembers’ children face unique challenges inside and outside the classroom,” she said, noting MilitaryFamily.org reports that most military children will attend nine different schools from kindergarten through 12th grade. “The Fort Lee Exchange recognizes these students’ challenges, and they deserve to be rewarded.” Students, including those who are home schooled, can receive a You Made the Grade coupon booklet by presenting a valid military I.D. and proof of an overall B average at the Fort Lee Exchange Main Store. Eligible students can pick up one coupon booklet for each qualifying report card. Entries for the gift card sweepstakes drawing can be submitted twice a year, with drawings typically held in June and December. Students and guardians can visit the Fort Lee Exchange for more information about the You Made the Grade program. – Fort Lee Exchange
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'5 52%(57 6 %52:1 Hometown: Norfolk Family: “Dottie, loving wife for 60 years, whom I love more than the telling of it; she prepares my meals for the week. Children: Bob, Jr, is a physician; David is a barrister in New Zealand; Nancy is a teacher; Clinton is an artist-musician; grandchildren: Ashleigh; Robert III; Rhett; Elizabeth; great-grandchild: Kaileen” Job title: Staff Psychiatrist Time on job: 2005 to present What the job entails: “Individual and group psychotherapy for Soldiers with combat-induced PTSD and their common co-morbidities such a depression, panic attacks and persistent insomnia. The most intense human bonds or attachments are developed between Soldiers in combat. I use Attachment Theory, reinforced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as scaffolding to help Soldiers recover from unimaginable memories of combat that can be lifealtering.” How did you start working at KAHC: “I was assistant chief of outpatient psychiatry at Kenner during Operation Desert Storm. In 1991, Kenner was a full-service hospital with an inpatient psychiatric ward. I had trained at WRAMC and Kenner as an USAR Medical Corps officer since 1985.” Challenges of the job: “It is natural to put bad memories outside one’s awareness; however, it is healing for Soldiers with PTSD to share their trauma narratives with a trusted provider. It is even more healing for Soldiers to reflect upon their worst combat memories with fellow Soldiers in the context of group therapy led by their trusted provider. ‘Men are never so likely to settle a thing as when they discuss it openly,’ according to Thomas Carlyle.” Motivation for the job: “I always wanted to be a Soldier and a doctor. It is a most abundant blessing to be a doctor to
Soldiers, the fulfillment of a dream that was barely perceptible to me until it happened at KAHC. It is the most important and the most rewarding work of my career. I have never met a Soldier I did not respect.” Motivation for job: “Our Soldiers are on call for our defense around the clock. The little I do ‘beyond average” cannot be compared to what our Soldiers do. My son, Clinton, is a talented audio engineer. I shared with him my concerns about Soldiers suffering with PTSD. With Clinton’s help, I have digital connections with the Soldiers I treat: we have made CDs and DVDs on every aspect of PTSD from Emergency Management of Nightmares to Intimacy and PTSD. Some Soldiers download these to their smart phones.” The importance of professionalism in your job: “The relationship between a psychiatrist and his/her patient is as important as the surgical field during an operation. It must not become contaminated. It is defined by ethical boundaries. Its objectivity is never secondary to subjectivity. Soldiers are among the most perceptive people in the world. Soldiers can tell immediately whether a provider values them. When Soldiers are valued the healing process begins.” The one thing you can’t live without: “The love of my family.” Pet Peeve: “I have one pet, Rosie, a West Highland Terrier, who sits in my lap for hours. I have many peeves that sit in my mind for seconds. None of my peeves become my pet.” Favorite quote: “How poor are they that have not patience! What would did ever heal but by degrees?” Othello, Act 2, Scene 3, Shakespeare. – Compiled by Tereasa Wade, Kenner Army Health Clinic
MALE GROOMING Fancy-style haircuts, including the “teardrop,” “landing strip” or “Mohawk,” and “horseshoe” are no longer authorized. Sideburns cannot extend below the bottom of the ear opening and cannot be flared or tapered to a point, and the length of the sideburn hair cannot exceed one-eighth of an inch. A mustache cannot extend past the corners of the mouth and no portion can cover the upper lip line or go higher than the lowest
