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633rd LRS, CES Airmen participate in fuel spill exercise MUSIC
‘Stripes with Pipes’ Langley’s own choir group — Page 8
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World War I: ‘One century later’ By the United States World War One Centennial Commission World War I was the first total war of the modern period. The participants, unprepared for the long and bloody conflict that ensued after the summer of 1914, scrambled to mobilize their manpower and industry to produce materiel for the war – all searched for a decisive military victory. Instead, dramatic and largely unforeseen changes in warfare quickly followed one another, in the end altering both Europe and the larger Western culture that it represented. Although the bloody conflict finally ended with an armistice in November 1918, it cast a long politicomilitary shadow over the decades that followed. The United States reluctantly entered Europe’s “Great War” and tipped the balance to Allied victory. In part, the nation was responding to threats to its own economic and diplomatic interests.
But it also wanted, in the words of President Woodrow Wilson, to “make the world safe for democracy.” The United States emerged from the war a significant, but reluctant, world power. Under unprecedented government direction, American industry mobilized to produce weapons, equipment, munitions and supplies. Nearly one million women joined the workforce. Hundreds of thousands of African Americans from the South migrated north to work in factories. Two million Americans volunteered for the Army, and nearly three million were drafted. More than 350,000 African Americans served in segregated units. For the first time women were in the ranks, nearly 13,000 in the Navy as Yeoman (F), and in the Marine Corps. More than 20,000 women served in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps. The first contingent of the American Expeditionary Force, commanded by General John J. Pershing, reached France
in June but it took time to assemble, train and equip a fighting force. By spring 1918, the AEF was ready, first blunting a German offensive at Belleau Wood. The Americans entered a war that was deadlocked. Opposing armies were dug in, facing each other in trenches that ran nearly 500 miles across northern France — the notorious western front. Almost three years of horrific fighting resulted in huge losses, but no discernable advantage for either side. American involvement in the war was decisive. Within eighteen months, the sheer number of Americans added to the lines ended more than three years of stalemate. Germany agreed to an armistice on November 11, 1918. Two million men in the AEF went to France. Some 1,261 combat veterans were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second-highest award for extraordinary heroism. Sixty-nine American civilians also received the award.
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As Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, prepares to bid farewell to the Health and Wellness Center on Oct. 1, it welcomes a new Health Promotion program. Though both the HAWC and Health Promotion program share the goal of improving the overall health of U.S. Air Force Airmen, they are far from the same thing. “Health Promotion, by design, reaches far beyond the offices at the HAWC,” said Monica Richardson, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion manager. “Every Airman, commander, senior enlisted leader and medic can play an active role in promoting health within our community.” The program - designed to maintain or boost health - is a combination of educational, environmental, organizational and regulatory mechanisms. “Our focus as a Health Promotion team is to encourage healthy behavior,” said Richardson. “[We want to] enhance resiliency and human performance and reduce illness and injury through a variety of programs, services and initiatives.” The new system will focus on policy, systems and environmental changes rather than person-to-person sessions. “Policy, systems and environmental changes have greater impact and are more cost-effective than individual-based clinical interventions,” said Richardson. “Civilian public health agencies at all level – federal, state and local – are increasingly focusing on changes to promote healthy populations. The resource-constrained environment the Department of Defense faces demands cost-effective approaches to health promotion.” To better serve Airmen, the program uses a “social-ecological” model. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a social-ecological model allows the factors that put people at risk to be addressed. “In the model, health behaviors are highly influenced by the social environment. While recognizing the importance of individual responsibility and willpower, failure to address the environmental
“Health Promotion, by design, reaches far beyond the offices at the HAWC. Every Airman, commander, senior enlisted leader and medic can play an active role in promoting health within our community.” — Monica Richardson 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotion manager
contexts in which behaviors occur is setting up individuals to fail,” said Richardson. “The social-ecologic model includes multiple levels that influence health behaviors, including individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and public policy. For example, it is difficult for obese individuals to lose weight given relatively cheap, calorically-dense, unhealthy food.” WiththeHAWCclosingitsdoors,AirForce Medical Operations will help relieve the current responsibilities installation Health Promotion teams have for the “BE WELL – Balanced Eating, Work Out Effectively, Living Longer”program and unit Physical Training Leader training by developing distance learning options. The Air Force Medical Operations Agency can also provide health surveillance reports and health communication materials that can be used by installation Health Promotion teams. In addition to the change in these programs, exercise prescriptions will also come to an end, however Airmen will be offered other avenues if they are in need of this program. “All fitness center staff receive Fitness Fundamentals training and can provide general exercise recommendations,” said Richardson. “Airmen with physical limitations can consult with their health care providers for physical activity modifications as part of their clinical care.” Though some programs will change, Airmen who choose to improve their health by quitting smoking will still be able to take advantage of the tobacco cessation program.
