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16th CMSAF visits Langley Airmen — Page 3
TRUE WARRIOR An Airman’s fight — Page 17
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The Fort Eustis Archaeology Program plans data recovery excavation The Archaeology Program for the Fort Eustis portion of Joint Base Langley-Eustis plans on performing a data recovery excavation on Archaeological Site 44NN0230. This excavation is needed to support changes in the military training on Fort Eustis. Site 44NN0230 is a domestic site dating from the eighteenth to nineteenth century (1775 to 1825), with a Native American component dating to the Middle Archaic period (6,500 B.C. to 3,000 B.C.). The site was identified in 1986 and determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. The Fort Eustis Archaeology Program will be developing a data recovery plan in consultation with the Virginia Department of Historic Resourc-
es, several Federally Recognized Native American Groups and other interested parties. Then the data recovery excavation shall commence, followed by the preparation of a technical report.The Fort Eustis Archaeology Program will present the results of the excavation in a public presentation, and at an archaeological conference. Members of the public are invited to comment on this activity by mail by June 15, 2015. 733d Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element Attn: Dr. Christopher McDaid 1407 Washington Blvd Fort Eustis VA 23604 757-878-7365 Christopher.l.mcdaid.civ@mail.mil
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16th CMSAF visits Langley Airmen About Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Roy: Chief Roy grew up in Monroe, Mich., and entered the Air Force in September 1982. His background includes numerous leadership roles at squadron, group, numbered air force and combatant command levels. He has been stationed at locations in Florida, South Korea, Missouri, Guam, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, Kuwait, Japan and Hawaii. He has worked a variety of civil engineer duties. Chief Roy also served as a superintendent of a military personnel flight and a mission support group before becoming a command chief master sergeant at the wing, air expeditionary wing, numbered air force and combatant command levels.
ABOVE, LEFT: Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy visited Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 20, 2015. During his visit, he met with junior and senior enlisted Airmen to discuss the current and future state of the Air Force. ABOVE, RIGHT: U.S. Air Force noncommissioned officers listen as retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy begins a roundtable discussion at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 20, 2015. During the discussion, the group had the opportunity to address concerns within the Air Force, and also discussed what it means to be an Airman. RIGHT,TOP: Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief, welcomes retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy to Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 20, 2015. Roy was the 16th CMSAF, and served in the role from 2009-2013. RIGHT, BOTTOM: Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy speaks to noncommissioned officers during a round table at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 20, 2015. During the discussion the group talked about the future of the Air Force for enlisted members
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Soldiers learn to repair, maintain Army vessel machinery
LEFT: U.S. Army 2nd Staff and Faculty Company Watercraft Engineer Certification Course students rebuild Detroit diesel 12-V-71 series main propulsion engines at Fort Eustis, Va., May 21, 2015. During the course, students learn maintenance procedures and how to repair Army vessels. BELOW: U.S. Army Warrant Officer Lewis Bryce, 2nd Staff and Faculty Company Marine Engineering Officer Basic Course student, gathers tools to perform a tune-up on a diesel Landing Craft Utility-2000 generator at Fort Eustis, Va., May 21, 2015.Tune-ups are annual services performed on generators as well as for most other Army vessels and boat generators.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin Acevado, 2nd Staff and Faculty Company Watercraft Engineer Certification Course student, tightens a locknut during an engine rebuild at Fort Eustis, Va., May 21, 2015. During the engine rebuild, students learn the steps of repairing and maintaining a diesel engine for any Army vessel.
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JBLE discusses today’s AF with CSAF by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis and their families joined U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III for his second Google Hangout May 21, 2015. The hangout was open for anyone to watch and gave total force enlisted Airmen and their family members from six military installations a chance to openly discuss today’s Air Force with Welsh. During the 90-minute live event, selected participants spoke directly to Welsh about professional development, leadership, potential changes in benefits, Air Force culture, mission priorities, balancing Air Force life, the enlisted evaluation system and more. For the five-members selected from JBLE, the discussion was an opportunity to learn more about Air Force goals and initiatives, and in turn help execute them. “There are a lot of things going on in our Air Force and a lot of things at head-
quarters that are happening to make our force better,” said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd Air Base Wing command chief. “Anytime we have an opportunity like this, as Airmen, we need to take it.” For Hurst, JBLE being selected was not only a benefit for the Airmen participating in the chat, but to all JBLE members and their families. “I can keep this information to myself or I can share it and give the base more understanding, less frustration and maybe a clearer picture of the vision of where we are going, how we are getting there and the goals we have to accomplish in continuing to be an amazing force,” said Hurst. “If we have the knowledge and the information, we have the power to go out and do good things with a better understanding of what we are doing as an Air Force. What better way to get all of this than directly from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.” The entire Google Hangout is available to view at http://youtu.be/ ABaBZZYerpw.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from Langley Air Force Base participate in Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III’s second Google Hangout at Langley AFB, Va., May 21, 2015. During the Hangout, Airmen from six U.S. Air Force bases openly discussed today’s Air Force with the branch’s top leader.
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‘Army Values’ key in detoxifying workplace Army News Service
Among the most effective strategies for dealing with workplace bullies and building effective teams and organizations is reinforcing values, Col. Kenneth Williams said. Williams, who is with the Pentagon Chaplain’s Office, spoke at a seminar: “The Toxic Workplace: Dealing with a Bully,” here, May 27. The Army Values, he pointed out, consists of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. Fostering an atmosphere of respect is paramount. The other military services and many organizations have codes that are remarkably similar to the Army Values, he said, since those in attendance, included civilians and personnel from the other services. Before showing how values can be used to detoxify the workplace, Williams went over the symptoms of bullying and let everyone share their own experiences.
