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A multitude of social media platforms has made sharing every aspect of lives easy, immediate and permanent. Because of this, and the rate information spreads through the internet, U.S. military members must ensure to think before they post. Leaders at Joint Base Langley-Eustis have made it a point to inform U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers of the consequences of unprofessional online behavior and encourage them to practice respectable social media etiquette. “[Unprofessional online behavior] can affect morale, good order and discipline,â€? said Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell, 633rd Medical Group ďŹ rst sergeant. “On a national scale, it could affect the public’s opinion and that of Congressional leaders.â€? Recent posts by U.S. Service members on Facebook and Instagram have caused a urry of negative attention. These social media missteps highlight the importance of upholding the military’s values and image. “As Service members, you represent the entire military,â€? said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jervina Johnson, 633rd Comptroller Squadron ďŹ nancial services supervisor and security manager. “If you post something [on a social media site] that is inappropriate, it is going to be seen as a reection of the
entire military.â€? Although a photo, video or status update may have been posted months or years ago, the ability of cell phones to capture and upload photos means what was shot a year ago is just as accessible as what was shot a minute ago. If content is dishonorable to the military and brought to the attention of a Service member’s unit, it may result in disciplinary action. “Whatever you share on social media is permanent,â€? Johnson said. “If you do not want the world to know, then you should not post it. Something posted ďŹ ve years ago can resurface at any time, even if it was just a ‘younger, dumber you.’â€? Some Service members may use social media sites as a means of venting frustration. Members must remember they may be held liable if their statements defy the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including: Article 88, Contempt toward ofďŹ cials, Article 89, Disrespect toward superior commissioned ofďŹ cer, and Article 91, Insubordinate conduct toward a warrant ofďŹ cer, noncommissioned ofďŹ cer or petty ofďŹ cer; among others. “Social media can be a tremendous asset or a tremendous vulnerability, depending on the quality of discretion employed by the users,â€? Tidwell said. “Before posting something, think, ‘Would my base commander approve of this post if it made it onto [a television channel]?’â€?
The following lists include useful social media tips provided by the U.S. Army Social Media Handbook and the Air Force Social Media Guide:
What not to post â– ClassiďŹ ed information â– SpeciďŹ c unit movement information â– If and when a family is going on
vacation or leaving the house vacant â– Gossip and anything that may be considered offensive â– Any information that would infringe upon the personal rights of others â– Information concerning personnel missing or killed in action prior to release by DOD â– Anything that would discredit the Armed Forces
Good items to post ■Pride and support for service, units, specialties and other Service members ■General statements about service or duty ■Corrections to misrepresentations made about the military – remember to do so respectfully and accurately For more information about social media etiquette, visit www.af.mil/Portals/1/documents/SocialMediaGuide2013.pdf for the Air Force Social Media Guide and www.25idl.army.mil/ Social_media_handbook.pdf for the U.S. Army Social Media Handbook. Airmen and Soldiers can also reference Air Force Instruction 1-1 and Army Regulation 600-50.
Heritage Spotlight On March 19, 2003, the United States, along with coalition forces, initiated war on Iraq. Just after explosions began in Baghdad, Iraq’s capital, President George W. Bush announced in a televised address, “At this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger.â€? The ďŹ rst targets of military importance were hit with Tomahawk cruise missiles from U.S. ďŹ ghter-bombers and warships stationed in the Persian Gulf.
War in Iraq Coalition forces were able to topple Saddam Hussein’s regime and capture Iraq’s major cities in just three weeks, sustaining few casualties. Bush declared the end of major combat operations on May 1, 2003. After an intense manhunt, U.S. Service members found Hussein hiding in a six-toeight-foot deep hole, nine miles outside his hometown of Tikrit. He did not resist and was uninjured during the arrest. A Service member at the scene described him as “a man resigned to his fate.� Hussein was arrested and began trial for crimes against his
people, including mass killings in October 2005. On Nov. 6, 2006, Saddam Hussein was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by hanging. After an unsuccessful appeal, he was executed on Dec. 30, 2006. In June 2004, the provisional government in place transferred power to the Iraqi Interim Government. In January 2005, the Iraqi people elected a 275-member Iraqi National Assembly. A new constitution for the country was ratiďŹ ed that October.
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JBLE Airmen advance in Outstanding Airmen of the Year nominations By Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Mediavilla and Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends advanced in the nomination process toward joining the ranks of the U.S. Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Representing Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Mediavilla and Bends were selected by 9th Air Force and will be evaluated by senior Air Force leaders. Being selected as an outstanding Airman sets the member apart from his or her peers through exceptional performance. The honor recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted Service members for their superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. “One of the things that separates our military culture from civilian society is the way we celebrate the accomplishments of our peers,” said Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell, 633rd Medical Group first sergeant. “Celebrating the successes of those who accomplish challenges, provides others the confidence they need to persevere through adversity and obstacles. Excellence rewarded inspires others.” Being nominated as a candidate for the AF 12 OAY is no easy feat. Hard work and dedication are necessary, as both Mediavilla and Bends have demonstrated. Mediavilla is currently deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan and assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. He served as the 633rd Medical Group first sergeant from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013, where he managed personnel for
The Air Force honors 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year annually. Being selected as an outstanding Airman sets the member apart from his or her peers through exceptional performance.The honor recognizes enlisted Service members for their superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievePhoto by Senior Airman Aubrey White
the third largest Air Force medical treatment facility, caring for more than 950 active duty personnel. He also served as the president of the First Sergeants Council, for whom he managed 27 events, to include Operation Warmheart, which raised more than $50,000 for Langley Air Force Base families. Bends worked as a 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013. He managed on-the-job training for 22 personnel, for whom he oversaw 4,000 accomplished tasks. Bends trained and shared tactics, techniques and procedures with 100 military and local federal agents, increasing homeland defense capabilities and fortifying President Barack Obama’s counterimprovised explosive device priority. He was previously deployed to Camp Leath-
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bradford Bends, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, managed on-the-job training for 22 personnel, for whom he oversaw 4,000 accomplished tasks. He was previously deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan where he spent 1,100 hours outside the wire and led the engagement of insurgents during 18 enemy attacks.
erneck, Afghanistan, where he spent 1,100 hours outside the wire and led the engagement of insurgents during 18 enemy attacks. The work performed by both Service members is appreciated by those around them. “I am very excited someone as deserving as Staff Sgt. Bends is getting the recognition he has earned from the Air Force,” said Capt. Curtis Lloyd, 633rd CES EOD flight commander. “He is truly a hard worker.” If chosen, Mediavilla and Bends will earn the Outstanding Airman ribbon with the bronze service star device, serve on the Air Force Enlisted Council and wear the Outstanding Airman badge for one year.
“One of the things that separates our military culture from civilian society is the way we celebrate the accomplishments of our peers. Celebrating the successes of those who accomplish challenges, provides others the confidence they need to persevere through adversity and obstacles. Excellence rewarded inspires others.” — U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell 633rd Medical Group first sergeant
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Mediavilla, 633rd Medical Group first sergeant, managed personnel for the third largest Air Force medical treatment facility, caring for more than 950 active duty personnel. He also served as the president of the First Sergeants Council, for whom he managed 27 events.