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Monica Richardson, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Health Promotion manager, briefs a Tobacco Cessation Class at Langley Air Force Base, July 23. Though the Health and Wellness Center will close on Oct. 1, theTobacco Cessation Classes will not be negatively affected by the transition to the Health Promotion program.
“A critical element of an effective tobacco cessation program is its accessibility,” said Richardson. “Quitting tobacco is tough and we want to eliminate as many barriers to cessation as possible. As part of the Health Promotion transition, however, our tobacco cessation efforts will focus more on influencing policies and social norms to promote tobacco free living and communicating and encouraging use of existing tobacco cessation resources.”
Richardson continued to urge Joint Base Langley-Eustis members to practice promoting healthy habits among each other. “During this time of transition, it is important that our JBLE community remembers that health promotion is a shared responsibility,” she said. “Transitioning from a facility-centric HAWC and a staff-based approach to health promotion to a capabilities-based framework allows everyone to cultivate a healthy JBLE community.”
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Pulse on AF force management Featured in this force management update are details regarding civilian force management program expansions, ongoing officer force shaping boards and the upcoming reduction in force board. Civilian force management – voluntary early retirement authority/voluntary separation incentive pay The VERA/VSIP Round IV survey window opened July 21 and responses were due by Aug. 1, unless an earlier date is established by local civilian personnel sections. Round IV is largely focused on Headquarters Air Force-assigned civilian employees, primarily located in the national capital region. Civilians at some major command locations who could be impacted by these changes will also participate. The remaining MAJCOMs will participate in a subsequent round. Applicants approved for this round of VERA/VSIP must separate no later than Sep. 30. Force shaping board Force shaping boards convened July 14 with 980 eligible field-grade officers across 13 Air Force specialty codes. The total target for these boards is now reduced to 214. These numbers represent significant reductions from the last matrices posted in May, which showed 1,858 eligible officers with a target of more than 342. Original published numbers in January showed more the 4,600 eligible officers with involuntary targets at more than 1,100. The Air Force Personnel Center will provide commanders the FSB results for their Airmen in late August. Officers not selected for retention will separate by Dec. 31. Temporary early retirement authority and voluntary separation pay The Air Force Personnel Center continued processing officer TERA and VSP applications for the window that closed June 30 with 309 applications received. The Air Force approved a total of 183 applications, which includ-
Force shaping boards convened July 14 with 980 eligible field-grade officers across 13 Air Force specialty codes. The total target for these boards is now reduced to 214. These numbers represent significant reductions from the last matrices posted in May, which showed 1,858 eligible officers with a target of more than 342.
ed 147 VSP and 36 TERA that were eligible for the latest voluntary window. This window was for officers eligible to meet the reduction in force board and officers whose Air Force specialty code and year group remain eligible for voluntary force management programs. Notifications were sent out last week to affected officers and their commanders. Reduction in force board The officer RIF board is scheduled to convene at the Air Force Personnel Center in early October. Revised RIF matrices for Line of the Air Force, Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate General and Health Professions were posted to myPers last week and included significant reductions in the number of officers eligible for the RIF and the number of losses needed through a RIF. The total target for these boards is now reduced to 468 with approximately 2,800 eligible. These numbers represent significant reductions from the last matrices posted in June, which showed 4,593 eligible officers with a target of 634.
