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Doctrine denes Army ethic in new chapter Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editorial Staff
A major revision of Army Doctrine Reference Publication,The Army Profession, includes a new chapter on the Army ethic.
By Bill Ackerly MISSION COMMAND CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
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A major revision of Army Doctrine Reference Publication, or ADRP 1, the Army Profession, includes a new chapter on the Army ethic. “With the addition of Chapter 2 to ADRP 1, we now have a concisely articulated, easily accessible, and understandable expression of the Army ethic,” said Brig. Gen. Bill Burleson, director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence, or MC CoE. The Center for Army Profession and Ethic, or CAPE, serves as the primary proponent for doctrine on the Army profession. The revision reflects nearly two years of widespread collaboration across the Army. “It’s hard to write doctrine on how you make judgments,” noted a participant at an Army profession symposium last year. “The heart of the Army profession is the Army ethic, which guides Soldiers and Army civilians in making right decisions and taking right actions in the conduct of the mission, in the performance of duty, and in all aspects of life,” said Col. John Vermeesch, CAPE director. ADRP 1 is published not only in PDF format on the Army Publishing Directorate, but also in ePub format, which can be read on any mobile device. As the Army moves further into the 21st century, the Army is in a period of strategic transition, which presents tremendous opportunities for the profession. The Army should be the nation’s leading institution for leader, human capital, and ethical development. The Army must intensify its understanding of what it means for the Army to be a profession and ensure all Soldiers and leaders understand their respective responsibilities. ADRP 1 describes the essential characteristics, which identify and establish the Army as a military profession: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Trust Honorable service Military expertise Stewardship Esprit de corps
“With the addition of Chapter 2 to ADRP 1, we now have a concisely articulated, easily accessible, and understandable expression of the Army ethic.” — Brig. Gen. Bill Burleson Director of MCCoE U.S. Army photo
Consistently demonstrated, the characteristics of the Army profession reflect American values, the Army ethic, and the Army’s approach to accomplishing its mission in support and defense of the Constitution. Trust is the bedrock of the Army’s relationship with the American people. Within the Army profession, mutual trust is the organizing principle necessary to build cohesive teams. The Army’s ability to fulfill its strategic role and discharge its responsibilities to the nation depends on: ■ Trust between Soldiers. ■ Trust between Soldiers and leaders. ■ Trust between Soldiers and Army civilians. ■ Trust among Soldiers, their Families, and the Army. ■ Trust between the Army and the American people. Soldiers pursue a noble calling and contribute honorable service as a partner within the armed forces and, along with other government services, dedicate themselves to defending the nation, the Constitution and the interests of the American people. Soldiers are competent professionals with the expertise to accomplish the mission the
right way (ethically, effectively and efficiently). Soldiers stand strong as stewards to maintain the Army profession by upholding the Army ethic - preventing misconduct and doing what is right to stop unethical practices. The commitment of the Army profession to fulfill this duty is demonstrated with indomitable esprit de corps - winning spirit and the ability to be always ready and resilient. The Army ethic is expressed in law, Army values, creeds, oaths, ethos, and shared beliefs embedded within Army culture. It inspires and motivates the conduct of Army professionals - Soldiers and Army civilians, who are bound together in common, moral purpose. “As Soldiers and Army professionals, we accomplish the mission as a team - Soldiers and Army civilians, who are bound together in common, moral purpose,” Burleson said. “They contribute their best effort, do what is right to the best of their ability, and always strive for excellence. Leaders set the right example, live by and uphold the Army ethic, establish a positive climate, and inspire the team.”
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3 LEFT: U.S. Air Force Airman Alex McClendon, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, samples tap water in the education center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 12, 2015. After sampling the water, McClendon checks water to ensure it meets the drinkable standard of between 7.2 and 8 on the pH scale and less than one percent of the water is chlorinated. BELOW: U.S. Air Force Airman Alex McClendon, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, adds a de-chlorinating solution to a tap water sample at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 12, 2015. If the water fails to meet the Air Force’s health standards, base civil engineers will flush the system, locate the problem.
Langley bioenvironmental Airmen test the tap Photos by Airman 1st Class Devin S. Michaels
U.S. Air Force Airman Alex McClendon, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, walks toward the education center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 12, 2015.The education center and other buildings on base get their tap water checked monthly for continued compliance with Air Force Instruction for drinkable water.
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JUNE 19, 2015 LEFT: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel Jr., 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, speaks at his change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Heidel spoke to his new unit about his leadership style and emphasized the important role family plays in mission success.
1st-210 Aviation Regiment welcomes new commander
BELOW: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel Jr., 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, and Lt. Col. Richard W. Alexander II, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment outgoing commander stand at parade rest during their change of command at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Both commanders were recognized for their leadership qualities by Col. Julius A. Rigole, 128th Aviation Brigade commander and officiating officer. Photos by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard
Jennifer Heidel, wife of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Russ Heidel, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment incoming commander, listens as her husband speaks during his change of command ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Before taking command at Eustis, Heidel served as the 3rd Infantry Division G3 Aviation Chief in Fort Stewart, Ga.
