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JBLE Service members, Scouts participate in Clean the Bay Day – Pages 12-13

TSGT SELECTS

Langley celebrates 198 technical sergeant selects — Page 7

TEAM UP

Langley dental residents, Navy officers team up for training — Page 9

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ARMY APPRECIATION

Young Soldier celebrates Army Birthday, gains appreciation — Page 8

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By Terri Moon Cronk DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

Embracing diversity and inclusion is critical to recruiting and retaining the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at the Pentagon’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event June 9, 2015. Speaking at the fourth annual celebration since the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy that prohibited homosexuals from serving openly in the military, the secretary said the Defense Department must be diverse, open and tolerant to attract the best and brightest people to the national defense mission, garnering applause from military and civilian leaders and White House representatives in the Pentagon auditorium. The 2011 repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” followed years of gay and lesbian service members having to hide who they were, Carter said. “Today,” he added, “we take pride in how they’re free to serve their country openly.” DoD believes no one should serve in silence and everyone should be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, Carter said, noting the department has made a “lasting commitment to living the values we defend.” The Defense Department must be a meritocracy, the secretary said. “We have to focus relentlessly on the mission, which means the thing that matters most about a person is what they can contribute to it,” he added.

Equal Opportunity Policy Adds Sexual Orientation It is a commitment DoD must continually renew, the secretary said. “And that’s why today I’m proud to announce that the Department of Defense has completed the process for updating its military equal opportunity policy to include sexual orientation, ensuring that the department, like the rest of the federal government, treats sexual-orientation-based discrimination the same way it treats discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, age, and national origin,” he said to an applauding audience. Emphasizing that he is “very proud”

DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers the keynote address during the Defense Department’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month ceremony at the Pentagon, June 8, 2015.

of the work the military services have put into the policy in the last several months, Carter said “discrimination of any kind has no place in America’s armed forces.”

History Bears Long Service of Gays, Lesbians Gays and lesbians have long served the nation in uniform, and stories that illustrate their willingness to serve and sacrifice number in the thousands, Carter said. Army Cpl. Lloyd Darling was a Green Beret who died while serving in Vietnam in 1968. His fellow soldiers knew he was gay, and they never forgot his courage under fire amid heavy fighting near the Mekong Delta when the unit was overrun, Carter noted, while Darling stayed back to cover their retreat to safety. “Years later, one of his battle buddies said, ‘He died for us,’” the secretary said. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eric Alva was the first American wounded just hours after the Iraq invasion began in 2003. “Staff Sergeant Alva gave his right leg serving our country, even as he was required to hide his sexual orientation,” Carter said.

And Army Staff Sgt. Tracy Dice Johnson of the North Carolina National Guard became a war widow after her wife, Army Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson, was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan in 2012. “Tracy continues to serve our country in uniform, and she’s now receiving the same survivor benefits as every other family of America’s fallen patriots,” the secretary said, noting that her story is “emblematic of a deep and abiding commitment in recent years – both in this department, and across the country – to recognizing gay and lesbian marriages and families in full accordance with the law.”

Recognizing Family Values for All Carter noted that Defense Department officials work hard to ensure everyone receives the benefits to which they are entitled. “We have been, and remain, strongly committed to making sure that all our military families and spouses can fully and equally receive the benefits their loved ones have earned, from TRICARE [military health plan] coverage to housing allowances to

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3 U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lloyd G. Morant, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant, awards instructors the Army Instructor Badge at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5, 2015.

Eustis NCOA instructors awarded Army Instructor Badge

The badge is awarded as a part of the Training and Doctrine Command Institute for NCO Professional Development’s Instructor Development Recognition Program, which coaches, mentors and trains instructors to teach multiple learning styles.

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DIVERSITY FROM PAGE 2 side-by-side burial at Arlington [National Cemetery],” he said. And when some states wouldn’t issue DoD ID cards to same-sex spouses at National Guard facilities, he added, “we pushed back -- not just because our service members and their families deserved it, but because everyone’s rights had to be protected.”

Begin From Point of Inclusivity

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Lloyd G. Morant, Aviation Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy commandant, awards seven of his instructors the Army Instructor Badge at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5, 2015.The instructors earned the badge by completing 80 hours of professional military education for instructors.

Recognizing that DoD’s openness to diversity is what has allowed it to be the best, everyone in the department must ensure that those who are able and willing to serve have the full and equal opportunity to do so, the secretary emphasized. “And we must start from a position of inclusivity, not exclusivity,” he added. “Anything less is not just wrong -- it’s bad defense policy, and it puts our future

strength at risk.” Developing the military’s future leaders, innovators and strategists also requires the Defense Department to be inclusive, Carter said. “While we don’t know who they’ll be or what they’ll look like, we do know they could come from anywhere,” he said. “It takes decades to grow our senior military leaders, and today, we can’t afford to close ourselves off to anyone. As we remind ourselves how diversity and inclusion help make us stronger, we must also remember another reason why they’re important: because they’re part of our national character.” Gay and lesbian service members who once desired to serve openly were not aberrant or counter to the ideals that the U.S. military has always defended, Carter said. Those ideals are the same ones enshrined in the nation’s founding documents, he

said -- “the belief that we’re all created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The sacrifices that Darling, Alva and Johnson made -- sacrifices of life, limb, and love -- are no different from those that have long been made by Americans in uniform willing to defend the country and its ideals and help make a better world, Carter said. “And whether they fall in combat, or go on to live a long life, in the end the earth makes no distinction in its embraces of our honored patriots, and neither should we,” he added. “So as we celebrate LGBT Pride Month, let us take pride in all who step forward to serve our country -- past, present, and future. As fellow citizens, we honor them, thank them [and] cherish them, today and always.” (Follow Terri Moon Cronk on Twitter: @MoonCronkDoD)

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A Fort Eustis fire truck sits outside the 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fire Department at Fort Eustis, Va., June 8, 2015. Eustis firefighters inspect each fire truck and each piece of equipment they may need after every shift change, after the morning roll-call and debrief with that shift’s chief.

