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U.S. Army Soldiers from 4th Platoon, 510th Human Resources Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), return home to Fort Eustis, Jan. 31, after a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan. The ‘Regulators’ were responsible for casualty liaison operations including reporting, assistance and notiďŹ cation. The unit’s duties also included ensuring the safety of distinguished visitors in their area of responsibility.

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Soldiers from the 86th Dive Detachment, 53rd Movement Control Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), returned to Fort Eustis, Feb. 3, after a 9-month deployment to Kuwait.The unit performed port and vessel clearance, salvage operations, dive treatment and repair work.

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The 235th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), inactivated at Fort Eustis, Jan. 31. The inactivation is a result of changes in the Fort Eustis transportation mission. “In this new chapter, the Army needs a leaner transportation brigade with a narrower mission focus,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Noah Cloud, Special Troops Btn. commander. “The new brigade structure will accommodate this capability, but unfortunately does not require an internal signal company.” In recent years, the 235th Sig. Co. provided response capabilities for Operation Unified Response in Haiti, and deployed numerous times to support Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. During its missions, the unit established communication networks for civilian and military communities, and helped local infrastructures establish communication systems. According to the unit’s official biography, such capabilities have not always been an essential mission throughout the evolution of the Army, and the heritage of the 235th Sig. Co. reflects that. The 235th Sig. Co. was first activated July 4, 1944 at Camp Davis, N.C., as the 235th Radar Maintenance Unit, Type C. After an inactivation, the unit was reactivated as the 235th Sig. Detachment on

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ABOVE: U.S. Army Capt. Richard Miles, 235th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, speaks during an inactivation ceremony at Fort Eustis, Jan. 31. As a result of the changes in the 7th Trans. Bde., multiple units are inactivating since their missions do not fall under transportation. While some of the 235th Sig. Co. Soldiers and families will be assigned to various units around the world, many will stay at Fort Eustis. LEFT: U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Eliseo Navarrete, 235th Signal Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) first sergeant, cases the colors of the 235th Sig. Co. with Miles.

July 1, 1965 at Fort Bragg, N.C. After a number of inactivations and reactivations, the unit became the 235th Sig. Co. on Nov. 15, 1971 at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, N.J. After reorganization due to changes in mission requirements, the unit was assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis on May 16, 2012.

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Like their predecessors, the Soldiers of the 235th Sig. Co. have found a way to persevere despite change, said Cloud. “I feel confident that Soldiers of the 235th Sig. Co. will continue to serve the nation in their new capacities around the Army,” said Cloud. “Though we may case our colors, we do not erase all that these great Soldiers and leaders have ac-

complished in the past, or will accomplish in the future.” The Soldiers and families affected by this inactivation have either moved laterally to other units within Fort Eustis, or been assigned to other locations to share their skills with the rest of the Army. SEE INACTIVATION PAGE 5

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INACTIVATION FROM PAGE 4 “Our Soldiers learned vital communications mission information while in this company,” said 1st Sgt. Eliseo Navarrete, 235th Sig. Co. first sergeant. “While an inactivation can be seen as a draw down, this is an opportunity for our expert Soldiers to spread their experience and knowledge across the entire Army.” Capt. Richard Miles, 235th Sig. Co. commander, shared Navarrete’s sentiments in his address to the unit. “This unit accomplished every mission, and constantly operated under a stressful schedule,” said Miles. “Whether it was deploying to Haiti, standing by during Hurricane Sandy or deploying overseas to the field to provide tactical communications for every subordinate unit in the brigade, you all excelled.” In honor of the Soldiers and the ones before them, Cloud offered his insight. “Today, we pause to recognize and honor the Soldiers of the 235th Sig. Co., past and present,” said Cloud. “Those combined contributions, new and old, throughout multiple deployments, counteroffensives and battles have made an everlasting difference to this Army and the nation.”

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The Defense Department has made troops’ health records electronically available to the Veterans Affairs Department to speed up the adjudication of disability claims, a DOD health information technology official said. Now in place for service members who have separated or discharged from the military since Jan. 1, the Health Artifact and Image Management Solution electronic system makes certified military service treatment records automatically available to VA officials to determine disability benefits when a claim is filed, said David M. Bowen, the director of health information technology at the Defense Health Agency. “We made a commitment that the HAIMS interface would be operational on Jan. 1, and we met that commitment,” Bowen told American Forces Press Services. Army Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Richard Thomas, the director of health care operations and chief medical officer at DHA, testified to Congress Feb. 5 on the new system before the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs subcommittee of

the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. DOD personnel worked with VA to help determine what steps could be taken to alleviate the disability claims backlog, he said. “We recognized DOD needed to assist the VA by providing additional data on the benefits side, so we put teams together and they came up with the solution (to) generate an electronic service treatment record document,” Bowen said. The result was an interface from DOD to VA through HAIMS. The system already existed for military medical clinicians and has been sharing electronic data with Veterans Health Administration providers before it was tied to Veterans Benefits Administration, officials said. The electronic records shared between DOD and VA also allow VA hospitals to access the records. “There are lots of fields of data flowing back and forth,” Bowen said of the agencies’ collaboration. “We probably share more data than any other health care organizations in the world.” Complete medical records are kept on patients while under DOD care and also include information that comes

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The Defense Department has made troops’ health records electronically available to theVeterans Affairs Department to speed up the adjudication of disability claims, a DOD health information technology

from the commercial sector. The electronic records are “readily available and accessible by our DOD clinicians, any time, anywhere in the world,” Bowen said. Digitizing the full record at the time of a service member’s separation provides VA with “a history of the service member’s care,” and is as up-to-date as the last medical appointment, he noted. HAIMS has distinct advantages for DOD, Bowen said. “It enhances our ability to provide additional information to our clinicians to help them better care for our patients,” he said. “The dimension around having all the data more and more in an elec-

tronic format and being able to move that all around the world from assignment to assignment is also very beneficial.” Bowen said the DOD to VA interface represents two organizations working together collectively to solve a problem and coming up with a solution, a timetable and a way to put the solution in place on schedule, benefitting both of the departments. “I think we’re going to make life much easier for Veterans Benefits Administration staff to see DOD-specific health care data on our service members to help them with the process of adjudicating a claim.”

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New Army CIO/G-6 Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell, center, is promoted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, left, Jan. 24, during a ceremony at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. Ferrell’s wife, Monique, and Odierno pin three-star shoulder boards to Ferrell’s uniform.

