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Vol. 71, No. 42
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WHAT’S INSIDE
Ordnance Chief Earns First Star in Ceremony Page 3
Extreme Training
64th Transportation Company Deactivates Page 4 530th CSSB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Page 23 News Briefs .....................................Page 4 Halloween Safety ...........................Page 8 America’s Military ..........................Page 9 Focus on Sustainment ..................Page 13 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Wordsearch....Page 20 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-28
Riggers Receive Intro to Ranger Requirements See Page 18
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COMMENTARY
Strengthening Bonds through Faith, Military Life by Jeanine Majewski Fort Lee Military Council of Catholic Women President
We are wives, mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, professionals, active and retired military and dependents. We are new arrivals and second or third tour returnees. Some have been here 30 or more years. Our mission today mirrors the Military Council of Catholic Women’s worldwide statement: “MCCW reflects a visible presence of Christ in military communities by fostering and nourishing women in spirituality, leadership and service. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, MCCW serves as a vital enhancement of the religious support of military chapels.” The Military Council of Catholic Women is for you! MCCW is designed as a gathering place to open the hearts and minds of women to more fully bring God into our lives, the lives of our families, our community and to support each other through the challenges of our military lifestyle. Our meetings provide an opportunity to unite in prayer, learn, share and grow together in our knowledge of God,
our Catholic faith and the Church, thus strengthening our baptismal call to holiness. After World War II, Catholic women’s organizations at American military posts in Europe increased both in number and in importance. In 1955, representatives from these groups met in Berchesgarten, Germany for the first annual training conference of what became the Military Council of Catholic Women. Two years later, this group affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Women (a U.S. diocesan group) and adopted its organizational structure. MCCW became a vital part of most Catholic American military chapels overseas, assisting in areas such as religious education, service to the poor and liturgical and social functions. When these women returned to the United States, they longed to instill the same enthusiasm and sense of purpose in women’s groups at U.S. military chapels. In 1970, three chaplains and eighteen women representing seven Army installations in the United States met at Fort McPherson, Ga., and formed the first stateside MCCW, from which the MCCW-USA grew, to include all the military services. In
2005, MCCW-USA and MCCW-Europe were directed to restructure into one organization by the Chief of Chaplains. MCCW-Worldwide hosted the first worldwide conference in October 2006, debuting a unified Military Council of Catholic Women. Throughout the past 50 years, programs have stretched the talents and interests of the multi-cultural women at Fort Lee including: Bible studies, altar linens, nursing home visits, pregnancy center baby items, prison ministry, prayer line, pillow corsages, crochet classes, baptismal bibs, bake sales, VA Hospital Christmas stockings, AIT Movie Night, blankets for VA Hospital patients, and the Prince George Food Pantry. Meetings are usually held on the first Friday from September-May in the Fellowship Hall at Memorial Chapel from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Our time together includes fellowship, membership and special program discussions, and spiritual enrichment. This year we will sponsor four Monday evening meetings. Free on-site child watch is provided. No reservations are required. Come join us – you will be glad you did!
Financial Planners Not Just for the Wealthy by Jason Alderman Visa Financial Education Program
It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of important decisions we need to make concerning retirement accounts, investments, college savings and other complicated financial issues. That’s one reason more and more people turn to professional financial advisors to help them navigate an increasingly complex economic world. And it’s not just the wealthy who require these services; many middle-class families are turning to outside financial ad-
vice as well. Some people simply require a one-time, objective opinion about whether their current financial plan will meet their future needs, whether for saving for retirement, buying a home or building a sufficient emergency fund. Others haven’t even started a plan and don’t know where to begin. Here are a few suggestions for finding the right financial advisor: When searching for a financial advisor, look for someone well-qualified in their field, whose ethics and professional behavior are above reproach and with whom
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you can be comfortable discussing intimate financial details. Seek someone who asks probing questions, listens to your needs and concerns, won’t try to sell you unneeded products or services, and can explain in plain English the potential risks and rewards of every recommended action. Ask for referrals from trusted friends, relatives, coworkers and professionals like accountants and lawyers. Find out what factors they used to choose their financial planners and how satisfied they are with the results. Interview at least three candidates. Most
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professionals will provide a free or low-cost initial consultation and may ask you to fill out a detailed questionnaire beforehand to help guide the discussion. And be prepared with your own questions, including: • Work experience – how long practicing, types of clients, areas of specialization, etc. • Qualifications, including education, licenses, credentials and other certifications. • Fee structure – are they paid an hourly SEE PLAN, PAGE 15
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Pfc. Joseph Uzel, a rigger with Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, climbs a rope as part of the Ranger training within his company. See Page 16 for story and photos. Photo by Amy Perry To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.