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$(5 SURYLGHV DLG SHDFH RI PLQG WR 6ROGLHUV By Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The annual U.S. Army Emergency Relief campaign is scheduled to run from March 1 through May 15, to educate U.S. Army Soldiers of AER’s ďŹ nancial assistance beneďŹ ts and encourage helping others in need. According to AER, since 9/11, the campaign distributed approximately $800 million to Soldiers and families in the form of grants, interest-free loans and scholarships for children and spouses of active duty and retired Soldiers. At Fort Eustis alone, AER provided more than $634,000 in emergency relief in 2013, said Marlon James, Fort Eustis AER ofďŹ cer. “It’s a more trusted way of obtaining assistance during ďŹ nancial hardships,â€? said James. “It gives Soldiers and families peace of mind and a sense of relief. If they experience difďŹ culties, they have somewhere to turn for help.â€? Previously, Soldiers seeking AER assistance had to ďŹ rst obtain approval through their chains of command. Established in January of this year, those ranking sergeant and
above now have the ability to seek assistance without leadership approval, said James. “[AER] is trying to give noncommissioned ofďŹ cers responsibility to take care of [themselves] so [they] can take care of [their] Soldiers,â€? he said. “It reduces [their] reluctance to seek assistance, because now the chain of command isn’t involved.â€? Part of that initiative is a result of Soldiers previously seeking outside assistance through commercial entities who may charge higher interest rates or fees, said James. “Through AER, Soldiers can receive interest-free loans and can pay [them] back through allotments. In some cases, they may even receive a grant,â€? said James. “There’s no limit to the amount of assistance. If you currently have a loan and another emergency comes up, you can also obtain aid for that particular situation.â€? James encouraged AER campaign support through donations. Units can also provide a collective donation through hosting fundraising events. In addition, the Fort Eustis AER ofďŹ ce offers the ability to host educational briefings at unit events or commanders’ calls to
help bring awareness to the campaign. “If leadership shows an interest and gets Soldiers engaged, it gives them a better understanding of [AER], and they may be more inclined to donate, or even seek assistance,â€? he said. Recently, the campaign has evolved to include additional categories of assistance, such as replacement vehicles, automobile repairs, heating, ventilation and air conditioning appliance repair, dependent dental care, relocation travel and infant car seats. James said cases include more severe emergencies, such as Soldiers taking emergency leave or families seeking assistance to help defray costs of funerals. No matter the nature of the request, James said beneďŹ ciaries are always grateful. “It comes down to Soldiers helping Soldiers,â€? he said. “People who come to us leave happy because they have that ďŹ nancial relief.â€? Those wishing to donate may do so via credit card online at www.aerhq.org, or by cash or check at the Fort Eustis AER ofďŹ ce, located at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis AER ofďŹ ce at 878-2137.
The annual U.S. Army Emergency Relief campaign is scheduled to run from March 1 through May 15 to educate U.S. Army Soldiers of AER’s ďŹ nancial assistance beneďŹ ts and encourage helping others in need. According to AER, since 9/11, the campaign distributed approximately $800 million to Soldiers and families in the form of grants, interest-free loans and scholarships for children and spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers.
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Although the commander in chief is not on the ballot, this is still a “huge yearâ€? for voting, said Rachel Gilman. This year’s elections will “encompass all 435 seats of the House of Representatives and 33 Senate seatsâ€? as well as state and local positions and other important things like initiatives and referendums, said Gilman, who is the Army voting action ofďŹ cer, Soldiers Program Branch, Adjutant General Directorate, Human Resources Command. The 2014 mid-term election season has already started and will continue until Sept. 16, she said. Although Nov. 4 is election day, mid-September is the deadline
This year’s elections will “encompass all 435 seats of the House of Representatives and 33 Senate seatsâ€? as well as state and local positions and other important things like initiatives and referendums. The 2014 mid-term election season has already started and will continue until Sept. 16. for requesting absentee ballots. It’s “really importantâ€? Soldiers and family members are registered, request their ballots early, immediately ďŹ ll them out, sign them and return them in the mail. Also make sure the correct address is on the ballot request, she added. Soldiers can vote in the state or territory they last resided prior to entering the Army. This is called their “legal voting residence.â€? Or, they can claim another state or territory as their legal residence where they have previously been stationed, she explained. Soldiers can vote by absentee ballot if they are not in the state or territory where they are registered to vote. This is particularly important for Soldiers stationed overseas, she pointed out. Deployed Soldiers should request an absentee ballot at least 45 days before their state primary, she said. If they have not received their ballot from their local election ofďŹ cial, they can complete a federal write-in absentee ballot. Soldiers also can contact their local election ofďŹ ce and use the federal post-
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card application to get that request in or ďŹ nd their state and its requirements at the Federal Voting Assistance Program website: www.fvap.gov. All Soldiers should check with their state because every state has different registration requirements, she said. Besides getting help from that website, every unit – from company level on up – has a unit voting assistance ofďŹ cer. In past elections, she observed, “we saw a lot of people who were kind of frantic because they waited a little bit too
late to either request their ballot or send their ballot back – especially for those Soldiers who are deployed or overseas.� The Army Voting Assistance Program is a year-round program, since elections are often held in off-year cycles. “Last year we had special elections in different states,� she said. “It’s a personal choice to vote so we want to make sure everybody has that right� and the information they need to do so, she said. This year’s voting theme is “Send Your Vote Home.�
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U.S. Air Force Airmen are worried about budgetary uncertainty, and service leaders pledge to be transparent about priorities and programs available as the service moves forward, Air Force Undersecretary Eric Fanning said here March 11. Speaking to the Defense Writers Group, Fanning told reporters he has heard from quite a few Airmen about their concerns about the force. “The main thing I promised is to continue to be transparent and to try and make decisions to get us to whatever the new normal is as quickly as possible,” he said. “This has not been easy, because we still don’t know what that is going to be.” None of the services can really plan beyond fiscal year 2015 because of the specter of sequestration spending cuts the following year. The Budget Control Act of 2011 is still the law of the land. While Congress passed a law giving some relief from sequestration in fiscal 2014 and 2015, the law will go back into full effect in fiscal 2016. If full sequestration is triggered, the Air Force will have to reduce the number of Airmen further, and in a much steeper manner, Fanning said. “We’ve made proposals on force structure and making the Air Force smaller,
but we have to see what Congress will approve,” he said. “Certainly, there is a lot of angst out there for what the future holds.” Some Airmen have complained that the service appears to value equipment more than people, Fanning said. “I read a lot of these blogs too,” he said. “There are a lot of Airmen who understand that part of our commitment to them is if we’re going to send them into harm’s way, we’re going to send them with the best equipment and the readiest we can.” The service must balance among capacity, capability and readiness, Fanning told the defense writers, noting that spending money on Airmen only makes sense if those Airmen are ready and equipped to fight the nation’s battles. “I think (Airmen) understand the decisions we are making in terms of investing in the technology that sets the Air Force apart and gives them the edge in a fight,” he said. Air Force leaders are still committed to giving Airmen the time to adjust to whatever decision comes forth, Fanning said. “We are still committed to using voluntary programs to the maximum extent possible before we will do anything in an involuntary way,” he said. The air fleet is getting older and smaller by the year, he said, so the service must invest in next-generation platforms.
