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POLISH INTERSHIP
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National Nutrition Month: Bite into a healthy lifestyle by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
During March, conversations typically involve basketball, growing mustaches or the beginning of spring, but this month, the McDonald Army Health Center staff at Fort Eustis, aims to make nutrition a normal conversation topic. Each year, March marks National Nutrition month, and Mary Jane Rewinski, MCAHC registered dietician, said she uses it to encourage U.S. Service members and their families to evaluate their eating habits and take a step toward eating healthy. “What is really challenging in our society today is the fact that we have become so accustomed to larger portions and foods that are high in fat and sugar,” said Rewinksi. “Once we become interested in improving our health through nutrition, we have to retrain our minds and make a decision to stick with a change for the better.” Rewinksi said she encourages Service members and their families to visit www.choosemyplate.org, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website which aims to help consumers make healthier food choices. The MyPlate icon illustrates the five food
Heritage Spotlight On April 1, 1945, after suffering the loss of 116 aircraft and damage to three aircraft carriers, 50,000 U.S. Service members of the 10th Army, under the command of Lt. Gen. Simon B. Buckner Jr., landed on the southwest coast of the Japanese island of Okinawa. Determined to seize Okinawa as a base of operations for the U.S. Army ground and air forces for a later assault on mainland Japan, more than 1,300 ships converged on the island. American military forces quickly seized two
groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image - a place setting for a meal. The icon encourages consumers to focus on three daily meals with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, protein and calcium-rich dairy products. “To make a positive change in eating habits, Service members and their families need to focus on getting three meals a day with the right amounts of the five food groups,” said Rewinski. “A lot of people skip breakfast or lunch and think they feel fine, but once they focus on three meals a day with the five food groups, they notice a major improvement in their energy, focus, sleeping habits and overall health.” Rewinski believes the first place to start is to prepare more meals at home. She encourages everyone to make a list of the meals they cook at home and add one to two homecooked meals each week. “[Service members] can find some easy recipes that often require five ingredients or less to start building a library of recipes they can make and enjoy,” said Rewinski. “They can build on that list of options and how often they prepare meals at home until they have enough to map out a two-week or one-month plan.”
According to the MyPlate site, creating a meal plan allows consumers to prepare a grocery list and keep within a set budget. The site includes healthy eating on a budget tips for making low-cost meals, tricks for every aisle of the grocery store, making smarter choices using the food labels and how to find the best deals. Rewinski provided these tips for grocery shopping: ■ To combat the costliness of fresh produce that can spoil, try frozen and canned produce; drain the liquid or syrup off the produce and rinse it under running water to remove the remaining sugar. ■ When shopping, stay at the perimeter of the grocery store where more of the nutrient-dense food is. ■ Children mimic their parents, so set an example by purchasing the same healthy foods for adults and children. ■ Snacking is okay every once in a while, but make sure they are low-fat and low in sugar. Although change may not always be easy, Rewinski believes the most important part of leading a healthier lifestyle is keeping a positive attitude and sticking to a goal to eat healthier. “Change occurs slowly. It takes time and perseverance, so don’t get discouraged if you’re not eating healthy at every meal right away,” said Rewinski. “We have to decide we want to change, then decide how we are going to change, then take small steps with the intention of building on them slowly.”
April 1, 1945: U.S. Service members land on Okinawa airfields and advanced inland. They battled nearly 120,000 Japanese army, militia and labor troops under the command of Lt. Gen. Mitsuru Ushijima. The Japanese surprised the American forces with a change in strategy, drawing them into the mainland rather than confronting them at the water’s edge. While Americans landed without loss of men, they suffered more than 50,000 casualties, including more than 12,000 deaths, as the Japanese staged a desperate defense of the
island, a defense that included waves of kamikaze air attacks. Eventually, these suicide raids proved counterproductive, as the Japanese finally ran out of planes and resolve, with roughly 4,000 Japanese Service members finally surrendering, only after casualties reached 17,000. Among the casualties was Buckner, who was killed by enemy artillery firejust three days before the Japanese surrender. Ushijima committed ritual suicide upon defeat of his forces.
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Redeployment ceremony celebrates Fort Eustis Soldiers’ return from Operation United Assistance by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A redeployment ceremony was held for U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) at Fort Eustis, March 23. The 34 Soldiers returned from a deployment to West Africa in support of Operation United Assistance where they worked at Roberts International Airport and seaport, receiving and tracking inbound supplies and equipment sent from Europe and the U.S., and were responsible for downloading cargo including protective gear and delivering it to Ebola treatment units. “We helped with every ETU unit that was built [in West Africa]; we were in control of everything that came in to support the locals and the Service members],” said Spc. Kristine Crosby, 53rd Trans. Btn. (MC) HHD, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) transportation management coordinator. “They welcomed us with open arms and it was really amazing to see how much we were able to help.” Upon their return from Africa, the Soldiers stayed at the Langley Transit Center for a 21-day controlled monitoring period, where they were physically separated from family members and the general public as an additional precaution to ensure safety mandated by the Department of Defense. “It was a little frustrating because we were so close to home, but we knew controlled monitoring was necessary,” said Crosby. “We needed to make sure we were not a liability to our family, friends and co-workers.” SEE OPERATION PAGE 9
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ABOVE: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kevin Baird, 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander, greets his wife, Elizabeth, and their children Matthew and Kristen, during a redeployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, March 23.The detachment deployed to West Africa in support of the Department of Defense’s response to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s efforts to counter the Ebola outbreak. LEFT: U.S. Army Soldiers from the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control) Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), stand at attention during a redeployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, March 23. While deployed in support Operation United Assistance, the Soldiers were responsible for downloading cargo including protective gear and delivering it to Ebola treatment units.
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Langley Airman to polish her Polish By Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A U.S. Air Force Airman from Langley Air Force Base, was recently chosen to join the Language Enabled Airman Program along with 458 other officers and enlisted Airmen. As an advanced-level Polish speaker, Air University’s Air Force Culture and Language Center offered Maj. Beata Rosson, 633rd Medical Group TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration flight commander, the opportunity to establish an internship with Polish medical facilities, during which she will provide her Air Force specialty skills and in return, receive further education in the Polish language, culture and lifestyle while cultivating international bonds. “I’m honored that the foreign language skill I already possess is recognized as a valuable asset in support of national security objectives and the Air Force mission,” said Rosson. “The upcoming temporary duty assignment will definitely shape up my professional Polish language skills, and hopefully help the Air Force achieve its mission in the future.” The program aims to provide the Air Force with a pool of foreign language-enabled Airmen who are willing to use their language skills to meet the needs of their occupational mission, explained Rosson. Air University’s Air Force Culture and Language Center leads the program, which focuses on developing cross-cultural competencies among Airmen who have the ability to quickly and accurately comprehend a culturally-complex environment, then appropriately and effectively act to achieve the desired effect. After submitting an application to the AFCLC and expressing her goals to pave the way for future LEAP members, she contacted the U.S. Consulate General in Krakow, Poland. From there, Rosson was given permission to attend medical administrative courses for two weeks at Jagiellonian University School of Public Health, shadow the medical staff for one week at the Military Hospital in Krakow and spend one last week with the U.S. funded children’s hospital. “The primary goal of my visit to Poland is to improve
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Beata Rosson, 633rd Medical Group TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration flight commander and native Polish speaker, was offered the opportunity to establish an internship with Polish medical facilities through the Air Force Culture and Language Center’s Language Enabled Airman Program. Rosson will provide her Air Force specialty skills while receiving further education in the Polish culture.