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Chief of Ordnance Earns First Star by T. Anthony Bell
thusiastic kiss. She seemed flushed with surprise, and the crowd laughed in amusement. During his remarks, Stevenson talked about It’s been more than a year, and the wait is fithe difficulty in making the rank of general, notnally over. ing how promotion boards weed out a very talCol. Clark W. LeMasters Jr., the Chief of ented crop of Soldiers in favor of the exceptionOrdnance and the commandant of the Ordnance al, creative thinkers, “… who can direct policy School, received the rank of brigadier general and strategies, build consensus, grow the next during a promotion ceremony Tuesday at Ball generation of leaders and energize subordinates. Auditorium on the Ordnance Campus. “I think that’s where Clark shines,” Stevenson About 200 members of the Fort Lee commusaid. nity and beyond attended the event to include He went on to note that he has plans for retireLeMaster’s wife, Col. Mary (Crickett) LeMasters, ment and feels comfortable leaving the reigns of their extended family and Lt. Gen. Mitchell H. leadership to those like LeMasters. Stevenson, former CASCOM commanding gen“I can’t tell you how meaningful it is for me to eral and currently the deputy chief of staff for loknow that in my place there will be terrific gengistics, Department of the Army. erals like Clark who have the potential to help LeMasters, who was nominated for promotion the Army and lead it into some very, very tough PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL Aug. 27, 2010, said during his remarks there were times,” he said. so many people who helped him along the road of Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters Jr. and wife, Col. Mary LeMasters dedicated his promotion ceremony achievement that he couldn’t name most of them. “Crickett” LeMasters, receive thanks from well-wishers to the memory of his father, retired Maj. Clark W. He nevertheless thanked them in broad expres- after Brig. Gen. LeMaster’s promotion. LeMasters Sr., who died two years ago. sion. “I know he’s here in spirit,” said an emotional Prior to his remarks, LeMaster’s wife and Stevenson, “Let there be no mistake, I’m standing here today re- the guest speaker and his former boss, ceremoniously LeMasters during his remarks. ceiving this great honor and humbled beyond belief be- pinned the star-stitched shoulder boards onto the epau- LeMasters came to the Ordnance School from the Office cause you and many others – who couldn’t physically be lets of his jacket. His wife seemed to have a bit of trouble of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics where he served here in attendance – took time to try to teach and train getting the one board on, but once she accomplished her me,” he said. SEE PROMOTION, PAGE 10 task, the general broke his bearing and gave her an enSenior Writer/Special Projects
Education Coalition Brings Best Practices to Lee by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
The Military Child Education Coalition arrived on Fort Lee Oct. 13 armed with information, resources and lots of advice for parents of school-aged children. The nonprofit, worldwide organization’s work is focused on ensuring educational opportunities exist for all militaryconnected children affected by mobility, family separation and transition. Their work consists of research, developing and publishing resources, and conducting professional institutes and conferences. Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, commanding general, said he and his wife, Michelle, were excited about sharing the program with community members. “MCEC is best described as simply the opportunity to take schools and in-
stallations and marrying before shopping for your them up to help transitionhome when you move.” ing Soldiers and their stuParents learned about credents,” he said. ating predictability, gatherMCEC representatives ing information and how to Donna Earl and Karmin establish high expectations Solomon spoke about the for their students. more than 800,000 miliEarl urged the particitary kids in kindergarten pants to develop strong through 12th grade who readers, have their children on average attend seven attend challenging courses, schools and move about encourage community inevery two or three years. volvement and extracurricPHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ ular activities. Missed critical eleSchool liaison officer, ments, such as learning the Parents of elementary school aged children listen to a class and using money Nancy Elzie attended the calendar given by Karmin Solomon of the Military Child Education in early grades, widely Coalition. MCEC works to identify issues and provide infor- conference and can be convaried curriculums, exit mation to military members and their school aged children. tacted for information about testing, course availabilthe practices shared. parents answers and tools to prepare and ity and graduation requireMCEC’s Education ments are the things MCEC works to plan for a new school. Resource Center at www.militarychild. “Plan ahead for your PCS,” Earl said. “I org provides information for parents who mitigate, Earl said. The conferences focused on giving highly recommend shopping for schools were unable to attend the sessions.
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Capt. Taron S. Dukes, commander and Sgt. 1st Class Wilfredo Mojica Jr., first sergeant, 64th Transportation Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion., 49th Quartermaster Group, prepare the unit's colors for storage during an inactivation ceremony. “The Kings of the Road” recently completed a yearlong deployment.
‘Kings of the Road’ Close Final Chapter of a Storied History by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter
The Kings of the Road – the 64th Transportation Company, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 49th Quartermaster Group – closed another chapter in its history during an inactivation ceremony Friday at the Post Field House. The 64th, first activated in 1936 as a quartermaster truck regiment, operated at a number of installations including Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Knox, Ky., Okinawa, Japan, Fort Bragg, N.C. and Fort Lee. “It is with great pleasure and honor that I am a part of this historical ceremony,” said Lt. Col. Albert Tapp, 530th CSSB commander. “The 64th is one of the most decorated units in the 49th Group,” Tapp said. “With its 10 streamers signifying its proud history, the guidon will soon travel to the Department of Heraldry until called for
activation again if needed.” Tapp went on to commend the company and its leadership during the processes leading to the unit’s inactivation. “I have to say the unit’s performance was outstanding and the best I have seen,” he said. “I wish the best for all Soldiers assigned to this unit as they move on to new assignments, many to units outside of the Fort Lee area. The unit’s commander, Capt. Taron S. Dukes, thanked the members of the unit for making his job easy. “All of the successes of this company, I have enjoyed because of the excellent Soldiers, NCOs and leaders under my command,” he said. “I am honored to have served with each of them.” The members of the 64th recently completed a yearlong deployment to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Other significant combat tours include support of World War II in New Guinea, and a tour to Vietnam in 1966.
The Army is looking for talented Soldiers to star in a series of public service announcements in support of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s campaign on property accountability. Soldiers of any rank, gender or race with a clear speaking voice who are available for filming Oct. 25-27 may audition. The public service announcements will air on the Armed Forces Network, the Pentagon Channel, installation networks and the web. If selected to be a cast member in the series, your place of duty will be the film location for the two and a half days of rehearsal and filming. No TDY authorized. Fort Lee auditions are set for Oct 24. To schedule your appointment and receive a script, contact Devon Hylander at devon.hylander@us.army.mil or (703) 697-6666.
Blood Drive The 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade is set to host the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center Oct. 29, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Fort Lee Fire Station No. 2 on A. Avenue across from the Exchange. All community members are encouraged to support this drive. Prospective donors will be screened by nurses prior to giving blood. Potential donors should eat breakfast or lunch, drink plenty of water and have photo identification. For more information, call 1st Lt. Joseph Williams at (804) 765-3648.
Poker Run, Bash Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is hosting a Biketoberfest poker run and Monster Bash Oct. 29. The Biketoberfest costs $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. Proceeds will benefit the McGuire Veterans Affairs Hospital. Register at the HideAway Oct. 29, 9 a.m. - noon. The poker run will go through the Tri-Cities and is expected to conclude by 3 p.m. A concert is set from 2:30-7 p.m. and will feature the bands Stranglehold (a Ted Nugent cover band) and Cheap Sunglazzes (a ZZ Top cover band). This
event is open to the Fort Lee community, even if not riding in the earlier poker run. After the concert, the HideAway will launch a Monster Bash costume party that will continue until 2 a.m. Adults only after 9 p.m. Karaoke, a deejay and dancing will be featured.A For details, call (804) 765-1539.
Capture History Fort Lee is seeking the community’s help for one of the largest historical documentation projects in the installation’s history. Any individual – on or off post, military or civilian – is invited to bring historical documents connected with the pre-Camp Lee era (before 1917) through 1954 and the Women’s Army Corps Training Center to the Quartermaster and Women’s Museums on Oct. 22, 9 a.m - 3 p.m. The items will be photographed or scanned and returned to the owner. Operation Capture History is seeking diaries, letters/correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, maps, postcards, military documents, drawings, land patents, deeds and family Bibles. For more information, call (804) 7344436 or email operationcapturehistory@ gmail.com.