BULLYING SYMPTOMS Bullies are easily identifiable by some or most of the following characteristics, Williams said: public humiliation, name-calling, gossiping, teasing, withholding information, ignoring someone, preventing access to opportunities, imposing impossible standards or deadlines, failure to give credit, repeated reminders of mistakes, manipulation, denial of wrongdoing, pitting folks against each other, arrogance and verbal abuse. Williams asked the audience if they have ever encountered such a person. Everyone indicated that they had. The chaplain then asked each to describe the effects this had on themselves and their organizations. Responses included stress, intimidation, feelings of being devalued, decreased productivity, avoiding the bully and a stifling of communications. Williams then cited research backing up some of these
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effects from Drs. Mitch Kusy and Elizabeth Holloway, who authored a study in the Leader to Leader Journal, titled “Cultivating a Culture of Respectful Engagement,” in 2010. They found that 68 percent of those surveyed, who worked for bullies were less productive, 78 percent were less committed, 27 percent discouraged others from taking jobs with their employers and, “this is telling,” 13 percent refused to use their employer’s products. Williams then asked the attendees to share their own experiences. A Soldier described dealing with a bully, who actually created a physically-hazardous workplace. A female related dealing with a female toxic boss. She said many quit and “others tried to make her look good so she’d get promoted up and outside the organization, which is what happened. That’s horrible to do that, but it was the only way out from underneath her.” The chaplain then made a surprising revelation, saying he “worked for and with some very toxic people,” one of whom was a chaplain. The chaplain, who was a bully, had “volumes of meetings that focused almost solely on himself,” Williams said. He sent out “a lot of emails questioning status, behavior, decisions, public criticism and humiliation of other chaplains. When things went good, he said, ‘look what I did.’ When things went bad, he said, ‘look at what you did.’”
SOLUTIONS TO BULLYING First, showing what not to do, Williams said, is research from Dr. Barbara Broome, author of “Dealing with Sharks and Bullies in the Workplace,” published in the Association of Black Nursing Faculty Journal, in 2008. Broome equated bullies with sharks, since sharks usually have an exploratory look around to size up their prey. If the prey looks tasty and vulnerable, they go in for the kill. In the same way as this, bullies size up their victims, Broome said. If the victims cry, go on the defensive or try to explain themselves, this incites more bullying. “The shark knows it’s inflicted injury” and goes on a feeding
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frenzy, he said. Also to be avoided, according to Broome, is ingratiating or befriending behaviors. This may work for a while, he said, but the shark can turn on you at any moment. Williams summed up the research for dealing with bullies. ■ Keep a detailed log of observed toxic behaviors. ■ Ensure your organization has strong policies against bullying and against retaliation for confronting bullies. ■ Raise awareness about bullying and its deleterious affects. ■ Conduct training on workplace policies on abuse and harassment.
CONFRONTING THE BULLY While most people would probably try to avoid confronting bullies, this is a strategy that can actually work if done right, Williams said. A tactful way to do this is to appeal to the bully’s sense of personal ambition and competitiveness with datadriven feedback. This is best done in private in a one-onone talk, he said. The Soldier, who earlier shared his experience about the hazardous workplace, vouched for this technique. He said he and his team collected data and facts on the hazards and presented it to him in a professional and non-confrontational manner. When the bully could not refute the facts, he backed down. Another tactic is to focus on your own internalized values, such as trust to guide your behavior, Williams said. In study after study, the organizations that have been shown to be the most effective, employ values-based leadership where it is used to evaluate performance. People do what they are supposed to do in a trusting relationship that does not rely solely on rules for enforcement, he said. “Our behaviors either instill trust or detract from trust.” It may be appropriate to confront the bully and gently remind him or her that certain behaviors detract from the organization’s trust and other values, he suggested. Lastly, the “opposite of bullying is empowering,” he said. In a healthy organization, leaders “give people the power to act and make decisions. It’s all about trust.”
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Women soldiers take on unexpected roles By Sgt. 1st Class Theanne Herrmann ARMY NEWS SERVICE
You might not expect a local female hair stylist or preschool teacher to be operating or fixing bulldozers, scrapers and dump trucks outside of their job, but for women serving in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company, it is common. These female Soldiers are breaking the stereotypes of what it means to serve as a woman in today’s National Guard, and they serve in unexpected roles. “More and more female Soldiers are enlisting in positions that have been traditionally perceived as male only positions, such as heavy equipment operator or diesel mechanic within the 842nd,” said Capt. Matt Sadler, 842nd commander. “I’ve also seen other companies within the state showing the same trend, females enlisting as truck drivers, artillery, etc.” Of the unit’s approximately 160 members, 31 are women. Most serve as heavy equipment operators or heavy wheeled-vehicle mechanics. Based in Spearfish, Belle Fourche and Sturgis, the unit is a horizontal construction company, which uses heavy machinery to build roads, airstrips and combat outposts and forward operating bases. “Working with loaders and scrapers is a bit out of my comfort zone,” said Pfc. Jessica Kling, who teaches preschool in Lemmon and operates heavy equipment in the 842nd. “I wouldn’t choose to do this in my civilian life, but the National Guard gives me the opportunity to do something new and exciting.” These engineers also serve the state in the event of emergencies, such as building levees during flood operations, digging fire lines to suppress wildland fires and assisting emergency crews during winter storms. “I never would have imagined doing any of this before I joined,” Kling said. “I figured I’m a girl, I don’t need to do that kind of stuff, but once you start it’s kind of fun.” SEE WOMEN SOLDIERS PAGE 9
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Army Sgt. Karen Berger, a horizontal construction engineer in the South Dakota Army National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company, measures the depth dug by a D7H bulldozer operator during the Battle of the Blades training exercise in Spearfish, S.D., Oct. 4, 2014.
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WOMEN SOLDIERS FROM PAGE 8 Operating large equipment, such as an excavator, a 24,000 pound machine, capable of digging 14 feet deep, can make these women feel empowered.