Phillip Hill, 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fire Department firefighter, inspects a fire truck at Fort Eustis, Va., June 8, 2015.The fire team inspects inside each compartment which hold a possible crucial item to saving a life or structure in an emergency

Firefighters inspect to protect Alfonso Soto, 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fort Eustis Fire Department firefighter, inspects equipment at Fort Eustis, Va., June 8, 2015.The Fort Eustis fire trucks contain tools such as chainsaws, in case a power tool is needed in the event of an emergency, such as cutting a tree that has fallen in the road, or using the tools to extract a person from a vehicle.

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A Fort Eustis firefighter helmet sits inside a locker at the 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fire Department at Fort Eustis, Va., June 8, 2015.The helmet is part of the protective gear firefighters must don when responding to emergencies

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15 nations assemble to improve force development By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane U.S. AIR FORCES IN EUROPE AND AIR FORCES AFRICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa hosted 14 allied and partner nations June 2-4, for the inaugural International Professional Military Development (PMD) Symposium here. The PMD course is designed to provide a platform for European and African nations to share best practices, concepts about recruiting, as well as training and developing a professional officer and enlisted force. Senior Master Sgt. Travis Robbins, the USAFE-AFAFRICA international affairs enlisted engagement manager, facilitated the discussions for the forum. “The U.S. presence has drastically reduced its forces and assets around the world, especially in Europe.” Robbins said. “The future guarantees that we will need the support of our allies when working in future conflicts together, and in order to work together, you must first understand each other, and this symposium is a great start to understanding each other.”

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The inaugural event hosted a diverse spread of air forces including the Netherlands, U.K., Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and Zambia. The course offered a variety of topics over the three days including an overview of building an enlisted force, recruiting, enlisted and officer education, and promotions. The symposium also allowed the group to tour units that are unique to the Ramstein area. On the second day they toured the 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, Kissling NCO Academy and the 435th Contingency Response Group. The NCOA was an important part of the symposium due to the focus on development of Airmen. Gen. Frank Gorenc, the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, hit on that topic during his remarks to the group. “Developing Airmen is not just making a checklist,” Gorenc said. “This is the development of our people so they can tackle the known challenges, but it is also to educate them enough to be able to handle challenges that aren’t covered

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Gen. Frank Gorenc, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, speaks to senior enlisted and officers from multiple countries throughout Europe and Africa during a the inaugural International Professional Military Development (PMD) Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 4, 2015.The inaugural PMD course was designed to bring allied and partner nations together to exchange ideas and best practices with the goal of improving their militaries.

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Senior enlisted and officers from multiple countries throughout Europe and Africa listen to a brief about the NCO professional military education course during the inaugural International Professional Military Development (PMD) Symposium at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 3, 2015.This inaugural PMD course was designed to bring allied and partner nations together to exchange ideas and best practices with the goal of improving their militaries.

by a checklist. They need these complex skills to critically think about these things.” Gorenc explained that those challenges have been ever present on the European and African continents over the past year, citing the Russian intervention in Crimea, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and Ebola. “We don’t know what the next challenge is,” Gorenc said, “but whatever solution is aspired to by the coalition of the willing, airpower will play a big part in it.” Gorenc said that the Air Force is often

accused of chasing the latest and greatest technology and admits that while that may be true; the most important thing we can focus on is the development of our Airmen. “No matter how big our air forces are, whether it’s 350 or 300,000, we all share one common denominator: people,” Robbins said. “With 29 international partners from 14 different countries it’s amazing how much you learn about cultural diversity. Part of USAFE-AFAFRICA’s ‘Forward, Ready, Now!’ mission is to build partnerships and it is events like these that keep that mission alive.”

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U.S. Air Force technical sergeant selects line up while Chief Master Sgt. Orlando Pabon, 633rd Medical Group superintendent, offers them advice to follow in their new rank at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 9, 2015. Pabon said the promoted individuals’ families deserve credit for the rank because they too made sacrifices for the betterment of the Air Force.

Langley celebrates 198 technical sergeant selects Photo by Airman 1st Class Devin S. Michaels

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Young Soldier celebrates Army Birthday, gains appreciation U.S. Army Pfc. Michael King, McDonald Army Health Center Medical Material logistics technician, poses for a photo at Fort Eustis, Va., June 8, 2015. King and members from his unit took part in a run to help celebrate the Army Birthday, but the birthday was not the only reason he was motivated to run. King’s son is his everyday motivation.