non-retention through the boards will attend the congressionally-mandated Transition Assistance Program prior to all mandatory separation and retirement dates. For ESERB, officers must retire by Dec. 1. Senior noncommissioned officers identified for early retirement by the SNCO retention board must also retire by Dec. 1. For ERB, Airmen must separate by Jan. 31, 2015, or retire by Feb. 1, 2015. Continued service in the Guard and Reserve Opportunities remain available for Airmen to continue serving while filling critical total force needs in an Air Reserve component. Interested Airmen should first contact their local in-service recruiter for additional information. They may also visit http://afreserve. com or call 800-257-1212 for the AFR or navigate to http://GOANG.com/careers or call 800-TOGOANG.
Resources Updates to information on force management and other personnel programs will continue to be available on myPers. Airmen can also click the force management graphic on the Air Force Portal, which will take Status of force management boards The Enhanced Selective Early Retirement Boards, or them to updated matrices and force management proESERB and Enlisted Retention Boards, or ERB, are com- gram details. plete, and all senior raters of affected Airmen are workInformation courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ing through the notification process. Those selected for
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UG /56 &(6 $LUPHQ SDUWLFLSDWH LQ IXHO VSLOO H[HUFLVH Photos by Senior Airman Aubrey White U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Pincheon, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron ďŹ re protection journeyman, runs a ďŹ re pump water supply during a simulated fuel spill exercise. Fuel spill exercises are performed to ensure ďŹ rst-responders know the appropriate steps to contain a spill in case a real-world incident occurs.
(From left) John LaPorte, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, Mike Mallozzi, 633rd CES water quality manager, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Huber, 633rd CES deputy commander, discuss the details of a simulated fuel spill during an exercise at Langley Air Force Base, July 31. Fuel spill exercises are conducted to observe emergency response teams as they assess the situation and contain the spill. BELOW: FireďŹ ghters from the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fuel spill during an exercise at Langley Air Force Base. In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, contractors from the Defense Logistics Agency conduct annual oil spill exercises to evaluate the base’s response and recovery actions.
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Air Force tests new chief master sergeant EPR form By Debbie Gildea AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Air Force leaders will test the newly developed Air Force Form 912, Enlisted Performance Report, during the calendar year 2014 Regular Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Screening Board, which convenes at the Pentagon in September, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Development of a chief master sergeant evaluation form is one of many Air Force Enlisted Evaluation System and promotion process changes slated to be implemented in several stages for the Regular Air Force over the next 18 months and for the Air Reserve Components over the next 30 months, officials announced July 31. The EES and enlisted promotion overhaul is focused primarily on ensuring that top performers are recognized and selected for promotion. “This chief evaluation form is currently for testing purposes only,” said Will Brown, Air Force Evaluation and Recognition Programs Branch chief. “The form is available right now for accessibility and for use as a test form for the upcoming command chief screening board. The forms used for the CCM board, however, will not be maintained in an Airman’s official military personnel record.” During this test phase, the form will be used only for Regular Air Force chiefs whose senior raters are submitting them for command chief consideration. “This is just a test phase, similar to the test phase we conducted prior to implementing the Airman Comprehensive As-
“This chief evaluation form is currently for testing purposes only. The form is posted on ePublishing right now for accessibility and for use as a test form for the upcoming command chief screening board. The forms used for the CCM board, however, will not be maintained in an Airman’s official military personnel record.” — Will Brown Air Force Evaluation and Recognition Programs Branch chief sessment feedback forms,” said Brown. “We’ll communicate with senior leaders, including Chief’s Group representatives, during and after this test phase to determine what – if any – tweaks need to be made to the EPR form.” The chief EPR will enable senior raters to capture a chief’s overall performance, and will provide an opportunity for senior raters to recommend the chief for future roles, such as career field manager, major command functional manager and command chief duty. The form is tentatively slated to be implemented in May 2015. Air Reserve Components will also begin using the form in May 2015, following implementation of EPR static closeout dates. For more information about enlisted evaluations and promotions, and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website at https://mypers.af.mil.