The Army’s new chief information officer and G-6 was promoted to lieutenant general, Jan. 24, by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno. Lt. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell took over as the Army’s CIO/G-6, Jan. 6, 2014, and was confirmed to the position and new rank by the U.S. senate, Dec. 20, 2013. Ferrell is the first African-American to hold the position. As the CIO, Ferrell directly advises the secretary of the Army on strategic direction and objectives for and supervises Army command, control, communications, computers and information technology functions. “The CIO/G-6 is even more important today as the Army stands up a cyberforce and establishes the Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon [Ga.],” said Odierno, during a ceremony at Fort McNair, in Washington, D.C. Ferrell serves as the chief of staff’s top advisor regarding network, communications and signal opera-

tions, and related security, force structure and equipping issues. He oversees a $10 billion annual budget. “To ensure that the Army can provide an expeditionary and decisive land power,” said Ferrell, “we will continue to enhance Army cyber capabilities, modernize our combat training centers and installations, transition network services and applications to a cloud environment, and strengthen information assurance and cyber security.” Ferrell’s career spans more than 35 years. He most recently served as commander of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Previous assignments include Army units in Korea and Europe, and deployments to Bosnia and Iraq. Ferrell has commanded at every level, from company to brigade, and has served in critical units, such as the 2nd Infantry Division, the 82nd Airborne Division, the 1st Cavalry Division, Special Operations Command and 5th Signal Command.

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How the Air Force locates, recovers downed aviators By Staff Sgt. Jamal Sutter 23RD WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

An isolated military member may be equipped with many survival tools, but perhaps the most important is confidence in the people tasked to conduct his or her rescue. The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly deploy and engage the enemy at a moment’s notice comes with the risk for pilots and other service members to become isolated in uncertain or hostile environments. When the worst happens, they rely on personnel recovery professionals to find a way to bring them home. “I think part of the reason personnel recovery is so important is it keeps the faith with our fellow service members,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Hogan, the 23d Wing director of staff and qualified A-10C Thunderbolt II combat search and rescue pilot. “Folks know if something happens to them and they need assistance, the U.S. government is going to come for them. We, as a wing, have some very specialized skill sets that allow us to execute that mission from the Air Force perspective.” At Moody Air Force Base, those skill sets are the combined combat search and rescue capabilities of the A-10, HH-60G Pave Hawk, HC-130J Combat King II, the Airmen who operate and maintain them, and Airmen of the Guardian Angels, a non-aircraft, human weapon system composed of combat rescue officers, pararescuemen and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists. “One of the things that makes the U.S. unique is the amount of value we place on a single life,” said Maj. Keith Craine, the 41st Rescue Squadron assistant director of operations and HH-60 pilot. “The fact we’re willing to risk dozens of other people’s lives to rescue one person … it’s something I’m really proud of. We have a commitment to every person out there on the battlefield.” Preparation and training are critical elements to a successful rescue, and personnel recovery planning begins well before aircraft are launched and missions are underway. Situationally dependent, a highly skilled team of rescue personnel can recover a downed aviator within as little as one hour.

“It starts here every day in the local training sorties we fly, as far as preparing for any environment,” Craine said. “We practice for [situations] like humanitarian relief operations all the way up to highly complex penetration of integrated air-defense systems to retrieve downed Airmen. In addition, there are our [intelligence] briefings we receive every day about potential threats across the globe … again, being prepared for the latest in political developments in any potential contingencies around the world.” In today’s complex battlespace of nonstate players, unconventional warfare and rapidly evolving threats, even the most highly trained aircrew may find themselves in difficult and dangerous situations on the ground in unfriendly territory. If an aviator does go down, his or her wingman would assume the role of initial “on-scene command” and make immediate notification of the incident, Hogan said. This critical, initial information would be used to alert rescue response activities and move assets in the right direction. Then, the actual rescue operation begins, which can be executed through various methods, depending on time of day and location. “As far as locating the isolated personnel, there’s a wide gamut of techniques out there that range from electronic to visual means,” Hogan said. “We have a device called a ‘quick draw,’ which, with certain survival radios, we can actually send text messages [to an isolated crewmember].” Some aircraft are equipped with direction finding capabilities that tune to the isolated person’s frequency, further pinpointing the Airman’s exact location. Aviators have satellite communication radios on hand, which sends their coordinates directly to the combined air and space operations center, but sometimes the most effective method for locating a downed aircrew isn’t technology based at all, said Hogan.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ronny Epps and Staff Sgt. Matthew Ritchie escort 1st Lt. Kyle Harrington to a waiting HH-60G Pave Hawk during a combat search and rescue scenario for exercise Red Flag 12-4, July 24, 2012, at the NevadaTest andTraining Range. After nearly three hours of evading simulated enemy personnel, Harrington successfully made his way 1.8 miles to the extraction zone. Epps and Ritchie are pararescuemen from the 58th Rescue Squadron and Harrington is a B-1 Lancer pilot with the 34th Bomb Squadron.

“The easiest thing during the day is a mirror,” he said. “Because even if you’re isolated, and I get your coordinates from your radio or global positioning system, I still want to be exactly sure what bush you’re sitting behind. So typically, we’ll get to a point where we’ll have a guy flash the aircraft with a mirror.” Whether old fashioned or cutting-edge, each piece of equipment has its particular use is tailored to specific circumstances. “This is their insurance,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Wiggins, a 347th Operations Group SERE specialist. “If, for some reason, something happens and these people find themselves in a nasty situation, having this equipment available, especially their [communication] devices, is what’s going to get them rescued and get that [person] back.” Being that no single piece of equipment alone will be an aviator’s saving grace, survival kits are packed with redundancies and multi-use tools for worst-case scenarios. For instance, a kit may be equipped with more than one radio with similar capabilities, or

“The fact we’re willing to risk dozens of other people’s lives to rescue one person … it’s something I’m really proud of. We have a commitment to every person out there on the battlefield.” — Maj. Keith Craine 41st Rescue Squadron assistant director of operations and HH-60 pilot

multiple flares. “Part of it is Murphy’s Law,” Hogan said. “One of the first things I do with a downed pilot when I get them up on the radio is go through an inventory of his or her signaling devices, because not everything you start with may survive the ejection. So sometimes after ejection, the survival kit that’s tied to you may be gone. Maybe all they have is what’s left in their survival vests. Luckily, we carry a wide variety of signaling devices and survival equipment, and with our training we can usually find people very quickly.” But since personnel recovery doesn’t rest solely in the hands of those conducting the rescue, a downed pilot will have to use his or her knowledge and play his or her part in surviving long enough to be found. According to Wiggins, surviving means staying healthy and maintaining mental capabilities to limit issues that may arise in a desolate environment. An aviator’s path to survival depends on the location and particular situation he or she is in at the time. ”Different environments are going to drive different priorities as well,” Wiggins said. “If you go down in the Arctic, that’s going to drive a very different response for you as an isolated individual than it would if you were down in the desert. That’s one of the biggest things we teach our people: the first thing you do is prioritize what your needs are.”