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Soldiers celebrate Army birthday with morning run
Formations of U.S. Army Soldiers, near the finish line during take part in the Army birthday run at Fort Eustis, Va., June 11, 2015. Throughout the event, Soldiers shouted cadences and encouraging words to fellow Service members to enhance esprit de corps.
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U.S. Army Spc. Mitchell Keeton, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, 833rd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, Defense Travel System technician, stands in formation at Fort Eustis, Va., June 11, 2015. Soldiers stood in formation with their units before an installation-wide run celebrating the Army’s 240th birthday.
Fort Eustis leadership stands at attention before the U.S. Army Birthday run at Fort Eustis, Va., June 11, 2015. Soldiers ran 2.2 miles to kick-off the 240th Army birthday celebration at the installation.
STAY INFORMED A member of the Joint Task Force-Civil Support holds the unit’s guidon before the U.S. Army birthday run at Fort Eustis, Va., June 11, 2015. During the celebration, each unit ran 2.2 miles in formation to honor the milestone.
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Face of Defense: Soldier’s Ninth Title Fuels Olympic Dreams
Face of Defense: Soldier’s Ninth Title Fuels Olympic Dreams By Tim Hipps U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
After 20-year-old Army Pfc. Rianna Rios won her ninth Golden Gloves state boxing crown, she began focusing on the long road to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Rios earned a unanimous decision over Katina Melendrez in the women’s 132-pound division of the 2015 Colorado Golden Gloves Championships on March 27 at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center here. Rios won seven Golden Gloves belts in Texas before joining the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, at Fort Carson, Colorado, where she is training for a chance at representing the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics. “It’s my time, definitely,” she said. “It’s time for Rios in Rio.”
Golden Gloves Winner The first victory of Rios’ amateur career came at age 11 in a Texas Golden Gloves competition at 106 pounds. “I went 0-and-3 my first three fights,” said Rios, a native of Ben Bolt, Texas. “And then I got my first win at the Golden Gloves when I was 11. It was pretty sweet.” Rios won Texas Golden Gloves belts every year for the next six years, but missed the annual tournament at age 18 to attend Army basic and advanced individual training. In 2014, at age 19, she became a Colorado Golden Gloves state champion. At the 2015 Colorado Golden Gloves Championships, Rios pressured Melendrez into taking two standing-eight counts in the first of four two-minute rounds. “She was really not wanting to let go, … but that’s part of boxing,” Rios said of the bout with Melendez. “That’s part of trying to stay on the outside, though. When they get inside, they start holding. I’m a little shorter, so they always want to keep me on the outside. That’s something I’ll have to get used to, being at a heavier weight class.” Her championship bout went the distance, but Rios took it in stride -- almost as if she was working out at WCAP’s “House of Pain” boxing gym at Fort Carson. “I was trying so hard to finish it,” Rios said. “I should have been able to stop her, but there were circumstances where she would hold me most of the round. I had to realize that I wasn’t going to stop her and just work. I was definitely in control. I did what I wanted.”
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Army Pfc. Rianna Rios, in red, of Fort Carson, Colorado, fights Katina Melendrez in the women’s open 132-pound division finale of the 2015 Colorado Golden Gloves Championships at the Crown Plaza Convention Center in Denver, March 27, 2015. Rios won by unanimous decision.
Building Strength, Conditioning Rios recently completed a five-week strength and conditioning program with WCAP strength and conditioning coach Army Maj. Jason Barber. She bulked up from 125 to 140 pounds before cutting to her competitive weight of 132 pounds for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team boxing trials. “Major Barber did an awesome job with our strength and conditioning program,” Rios said. “I felt a lot stronger at this tournament than I did in January when we fought at nationals.”
Hall of Fame Coach Earlier in the evening, U.S. Army World Class Ath-
lete Program head boxing coach Staff Sgt. Charles Leverette was inducted into the Colorado Golden Gloves Hall of Fame. With Rios in control of her bout throughout, the WCAP duo shared a double celebration in the ring. “Coach Lev keeps it fun,” Rios said. “He doesn’t put a lot of pressure on you. He doesn’t yell at you. He motivates you in different ways coaches don’t usually motivate you. “Being in there laughing with him, I was so relaxed and calm. I was able to stay patient and calm in the ring, also. When I went back to the corner, he was laughing SEE OLYMPIC DREAMS PAGE 9
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OLYMPIC DREAMS FROM PAGE 8 and taking selďŹ es with me. It kept me calm and kept me composed. It’s just the way he coaches. And it works.â€? Rios said she was proud to be a part of Leverette’s Hall of Fame induction night, and even more content to add another Golden Gloves belt to his coaching resume. “Instead of napping or resting, I was here watching him receive his Hall of Fame ring,â€? she said. “It’s awesome to see a coach get that. He works hard, so deďŹ nitely I’m going to get to where I want to be because of him.â€?
“It’s all based on how your camp goes. When we get back into to camp, it’s going to be 110 percent the whole way through.