“I’m honored that the foreign language skill I already possess is recognized as a valuable asset in support of national security objectives and the Air Force mission.” — Maj. Beata Rosson 633rd Medical Group TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration flight commander
my professional language skills, but I will also familiarize myself with the Polish Public Health and hospital administration education standards and healthcare system,” said Rosson. “I’ll have an opportunity to share my experiences and knowledge, and hopefully build lasting partnerships, which could be utilized by future LEAP participants.” During her time in the program, Rosson hopes to discover what experiences and opportunities this type
of immersion has to offer future members. After completing her language immersion training, Rosson will enroll in the eMentor program, a webbased foreign language program offered by AFCLC to maintain her skills. “I’m going to be one of the first people in a self-designed immersion program,” said Rosson. “I hope to return with an increased knowledge of medical operations in Poland and significantly improved professional language skills.” Rosson explained how Service members with foreign language skills can help strengthen partnerships between the United States and its allies. “The English language is widespread throughout the world, but there are some areas where our counterparts do not have the language ability,” said Rosson. “It is important to be able to communicate with them in their specific language, as well as understand their culture and thought processes. Culture plays a big part in how our foreign nationals perceive the world, that’s why I think the language immersion program is so great.” For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/ puu4pnd or http://tinyurl.com/n4y3l6s.
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April marks Month of the Military Child by Senior Airman Breonna Veal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Each April, Month of the Military Child raises awareness on the stressors and life changes affecting children of U.S. Service members and their families. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, there are approximately 2 million military children, ranging from newborn to 18 years old, and more than 225,000 have a parent who is currently deployed. “The recognition of the Month of the Military Child allows us to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, patience, courage and unconditional support of their parents,” said Virginia Governor Terence R. McAuliffe in his 2015 Month of the Military Child Proclamation. “These children are a source of pride and honor to us all, and it is only fitting that we take the time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children.”
While the Hampton area is hosting a Month of the Military Child celebration, Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host several events as well to recognize the children of military parents and to help combat their stressors. Month of the Military Child Parade Fort Eustis will host a Month of the Military Child Parade at the Pershing Child Development Center, April 1 beginning at 10 a.m. Parent’s Night Out - Parents can drop their children, ages 5-13, off at the Bethel Manor Youth Program for a fun-filled evening with dinner, snacks and games, April 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 per child for members and $20 for nonmembers per child. ‘Say it with Music’ Workshop - Children can participate in this three-day workshop, which will provide youths, ages 9-18, with the opportunity to write, produce and record their own song as a group, April 6 through 8 at the Bethel Manor Youth Program. Children ages 9-12 begin at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and ages 13-18 begin at 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration is now until April 3 and is limited to 30 children. Attendance is $30 for youth program members and $40 for non-members. Kids Fest - Military families can enjoy a free celebration at the Bethel Manor youth center in Hampton, which will include games, bouncy castles, snacks and face painting, April 10, 3 to 5 p.m. Father and Daughter Princess Ball The Youth Program will host a formal Princess Ball, for children ages 3-18, at the Langley Club’s Columbus Room April 18, 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets will cost $30 for participants who register before April 13 and $35 for those who register from April 14 through 17. MegaPhone Teen Lock-In - The 2015 Air Force MegaPhone Teen Lock-In will be held from 9 p.m. April 24 to 7 a.m. April 25 at the Bethel Manor Youth Program, and will offer teens an opportunity to enjoy an evening of games, including Wii, billiards, ping pong, karaoke contests, and more. Attendance costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members, and registration is from March 30 through April 24.
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April, designated as the Month of the Military Child, honors the contributions and sacrifice made by U.S. Service members’ children.
45th IS Field Day Frenzy - The 45th Intelligence Squadron Booster Club will host a ‘Field Day Frenzy’ April 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will offer face painting, relay races, games, fire trucks, Military Working Dog demonstrations, a dunk tank, food booths and more. Tickets cost $1 and the proceeds will benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and Our Military Kids. For more information, call 2257308. For more information on events around base, contact the Langley Youth Program at 225-2605.
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BELOW: A bowling ball strikes pins during the Langley First Sergeants Council annual bowling event at Langley Air Force Base, March 20. At the conclusion of the tournament, three prizes were awarded for placing teams.
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Challenge accepted: Former MTI, retrainee reects on 15-year transformation by Senior Airman Aubrey White 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Editor’s note: The last name of the Airman in this article has been withheld for operational security purposes. Conversations about workload and home life frustrations competed with attempts to justify choosing the less healthy, but shorter, pizza line over a healthier option buzzed between Airmen at the Langley Air Force Base Exchange food court. As I walked past the various crowds, a familiar face caught my eye. I scanned the gentleman from head to toe, noticing his rank - technical sergeant - and then his name tape, but couldn’t recall where I knew him from. I noticed he looked toward me with the same puzzled expression, so I finally decided to say hello. “I know you from somewhere,” I claimed, still reeling my mind as to how I knew this man. I went for the obligatory question: “Were we previously stationed together?” With a smile on his face, the technical sergeant responded, “You probably know me from Lackland [Air Force Base, Texas].” That geographic reference was enough to send me back to the moment I stepped off a bus to meet a howling figure with the infamous knife hand pointed in my face three and a half years earlier at Basic Military Training. The figure I envisioned looked remarkably like the person who now stood before me, only there was no smile on his face back then - there was only a look of detest as his piercing blue eyes seemingly peered into my soul. I shuddered at the memory of the former Military Training Instructor, Tech. Sgt. Dewhite. While the memory was less than pleasant, I decided to catch up with the now 36th Intelligence Squadron section noncommissioned officer in charge. I briefly learned of his journey from MTI duty to retraining into a new career field, then back to the operational Air Force, and fear lessened as I got to know the man who once wore the campaign hat. I couldn’t help but to be intrigued by the thought of an MTI returning to the “real Air Force” after such an intense and lengthy special assignment. So, naturally, I asked if he’d be interested in sharing his story. Taking me back to the start of his career, 15 years earlier as a young security forces Airman, Dewhite said he was driven by his vision to one day become a state
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dewhite, 36th Intelligence Squadron geospatial systems noncommissioned officer in charge, displays his Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor campaign hat.