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µ6WULSHV ZLWK 3LSHV¶ /DQJOH\¶V RZQ FKRLU JURXS By Senior Airman Austin Harvill
The “Stripes with Pipes” choir group performs at the 497th Operational Support Squadron change of command at Langley Air Force Base, July 15.The Stripes formed under the direction of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Bigler, 10th Intelligence Squadron security manager, as a morale booster and outlet for creative singing.
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In a small martini lounge nestled along a quiet street on the outskirts of Virginia Beach, smooth melodies trickle out into the late evening sunset. Within, a group of singers crowd the small stage, pouring out relaxing tunes for their guests. These singers left that night with not a cent in their pockets. Not because their performance was subpar, but because they hold themselves to a higher value. The “Stripes with Pipes” are U.S. Air Force Airmen from Langley Air Force Base, Virginia,who gave their earnings to the Wounded Warrior Project. And that is only one of their gigs that week. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Bigler, 10th Intelligence Squadron security manager, leads the choir group and said he fully intends to continue sharing the Air Force message through hours of practice and performance. “I grew up in a choir family – both my parents performed in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – so I wanted to bring this passion to the Air Force once I joined,” said Bigler. “I am astounded at how many people want to participate, and more so, how many times we are requested!” The success of the Stripes did not happen overnight, however. When Bigler arrived at Langley in January 2010, there was no choir group at all, and he wasn’t willing to let that continue. “My last duty station had a choir group, so I spent about a year looking for one here,” explained Bigler. “After searching, I decided to put out a message for volunteers who would like to sing in their off time.” Four other Airmen from the 10th IS signed on and Bigler got to work in February 2011. Originally, Bigler didn’t expect to perform at Air Force events, so he gave his team a few small parts to rehearse without any expectations. When it came time to practice, though, Bigler was blown away. “All of them were more or less spot-on with their parts,” said Bigler. “Most of the team couldn’t read music, so they had to listen to me sing their part on a recording and memorize every pitch, every crescendo, every pause – it was amazing to see
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them come into practice and pretty much sing their whole part. Every single one of them spent hours just listening and singing on their way to work, going home and so on. Their dedication was remarkable.” With such a devoted group of performers with which to work, Bigler knew he could go a step farther. “The question was no longer ‘Can we do it?’ Now, I was wondering what opportunities we had in front of us,” said Bigler. “We had the talent and drive, now we just needed somewhere to present our skills.” Luckily for the Stripes, their calendar didn’t stay empty for long. After a few events at their squadron, word spread like wildfire. The “Stripes with Pipes” was on every commander’s retirement wish list, every change of command and even the occasional promotion party.
“By 2012, we were doing a show a week, minimum,” said Bigler. “We would rehearse once before each event and then do a warmup before performing. Sometimes we would work two events, and by this time I had more people so we would mix and match. It was a really exciting time.” Bigler and the Stripes weren’t exclusive to the base, however. In addition to singing in support of the Wounded Warrior Project, Bigler has also performed at two Norfolk Tides baseball games, charity events and other venues. They even had the opportunity to sing the language of love in February 2012 and ‘13 with “Valentine Grams,” which Bigler said are his personal favorites. “On Valentine’s Day, a portion of the group took a day off and we went around base singing little love tunes for only $5,”
“I grew up in a choir family – both my parents performed for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir – so I wanted to bring this passion to the Air Force once I joined. I am astounded at how many people want to participate, and more so, how many times we are requested.” — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Bigler 10th Intelligence Squadron security manager
said Bigler. “All the proceeds went back to our squadron’s booster club, so we were helping out the team and a lot of people really got a kick out of the songs.” During the Valentine Grams event in 2012, Bigler said he saw what he believes truly exemplifies the impact of his performance, both as a professional vocalist and as an Airman. “We were eating at the dining facility near the flightline and one of my team members saw a food services worker who was having a bad Valentine’s Day,” explained Bigler. “He suggested we give her a free song, so we walked up and just belted out a tune. She absolutely lit up, and the whole room gathered around. “This was exactly why I wanted to start singing, whether I was in the Air Force or not,” he continued. “Seeing this woman just turn her day around – having that impact on someone – really reminds me that these people around us deserve to have the joy of music in their life. “Regardless of how many people were around us, the ability to share that joy with just her, surrounded by a group of likeminded, dedicated Airmen, means I have a chance to make a difference in the lives of my Wingmen, and that is more rewarding than any round of applause.”