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Young Soldier celebrates Army Birthday, gains appreciation by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This year, several units took part in a 2.2 mile run to honor the U.S. Army’s 240th Birthday at Fort Eustis, Virginia, June 11, 2015. For some this was simply a way to celebrate the Amy’s legacy, but for others like newly enlisted U.S. Army Pfc. Michael King, it was a time to think about motivation for joining the ranks. For King, even before the race started he knew his reason for joining would fuel him through the race. “I will likely start the run, remembering why I was out there, the [Army] birthday, but what will push me through the entirety of it, is my son, the one who is my motivation for everything,” said King. King, a McDonald Army Health Center Medical Ma-

terial logistics technician, who has only been in the Army for a little over a year, joined the ranks after witnessing different sections of his civilian job lay people off. As this concerned him, he started to think about what would happen if he was laid off. King realized that he didn’t know what he would do, and knew that uncertainty in job security wasn’t fair to his son, so he looked into an option he never considered before. “I always said I would never join the military, it was just never in my plans” said King. “There was a time in my life, where I would say I was very much, less patriotic. But, things change, and I want to always make sure my son is comfortable.” King especially didn’t look to join the Army first, but it was the only branch that could get him a job right

away. King’s opinion changed as he made his way through boot camp and Advanced Individual Training. He started to learn what it meant to be a Soldier and gained a sense of pride for the uniform he wears. “Now I love to put this flag on every morning,” said King as he pointed to the Velcro U.S. flag on his uniform. “Every day I try and be the model Soldier they made us in to.” To his son, King is more than a Soldier, he is his “super hero.” “When I video chat with my son, he is always telling me that I look like his action figures,” said King. “I am often still in my uniform when I talk to him. It makes me happy to know he sees me that way. I want him to always see me that way because it helps motivate me to continue to be a great Soldier that is here to help defend my country.” Having been in the service about a year, King is unsure of what the future holds, but in the present, he is proud to be a Soldier running in celebration of the Army’s birthday, another reminder of why he joined.

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Carter ‘incredibly optimistic’ about America’s position By Karen Parrish DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2015 – Defense Secretary Ash Carter summarized the Defense Department’s dynamic role in stabilizing global security while implementing U.S. national strategy during remarks here yesterday. Speaking at an event hosted by the Center for the National Interest, where he accepted that organization’s 2015 Distinguished Service Award, the secretary also sounded several notes of caution as he addressed issues of concern that affect people around the world. Carter said in his opinion, the United States is in “much better shape than many will admit.” “This may be controversial … [to] a body of realists, and maybe a little surprising coming from a secretary of defense,” he said, “but I am incredibly optimistic about America’s position in the world today.” People, Technology “The greatest thing about the U.S. military, the finest fighting force the world has ever known, is its people,” the secretary said. “But second comes the technology.” Carter, who previously served in the Pentagon as chief of acquisition, logistics and technology, as well as deputy defense secretary, noted that the department itself doesn’t make any of its own weapons, hardware and software. Unlike the nationalized arms supply established under the Soviet Union, he said, “our system is one where we buy from companies that are subject to all the other pressures of companies that have to live in competitive capital markets. … That is the great strength of our country.” Security and Opportunity The United States is a powerhouse on the global network because it has remarkable, unparalleled strengths,” Carter said, noting that the U.S. economy has made great gains since recovering from the worst recession since the Great Depression. Continued progress is assured, he added, “because of America’s dynamic and innovative businesses, world-class universities, and the domestic energy revolution now underway.” U.S. forces have improved readiness, maintained an unmatched operational edge and preserved unrivaled capabilities, he noted. “No other military possesses this

kind of skill and agility backed by experience,” he said. Strategic Outreach The best way to ensure a better future for the planet is to seize a strong place of comparative advantage in the burgeoning markets represented by an exploding global middle class, the secretary told the audience. During his recent travels in the Asia-Pacific region, Carter signed a joint vision statement in Vietnam and concluded a 10year defense cooperation framework in India. “There,” he said, “we’re protecting our country, and our allies and our partners, and supporting a regional security architecture, built on a foundation of rules and norms, that has helped so many in the region to rise and prosper. “Regardless of what is going on … in other parts of the world,” said he continued, “for decade upon decade, during Democratic and Republican presidencies, in time of surplus and deficit, war and peace, it is the United States that has helped maintain stability, and the resulting prosperity, in the Asia-Pacific, uninterruptedly, for seven decades. Our rebalance, so-called, to the region is simply about making sure we always will.” Middle East The United States also is taking a balanced approach in the Middle East in the campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Carter said. “We strike from the air while on the ground, we’re advising and assisting the Iraqi security forces,” he said, “because we know that only they can secure their country in the long run -- because their leadership is the only path to ISIL’s lasting defeat.” The secretary emphasized that civilian safety and working with the Iraqi government have been paramount considerations throughout that campaign. “We’re trying to take great care to protect the lives of fellow human beings, in stark contrast to our enemy,” he said. “And alongside a global coalition of allies and partners, we’re working by, with and through the government of Iraq, because we believe that a multisectarian Iraq -- while, in fact, difficult to preserve -- is better than the alternatives.” SEE AMERICA’S POSITION PAGE 11