Scholarships The 2011 VFW Voice of Democracy and VFW Patriot’s Pen essay contests are available through Nov. 1 for students grades 6-12 to enter for a chance to win a share of the $3.2 million in college scholarships and savings bonds. The deadline to enter either contest is Nov. 1. For complete information and contest rules, visit www.vfw.org/Programs.
Search for 2ID The Second Division Association is searching for anyone who ever served in the 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its annual reunion in Reno, Nev., from Aug. 23 - 27, 2012, visit www.2ida. org or contact the association’s secretarytreasurer, Bob Haynes, at 2idahq@comcast.net or (224) 225-1202.
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Ammo Tech Course Graduates First Class at Lee by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects
Months of planning and coordination came to fruition during a ceremony at the Army Logistics University Oct. 14. ALU’s Technical Logistics College graduated its first Ammunition Technician Warrant Officer Class at Dickerson Auditorium, capping an extensive effort to move the course from it former location at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. “We’ve worked this for a full year before (the students) got here,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Haynes, the class instructor/writer. “It is a special day.” More than 75 people attended the event. They included the leadership of the Technical Logistics College and Chief Warrant 4 David Turner, the guest speaker who is currently assigned as a munitions subject matter expert at the Department of the Army. The 11-week course relocated here as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure mandate that moved two Ordnance Schools, the Transportation School along with sev-
eral thousand students to Fort Lee to join the Quartermaster School. Haynes said bringing the various schools to one location has its practical merits. “We’re able to integrate with the rest of the logisticians here,” said Haynes, “so we can get a more well-rounded aspect as we train.” The ATWOC class is one of ALU’s smallest. The recent graduates, Warrant Officer Basic Class 0006-11, numbered only eight. Haynes said small class sizes are the norm for this particular course. “Our max is eight so we can ensure they get the proper, one-on-one instruction they need from a technical aspect,” he said. The ATWOC graduates are typically assigned as ammunition managers. “Some will work for a colonel at the brigade level,” said Haynes, “and some will run an ammunition supply point. Those positions are interchangeable, and they are trained for both.” Haynes said he expects six to seven ATWOC classes to graduate per year. The second ATWOC is currently in session.
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Warrant Officer Jefferey Herold accepts his completion certificate from guest speaker Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Turner as Technical Logistics College staff members look on during the graduation at Dickerson Auditorium in Bunker Hall Oct. 14. Eights students completed the 11week course that was last taught at Redstone Arsenal Ala.
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Sorry Sarge ... SPLAT Spc. Natalie Walker pies 1st Sgt. Shevetta Wallace in the face during a fundraising event for the 54th Quartermaster Co., 530th Combat Sustainment Support Brigade, 49th QM Group Family Readiness Group Friday. The event raised more than $600 for the unit’s holiday party.
23rd QM Bde. Promotes Bike Safety The 23rd Quartermaster Brigade conducted a motorcycle safety ride Friday in response to the recent loss of a brigade Soldier and the record increase of Soldier fatalities Army wide related to motorcycle use. The intent of these events is to foster an environment of mentorship and support to motorcyclists within the brigade. These events will ensure familiarity with appropriate safety precautions and risks while reinforcing the skills necessary to ride safely. Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hawes, a 40year veteran rider, and Lt. Col. Dave Dinkelman, the 23rd Qm Bde. execu- Riders line up tive officer, provided a safety brief and ride Friday. instructions for the ride before departing for the Virginia Diner. A common thread among both briefs was “ride your ride.” With this phrase, both senior riders encouraged the members of the group to ride safely within their own comfort zones. After all the participants arrived at their destination, they conducted an After Action Review to allow the experienced riders to share behaviors they identified on the road and offer suggestions to improve riding habits. First Lt. Terrance King, a 13-year rider, said the new riders signaled well in the light to medium traffic they encountered along the route. Capt. Glandis Williams be-
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before the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade safety lieves the ride was beneficial to the riding community in 23rd Qm Bde. because it allowed motorcyclists to gain visibility of fellow riders. This visibility will encourage new riders to seek guidance from more experienced riders and facilitates an environment of mentorship. Dinkelman said the ride set the foundation for many events to come including those at the battalion and brigade level. He predicts these events will continue to grow as participants encourage other riders to take part. – 23rd Quartermaster Brigade
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Lee Joins Prescription Drug Take Back Drive Fort Lee will conduct its second Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the visitor center adjacent to the Lee Avenue access gate. Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a national effort that addresses one of America’s deadliest hazards – unused and/or outdated medications found in bathroom cabinets, kitchens and bedside tables in nearly every home across the country. Abuse of prescription drugs – whether it’s codeine from that last root canal or vicodin for persistent back pain – stands as the second leading cause of accidental death across the nation (marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug problem). More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. To help address the problem and foster safe and healthy military communities, Army installations across the U.S. are once again partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and state and local law enforcement offices for
the semi-annual drive that encourages households to safely eliminate unneeded prescribed medications by turning them in for proper disposal. All active duty military, reservists, family members, civilian employees and retirees can anonymously turn in any sort of medication or prescription drug during the take back drives at Fort Lee and any other Army installation. The potential for abuse, overdose and environmental harm associated with the incorrect disposal of prescription drugs are serious concerns for the entire country, according to the DEA. Unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue as well, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and a catalyst for drug abuse. This event is a prime opportunity to raise community awareness, educate the Army Family on the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and help make military installations a safer place to live and work, according to Linda Martinez, Army Substance Abuse Program manager for Headquarters IMCOM. “During the most recent National
Drug Take-Back Day on 30 April, 38 collection sites at 27 installations collected and disposed of more than 1,200 pounds of unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs,� she added. Throughout the U.S., approximately 4,000 state and local law enforcement agencies also participated in the previous two National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days. The American public has turned in more than 309 tons of pills and medication during the combined events. The Fort Lee ASAP office is coordinating the local drive, and law enforcement personnel from the Provost Marshal Office will be present at the drop off locations as prescribed by DEA protocols. For more information about the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day or to find a drop-off location, visit the DEA website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_ disposal/takeback/index.html or contact your local ASAP office at (804) 734-9693. – Installation Management Command and Staff Reports
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Follow These Tips for Safe Halloween by Police Lead Sgt. Rico Williams Provost Marshal Office
Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it is also an important time to be extra vigilant for possible safety hazards so your children are not harmed during the festivities. Parents and kids who are old enough to go our trickor-treating on their own should be aware of the established hours for door-to-door Halloween activities. They are 6-8 p.m., Oct. 31. Most of the civilian communities in the surrounding area have set similar time limits. Trick or treating isn’t what it used to be. It’s not safe to let younger kids walk the streets alone. The excitement of older children and adults at this time of year sometimes metimes makes them forget to be careful f l as well. Some tips to make Halloween safe include the following: • Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering the home. • Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult. • Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them. • Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp. When walking in neighborhoods, kids should: • Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks and avoid crossing yards. • Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not cross between parked cars. • Stop at all corners and stay in a group before crossing. • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant.
• Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a child’s vision). • Avoid wearing hats that will slide over eyes. • Be reminded to look left, right and left again before crossing the street. Parents and adults should: • Supervise the outing for children under age 12. • Establish a curfew (a return time) for older children. • Prepare homes for trick-ortreaters by cleaning porches, treat lawns, and sidewalks and by placing jacko’-lanterns away from doorways and landings. • Avoid giving choksuch as gum, peanuts, ing hazards haza hard candy, or small toys as treats to young children. • Inspect all candy before children eat it. • Make sure children under age 12 are supervised as they cross the street. • Drive slowly. • Watch for children on streets and medians. • Exit driveways and alleyways carefully. • Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side. Halloween poses special risks to young pedestrians. For example, most of the time children spend outdoors is typically during daylight hours. However, Halloween activities often occur after dark. Also, children engaged in trick or treat activities frequently cross streets at midblock rather than at corners or crosswalks, putting them at risk for pedestrian injury. Many parents overestimate children’s street-crossing skills. The pedestrian skills of children are limited by
several factors related to their physical size and developmental stage. For instance, young children may lack the physical ability to cross a street quickly, and often results in choosing the shortest route rather than the safest route across streets, often darting out between parked cars. In addition, young children do not evaluate potential traffic threats effectively, cannot anticipate driver behavior, and process sensory information more slowly than adults. Make Halloween a fun, safe and happy time for your kids and they’ll likely carry on the tradition that you taught them to their own families some day.
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we wouldn’t have to go through too many deployments apart. The second reason was that I wanted to go CID (criminal investigations). I ď€ gured it would be a little easier to do it through the Army than to go through all the different schools, and its more hands on.â€?
' ' $ ! ' $ $ # & ' $ ' # !# & “I wanted to come in as an MP, but they didn’t have any openings. Of the options that I did have, I just chose the one I was most interested in.�
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! $ # ' $ ! “My main concern is that when we do have the baby, I want us both to be there, and if we do deploy together at
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$ # ! ' $ # ! ! “I like to see leaders who like to help Soldiers out. Sometimes I see leaders who are only concerned for themselves. I like to see those leaders who are willing to help, genuinely help.�
$ # ! ' $ # ! ! “Dedication – people who like to work, not those who just want to get by and get a paycheck. � ! “When I get to two years in the Army, I’m going to put in a packet and try to go CID and do it as long as I can. Once I get out, I’ll continue that outside the Army.� – Compiled by T. Anthony Bell
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Finance In-Processing BrieďŹ ngs Changed Effective Dec. 1, the Defense Military Pay Office will change the Finance In-Processing Briefing days for permanent party Soldiers to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. Service members attending the in-processing brief must bring: • PCS orders with amendments • DD 1610s (TDY Orders), if applicable • Original lodging receipts with a zero balance (last duty location and/or the Fort Lee area) • Receipts for any reimbursable expense of $75 or more • A signed-in copy of the leave form (DA31) that covers the member from date of departure from the last duty location through date of arrival at Fort Lee • Advance travel payment information pertaining to this PCS • Housing stamps are needed on all DA 31s with permissive TDY for house hunting. The briefing location remains the same – Room 124, Soldier Support Center, B Avenue. The DMPO is ready to assist all incoming Soldiers with their transition to Fort Lee. For more information, call (804) 734-6363. – Defense Military Pay Office
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EFMP Registration Improves Emergency Response In an effort to provide critical and thorough information to Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services personnel during requests for assistance and/or emergency response calls, an Informational Request form has been developed to encourage the sharing of important data that “helps us help you and your family.� Any information on family members – either adults or children – with special needs will help us prepare while responding, and may help to calm a situation or determine any additional resources that might be required. Information such as “My child is afraid of loud noises, he or she wanders, is fixated on uniforms, has autism, is hard of hearing, or is physically incapacitated� prepares our responders to adapt their response, and ensures that they understand what the special needs of your family member may be. The necessity for special needs may extend beyond children to extended family members staying in on post housing while a spouse is deployed or even to our Wounded Warriors who may need assistance or rescue if they are unable to
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Multitasking Sustainers Finalize Logistics Mission at Habur Gate by Sgt. Allyson Parla 7th Sustainment Brigade
HABUR GATE, Iraq – With tears streaming down their cheeks, a group of Kurdish men waved goodbye to their friends, a small contingency of U.S. soldiers who have finally completed their mission here. Fourteen Soldiers from the 77th Sustainment Brigade, 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command finalized their logistics support requirements Sept. 30 at Habur Gate, turning over the Ibrahim Khalil Border Complex to the government of Iraq. The bulk of the Soldiers’ success rested on their ability to multitask, both teaching and performing their professional and personal skills to one another and to the local Kurdish workers. Supplies, equipment and food are transported through Turkey and into Iraq daily to sustain both civilian and military personnel in country. Local nationals help facilitate this daily, million-dollar operation. LTF-77th Soldiers ensured that Kurdish workers were properly trained and able to perform their tasks, sometimes spending as much as 10 hours a day to ensure their efficiency. Second Lt. Gerard Sullivan, the officer-in-charge of
Logistical Task Force 77th, Special Troops Battalion, 77th Sust. Bde., said many of the local nationals had only gone as far as the third grade and that many were illiterate. “Those were the guys we worked with every day,” said Sullivan, who previously worked as a teacher in Honduras for two years. He said that perhaps the most memorable training was the unforeseen training the Soldiers taught their Kurdish counterparts. “They have a heart as big as gold, but a lot of them are just not experienced,” said Sullivan about the more than 120 Kurdish contractors working with them at the complex. Hiring family members, regardless of their training or experience, is a common practice for people in this area, Sullivan said. “It’s like, ‘This guy is my sister’s brother, so he’s the new air-conditioning guy,’ or ‘This guy is my cousin, and he’s the new reception desk guy,’” he said. “They were working for us, but didn’t know how to do their job,” said Master Sgt. Ricky Pittman, the noncommissioned officer in charge of LTF-77th and a native of New Orleans Parish, La.