“Working with loaders and scrapers is a bit out of my comfort zone. I wouldn’t choose to do this in my civilian life, but the National Guard gives me the opportunity to do something new and exciting.” — Pfc. Jessica Kling Army National Guard 842nd Engineer Company
“High and mighty,” said Kling, on how she feels when operating the large powerful road graders, bulldozers and excavators. “They are really intimidating at first... I think everyone has felt that way.” For most Soldiers, the intimidation factor tends to fade after spending two weeks behind the wheel during annual training. “I’ve learned the most at annual training,” Kling said. “There is a lot of work and planning that goes into building a road. I didn’t know I was capable of doing this, and once you see the end result it’s pretty cool.” For many of the women, who work full time in what many people might consider traditional female careers, they get surprised or shocked reactions when explaining their job as Soldiers to their customers. “Whenever I have a client in my chair and they ask about my life outside of cosmetology school, I tell them I am a construction worker in the National Guard,” said Pfc. Savannah Wheeler, of Box Elder. “Their faces drop and they are like ‘what?’” Choosing to be a mechanic in the National Guard was not a surprise for the Family members of Spc. Kayleigh Lane, of Sturgis, who owns her own hair salon in Belle Fourche. “As a child, I grew up working on cars with my dad,” Lane said. “Mechanical work intrigues me, but I didn’t
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want to do it full time, so I figured the National Guard would be the best way to do it.” Many of the women joined as mechanics in the 842nd to become more educated in maintaining and repairing vehicles. Heavy-wheeled mechanics spend 13 weeks at advanced individual training learning how automotive engines work and how to troubleshoot to repair mechanical problems. “I wanted to be a mechanic to learn how to fix my own car,” said Wiyaka Stands, of Mission. “My car
broke down in high school and it’s expensive to fix, so I wanted to learn how to do it myself.” The women of the 842nd say they have grown personally and professionally and would recommend other women considering an engineering job to join their ranks. “Operating outside of my comfort zone has given me confidence,” Wheeler said. “That is why I would suggest women join the 842nd. This unit has allowed me to push my boundaries and accomplish things I never thought I’d do.”
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MAY 29, 2015 The Back River spills over the seawall into Eagle Park at Langley Air Force Base, Va., during Hurricane Sandy, Oct. 29, 2012. The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron provides a biweekly Base Emergency Preparedness Orientation class for anyone new to the installation to provide information and resources they may need in case of a natural disaster such as a hurricane or flood.
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Langley participates in America’s PrepareAthon! by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, natural disaster hazards include, but are not limited to, hurricanes, floods and winter storms. Due to the extensive possibilities in the area, Langley Air Force Base is participating in this year’s America’s PrepareAthon! which encourages people to “Be Smart. Take Part. Prepare.” The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s America’s PrepareAthon! campaign provides encourages people to learn more about the hazards they face and to take action to plan ahead of these emergencies. “A natural disaster could happen at any time so it’s important for us to educate the base populace of all the possible threats in their area,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ruben Pierto, 633rd
Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management noncommissioned officer in charge. “America’s PrepareAthon! is a way for us to make sure Airmen and their families understand what disasters could happen in the community, what to do to be safe and avoid as much damage as possible.” The 633rd CES offers a biweekly Base Emergency Preparedness Orientation class for anyone new to the installation to provide information and resources they may need in case of a natural disaster. “The resources we provide give Airmen information about evacuation plans, what to do if they have pets and children and what they can do in their homes to mitigate damage,” said Pierto. “We teach them the importance of preparing for possible scenarios and practicing them with their families so that if
the disasters happen, their families will know what to do to stay safe.” According to Pierto, the most common issues in the Hampton Roads area include flood zones and evacuation routes. “Most insurance companies don’t offer flood insurance with their standard policies so you have to make sure you have flood coverage if you live in a flood zone,” said Pierto. “Also, in the event of a hurricane, most of the interstates in the area shut down for incoming traffic, so you have to know where you need to go with the flow of outgoing traffic leaving the area.” Though the Natural PrepareAthon! Day was April 30, the 633rd CES Emergency Management team believes it is important to utilize resources and stay up to date on emergency preparedness. Visit the following websites for emergency preparedness resources: ■ http://www.ready.gov/ ■ http://www.beready.af.mil/index.asp ■ http://www.vaemergency.gov/ ■ http://www.defense.gov/prepare For more information or to sign up for BEPO contact Pierto at 764-6221.
“A natural disaster could happen at any time so it’s important for us to educate the base populace of all the possible threats in their area. America’s PrepareAthon! is a way for us to make sure Airmen and their families understand what disasters could happen in the community, what to do to be safe and avoid as much damage as possible.” — Master Sgt. Ruben Pierto 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron
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Program offers museum visits to service members, families By Shannon Collins DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, service members and their families can visit more than 2,000 museums in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and American Samoa courtesy of collaboration among the Blue Star Museums, the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Defense Department. At the Phillips Collection art museum here May 20, the kickoff of the sixth year of the Blue Star Museums featured the presentation of the colors by the St. John’s College High School Junior ROTC, remarks by leadership and a tour of the collection for military families. Ellyn Dunford, wife of Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., commandant of the Marine Corps, hosted the first Blue Star Museums event in San Diego six years ago. She said visiting museums can have long-range affects. “Museums celebrate tolerance and freedom, teach respect for cultural differences, facilitate a sense of individual and collective identity and power through knowledge, nurture and understanding of our connections to the world and each other,” she said. “Military families spread messages throughout the world as they change duty stations as they move, and they eventually leave the military and go back to our communities and bring with them that wealth of knowledge and experience.”