trooper. Similar to most novice Airmen in that vocation, he started off “working the gates” on base, checking identification cards of incoming personnel. Assuming this essential occupation with the upmost professionalism, Dewhite said he climbed the ranks, ultimately securing positions as a flight chief and NCOIC. It wasn’t until he reached his 10-year mark in the Air Force that Dewhite decided he needed a change of pace. I wondered after 10 years of doing what he so passionately wanted to do and climbing through the ranks so quickly, why Sergeant Dewhite would want to take on the task of learning an entirely new profession. “I was sitting at work one day and felt like I wasn’t being challenged enough, so I looked around to see what I could do,” he recalled. “I ended up pulling
“I was sitting at work one day and felt like I wasn’t being challenged enough, so I looked around to see what I could do. I ended up pulling the Air Force portal up and I saw the sign for MTI.” — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dewhite 36th Intelligence Squadron the Air Force portal up and I saw the sign for MTI. I thought, ‘That looks like a challenge.’” Four years of long days occupied by the responsibility of transforming more than 45 average civilians into warrior Airmen during eight-and-a-half-week intervals was only a preview of what was to come from serving as an MTI. Then he mentioned he has a wife and children. Being an active-duty mother myself, I empathized with the thought of forfeiting those “first moments” with young children, as many Service members do. “I knew I would have to sacrifice and miss some of the stuff babies do, like when they walk, talk and crawl, but I figured I’d take a sacrifice when they wouldn’t remember me as much, rather than now as they’re older,” Dewhite explained. “We discussed it for a while and decided to put in an [application] package figuring maybe [San Antonio], Texas was our calling.” As a law enforcement officer, Dewhite said the transition into MTI school wasn’t very difficult because he already held himself to a higher standard - the same required of an instructor. Dewhite said he didn’t face much difficulty until after school during a process called “posting” in which new MTIs gain certification in various aspects of the duty. “The hardest part is when you’re pushing and leading that first flight and you have a trainer in your ear constantly telling you what you’re doing wrong and how to fix it, guiding you and mentoring you in whatever ways they feel fit,” he remembered. “You’re responsible for 45 to 60 trainees, so they teach you the importance of that; why little mistakes are a big deal.” It was that same tough love Dewhite said he learned to impose on his own flights. After all, he was in the business of altering their civilian mindsets to that of an Airman. “Seeing what the civilians looked like when they get off the bus to when you see them on graduation day, you look back over that transition, you’re like ‘Wow, they actually changed a lot,’” he said. “Talking to parents, seeing mom and dad cry about how their son or daughter has changed - that was really a cool experience to see.” With his new position came trying times, Dewhite recalled. He said he learned to rely heavily on his spirituality, family support and advice from mentors to help him through training. SEE TRANSFORMATION PAGE 10
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OPERATION FROM PAGE 3 Although the Soldiers did not come in direct contact with Ebola patients, they received specialized training with personal protective equipment as a precautionary measure, before deploying in October 2014. While the Soldiers didn’t provide medical treatment for the infected citizens, Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Trans. Bde. (Ex.) commander, feels his unit played a vital part in the treatment efforts. “When Ebola entered our conversations a few months ago, the disease was spreading quickly and the U.S. military was not just going to stand on the sidelines. [Our Soldiers] were well trained, and they were prepared to do this mission,” said Nelson. “While this was a different mission, we made a difference for the families, the people in Africa and the world.”
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TRANSFORMATION FROM PAGE 8 “Every day there was something new,â€? Dewhite said with laughter. “I learned to expect the unexpected. You think you’ve seen it all after a few years down there, then one day another trainee will come up with something else and you’re like, ‘Wow, that’s another thing I did not imagine happening,’ but it prepares you for the future.â€? As Dewhite came to the end of his assignment at Lackland, he needed to decide where his career would take him next. He was offered the opportunity to retrain into a new career ďŹ eld, and after reviewing the list of available jobs, Dewhite decided on the intelligence ďŹ eld - a profession he believed would set his family up for success for years to come. As soon as he graduated his last ight of Airmen, Dewhite departed the training base headed on a new leg of his Air Force journey - technical training, where he’d face an entirely new set of obstacles. “Nervous and excited are deďŹ nitely good words to use,â€? Dewhite said regarding his feelings toward going back to technical school. “I asked myself, “’Wow, is it ďŹ nally over? In BMT everything is structured and regulated, but in the regular Air Force there’s a little more free will.â€? “He’s nervous about a sense freedom?â€? I asked myself. I remembered leaving basic training feeling eager to have a little more liberty, but I understood how four
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years of “living BMTâ€? would have a lasting effect on one’s mentality. “[Technical school] was very different right off the bat,â€? Dewhite said. “The ďŹ rst time we walked in, I sat in class while the Airmen were laughing and joking around, and I [thought to myself], ‘What are they doing? Why aren’t they sitting in their seats waiting for the instructor to come in?’â€? Luckily for him, Dewhite said the instructor he had was a retired Airman who made it clear he was a former MTI. His initial apprehension was suddenly eased knowing they had a common thread. “All the Airmen sat up a little bit straighter,â€? he said. “Then the instructor asked, ‘Do you know there’s a former MTI in your class?’ Then he pointed at me and you could just see the ‘oh no’ [look on their faces]. “That helped a lot. I was actually able to talk to him and ask what previous retrainees had done and what their demeanor was because I didn’t want to be a jerk, but I’m also big on discipline and standards.â€? Also with the support of another technical sergeant in his class, Dewhite began to ďŹ nd a “happy mediumâ€? between upholding standards and remembering that there is life outside of BMT. The time ďŹ nally came for Dewhite to return to operational Air Force life, and although he somewhat relaxed, he was still exiting another training environment and returning to the “real Air Forceâ€? after about ďŹ ve years. He arrived at his new assignment to Joint Base Lang-
ley-Eustis, Virginia, in the summer of 2014. Although he said his transition was good overall, Dewhite thinks he unintentionally drives a bit of frustration amongst his co-workers because he’s used to going “1,000 miles per hour� at all times, and that he sometimes needs to take a step back and slow down to effectively ensure his unit’s mission. “The hardest part about this transition is trying to relax. I’m probably driving some of my co-workers crazy with all the little stuff,� he said with a bashful laugh. “I work with great people and everyone’s doing what they’re supposed to be doing, so I’m trying not to be nitpicky, so to speak, but also maintain those [Air Force] standards.� With maintaining high standards and keeping the Air Force core values close to his heart, Dewhite said he continues to use his experiences to instill discipline and integrity in Airmen that’s “going to last for years to come,� because setting a positive example for other Airmen keeps them, and him, motivated. In his time at Langley, the technical sergeant has run into more than 10 Airmen he trained. Just as he’s done since our reunion, Dewhite said he continues to ensure his former trainees are taken care of and mentored. “There’s a reason behind everything we did and it’s not just a BMT thing, it’s an Air Force thing,� Dewhite explained. “The core values are more than just words. If you actually live them, breathe them, they mean something.�
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month kicks-off throughout the Department of Defense April 2015. Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host events starting in April to advocate for the awareness month with a theme of “Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part, do your part.” “[Sexual Assault Awareness Month] is the biggest moment of the year to get the word out on education and what the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team’s purpose is,” said Vannessa Williams, 633rd Air Base Wing SAPR office victim advocate. “We are a joint base so we have to represent as a team. Many of the events this year are joint.”