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AMERICA’S POSITION FROM PAGE 10 Defending Interests and Values in Europe “We’re defending our interests and our values in Europe as well -- standing with those eager to keep moving forward, and against those who would turn back the clock,” Carter said. “The Kremlin and [Russian President] Vladimir Putin, are challenging NATO, the United States and the international order,” he continued. “But this past year has demonstrated once again the solidarity of NATO and its partners in Europe. And only a few years after some questioned the relevance of the trans-Atlantic alliance, NATO has been re-energized, and we’re doing a great deal together, including exercises, joint training, and capability enhancement.” Threat Factors Although he remains optimistic, Carter said, he acknowledged that the world presents many challenges, ticking off a list of persistent threats. “North Korea continues to provoke, ISIL’s barbarism outrages the world, [and] Russia’s aggressive actions have upset more than two decades of peace and stability in

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Europe,” he said. “In Asia, disputes over rocks and shoals are complicated by evolving power dynamics, as several regional powers rise. … Terrorism, foreign fighters, cyberattacks, and other ills threaten lives and the security of many around the world – including in the United States.” Leading Security Efforts Since returning to government as the 25th secretary of defense, Carter said, his travels have reminded him that the nation’s strengths are multiplied by an unrivaled network of allies and partners. “From Japan, Korea, Australia, India and others in the Asia-Pacific; to our NATO alliance in Europe; to our global coalition against ISIL and other close partnerships in the Middle East, we have these strong and deepening relationships for several reasons,” he said. “First, nobody’s more capable, as I said,” Carter told the audience. “We have unparalleled people, technology, training and experience. Second, our antagonists and competitors push many states towards us, giving us so many friends and partners and leaving countries like China and Russia, not to mention North Korea, to stand

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largely alone. And third, nations seek our friendship, not because of our power alone, but because of the gravitational pull of our country’s ideals, and values, and goodwill.” Strategic Perspective Although its unrivaled advantages and global network of friends make America’s global strength unique, Carter said, it’s important to maintain perspective, looking upon the whole world, being cleareyed about strengths and vulnerabilities, and avoiding the complacency that has overtaken so many established powers throughout history. “We must not allow that to happen,” he said. “Strategy, now as in the past, is about perspective. Keeping perspective means keeping all the world in synoptic view. It also means knowing which mix of foreign policy tools is best for a given situation. It means understanding where our challenges today fall in the context of history – and how we can use history’s lessons to pursue today’s opportunities.” Preventive Defense It means appreciating that preventing the development of serious dangers, when

possible, is more efficient and effective than confronting them later, Carter said. “Too many tend to forget this last point,” he said, “but by standing strong today with diplomacy, economic tools and our military, we can forestall worse problems down the road.” That approach served the United States well in the aftermath of World War II, the secretary said. “That’s the approach that [former defense secretary] Bill Perry and I termed ‘preventive defense’ years back, in a book we wrote when we left government service 20 years ago. Preventive defense, like preventive medicine, meant averting dangerous developments before they required drastic remedies.” But just as preventive medicine does not ensure perfect health, he cautioned, preventive defense is not a guarantee of American security. “What it can do,” he explained, “is appreciate the uncertainty inherent in the international system and help us pursue balance between interests and principles, between excellence in action and prudence in restraint, and between today’s security and the future’s threats.”

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U.S. Army Capt. Wayne Griffin, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment commander, and his son, Wayne III, pick up trash during Clean the Bay Day at Fort Eustis, Va.This year, participants from Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base collected approximately 2,750 pounds of trash and debris. Photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

U.S. Service members and their families along with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts clean the Fort Eustis, Va., shoreline June 6, 2015. Volunteers cleaned the shorelines at Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base as a part of Clean the Bay Day, a state-wide conservation effort.

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Airmen search for trash around Memorial Park during the 27th annual “Clean the Bay Day” at Langley Air Force Base,Va. More than 100 volunteers participated to pick up trash along Langley’s coastline. RIGHT,TOP: An U.S. Air Force Airman picks up trash during the 27th annual “Clean the Bay Day” at Langley Air Force Base,Va. Since 1989, “Clean the Bay Day” has engaged approximately 140,000 volunteers who have removed more than 6.2 million pounds of debris from more than 6,500 miles of shoreline. RIGHT, BOTTOM: Jourdan Griffin, daughter of U.S. Army Capt.Wayne Griffin, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment commander collects trash along the Fort Eustis,Va., shoreline.The shoreline borders the Chesapeake Bay, the county’s largest estuary with 1,500 square miles of wetlands.

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Joiint Base Langley-Eustis Soldiers, Airmen and their families tteamed up with Boy-and-Cub Scouts troops to participate in th he 27th Annual Clean the Bay Day at the Fort Eustis and Lang gley Air Force Base, Virginia shorelines June 6. Clean the Bay Day is a Virginia-wide initiative to conserve the natural n habitats and water quality within the Chesapeake Bay. “W What you see is not permanent. If you don’t take care of it, it’’s going to go away,” said Don Johnson, 733rd Civil Engineer Division Fort Eustis Clean the Bay Day coordinator, of the coun ntry’s largest estuary with 1,500 square miles of wetlands houssing approximately 250 species of marine life and 300 species of birds along with ground animals along the shores. “T The Chesapeake Bay is a vital resource for everyone on the East E Coast,” added U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Trevor Webber, 633rd d Civil Engineer Squadron Langley Air Force Base Clean the Bay B coordinator.” By having events like Clean the Bay Day, we aare helping the environment, but also making the peninsula a better b place to live.” Th his year, more than 175 volunteers cleaned the JBLE shoreliness picking up approximately 2,750 pounds of debris. “W We are a part of the Hampton Roads community,” said Webber. “The military is a big impact on the Bay and a lot of peop ple are looking at us to be environmental stewards for the