“There are a lot of Airmen who understand that part of our commitment to them is if we’re going to send them into harm’s way, we’re going to send them with the best equipment and the readiest we can. I think (Airmen) understand the decisions we are making in terms of investing in the technology that sets the Air Force apart and gives them the edge in a fight.” — U.S. Air Force Undersecretary Eric Fanning speaking to the Defense Writers Group
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According to U.S. Air Force Undersecretary Eric Fanning, Service leaders have pledged to be transparent about priorities and programs available to remove budgetary uncertainty. He said Air Force leaders are committed to giving Airmen the time needed to adjust to upcoming decisions.
“We’ve been fighting a war in two theaters where we owned the airspace in a way that we won’t in other types of conflicts that are more contested,” Fanning said. In the fiscal 2015 budget request, the service focuses specifically on capability over capacity. “That’s why you see the Air Force aggressively trying to get rid of its older fleets and older infrastructure,” he said. As this continues, he added, the Air Force’s advantage in tactical airpower and in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets will increase. “These are two areas where we will see significant advancement,” Fanning said. The undersecretary said he also expects improvements across the board from in-
vestments in space and cyber technology. “We cannot, in this environment, afford to invest in all the recapitalization and all the platforms we want to,” Fanning said. But amid all the budget issues the U.S. Air Force is still the most potent air arm in the world, he said, and it must be ready to fight today and in the future. “That balance between the fight today and the fight tomorrow is a struggle that we are going to be dealing with for a long time because of these budget numbers,” Fanning said. “But we still are, by far, the best Air Force in the world – even in any of the scenarios we project out over 10 years. The issue is with the budget you have, and you stack that up against the missions you are assigned. That’s the metric I use.”
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Late last week, Air Force ofďŹ cials initiated a strategic pause to all force management programs to fully evaluate potential changes to the timing, composition and eligibility criteria for each program based on budget adjustments and early lessons learned. “Complex strategies are rarely perfect from their inception but evolve as new information and feedback allows them to be reďŹ ned and improved,â€? said Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services. “The same is true of the Air Force’s current force management programs.â€? During the pause, the general encourages eligible ofďŹ cers and enlisted Airmen to continue applying for the Temporary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Pay programs. The current TERA application window remains open to March
During the pause, the general encourages eligible ofďŹ cers and enlisted Airmen to continue applying for the Temporary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Pay programs. 26 and the VSP application window is open to May 1. “Today, in some speciďŹ c categories, the applications are being fully processed and approved; for other categories we are very close on ďŹ nal programmatic decisions and delegated decision authorities which will allow us to ďŹ nish processing applications and begin notifying Airmen of the status of their applications,â€? Cox said. Each application will be evaluated on its own merits within each particular Air Force specialty code, grade and year group. Cox said decisions will focus on the needs of the Air Force mis-
sion and take into account such factors as remaining active-duty service commitment, pending assignment and commander recommendations. “When we ďŹ rst announced our force management programs, we noted the dynamic environment would certainly result in changes as we balance being responsive to Air Force needs with remaining fair, understandable and transparent for our Airmen,â€? Cox said. “Clear and quick communication of any future changes to the ďŹ eld will be a continuing priority.â€? Cox said Airmen should continue to reference ofďŹ cial Air Force sources for the most up-to-date information on force management programs. OfďŹ cial news regarding these programs is published to www.af.mil and www. afpc.af.mil. For more information about promotions and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https:// mypers.af.mil.
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Environmental cleanup status now a click away By Jennifer Schneider AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In the past, getting details on the environmental cleanup progress at a U.S. Air Force installation typically called for a drive to the base or local library to ip through pages of documentation. Today, with the help of a new online system, administrative record documents are now available electronically in a centralized location for over 170 active and closed installations in the continental United States. The online database, available at http://afcec.publicadmin-record.us.af.mil, makes the documents easily accessible to the general public, as well as to regulators The online database, and other ofďŹ cials. available at http://afcec. Administrative records typically include publicadmin-record.us.af. records of decision, enmil, makes the docugineering and cost evalments easily accessible uations, site inspection to the general public, reports, state closure docas well as to regulators uments and other documentation as dictated by and other ofďŹ cials. the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. “An installation’s administrative record is meant to be available for public viewing,â€? said Victor Lyke, program manager at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Environmental Restoration Division. “Until now, the ďŹ les were typically only available at the base or under limited space at the library. In addition, some bases had a current electronic ďŹ le administrative record system while others only had little or no established administrative record at the base. Now, electronically, every installation is on the same level.â€? Electronic documentation is not only more accessible - it saves on storage space at the base and the local library, complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 and preserves the integrity of administrative record documents. “Having only hard copies available to check out at a base or library means more potential for pages to be damaged or lost, which isn’t an issue with the electronic system,â€? Lyke said. The system is the culmination of a three-year process, which included converting all existing installation documents into electronic ďŹ les and developing a database for centralized storage. With the system in place, each installation is now tasked with maintaining the ďŹ les that make up its administrative record.
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“Resiliency is when you hit a barricade in life and you have some decisions to make. You can face it, go through it, go over it, under it or run the other way; In the Armed forces we don’t run the other way. That barricade may knock you down but you get up and dust yourself off.”
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U.S. Air Forc ce Col. John J. Allen Jr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis commander, presents a Certificate e of Service on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force to Anita Jefferson, 733rd Force F Support Division lodging custodial supervisor, during a visit to Fort Eustis, Marcch 6. Jefferson celebrated her 50th year as a government employee in September 2013 3, and has worked her entire career at Fort Eustis’ post lodging.
U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis commander, tours a classroom at the Madison Child Development Center with Christine Stiefel, CDC director, during a visit to Fort Eustis, March 6. Allen toured various facilities to gain a better understanding of the support services available to U.S. Service members at Fort Eustis.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with 1st and 192nd Fighter Wing leadership at Langley Air Force Base, March 7. Battaglia was briefed on the F-22 Raptor’s mission overview and proficiency.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Langley Air Force Base, March 7. Battaglia, who serves as the principal military advisor to the CJCS on all joint and combined total force matters, made the trip to learn about Langley Airmen and their mission. Battaglia’s visit began by meeting with Airmen and their spouses for breakfast at the Crossbow Dining Facility, where he discussed team-
work and how it applied in the military and marriage. Afterwards, the SEAC spoke to the Airman Leadership School about being a noncommissioned officer and some of the challenges they might face, such as separating from friends because of the newly acquired rank and mentorship. After completing his visit with the ALS, Battaglia held an enlisted call at the base theater, where he discussed Joint Force 2020, activity duty to veteran transition, the Armed Forces NCO Book, health and readiness. “Resiliency is when you hit a bar-
ricade in life and you have some decisions to make,” said Battaglia. “You can face it, go through it, go over it, under it or run the other way; In the Armed forces we don’t run the other way. That barricade may knock you down but you get up and dust yourself off.” The enlisted call closed with Battaglia holding an open-floor discussion with the audience. Following the enlisted call, Battaglia continued his tour of the base, visiting the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings, the 480th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Wing and 497th ISR Group.