This year’s events include: ■ April 2: The JBLE Rally -- Will take place at Murphy Field, Fort Eustis. During the event, U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S Army Soldiers will come to formation in the form of a SAAM ribbon. A bus will be available for transportation to and from Fort Eustis, and the UOD for the day is ABUs or ACUs. The Training and Doctrine Command band will perform after the formation. ■ April 6, 9, 20, 24: Meet Your Victim Advocate days -- Volunteer victim advocates will convene in front of the commissary and Base Exchange to meet with members of the JBLE community and present educational information to increase awareness. ■ April 7, 23: JBLE Sexual Assault Awareness Production -- The Sexual Assault Theater Group will present an Air Force related skit on Sexual Assault Prevention at the Langley Air Force Base theater. ■ April 8, 22: Sexual Assault Awareness Fair - The SAPR office, family advocacy, drug and alcohol prevention, chaplain’s corps and military family life
consultants bring awareness to the community through literature and games at the Langley Hospital atrium. ■ April 14, 27: JBLE Sexual Assault Awareness Production: The Sexual Assault Theater Group will present an Army related skit on Sexual Assault Prevention at Fort Eustis’ Wiley theater. ■ April 29: The 4th Annual S.T.A.R Road Rally -- This event will take place at Memorial Park, Langley AFB, at 9 a.m. Riders must have completed the motorcycle safety course, and be in place by 7:30 a.m. at the park. The 70mile route starts and ends at Memorial Park, going through Yorktown. Once all riders return, the chaplain corps will provide food. The deadline to register is April 15. For more information or to register, email jasmine.chapman.1@ us.af.mil. For more information contact the SAPR office at DSN 764-3359.
“Prevention is the key and this is all a way to get people more aware and involved while educating them, so they can help prevent sexual assault year round.” — Bernadette Hardy, 633rd Air Base Wing SAPR office Sexual Assault Response coordinator
“Prevention is the key and this is all a way to get people more aware and involved while educating them, so they can help prevent sexual assault year round,” said Bernadette Hardy, 633rd Air Base Wing SAPR office Sexual Assault Response coordinator.
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www.peninsulawarrior.com Sgt. Timothy Martin, a native of Waipahu, Hawaii, wheeled vehicle mechanic, Company B, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to conduct night land navigation during the brigade’s 3-day-long Soldier and NCO of the Year competition at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on April 23, 2014.
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Recently, officials at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland, announced the top photographs submitted by photographers across the Department of Defense. These photos are among the winning products that captured the lifestyle, challenges and spirit of military culture across the globe.
A 22nd Special Tactics Squadron Airman climbs a ladder into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter hovering ove er the ocean on June 20, 2014.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young ABOVE: A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies below a KC-135 Stratotanker while being in-air refueled, June 29, 2014. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack.
U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Corey J. Hook U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Squadron 17th Regiment are picked up by a blackhawk helicop- BELOW: Members of the Special Tactics Training Squadron enter a pool ter after participating in a survival, evasion, resistance and escape exercise during Decisive Action Rota- with their hands and feet bound. The drown-proofing exercise teaches students to remain calm in the water during stressful situations, skills tion 14-09 at the National Training Center on Aug. 13, 2014. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeffreey Allen that may prove vital during real-world operations. U.S. Army Rangers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, fire a 120 mm mortar during a tactical training exercise on Camp Roberts, Calif. on Jan. 30, 2014.
Soldiers assigned to Palehorse Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Calvary Regiment move over rough terrain during Operation Alamo Scout 13, Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, on Feb. 10, 2014. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Harold Flynn
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts A Polish World War II re-enactor portrays an army chaplain with the 106th Infantry Divission in the same forest the 106th fought in 70 years previously U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nathaniel Newkirk during the Ba attle of the Bulge, on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014.
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DoD eliminates renter’s insurance from BAH by Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASEWING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Following recent changes to Department of Defense Basic Housing Allowance policies, U.S. Service members living in privatized base housing will no longer automatically receive renter’s insurance through property management companies. Since privatization, Service members who live in military housing communities were automatically provided renter’s insurance through the terms of their lease agreement with property management companies who were compensated through monthly BAH allotments for rent, utilities and renters insurance. The DoD eliminated the BAH renter’s insurance component, which was calculated into monthly rates, in September 2014, following recommendations from the DoD comptroller to limit allotments for the purchase, lease or rental of personal property. The regulation took effect Jan. 1, 2015. Additionally, the DoD waived the renter’s insurance component from the program in an effort to slow growth of certain military pay and benefits in a fair, responsible and sustainable way. At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Service members living in privatized housing both on- and off-base will be affected by the changes later this year.
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handle the DoD-wide changes in three different ways for U.S. Air Force Airmen renting on Langley Air Force Base or at the off-base privatized housing community: - Airmen who signed an initial 1-year lease prior to March 20, 2015 will continue to receive renter’s insurance through the housing agency for the remainder of the lease. After the completion of the initial 12-month lease, the renters will no longer receive coverage. - Airmen who completed the initial year-long lease agreement and now lease on a month-to-month basis will continue to receive renter’s insurance through Nov. 1, 2015. - Airmen who entered or will enter into a lease agreement on or after March 20, 2015 will receive renter’s insurance through Nov. 1, 2015.