portion of the nose. Fingernails cannot extend past the tip of the finger and nail polish cannot be worn. FEMALE GROOMING Hair must be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned. Bangs are now authorized, as long as they don’t fall below the eyebrows. “Bulk of hair,” measured from the scalp up, as opposed to the length of hair, will not exceed two inches, except for a bun, which can protrude three inches from the scalp. The bun cannot be wider than the width of the head. Also hair needs to be
properly secured, cannot be unbalanced or lopsided and parting of hair must be in a straight line. Hair extensions and wigs are now authorized as long as they have the same general appearance as the natural hair and conform to all other hair regulations. During physical training, women can now wear the full length of their hair in one pony tail that’s centered on the back of the head. Fingernails cannot exceed 1/4 inch from the tip of the finger and only clear nail polish is authorized with all uniforms. – Army News Service
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Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj.Terry E. Parham, Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee command sergeant major, sign a proclamation designating the official start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month during a short ceremony at the CASCOM headquarters April 1. Wyche, while addressing the attendees, said it feels great to be part of a team that is taking the lead in the prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
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Chapel presentation reveals drama of ‘Last Supper’ Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, “The Last Supper,” will come alive during a special April 16 presentation at Fort Lee’s Memorial Chapel. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Protestant Men of the Chapel, the “Living Last Supper” is a dramatization of Jesus’ final meal with his disciples. The costumed actors assume the poses depicted in da Vinci’s painting. At the beginning of the performance, Jesus states that one of them will betray Him before the night is over. The disciples express their astonishment and question who the traitor is in their midst. Each of the disciples then comes out of their pose to give a brief soliloquy of how they came
to know the Master and what He means to them. There is music interspersed throughout the performance to give it an emotional impact. The Memorial Chapel congregation has performed the “Living Last Supper” for more than 20 years. The actors are not professionals, but churchgoers who devote many hours of practice and learning their lines so that the performance can be a truly memorable and spiritual experience for all who see it. Refreshments will be served following the performance. Memorial Chapel is located at 1901 Sisisky Blvd. Valid state- or governmentissued picture identification card is required for anyone 18 years of age or older accessing the installation from off-post. For more information about the performance, contact the Fort Lee Religious Support Office at (804) 734-6494. – Staff Reports
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UHWLUHPHQW FHUHPRQ\ The seven Soldiers who were honored at the March 27 Installation Retirement Ceremony in Wylie Hall March 27 pose for a photo at the end of the event. Col. Nancy Grandy,Transportation School, and Sgt. Maj. Ruth Potter, CASCOM, co-hosted the ceremony. From left, the retirees are Chaplain (Maj.) Andrew Ropp, Fort Lee garrison; Command Sgt. Maj. Mary Brown, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade; Sgt. Maj. Ashley Lloyd, 266th QM Bn., 23rd QM Bde.; 1st Sgt. Ronald Jackson, Beckley Recruiting Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Sherryann O’Marrow, Fort Riley, Kan.; Staff Sgt. Colin Dayton, 262nd QM Bn.; and Staff Sgt. Kevin Franklin, 832nd Ordnance Bn., 59th Ord. Bde.
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Walt Kinney and Louise Davis pose withThe President’s Volunteer Service Awards they received Friday from Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Sheila Nelson, garrison CSM, during a ceremony at Challen Hall. Kinney was nominated by the Cardinal Golf Club and Davis was nominated by Chapel Services.They were recognized with the Call to Service Award – the highest level for achieving more than 4,000 hours over a lifetime of volunteer service. Fort Lee recognized 428 volunteers for service in 2013 at the event. Also recognized at the lifetime level this year were Petra Quinn and Beadie Curtis (both posthumously).