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The average American male takes in just about 2,500 calories a day, sleeps roughly seven hours and engages in sports or physical fitness activities much less than the recommended two hours per week. In the U.S. Army’s Ranger School, trainees ruck-march day after day, sleep in rare 45-minute increments when possible and get two meals-ready-to-eat each day, for a grand total of about 2,400 calories. It’s a 61-day marathon of punishing physical exertion combined with sleep and food deprivation. The attrition rate has hovered around 50 percent since 1980. Sometimes qualified Airmen are selected to attend the prestigious Army school, but only 257 have completed it, making a Ranger tab a brass ring in the Air Force. Senior Airman Stephen Becker, a native of Minerva, Ohio, graduated from the grueling course Jan. 24. His Ranger tab was pinned on by his father, Mike Becker, a former Green Beret who advised his sons to join the Air Force instead of the Army. “It took a while to be accepted by the Soldiers,” he said, although he wasn’t often spotlighted. Once the training began, though, they were all one team. Becker said he originally wanted to be a pararescueman, but failed the water portion of the course. While he could swim, the Airman struggled with being underwater and unable to breathe. “That was a kick in the face, that failure,” he said. Instead of giving up, Becker decided to try Ranger School to to maintain the family tradition of his father. That mindset soon shifted. “It completely changes you,” Becker said. “Why I was there became about the men to my left and right. I stopped focusing on myself and focused on them and how to meet the commander’s intent [for a mission]. I learned to spot-check those guys, and how much it really takes to get things done.” Becker has been proactive since he enlisted as a security forces specialist three years ago and was stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. He was a president of the Airman’s Council, completed the physical training challenge at the Air

Mobility Command rodeo and was a PT adviser in his unit. When he was accepted to the course, his father laughed at the news. “’It’s a whole new world of suck,’” his father told him – and he wasn’t wrong. It rained constantly through his training, Becker said. Once, he recalled, he laid on his rucksack, only bothering to pull his “woobie,” or poncho liner blanket, over himself partially. “I woke up with frost all over my boots, icicles hanging from my nose,” he said. “I’m never going to complain about the cold again.” While the course is exhaustively physical, it’s largely concerned with building small-unit leadership skills. Rank becomes immaterial as trainees leave the course or are “fired” from their positions and another trainee takes the reins. As a senior airman, Becker often was a platoon leader, a position that in the Army is usually filled by a second lieutenant. “It was crazy to be in charge of people who outranked me,” he said. One of the men in his squad was a sergeant first class, a Green Beret from the 10th Special Warfare Group. His experience was invaluable, Becker said. “He was really good about critiquing us E-4s,” he said. “He’d talk with us about leadership, and kept his critiques within the squad of about 10 guys. He was one of the guys I got closest to; he was always telling us stories.” The course spans three phases starting with the basics at Fort Benning, Ga. Trainees then move to Camp Merrill, near Dahlonega, Ga., for the mountain phase, where they learn mountaineering and how to maneuver a small unit through mountain combat. Opposing forces are never far away and thick fog made surveillance difficult, Becker said. “We’d be rucking 10 klicks (kilometers) a day and we’d come up to the top of a hill and there’s the OPFOR (opposing forces),” Becker said. “We’d be graded on how well we reacted to that contact.” Students then move to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where they learn to conduct the same types of missions, this time through swamps. “I remember one mission, I saw the guy ahead of me sink down into the swamp,” he said. “He was up to his chin, pushing

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Senior Airman Stephen Becker holds a commander's coin from the U.S. Army Ranger School Jan. 31, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Becker is the 257th Airman to graduate from the U.S. Army Ranger School at Ft. Benning, Ga.

his way through the water, with his weapon above his head. And I was carrying a (M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon, which weighs about 20 pounds) and just thought ‘Ohhh, maaan.’ It was no fun.” During a short hiatus at home over the holidays the former high-school wrestler and mixed-martial-arts enthusiast weighed himself. His wife, Gina, was shocked when he weighed in at only 110 pounds. Just after his acceptance to Ranger School, Becker received orders to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. He was scheduled to graduate in early November, so the couple made their plans and purchased a home near Cheyenne. Stephen was planning to do much of the work of moving. Instead, he was still in training. Rather than risking his orders for an extension, his wife handled everything. “She told me ‘Don’t come back without that tab,’” he said. “’I’ve worked too hard now.’” In the first phase, Becker was too trusting of the people he was leading, he said. “I had guys screwing up, people writing letters or sleeping,” he explained. “I learned you’ve got to check on people, see where they’re at.” Operations orders were his downfall in the second phase of training, Becker said. While trainees who are officers generally have done countless OPORDs before going to Ranger School, Becker had no experience with them. “I should’ve gone to the officers and asked for help,” he said. He didn’t make that mistake again. A foundational take-away from the course was something familiar to Soldiers --

the harping on “task, condition, standard,” which lays out the mission to accomplish, the conditions under which it must be done, and a standard for time or amount. “For example, you tell a troop ‘I need you to do this, this is how I want it done; I need it done in five minutes, so I’ll see you in five minutes,” he said. In school, due to food and sleep deprivation, spot-checking subordinates was even more critical, because people forget orders in such conditions. Only keeping everyone working as a team made graduation possible. In the future, Becker hopes to go to Officer Training School to pursue a commission, he said. While Ranger School may not be something that appeals to most Airmen, Becker wholeheartedly recommends it. “Yes, it’s setting a whole new bar for suck,” he said. “But when someone’s been through it, there’s no question whether they know what to do or how to do it. You know they can accomplish whatever mission you give them. It changes your whole mindset, your whole leadership style. You focus solely on the mission.” Being in top physical condition, before starting pre-Ranger School at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., is critical, he said, but other than that, those hoping to go can only learn some of the necessary tasks. “It’s just one of those things you have to experience,” Becker said. This feature is part of the “Through Airmen’s Eyes” series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.

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Similar to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Fort Eustis Criminal Investigations Division and Langley Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations investigate crimes ranging from larceny to murder. Additionally, their responsibilities are to enforce U.S. Army and Air Force laws and regulations. “Because of the extent of the agents’ duties, the CID is not a regular nine-to-five job,” said U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeremy Orthman, 12th Military Police Detachment special agent in charge. “Many investigators can attest that processing a crime scene can range from a few hours to several days.” Special Agent Roberto Flores-Rendon, Air Force OSI Detachment 201, said balancing physical training, meeting deadlines and off-duty calls cause agents to work long hours. Although being a special agent may be unpredictable, the demanding job has its perks, said Flores-Rendon. “It’s very dynamic,” he said. “[Although] it means rigorous training, irregular hours, mental and physical exhaustion, and personal risk, it also means excitement because we know at the end of the day the effort we put into an investigation will mean proving or disproving an alle-

gation.” Orthman agrees the job keeps agents on their toes and provides a sense of fulfillment. “One of the most interesting aspects of our job is that no two days are the same, regardless of where you are,” said Orthman. “One day you could be catching up on administrative aspects of cases, and the next day you could be working 24 hours investigating leads on a new one.” Orthman said he didn’t fully understand the scope of his responsibilities until after he began as a special agent. “As a young agent, I didn’t realize the impact I would have until I testified in my first court martial. At that point, I started to appreciate the intense responsibility each agent carried. It’s a burden we don’t take lightly and one I’ll never forget.” Before deciding to become a special agent, Flores-Rendon said it is important for those interested to know what they are getting into. “Understand exactly why you want to apply,” said Flores-Rendon. “[Then] sharpen your time management, public speaking and networking skills. Special Agents should have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with others, as well as be flexible to balance both home and work life.” For more information on the CID and OSI, visit www.cid.army.mil/index.html or www.osi.andrews.af.mil.