Fort Eustis Balfour Beatty Housing will handle the new regulations for U.S.Army Soldiers who live at Fort Eustis, Virginia, on the following basis: - Soldiers who lived in post housing prior to March 1, 2015 will receive coverage until Dec. 31, 2015. - Soldiers who entered into a lease agreement on or after March 1, 2015 do not receive renter’s insurance. Currently, neither housing agency requires residents to obtain private renter’s insurance to live in their respective communities, but strongly encourages all Service members to maintain independent coverage from a reputable agency. When searching for renter’s insurance, Service members
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192nd and 1st Fighter Wings, perform combat training at Red Flag by Master Sgt. Carlos J. Claudio 192ND FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
More than 200 Airmen from the 192nd and 1st Fighter Wing Maintenance and Operations Groups participated in the 40th anniversary of the Red Flag combat training exercise Jan. 26 to Feb. 13 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Annually, Red Flag brings together assets from the United Kingdom, Australia, and across multiple branches of the U.S. military to train together and enhance the capabilities of a coalition response to global threats as a united front. “Red Flag is designed to simulate the first few weeks of a major theater campaign”, said, U.S. Air Force Col. Pat McAtee, 192nd Operations Group commander. “Over the past 40 years we’ve proven these challenging and realistic scenarios make our Airmen far more survivable and effective in combat. America and our allies are the best in the world at conducting these complex campaigns due in large part to the training we receive at Red Flag exercises.” Each day more than 125 aircraft departed twice a day and remained in flight for up to five hours before returning to the base. 192nd and1st FW Raptor pilots protected coalition forces on both air-to-air and airto-ground missions. On the air to air missions, they protected coalition aircraft from adversary airplanes simulated by F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 64th Aggressor Squadron based at Nellis. On the air-to-ground missions, F-22 pilots destroyed ground threats and military targets while continuing the fight against adversaries, enabling coalition aircraft to strike targets in a simulated wartime environment. For Joint Base Langley Eustis, this was the first deployed use of the revolutionary new increment 3.1 dynamic air to ground capability. The Red Flag exercise included U.S. fighter jets, bombers, reconnaissance planes, air-refueling tank-
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F-22A Raptor pilots from the 192nd and 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, Va., step to their jets during the 40th anniversary of the Red Flag combat training exercise, Red Flag 15-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 3, 2015. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air, space and cyber forces of the U.S. and its allies. It is conducted on the bombing and gunnery ranges on the Nevada Test and Training Range.
“America and our allies are the best in the world at conducting these complex campaigns due in large part to the training we receive at Red Flag exercises.” — U.S. Air Force Col. Pat McAtee 192nd Operations Group commander.
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Defense Department employees and their families should be vigilant when guarding personal and work information from expanding cyber-criminal activity, and to know how to recognize scammer tactics, according to the DoD’s chief information officer. Terry A. Halvorsen issued a DoD-wide memorandum March 18 about the growing threat of cybercrime “phishing” and “spear phishing” in emails, on social media sites and through phone calls. “Phishing” is defined as sending fraudulent emails that claim to be from reputable sources, such as a recipient’s bank or credit card company, to gain personal or financial information. Recipients of such emails are often directed to fraudulent websites that mimic familiar-looking bank and e-commerce sites, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Phishers ask recipients to “update” or “confirm” accounts, which discloses confidential information such as Social Security and credit card numbers. “Spear phishing” is the latest twist on phishing, according to Britannica, and it targets companies and government agencies through “select employees” with fraudulent emails, which appear to come from trusted or known sources. When employees click on links in the emails, hostile programs enter the organization’s computers.
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“Cyber criminals continue using phishing and spear-phishing attacks,” Halvorsen said in his memo, “and their tactics are evolving in an increasingly predatory manner.” While military members and DoD civilians are routinely trained in recognizing cyber security red flags, DoD also wants its workforce’s families and parents to be prepared to deal with suspicious email, he added. These cyber criminals also track and mine social media accounts such as Facebook, LinkedIn and others “to interact with people and compromise accounts,” Halvorsen said.
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“We need to arm ourselves and our families with defensive skills and knowledge to protect [against] being victimized by a phishing email, computer or phone scam.” — Terry A. Halvorsen Department of Defense Chief Information Officer
Halvorsen advises these safeguards to protect against phishing and spear phishing, which can also lead to identity theft: ■ Never trust links or account/password prompts within email messages. ■ Note that phishing emails sometimes have poor grammar or misspelled words. ■ Do not trust information-seeking emails and phone calls, and verify such threats. ■ Never provide your user identification and/or password. ■ Refuse social media connection requests from anyone you haven’t personally met. ■ Use spam filters for personal email. ■ Never email personal or financial information, even if you know the person requesting it. ■ Be wary of pop-ups; don’t click links or enter any data. ■ Don’t copy web addresses from a pop-up into a browser. ■ Don’t click on links, download files or open attachments. In his memo, Halvorsen includes a list of resources, listed below, to help people gain defensive knowledge. The memo is linked below. Halvorsen’s memo encourages Service members and families to share the resources with friends and communities.
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Army warfighter experiement highlights new technologies by Kelly Ann DeWitt AMRDEC PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Three Army technologies were in play at the recently conducted Army Expeditionary Warfighter Experiment, or AEWE, on Fort Benning, Georgia. “AEWE is [Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC] live, prototype experimentation campaign,” said Harry J. Lubin, chief of the experimentation branch, Maneuver Center of Excellence. This year, 66 industry and military technologies participated in AEWE. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, also known as AMRDEC, technologies participating in spiral “J” included the TowerHawk weapons system, Containerized Weapons System, and the Maneuver Aviation Fires Integrated Application, also known as MAFIA. TowerHawk is a transportable, modular remote weapon system. Soldiers can employ it as an integrated capability of the Combat Outpost’s Force Protection network or as a stand-alone capability, said Stephen W. Stillwell, Jr. project engineer, Engagement and Effects Tech Area, Mission Systems Focus Area, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Aviation Development Directorate. In either configuration, TowerHawk provides surveillance, enhanced perimeter defense, and an extended range of precise lethal response. TowerHawk combines a modular remote weapon system consisting of a highly accurate .338 Lapua Magnum semi-auto rifle equipped with a 10 or 35 round magazine, day and night optics, and a laser rangefinder/pointer, an electro-optical/infrared sensor ball. The operator controls the system remotely using secure fiber optic communications between the weapon and the ground station enabling the system to engage man-sized targets at ranges more than 1,200 meters with a reduction in civilian casualties or collateral damage, Stillwell said. The Containerized Weapons System, or CWS, was designed to provide enhanced lethality and bolster force protection. This “weapons system in a box” concept combines a rapidly deployable Container Ex-
press, also known as CONEX, with the Commonly Remotely Operated Weapons Station M153 system, with various levels of firepower ranging from .50 caliber to the Javelin. CWS works to augment or replace existing guard towers, said John Dillon, a mechanical engineer with the Weapons Development Directive, Platform Integration group. CWS provides a scalable, standalone force protection or threat suppression asset. This technology has been completed and qualified through testing and demonstration and is deployed in numerous locations under the management of Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, Program ManagementClose Combat Weapons Systems.