Despite the lack of training among the Kurdish workers, they made the job easier and were eager to learn, said Spc. Ray Hughes, the noncommissioned officer in charge of communications for LTF-77th and a native of Harleysville, N.J. Although nearly all of the 77th Sust. Bde. Soldiers here were Combat Lifesaver certified, the Kurdish had little medical training. “I ran a small, three-day class with the Kurdish army, teaching them basic medical skills to stop bleeding and open up airways,” said Spc. Jonathan Frick, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the aid station at Habur Gate for the 77th Sust. Bde. and a native of Dorothy, N.J. Frick added that there was even a Kurdish army medic in attendance. He said he was motivated to train the locals because he knew that these medical skills might one day save a life. With the U.S. mission coming to a close, the Ibrahim Khalil Border Complex will be used by the Kurdish customs administration and also will be a symbol of the cooperation between the U.S. Army and Kurdish people, said Khorshid Yousif, a liaison officer between the complex and the U.S. forces here.
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Army Must Prepare to ‘Do Less with Less’ by C.Todd Lopez Army News Service
Pvt. Steven Miller, a rigger with Charlie Company, does pullups as part of the Ranger training within his company.
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Pvt. Steven Miller, Pvt. Seth Dugan and Pfc. Joseph Uzel, riggers with Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, carry a log as part of their company Ranger training. The drills prepare the Soldiers for the training they will receive at Fort Benning, Ga., during their initial phase of Ranger School.
Platoon Sergeant Helps Logistics Soldiers Get Ranger Ready by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor
Serving as a Ranger is one of the most physically and mentally demanding assignments in the Army. Training to be one can be even tougher. That’s why one platoon sergeant who has earned his Ranger tab is holding special physical training sessions to prepare Soldiers for their upcoming course at Fort Benning, Ga. Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Vogt, a platoon sergeant in Charlie Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, uses his knowledge of Ranger training to prepare advanced individual training rigger Soldiers for the tough school that is ahead of them. He started this training nearly a year ago when he arrived to the unit. To attend the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 1, most Soldiers have to ensure Ranger School is put into their contract and a requirement is to be airborne qualified. On Fort Lee, the only military occupational specialty that meets that requirement is the 92R – riggers. Pvt. Seth Dugan, who left for Ranger School Monday, said he fought to get the additional training in his contract. “I’ve been informed about the military all my life – and I knew the Rangers were the best of the best,” he said. “I knew if I could get an MOS that I liked and it came with ranger school, I’d pick that MOS.” Even after ensuring Ranger training is in their contract, some Soldiers have second thoughts upon experiencing Vogt’s practice sessions and realizing what’s involved in the physical endurance arena alone. “I do this training to give these guys a better chance when they get to Ranger School,” said Vogt. “The normal physical
training here is a little soft in respect to what they will get at Fort Benning. They spend a lot more time on PT down there – ‘smoke’ sessions and a lot more running – than they do here.” The Soldiers who receive the training appreciate Vogt’s efforts. “This training gives me confidence because someone who went through the training is training us now,” said Pfc. Joseph Uzel. “If we can do what he tells us to, I feel like I can make it during the actual Ranger training.” Pvt. Steven Miller said he likes having a Ranger here to teach him about the upcoming training. “It’s tough – the standard PT that we’ve been doing is not substantial enough to improve us – this ranger PT has been helpful,” Miller said. “(Vogt) gives us insight into the training because he’s honest that it’s going to suck and it’s going to be hard, but it’s nice that we have someone we can talk to about it.” Not many Logistics Soldiers receive the opportunity to attend Ranger training, but Vogt wants the Soldiers to be prepared for the long road ahead. “It takes a certain kind of Soldier who wants to be a Ranger. Not too many people want to do it because they are afraid,” he said. “These guys have a good idea of what they can expect in Fort Benning – this training we do is a real gut check because it gives them insight into Ranger training.” Normally, about 20-30 percent of all applicants make it through the Ranger selection process, Vogt said. Since he started his training, about 12-15 Soldiers from the rigger school have gone and five have made it. “The training takes up my time a little bit because there are other things I could do,” he said. “But it’s really reward-
ing, especially when the guys make it.” As for his current crop of Soldiers going through his training, Vogt has confidence in them. “I think all of these guys have a real good chance – as long as they don’t quit,” he said. “They are all not quitters, but once you get down there, it’s different.”
WASHINGTON – Looming budget cuts across the Department of Defense means the Army must be prepared to conduct business with less funding, and the service’s senior officer said this may also mean doing less. “In the past during periods of austerity, we’ve said we’ll have to do more with less,” Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. “As we move ahead under significant budget restrictions, we’ll have to do less with less. We’ll have to accept higher levels of risk than we have in the past. Determining where it’s best to do so is the primary task before us.” Odierno addressed attendees at the Eisenhower Lunch, Oct. 11, at the 2011 Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition in Washington, D.C. A major concern for the general is the potential of a trillion dollars being cut from the Department of Defense budget over the next 10 years -- something that could happen if the “super committee” tasked to trim $1.2 trillion from America’s federal budget fails to come to a consensus. If they fail, it’s estimated that $500-600 billion could be automatically cut from defense, in addition to the $450 billion the department is already tasked to cut. The Army would bear a significant portion of those cuts. “A cut of this magnitude would be devastating, this would threaten every aspect of the joint force, and especially the Army -- it’s force structure, modernization efforts and ability to sustain an all-volunteer force, as well as our
complex and unpredictable,” he said. Those issues are compounded by scarcity of and competition for energy, food and water. The general said he remains committed to a “successful resolution” in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and that after that, the Army will be free to pursue other areas of concern, such as continued stability in Asia. He said there is consensus that future economic and security interests are great in Asia, including developing a “peaceful and constructive” relationship in China. “We cannot ignore China’s military modernization, but it need not lead us to confrontation,” he said. He said how America interacts with China’s neighbors, for instance, is a key part of ensuring a good relationship with that country. He said he looks forward to the Army contributing to stability in the Pacific region. There, he said, the U.S. has developed a wealth of partnership and diplomatic options that can be used. Odierno also laid out some priorities for the Army. Included in those priorities are winning the current fight, which means continuing to provide trained and ready forces to ongoing contingency operations such as in Iraq and Afghanistan; developing a more versatile “mix of capabilities” to enable the Army to be a more flexible provider to the joint force; continuing the commitment to “the Army profession”; and continuing to adapt leader development programs. The general also said preserving the all-volunteer force is a priority. “We have the best all-volunteer force we’ve ever had,” he said. “We cannot waiver on this commitment.”