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to indicate that their service member had died. President Woodrow Wilson also authorized mothers to wear a gold star on the traditional black mourning band to signify their loss was war-related in 1918. During the World War II, service flags and what they represented were standardized and codified by Congress. In April of 1945, a non-profit group “Gold Star Wives of America” filed incorporation paperwork signed by Eleanor Roosevelt. Less than two years later Congress approved the design, manufacture and distribution of the Gold Star Label Pin to be presented to surviving family members of those who died in that conflict. Though service flags and Gold Star pins fell out of favor in the sixties, in 1973 the Army approved a lapel pin to be worn by those who lost their lives while serving on active duty but not in combat operations. The rise of patriotism and pride in service after September 11 brought
about a resurgence of the use of both the blue and gold stars in flags, bumper and window stickers and lapel pins. But it’s not enough, said Engeman, who manages the Survivor Outreach Services program for the Army. To help raise awareness, the Army has produced a series of public service announcements describing the significance of Gold Star pins. The PSAs will be released over the course of the year, to expand awareness efforts beyond a single day proclaimed by Congress. The Army, recognizing that families who have paid the ultimate sacrifice deserve our respect, gratitude and the very best we can provide, created Survivor Outreach Services to provide long-term support services and family case management for surviving families. SOS currently supports more than 55,900 surviving military family members, and is spearheading the effort to raise awareness through the PSAs. To learn more, visit www. GoldStarPins.org.
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(ABOVE) Bridgett Wright of the Ordnance School team beats a Quartermaster School player to a loose ball during the March Madness/AIT Shootout title game Saturday at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The annual tourney pits various advanced individual training teams against one another in a single-elimination format. The ordnance women earned a 41-40 victory, and their male counterparts reigned supreme as well, beating the quartermasters 38-22. (RIGHT) Ordnance School supporters voice their enthusiasm during the women’s title game. They were a few of the hundreds of students and community members who packed the facility for the event.
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the ordnance men. He scored 8 points in the title game. Both earned tourney most valuable player honors. Harris, a native of Washington, D.C., said his team’s victory was a hard-fought but satisfying conclusion to what was slowly built up to be a highly anticipated contest. “It was a fast-paced game,” he said. “They really wanted. We really wanted it. We’ve
been talking trash all week. The sergeant major prepared us well. We just went out and gave it all we had.” Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Morris, the 59th’s top noncommissioned officer and coach, stressed patience and pace, said Harris. “The sergeant major was telling us the whole time to not get into a fast-paced
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game,” he said. “When we wanted to slow it, we slowed it. When we needed to speed things up, we did. We made them play our game.” The final score was 38-22. Denzel Hosch led the 59th with 14 points. Adrien Wyrick topped the 23rd with 8 points. In the women’s title contest, the
teams took turns leading the game down to the final minute. Kiara Johnson, a guard for the ordnance women, hit several key outside shots in the last few moments to help her team claim the trophy. She finished with 16 points. Trena Smith tallied 12 points for the quartermasters. Quanisha Turner, the quartermaster’s point guard, said the differences
Davonte Harris of the Ordnance School team drives to the hoop against the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade’s Kenneth Darden in the first half of men’s title game. Harris scored 8 points in the contest and was named the tourney’s most valuable player. The Ord. School’s Kelsie Weynard earned the honor in the women’s category.
between her team and the opponent were minute. “We could have worked harder on defense,” she said, “and they wanted it more.” Organized for advanced individual training Soldiers, the Shootout is a single-elimination hoops tournament featuring teams from the Ordnance and Quartermaster schools, Marine Corps Detachment and Navy and Air Force training units, which
competed as a single team. Roughly 500 cheering, screaming students were on hand for the occasion. “It was a great tournament,” said a smiling Chief of Ordnance, Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, who presented the ordnance team with plaques and trophies. “Of course, the female ordnance team won and the male ordnance team won, but it was a well-played
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contest.” Haley, who was seen cheering alongside the 59th ord. Bde. faithful including its commander, Col. Thomas Rivard, sported a crimson jersey and exhibited a bit of swagger following the game. He even took a jab at the Quartermaster School’s lackluster turnout. “I would have liked to have seen some more quartermaster fans,” he said. “I’m wondering where they were; we were dominating the stands.” The general was right. The ordnance mob was noisy and boisterous, even over the blaring hip-hop music. Many of the quartermaster fans seemed to lose interest in a men’s contest that was not as competitive as the women’s and gradually filed out of the facility. There was at least one fan still on hand after the last game – 23rd QM Bde. CSM Thomas J. Kelly Jr.. He presented plaques to the runners-up in the post-game ceremony.