Something for Everyone Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, said the Blue Star Museums program has something for everyone. “Parents of young children tell us that they go to museums to learn new things and have family time together,” she said. “Blue Star Museums helps them do both; by helping military families learn about the cultural resources in their communities and offering a fun, high-quality experience that’s budget friendly, as well as family friendly. We’re proud to help connect museums to military communities nationwide.”
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A Welcome Break For Patricia Ochan, taking a tour of the Phillips Collection is a welcome break from doctors’ appointments. She is the wife of Marine Corps Sgt. Jimmy Ochan, who is with the chemical and biological incident response force unit out of Indian Head, Maryland. “This program is a great way for families to come out and spend time together,” she said. “We spend a lot of time in the hospital for my husband’s doctor’s appointments, so for us to be able to come out here is a huge break. We get to spend more time with our son and show him things. When he grows up and looks back, he’ll be happy and respect the fact his dad exposed him to these good things.” During his three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Ochan suffered post-traumatic stress and injuries from an improvised explosive device blast.
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Photos by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle U.S. Air Force Airmen from the Langley Air Force Base Honor Guard stand at attention as Taps is played during a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hampton, Va., May 25, 2015.The honor guard, along with members of the crowd stood still and silent to honor all fallen Service members during the playing of the song.
RIGHT TO LEFT: U.S. Service members stand as Taps is played during a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hampton, Va., May 25, 2015. Everyone in attendance stood in silence as the U.S. Fleet Forces Band played a song in tribute to fallen Service members. American flags are displayed near headstones at the Hampton National Cemetery during a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hampton, Va., May 25, 2015. Flags were placed at each gravesite to honor those who paid the ultimate price for freedom of the United States and its allies in accordance with Memorial Day.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Veterans attend a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hampton, Va., May 25, 2015. The ceremony honored Service members who served in conflicts dating back to World War II that paid the ultimate sacrifice. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Leopoldo Quintas Jr., Army Capabilities Integration Center, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Concept Development and Learning Directorate director, speaks during a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hampton, Va., May 25, 2015. During the ceremony, Quintas told the story of a fellow Soldier that gave the ultimate sacrifice while attempting to save the lives other Soldiers, while fighting overseas.
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AF implements automated evaluation, decoration processing via myPers
By Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Beginning in May, supervisors of activeduty Airmen will be able to initiate, process, track and sign officer and enlisted evaluations using myPers, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced May 15. Additionally, beginning in June, supervisors of active-duty members will be able to use myPers to initiate and track decorations as well. “Airmen can view their personnel records, update assignment preferences, update their record of emergency data and more on myPers through the ‘Access AFPC Secure’ link,” said Christine Stingley, the military future operations branch requirements and testing chief. “Enabling Airmen to manage their personnel information and perform transactions electronically creates efficiencies all around.” Adding the automated evaluation and decoration processing piece through an app on myPers called the virtual Personnel Center (vPC) will further improve Airmen’s access to personnel processes, she explained. Once the automated process is activated in May for active duty, supervisors will be able to initiate Airmen’s evaluations and route them through their respective reviewer and approval officials, much like the existing Evaluations Management System. “Unlike the existing system, once the evaluation is signed by the ratee, the military personnel section will be able to receive and forward it to AFPC through myPers vPC for final processing into an individual’s official record at the click of a button,” Stingley said. vPC is a modified version of vPC Guard and Reserve, a system used by the Air Re-
serve Personnel Center to support Reserve and Guard programs. “The important thing about vPC is that there will be no bugs to root out or workarounds to implement,” said Brig. Gen. Samuel Mahaney, the ARPC commander. “vPC is a tried and true application courtesy of the world-class development team at ARPC.” Electronic processing of awards and decorations will save members time since it will include prepopulated certificates and memorandums, online “Décor 6” forms, automatic updates to Military Personnel Data System and automatic transfers to official records. Active-duty decorations will be initiated, processed and tracked through the vPC app dashboard. Initially, the award automation will include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Aerial Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. “The new process eliminates delays with scanning and mailing, and saves man-hours through a streamlined, single personnel system that performs transactions and updates to a member’s record,” Stingley explained. “Ultimately, personnel specialists will be able to spend more time assisting Airmen.” Processing and submitting active-duty evaluations through myPers will be mandatory for all officer evaluations that close out
on or after June 30 and for enlisted evaluations beginning with the senior master sergeant static closeout date of July 31. Processing and submitting active-duty decorations through myPers will be phased in as base certificate stock is depleted. “These are just two of several automated initiatives underway right now,” Stingley said. “AFPC teams are constantly looking at process improvements that better serve our Airmen and enable us to focus on customer service.” All Airmen can access myPers using their common access card to login. For access from a personal computer, Airmen can go to the myPers page and create an account via the access information on the right side of the login page. Once logged in to myPers, Airmen who need assistance can select the “Contact Us” link from any myPers page to reach the myPers-Total Force Service Center. “Select ‘Email Us’ to correspond electronically or choose ‘Other Contact Information’ to find phone numbers and other options,” Stingley said. “Personnel specialists are available to help with a wide variety of career questions and processes, so give myPers a try. You may be surprised at what you find there.” Although supervisors of active-duty Airmen will not be able to use the vPC until it is implemented in May, they can review details on vPC by entering “vPC” in the search window. MyPers is the official site for all Air Force personnel topics and has hundreds of informative articles on military and civilian personnel programs such as promotions, reenlistments, benefits and assignments, as well as access to transactional personnel processes. For more information about personnel programs, go to myPers.
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The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the AFSPC-5 mission aboard the Space and Missile Systems Center procured United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, May 20, 2015.The Atlas V rocket carried into Low Earth Orbit an X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, marking the fourth space flight for the X-37B program.
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Tech. Sgt. Clinton Williams, a 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron engine manager, poses with his championship title belt after the 12th Kwon Respect Fighting Championship in Wuppertal, Germany, April 11, 2015. Williams deployed to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and continued to train and compete for mixed martial arts fights during his deployment.