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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs a copy of “The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer: Back kbone of theArmed Forces” for anAirman at the 480th Intelligence Survellance Recon nnaissanceWing at LangleyAir Force Base, March 7. Battaglia first unveiled the book in December 2013, as a developmental and educational tool to the Armed Forces NCO O’s and petty officers. (Name tag blurred for security reasons)
U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr., Joint Base Langley-Eustis commander, met with Army Community Services, Child Development Centers and lodging staff during a visit to Fort Eustis March 6. During his visit, Allen discussed budget and other support concerns with Soldier and Family Readiness employees, and visited the Pershing and Madison Child Development Centers and the General Smalls Inn. “There are so many great people delivering vital service to Soldiers and Airmen on this joint base,” said Allen. “One of the most important things I do is get out to where they work and hear directly from them how we’re doing delivering support to our mission partners.” Allen also presented a Certificate of Service on behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force to Anita Jefferson, 733rd Force Support Division lodging custodial supervisor, who celebrated her 50th year as a govern-
“There are so many great people delivering vital service to Soldiers and Airmen on this joint base. One of the most important things I do is get out to where they work and hear directly from them how we’re doing delivering support to our mission partners.” — U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr. Joint Base Langley-Eustis installation commander ment employee in September 2013. Jefferson has worked her entire career at Fort Eustis’ post lodging. “Serving 50 years is a huge accomplishment, one that no other Fort Eustis employee has experienced,” said Robert Campbell, 733rd FSD lodging assistant manager. “To be recognized for that commitment by the Secretary of the Air Force and the installation commander is a big deal; we couldn’t be happier for her.” Escorted on his visit by John Volkers, 733rd FSD director, and Donna Fontes, Soldier and Family Services branch chief, Allen toured
the facilities to gain a better understanding of the U.S. Army support services compared to Air Force programs. “His support is invaluable to the Soldiers and families of Fort Eustis,” said Volkers. “A personal visit to meet and speak with the employees who provide these services is a great way for him to show support and enhance morale. I trust he gained a more in-depth knowledge of the daily rigors and professionalism the 733rd FSD staff go through to ensure all our Soldiers, Airmen and families are treated with the dignity.”
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New apps provide Airmen mobile medical education, tools By Capt. Jen Richard AIR EDUCATION ANDTRAINING COMMAND
Two free mobile applications produced by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia are now available for U.S. Air Force Airmen and all military health system beneficiaries. The CEMM Virtual Medical Center app and a pregnancy app called “My Pregnancy A to Z Journal” are available for free download from the iTunes store as well as the Google Play store. “These applications were built to provide the ease and speed of information to patients so they can have these resources at their fingertips,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Constance Smith, CEMM director. The CEMM Virtual Medical Center app includes three main elements: a military treatment facility locator, a TRICARE plan finder and a section on patient education. Within the patient education section, app users can look up immunization information, see lists of common health questions, view animations of medical terms or diseases, access an extensive CEMM library and
list and track their own prescriptions. “The CEMM VMC app features a medication reminder system; this is a valuable tool especially for patients who have difficulties remembering to take their medication,” Smith said. “Patients can input what medication they are taking and what time they need to take the medication, and the mobile app can remind them when they need to take it.” The pregnancy app includes a variety
of features, including a tool for uploading and sharing photos or images such as ultrasounds, a mobile journal, an events log and a health statistics tracker. The app can also be programmed to push notifications to expectant mothers depending on their stage of pregnancy. “For example, if a mother is at her second trimester, we can push information to her mobile device providing medical recommendations she may need at that time,” Smith said. Both apps are the first two mobile applications created by the CEMM. The CEMM is an Office of the Air Force Surgeon General initiative, located at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., with the mission of providing interactive multimedia medical patient education throughout the military health system. The development and rollout of the pregnancy app involves not only the CEMM, but also the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and other service branches. The CEMM is already planning the release of their next mobile application, an app
called “eWellness,” that is scheduled to be available for download in summer 2014. The wellness app will allow users to track and learn more about aspects of their general health as well as certain medical conditions. “If eWellness app users are diabetic, for example, they will be able to track their insulin levels,” Smith said. “The app features seven tools, to include a weight and fitness tracker, so patients are able to track their calorie count and body mass index.” By developing apps like these, the CEMM provides interactive, engaging tools aimed to reach patients with their educational programs. “Our main goal is to help patients stay well,” Smith said. “We are focused on educating today’s Airmen, who are tech-savvy and accustomed to accessing knowledge at their fingertips, so they can be fit to accomplish their respective parts of the Air Force mission.” To find and download the CEMM VMC and the “My Pregnancy A to Z Journal” apps, Airmen can visit the CEMM library and click on the “Mobile Apps” tab on the left.
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On the evening of Feb. 11, 2014, a family was driving to their home in Suffolk, Va., when the driver, London Dubois, lost control of the vehicle and plummeted into a retention pond. A nearby resident scrambled toward the vehicle desperate to help the family trapped within. Fortunately, a U.S Air Force doctor was walking nearby and sprang into action. The doctor, Capt. William Brooks, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron emergency medicine physician from Langley Air Force Base assisted in recovery actions at the scene of the crash, providing CPR to a young girl. “I was out for a walk with my dog [when] I heard my neighbor’s voice yelling for help,” said Brooks. “When I reached the [accident site] I saw there was a car in the pond.” Once Brooks arrived to the scene, he focused on the unconscious two-year-old girl who was just removed from the water along with her older brother, by Brooks’ neighbor. While the brothers’ breathing was spontaneous, he was still conscious. “I began doing CPR on the child,” said Brooks. “After about four cycles of CPR, she took a shallow breath and coughed.” Inside the neighbor’s home, the children were taken out of their wet clothes and given dry clothes to warm them while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Brooks continued to monitor the young girl until the paramedics arrived, at which point he carried her to the ambulance. Brooks assisted the paramedics as they set her up on a heart monitor and covered her with heat packs to raise her body temperature. After the girl was safely in the ambulance, Brooks ran back to the pond to check on his neighbor who had just pulled Dubois from the water. The pair assisted paramedics until they stabilized him on a backboard. “Unfortunately, we never saw the mother of the children,” said Brooks. “It was dark, the water was murky and we had no idea where, in relation to the car, she was located. By the time the dive team had arrived and located her, it was too late. She was transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately passed away.” Brooks felt confident in his ability to respond to the incident because of his training as an emergency medicine physician, having experience in resuscitations. Even though he did not know the family involved, Brooks has checked in with them since the incident, offering condolences, help and support. “[The family is] overwhelmingly grateful and thankful for what we did,” said Brooks. “I absolutely feel that if we weren’t in the right place at the right time that night, the outcome would have been vastly different,” said Brooks. “It was truly a team effort. While it was unfortunate the mother passed away, we were able to save three lives that night. Without us there, things could have been much worse.”