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It was below 30 degrees. The Soldiers on the pier were indistinguishable from each other in their heavy jackets, gloves and fullface masks, which protected them from the bitter wind chill – all except two. U.S. Army Capt. Brian Wilson, 20th Engineer Brigade, 30th Eng. Battalion, 74th Eng. Detachment commander, and 1st Lt. Andrew Kalna, 74th Eng. Det. diver, meandered among the Soldiers, trying to keep warm in their black neoprene wet suits. “The water wasn’t unbearable, but I wouldn’t say I was warm either,” said Wilson. “I was focused on the mission at hand, so I wasn’t too concerned about the water.” Wilson and his team from the 74th Eng. Det. diving team based at Fort Eustis helped the 733rd Mission Support Division Harbormaster office repair an oil-containment system at Fort Eustis, Jan. 30. For the 74th Eng. Det., these missions are another opportunity to help their tenant base maintain readiness, and prepare them for various underwater missions across the nation. Using specialized tools, dive teams perform construction, salvage, geospatial intelligence gathering, mobility and countermobility missions involving government assets and waterways. “From zero to 190 feet below, the Army controls the water,” said 1st Sgt. Christopher Green, 74th Eng. Det. master diver. “Our mission is integral to keeping waterways safe, and we have a number of assets to make sure we succeed.” Before jumping in, the dive unit first determines the temperature of the water and which dive suit the divers will use. If the water is deemed cold enough, divers will don the dry suit. “The dry suit prevents water from reaching the diver,” said Sgt. Brandon Summerville, 74th Eng. Det. salvage diver. “The suit is bulkier, but the diver remains warm in freezing water.” When diving in warmer waters, Summerville said divers wear wetsuits, which allow a surface of water to reach the diver, which then warms up due to body heat and acts as an insulator for the colder water surrounding the diver. After suit up, the divers have the option between scuba gear and a diving helmet. Scuba gear is ideal for quicker jobs, since

“From zero to 190 feet below, the Army controls the water. Ou ur mission is integral to keeping waterways safe, and we have a number of assets to make su ure we succeed.” — 1st Sgt. Christopher Green, 74th Eng. Detachment master diver Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Andrew Kalna, 20th Engineer Brigade, 30th Eng. Battalion, 74th Eng. Detachment diver, waits as his team prepares his equipmen nt during a pier repair mission at Fort Eustis, Jan. 30. U.S. Army divers operate in the water from the surface to 190 feet below the waterline.

the diving helmet is essentially an upgrade, allowing divers more options under water, said Summerville. “The Kirby Morgan Dive Helmet allows a diver to communicate better, dive deeper and stay down longer,” explained Summerville. “An in-helmet radio gives him real-time information from the surface team, and the continuous air flow from our pumps

permits longer, deeper missions.” Once underwater, all of their everydayuse tools are hydraulic. Drills, pumps and other power tools rely on a surface-side hydraulic pump instead of electricity to prevent a voltage discharge underwater. Furthermore, divers have underwater welding capabilities and sonar technology to better evaluate the job at hand.

“Our side-scan sonar system works better than shipboard instruments of the same kind,” said Summerville. “It allows us to view small objects in our environment, and it gives us an underwater site picture of salvageable assets, construction projects and waterway obstructions.” With all their specialized tools in tow, the dive team can tackle the first of their five main

missions: m geospatial intelligence gathering. “Whenever we map the floor of a bay, riverr or other body of water, we are conducting a geospatial review,” said Green. “[Activities su uch as] hunting for construction obstacles, su unken ships or even hidden mines all fall u under our geospatial intelligence mission.” If a ship wants to come into a port in a war w zone, divers scan for any mines or oth-

er ordnance, which prevents tragedy for other units. During salvage, construction or mobility projects, the information gathered by divers provides other team members the site picture they need to complete the project. When dive teams are not deployed, their geospatial missions support mostly construction projects. “Divers almost always help out with any construction project over the water,” said Wilson. “Whether the government is building a pier, bridge or canal, chances are you will find a diver.” Using their sonar capabilities, the dive unit gives the construction team “eyes” under the waves, and often they weld or otherwise secure underwater projects. In addition, they repair those same assets when required. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the dive team handles salvage situations. Instead of building, they devote their time recovering lost equipment or moving sunken ships out of government waterways. “When a craft obstructs our waters, it is our job to open up that passageway as fast as possible,” explained Green. “We have a number of processes in place to ensure the mission moves expeditiously.” After a scan, divers might weld patches onto a sunken vessel to float the craft to the surface or cut up the obstruction for easier removal by crane or other apparatuses, said Green. In the unfortunate event of a manned vessel going down, the dive team also assists in body recovery. Since most construction, salvage and geospatial intelligence projects involve divers expediting transportation, the mission also falls under mobility operations. Conversely, in a deployed location, those same missions can be used to hinder enemy movement, and the missions become counter-mobility operations. “If the military wants to build a bridge to move equipment more easily, all of the geospatial intel and construction work can be classified as mobility operations,” explained Wilson. “On the other hand, if the military wants to destroy a bridge in order to stop or slow enemy movement, the work is classified as counter-mobility.” Whatever mission the 74th Eng. Dev. or other Army dive unit faces, Wilson is confident the results will be exceptional. “This is what we do every day – half of us practically breathe water,” said Wilson. “We have yet to falter in the face of a challenge, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.”

Photos by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

ABOVE: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ray Cortright, 20th Engineer Brigade, 30th Eng. Battalion, 74th Eng. Detachment dive supervisor, helps 1st Lt. Andrew Kalna, 74th Eng. Det. diver, don his gear during a pier repair mission at Fort Eustis, Jan. 30. The U.S. government calls on Army dive teams whenever government assets underwater require repair or other work. BELOW: U.S. Army Capt. Brian Wilson, 20th Engineer Brigade, 30th Eng. Battalion, 74th Eng. Detachment commander, prepares to dive during the pier repair mission.Army divers were sent out in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Unified Response.