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Education through improv: Raising sexual assault awareness By Senior Airman Kayla Newman 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In an ongoing effort to reduce the number of sexual assaults throughout the U.S. military and inform Service members about how to help prevent these assaults, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program sponsored a production of “Sex Signals,” July 30. Actors from Catharsis Productions performed a two-person semi-improvisational skit that included humor, education and audience interaction to demonstrate examples of sexual assault and consent. “Sex Signals is a show where performers talk about sexual assault and how not getting consent can affect you,” said Vanessa Williams, JBLE SAPR victim advocate. “The show is performed in a funny yet serious way; it provides a different way of getting people’s attention.” During the show, the presenters acted out several scenarios in which sexual assault can occur and frequently asked the audience for their opinions as they provided a “provocative insight into dating, sex and consent.” “I think the interaction and honesty of the presentation is a good way to reach people, get them more involved and understanding of the nuances of dating and how consent really works,” said Berna-
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“Sex Signals is a show where performers talk about sexual assault and how not getting consent can affect you. The show is performed in a funny yet serious way; it provides a different way of getting people’s attention.” — Vanessa Williams JBLE SAPR victim advocate
dette Hardy, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. “We don’t always want to show slide presentations; we also want people to be entertained while receiving the message.” Throughout the hour-long presentation, the actors explored how gender stereotypes, social pressures, unrealistic fantasies and false presumptions can contribute to sexual assault. In closing, the presenters encouraged the audience to provide solutions to create safer, healthier interpersonal sexual relationships, and learn ways to positively intervene as bystanders. For more information about the JBLE SAPR Program, visit http://www.jble.af. mil/sexualassaultpreventioncenter.asp.
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Actors Sakinah Iman and Chris Beier present “Sex Signals,” a semi-improvisational skit at Langley Air Force Base, July 30. The actors performed a two-person skit that included humor, education and audience interaction on the topic of sexual assault and consent.The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program sponsored the hour-long presentation in which actors explored how gender stereotypes, social pressures, unrealistic fantasies and false presumptions can contribute to sexual assault.