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Pvt. Seth Dugan, a rigger with Charlie Company, flips a tire for 100 yards as part of the Ranger training.
defense industrial base,” Odierno said. The general said cuts must come carefully to avoid risking the readiness of the Army. “All of us have to realize and understand that we will get smaller, that is fiscal reality,” Odierno said. “But it’s the how that is critical. If we go too fast, we risk the current future readiness of the force and lose the flexibility to react to the uncertain security environment we find ourselves in. We also threaten the trust that is the foundation of everything we do.” From talking to Soldiers and veterans, Odierno said he’s learned that a primary concern about looming budget cuts involves compensation and entitlement programs. “Everybody needs to know decisions have not yet been made,” he said. “The president recently announced a committee to study military compensation. Department of Defense will provide input. Rest assured, we are dedicated to a system that cares for Soldiers and families now and well into the future.” Odierno said he has been involved in discussions on how to address the “fundamental tension” between the fiscal situation and an “increasingly complicated and unpredictable world.” While he said the Army should and will be part of any solutions to the financial situation, the nation must be told the truth about the risks involved in using the Army budget to help solve the fiscal crisis. Terrorism, failed states, man-made disasters, weapons of mass destruction, drug trafficking and cyber threats are now part of “a strategic environment that is increasingly
WASHINGTON – Decreasing the number of Soldiers who are medically unfit for deployment has become a major focus of the U.S. Army Medical Command. It was the topic of discussion by a panel of senior medical officials Oct. 10 at the 2011 Association of the United States Army Institute for Land Warfare annual meeting and exposition at the D.C convention center. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker, who heads MEDCOM and led off the discussion, said that since the drawdown, the Army has seen a growing population of medically “non-ready” Soldiers. Currently the Army’s mission readiness stands at just 85 percent according to one of the panelist, while the Guard and Reserve deployable level is much lower at 70 percent. Schoomaker pointed out that the RC number is actually up 30 percent from three years ago. Nonetheless, these numbers have brought
concern, Schoomaker said, adding that having so many Soldiers unfit for duty is beginning to burden unit readiness. Schoomaker said with the loss of the Army temporary end strength, “We begin to see a growing number of medically non-ready Soldiers with a smaller population of Soldiers overall available for continued demand for deployment.” “Every Soldier that’s added to the pool of medically non-ready Soldiers taps into the availability of Soldiers to deploy and be part of the force, and this has begun to erode the readiness of the Army as a whole,” Schoomaker said. “It’s an issue the leadership of the Army has identified as a major problem for us, and turned to us and the personnel community, and all commanders in the force to come up with a solution.” Maj. Gen. Richard Stone, deputy surgeon general for mobilization, said the Army currently has as many as 40,000 Active, Guard and Reserve Soldiers recovering from wounds or transitioning out of the military through
Warrior Transition Units across the country. “It is clear that whatever end-strength increase that we’ve been given, we’ve used up in wounded, ill and injured and transitioning Soldiers through a cumbersome bureaucracy,” he said. “And we have continued to see escalating numbers of medically non-deployable Soldiers, with as much as 14 percent of the force unable to deploy when a brigade combat team moves forward . . . You began to understand the scope of the problem that we are faced with.” Brig. Gen. Brian Lein, command surgeon at U.S. Forces Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., explained that over the past four years, the percentage of medical non-deployable Soldiers has remained steady at 35-38 percent. Lein explained that non-deployable Soldiers fall into three profile categories: Those who have permanent profiles that are going to the medical evaluation or physical evaluation board that are not complex enough to go into a Warrior Transition Unit. Those who are returning from deployment who
have medical issues to be taken care of. And Soldiers who are available for deployment by Army regulation, but who have a medical condition that prohibits them from entering a combat theater. The general warned that if the non-deployable status remains at the current level, the Army would find it difficult to maintain unitmanning levels in the future. “If we don’t get our arms around the non-deployable population, and the biggest population is the medically non-deployable population, we’re going to have a significant problem manning our units to get them to go downrange,” he said. MEDCOM has already begun implementing a solution to some of medical readiness issues plaguing the Army. Schoomaker said a “top ten” campaign the command put together targets everything from good eating habits that emphasize less consumption of sugary drinks, to resiliency and comprehensive soldier fitness programs, and better medical recording keeping.
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WWI Occupation of Germany Captures Author’s Interest by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant
Alexander F. Barnes witnessed the American occupation of Germany after World War II first-hand. He was there as a child while his father was an member of the occupying force. However, it is the American occupation of Germany following the first world war that has captured his imagination and his soul. Barnes, a retired chief warrant officer 4, recently published a book about the first Americans to help stabilize a defeated Germany. Titled “In a Strange Land: The American Occupation of Germany, 1918-1923,” his book offers a detailed account of that time period and many historical photographs. Barnes’ father was in the Air Force, and the family lived in Germany and Italy from 1959 to 1973. When Barnes left the Marine Corps as a corporal at the end of his active duty tour, he joined the National Guard as a way to finance his college education. After completing his master’s degree in anthropology at the State University of New York at Binghamton, Barnes landed a job with the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee where he has worked for 25 years as a logistics management specialist. Years ago, Barnes began hearing and reading brief references to American troops in Germany after the Nov. 11, 1918, Armistice was signed. His research into this occupation, previously unknown to him, began in earnest about seven years ago, and his writing “got serious” two years ago. “I wrote the book to have all of my research in one place,” Barnes joked. He has great admiration for the doughboys that Gen. John J. “Black Jack” Pershing sent marching into Germany six days after the Armistice rather than sailing home to victory parades. A quarter of a million American troops climbed out of the trenches to form the 3rd Army and march through wintry Luxembourg and into the Rhineland area of Germany. Many of the Soldiers and Marines were ill, about 10 percent were illiterate and 90 percent were lice-infested, said Barnes. Their mission,
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Alexander F. Barnes poses with a copy of his book “In a Strange Land: The American Occupation of Germany, 1918-23.” shared with English and French troops, was to secure and hold the bridges on the Rhine. The Allies wanted to ensure the Germans could not use those bridges to invade their neighbors again if the peace did not hold. Their presence also guaranteed Germany paid war reparations. Similar to civil affairs units today, the Americans created
governmental stability and community safety, established a system of justice, provided health care and distributed food to the starving Germans, said Barnes. Although there was an anti-fraternization policy, American Soldiers were billeted with German families. The generous Soldiers shared their food with these families and many married the daughters, Barnes said, so the anti-frat policy did not hold. “I’ve spent so much time studying the city of Koblenz,” said Barnes, “I could go there and find the bars where our Soldiers hung out. Imagine being the richest guys in town with their Army pay and access to commissary and exchange goods. It had to take a lot of integrity to be unbiased and honest occupiers. And they were, to the point that the Germans cried when American troops finally shipped out for home in 1923.” A number of noteworthy military leaders participated in the German occupation following the Great War, said Barnes, including two who would become Quartermaster Generals (Herman Feldman and Kester Hastings) and five who would later lead the Marine Corps as commandant. George “Potsy” Clark returned to civilian life and became head coach of the Detroit Lions. William Donovan was awarded the Medal of Honor and is considered “father of the Central Intelligence Agency.” Brothers Theodore Jr. and Kermit Roosevelt, sons of President Teddy Roosevelt, were veterans of the occupation and both world wars. Many lessons learned during this occupation were applied after World War II, said Barnes, when the Allies occupied Japan as well as Germany. As the Americans aided Germans, they also boosted the education level of their own troops. Literacy and vocational training were provided for the occupiers, Barnes said. Although Barnes has published a book on the occupation, he doesn’t feel the whole story of that era has yet been told. Currently of interest to him are America’s help to Poland to fight Typhus and Bolsheviks, the role of American troops in Italy, the post-war occupation of Luxembourg by American Soldiers, Army Nurse Corps aid to German civilians and American administration of former German POW camps for Russians being sent home.