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“The addition of a trafďŹ c signal at the new intersection will alleviate congestion on Lee Road from motorists heading east on Sweeney Boulevard during rush trafďŹ c.â€? – U.S. Air Force Capt. Jasmine Pettie 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron engineering ight deputy commander road tie-in construction and guardrail installation. The jogging path that runs parallel to Lee Road will be closed two weeks before construction begins for approximately ďŹ ve weeks total. “There will be multiple construction activities in this area,â€? said Pettie. “The running trail will be closed temporarily for safety and to minimize trafďŹ c through the construction zone. However, a marked path will be available to Team Langley personnel who exit West Gate via the pedestrian [walkway].â€? Demolition of the existing barriers will occur for one to two days between April 16 and May 5 and will require the West Gate to be closed. Pettie said the 633rd CES is focused on working with contractors to ensure this occurs during the weekend to be of better convenience to Langley personnel. For updates, visit www.jble.af.mil.

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Leaving Air Force better than when you found it By Master Sgt. Peter Perez 4TH MAINTENANCE GROUP

Recently, I volunteered to write an article on mentoring, thinking I was pretty good at putting words on paper. If only it were that easy. The honest fact is I’m not really sure how to explain mentoring. After 19 years in the U.S. Air Force, I just know it when I see it. My first military experience as a mentor started when I graduated Airman Leadership School 13 years ago and was assigned five Airmen to lead. To give you some idea of what I was up against, two were under investigation for drug possession and distribution. Both would eventually be discharged from the Air Force; not much I could do for those two. But I will always remember one of those five Airmen well. He is still in the Air Force and even caught up to me as a master sergeant. I watched him progress over the years and am proud that I have been part of his career from the day he showed up at his first assignment. I may have trouble describing mentoring, but I can sure show you the results. A while back, this standout Airman contacted me to thank me for helping him get where he is in his Air Force career. He also took the time to remind me how hard I was on him and how much of a pain in the neck I was. He was referencing our Thursday ritual. We had a unit requirement to document on-the-job training records every week for Airmen who were in upgrade training. The ideal time to do this was at the end of the week so we could go over everything the Airmen did that week. This allowed me the opportunity to sign them off on tasks they were proficient in or start new tasks if needed. It also provided the perfect opportunity to document where they were at in their career development courses. As a crew chief, my Airman had close to 200 tasks and three volumes of CDCs to finish. Needless to say, we spent a lot of Thursdays together. It got to the point where he knew he couldn’t go home on Thursday before we did our review. He would get his training records and track me down wherever I was on the flightline.

I want to look back on my time and know that I left it better than when I found it. I can only do this if I know I have invested everything I have into my Airmen. I will never forget how hard he worked at telling me he was going to get his 90 percent on the end-of-course CDC test so he could earn his one day pass. He was a smart kid and I kept telling him he could do it. We were both shocked when he only scored in the mid 80s. I will never forget his response when I asked him what happened. “Sergeant Perez, I would have scored higher if I studied longer but I just wanted to get it over so you would stop hounding me about it.” You have to love honest feedback. Some people looked at our Thursday ritual and shook their heads: “Why are you putting so much effort into this? Just sign their stuff and be done with it. They’re going to pass, so what does it matter?” I heard all this from fellow noncommissioned officers and it really ticked me off. That Airman deserved better than that. I was his supervisor and I was going to do everything I could to ensure his success. When the Airman contacted me years after that experience, he was an NCO himself. He told me he looked back on that time and realized what I was trying to accomplish. He told me he was doing the same thing with the Airmen he supervised because he wanted them to be as successful as he was. Maybe that’s what mentoring is – training not just your replacement, but your replacement’s replacement. In a few years I will be gone from the Air Force. I want to look back on my time and know that I left it better than when I found it. I can only do this if I know I have invested everything I have into my Airmen. When I graduated ALS, I had five Airmen. Today I am the proud first sergeant of 165 Airmen. Whether it is five or 165, they all deserve the same opportunity to be mentored and set up for success.

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U.S. Army Soldiers who are victims of sexual assault are showing more willingness to report crimes against them, a sign that there is growing conďŹ dence in the Army’s commitment to investigating such crimes and providing support to victims, according to Army leaders. Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh spoke about preventing sexual assault, his top priority, Jan. 28, at an Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention conference at Joint Base Andrews, just outside Washington, D.C. The secretary outlined both his concerns – and the Army’s growing list of accomplishments -- to the more than 300 ofďŹ cers and senior enlisted personnel in attendance at the event aimed at promoting the Army’s effort to curb sexual assault in the ranks. McHugh cited ďŹ ndings from the Army’s provost marshal general that found the number of reports of violent sexual crimes in the Army has increased over the last three years. A greater willingness to report may be the result of a victim’s trust in their leadership, unit, and the Army, representing a shift in Army culture. “Victims feel as though they not only can come forward, they should come forward ... and they know they won’t be victimized a second time by a leader who doesn’t care, who doesn’t believe them, who doesn’t take them seriously,â€? McHugh said. “And they won’t be harassed when they go back to the unit by other Soldiers for blowing the whistle on someone. I think we have made great progress down that path. I think our efforts are working.â€? As evidence of that, McHugh noted that many of those reports -- nearly 40 percent -- involve incidents that happened in years past. That, he said, is a likely indication that the increase in reporting is not necessarily an increase in crime, but rather a new willingness of Soldiers to open up to their leadership about having been victimized. “That, I think, is such a clear signal that those who have been assaulted do trust you, that you are making an

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Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh spoke about preventing sexual assault at an Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention conference at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Jan. 28. McHugh outlined his concerns to the ofďŹ cers and senior enlisted personnel in attendance aimed to promote the Army's effort to curb sexual assault in the ranks.

effort, that you are changing the culture,â€? he told those in attendance. In ďŹ scal year 2012, the Army had a prosecution rate of 56 percent for founded rape allegations in which the Army had jurisdiction over the offender. This resulted in a conviction rate of 78 percent for those rape cases tried to ďŹ ndings. These rates are signiďŹ cantly higher than those in the civilian community. Additionally, the Army’s special victim investigation course is a DOD best practice, he said, and the Army has trained military special investigators and prosecutors “not just for ourselves,

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for the Army, but across all services.â€? The service has also assigned fulltime Army civilians and Soldiers as sexual assault response coordinators, known as SARCs and victim advocates at brigade-level units. And he said the Army is making sure that those positions are ďŹ lled by qualiďŹ ed individuals who have both the passion for the work, as well as the expertise to do it correctly. “[We are] ensuring that those who serve in such a position of trust are the right people,â€? he said. “Making sure that commanders don’t just take who happens to be available, but pick those who are truly qualiďŹ ed and able to serve.â€? The Army also recently created the special victim counsel program that ensures victims get an Army lawyer dedicated to them, to advocate on their behalf and to help them navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system while perpetrators of the crimes against them are prosecuted. There are 81 special victim counsels now trained across the Army. SEE MCHUGH PAGE 17