I feel I’ll be at my best at our next qualifying tournament [for the U.S. Olympic boxing trials], so I’m deďŹ nitely going to qualify at the next one.â€? Return to Training — Army Pfc. Rianna Rios Rios estimated that she is about 80 percent toward where she needs to be to Olympic boxing hopeful earn a berth on the U.S. Olympic Team. “It’s all based on how your camp goes,â€? she said. “When we get back into to camp, it’s going to be 110 percent the whole way through. I feel I’ll be at my best at our next qualifying tournament [for the U.S. Olympic boxing trials], so I’m deďŹ nitely going to qualify at the next one.â€? On the long road toward Rio de Janeiro, Rios said, she appreciates support from family, friends, fellow troops, the U.S. Army Installation Management
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Army World Class Athlete Program boxing head coach Staff Sgt. Charles Leverette, right, who was inducted into the Colorado Golden Gloves Hall of Fame earlier in the evening, takes a photo with WCAP boxer Pfc. Rianna Rios at the Crown Plaza Convention Center in Denver, March 27, 2015.
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ACC inactivates Installations and Mission Support Directorate Photo by Airman 1st Class Devin S. Michaels
U.S. Air Force Col. Jennifer Kilborn, Air Combat Command civil engineering chief, passes the organization’s guidon to Brig. Gen. Kenneth Lapierre, Air Combat Command Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection director, during the ACC Installations and Mission Support Directorate’s inactivation ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 16, 2015. Air Combat Command’s civil engineering will now fall under the Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection Directorate. While active, the ACC Installations and Missions Support Directorate provided enterprisewide housing solutions and conducted the strategic acquisition, management and disposal of Air Force real property.
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11 Dr. Art Evans, entomology researcher, observes a black light sheet during insect collection at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Evans was collecting insects to classify different groups of organisms that exhibit considerable biodiversity and overall large numbers on the installation.
Local entomology researcher inspects insects Photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle
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LEFT: U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Joel Zecca, 733rd Security Forces Squadron command sergeant major, attaches a streamer to the U.S. Army flag during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Each streamer represented a campaign that the Army has fought in dating from the Revolutionary War to present day. BELOW:The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band concert ensemble performs during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015.The ensemble played patriotic pieces throughout the event starting with the national anthem and ending with U.S. service branch songs.
ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: U.S. Army Staff Sgt.Travis Zoss, 1st Recruiting Brigade, Richmond Battalion recruiter, commands U.S. Army recruits during their oath of enlistment at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015.The future Soldiers took the oath as part of Fort Eustis’ 240th Army Birthday celebration. A 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps member performs during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Service members and community members came together during this ceremony, which celebrated the U.S. Army’s 240-year history. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Kevin W. Mangum,Training and Doctrine Command commanding general chief of staff, recites the oath of enlistment to new Army enlistees at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. Magnum led the oath as part of Fort Eustis’ 240th Army Birthday celebration, which included performances by Army bands and a streamer ceremony. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alice Park, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command A band concert ensemble flautist, performs during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015. During the band’s performance, Park stepped center stage to play a solo for the crowd of Soldiers and community members who gathered to celebrate the Army’s history. RIGHT: The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band concert ensemble performs during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., June 12, 2015.The TRADOC Band rock ensemble also entertained the crowd of military and community members with patriotic songs and ballads.
LEFT: Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps perform during the 240th Army Birthday concert and streamer ceremony at Fort Eustis,Va., June 12, 2015.The ceremony also featured performances by theTraining and Doctrine Command Band concert and rock bands, a streamer ceremony showcasing the U.S. Army’s accomplishments and an enlistment ceremony for future Soldiers.
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Army moves to electronic publishing By Michael Casey ARMY NEWS SERVICE
The Army is pushing knowledge to the point of need by making e-Publications, or EPUB, available for download to Soldiers’ mobile devices. Doctrinal publications are accessible as Portable Document Formats, also known as PDFs, on personal computers and some mobile devices, but viewing them on mobile devices is less than optimal. By the end of June, the Army will have converted many Army doctrinal publications to an EPUB format - making it easier to read on computer tablets and smart phones. Depending on the device’s sophistication, users can bookmark, highlight and insert notes on the publications. Doctrinal publications, including the Army Doctrine Reference Publication, or ADRP 1, the Army Profession are available at the Army Publishing Directorate: http://www.apd.army.mil/ProductMaps/TRADOC/ADRP.aspx in both PDF and EPUB formats. By the end of the
month, FM-6-22, Leader Development, will be converted to an EPUB as well. “E-publishing represents a new era for the Army,” said Helen Remily, TRADOC capability manager for the Army Distributed Learning Program. “It enables the Army to deliver training and educational materials to Soldiers and Army civilians where and when they need them.” Now some Soldiers spend their own money purchasing publications from online services or find out-of-date Army publications on the Internet. “Soldiers deserve to have the most current authenticated material at their fingertips when it’s needed and without spending their hard-earned paychecks,” said Remily, who leads the Fort Eustis, Virginia, organization responsible for the move to electronic publishing. In addition to EPUBs, select doctrinal manuals will be available as e2Book Doctrine Supplements. These publications will have videos, animations and other imbedded multimedia. You can find the first e2Book, ADRP 1 Doctrine Supple-
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ment at http://cape.army.mil/adrp-1/ and the Central Army Registry, or CAR: http://www.train.army.mil/adrp1/. “These innovations will immerse the individual in the content and improve learning by increasing understanding and retention, which improves performance,” Remily said. The doctrinal publications were natural first candidates for e-publishing. The information is essential, unclassified and non-sensitive. Preparing publications for e-publishing is a complicated task. Remily’s team had to ensure that the publications were compatible with Android, Apple and Windows devices. Col. Greg Williams, deputy director of the Training Support Analysis and Integration Directorate, or TSAID, said more publications will be converted. “We will lead this effort on the training publications and continue to work closely with the Army proponents to determine which publications should be converted to EPUBs,” he said. TSAID ensures publications are processed for authentication by the Army Publishing Directorate.