peninsula. The installation is our home and it is our responsibility to keep our shores clean so everyone in the Chesapeake Bay can enjoy them.” While volunteers scoured the wetlands retrieving potato chip bags and soda cans, they saw box turtles, herrings and blue crabs. As they saw the wildlife in a now near-pristine environment, volunteers had the opportunity to ask environmentalists about animals, plants and their habitats. “The big purpose of events like this is education,” said Webber. “We need to educate the population in order for them to make a difference. We have a lot of volunteers, and this is a great way to keep them involved.” According to Johnson, education is especially important among the younger generation, including the Scouts who participated in the event because youth are the key to ensuring initiatives like Clean the Bay Day continue throughout the years. “With the younger generations it’s easy to instill that sustainability idea,” said Johnson. “Here, they get their questions answered and see why it’s important to care for the ecosystem.” Cub Master Michael Lajole said the day was a great opportunity for the scouts to learn and give back to the community. As the scouts and Service members collected their bags of debris, they left that Saturday morning having made a difference in their community and the wildlife that surrounds it.

Jourdan Griffin, daughter of U.S. Army Capt. Wayne Griffin, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment commander, participates in Clean the Bay Day at Fort Eustis, Va. This was the 27th annual Clean the Bay Day, a Virginia wide conservation effort.

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AF welcomes new US Army publishes energy security and surgeon general sustainability strategy By Larine Barr,

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Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger was promoted by Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer, as the 22nd Air Force surgeon general, in a ceremony June 8, at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Ediger has been the Air Force deputy surgeon general since July 2012, and replaces Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Travis, who retired June 5 after 39 years of service. “Mark became interested in medicine at age 12, and he knew he wanted to be a doctor in high school, so he was very focused at a young age,” Spencer said during the ceremony. “Mark is a great officer and great leader. He is the right person to take over and will be a fantastic surgeon general for the Air Force.” As surgeon general, Ediger will serve as functional manager of the Air Force Medical Service. In this capacity, he will advise the secretary of the Air Force and Air Force chief of staff, as well as the assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs on matters pertaining to the medical aspects of the air expeditionary force and the health of Air Force people. The general has authority to commit resources worldwide for the AFMS, to make decisions affecting the delivery of medical services, and to develop plans, programs and procedures to support worldwide medical service missions. He will manage a $6.6 billion, 44,000-person integrated health care delivery system serving 2.6 million beneficiaries at 75 military treatment facilities worldwide.

“The Air Force Medical Service provides trusted care, anywhere. Trust can’t be assumed, it is earned every day. I am privileged and honored to serve and I pledge my continued commitment to the health and resilience of our Airmen and their families.” — Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger 22nd Air Force surgeon general

“The Air Force Medical Service provides trusted care, anywhere,” said Ediger during the ceremony after his family pinned on his third star. “Trust can’t be assumed, it is earned every day. I am privileged and honored to serve and I pledge my continued commitment to the health and resilience of our Airmen and their families.” Ediger has served as the aerospace medicine consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General, commanded two medical groups and served as command surgeon for three major commands. He deployed in support of operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. He also holds a rating of chief flight surgeon with more than 800 flying hours, including 90 combat support hours and 38 combat hours in the C-130 Hercules, MH-53, F-15 Eagle, T-38 Talon and KC135 Stratotanker.

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The U.S. Army has published and released its strategic roadmap to future energy security and sustainability. The Energy Security and Sustainability (ES2) Strategy will foster a more adaptable and resilient force, prepared for a future defined by complexity, uncertainty and rapid change. “This strategy represents a turning point,” Under Secretary of the Army, Brad R. Carson, and Army Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, said in a letter to Army leaders. They explain, “The Army is evolving from a historic framework that viewed resource considerations as constraints on operational effectiveness – to a perspective that considers the critical role of energy, water, and land resources as mission enablers. Such an integrated perspective requires balanced decisions to achieve the greatest military benefit while keeping faith with civilian communities.” “We must be able to accomplish our missions in a world defined by uncertain, adverse, and dynamic conditions. Maintaining our tactical and strategic edge heavily depends upon the wise use of our resources — energy, water, and land — to preserve future choices through superior knowledge, technologies, and execution,” they said. With this perspective in mind, the ES2 Strategy positions the Army to enhance its current and future capabilities, readiness, and performance by building upon

its ability to employ resources effectively to support all aspects of operations through effective system design and integration of resource considerations into behaviors and decision processes. The strategy outlines five goals, which will be achieved through steady progress across the Army enterprise — materiel, readiness, human capital, services and infrastructure — with targeted measures and metrics as guides. These goals are Inform Decisions, Optimize Use, Assure Access, Build Resiliency and Drive Innovation. The ES2 Strategy expands on and replaces the 2009 Army Energy Security Implementation Strategy by including operational energy and sustainability while strengthening the focus on resource management for the Army. The document complements the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army Installations, Energy and Environment Strategy 2025 and the Army Strategy for the Environment by emphasizing energy and including recognition of water and land as equally essential resources. The ES2 Strategy is being electronically distributed throughout the Army. The next step will be to implement the strategy across all Commands, operations, and installations. In their letter, Under Secretary Carson and Gen. Allyn point out, “Measuring performance is vital to evaluating Army achievement. Headquarters, Department of the Army organizations and Army Commands will develop metrics to monitor progress in their areas of responsibility.