Pictured left are examples of some of the photos found in Alexander F. Barnes’ book “In a Strange Land: The American Occupation of Germany, 191823.” The book offers a detailed account of that time period and many historical photographs.
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If you haven’t purchased your Halloween treats of that traditional pumpkin yet, you should consider a stop at the Fort Lee Commissary if you’re an authorized shopper. Commissaries offer a wide assortment of trick-or-treat goodies and jack-o-lantern-worthy pumpkins at great prices. Don’t carve your pumpkin too early; it won’t last much longer than a day or two once it’s open to the elements. Do be sure to harvest the seeds from its center, though. They’re one of the healthiest treats on the Halloween agenda and are very easy to roast – just follow the Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe listed on Kay’s Kitchen at www.commissaries.com. If you’re trying your best to keep it healthy this year, focus on treats like individual cheese and cracker packages, sugar-free gum, string cheese sticks, juice boxes, small packages of nuts or raisins, peanuts in the shell or single-serve bags of microwave popcorn. Your commissary has plenty of all these choices in stock. One of this week’s featured recipes at Kay’s Kitchen is a chocolate cupcake that uses no butter or eggs, and it’s to-die-for delicious. Use the special dark chocolate blend of cocoa to make the finished product almost Halloween black, garnish the tops with small Halloween candies, and you’ll be instantly known as the best baker on the block.
Turn plain tomato juice, fresh radishes and pimento-stuffed olives into a batch of Bloody Eyeballs on the Rocks, and you’ll be the best drink maker in the neighborhood, too. Recipes for all those items and much more are waiting for you at Kay’s Kitchen. Get the ingredients at the commissary, pick your favorite treat and get cooking. Those cute little ghosts and goblins will be arriving at your doorstep before you know it. Bloody Eyeballs on the Rocks Three simple ingredients and this fun recipe will add to a ghoulishly good time at your next Halloween celebration. Make as many or as few as you’ll need. Ingredients: 12 medium fresh red radishes 12 small pimento-stuffed olives Tomato juice Directions: 1. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the radishes, but leave a few thin, scraggly streaks of red peeling to serve as the ruptured blood vessels in an eyeball. 2. Use the sharp tip of the vegetable peeler to scoop out a small hole in the center of each radish, just large enough for an olive to fit inside. 3. Stuff one olive, pimento-side-out, into each radish. 4. Place one radish eyeball in each section of an empty ice cube tray; fill with water and freeze solid. 5. At party time, pour tall glasses of tomato juice and float a pair of bloody eyeballs in each glass.
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Forty-Niners Celebrate Month with Program Featuring Food, Dance, Song
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he 49th Quartermaster Group paid tribute to the country’s hispanic heritage with a show splashed with color and pageantry. Dance routines, songs and food were the featured attractions for the event that took place at the group’s classroom facility Friday. (PHOTOS FROM FAR LEFT) Nury Mojica displays traditional hispanic attire and showcases customary dances; ● Soldiers enjoy various foods. ● Sgt. Yisey Aponte, 54th QM Company, sings a ballad to attendees at the celebration.
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The 2011 Army Digital Photo Contest is taking entries until the end of the month. Sixty-three years running and one of the oldest image competitions in the country, the ADPC offers Soldiers and military-affiliated civilians the opportunity to display their work for thousands of viewers as well the chance to win cash prizes. Prospective competitors can enter images in two divisions – military and civilian. Eight different categories are available for each division. They include people, military life, nature and landscapes, animals, still life, design elements, digital darkroom and monochrome. Military entrees must be active duty.
Civilians include Department of the Army, military retirees and family members. As many as three images per category may be entered at the post level. A panel of judges will determine which images are forwarded to the Department of the Army level of the competition. Traditionally, the ADPC has awarded $300, $200 and $100 for first, second and third place, respectively, although the exact amounts for this year have not been disclosed. All entries are submitted online at https://imcom.army.mil/apptrac or www. armymwr.com/recleisure/artsandcrafts/ PhtotoContest.aspx Contest details are also available at the sites. For more details, call the Picture Perfect Frame Shop at (804) 734-6198.
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EVENTS All in the Family A workshop for parents and teens, All in the Family, will be held Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel Fellowship Room. The workshop is designed to encourage and strengthen the relationship between teens and their parents. Lunch will be provided. To sign up for the workshop, call JoLynda Strandberg at (804) 734-6483 or email her at jolynda.h.strandberg@ us.army.mil.
Title 1 Events A Title 1 Orientation for Parents and a Parent Advisory Council Meeting is set for Oct. 21, 10 a.m., at Walton Elementary School, 4101 Courthouse Road, Prince George, in Room I-5. This workshop is for parents of Title 1 students, grades 1-3, to get acquainted with the teachers, staff and parent coordinator and learn about the program. A Title 1 Orientation for Parents and a Parent Advisory Council Meeting is set for Oct. 21, 2 p.m. at Harrison Elementary School, 12900 E. Quaker Road, Disputanta, in Room 121. This workshop is to get acquainted with the teachers, staff and parent coordinator and learn about the Title 1 program.