“This was a great opportunity to hear about strategic challenges facing the Army’s continuing transition as an agile, networked, expeditionary fighting force. The overall focus at AEWE on building a networked infrastructure was a key takeaway for me. ” — James Lackey AMRDEC Director
MAFIA is a collaborative software application that allows field artillery and infantry small unit leaders to create precise, category one coordinates for accurate, timely, and predictable fires support, said Michael V. Murray, government lead and training coordinator, Battlefield Operations Software Suite team, Software Engineering Directorate. The application provides full motion video from various Small Unmanned Aerial Systems, also known as SUAS, directly to the squad level, and supports cursor on target commands. The application is fully government owned, and is hardware agnostic, allowing for
future hardware migration. Lubin said the AEWE used the technologies in three cases: a live-fire exercise and two force-on-force events with Soldiers and Marines integrating the participating technologies into each mission. The Army Test and Evaluation Center will analyze the results of the experiments and publish a final report, followed by an “experiment to action plan” to help TRADOC discover and develop “technologies of merit,” Lubin said. That plan enables TRADOC organizations and the Army’s Science and Technology community to place evolving technologies into the hands of deploying Soldiers earlier and more often, he said. The three technologies performed well, said Lubin, who was especially complimentary of MAFIA, in its third year of experimentation at AEWE. “We have over the last few years established a really great working relationship with AMRDEC. They have been linked to everything we do,” said Lubin, crediting the MAFIA team’s constant contact with the Maneuver Center of Excellence. “That constant contact enables this integrated development over time. We see that partnership continuing to grow over time.” Initial feedback from the participants of AEWE was also positive on the CWS and TowerHawks systems, he said. Both provide the sought-after expeditionary aspect for further development. “With their expeditionary emphasis, we can certainly see some utility for both,” Lubin said. “This was a great opportunity to hear about strategic challenges facing the Army’s continuing transition as an agile, networked, expeditionary fighting force,” said AMRDEC Director James Lackey, who attended a visitor’s day March 3. “The overall focus at AEWE on building a networked infrastructure was a key takeaway for me. This reinforces the importance of how all of our AMRDEC systems interface along networks. It’s all about linking various levels of command and control to sensors and shooters and pushing warfighting control to the lowest practical unit.” “AMRDEC’s products of MAFIA, Containerized Weapon System and TowerHawk demonstrate networked sensor to shooter warfghting value for the expeditionary fight,” Lackey said. “In my talks with the Soldiers at AEWE, they provided overall complimentary opinions of these specific capabilities. Through forums like AEWE, AMRDEC retains a tuned ear to the valuable, operational voice of the user. Their inputs drive our overall purpose and direction.”
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2015 Earth Week events
Effective March 20, 2015, 2nd Lt. Michael Ricci, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, is detailed as the summary court officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Airman 1st Class Zachery C. Wolfe. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, please contact Ricci at 225-5542.
The following list of events will be held in recognition of Earth Week, April 20 - 24. ■ Water Conservation/ Rain Barrel MakingWorkshop The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, Hampton Clean City Commission and Hampton Master Gardeners present a rain barrel workshop, April 20, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Langley Community Commons. Supplies, training and expertise on how to build and maintain a rain barrel are included. Participants can purchase kits for $40 cash or a check payable to Hampton Master Gardeners. Registration is limited to 16 participants. To register, email Thomas Olexa at thomas.olexa.3@ us.af.mil. ■ Water Conservation/Storm Drain Marking – The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is seeking volunteers to install storm drain medallions at Bethel Manor Langley Family Housing, April 20, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Storm drains will be labeled with medallions warning residents not to dump pollutants into the drain. The markings promote water conservation by recognizing that anything going into a drain heads directly into natural water systems of the Chesapeake Bay. All volunteers will receive an interpretative lesson, water and supplies. Parents, children and students are all welcome to volunteer. To register, email Dawn Christian at dawn.christrian@ us.af.mil. ■ Arbor DayTree Planting – The Earth Week committee will host a tree planting with Smoky the Bear at the Langley Child Development Center, April 21 at 10 a.m. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Travor Webber at 765-7388. ■ JBLE Langley Nature Trail Reopening – The Earth Week committee is hosting a reopening for the nature trail, April 21 at 1 p.m. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Travor Webber at 765-7388. ■ Living Shoreline Planting (two-day event) -- The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is seeking volunteers to help plant native vegetation plugs along the Langley shoreline, April 23 and April 24, from 8 a.m. to noon. This volunteer project effort will enhance living shoreline conditions along the Back River at Langley by using strategic placements of plants, stones, and sand, or other structural erosion and enhance wetland habitat. All volunteers will receive an interpretative lesson, water and supplies. 30 volunteers are needed each day. To volunteer, email Thomas Olexa at thomas.olexa.3@ us.af.mil.
Appointment of Summary Court Officer Effictive March 23, 2015, Capt. Nicholas Megyesi, 911th Security Forces Squadron, is detailed as the summary courts officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Staff Sgt. Jason R. Biehl. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, please contact Megyesi at (412) 474-8083.
Installation-wide Blood Drive The next bi-monthly installation wide blood drive is March 31, with registration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Commons.The goal of this blood drive is to have greater than 80 donations base wide to support U.S. Service members down range and the base hospital with needed blood and blood products. For more information or questions, contact Ralph Peters at Ralph.Peters@med.navy.mil.
Volunteer Salute The JBLE Airman & Family Readiness Center will sponsor the 2015 Volunteer Salute at the Community Commons, April 17, from 2 - 3 p.m. For more information, call 764-3990.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events Meet Your Victim Advocate - April 6, 12 – 2 p.m. and April 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come out to the Commissary and meet Langley Volunteer Victim Advocates (VA). Learn about the available services, find out how to become a VVA and take home prizes. Meet aVictim Advocate -April 9 and 20, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Come out to the Base Exchange and meet Langley Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVA). Learn about the available services, find out how to become a VVA and take home prizes. JBLE Sexual Assault Awareness Production - April 7 and 22, show times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Sexual Assault Theater Group presents an Air Forcerelated skit on sexual assault prevention at the base theater. Sexual Assault Awareness Fair - April 8 and 22 Join the 633rd Air Base Wing SARC, Family Advocacy, ADAPT, Chaplains’ Corp and Military Family Life Consultants in the Langley Hospital Atrium as they promote sexual assault awareness through fun and games. Don’t miss out on the prizes! Poetry Slam - April 29, 8 a.m. Poet? Lyricist? Show your skills at Langley’s Poetry Slam. All submissions are due to 1st Lt. Jasmine Chapman at jasmine.chapman.1@us.af.mil, no later than April 10.