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(ABOVE) Staff Sgt. Amelia Nelson leads the 5th platoon of Alpha Company, 16th Ordnance Battalion, to victory during a March 27 drill and ceremony competition on the Ordnance Campus. (LEFT) First Sgt. Eric Grier, the company’s lead NCO, discusses the marching competition with Petersburg National Battlefield Park Ranger Randy Watkins and his eight-member artillery crew who opened and closed the event with the firing of a 12-pound Civil War-era Napoleon Cannon. Also pictured is Lt. Col. Steven Carozza, 16th Ord. Bn. commander, who observed the competition. Sergeant Maj. Author Barlow,Tactical Support Equipment Department SGM, served as the head judge for the event.The first and second place finishers of the competition were separated by only three tenths of a point.The winning platoon earns bragging rights and a spot on Alpha Company’s Drill and Ceremony Wall.
Pinwheels for Prevention (FAR LEFT) Delia Wallace, a family child care provider, brought her three month old son Durvon out to show her support for the Family Advocacy Program Planting Pinwheels for Prevention at Army Community Service Monday.This event kicked off April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month activities.The pinwheels are blue and silver, blue being a color you never want to see on a child, said Patricia Harper, Family Advocacy Program manager. (LEFT)Gabrielle Heidelberg, who is cared for in the home of family child care provider Christina Shamsid-Deen, concentrates on planting a pinwheel during the event.The pinwheels will remain on display near the ACS building until the end of the month.
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OPD trip introduces officers to Sysco distribution center 1st Lt. Jamar Jenkins Echo Company, 266th QM Battalion
During a March 21 trip to Suffolk, 24 officers of the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, witnessed daily operations at a Sysco distribution center that ships more than $400 million in food products annually to customers throughout Virginia. “It’s a major supplier of many military bases including Fort Lee, Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Naval Station Norfolk,” noted Maj. Alex Shimabukuro, 266th QM Bn. executive officer. “It was a tremendous professional development event. It gave our young officers a holistic understanding of the joint food service venture between the Defense Logistics Agency and Sysco, and the roles and responsibilities that make
that partnership work.” Officer of professional development sessions also build teamwork and provide a welcome break from the day-to-day training and administrative routine of unit leaders. Capt. Todd McMillan, commander, Echo Co., 266th QM Bn., said the session gave him insight into a military and civilian partnership that ensures food in dining facilities is consistently supplied. Sysco is responsible for the daily distribution of all sustenance for Fort Lee, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and all naval bases in Virginia. “This was a wonderful opportunity for the logisticians of the 266th QM Bn. to experience a solid partnership between the public and military sectors,” said McMillan. Sysco, the largest global sourcing and procurement operation in its industry, offered the opportunity
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Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, Chief of Ordnance, and Lt. Col. Steven Carozza, 16th Ord. Battalion commander, lead the way during a March 17 St. Patrick’s Day run on the Ordnance Campus. More than 1,500 Soldiers participated in the early morning training and moralebuilding event.
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(ABOVE) Military musicians from the 392nd Army Band perform at Harry E. James Elementary School, Hopewell, on March 27. The visit was part of the 3rd annual Music in our Schools community outreach program. (BELOW LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Campbell poses with the Order of Samuel Sharpe medallion and plaque that was presented by Col. Gregory Mason, Ordnance School chief of staff, during a March 26 ceremony on the Ordnance Campus.