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In the Department of Defense Total Force Fitness diagram, nutrition represents one of the eight main concepts of fitness. National Nutrition Month takes place during March, and U.S. Service members looking to improve their nutritional fitness have options to change their habits in healthy, easy-to-manage ways, said Mary Rewinski, McDonald Army Health Center dietician. “Our culture has evolved into this fast-paced, fastfood society in the past decade, and that level of nutritional mismanagement has shown through,” Rewinski explained. “However, it isn’t too late to change, and there are multiple ways to do so.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of all adults in the U.S. are obese. Rewinski ties that statistic to a lack of understanding concerning prevention methods and dieting. “Dieting doesn’t mean starving yourself or clearing your fridge of all the foods you love,” said Rewinski. “Just like exercise, dieting is a slow and steady change in our habits. We don’t want to burn ourselves out and revert back to old practices.” Rewinski said most Americans have developed a certain taste for high-sodium, high-saturated fat and sugary food. However, after a slow progression away from these foods, people will actually change their tastes and crave a healthier diet. “If you only drink whole milk, and then you slowly go down to skim, when you drink whole milk again it will taste too creamy and thick,” said Rewinski. “That doesn’t mean you have to go from whole to skim, but if we wean off of whole milk by drinking two percent and one per-
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cent milk, tastes will evolve. This same concept can be used virtually everywhere in the kitchen.” For instance, if a family brings in the weekend with a fried chicken dinner on Friday, they can switch from deepfrying to lightly-battered, pan-fried chicken tenders instead.Afterwards, they can expand into grilling and baking chicken until they have changed their habits and dynamic without ruining their ritual of a Friday dinner. “We use meals as social gatherings and it is important for our relationships to maintain those gatherings while we transition into a healthier lifestyle,” said Rewinski. “Changing the nature of our dinners from ‘spaghetti and ketchup’ to a more exotic meal is a way to keep those family meals special, expand our flavors and stay healthy.” Rewinski believes families who try to cook more eth-
nic foods will discover a whole new realm of tasty alternatives to more “traditional” American cuisine. “Many ethnic foods contain nutrient-dense ingredients foreign to a typical American’s diet,” said Rewinski. “Utilizing those ingredients accomplishes two different goals: a healthy diet and a tasty meal.” Whether driving past the drive-thru or setting down the soda, everyone has an opportunity to improve their nutrition, and by doing so Rewinski believes we can reverse our current trends. “Together, Americans can change our culture’s diet,” she said. “We can eliminate obesity, cardiovascular disease and other diseases, one bite at a time.” For more tips on healthy nutrition, visit www.choose myplate.gov.
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McDonald Army Health Center focuses on treatment of active duty U.S. Service members with mild traumatic brain injuries. The MCAHC mTBI Clinic works closely with the individual’s primary care manager for evaluation and medical management of symptoms associated with mTBI.
The clinic assists the Service member’s PCM by coordinating referrals to other military treatment facilities for speech, occupational and physical therapies for cognitive and vestibular rehabilitation. Referrals may also be provided for pain management and neuropsychological testing. Patient education is given through oneon-one counseling and written materials. There is also community-wide education
on mTBI clinic services through posters and articles. RN Case Management and Regional Care Coordination services are available to Service members and their families to help them navigate through military, Veterans Affairs and civilian healthcare systems. MCAHC works with Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center site at Hunt-
er Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Va. The VA acts as a tertiary care center which has a full range of comprehensive outpatient care and complex inpatient services for Service members with traumatic brain injuries. Contact Zoe Whitaker, RN mTBI Nurse Case Manager, at 314-7558 for additional questions regarding MCAHC mTBI Clinic services.
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By Senior Airman Aubrey White 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Across the U.S. Air Force, leaders have made strides in promoting the goal of a tobacco-free force. The effort is continuing at Langley Air Force Base through smokefree policies and tobacco cessation classes. As of March 3, nearly 1,300 active duty U.S. Air Force Airmen at Langley AFB were documented as tobacco users, according to the Corporate Dental Application U.S. Military Dental Data Status. In an attempt to reduce these numbers, using smoke and smokeless products is prohibited in all Department of Defenseowned or occupied buildings, common areas, vehicles and aircraft, as stated in U.S. Air Force Instruction 40-102. “Short-term effects of tobacco use include reduced physical fitness, impaired visual acuity and hearing loss,” said Monica Richardson, 633rd Medical Group Health and Wellness Center health promotion manager. “Long-term tobacco use is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, infections, delayed wound-healing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and numerous cancers. All of these conditions negatively impact our Service members’ health, endurance, mission readiness and work productivity.” Tobacco includes, but is not limited to, cigars, traditional and electronic cigarettes, stem and water pipes, hookahs and smokeless products. Because the goal is a tobacco-free Air Force, leaders are decreasing supportive environments for tobacco use. There are Designated Tobacco Areas located throughout the base, which are placed 50 feet from any building entrance or exit. Butt cans are
placed inside of the area to assist with proper disposal and fire prevention. Reducing the number of DTAs ultimately assists in cessation efforts and minimizes exposure to secondhand smoke. Most recently, the 633rd MDG transitioned their entire campus to a tobacco-free zone. “It’s very reassuring to know the area surrounding the medical group is smokefree because my pregnant wife can go to and from her appointments without being subject to second-hand smoke,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Smith, 633rd Security Forces Squadron pass and registration shift supervisor. “People visit the group to become healthier and this environment encourages that effort.” An added contribution to lessening tobacco use in the Air Force is the Tobacco Cessation class held most Wednesdays at the Langley HAWC. Richardson said the Tobacco Cessation class is designed for people taking the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free lifestyle. Contact your building custodian to find out the exact location and steps for proper disposal of tobacco products. “Air Force leaders at all levels can encourage healthier lifestyle choices ... by communicating to Airmen how tobacco use degrades mission performance; by connecting Airmen ready to quit with available tobacco cessation services including in-person, web-based and telephone quit line options; and perhaps most importantly, leading by example,” Richardson said. “Quitting tobacco use is never easy and always requires a good support system.” For more information about tobacco use in the Air Force, reference AFI 40-102. To register for a tobacco cessation class, call the HAWC at 764-6321.
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Army civilians seeking leadership opportunities now have a more effective roadmap for advancements and new assignments. GS-14s and 15s have a path to professional development, senior-level educational or experiential opportunities and leadership positions through the Senior Enterprise Talent Management program, or SETM. Training includes attending the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., two-year enrollment in the Defense Senior Leader Development Program and temporary duty to a developmental assignment. This program, in place now for three years, provides the depth and breadth of experiences needed for advancement to Army enterprise leadership positions, said Scott W. Rowell, capabilities-based civilian workforce integrator, Army G-1. Other tracks are now being developed for other GS levels, he said, and those programs will not only benefit civilians, they will also provide additional talent for the Army. The Enterprise Talent Management program, or ETM, is being designed for GS13s and 14s. This too will provide a pathway toward enterprise leadership, he said.