4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally – April 29 Calling all bikers for Langley’s 4th Annual S.T.A.R. Road Rally! Enjoy some fresh air as motorcyclists ride 70 miles in support of sexual assault awareness. Feel free to wear biker club attire and bring friends who have access to the base. Safety checks will begin at 7:30 a.m. All bikers must pre-register no later than April 15, and be cleared with the respective unit safety representa-
tive. To register, contact the SAPR office at 764-3359. For more information about SAAM events, contact the SAPR office at 764-3359.
45th IS Field Day Frenzy The 45th Intelligence Squadron Booster Club is hosting a Field Day Frenzy April 18, to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. There will be face painting, relay races, games, fire trucks, Military Working Dog demonstrations, a dunk tank, food booths and more. Tickets are $1 and the proceeds will benefit the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation and Our Military Kids, in addition to funding other events throughout the year to benefit military children. For more information, contact Senior Airman Courtney Hamilton at 225-7308.
JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operating status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble. af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the JBLE Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.
Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration volunteers The 2015 Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration Committee is looking for volunteers. The committee started planning for May 15 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Commons. They are looking for participation and representation from the diverse Asian Pacific Community within Joint Base Langley Eustis. For more information, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Carlo Gutierrez at carlo.gutierrez@us.af.mil or Senior Master Sgt. Mike Manalo michael.manalo@us.af.mil .
AFSA Run-A-Thon The 2015 JBLE Air Force Sergeants Association RunA-Thon starts at the Bayview Club, May 8, and lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to individual runners or teams up to four members. Prizes will be awarded to the participant(s) who raised the most money; and the individual and team who ran the most miles. Proceeds to benefit AFSA and the Deparment of Veterans Affairs. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Jordan Kimble at jordan.kimble@us.af.mil or Senior Master Sgt. Tara Ward at tara.ward@us.af.mil. THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DOD, OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVT STATUS.
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EustisCommunity Commissary parking lot construction The Fort Eustis Commissary’s parking lot is undergoing construction as part of force protection updates. Please be patient as you shop during this time. The parking lot construction is part of a 22-month project including aisle expansion, increased square footage in the sales floor and receiving areas, and upgraded equipment. The project is expected to be completed by midsummer, which will expand the shopping area by 18,000 square feet. For more information, call 878-5966.
American Red Cross certified lifeguard class An American Red Cross certified lifeguard class will be held from April 6-10, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Aquatic Center. A mandatory pre-test will take place at noon, March 28. The cost is $175 for active-duty and their dependents and $200 for all others. The fee includes instruction, a lifeguard manual, CPR mask and certification. Applicants must be at least 15 years old to participate and must attend all classes to receive complete certification. Bring a lunch or snack to class each day. To register and for more information, call 878-1090 or 878-1091.
Army Community Service classes 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. Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 23-26. Registration is required. Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 30. Please bring your own supplies. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Florida Tech Instant Decision Day Instant Decision Day – Florida Institute of Technology will host an Instant Decision Day for prospective graduate students April 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bateman Army Education Center at 1500 Madison Ave. Attendees can learn about the following master’s degree programs: business administration, acquisition and contract management, computer information systems, project management and more. The application fee will be waived and prospective students will receive instant enrollment decisions. Participants must register in advance and bring unofficial copies of college transcripts. To register, visit http://info.fit.edu/esd-instant-decision-day-hampton-roads. For more information, call 887-2488. Wisdom Warrior Program – FIT offers a tuition cap of $250 per credit hour for active-duty Service members. Military spouses are eligible for a 10 percent discount. Students using military tuition assistance, in
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Fort Eustis Club Easter Brunch The Fort Eustis Club will host Easter Brunch April 5 at 2123 Pershing Ave. The menu features a breakfast and omelet bar, hot buffet, carving station, soup, salad, dessert and beverages. The reservation cost is $22 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-10 and free for children ages 3 and under. The walk-in cost is $24 for adults, $14 for children ages 4-10 and free for children ages 3 and under. Seating times are from 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. For pre-paid reservations, call 878-5700 or 878-3048. The deadline to cancel registrations is April 1.
Spring Break events The following events will take place at Fort Eustis during Spring Break, April 6-10: Aquatic Center – Adventure pool hours are from noon to 4 p.m.; lap pool hours are from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $2 for active-duty, $3 for dependents and retirees, and $5 for civilians. Bowling Center – Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. The cost is $1 per student per game. Easter Egg Hunt – The Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 9:30 a.m., April 6 at the Groninger Library at 1313 Washington Blvd. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.
Family Advocacy Program The JBLE Family Advocacy Program offers the following classes and programs at 2115 Pershing Ave. Active Parenting of Teens – 9 to 11 a.m., April 1, 8, 15 and 22. Attendees can learn the skills necessary for clear and honest communication, how to be an encouraging parent, methods of respectful discipline and concrete strategies to prevent risky behavior. Anger Awareness, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, and Relaxation – All classes are available upon request. Anger Management – April 14, 1 to 2:30 p.m., new eight-week series. Anger is a normal and healthy emotion and attendees will learn how to deal with it in a positive way. Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – April 2, 10 a.m. to noon. FASES explores the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse. The seminar includes information about who is at risk, which resources are available and the tools needed to maintain a healthy relationship. Family Advocacy Strength-based Therapy – The FAST Program is available for military families who are at risk for family violence. New Parent Support Program – The program provides support to new and expecting parents and military families with children ages 3 and under. To register and for more information, call 878-0807.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events JBLE Rally at Murphy Field House – April 2 Airmen and Soldiers will join together for a peaceful rally promoting sexual assault awareness April 2, at the Exchange beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at the parade grounds, where members will form a human ribbon and take a photo. The 633rd Air Base Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office will provide transportation to Fort Eustis, departing from the F-15 static display parking lot (near the West Gate) at 8 a.m. Members are encouraged to wear civilian attire, but bring uniforms to change back into prior to reporting to work. To register, please contact Staff Sgt. Sean Allen at sean. allen.10@us.af.mil. JBLE Sexual Assault Awareness Production April 16 and 27, show times at 8, 9, and 10 a.m. The Sexual Assault Theater Group presents an Army related skit about sexual assault prevention at WylieTheater.
Fort Eustis Youth Program The Fort Eustis Youth Program offers a variety of activities and special events for youth in grades sixth through twelfth. Leadership, sports, fitness and instructional programs are provided in a safe, healthy and pleasant environment. Special rates are available for non-school days. The Youth Program is located at 1102 Pershing Ave. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 1 to 10 p.m., Friday. For more information, call 878-2662.
Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program The Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program provides active and reserve component enlisted Soldiers the opportunity to complete their Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree. The Army pays up to $9,000 per academic year for tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of 24 months of schooling along with book reimbursement up to $1,000 per year. The Fiscal Year 2015 board is coming soon. For more information, visit www.milsuite.mil/book/ docs/DOC-179944.