True Warrior: An Airman’s fight By Airman 1st Class Timothy Kim 52ND FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
(This feature is part of the “Through Airmen’s Eyes” series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) The distant roar of hundreds of people hungry for action pulses through the compound, rumbling the stone walls of a dimly lit waiting room. Shoulders hunched, Tech. Sgt. Clinton Williams, a 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron engine manager and mixed martial artist, walks down a hallway, wearing a grey hood draped over his perspiring head. He remains silent, his hulking figure leads his team toward the stage entrance. A low bass beats louder as they near a set of green double doors. Williams stands at the arena entrance, motionless and unblinking. He takes a deep breath, bares his mouth guard for an instant, then steps through the threshold. Roars of a near-deafening caliber fill the room, consuming him in a wave. The
crowd screams down at him, cheering and waving. Their eager shouts and motions are fueled by nervous excitement. He takes off his warmup gear down to his camouflage-pattern shorts and yellow gloves. As the referee’s fingers massage lubricant on his scalp and ears, Williams’ eyes flash up toward the bright ring and toward his opponent. Their eyes lock. For Williams, settings like the one at the 12th Kwon Respect Fighting Championship April 11 in Wuppertal, Germany, are not foreign. Sporting a fighting record of 10-1, 5-0 as an amateur and 5-1 as a professional, Williams’ confrontations are often riddled with pre-game anxiety and anticipation -- feelings he gets before every fight. As a deployed member from the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Williams’ assignment to Spangdahlem Air Base served as an opportunity for him to advance in his professional career as an Airman, as well as in his training in MMA -- his passion.
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TRUE WARRIOR FROM PAGE 17 Williams said he ties his victories in the ring to the training and discipline he received from the Air Force. “Winning’s the only thing I can think about,” Williams said. “When you go to war in the Air Force, you don’t think about what happens if we lose. I take that mindset into the fight as well - I prepare hard so when I get in the ring, regardless of what happens. I make that fight my fight.” Williams arrived at Spangdahlem to work as an engine manager for the 52nd CMS. He then engaged with a local jiujitsu club and Muay Thai class on base to further his training. “I had a host of friends in Georgia who invited me to the sport, and I got good rather quickly,” Williams said. “I just stuck with it, and the more I stuck with it, the more I got fascinated at wanting to get better with it.” The crowd cheered as the bell’s ring signaled the beginning of their fight. Williams raised his fists to his face as he stepped toward his opponent -- Raymond Jarman, a mixed martial artist from the Netherlands. Like predators scanning each other for weaknesses, both fighters dance around the ring -- striking, blocking, countering and weaving. Their eyes lock, constantly analyzing. Neither receives or lands an effective hit against the other. The fight is slated for five three-minute rounds. The warriors test their worth and mettle in this ring of survival. They both seek the same answer: who would emerge the victor? Williams’ fight was the 10th of 13 fights that night, allowing him plenty of time to warm up and train with his coach, Tammosa Sukon, gym instructor at Kiboju Free Fight System in Mannheim, Germany, and his manager, Army Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Foster. “I’ve been training with Williams for six months,” Foster said. “As a U.S. Air Force warrior, he’s an outstanding ambassador. He’s well-spoken and educated. He’s a great person who’s dedicated to his craft and a great armed forces member.” Sukon expressed confidence in Williams’ ability to perform before the fight, as he personally worked on jiujitsu with him at the gym. “I saw Clinton every week,” Sukon said. “I feel very comfortable because he’s trained very well and already has experience as a fighter. Our gym has a lot of fighters who are used to fighting in other countries like Sweden or the United States. Having a foreign fighter in our country is nothing new. We’re always willing to welcome them, and we’re more than happy to have anyone training with us, regardless of where they come from.” Williams swayed back, watching calmly as the tip of Jarman’s toes screamed past the bridge of his nose. Thirty seconds had passed, and Williams had yet to break a sweat. He calmly returned to position, arms raised near his face like he had always practiced. He delivered a low, quick Muay Thai kick to Jarman’s left thigh with his right shin. His eyes remained locked onto his opponent’s face, which was now scrunched in anguish. He’d been chipping away at Jarman, targeting his legs for a while.
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Tech. Sgt. Clinton Williams, a 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron engine manager, raises his hand after he is pronounced the victor during the 12th Kwon Respect Fighting Championship in Wuppertal, Germany, April 11, 2015.The fight sealed William’s second victory out of two fights in Germany and his 11th overall victory out of 12 fights in his mixed martial arts career.
Fists met hardened muscle and bone as Williams’ defense neutralized Jarman’s attack. The onlookers continued to cheer in waves of euphoria. It was at that moment that Williams saw something. It was small, almost invisible to the untrained eye and too tiny to be seen by someone who had not been taught to seek it, but it was there. Williams saw an opportunity as Jarman’s left arm dipped slightly as it prepared to throw a jab. In a classic case of brawn over brains - muscle reflex over conscious thought - Williams took a step forward, no longer concerned of Jarman’s potential attack and threw a right cross with all his might. That’s all it took. “In any fighting sport, a knockout is like a home run in baseball,” Williams said. “It’s one of the things we train for. When you see an opening, you go for it and land it the way you trained. That’s the result that should happen. It’s fortunate that it came in my favor.” With a decisive win and the championship belt around his waist, Williams ended that night with cheers from the audience and friends. Although the fight ended and the lights dimmed, life resumed a seemingly peaceful course for Williams. He attributed everything he’s been able to do up to this point in his life in part to his decision to enlist in the Air Force. “Joining the military is the biggest factor in me fight-
ing,” Williams said. “My trainers, my coaches, the people I’ve met, the experiences I’ve had, and being able to travel have all been thanks to my commitment to the Air Force. Without the Air Force, I wouldn’t be here in Germany. I wouldn’t have the experiences I’ve had in Korea. I wouldn’t have met the people I’ve met in Hill AFB, and I wouldn’t have had the support I had in Georgia.” Williams said his gratitude for the opportunity to train as a mixed martial artist extends to other aspects of his life. “The Air Force has allowed me to finish my education,” Williams said. “I finished my bachelor’s degree this year and my associates as well this year. I’m able to provide for my family, I have a team everywhere I go, and I’ve been to various leadership schools. Everything the Air Force has provided for me has been a direct influence on my success right now.” Williams says he plans to separate from the active-duty force soon and hopes to join the Air Force Reserve to focus his attention on other aspects of his life. In hopes of training for more fights, continuing his education, and following his heart into the information technology industry, Williams said he looks forward to future moments he has with the Air Force. “It’s a never-ending story. Once in the Air Force, you’re always Air Force,” Williams said. “I will continue to pursue my goals, to pursue my dreams and always keep my affiliation with the Air Force.”