The Senior Enterprise Talent Management program includes attending the Army War College, two-year enrollment in the Defense Senior Leader Development Program and temporary duty to a developmental assignment. This program provides the depth and breadth of experiences needed for advancement to Army enterprise leadership positions. Selectees will attend a 24-month-long executive leader development program and go TDY for up to 90 days to locations where they can broaden their expertise. Another opportunity under development for civilians is a 10-month-long course at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. The course launch is planned for 2016, with 20 civilian enrollees, GS-13/14. The details, such as follow-on assignments, are still being worked out. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is as-
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Jason Hamilton, electronics mechanic at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa., reassembles a Duke primary unit. Duke is a counter-improvised explosive device system that jams frequencies to neutralize the threat of IEDs.The Army hopes to make available to its technicians paths to either higher leadership responsibilities or more technical training.
sisting with the development of this rollout, Rowell said. The Army is now working to develop similar programs for civilians who are GS-12 and below, he said, not only for leader development tracks but also for technical development. Those efforts are just some of what’s been going on under the big umbrella of Civilian Workforce Transformation, a plan that’s been in place now for four years. There are about 250,000 civilians categorized as technical experts, just under 35,000 functional leader/managers and the goal of these efforts, he said is to grow about 2,000 “enterprise leaders” from within to fill senior positions. Other CWT initiatives include improved career program development and Army Career Tracker, or ACT. Every Army civilian is now benefiting from these initiatives, he said. In 2011, all Army civilians were mapped to one of 31 career programs. Previously there were 23 career programs. Those 31 career programs were mapped to the framework that will support the Army of 2020, he said. This effort gives “the civilian cohort a true capability to the Army,” he said, “designed to help the Army achieve its missions.” Each of those 31 career programs has a leadership chain and professional staff that includes career management support and career program managers. Those 31 career program managers, he said, are now equivalent to branch proponent man-
agers on the uniform side. Staff in each of the career programs have been receiving training and they are now in the position to implement new and existing initiatives. Equally important, they can now help civilians determine their own developmental pathway, he said, adding that he expects a real person to answer the phone if someone calls with a question. Not long after the 31 career programs were stood up, the Army Career Tracker went live. ACT is a leadership development website that allows users to search through and select education and training opportunities, monitor their career development and get personalized advice from their leaders about which opportunities may be the most helpful, Rowell said. ACT, he said, was initially only for enlisted Soldiers, but in 2011 was expanded to officers and now Army civilians. As with any initiative, Rowell said command emphasis is essential in ensuring civilians complete their individual development plans and get the necessary counseling to further their training and development. The end state, he said, is to build a “capabilities-based workforce that’s focused on putting the right person in the right job at the right time with the right development, to benefit the Army.” Those interested in leadership development should contact their supervisors or career program managers or the Senior Civilian Leader Management Office.
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U.S. Air Force ofďŹ cials released force structure changes today resulting from the ďŹ scal year 2015 President’s Budget announced March 4. To ensure the service successfully transitions to a leaner force that remains ready, the Air Force plans to remove almost 500 aircraft across the inventories of all three components over the next ďŹ ve years. “The FY15PB request favors a smaller and more capable force - putting a premium on rapidly deployable, selfsustaining platforms that can defeat more technologically advanced adversaries,â€? said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, at a ďŹ scal 15 budget preview Feb. 24. “As we built the force structure plan associated with the FY15 President’s Budget request, we attempted to strike the delicate balance of a ready force today and a modern force tomorrow, while working to ensure the world’s best Air Force is the most capable at the lowest possible cost to the taxpay-
er,â€? said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “This force structure plan balances capability, readiness and capacity and prioritizes global, longrange capabilities and multi-role platforms required to operate in a highlycontested environment.â€? Air Force ofďŹ cials also said they plan to divest entire eets, such as the A-10 Thunderbolt II and U-2 “Dragon Ladyâ€? and focus on the multi-role aircraft that can deliver a variety of capabilities combatant commanders require. Divesting entire eets will save the Air Force billions versus millions of dollars, because divesting eets also saves the costs associated with infrastructure, logistics, personnel and base operating support. “In addition to eet divestment, we made the tough choice to reduce a number of tactical ďŹ ghters, command and control, electronic attack and intratheater airlift assets so we could rebalance the Air Force at a size that can be supported by expected funding levels. Without those cuts, we will not be able to start recovering to required readiness levels,â€? said Air Force Chief of Staff
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The Department of Defense has removed 20 areas from its list of locations that qualify for imminent danger pay starting June 1, in a move that is expected to affect approximately 50,000 U.S. Service members. DOD ofďŹ cials announced in January that Service members in the 20 areas would no longer receive the additional imminent danger rate of $225 per month. As of June 1, the following areas are no longer eligible for imminent danger pay: â– The nine land areas of East Timor, Haiti, Liberia, Oman, Rwanda, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
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gan in July 2011, and included an indepth threat assessment from each combatant command for countries within their area of responsibility,â€? Christensen said. “Following the review, it was determined that the imminent threat of physical harm to members has been signiďŹ cantly reduced in many areas. As a result, IDP will be discontinued in those areas.â€? According to Christensen, 194,189 Service members received imminent danger pay in Fiscal Year 2012. The changes were ďŹ nalized in coordination with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, combatant commands and military services. The last re-certiďŹ cation process was completed in 2007, according to the DOD’s announcement of the changes.
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LAFBCommunity TRICARE Service Center closure Beginning April 1, theTRICARE Service Center will close. U.S. Service members will be able to enroll or purchase plans, file or check claims, view referrals and prior authorizations, find a doctor, change their primary care manager, view their coverage, compare plans and manage prescriptions online at www.tricare.mil. For more information or to receive enrollment assistance, call (877) 874-2273 or visit www.hnfs.com.
Mandatory BAH recertification From March 1 to Dec. 31, all U.S. Air Force Airmen receiving dependent-rate Basic Allowance for Housing are required to recertify their entitlement. Those affected are must provide the financial services office a signed Air Force Form 594 and source document validating the requirement for dependent-rate BAH. Service members will be notified via email when they are required to recertify and may use a marriage certificate, youngest child’s birth certificate or court order attesting to physical custody. Those who do not respond by the established suspense date will have their BAH reduced to single rate until they recertify. For more information, contact the FSO at 764-3333 or 633cpts.service@us.af.mil.
Women’s History Month Floating Museum The Women’s History Month has created a floating museum to showcase prominent women in military history at various locations on Langley Air Force Base. The portable museum contains symbolic artifacts of women’s accomplishments. Below are the dates and locations the museum can be found at: ■ March 13 to 17 – Shellbank Fitness Center ■ March 18 to 23 – Community Center ■ March 19 – Quesada Hall ■ March 21 – Shellbank Fitness Center ■ March 24 to 27 – Military Personnel Section ■ March 29 to 31 – Air Force Inn For more information, contact SMSgt Michelle Browning at michelle.browning@us.af.mil or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
Right Start The Right Start Orientation and Information Fair will now take place at the Eaglewood Golf Course from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation includes a welcome and mission briefing by the 633rd Air Base Wing commander, information from various base agencies and time to complete medical in-processing. Participants are required to bring one copy of orders, and the uniform of the day is mandatory for all military members. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend and free childcare may be provided, based on availability. For more information, contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 764-3990.
AFBP blood drive The Armed Forces Blood Program will conduct a blood drive at the Langley Community Commons from
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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 26. For more information visit www.military blood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@ med.navy.mil.
Child care position available The Regimental Memorial Chapel at Fort Eustis is now accepting applications for Child Care Provider and Coordinator. Applicants must provide a resume listing recent experience in a similar position for children eight to 11 years old. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., March 28 and must include three letters of recommendation. For more information or an application packet, email ray.d.mooneyham.mil@mail.mil or call 878-1985.
Order of Daedalians luncheon The Order of Daedalians, the Fraternal Order of Military Pilots, will hold a monthly luncheon at the Langley Club on March 20 at noon. Lt. Col. James “Deuce” Cooper from Air Combat Command Headquarters will speak at the event. For more information, contact Maj. Joe Stallings at 225-9101 or langley.daedalians@verizon.net.