SKIES Unlimited classes The Fort Eustis SKIES Unlimited Program offers classes in ballet and tap dancing, gymnastics, taekwondo, violin, piano, yoga and art. For dates, times, fees, frequently asked questions and registration information, visit www.new.jbleforcesupport. com/jble-instructional-program or contact Parent Central Services at 878-4025.
Free indoor cycling classes Free indoor cycling classes are offered from 5:15 to 6:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Anderson Field House. The 55-60 minute classes are open to active-duty personnel and their family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors. For more information, contact Darlean Basuedayva at 501-7983 or darlean.m.basuedayva.ctr@mail.mil.
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OutsideTheGate Bataan Death March Memorial Walk The Bataan Death March Memorial Walk occurs on April 18 at the Dismal Swamp Trail, Chesapeake Va., beginning at various times. Participation is free, however, donations to non-profit charities are requested. Check-in for the walk to the North Carolina Border is from 5:45 to 6 a.m. The five mile walk check-in is from 9:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. The one mile family walk check-in is from 10:45 to 11 a.m. Closing remarks will begin at 12 p.m.
Hampton hosts “Month of Military Child” celebration Military Newspapers of Virginia, the Hampton Military Affairs Committee and other sponsers, will host a Little Heroes at Home - Celebration of the Military Child event April 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Little Heroes at Home will honor our local military children for their service, sacrifices and strength of character. The festivities include entertainment, child-friendly activities featuring a bounce house, rock wall, carnival midway and activities from each organization present. All participants will also have community information and resources for military families. This event is free of charge. All service members and their family members and friends are welcome.
Yorktown Trolley service The free Yorktown Trolley service begins March 27 and will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. Extended hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The airconditioned trolleys are Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, featuring wheelchair access and a talking bus stop announcement system. Visitors can ride the trolley round-trip to designated stops starting at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and ending at the Yorktown Victory Center. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org.
Williamsburg Home Show The Williamsburg Home Show will be held March 28-29 at the College of William and Mary at 751 Ukrop Way. The event features industry experts, displays, interactive demonstrations, seminars, an outdoor plant sale and more. Admission is $10 for adults but $5 online with coupon, and free for children ages 18 and under and active-duty and retired military. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., March 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 29.The first 100 women buying tickets each day will receive a voucher for a free pot of pansies. Free parking is available beside William and Mary Hall. For more information, visit www.williamsburghomeshow.com.
Virginia War Memorial ‘Women in STEM’ The Virginia War Memorial, in partnership with the U.S. Army Women’s Museum, will host “Women in STEM: Respecting the Past, Navigating the Future,” March 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is free, open to the pub-
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Women’s History Month film fest In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Virginia War Museum is hosting a film festival at 1 p.m. featuring the contributions of women in the military. The following movies are free with each day’s paid admission: March 28 – V for Victory:Women at War The museum is located at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for activeduty military and senior citizens ages 62 and older, $5 for children ages 7-18, and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information, call 247-8523 or visit www.warmuseum.org.
hill Road in Williamsburg. Other activities will include cooking demonstrations and tastings, individual medication consultations and free blood pressure checks. Individuals who are interested in medication consultations should bring a list of medications or the actual medications and register for a time slot the morning of the event. Pre-registration is requested by March 30. To register and for more information, call 890-3883.
Children’s War Game Camp The Virginia War Memorial will host a children’s war game camp, “Berlin 1945,” April 7-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. The cost is $60 and the event is open to children ages 11-16. The interactive game recreates the Soviet Army’s battle for control of Nazi Germany’s capital. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Chris Garcia at 247-8523, ext. 311 or email cgarcia@nnva.gov.
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The following free events will take place at York River State Park at 9801 York River Park in Williamsburg: Awesome Osprey Hike – A ranger guided hike will be held March 28., from 10 a.m. to noon. Guests are encouraged to bring cameras and viewing gear to see ospreys feeding, nesting and flying along Taskinas Creek and the York River. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Fossil Frenzy – Join us in discovering marine life fossils during a hike to a fossil beach from 10 a.m. to noon, March 30. Visitors are asked to meet at the amphitheater and reservations are required. To register, call 566-3036. Children are welcome at the events listed above. For more information, visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/stateparksyork-river.shtml.
The Rotary Club of New Kent presents the All-American Muscle car Celebration April 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Kent Winery, located off of I-64 at exit 211. Tickets are $10 for car show only and $25 for car show and wine tasting. Children 12 and under are free. All proceeds go to the Families of the Wounded Fund. There will be wine tasting, food, vendors, music and a silent auction. There will be more than 200 classic and contemporary muscle cars and trucks. In case of rain, the rescheduled date will be April 12.
Harley Davidson teams with Red Cross The American Red Cross is teaming up with Hampton Roads Harley Davidson for the 20th annual Harley Davidson blood drive March 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harley Davidson Showroom at 6450 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown, Virginia. This year, the drive is held in memory of dear friend and long-time Harley Davidson employee, Vince Miles who passed away in late 2014. Miles was passionate about recruiting blood donors to growing this annual event. Walk-ins are welcome at the Harley Davidson blood drive or you can make an appointment at redcrossblood. org using sponsor code 2380 or by calling 1-800-733-2767.
Healthy Living Conference AARP Virginia and the Hampton Roads Coalition of Agencies will host a healthy living conference, “Putting the Fun Back into Aging” April 9, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The conference, geared toward educating senior citizens about the components of healthy aging, will take place at the King of Glory Lutheran Church and School at 4897 Long-
Veterans Center Annual Showcase The College of William and Mary’s Center for Veterans Engagement will host its Annual Showcase April 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Ewell Recital Hall at 221 Jamestown Rd. Join us to celebrate the work of veterans who are writers, musicians, comics and student volunteers. A donation to the center is requested for admission and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Sam Pressler at sjpressler@email.wm.edu or call (973) 896-1117.
DAV 5K Walk/Run for Veterans The Disabled American Veterans will host a 5K Walk/ Run for Veterans April 25 at Newport News Park at 13560 Jefferson Ave. The cost is $30 for pre-registrations postmarked by April 17, $40 on race day and $15 for children ages 12 and under. Race day registrations and packet pick will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 5K run will start at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K walk begins at 9 a.m. The event will start and finish at the Ranger Station; the course is mostly flat to slightly rolling and scenic out-andback. Post-race refreshments will be available at the Pavilion area adjacent to the parking lot. To register online, visit https://www.firstgiving.com/ deptofvadavwalk. For more information, contact Cynthia Madison at 4492238 or cnmmmadison@aol.com.
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