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By Air Force Senior Airman Cierra Presentado 455TH AIR EXPEDITIONARY WING
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, May 19, 2015 – Two airmen who were childhood friends and hadn’t seen each other for 18 years have been reunited by their deployments here. Air Force Maj. Gregory Savella, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Fulgencio, 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of network operations, grew up minutes away from each other in Vacaville, California. They said they never thought they would cross paths during their careers, but that after learning from family members that their deployments would reunite them, they were excited and ready to see each other again.
“After I found out Fulgencio was coming to [Bagram], I was pretty stoked to see my friend again and be able to serve here with him. We met up after he was settled in and were able to catch up on each other’s lives and talk about our childhood memories.”
‘I Was Pretty Stoked to See My Friend Again’
lives and careers and starting our own families, it would be difficult.”
“After I found out Fulgencio was coming to [Bagram], I was pretty stoked to see my friend again and be able to serve here with him,” Savella said. “We met up after he was settled in and were able to catch up on each other’s lives and talk about our childhood memories.” When the airmen were boys, their families often got together for gatherings and attended church together. “Our families were really close, and they still are to this day,” Fulgencio said. “Savella was like a big brother to me, and I always looked up to him. Our loved ones are beyond excited that we’re able to reconnect. It’s unbelievable for them.” Living in a small military town, both men said, they knew they wanted to join the service. After joining and having families of their own, however, the two lost contact with one another. “Eventually, I knew we had to let go of our childhood,” Savella said. “Being older than Fulgencio, I left home much sooner than he did to start my career. Although I would have liked to stay in contact with my friend, I knew that with our
— Air Force Maj. Gregory Savella 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander,
Hoping for More Reunions Over their Air Force careers, the two airmen never have returned to Vacaville to visit their loved ones at the same time. They hope to one day have their own families meet and be able to share the memories they had together with their children. “It would be awesome to meet Major Savella’s family, I would like for our children to play and make memories, just like we did growing up,” Fulgencio said. “It would be just like old times having everyone back together.” With Savella approaching the end of his one-year deployment and Fulgencio just starting his six-month tour, the airmen expressed how grateful they were to be able to see each other here. “It’s been awesome, and I hope we run into each other again,” Savella said. “Being able to serve in a combat zone with my friend, who is now my fellow airman, has truly been a pleasure. I wish him nothing but the best, and I hope we see each other again.”
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Childhood friends Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent Fulgencio, left, and Air Force Maj. Gregory Savella pose for a photo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 19, 2015.The men, who grew up together in Vacaville, Calif., hadn’t seen each other for 18 years before being deployed to Bagram.
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633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is looking for volunteers The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element is seeking “Adopt-A-Spot” volunteers to help monitor and maintain the pollinator garden at Bethel Recreation Area and Family Campground. Creating pollinator habitat not only helps the bees, butterflies and flies that pollinate these plants, but also results in beautiful, appealing landscapes. Volunteers or volunteer groups will be responsible for measuring plant growth, documenting wildlife observations, and maintaining the garden during the spring, summer, and fall. Natural Resources will provide all materials and tools. For more information, contact the JBLE-Langley Natural Resources Manager at thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil to register for this event.
Langley Community Events Council Meeting The next Langley Community Events Council is scheduled for June 9, at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Elementary School in Bethel Manor Housing area. The CEC is a great opportunity to learn about community initiatives, programs, activities and facilities. All airmen, spouses and civilians are invited to attend. For more information, please call 764-3990. Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Kuykendall
JBLE Outdoor Pools Open Both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis pools open for the summer May 22 at noon. Note: Weekend operation only until June 15 when full summer operations begins as follows.
The Langley Club Outdoor Pool Tuesday - Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. CLOSED Mondays
The Community Outdoor Pool at the Fort Eustis Club Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 7 p.m. CLOSED Monday and Tuesday Fees and membership Daily Admission - $4 Outdoor Pool Summer Membership Single - $60 Double - $120 Triple - $170 Quadruple - $195 Each additional family member - $20
Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters meet at the Commu¬nity Commons every sec¬ond and fourth Wednesday of the month at noon. For additional information, contact Senior Airman Marissa McNitt at 225-5610, or Staff Sgt. Shanell Howard at 225-7377.
Military Tuition Assistance briefing Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing
Preschoolers from the Russ Child Development center cool off at the Shellbank kiddie pool here June 26.Throughout the summer, children at the Russ Child Development Center take a number of field trips around Langley including walks to the bowling center, library, pool, arts and crafts center and Eagle Park.
to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly understood. Currently, the briefings are conducted in room 130 at the Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 a.m. Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center each Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil. “Wacky Wednesday” returns to the Langley Marina New food and live entertainment returns to the Langley Marina every Wednesday, beginning May 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. For specific dates, meals and entertainers, view the Joint Base Langley Calendar at http://www.jble.af.mil/.