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A Soldier reads a new Army doctrine supplement e2Book on a computer tablet. Making training, educational and doctrinal material available on mobile devices is part of the Army’s e-publishing effort.
Remily said the e-publishing effort will greatly increase the accessibility of publications and will reduce printing costs as e-publication gains more readers. Remily’s and Williams’ organizations are part of the Combined Arms Center Training on Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. CAC-T manages Army training support and training development programs.
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Military medical leaders express concerns over health care reform By Terri Moon Cronk DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
Senior Defense Department medical leaders addressed health care reform on Capitol Hill yesterday, expressing concern over potential impacts on military medical readiness and overall readiness. Appearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s military personnel subcommittee were Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, and top medical ofďŹ cials from the services: Army Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, Air Force Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Mark A. Ediger and Navy deputy surgeon general Rear Adm. (Dr.) C. Forrest Faison III. Military health care reform was examined as part of the overall Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, which sent its recommendations to President Barack Obama in January. “We agree with [the commission’s] ďŹ ndings of overarching challenges facing military medicine and concur with many recommendations,â€? Woodson said, adding that some of its recommendations are now in place.
Strategies Now in Place Woodson described strategies that are now in place to make the military health care system “better, stronger and more relevant for the future,� and stressed the critical nature of military readiness, ensuring quality health care and using money wisely in the Military Health System. “We’ve undertaken a comprehensive review of our medical infrastructure and resources,� he said, “and [we’ve] presented a modernization plan that proposes to place our most-skilled professionals in the military communities where they are likely to keep those skills sharpest.� The Military Health System has reformed governance and stood up the Defense Health Agency to enhance collaborative work affordably among the three medical servic-
es, Woodson told the panel. “We’re making it easier to access care in the system by focusing on quality, safety and making performance data more transparent,� he said. Woodson said he agrees with commission’s recommendation to reform the TRICARE military health plan, and told the panel that work is already underway.
Surgeons General Share Concerns The surgeons general said that while they support the objectives of the commission’s ďŹ ndings, they have concerns about elements that threaten readiness and military medical skills. “[Fewer than] one of ďŹ ve service members evacuated from Iraq and were injured in battle,â€? Horoho noted. “During Operation United Assistance, the major threat to soldiers was endemic infectious diseases. The Army already uses joint infrastructures ‌ [for] medical readiness. The Army does not support establishing a four-star readiness command,â€? a commission recommendation and a point echoed by Ediger and Faison. Though the surgeons general support affordable health care and increased choices for patients, “to establish TRICARE choice would negatively impact the readiness of our entire health care team and present ďŹ nancial challenges for activeduty families and retireesâ€? Horoho said. “To put [military treatment facilities] in competition with the private sector would drive up administrative costs and signiďŹ cantly detract from the operational mission of our medical facilities,â€? Ediger agreed. The Air Force surgeon general said requiring airmen and their families to “navigate a complex system of insurance marketplace on a recurring basisâ€? could increase their stress. “[The Military Health System] is working hard to recapture its [patient] workload into the direct-care system,â€? Faison said, adding that of-
fering commercial insurance to military patients would compete with that goal. “Nonactive-duty beneďŹ ciaries comprise 67 percent of our total beneďŹ ciary population, 83 percent of our inpatient care and 79 percent of our high-acuity workload,â€? Horoho emphasized.
Military Medical Training Would Be Affected “These patients are vital to sustain our graduate medical and health professionals’ education programs,â€? she said. “The loss of these inpatients from our direct health-care system would pose tremendous risk to our training and negatively impact our medical forces readiness posture.â€? Ediger and Faison agreed that the lack of military patients would harm medical training and affect overall readiness. “We believe resilient families with excellent health care support greatly enhances the resilience of all of our airmen,â€? Ediger said. “SigniďŹ cant progress in the [Military Health System], as Dr. Woodson pointed out, has occurred. And we are a progressive system of health and readiness as a result.â€? “We need to recognize what sets us apart from civilian medicine: that we are a rapidly deployable, fully integrated medical system,â€? Faison said. “This allows us to support combat casualty care with unprecedented battleďŹ eld survival rates.â€? “The Army needs a medically ready force,â€? Horoho said, with Ediger and Faison in agreement. “Commanders need to know ‌ soldiers will be ready to deploy,â€? she added. “When wounded soldiers hear the rotor blades of a medevac helicopter, they need to continue to have conďŹ dence that our providers are trained and ready,â€? Horoho said. “Any radical departure presents signiďŹ cant risk to a system that has produced record levels of both combat casualty survival and readiness.â€? (Follow Terri Moon Cronk on Twitter: @MoonCronkDoD)
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Olympic hopeful takes 1st at top US 10K By Master Sgt. Christian Michael AIR FORCE INSTALLATION & MISSION SUPPORT CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In the crisp air and with a stunning view of Colorado’s Front Range, Maj. Benjamin Payne was first to cross the finish line at this year’s Bolder Boulder 10K race. It was just one of many wins he hopes to achieve on his road to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February 2016 in Los Angeles, but it was not his first time running his favorite road race.