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$LU )RUFH PDNLQJ FKDQJHV WR (QOLVWHG (YDOXDWLRQV :HLJKWHG $LUPDQ 3URPRWLRQV V\VWHPV each Air Force specialty code, will move forward to the second phase, where their Air Force ofďŹ cials announced a series of records will meet an evaluation board like sweeping changes to the Enlisted Evalu- those currently in place for senior nonation System and Weighted Airman Pro- commissioned ofďŹ cers promotions. motion System July 31. The changes are intended to ensure the Enlisted Evaluation System Air Force truly makes job performance the In addition to WAPS changes, Airmen driving factor and will be implemented will see new EPRs and new processes for incrementally beginning in August 2014 completing those reports. The Airman and continuing through early 2016. Ad- Comprehensive Assessment introduced in ditional information and in-depth articles July built the foundation for these changes will be made available for each of the ma- by providing a tool and process to improve jor program changes, prior to implemen- communication between supervisors and tation, ensuring Airmen are knowledge- subordinates. Three new EPR forms, which for this year’s Command Chief screening able of and ready for the changes. closely parallel the ACA, will be introduced board to be held in September, with full “What gets measured gets done,â€? said for chief master sergeants, senior NCOs and implementation in 2015. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee technical sergeants and below. The latter To complement the new forms, the Air James. “We want to make sure perfor- two EPR forms will also include a section Force will also modify Enlisted Evaluation mance is the most important thing in every for promotion recommendations. System policy. Static, or ďŹ xed, annual closeaspect of an Airman’s career, so the eval“The purpose of the enlisted evaluation out dates for each rank tied to active-duuation process is going to measure perfor- system is to accurately document duty ty promotion eligibility cut-off dates will mance, and the promotion system is going performance so we can have honest per- be introduced for all Airmen starting this to emphasize performance.â€? formance-based discussions with our Air- November. The Air Reserve Components men,â€? said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. will follow the same static cutoff dates as Weighted Airman Promotion System Mark Welsh III. “Unfortunately, over time active-duty personnel but will implement To do this, the Air Force plans to make the system has become inated and a great changes over the next 30 months due to biseveral modiďŹ cations to the Weighted majority of Airmen have become a â€˜ďŹ re- ennial reporting requirements. This will Airman Promotion System. The current wall ďŹ ve,’ which makes it very difďŹ cult to eliminate the need for “change of reportWAPS calculation using the last ďŹ ve enlist- differentiate our very best performers.â€? ing ofďŹ cialâ€? evaluations which will be reed performance reports will be replaced Chief master sergeant evaluations will placed by letters of evaluation. by a model using a maximum of the last now be accomplished on a unique EPR The static closeout dates also support three EPRs, placing increased emphasis form intended to capture overall perfor- new forced distribution and senior raton an Airman’s most recent duty perfor- mance and provide the opportunity to er stratiďŹ cation restrictions. For technical mance. Overall EPR points for WAPS will recommend chiefs for future roles. The sergeants and below, forced distribution increase while time-in-grade and time-in- new form will also serve as the senior rat- will limit the number of top promotion service points will be reduced gradually er’s process to nominate chief master ser- recommendations a unit commander is over the next few years with the goal to geants for the Air Force’s Command Chief authorized to give to promotion eligible remove them completely. Analysis at the Screening Board, replacing the current Airmen; those not eligible for promotion end of each cycle will determine if there nomination process. Initially, the Chief will receive an assessment of performance are any unintended consequences from EPR will be a test form and used only without a promotion recommendation. these changes. This same model will be applied to the ďŹ rst phase of a new master sergeant pro“What gets measured gets done. We want to make sure performance motion process scheduled for implementation next year. Airmen will complete is the most important thing in every aspect of an Airman’s career, so the their WAPS testing and have their test evaluation process is going to measure performance, and the promotion scores combined with their other weight- system is going to emphasize performance.â€? ed factors, which include EPRs, decora— Deborah Lee James tions, time-in-grade and time-in-service Secretary of the Air Force points – until the latter two are eliminated over the next few years. The top 60 percent of Airmen, by WAPS score within
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For senior NCOs, stratiďŹ cation restrictions will limit the number of stratiďŹ cations a senior rater may give to their master sergeant and senior master sergeant promotion eligible populations. These changes will help curb ination and ensure accurate assessments by comparing, and ranking, an entire group of Airmen, by grade, at a single point in time. New active-duty promotion eligibility cut-off dates for promotions to master sergeant and technical sergeant along with changes to the testing windows for those testing for promotion to master sergeant will occur this fall to support the new master sergeant promotion process and the new forced distribution requirements. “This is the most comprehensive update to enlisted evaluations and promotions in nearly 45 years,â€? said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody. “Our enlisted leaders have worked closely with the Air Staff and major command commanders to design a system that truly recognizes and rewards Airmen based ďŹ rmly on their performance.â€? While WAPS and its forthcoming changes are exclusive to the active-duty component, the enlisted evaluation system changes are a total force initiative and will be incorporated into the Reserve and Guard components. Additional information and in-depth articles on each of the major changes will be released prior to each program’s implementation. Courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Liliana Henriquez (left), Oceana Dam Neck Annex Joint Targeting School joint staff J7 instructor, and Master Sgt. Liesbeth Bowen, 633rd Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, are sisters who were born in Venezuela and later joined the Air Force.The sisters used programs such as Military Tuition Assistance and Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarships to pursue their education.