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MCHUGH FROM PAGE 16 “We also ensure now that we initiate separation or elimination proceedings, and prohibit overseas assignment for Soldiers who are convicted of sexual assault, where the convictions don’t result, for whatever reason, in a punitive discharge or dismissal,â€? he said. And Soldiers recently found changes to the evaluation and reporting system that takes into account their own efforts to foster a “climate of dignity and respect, and most importantly how those ofďŹ cers and NCOs are adhering, or not, to our SHARP program,â€? the secretary said. Despite the encouraging news, McHugh cautioned attendees that they need to be more vigilant in ensuring that resources are available to victims of sexual assault. The Army Secretary reported that a study by the Army Audit Agency found that only 73 percent of calls designed to test the victim support network were answered successfully. Examples of failures included voicemails that were not returned, unanswered phones, disconnected numbers, and numbers on websites that were incorrect. “That is outrageous,â€? McHugh said. “This isn’t a failure of a website, or a number or the phone company. This is a failure of leadership. I don’t know how we can make it any clearer to those in charge who are commanders. It cannot and it will not be tolerated. Every time a victim reaches out, we have got to be there. We have to provide the help that we say is available.â€? Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno said “this is about leadership accountability and development. We need to change the culture and train our young leaders. The communication aspect of this is also vital; we need to continue to relay the importance of this issue to our formations. We need to continue to take care of our victims; empower them to feel comfortable and trust their chain of command to do the right thing. We need to be aware and actively seeking to prevent individuals from committing these acts against our own brothers and sisters in arms.â€? Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, in an interview with Defense Media Activity broadcasters at the conference, said that ďŹ xing the problem of sexual assault in the Army starts with leadership that will follow through and demonstrate to Soldiers that there are repercussions for those who fail to respect their fellow Soldiers. “Solders want leaders to take action,â€? he said. “If the Army tells Soldiers to treat

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Hidden History at JBLE: Meaning of Memorial Park By Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

On Jan. 29, 2010, the creation of Joint Base Langley-Eustis brought the U.S. Army and Air Force together for a common mission. Although the joint installation has forged a new heritage for the past four years, both Langley and Fort Eustis have a combined cumulative history of approximately 200 years, each with its own rich past. Langley dates back to August 1916, just two years after World War I began, when the Army appointed a board of officers to search for a suitable site to place an aviation field and conduct aeronautical experiments. After the site was selected, the team leader, Lt. Col. George O. Squier, named the new base after Samuel Pierpont Langley, as a testament to his life-long pursuit of heavier-thanair flight. Now, nearly 100 years later, Langley is America’s oldest continuously active air field. Nestled at the corner of Sweeney Blvd. and Nealy Ave., Memorial Park stands solemnly between the hustle and bustle of the surrounding base. It can be seen as the wind off the Back River blows the 50 state flags in the shadows of the four, large static-display aircraft. While the display may seem to some as just another mounment to the Air Force’s history of air superiority, but the park is, in fact, one of Langley’s historical locations with a story unknown to most passers-by. The park was originally developed in 1983 on the Tactical Air Command Parade Grounds by order of Gen. Bill Creech, the then-TAC commander. The park was created to memorialize Service members who participated in conflicts around the world. During construction, the park was supplied with three aircraft; an F-86 Sabre, F-105 Thunderchief and F-15AEagle, to signify the Korean, Vietnam and Cold Wars, respectively. The planes were not painted in their duty colors, but a “ghost gray” to memorialize Service members who lost their lives during those conflicts. “The planes are painted gray to avoid being related to any specific unit, but to memorialize all Airmen,” said David Bragg, Air Combat Command History Office curator. “They are there to remind [us] of those who gave their lives defending this country.” In October 1991, Gen. John Loh, a former

ACC commander, ordered an F-16 Fighting Falcon to be added to the park to maintain the original concept and honor Service members who took part in Operation Desert Storm. The chosen aircraft was the Air Force’s first prototype F-16 and bears the tail number 78-0001. The park also holds a memorial to Gen. Jerome O’Malley, a former TAC commander who perished with his wife in a plane crash in April 1985. Since its construction, the park has also played host to a number of important events at JBLE. The memorial was the backdrop for the deactivation of TAC and transition to ACC in June 1992. As the JBLE mission moves ever forward, Bragg said Service members can look to historical sites like Memorial Park and remember those who came before them, and apply those lessons to the future. “It’s important for Service members to understand their heritage,” said Bragg. “The park should make [Service Members] feel part of a much larger picture.”

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Strengthening Bonds – The Family Advocacy Program will host “Strengthening Bonds” classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. each Wednesday from Feb. 26 to March 26. These classes will aim to enhance the knowledge and skills to strengthen marriages through a combination of discussions and exercises. ■ Magic Parenting – The Family Advocacy Program will host “1, 2, 3 Magic Parenting” classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 and from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13, 20 and 27. The classes will offer positive discipline techniques for parents of children from the ages of 2 to 12 through discussions and exercises. ■ Healthy relationship skills for singles – The Family Advocacy Program will host a “Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles” class from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19. This class will discuss and offer information about creating healthy, sustainable relationships. ■ New and Expecting Fathers – The Family Advocacy Program will host a “New and Expecting Father’s” class from 8 a.m. to noon March 6. This class will offer information to fathers on caring for their child through a series of exercises. For more information or to register, call 764-2427.

Inaugural LOA CRUD Tournament The Tidewater Logistics Officer Association will host its inaugural “CRUD” tournament from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Langley Club. Crud is a fast-paced game loosely based on billiards. This event is free and open to Joint Base Langley-Eustis members. Each team must contain for members. If a team does not have four members the event point-of-contacts will make every effort to put those interested on a team. Registration is open until Feb. 7. For more information or to register for the “CRUD” tournament, contact 2nd Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn at kevin.mendelsohn@us.af.mil or 225-0364 or 2nd Lt. Michael Weaver at michael.weaver.27@us.af.mil or 764-2063.

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The Air Combat Command Fitness Center will host free self-defense classes for men from 4 to 5 p.m. April 10 and 24. For more information or to sign up, call 7646956 or 764-5409.

on Women” every second Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base. The class will address women interested in becoming leaner or stronger. Attendees are required to wear Physical Training gear to the class. For more information, contact Tiffany Owen at Tiffany. owen.3.ctr@us.af.mil or call 764-8141.

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The 2014 Black History Month luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. Lunch will be a “soul food” buffet. Tickets are $15 for club members and $17 for nonclub members. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Simone Stewart at simone.stewart@langley.af.mil or 225-4309, Staff Sgt. Na’Tasha Wooten at natasha.wooten@langley. af.mil or 225-6830 and Staff Sgt. Tanesha Allen at tanesha.allen@langley.af.mil or 225-6689.

The Bateman Library’s hours of operation are now Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Bateman Library at 7642906.

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‘Correct your Weakness’ Beginning Jan. 28, the Health and Wellness Center will host “Correct your Weakness” at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base. The course will go through April 1, and consists of four classes which address issues that occur during strength training. Attendees are required to wear physical training gear to the program.