Bolder Boulder 10K “Since I grew up near Boulder, I’ve been around this race for a long time,” Payne said. “Bolder Boulder is my No. 1 favorite road race. The weather is always great, there are slip’n’slides, belly dancers, costumed runners and bands along the course, and the finish in (Colorado University)’s Folsom Field is like none other. Plus, racing at altitude (5,391 feet) is a challenge I typically look forward to.” That’s a challenge Payne embraced early in life, running his first Bolder Boulder in 1993 at the age of 11. Since then, the native of Arvada, Colorado, has run it again 12 times. He not only holds a special place
in his heart for the race, but he also considers it somewhat of a family tradition. “My mom and younger brother actually beat me (at my first race),” Payne said. “My 78-year-old grandfather, Paul Turley, trains yearly for the Bolder Boulder and for the first time won his age group this year. I couldn’t be more proud.” Those experiences and a supportive environment led Payne to continue his passion for running through his education and commission at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where he was recruited to run cross country and track. Throughout a career as a pilot with 3,400 hours in four different aircraft, five deployments and 1,200 combat hours, Payne’s commitment to running has helped him make high achievements, placing first and setting course records at the Air Force Marathon half marathon event multiple times, winning the 2009 Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, Tennessee, the 2012 Manchester City Marathon in New Hampshire, several track conference championships while competing at the Academy and – one SEE OLYMPIC HOPEFUL PAGE 17
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Maj. Benjamin Payne crosses the finish line first at 2015 Bolder Boulder 10K in Boulder, Colorado. A member of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program at U.S. Air Force Academy, Payne is preparing for the 2016 Olympic Trials in Los Angeles where he will compete for the chance to go to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Payne finished Bolder Boulder with a runtime of 30 minutes, 41.25 seconds.
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OLYMPIC HOPEFUL FROM PAGE 16 of his personal favorites – placing 24th overall at the 2011 Boston Marathon with a runtime of 2 hours, 21 minutes, 1 second. Added to all that, he recently qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials.
Preparing for glory The Air Force is making his Olympic dream happen. In addition to a career-long association with the marathon and cross-country team under the Air Force Sports banner, he has been made a representative for all Airmen by assignment to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program at the Academy where he trains to run as his primary duty. “Being a runner is definitely a lifestyle for me,” Payne said. “ It’s a 24/7 job that not only includes the 80-100 miles a week that I’m training, but also the rest, nutrition and recovery, such as stretching, gym, yoga, massage, icing, etc., that has to go along with it to stay healthy and strong.” Payne is committed to achieving, which includes using a coach and mentor to help him become the very best runner he can be. “I met Payne during my time as head cross-country coach at USAFA,” said Juli Benson, who became Payne’s coach at the Pike’s Peak Elite Track Club in Colorado Springs in March 2014. “Payne possesses the ‘intangibles’ that every coach loves to have in an athlete. When Ben is training, he demonstrates an incredible combination of toughness, intelligence and discipline that is necessary to become one of the best in the country.” She said she knew about Payne’s accomplishments while he was still a cadet and welcomed the opportunity to coach him at this phase of his career. “I was very aware of Ben’s accomplishments as a cadet athlete during his time at USAFA and that he was one of the most accomplished athletes in Air Force Academy history,” she said. “What I learned upon becoming his coach was how incredibly disciplined and driven he is. Maj. Payne is completely invested in whatever duty he performs for the United States Air Force, including reaching his potential as an athlete.” Benson added that her experience with military athletes is special to her, as both her brother and father spent time in the Marine Corps and because military athletes remain very grounded. “Sometimes, when coaching professional athletes,
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His coach believes he has what it takes to go very far in running. “Ben is only beginning to scratch the surface of how good he can be as an athlete,” Benson said. “I think Maj. Payne will accomplish great things as we head towards the Olympic year!” For the major, however, running remains something more than achievement. “I’ve been running competitively since getting cut from my high school baseball team as a sophomore almost 18 years ago.” he said. “I love that it’s a lifelong sport, a great excuse to get outside and explore new places, and has changed my life and created lifelong friendships.” Payne considers the freedom to run, itself, the best he could ask for. “Just as Eric Liddell says in the movie Chariots of Fire, ‘When I run, I feel His pleasure.’” Payne said. “For me, this is literally living the dream.”