JBLE Ice Hockey Team is looking for members Interested in playing ice hockey? The hockey team is looking for players of all skill levels to assemble the first Joint Base Langley-Eustis hockey team. If interested in joining, email Staff Sgt. Eric Luttrell at eric.luttrell.3@ us.af.mil, or call 225-1221.
MPS Customer Service hours of operation The Langley MPS Customer Service changed the servicing process of customers and the hours of operation due to a large increase of the servicing population. ■ Hours of operation: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ■ Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. ■ CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday - Friday 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday, no CAC only hours
Personnel who need dependent ID cards should complete a DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen after 9:30 a.m. (during the walk-in hours or appointment time). ■ Appointments: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Appointments are for issuing ID cards, DEERs transactions, citizenship applications, SGLI/FSGLI and any other actions done by the MPS Customer Service (except Passport/Visa applications and Awards and Decorations sections). The appointment system allows everyone the opportunity to schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, visit the following link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ building.aspx?BuildingId=573. For more information, call 764-2270.
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 operation 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 Joint Base Langley-Eustis 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.
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EustisCommunity POV Resale Lot relocates The Fort Eustis privately-owned vehicle resale lot has moved back to its original location. The lot is now located at the Community Recreation Center’s parking area at 671 Lee Blvd. Sellers must register vehicles at the recreation center prior to parking in the resale lot. All vehicles advertised for sale will be assigned a parking space. Registration hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call 878-5684.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) –June 3 and 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Training Area 14-A, at 3300 Wilson Ave. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – June 16 and 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Military Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC) – June 2 and 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and wear the proper personal protection equipment. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw-mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.
Bridal Show The Fort Eustis Club will host a Bridal Show, May 31, from 2 to 5 p.m., at 223 Pershing Ave. Tickets are two for $10 online at www.showbride.com or $10 each at the door. Attendees will receive a $300 discount for weddings booked at the club the day of the event. To purchase tickets, pre-register, and view prizes and exhibitors, visit www.showbride.com.
Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts featuring the TRADOC Band beginning June 4. The concerts are free and open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m., Thursdays through Aug. 27 at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The inclement weather site is the Youth Services gym at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, call 501-6949.
Clean the Bay Day The 27th annual Clean the Bay Day will be held June 6,
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Red, White and BBQ event The Fort Eustis USO will host a Red, White and BBQ event June 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 833 Monroe Ave. The event is free and open to all military ID cardholders. Activities will include free food, fun, crafts and games. For more information, call 878-2415.
Army Birthday and Streamer Ceremony The Senior Commander Army Element, Fort Eustis, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band, will host the 240th Army Birthday Celebration June 11, at 7 p.m., at Magnolia Park. The event will include a Streamer Ceremony and will be part of the Music under the Stars summer concert series. The inclement weather site is Anderson Field House. For more information, call 501-6948.
Birthday Run and Cake-cutting Ceremony The Senior Commander Army Element, Fort Eustis will conduct a 2.2 mile run and cake-cutting ceremony June 11 to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 240th birthday. The run will start at 6:30 a.m. at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters parking lot. A cake-cutting ceremony will take place at 7:35 a.m. at the same location. Motorists should expect road closures and brief traffic delays during the run. For more information, call 501-6435 or 501-5819.
Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for June will include: Advanced Individual Training Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., June 16. Children are welcome. Army FamilyTeam Building Leadership Development – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 9-11. Registration is required. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Briefer Trainer Course – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 19. Registration is required. Becoming a Love and Logic Parent- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the Family Advocacy Program 2115 Pershing Ave, 3rd floor. Attending the course will teach the skills needed to become a love and logic parent. For more information contact Iona Ellis at 878-
0324/0807. Care Team Training – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 3. Registration is required. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., June 2 and 16. Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., June 9 and 23. Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, June 18. Expectant Parents Information Class – 9 a.m. to noon, June 12. Registration is required. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, June 25. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 19. New Approaches to Volunteer Recruitment – 10 to 11 a.m., June 26. Registration is required. 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., June 22-25. Registration is required. Volunteer Management Information System Training – 10 to 11 a.m., June 2. Volunteer Management for Family Readiness Group Leaders and Liaisons – 11 a.m. to noon, June 2. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Cotillion Dinner and Dance The Fort Eustis Club will host a Cotillion Dinner and Dance June 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 2123 Pershing Ave. All fathers and daughters and mothers and sons are invited to enjoy an evening filled with tradition, dancing and food. Tickets are $35 for parents and guardians, $30 for children ages 12 and older, $20 for children ages 5 to 11 and $15 for children ages 4 and under. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 878-5700. Summer Youth Volunteer Program Applications are available for the 2015 American Red Cross Summer Youth Volunteer Program scheduled for June 22 through Aug. 28. The program is open to youth ages 13 to 17 and provides an opportunity to excel, learn new skills and give back to the military community. Applicants must be 13 years old as of June 22 and must not be 18 years old prior to Aug. 28. All applications must be submitted by June 2. To register, contact Sheila Keenan at Fort Eustis at 878-3339 or email sheila.keenan@redcross.org, or Judy Theodosakis at Langley Air Force Base at 225-4060 or email judy.theodosakis@us.af.mil.
USO ‘United through Reading’ program The Fort Eustis USO is offering its “United through Reading” program Tuesdays and Thursdays at 833 Monroe Ave. If you are deploying soon, contact the USO to schedule an appointment and have a video recorded of you reading to your children. The sessions are available by appointment only from 10 to 11 a.m. or 2 to 4 p.m., and the USO will mail the video to you. To schedule an appointment, call 878-2415.