Month of the MilitaryWoman GolfTournament The Langley African American Heritage Council will host a golf tournament to celebrate Women History Month 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 at the Eaglewood Golf Course. The aim of the event is to raise the awareness of and educate the community of contributions women have made within our military communities. Check-in will begin at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Alvin Harris at alvin.harris@langley.af.mil or 764-4408/4410.

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The thrift shop hours of operation are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for consignments.

The Air Force Cycling Team will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the “Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa” during the week of July 20. Registration is open to military, retirees, civilian employees or military dependents from Jan. 1 to Feb. 25. The AFCT’s objective during RAGBRAI is to display a positive and professional image to the public as well as offer assistance to those who need it throughout the week, advocating the Air Force’s wingman concept. Members of Team Langley and the National Capitol Region are looking for supporters who would enjoy the Air Force either as a rider or supporter. For more information, visit AFCT website www.afcycling.com, contact Mark Wilder at 757-225-4273 or mark.wilder.2@us.af.mil.

Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street Trivia Night The Langley Officers’ Spouses club will host trivia night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Static Display Hangar. Costs are $10 per person, or $50 for a table of six. There will be free wine tasting, door prizes and a cash bar. In addition, there will be free popcorn, peanuts and pretzels. The event is open to anyone with base access. To RSVP, email rsvplangleyosc@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.langleyosc.org.

Self-defense classes for women The Shellbank Fitness Center will host free self-defense classes for women from 3:30 to 5 p.m. April 4 and 18. For

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Home buying seminar The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Office will host a home buying seminar on the first or second Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Nov. 3. Three industry representatives, including a realtor, lender and home inspector, will host each class and aim to help participants understand Virginia state laws and procedures. Children and pets are not allowed to attend these classes. For more information about the seminar and specific class times, contact David Kea at david.kea@langley. af.mil, or at 764-5040.

2013 ACC HQ Medallion Ceremony The Air Combat Command headquarters Medallion Ceremony will be held March 7 at 9 a.m. at the Static Display Hangar at Langley Air Force Base. For more information about the ceremony, contact Master Sgt. Christopher McDougal at christopher.mcdougal@us.af. mil or 679-5978.

Langley Chapel Catholic linen cleaning contractor The 633rd Air Base Wing Chaplain Office is looking for a contractor to clean Catholic linens. The contractor must have knowledge of washing of sacred cloths, which require specific procedures. Applications must be received by close of business Feb. 24 and a public bid will take place at the Langley Chapel Annex on February 26 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Anne Spencer, at 7643326 or the Chapel Annex at 764-7847.

Volunteer drivers needed Volunteer drivers are needed to transport disabled veterans to appointments in Richmond and Hampton. A van will be provided for transportation. For more information, contact Richard Moore at 804815-0730.

Airman’s Attic accepting donations The Airmen’s Attic is accepting gently used donations. Housewares, kitchen items, linens and clothing are needed, and items such as large couches, mattresses or box springs will not be accepted. The Airman’s Attic will not accept broken furniture. For more information, call 764-1363.

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Dinner for families of deployed Military families experiencing a deployment or other duty-related separation are invited to attend a free dinner from 5:15 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Regimental Memorial Chapel. The schedule is as follows: ■ 5:15 p.m. – Welcome. ■ 5:30 p.m. – Dinner is served. ■ 6 to 7 p.m. – Craft and game time for children 3 1/2 and older. ■ 6:10 to 7 p.m. – Adult fellowship. Free child care will be provided after dinner for children 3 1/2 and younger. For more information, contact Carole Carkhuff at 218-0871 or e-mail carkhuffs2@verizon.net.

Red Cross blood drive The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at 1034 24th St. The event will provide the opportunity for Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel to donate blood and support this critical cause. For more information, contact Capt. Vidhika Persaud at 314-7584 or vidhika.m.persaud.mil@mail.mil.

Veterinary Treatment Facility The Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base veterinary treatment facilities are transitioning into a new record system. Both facilities will be open for sales only from Feb. 24-28. Limited appointments will be available during the month of March. To schedule appointments, call 878-5824 at Fort Eustis or 764-5678 at Langley Air Force Base.

Fort Eustis 10K run The 16th annual Fort Eustis 10K run will take place at 9 a.m. March 1. The race will start at the corner of Lee Boulevard and end at Anderson Field House at 643 Dickman St. The cost is $30 for registrations received on or before Feb. 26 and $35 after. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. Online registration is available at www.active.com. Registration forms can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or mailed to: Sports Branch, P.O. Drawer E, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Make checks payable to “FE Fitness.” There will be no refunds or rain date. For more information, call 878-0013.

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Scholarships for Military Children Program – Applications for the 2014 Scholarships for Military Children Program are available at commissaries worldwide or at www. militaryscholar.org. The application deadline is Feb. 28 and packages can be hand-delivered or mailed to a commissary. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be a dependent or unmarried child of an active-duty, reserve or National Guard Service member or retiree, or a survivor of an active-duty or retired military member. Applicants and sponsors must also be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a Department of Defense identification card. For more information, call (856) 616-9311 or visit mili-

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Valentine’s Day dinner and dance The Fort Eustis Club will host a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14.The cost is $60 per couple, which includes dinner and dessert. Prepaid reservations are required and the last day to make or cancel reservations is Feb. 7. To make reservations, call 878-5700.

taryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. ■ Army Emergency Relief Scholarships – The application period for 2014-15 Army Emergency Relief “needsbased” scholarships is open through May 1. AER supports the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children.The entire application package must be submitted online including supporting documents, which will be outlined for the applicant based on data provided.To apply, visit www.aerhq.org.

SKIES Unlimited programs The Fort Eustis School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills offers the following instructional programs for children and youth. ■ Gymnastics – Class types and times vary, Mondays and/or Wednesdays, ages 3-18, $35 tuition. ■ Taekwondo – 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. (beginners); 6:15 to 7 p.m. (advanced), Tuesdays and Thursdays, ages 6-18, $45 tuition. ■ Piano and/orViolin – Class times vary,Tuesday through Friday, ages 5-18, $60-$120 tuition. Classes will take place at the Youth Center at 1102 Pershing Ave.The programs are open to children of active-duty military, retirees, Department of defense civilians and contractors at Fort Eustis. To register or for more information, call 878-4025/5882 or visit www.eustismwr.com.

Range schedule Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained (in person) from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234. The range operations schedule through Feb. 12 is: ■ Friday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 6 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) ■ Saturday and Sunday – No scheduled ranges ■ Monday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for February will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thurs-

days at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Civilian Professional Development – 1:30 to 3 p.m., Feb. 11, “SuccessfulTeam Dynamics;” and 9 to 10:30 a.m., Feb. 24, “Learn to Communicate.” Registration is required. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Feb. 18. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Feb. 11 and 25. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 13. ■ Evenings with Army Family Team Building – 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 11, “Military Family Preparedness.” Registration is required. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 27. ■ Financial ReadinessTraining – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 21. ■ Four Lenses Workshop – 5 to 7 p.m., Feb. 25. ■ ManagingYour CheckingAccount – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Feb. 20. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Rear Detachment Commander/Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 10. ■ ResiliencyTraining – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 19-21. ■ Volunteer ManagementTraining – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Feb. 10. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information about Army Community Service classes and workshops, call 878-3638.