Meet Your Victim Advocate events The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office will host “Meet Your Victim Advocate” events at the Langley Exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, and at the Langley Commissary from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. The events will offer games, free prizes and literature to teach the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community about the program that “makes it their business in helping others.” For more information, contact the SAPR office at 7647272.
Women’s History Month Warrior Challenge The Women’s History Month committee will host the 2nd Annual Warrior Challenge at the Shellbank Fitness Center track at 1:30 p.m., March 21. The event is open to men and women, and will include eight events to test participants’ mental and physical fitness. Registration for teams comprised of three men and three women will begin at noon. For more information, contact Airman 1st Class Talisha Adams-Rockcliffe at talisha.adamsrockcliffe@us.af. mil, Tech Sgt. Jennifer Buckmire at jennifer.buckmire@ us.af.mil or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
Strengthening Bonds The Family Advocacy Program will host “Strengthening Bonds” classes from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday from until March 26. These classes will aim to enhance the knowledge and skills to strengthen marriages through a combination of discussions and exercises.
Asian Pacific American Heritage committee The Asian Pacific American Heritage planning committee will host its next meeting at 11 a.m., March 21, April 4, 11, 18 and 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the Lang-
ley Chapel Auditorium. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Darwin Mallari at 574-5004, or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety office is offering the following motorcycle courses: ■ Experienced Rider’s Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19 and 26, and April 9 and 16. The course will take place at training area 14-A at 3300 Wilson Ave. ■ Military Sport Bike Rider’s Course (MSRC) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 18 and 25, and April 1, 8 and 15. The course will take place at 705 Washington Blvd., room 169. Motorcycle courses are offered to active-duty U.S. military members on a first-come, first-served basis. Other Department of Defense card holders will be scheduled on a standby basis. The Beginner Rider’s Course is not offered at Fort Eustis, however, active-duty military can take the BRC at Fort Lee or Little Creek free of charge. Thomas Nelson Community College also offers the BRC for a fee of $135. To register for the courses, email usaf.jble.633-abw. mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, and phone number. For more information, call 501-8261/8230/8263.
Women’s History Month self-defense classes The Women’s History Month council will host Krav Maga self-defense classes from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., March 14 at the Air Combat Command Fitness Center. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Keisha Pearson at keisha.pearson@us.af.mil, Tech. Sgt. Joshua Finkbeiner at joshua.finkbeiner@us.af.mil or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.
Bethel Elementary craft and vendor fair Bethel Elementary will host a craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 15. Profits will be used to purchase technology for the students at the school. The event will showcase vendors and a silent auction. For more information about the craft and vendor fair, contact Rachel Sandekian at 751-5919, or Amanda Gauthier at (570) 916-0115.
Women’s History brownbag leadership panel The Women’s History Month council will host a brownbag lunch leadership panel from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 19 at Quesada Hall.The panel will feature Maj. Jenny Hanson-Brownfield, Chief Master Sgt. Trae King, Chief Master Sgt. Emmette Bush and Kimberly Carter. These leaders will offer their perspective on the contributions women have made to the U.S. Air Force. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jaquett Nickens at jaquett.nickens@us.af.mil or Senior Master Sgt. Pamela Marks at pamela.marks@us.af.mil or the Equal Opportunity Office at 764-5878.
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EustisCommunity MCAHC vaccine clinics Vaccines will now be administered on site at the following McDonald Army Health Center clinics: Pediatrics, Family Health,Troop Medical #2 and Internal Medicine.The Immunization Clinic will only administer vaccines on Fridays from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. for patients who do not have a primary care manager. For more info, contact the clinic at which you are enrolled.
Comedy Show at the club The Fort Eustis Club will host a comedy show at 8 p.m., March 15 at 2123 Pershing Ave.Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at the club or online at www.iamteamfred. com. Tickets will also be available the day of the show. Food and drink specials will be offered; attendees must be age 18 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more info, call 878-5700.
Ammunition Supply Point inventory Appointments will not be accepted during the Fort Eustis Ammunition Supply Point’s scheduled inventory March 18-21. For more info, contact Chief Warrant Officer 5 Carolita Green at 878-1330.
7thTrans. Bde.Transformation Ceremony The 7th Transportation Brigade Transformation Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., March 21 at 3rd Port. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Hyedi Branch at 878-5112, ext. 221.
Women’s History Month observance The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Women’s History Month observance will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., March 28 at JacobsTheater.This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.” The guest speaker is retired Command Sgt. Maj. Michele Jones.The event will feature music by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command band, a video presentation and a mentoring session to prepare U.S. Service members for successful transition from the military. Refreshments will also be served. For more information, contact Capt. Samantha Hoxha at 501-5566 or samantha.r.hoxha.mil@mail.mil.
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 operations schedule through March 19 is: ■ Friday – Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) ■ Saturday – Range 1, 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) ■ Sunday – Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) ■ Monday throughWednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 3 (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. For more information, contact the Range Control office at 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.
Spring turkey season The 733rd Mission Support Group Civil Engineer Division will conduct a lottery-based spring turkey hunting season
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com from April 12 to May 17 at Fort Eustis.The environmental element is selling lottery tickets Monday toThursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until March 28 at 1407 Washington Blvd.Tickets are $5 each, payable by check or money order. The drawing will be held on March 31. Selected hunters will be contacted by CED staff to determine availability of hunt days and areas, and will have at least two half-days to harvest a turkey. For more information, contact James Dolan at 817-7287 or james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil.
Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for March will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Civilian Professional Development – 10 to 11:30 a.m., March 28, Successful Team Dynamics, and 1:30 to 3 p.m., March 18, Learn to Communicate. Registration is required. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., March 18. ■ DevelopingYour Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., March 25. ■ Effective ResumeWriting – 9 a.m. to noon, March 21. ■ Family Readiness Group Fund CustodianTraining – 1 to 3 p.m., March 26. Registration is required. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, March 20. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 21. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., March 20. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Spouse ResilienceTraining – 9 a.m. to noon, March 24-27. ■ Volunteer Management Training for FRG Leaders and Liaisons – 10 to 11:30 a.m., March 18. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more info, call 878-3638.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the following events will take place at Fort Eustis: ■ “3 on 3 Hoops” – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., April 19 at Anderson Field House.The basketball event is free to active-duty U.S. military members, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. Divisions will include open, co-ed and female. To register, contact Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Lopez at lisa.m.lopez.mil@mail.mil. ■ “Speak Up” self defense course – 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 23 at 1025 Monroe Ave.The event is open to Soldiers, spouses and civilians. Participants should wear gym clothing and bring flip flops. To register, contact Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Lopez at lisa.m.lopez.mil@mail.mil. ■ “Strike-Out Sexual Assault” bowling tournament – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 25. The event will take place at the bowling center at 675 Jackson St. To register, e-mail stacy.l.taylor2.mil@us.army.mil.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety office is offering the following motorcycle courses: ■ Experienced Rider’s Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19 and 26, and April 9 and 16. The course will
take place at training area 14-A at 3300 Wilson Ave. ■ Military Sport Bike Rider’s Course (MSRC) – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 18 and 25, and April 1, 8 and 15. The course will take place at 705 Washington Blvd., room 169. Motorcycle courses are offered to active-duty U.S. military members on a first-come, first-served basis. Other Department of Defense card holders will be scheduled on a standby basis. The Beginner Rider’s Course is not offered at Fort Eustis, however, active-duty military can take the BRC at Fort Lee or Little Creek free of charge.Thomas Nelson Community College also offers the BRC for a fee of $135. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw.mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, and phone number. For more information, call 501-8261/8230/8263.