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Command establishes enlisted pathways to become a cyber operations specialist by David Ruderman U.S. ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. Army Human Resources Command, or HRC, has announced the personnel transition strategy and procedures for reclassification to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, or MOS 17C, cyber operations specialist, for active-duty Army enlisted personnel. The transition strategies only apply to Soldiers presently serving with the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, 7th Cyber Brigade and Joint Force HeadquartersCyber in the ranks of private through master sergeant; however, the reclassification process is open to all enlisted Soldiers, who meet the eligibility criteria. “The Army continues to gain tremendous momentum recruiting an innovative and agile cyber work force,” said Brig. Gen. Karen Gibson, deputy commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber, U.S. Army Cyber Command. “The reclassification decision to Military Occupational Specialty 17C, and the newly announced military personnel, or MILPER, message, demonstrate the Army’s investment in training Soldiers to combat the growing cyber threat. “This move demonstrates the Army’s commitment to operating in cyberspace by investing in the most critical component necessary to work within the operational domain – a talented, trained and highly-focused corps of world-class operators dedicated to the mission,” said Col. Douglas Stitt, director of HRC’s Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate. Specific requirements and detailed guidance for the transition process are spelled out in MILPER 15-165.

TRANSITIONING INTO A CYBER SPECIALIST “By the end of September, HRC will transition allapproved Soldiers, presently in those units, in the rank of private through sergeant first class, who possess additional skill identifier E6 [interactive on-net operator E6 ASI] to MOS 17C. These Soldiers will retain their E6 ASI,” said Jim Bragg, Retention and Reclassification Branch chief in HRC’s Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate. At the same time, HRC will transition, like ranked

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Soldiers, to MOS 17C, who are presently assigned to work roles as interactive operators and access network operators; exploitation analysts, digital network exploitation analysts, cyber defense analysts and cyber security analysts; and cyber planners, he said. “Transitioning Soldiers, in these categories, will incur no additional service remaining requirement [SRR] and will not be required to recoup any enlistment or re-enlistment bonus applicable to their present term of service,” said Brandon Race, SRB and Critical Skills Retention Bonus program manager with HRC’s Enlisted Personnel Management Directorate Retention and Reclassification Branch.

“Transitioning Soldiers, in these categories, will incur no additional service remaining requirement [SRR] and will not be required to recoup any enlistment or re-enlistment bonus applicable to their present term of service.” — Brandon Race SRB and Critical Skills Retention Bonus program manager

Unit commanders will be responsible for verifying certifications, training and job qualifications of transitioning Soldiers, he said. “In addition, promotable sergeants first class and master sergeants, in those units, may request a voluntary reclassification to MOS 17C. They will have to submit a DA Form 4187, personnel action, through the Army Cyber Command to the Office of the Chief of Cyber, U.S. Army Cyber School. These senior NCOs [noncommissioned officers] will incur an addition-

al three-year service obligation upon reclassification; however, they will not have to recoup any type of bonus received for their current term of service,” Bragg said. “The Army establishment of cyber as a new career field enables the assignment management and professional development of these uniquely-qualified Soldiers within a singular career branch,” said Lt. Col. Tim Groves, Cyber Branch chief of HRC’s Officer Personnel Management Directorate. Each unit will be required to submit a consolidated roster of MOS 17C-eligible Soldiers to the Office of the Chief of Cyber, OCC, before the window closing, Aug. 15, he said. Any qualified enlisted Soldiers, not transitioned to MOS 17C by that date, will have to follow the reclassification procedures outlined in MILPER 15-164.

RECLASSIFICATION INTO MOS 17C, CYBER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST “Our first steps, on the enlisted side, include transitioning Soldiers already trained and invested in our Cyber Mission Force, as well as opportunities to reclassify for those wanting to join this new branch,” said Sgt. Maj. Brett McIntire, sergeant major of the Cyber School in the Army Cyber Center of Excellence on Fort Gordon, Georgia. “Both transition and reclassification paths continue our commitment to high-end technical training and talent development.” “The Army is simultaneously encouraging enlisted Soldiers, with the requisite skills, to reclassify as cyber operations specialists and come under the MOS 17C umbrella to execute both offensive and defensive cyber operations that support the full spectrum of military operations across all domains,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Fischer, professional development NCO for HRC’s Cyber Branch. Enlisted Soldiers, in the rank of staff sergeant and below, must meet noncommissioned officer education system qualifications for promotion, including structured self-development courses. Soldiers must also ensure they do not exceed the following time in service limits: less than four years for privates and specialists; less than 10 years for sergeants; and less than 15 years for staff sergeants, Bragg said. Sergeants first class must be graduates of the Advanced Leader Course with at least nine, but no more

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“These expanded recruiting efforts allow the Army to manage the talent pool required for daily operations in the cyber domain,” said Gibson. “This stood up in an amazingly fast time by Army standards,” Fischer said. “Usually the establishment of a career management field takes years, and they’ve done this in one year. So obviously, a lot of change has happened and a lot of change is expected to happen very quickly with the CMF as it continues to establish.”