Running for more than himself “I’ve also made it a tradition at (Bolder Boulder) to wear the names of friends and family that have lost their lives serving our country,” Payne said. “My grandfather, Navy Lt. j.g. Ronald Payne; Army Maj. Blair “BAMA” Faulkner; the U-28(A) crew of Ratchet 33 that crashed in 2012 and fellow Academy graduate Capt. David Lyon.” He credits his God as the source for his passion and his purpose. “Pursue your dreams and passions and discover what God specifically made you to do,” Payne said. “Do the best you can do and doors will open, opportunities will present themselves.” Lastly, he considers it a great honor to run for the Air Force. “I’m always proud to wear USAF on my chest and hear people yelling ‘Go Air Force!’ -- that’s so much bigger than just me out there as a runner,” Payne said. “The chance to represent our great country as well as Air Force Airmen is an incredible honor.”
Big finish Payne completed the Bolder Boulder with a time of 30 minutes, 41.25 seconds, just another in a long line of achievements already made and, he hopes, yet to come.
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At 240 years, America’s Army is ‘indispensable’ By C. Todd Lopez ARMY NEWS SERVICE
“There is a lot of uncertainty that exists in this world today, in spite of predictions by others that we are entering a period of peace,” said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. “But even with declining budgets, I know this to be certain: America is the world’s indispensable nation, and you are her indispensable Army.” The more than 1,000 Soldiers, civilians and family members who had gathered for the 2015 Army Birthday Ball, June 13, in Washington, D.C., roared in approval of the secretary’s summation of the Army they serve. Soldiers from around the nation gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the Army’s 240th birthday during the 2015 Army Birthday Ball. The evening began with a tribute to fallen Soldiers by Charlene Cross, whose son, Spc. Jason Bogar, died July 13, 2008 during a firefight in Afghanistan -- the same battle that earned Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts the Medal of Honor. Entertainment included performances by the Army Band’s “Army Voices,” the Army Field Band’s “Jazz Ambassadors,” and the 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show. Army senior leaders also put into context the significance of 240 years of Army service to the nation. “Tomorrow, to the exact day in 1775, the Continental Congress adopted and approved the creation of the American Continental Army,” McHugh said. “The very same Army each and every one of you proudly serves today. And 240 birthdays later, that same Army stands tall as the strategic land power of America’s joint force, and the dominant, the unrivaled, the preeminent military force on the face of the planet.” McHugh, who serves now as the 21st secretary of the Army, assumed office in September 2009. He recently announced his plan to leave the position in November. When he leaves office, he will have served in the position for more than 6 years. “In my life, in my more than 6 decades, I have seen turning point after turning point, thanks to the ... sacrifice of American Soldiers,” McHugh said. “In my short time as Army secretary, I have witnessed this Army do things that others said couldn’t be done. I have watched with awe, and wondered how, day after day, in every corner of the world, American Soldiers extend the benefits of liberty and security to an increasingly complex world. And I am proud to say, at the heart of it all, just as it was in Saratoga, there are individual men and women who are committed to an uncommon life of incredible consequence, men and women like each and every one of you in this room tonight: passionate, dedicated professionals who routinely display the exceptional character that you show in defense of our nation.”
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From left to right, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A Dailey cut the Army Birthday cake during the 2015 Army Ball in Washington, D.C., June 13, 2015.
STRENGTH OF THE NATION Gen. Ray Odierno assumed the role of chief of staff of the Army in September 2011. Since then, he has signed off on nearly every speech he has given with something nearly every Soldier has heard by now: “The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. And the strength of our Soldiers is our Families. That’s what makes us Army Strong.” Odierno plans to retire from the Army in August. He used his last turn behind the lectern at an Army Birthday Ball to explain what is by now a signature sentiment for the general. Calling attention to the Army flag on display in the ballroom, he pointed out that the flag bears 188 battle streamers. Those streamers, he said, represent, among other conflicts, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, both the first and second world wars, Korea and Vietnam. Also on the flag are 13 streamers that represent the war on terrorism, as well as the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. “I have lost incredible young men and women, sacrificed in Iraq and Afghanistan for this country,” Odierno said. “That is why the Army is the strength of this nation.” About 2.5 million Soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan over the last 14 years. Those Soldiers, he said, are what makes the Army work. “The Army is about Soldiers,” he said. “It is about young men and women who are selfless, dedicated, competent, and committed; and who do their job with great character, no matter where we’ll be, no matter when we ask them. And if necessary, they are willing
to give their lives for this country. That is what we must never forget. That is why our Soldiers are the strength of our Army.” Back home, supporting those Soldiers no matter where they go, are their families. “The strength of our Soldiers is our families,” he said, calling out as an example, Charlene Cross, who had earlier stood on the stage and provided a tribute to fallen Soldiers. Among those fallen Soldiers was her own son. “That is what we are about,” Odierno said. “Those that support us, no matter what, who are always there for us. Who are there to do whatever is necessary because they love their Soldiers. And they are willing to support them no matter what we ask them to do. That is what makes us so strong. That is what enables us to do the things that we are asked to do.” Not forgetting the historical significance of 240 years of Army history, Odierno finally called attention to Soldiers that came before: all those who have served since the Army was first created in 1775. “What really makes us ‘Army Strong,’ are the millions of men and women who came before us,” he said. “We stand on their shoulders every single day because of what they gave us in this nation: a nation of freedom, a nation of liberties like no other. It is because of their sacrifice and your sacrifice that we are able to continue to enjoy it.” “The strength of our nation is our Army. The strength of our Army is our Soldiers. And the strength of our Soldiers is our Families. That’s what makes us Army Strong,” he said. SEE AMERICA’S ARMY PAGE 19
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AMERICA’S ARMY FROM PAGE 18 Odierno retires in August from the Army, when he does, he’ll have served over 39 years in the Army. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in June 1976.