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(ABOVE) Col. Mary BethTaylor (front row, black shirt), 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, and other members of the QM Corps at Fort Lee gather for a photo during a recent community outreach project at the Salvation Army Men’s Shelter in Petersburg. (LEFT) Specialists Brian Zitzelman and Durrel Siverand, both members of the Fort Lee Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, race to the top of a rock wall at the www.facebook.com/ArmyFortLee Peak Experiences climbing facility in Midlothian during a recreational outing Friday.
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Health is a personal issue for the Army, Army Medicine and Kenner Army Health Clinic. The health of the nation impacts our fighting force and national security; therefore, the Army is transforming from a health care system to a System for Health. The partnership with patients begins by helping them make healthy decisions outside the brickand-mortar walls of our facilities, in what the Surgeon General has called the LifeSpace. The Performance Triad is designed to promote healthy behaviors which, combined with ready access to the health care team, will help patients make informed decisions about their health. The three tenets of the triad are sleep, activity and nutrition with the focus on sleeping well, being active and eating better. “The Performance Triad initiative,” said Col. Thomas S. Bundt, commander, Kenner Army Health Clinic, “is geared to
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LOCAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE
EVENTS CWOC Meeting | April 4 Catholic Women of the Chapel meets the first Friday of each month in Memorial Chapel, Sisisky Boulevard and Battle Drive. The next meeting is April 4, 9:30 a.m. A light brunch will be served, followed by a devotional program, praying the rosary and Mass at noon. Child watch is provided through the chapel. For details, email cwocfortlee@gmail.com.
Library Week Kick Off | April 15 The Fort Lee Community Library will celebrate National Library Week – April 14-19 – with a kick-off event on April 15, 5-6 p.m. Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee Garrison
FORT LEE COMMUNITY
commander, will offer a special reading for children of all ages at this free program. There will be a limited supply of free books for participants. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street. For details, call (804) 765-8095.
BOSS Easter Extravaganza | April 19 The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Easter Extravaganza is set for April 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the Lee Club lawn. The free event includes an Easter egg hunt, temporary Easter tattoos for children and the Easter Bunny. It is open to children, toddler to 11 years old. Families should arrive by 11:45 a.m. to take part in the egg hunt.
For details, call (804) 479-7053.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt | April 20 The Lee Club will host its annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt, April 20, 1 p.m. The cost is $23.95 per adult, $11.95 per child, ages 3-9, and free for kids 2 and under. Reservations are required by April 11. For details, call (804) 734-7547 or 7347541.
ACS EFMP 4x2 Lego Club | April 8, 22 The Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program “4x2” Lego Club will hold programs on April 8 and April 22, 6-7 p.m., at ACS,
building 9023, Mahone Avenue. These free sessions are for EFMPenrolled children, ages 4-12. Legos will be provided. For registration and details, call (804) 734-7965 or email keiandria.n.dickerson. ctr@mail.mil.
Employment Readiness | Ongoing Five employment readiness classes are available at ACS in 2014. Times for the classes vary. The classes, with the next dates, are as follows: Resumé Writing, April 8; Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation, April 9; Small Business Workshop, April 9; Interviewing Skills and Dressing for Success, April 10; and Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance, April 16. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6388.
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Calendar, continued SPORTS & FITNESS
Civilians and family members. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
Disc Golf Night Tourney | April 23
Softball Intramurals | April 21-24
A Disc Golf Night Tournament is set for April 23, 7:45 p.m., at the Outdoor Adventure Park, adjacent to building 15014. The cost is $10 per person for the 18-hole event with glow in the dark frisbees with lighted catchers. Competitors must sign up at Outdoor Recreation no later than April 18. The top five scores will receive prizes and a small reception. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
The Family and MWR sports department will hold a 16-inch softball intramural tournament, April 21-24. The coaches’ first meeting is set for April 17, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320. Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office by April 17. Participation in the free event is open to active duty military, DOD Civilians and family members. For details, call (804) 765-3896.