Officer Professional Development The Hampton Roads Chapter of the Rocks, Inc. will sponsor an officer professional development briefing at 6 p.m., April 14 at the McDonald Army Health Center dining facility. The topic will be “Transition Briefs.” For more information, contact Maj. Riecharde Prenell at riecharde.t.prenell.mil@mail.mil or call (615) 974-0877.
SCFE Warrior Run Registration is open for the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis 5K and 10K Warrior Run scheduled for 7 a.m., April 26 at Anderson Field House.The 10K run is $30 for all groups; 5K run or walk is $25 for all groups; fun run is $15 for ages 12 and under; both races are $50 for all groups. Prizes will be awarded in all categories. To register, visit http://active.com/forteustis-va/running/races/scfe-5-and-10k-warrior-run-2014.
Exchange ‘Buddy List’ program The Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base Exchanges new “Buddy List” program enables shoppers to be among the first to find out about exclusive savings, promotions, events and special offers online. Customers interested in receiving these messages can sign up at the Exchange or online at www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores/buddy.htm.
Child care position available The Regimental Memorial Chapel at Fort Eustis is now accepting applications for Child Care Provider and Coordinator. Applicants must provide a resume listing recent experience in a similar position for children eight to 11 years old. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., March 28 and must include three letters of recommendation. For more information or an application packet, email ray.d.mooneyham.mil@mail.mil or call 878-1985.
Family Advocacy Program The Family Advocacy Program is offering the following classes at 213 Calhoun St. ■ Anger Management – 1 to 2:30 p.m., March 18. ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 to 11 a.m., March 27. ■ Journey to Strength – 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For more info or to register, call 878-0807. No children please.
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OutsideTheGate Learn to Swim program The Victory Family YMCA’s Learn to Swim program will be held from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays until April 25 at 101 Long Green Boulevard in Yorktown. The program is free and open to second grade students in the community. Participants must be registered by 3 p.m., March 14. The next session will take place May 9 through June 13. For more information, call 867-3300 or visit www.peninsulaymca.org.
St. Patrick’s Day celebration A St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take place from 5:30 to 9 p.m., March 15 at City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature live music, take-away crafts, face painting and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com.
K-9 Veterans Day Virginia’s first official commemoration of K-9 Veterans Day is scheduled from10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 15 at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Visitors can honor the contributions of military, police and rescue dogs who serve side-by-side with their human companions. After an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Heilman Amphitheater, the following K-9 units will perform demonstrations of the specific duties their dogs perform each day: ■ Fort Lee K-9 Military Working Dogs – patrol bite ■ City of Richmond Police Department K-9’s – drug search ■ Virginia Capitol Police – explosives search ■ Hanover Hounds Search and Rescue Team – missing person and trailing For more information, call (804) 786-2060 or visit www.vawarmemorial.org.
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Virginia RV Show The 10th annual Progressive Insurance Virginia RV Show will be held March 14-16 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Dr. Attendees can meet with experts in the RV field and enjoy specials on travel trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes. Admission is $8 online or $10 at the door (cash only) and free for children ages 12 and under. Adult “Date Night Special” tickets are buy one, get one free after 5 p.m. March 14-15; tickets must be purchased at the show. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. March 14, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., March 15 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16. For more information, call 315-1610 or visit www. virginiarvshow.com.
Challenger Little League The Virginia Peninsula Challenger Little League will host registration for the coming Spring Season at Newport News Midtown Community Center on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Swett at 660-8054 or KimCat74@ gmail.com.
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The Friends of the Hampton Public Library will host a used book sale March 14-17 at the main library at 4207 Victoria Blvd. Children’s books are 25 cents; paperbacks are 50 cents to $1 and hardbacks are $1. Media will also be available for purchase. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 14 and 15; 1 to 4 p.m., March 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 17. For more information, call 727-1154.
The Isle of Wight County Historic Resources Department will host a walking tour of the former NikeAjax missile site at 2 p.m., March 15. The event is free and open to the public. The program will begin with a short presentation followed by a tour of the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation buildings, family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. The former missile site is now home to the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. Nike Park offers recreational activities including softball and soccer fields, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, picnic areas, nature and mountain bike trails, a skate park, playgrounds, senior center and fishing. The park is located at 13036 Nike Park Road in Carrollton. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. until dusk. For more information, call 357-0115 or visit www. historicisleofwight.com.
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The York County Historical Committee, in conjunction with the Historical Museum, will host a history fair from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 23 at the Freight Shed at 331 Water St. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors can learn about local organizations that play significant roles in preserving and celebrating York County history. A limited menu of eat-in and carry-out lunch and dinner items will be available for purchase. Parking
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2Go mobile office will visit the Yorktown Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 18 at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway. Visitors can conduct full service DMV transactions, including applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and identification cards. The mobile office will also issue veteran identification cards if an official copy of the DD214 is provided.
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For more information, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov/ webdoc/citizen/dmv_2go.asp.
Pro wrestling event Body by D Gym and Fitness Center presents “Southside Pro Wrestling Battlezone” at 7:30 p.m., March 15 at 106 N. Constitution Drive in Yorktown. Tickets are $18 for adult ringside seating, $12 for general admission and $8 for children ages 12 and under. Doors will open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 369-8479 or visit www.spwva. com.
HarlemWizards basketball The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank presents the Harlem Wizards versus K C Showtime basketball game at 6 p.m., April 4 at Heritage High School in Newport News. Bring the family and enjoy basketball tricks, wizardry, comedy and entertainment. Advance tickets are $7 for students and $12 general admission; at the door tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.Tickets are available at 2401 Aluminum Avenue or online at www.hrfoodbank.org or www.harlemwizards.com. For more information, contact Jacquelyn Linder at 5967188.
Mid-Atlantic Home and Garden Show TheTidewater Builders Association will host the 2014 MidAtlantic Home and Garden show April 11-13, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 1000 19th St. More than 200 exhibitors will offer expert advice and gardening activities for the entire family. The event will feature the Great Meatball Challenge and Dreaming of Design contests, Xpogo Stunt Team, displays, seminars and more. Special guests will include Home and Garden Television hosts William Moss and Alison Victoria, and the Food Network’s “Top Chef” host Mike Isabella. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. A $2 discount is available for active-duty and retired military members and senior citizens ages 62 and older. Parking is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., April 11 and 12, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 13. For more information, visit www.midatlantichomeshow. com.
Spring seafood festival The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a spring seafood festival from 3 to 8 p.m., May 21 at 8784 Guinea Road in Bena. This is an all-you-can-eat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Admission is $50 per person and parking is free. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will be available through April 26. The menu will feature fried oysters, scallops, clam fritters, fish, hush puppies, fries, steamed shrimp, crabs and oysters, clam chowder, barbeque, cake and ice cream. Clams and oysters will also be available on the half-shell. To purchase tickets, mail a self-addressed stamped legalsize envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena, VA 23018. Make checks payable to Abingdon Ruritan Club. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ruritan Club from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays.
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