GREAT SOLDIERS While Odierno and McHugh cited history, the Army’s senior-most enlisted Soldier called out some of the greatest Soldiers in America’s Army today. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey asked several Soldiers attending the ball to stand, and to be recognized by other Army Ball guests. Included were: ■ Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Carpenter, the 2014 U.S. Army NCO of the Year ■ Sgt. Thomas Boyd, the 2014 U.S. Army Soldier of the Year ■ Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller, 2014 Drill Sergeant of the Year
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■ Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Russell, 2014 AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year ■ Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Lemma, 2015 Best Ranger Competition winner ■ Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Briggs, 2015 Best Ranger Competition winner Briggs, Dailey said, is a two-time winner of the Best Ranger Competition. He also earned that title in 2013. “We have an Army that is full of great Soldiers,” Dailey said. “And we have hundreds of thousands of dedicated, resilient, ready, volunteer Soldiers in our active, Reserve and Guard ranks, who live, eat, and breathe the Army profession, day in and day out.” “For over 240 years, Soldiers have advanced our cause and they have prevailed,” Dailey said. “That legacy continues through the service and sacrifice of great Soldiers, families and civilians in our Army today.”
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Soldiers from the U.S. Army Soldier show entertain the guest of the 2015 Army Ball held in Washington, D.C., June 13, 2015.This year’s show celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the modern-day Army Show, which began in 1984.
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Chapel hosts Vacation Bible School
Anna Robinson, daughter of Amy Robinson, 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs, splashes around at the Shellbank kiddie pool 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.
The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chapel will host a Vacation Bible School at the Bethel Manor Chapel and Bethel Manor Elementary School June 22 through June 26, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, or to register, call 764-0951.
Chapel sponsors Marriage Seminar The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chapel is sponsoring a free marriage seminar at the Wintergreen Resort June 26 through June 28. This marriage seminar will be taught from a biblical traditional family model. The first session starts Friday evening and finishes Sunday at noon. There is no cost for the retreat, but a major credit card will need to be provided for any additional room charges upon check-in. The event is reserved on a firstcome, first serve basis regardless of rank. For more information or to register, call Leslie Pedro at 764-7847. Photo by Senior Airman Tabitha Kuykendall
Chapel to host block party The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Chapel will host a block party at the Bethel Chapel, July 10, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, contact the JBLE Chapel at 5-3786.
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
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 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
The Community Outdoor Pool at the Fort Eustis Club
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/.
Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 7 p.m. CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
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Fees and membership Daily Admission - $4 Outdoor Pool Summer Membership Single - $60
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.
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 The Rocks Inc. luncheon 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.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day 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.
MCAHC holiday closure notice All services at McDonald Army Health Center will be closed July 3 through 6 in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume July 7. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866645-4584 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.
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.
Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) – July 29, and Aug. 12 and 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Training Area 14-A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – July 7 and Aug. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 30, 705 Washington Blvd., room 106. Military Sport Bike Riders Course (MSRC) – June 23 and Aug. 11, 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.
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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.
A fishing permit is required for all individuals who fish at Fort Eustis. Permits can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at Outdoor Recreation at 828 Kells Dr. The cost is $10 per year and participants must obtain a Virginia state fishing license prior to purchasing a permit. Individuals fishing at night must physically sign in and out at the 733rd Security Forces Squadron at 648 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 878-2610. For recreational fishing size and daily limits, visit www.mrc.virginia.gov/recreational.shtm for current information.
Youth Program Congressional Award
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The Fort Eustis Youth Program’s Congressional Award is open to all registered youth ages 14-18. Youth can register when they turn 13 1/2 years old and must complete program activities before their 18th birthday. Participants can earn bronze, silver and gold certificates and medals by setting goals in the following areas: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness and Expedition/Exploration. The program is voluntary, non-competitive and has no minimum grade point average requirements. It is also open to youth with special needs or disabilities. The one-time registration fee is $15. To register and for more information, call 878-2662.
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.
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. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, June 25. 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. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
Vacation Bible School The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel invites boys and girls who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade to the SonSpark Labs vacation bible school at 923 Lee Blvd. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, July 13 through 17. Children can sing songs, watch skits, create crafts and play games. Class size is limited. To register, visit the chapel from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.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.
Korean martial arts classes “Do Hap Sool” Korean martial arts classes will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, at the Fort Eustis Combative Facility. The cost is $55 per month and instruction is given on a one-to-one basis. Students will learn how to use hands and feet including 26 animal forms, 28 different weapons, 24 natural forms and 180 original forms. Payment will be accepted at the Community Recreation Center or Frame Shop at 671 Lee Blvd. For more information, call 8783717/3285.