Fort Eustis USO events The Fort Eustis United Service Organization is offering the following events at 833 Monroe Ave. ■ Family Movie Night – 7 p.m., Feb. 7. The PG movie “Epic” will be shown and parents must stay with their children. Crafts will be provided and light refreshments will be served. ■ Winter Olympics Viewing – 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Feb. 7-15. Light refreshments will be served. ■ Movie Marathon – noon to 6 p.m., Feb. 15-17. The “Hangover” movie trilogy will be shown on a rotating basis and light refreshments will be served. The events listed above are open to all military identification card holders and their families. Please RSVP at Facebook.com/USOHRCV/Events. For more information, call 878-2415.

Family Advocacy Program The Family Advocacy Program is offering the following classes at 213 Calhoun St. ■ Active Parenting forTeens – 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 21 and 28; March 7 and 14. ■ Anger Management – 1 to 2:30 p.m., March 18. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 to 11 a.m., Feb. 20 and March 27. ■ Five Love Languages – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 13, and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14. ■ Journey to Strength – 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information or to register, call 878-0807. No children please.

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Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show Bring the family and join us for the 61st annual MidAtlantic Sports and Boat Show scheduled for Feb. 7-9 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 1000 19th St. Family-friendly activities will include face painting and fishing instruction. Admission is $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 9. For more information, visit http://vaboatshow.com.

Girl Scouts ‘Samoa Soiree’ Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will present its sixth annual “Samoa Soiree” from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at 1 Waterside Drive in Norfolk. This adults-only tasting event will feature top chefs in Hampton Roads as they create unique desserts and appetizers using Girl Scout cookies as key ingredients. Other activities will include live music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a silent auction. Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased online at www.gsccc.org.

Valentine’s Day dinner and dance The Fort Monroe Paradise Ocean Club will host a Valentine’s Day dinner and dance at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 490 Fenwick Rd. The event will feature a four-course meal and live music from Glen Boswick’s “Sound of Swing Orchestra.” Admission is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Groups are welcome and reservations are recommended. To make reservations, call 224-0290.

World of Pets Expo The World of Pets Expo will take place Feb. 15-16 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive.The event will feature products and services for pet care and training, interactive and educational presentations, entertainment, contests and door prizes. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and under. Tickets are available online or payable by cash at the door. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 16. For more information, call (800) 882-9894 or visit www. worldofpets.org.

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■ Follow the Drinking Gourd – Celebrate Black History Month with a free showing of our popular planetarium program, and learn about the stars of the northern sky and the Underground Railroad. The program will be shown at 4 p.m. Feb. 8, 15 and 22. Museum admission is not required or included. ■ Homeschool Day – The museum offers homeschooled students ages pre-K through grade 12 a selection of fun and engaging classroom programs that highlight natural science and earth science concepts. Discounted rates will be available for this one-day program scheduled for Feb. 13. Natural science programs are available for elementary age students and environmental science labs are available for grades 5-12. Space science programs in the planetarium are available for all ages. Parents may accompany children into the programs at no additional cost. To register in advance, call 595-9135. ■ My Laser Valentine – Bring your valentine to the museum Feb. 14 for an evening of love songs accompanied by swirling laser lights. The shows will take place at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., featuring songs by the Beatles, N’Sync, the Doors, Santana and Sting. Admission is $3 for members and $6 for non-members. ■ Touch Tank Volunteers – The museum is seeking volunteers for its touch tank, which displays horseshoe crabs, sea stars, whelks and other Chesapeake Bay marine life. Volunteers are asked to serve four hours per week and flexible scheduling can be arranged. The museum will provide the necessary training and tools. Teenagers must be 15 years old to train as junior volunteers and children ages 11-14 can serve as family volunteers with a parent. Prospective volunteers must submit an application and arrange for an interview in advance. Call 5347472 for more information or download an application at www.thevlm.org. ■ Winter Planetarium Shows – Choose among three shows in the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium through March 14. Introduce your little astronomer to the wonders of the sky with “Friendly Stars.” A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” “Dark” is a full dome movie that explores the nature of dark matter. The planetarium is open Wednesday through Sunday. The cost is $4 in addition to museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages two and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more info, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.

The 2014 Hampton Roads Home and Garden Show will be held Feb. 7-9 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive. Sponsored by the Peninsula Housing and Builders Association, the show features home and garden experts, a custom landscape giveaway, Habitat for Humanity Restoration Challenge and entertainment by “K-9’s in Flight.” Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for military and senior citizens ages 62 and older, and free for children ages 12 and under. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7-8 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 9. For more information on the Home and Garden Show, visit http://hamptonroadshomeshow.com.

Civil War ‘Walk and Talk’ The York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism office will host a free Civil War “Walk and Talk” from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at New Quarter Park at 1000 Lakeshead Drive in Williamsburg. J. Michael Moore, Lee Hall Mansion historian and curator, will discuss the Battle of Williamsburg as he leads visitors from Redoubt 12 to Redoubt 13, the original earthen fortifications that were part of Williamsburg’s line of defense. For more information, call 890-3500 or 890-5840.

Free plant pruning clinics The York and Poquoson Extension office will host free plant pruning clinics from 10 a.m. to noon at various locations. Participants will be taught the proper techniques to use in pruning ornamentals to improve plant health and reduce the need for pesticides. Clinics will be held on the following dates and locations: ■ Feb. 8 – Taylor’s Do-It Center in Poquoson. ■ Feb. 22 – Ken Matthews Garden Center in Yorktown. To register for a clinic, call 890-4940 or email ex199@ vt.edu and include your name, address, phone number and date preferences.

‘Veterans Writing Project’ workshop The College of William and Mary’s Mason School of Business will sponsor a free “Veterans Writing Project” workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 22-23 in Williamsburg. Participants will receive a course curriculum, instruction from professional writers and one-on-one guidance. Veterans will be encouraged to continue working on their projects and submit their work for publication following the workshop. The event is open to all veterans, active-duty Service members and their family members. To register, e-mail sjpressler@email.wm.edu or jpcimino@wm.edu.

Free Access to National Parks The military version of the annual “America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass” is available to active-duty Service members and activated National Guard and Reserves. The pass grants free access at National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps sites and other public lands. Service members and their dependents can pick up a pass at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee or standard amenity fees. The pass covers the owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at recreation sites that charge per vehicle. At sites where per-person entrance fees are charged, it covers the pass owner and three accompanying visitors ages 16 and older. There is no entry fee for children ages 15 and under. For more information, visit www.store.usgs.gov/pass/ military.html.

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