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Wiffle Ball Intramural Tourney | April 28 – May 1
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A Wiffle Ball Intramural Tournament, hosted by the Family and MWR sports department, is set for April 28 - May 1. The coaches’ first meeting is set for April 24, 4 p.m. at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320. Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office by April 24. Participation in the free event is open to active duty military, DOD
Spring Break Fishing Derby | April 16 A Spring Break Fishing Derby will be held on April 16, 3-6 p.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. This free event is open to all youth, ages 17 and under. There is limited availability of fishing equipment for use. For details, call (804) 734-2899.
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Trixie, a white and black mixed female lab, is available for adoption at the Fort Lee Stray Animal Facility. She is about 1 1/2 years old and has a friendly temperament. Adoption for all animals at the facility is free.There also are several other dogs available. For details, call (804) 652-5979.
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J.E.J. Moore Middle School Play | April 4-5 “Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.” will be presented April 4-5, 7 p.m., at J.E.J. Middle School, 11455 Prince George Dr., Disputanta. The cost for the show is $5 per person. Students from the school including some from Fort Lee will perform. For details, call (804) 733-2740.
Youth Conference | April 4-6 The 46th Annual Eastern Diocese Youth Conference will be held April 4-6 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond. The cost is $30 for adults, $25 for ages 12-17 and $20 for children. The event begins April 4, 7 p.m.,with Gospel Explosion Concert featuring a number of choirs. Workshops will be offered April 5, 1011:30 a.m., followed by a Christian comedy show, awards luncheon and a youth service. Registration is at the conference. For details, email smarhill1@yahoo. com.
Fundraising Gala at Moose Lodge | April 5 The 3rd Annual Gala to benefit TriCities Habitat for Humanity and the chari-
ties of the James River Junior Woman’s Club will be held April 5, 7:30-11:30 p.m.,at the Hopewell Moose Lodge, 4701 Western St. The cost is $25 per person and includes casino night games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a reverse raffle. For details, visit www.facebook.com/eve nts/265258790296215/?source=1 or www. jamesriverjuniors.org/home.
Confederate History Day | April 5 The annual Confederate History and Heritage Day program is set for April 5, noon, at the 1917 Chesterfield Courthouse, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, the free program will feature a number of speakers, camp artifacts, parlor music and period dancing. Fordetails,visitwww.chesterfieldhistory. com.
April 18 at the Midlothian Mines Park, 13301 North Woolridge Road. The cost is $5 for children, age 6 and older. It is free for adults. For registration and details, visit www. chesterfieldhistory.com.
Two fun and engaging programs for Chesterfield homeschooling families will be held April 11 and April 18, 10 a.m. - noon. Participants can tour the Magnolia Grange and experience what 19th century life was like on a plantation, April 11, at 10020 Iron Bridge Road. A program on the history of coal mining and geology will be offered
A wine festival with food, craft vendors and live music will be held April 12, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Millworks on the Green, 13872 Coalfield Common Place, Midlothian. More than 25 Virginia wineries will be on-site. Taster and non-taster tickets are available online and at the event.
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A Military Appreciation Night will be held during a baseball game between Virginia Commonwealth University and Norfolk State University, April 16, 7 p.m., at the Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond. There will be free admission for active duty military, veterans and their families. The U.S. Army 392nd Army Band will perform prior to the game. For details, call (804) 313-5550.
The 3rd Annual Virginia War Memorial 5K Run-Walk to Remember, including many military from Fort Lee, is set for April 12, 8 a.m., at 621 South Belvidere St., Richmond. The event will honor and remember the sacrifices of America’s veterans and active military personnel. Registration is $25 for adults. Prior to the main event, children ages 3-12 can register to participate in the free Kid’s FunRun. There is also no charge to participate in a free wheelchair/hand cycle 5K, but registration is required. For registration and details, visit www. vawarmemorial.org.
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