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Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team members and athletes from the NFL joined forces to compete in the 3rd annual Amputee Warrior Softball Classic June 6 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Maryland. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer threw out the first pitch alongside the mayor of Bowie, Mayor G. Frederick Robinson. “What better game to celebrate and honor our wounded warriors than this,” Spencer said. With three historic words, Spencer started the game. “Let’s play ball,” Spencer said. “Good luck to both teams -- we have some great ball players here and we look forward to a really great game.” The charity event benefited the Yellow Ribbon Fund, Disabled Sports USA, Connected Warrior Foundation and Operation Second Chance. According to Spencer, community

events like this allow the American people to connect with the military and its service members. The events shed light on what American warriors from all services sacrifice for their country. “It is really important to connect the American people with their military and in this case, let them see that they (wounded warriors) gave great sacrifice for us to be able to come here and enjoy a game,” Spencer said. “This event to them helps build their morale, helps get our wounded warriors back into the swing of things,” Spencer continued. “There is great interaction with the NFL players and there are many similarities in what we do. We both work and train hard every day and that allows us to perform at very high levels when ultimately asked to execute our missions.” Spencer continued, stating his love for showing support to wounded warriors at events like the softball game, and also showing respect for the great sacrifice SEE BALLGAME PAGE 19

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Mike Dreyer, Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team, representing the Air Force, shakes hands with his team members during team introductions at the 3rd annual Amputee Warrior Softball Classic June 6, 2015, at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md.

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This event is just the beginning of these warriors competing and being honored in June. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games, held later in June, is another outlet to catch these heroes in action. The 2015 DOD Warrior Games will be held at Marine Corp Base Quantico, Virginia, from June 19-28. The Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for approximately 250 athletes representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/ Coast Guard, Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Command wounded service members and veterans.

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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 a 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 and to register for the event, contact the JBLE-Langley Natural Resources Manager at thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil.

JBLE Outdoor Pools Open Both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis pools open for full summer operations as follows.

The Langley Club Outdoor Pool Tuesday - Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. CLOSED Mondays

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Outdoor Pool Summer Membership Single - $60 Double - $120 Triple - $170 Quadruple - $195 Each additional family member - $20

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Brittany Ables, Langley lifeguard, watches over the swimmers at the base pool July 14. On duty lifeguards is one way that Langley provides water safety for the swimmers.

4 to 7 p.m. For specific dates, meals and entertainers, view the Joint Base Langley Calendar at http://www.jble. af.mil/.

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.

Interested in playing ice hockey? The JBLE 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.

til 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.

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Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing 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 eachTuesday 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

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. un-

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 LangleyEustis 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 Cotillion Dinner and Dance The Fort Eustis Club will host a Cotillion Dinner and Dance on 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.

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Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., June 19 to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at Magnolia Park and the inclement weather site is Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 878-6880.

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Individuals and teams interested in participating in the 2015 intramural soccer league must submit a letter of intent by June 15. Letters can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or emailed to devin.k.robinson. naf@mail.mil. The league is open to Department of Defense cardholders on Fort Eustis ages 18 and older. A coaches meeting will take place at 11 a.m., June 18 at Anderson Field House. For more information, contact Devin Robinson at 878-0013.

The National Board of the Rocks, Inc. will host a luncheon June 23, from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club. The Honorary Rock of the Year Award will be presented to Gen. David G. Perkins, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general. The cost is $13 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by June 15 to Retired Col. Julius Coats at julius.e.coats. ctr@mail.mil or 817-5690. For more information about the Rocks Inc., visit www.rocksinc.org.

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The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will host a Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., June 16 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., June 18. Both seminars will take place at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave., room 118. Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The free seminars are open to active-duty Service members, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their family members. To register, call 878-5579/5687.

McDonald Army Health Center Pharmacy Services will host Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 26 at the Fort Eustis Exchange.The Joint Base Langley-Eustis community can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for safe disposal. For more information, contact Pharmacy Services at 314-7900. 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 through Aug. 27. The concerts are free and open to the public and will be held at 7 p.m., Thursdays 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.

Army Education Fair The Bateman Army Education Center will host an Education Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 18 at 1500 Madison Ave. The event is open to everyone. College representatives will be available to assist with academic programs and classes for every level and interest. For more information, call 878-2083.

MCAHC training closure notice Due to mandatory Army training, all services at McDonald Army Health Center will close at noon, June 18. Normal operations will resume June 19. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-645-4584 to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visit an Urgent Care Center during this time. To schedule or reschedule appointments online, visit https://www.tricareonline.com/portal/page/portal/TricareOnline/Portal. In case of an emergency, patients should dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room.

597th Trans. Bde. Change of Command The 597th Transportation Brigade will conduct a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m., June 19, at McClellan Fitness Center. Col. Jason R. Vick will transfer command to Col. Stephen J. Riley. For more infor-

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Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) –June 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 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 you 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.

Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for June will include: Advanced IndividualTraining Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., June 16. Children are welcome. Army Family Team 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. 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.

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.