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A Title 1 Orientation for Parents and a Parent Advisory Council Meeting is set for Oct. 28, 10 a.m., at South Elementary School, 13400 Prince George Drive, Disputanta in Room 203. This workshop is for parents of Title 1 students, grades 1-3, to get acquainted with the teachers, staff and parent coordinator and learn about the program. A Title 1 Orientation for Parents and a Parent Advisory Council Meeting is set for Oct. 28, 2 p.m., at North Elementary School, 11100 Old Stage Road, Prince George, in Room 212. This workshop is for parents of Title 1 students, grades 1-4, to get acquainted with the teachers, staff and parent coordinator and learn about the program.
Oktoberfest Fort Lee’s 16th annual Oktoberfest is slated for Oct. 22, 2-10 p.m. at the Post Field House. The cost to attend is $6; children 12 and under are free. Tokens for food, beverages, games and the KidZone will be sold for $1 each in the Field House. KidZone activities will be free 2-4 p.m. German food, beer, music and dancing, including the Chicken Dance, will be available. The German Bakery will have a variety of desserts for sale. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
Tricks For Treats The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, ten $100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place. The Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes (www.
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Troops to Teachers A “Teaching as a Second Career Briefing” is set for Nov. 18, 10-11:30 a.m., at Fort Lee’s Army Education Center in building 124000. For details, call (757) 683-3327.
Veterans Day Concert The rock band Kansas will perform a concert with the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” at Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The “Carry On” concert is a special, one-time-only event, and is Kansas’ way to honor veterans, military personnel and their families, according to Scott Radosevich from the Army Entertainment Division of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command in San Antonio, Texas. The show is free to veterans, active-duty service members, DOD civilian employees and their families. Visit ArmyMWR.com for a complete listing of ticket locations, or call the Joint Base Fort Myer/Henderson Hall Community Center at (703) 696-3469 for more information.
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Minute to Win It The Family and MWR Warrior Zone is hosting Minute to Win It game night Nov. 2 and 30. Registration is from 5-5:30 p.m. and the start time is 5:30 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6678 or 734-6106.
Bean Bag Tourneys The Hideaway is hosting a bean bag toss tournament for two-person teams on Oct. 21. The cost is $10 per team. Prizes are awarded for the top two places.
Participants may pre-register at the Warrior Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue or at the Hideaway, 4-5:45 p.m., on tournament day. The tournaments start at 6 p.m. For details, call (804) 734-6106.
FMWR Comedy The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour will be featured at the Regimental Club Nov. 7, 6 p.m. A refreshment hour is set for 5-6 p.m. Cost is $10. For details, call (804) 765-3176.
FITNESS & SPORTS Turkey Shoot The Fort Lee Provost Marshal Office will hold its 8th annual Holiday Helper Turkey Shoot on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Outdoor Recreation trap range. The cost is $2 for one shot and $5 for three shots. In conjunction with the turkey shoot and to raise money for the Holiday Helper Program, the Fort Lee Game Wardens Office is raffling off a sporting goods gift card. For details, call (804) 479-0865. Personally owned .12- and .20-gauge shotguns are allowed; all ammunition is supplied by the Provost Marshal’s Office. For turkey shoot details, call (804) 734-7402.
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Go Fish – for Free Military members may fish free at a private, continuously stocked pond about five minutes from Fort Lee. It is a keep or release area. The pond is behind the Tackle Shop and Rod Rental, 1708 Riverdale Ave., Prince George. For details, call (804) 765-2212.
YOUTH Fall Festival The Youth Fall Festival is set for Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m., at the Post Field House, A Avenue at 16th Street. There will be traditional favorites such as pumpkin decorating, a children’s costume contest (2 p.m.) and a Haunted House. The Chesterfield Children’s Theatre is to present “Vampire Rocks� at 1:15 and 2:30 p.m. This is a free event for families. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, call (804) 734-6106.
Harvest Festival A free Harvest Festival is set for Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m., at the Memorial Chapel. The event is a Christian alternative to Halloween and will feature fun, fellowship, games, bouncy wall, train, petting zoo and food. For details, visit www.lee.army.mil and click on services or family.
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Ghost, Spirits Tour The Sutherlands Tavern will offer a Ghost and Spirit Tour Oct. 21-23, 6-9 p.m., at 19621 Namozine Road, Sutherland. The tour will include the old cooking kitchen where many of the 16 slaves who were accounted for at the tavern in 1834 lived and worked. Master story teller Jimmy Olgers will recount ghost stories associated with Dinwiddie County by the firelight in this kitchen. The tour also will include the Sutherland family graveyard behind the house. Tours will be given every half hour from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. each night and are by appointment only. The cost is $5 per person. Funds raised will go toward the continued restoration and preservation of this historic structure. To schedule an appointment, email circa1803@hotmail.com or call (804) 265-8141. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
5K River Run, Walk The Hopewell Recreation and Parks Department is offering a City Point 5K River Run & Walk on Oct. 29, 9 a.m., in downtown Hopewell. Teams must register in person or by mail to Hopewell Recreation & Parks, 100 West City Point Road, Hopewell, VA 23860. Limit five participants per team. Dress in your favorite Halloween costume or just slip on your walking or running shoes and take to the streets.
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Zumbathon A Zumbathon to raise money for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer awareness foundation is set for Oct. 22, 10 a.m. - noon, at Colonial Heights Middle School, 500 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights. Cost is $6 per person and $10 per duo. For details, call (804) 520-9390 or (804) 652-1602.
Spacesuit Exhibit The evolution of spacesuits is the subject of a special exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia through Dec. 31. Suited for Space is developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. The national exhibition tour is generously supported by DuPont. Suited for Space is included with exhibit admission. Tickets are $11 for ages 13-59 and $10 for ages 4-12 and 60+. For more information, call (804) 864-1400 or visit www.smv.org. The Museum is located at 2500 West Broad Street in Richmond.
Dishing on Thanksgiving Kick off your holidays with a dinner they’ll be talking about next year, as chef Renny Parziale presents “Dishing on Thanksgiving� Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St. Chef Renny’s fun and informative demonstrations will wake up your Thanksgiving feast with new dishes, vary your traditional recipes for better results and even give you new ideas about what to do with leftovers. The program is free of charge and does not require registration. For details, visit www.wrl.org/events or call (757) 2594050.
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• No more than 5 ads per week, per household. • Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. • We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. • Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood. DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form. City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.
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