Veterinary Clinic services The Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic offers services to all active-duty Service members, retirees, Reserves and activated National Guard. Services include vaccinations, sick-call appointments, microchips, blood work, digital x-rays, preventive and prescription medications and health certificates. Appointments are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday for the following services: exam ($35), heartworm test ($10), rabies vaccine ($10) and other vaccines ($15-20). A Vaccination Clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, April 18 at 580 Jefferson Ave. To schedule appointments, call 878-5824.
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OutsideTheGate Sandy Bottom Nature Park events Sandy Bottom Nature Park is offering the following classes and programs at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton: 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.
Fridays at the Fountain concert series The Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office presents the Fridays at the Fountain concert series at City Center at Oyster Point. Admission and parking are free. Two bands will perform each Friday and a dance floor will be available in front of the stage. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and pets will not be permitted in the event area. The schedule for June and July is listed below: June 19 – Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos; Butter June 26 – Vinyl Headlights; Tidewater Drive July 10 – Mosiac Steel; Party Fins July 17 – Girls Night Out; Slapnation July 24 – Third Stone; The Deloreans July 31 – Glasgow Kiss; Born Crooked For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www. nngov.com.
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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com offering the following summer art classes: Mommy and Me Tie-Dye, Glass Jewelry and Tile – 9:30 a.m. to noon, July 18, ages 5 to 8, $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Beginner and intermediate-level students will work with specialty fusing glass powders to create a visual design that resembles tiedye. Kiln firing demonstrations and preparation will also be covered. Glass classes will take place at the Cristallo Art Center at 11835 Canon Boulevard in Newport News. Coding for Kids – 10 a.m. to noon, July 18 or Aug. 15, ages 7 to 10, $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Students will learn fundamental coding concepts including looping, conditional statements, variables, threads, event handling and more. Drawing and Painting Sea Creatures – 2 to 4:30 p.m., July 8, 15 and 22, ages 9 to 14, $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Students can use graphite, oil pastels, watercolors and acrylic to create sea art including dolphins, crabs and fish. Participants are asked to bring a snack to class. Japanese Manga Art – 1 to 3:30 p.m., July 11, 18 and 25, ages 10 to 18, $65 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Learn how to draw by using vibrant colors to create Manga animals and characters. Students will also learn about highlights, shadows and dynamic composition. Participants are asked to bring a snack to class. LEGO Robotics 101 – 10 a.m. to noon, June 20 or Aug. 8, ages 7 to 10. From vision to creation, students will learn the basics of LEGO Robotics and build a Ferris wheel and other items. Minecraft Mania – 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 1, ages 7 to 10, $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Learn how to enhance strategic thinking skills, problem-solving, spatial awareness and cooperation while playing the video game Minecraft. Unless otherwise noted, classes will take place at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. To register, call 5968175. For more information, visit www.pfac-va.org.
Free summer movies for children
The Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism Office is hosting a Father’s Day Concert from 6 to 8 p.m., June 21 at City Center at Oyster Point. Admission and parking are free. The Virginia Symphony Jazz ensemble will showcase Big Band classics by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller and more. Other activities will include dancing and lawn games, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating. Pets will not be permitted in the event area. For more information, call 926-1400.
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 the Tomb 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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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.
Peninsula Master Gardener training course The Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for Peninsula Master Gardener training. Master gardeners are volunteers who assist local cooperative extension offices in educating the public about general gardening practices including the proper use of pesticides and fertilizers. The training is open to residents of Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Nov. 19 at 113 Old Dare Road in Yorktown. The cost is $115, which includes a handbook, background check and other materials. The registration deadline is July 1. To register and for more information, call 890-4940 or email ex199@vt.edu.
Hampton 4-H Junior Camp The Virginia Cooperative Extension is sponsoring the 2015 Hampton 4-H Junior Camp July 27-31 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. The camp is open to children ages 9-13 (must be 9 years old by Sept. 30). The cost is $230 for early-bird registration (balance due by June 26) and $250 for regular registration (balance due by July 3). A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to reserve your child’s space. The registration fee includes lodging, meals, T-shirt, transportation and evening programs. Classes will include archery, air riflery, performing arts, swimming, canoeing, fishing, outdoor adventures, cooking, kayaking and more. The center director, an emergency medical technician, lifeguards, class instructors, dietician and dining hall staff are available on site. The 16-acre center is located at 3751 4-H Club Road in Williamsburg. To register and for more information, visit http://offices.ext.vt.edu/hampton/ or call 727-1401.
Boating on Lake Maury Lake Maury’s boat operations are now available at the cove adjacent to the front entrance of the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News. Visitors can rent jon boats, paddle boats and canoes for fishing or exploring from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday through July 26. Fishing is catch-and-release and a state fishing license is required. Rental boats seat one to six people, weather permitting, and motors are not provided. Visitors can provide their own trolling motors and batteries, but gas-powered motors are not permitted. All guests using kayaks, canoes or boats on Lake Maury must wear life jackets.
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