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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com 10 p.m. and Pink Floyd’s “The Vision Bell” at 11:30 p.m., All shows are $6 each. The Wild Side Café will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Story Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m., June 20 to hear a nature-related story. This event is recommended for ages 2 and older and is included in museum admission. Frogs are Herptiles Too! – Visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 27 to learn about herpetology, the science field that studies amphibians and reptiles. The Virginia Herpetological Society will discuss the important work they do to protect frogs and other animals. Other activities will include family-friendly presentations and special crafts. This event is included with regular museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Extended summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 25 through Aug. 27. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Sandy Bottom Nature Park is offering the following classes and programs at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton: Kayak Quick Start Beginner’s Course – 10 a.m. to noon, June 13, ages 8 and older, $8 per person, and registration is required. A certified American Canoe Association instructor will teach a two-hour beginner’s course in kayaking. The course will cover terminology, proper paddling techniques, basic strokes and assisted and solo rescues. Kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be provided. Participants are asked to bring water, sunscreen and bug spray and be prepared to get wet. An adult must accompany all minor children. The registration deadline is June 12 by 3 p.m. Campfire Fun and Wetlands Hayride – 8 to 9:30 p.m., June 19, all ages, $5 per person, and registration is required. The community is invited to enjoy an evening of stories and songs around the campfire followed by an old-fashioned hayride. Toasted marshmallows, lemonade and coffee will be provided. The registration deadline is June 18 by 3 p.m. Turtle Painting – 11 a.m. to noon, June 20, ages 3 and older, $2 per person, and registration is required. Visitors can learn about our native turtles, followed by turtle painting. Each participant will receive a picture painted by the turtles. The registration deadline is June 19 by 3 p.m. Meet the Animals – 1 to 2 p.m., June 21, all ages, $2 per person, and registration is required. Participants can meet at the Nature Center to learn about the park’s history and see the animals. The park ranger will then lead a hike to the education area to view the native non-releasable wildlife. The registration deadline is June 19 by 3 p.m. Native Pollinators – 10 to 11 a.m., June 27, all ages, $2 per person, and registration is required. Uncover the world of Mason bees and learn why they are extraordinary pollinators. Guests can also get an up close look at their habitat and watch larva grow. The registration deadline is June 26 by 3 p.m. To register and for more information, call 825-4657 or visit www.hampton.gov/sandybottom.

The Paragon City Center 12 theater complex is hosting a free summer movie series for children at 11810 Fountain Way in Newport News. The movies will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays on a first-come, first-serve basis. Camp directors must contact management for field trip pricing. The schedule is listed below: June 23-25 – Rio 2 June 30-July 2 – How to Train Your Dragon 2 July 7-9 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid July 14-16 – Mr. Peabody and Sherman July 21-23 – Penguins of Madagascar July 28-30 – Night at the Museum: Secret of theTomb Aug. 4-6 – Book of Life Aug. 11-13 – The Croods Aug. 18-20 - Epic For more information, visit paragontheaters.com.

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The Virginia War Memorial will host an Artifacts Roadshow from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 13 at 621 Belvidere Street in Richmond. The event is free and open to the public. War Memorial curator Jesse Smith and military collectables expert Robert House of Virginia Beach will review and offer their opinions on the origins and history of military-related items from all eras. Appraisals and monetary evaluations will not be given. For more information, visit www.vawarmemorial.org.

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 17 – Slapnation June 24 – Incognito For more information, visit www.liveonthesquare.org.

Virginia Living Museum events Star Party and Laser Light Shows – Free observing begins at sunset on June 13 at the museum. The Fab Four fills the theater with music in “Laser Beatles” at 6:30 p.m. Take a tour of the current night sky in “Laser Vinyl” at 8:30 p.m., followed by “Laser Zeppelin” at

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‘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 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.

TNCC Entrepreneurs Workshop Thomas Nelson Community College’s Veterans Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy will host an Entrepreneurs Workshop from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, June 15 through July 2. The workshop is free and open to all active-duty Service members, veterans, retirees and their dependents. It will be held at TNCC’s Historic Triangle Campus at 4601 Opportunity Way in Williamsburg. Students will learn how to develop critical entrepreneurial skills that are vital to starting a business or becoming an innovative leader in today’s workforce. To register, contact Sherri Thrift at 258-6601 or thrifts@tncc.edu.

Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival The 26th annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival will take place June 19-21 at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. Activities will include Cajun and Creole cooking demonstrations, food vendors, family fun and entertainment. Thirty minute cruises will be offered aboard the Carrie B, a 19th-century Mississippi paddle boat replica. The cost is $5 per person. The festival is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m., June 19. Tickets are required for the following hours: June 19 – 5 to 10 p.m. June 20 – noon to 10 p.m. June 21 – noon to 6 p.m. For ticket pricing and more information, visit www.festevents.org.

‘Slide the City’ in downtown Hampton “Slide the City,” a family-friendly slip-and-slide water party, is coming to downtown Hampton June 20 at Settler’s Landing Bridge near the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The bridge will be transformed into a 1000-feet vinyl padded water slide and participants can bring buckets, floaties and water guns. Single, triple and unlimited slider tickets are available and visitors will receive a wristband, tube, mouth guard, tattoo and a drawstring bag. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and a children’s area will be provided at Mill Point Park. The early registration deadline is May 16. For more information, ticket pricing and to register, visit www.slidethecity.com.

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