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OutsideTheGate Newport News Greek Festival Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will host the Newport News Greek Festival May 28-31 at 60 Traverse Road. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will feature arts and crafts, vendors, music, dancing, authentic Greek food, raffles and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., May 28-30 and noon to 6 p.m., May 31. For more information, visit www.newportnewsgreekfestival.org.
Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival The 16th annual Hampton Blackbeard Pirate Festival will be held May 30-31 in downtown Hampton. The event is free and open to the public. The Blackbeard Grand Pirates’ Ball will take place from 7 to 11 p.m., May 29 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Admission is $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Activities will include pirate reenactors, vendors, live entertainment, a pirate encampment, sea battles, children’s activities and fireworks. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 30 and noon to 6 p.m. May 31. For more information, call 7276348 or visit http://hampton.gov.
Free admission to Peninsula Pilots games The Peninsula Pilots baseball team is offering free admission to active-duty Service members during its home games scheduled for May 29-30. The games will take place from 7:05 to 10 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium at 1889 W. Pembroke Avenue in Hampton. Admission is $3 for family members of active-duty Service members. A free shuttle is available from downtown Hampton through July 10 for all Friday night games. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and gates will open earlier for pre-game fun. For more information, visit http://hampton.gov.
Virginia Beach Patriotic Festival In celebration of Armed Forces personnel and their families, the city of Virginia Beach will host its Patriotic Festival on May 29-31 at the oceanfront. The event will feature free air shows, military displays, music, demonstrations and more. The USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s free Military Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 17th Street and Oceanfront Park. Concert performers will include Alabama, Chase Rice, Colt Ford, Lee Brice and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets are available online at www.patrioticfestival.com. For more information, visit www.patrioticfestival.com.
STEM Community Day and Health Fair Christopher Newport University, in conjunction with Newport News Public Schools, will host STEM Community Day and a Health and Wellness Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 30 at CNU’s Freeman Center. The event is free and open to the public. Join us as we showcase science, technology, engineering and mathematics career fields for children and adults of all ages. The Health and Wellness Fair features screenings and fitness classes. Other activities will include STEM career resourc-
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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com es, interactive performances, demonstrations, robotics competitions student displays and a Mad Science Show. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Shuttle buses will provide free roundtrip transportation from various Newport News public schools. For a complete list of schools and more information, visit www.pcs.cnu.edu/StemCommunityDay.
Asian-American Heritage Month film festival In recognition of Asian-American Heritage Month, the Virginia War Museum will host a film festival at 1 p.m. in May, featuring the contributions of Asian-Americans in the military. The following movies are free with each day’s paid admission: The Silent Glory, May 30 – During World War II, many young Japanese-Americans from internment camps volunteered to fight for the country that had turned its back on them. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team would go on to become one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history. The museum is located at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for active-duty 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.
Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is ongoing through May 31. Many everyday items purchased during this time are exempt from state and local retail sales tax. Residents can stock up on supplies and equipment for protecting their homes and businesses during the severe weather season. Items costing $60 or less are tax exempt including batteries, flashlights, bottled water, buckets, mops, tarps, duct tape, fire extinguishers, cell-phone chargers, smoke detectors and more. Portable generators and inverters costing $1,000 or less are also exempt during the sales tax holiday. For a full list of tax-exempt products, answers to frequently asked questions and guidelines for consumers, visit www.tax.virginia.gov.
Port Warwick Summer Concert Series Virginia Health Services presents its annual Port Warwick Summer Concert Series from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, through Aug. 26 at William Styron Square in Newport News. The family-friendly-concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and food and beverages. Tents are not allowed in the viewing area. The schedule for May and June is listed below: June 3 – Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers June 10 – Seth Stainbeck and Roosterfoot June 17 – Slapnation June 24 – Incognito For more information, visit www.liveonthesquare. org.
Norfolk Harborfest 2015 The 39th annual Norfolk Harborfest is scheduled for June 5-7 at Town Point Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will include live entertainment, tall ship visits, a Parade of Sail, fireworks and family fun. Hours are from noon to 11 p.m. June 5 and 6 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7. For more information, visit www.festevents.org.
Volunteers needed for French tall ship visit Volunteers are needed for the French tall ship Hermione’s visit to Yorktown on June 5-7. The Hermione is a replica of the 18th-century frigate of the same name that carried the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1780. The ship also participated in the naval blockade of Yorktown that prevented British reinforcements from landing. Full day shifts are available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and half day shifts from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 1 to 7 p.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and will be notified by email if selected. A ticket to tour the Hermione and Jamestown Settlement’s Godspeed replica ship will be provided to each volunteer who completes a shift. The following opportunities are available: parking lot and ticket line monitors, ticket distributors and translators for French-speaking guests. To apply, visit www.hermioneyorktown.com or https:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJCH77R. For more information, contact Minnie Sippio at 890-3883.
2nd Annual NASA Langley 5K Moonwalk and Run The 5k moonwalk and run begins June 6, 8 a.m. at 10 West Taylor, Hampton, Va. Awards and prizes will be awarded. Post-race party with food and beverages are included. Register online at www.raceit.com/ Register/?event=31461. For more information, visit our race site: www.nasa. gov/larc/2015-nasa-langley-5k-moonwalk-and-run or contact Jeff Wilfong at jeffrey.j.wilfong@nasa.gov.
‘Shagging on the Riverwalk’ concert series The 10th annual “Shagging on the Riverwalk” beach music concert series will be held at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The concerts are free and open to the public and will take place June 11-25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Colonial Shag Club will provide shag lessons on one of the area’s largest outdoor dance floors. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration building and other designated public parking lots throughout Yorktown. The concert schedule is listed below: June 11 – Original Rhondels June 18 – Mark Roberts Band June 25 – Carolina Soul Band June 26 – Band of Oz For more information, call the York County Parks and Recreation office at 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
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