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For some people, getting a degree and working full-time can be very stressful. Two sibling Service members who have faced such challenges head-on have guided one another and found solace in each other’s company during their life-long scholastic pursuit. With the help of Military Tuition Assistance and the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps’ scholarships, the U.S. Air Force helped Master Sgt. Liesbeth Bowen, 633rd Air Base Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, and Maj. Liliana Henriquez, Oceana Dam Neck Annex Joint Targeting School Joint Staff J7 instructor, achieve their educational and career goals. “My military career changed my education path, because it made me realize how much I loved to teach. I started off studying project management, but ended up getting a master’s degree in education.” Bowen first enlisted in the Air Force as a medic in the neurology field, earning an associate degree in Allied Science. She later studied project management, but was swayed toward education after becoming a professional military education instructor for the Chief Master Sergeant Paul W. Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. During this assignment, Bowen realized she enjoyed teaching even more,and earned an associate degree in instruction of military science. She eventually became a first sergeant, earning her third Community College of the Air Force associate degree in Human Relations, and shortly thereafter completed school with a master’s degree in education. “Everything you do in the military opens up a door to another path you may not have been aware of,” said Bowen. Having joined the Air Force before her sister, Bowen learned about ROTC scholarships and opened that door for her sister. Following Bowen’s advice, Henriquez joined the Air Force through the ROTC program. Double-majoring in Russian and international relations, and minoring in psychology, she eventually earned her master’s degree in the science of strategic intelligence. Applying for language immersions throughout college, Henriquez went to Kiev, Ukraine; Florence, Italy and Rio de Janeiro. Each immersion taught her about the different cultures and how to speak the native languages.
“The Air Force certainly opened my eyes to things that I love, but never would have considered for myself.” – U.S. Air Force Maj. Liliana Henriquez Oceana Dam Neck Annex Joint Targeting School joint staff J7 instructor
During the latter portion of her education, Henriquez worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency. After an assignment to Bogota, Columbia, to support the Office of National Drug Control Policy, Henriquez was assigned to a career she never would have imagined – a targeteer instructor. “The Air Force certainly opened my eyes to things that I love, but never would have considered for myself,” said Henriquez. “I thought I was going to hate it, but it turned out I loved targeting. I spent one assignment as a targeteer and have spent my whole career trying to get back into it. Then, I got my dream job here in Virginia Beach as a targeteer instructor.” After all their hard work finishing their education, both sisters were very excited when they received their assignments to Virginia, because it is where they consider home. Henriquez and Bowen were born in Caracas, Venezuela. At ages 5 and 6, their family moved to the United States, settling in Hampton Roads to further their father’s entertainment business. Spanish was their first language, so they attended English as a Second Language classes. Later, their accents set them apart from the other children and they initially struggled to fit in. Bowen and Henriquez admit there were many difficulties from childhood through adulthood, especially while going to school and working as Service members simultaneously, but such experiences have given the sisters insight as how to make the best of the cards they’re dealt. “No matter what obstacles you are faced with, remember they are temporary,” said Bowen. “Once you get through to the other side, look back at what you learned from those challenges and make yourself and those around you better Airmen. If we don’t grow from our challenges and obstacles, then it was all in vain.”
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Liliana Henriquez (center) stands with her father, Roberto Henriquez, and mother, Liliana Henriquez, after graduating from Newcomb College in New Orleans. Major Henriquez, Oceana Dam Neck Annex JointTargeting School joint staff J7 instructor, graduated in 1998.
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Liesbeth Bowen (center) stands with her parents while celebrating her college graduation at the Hampton Coliseum. Bowen, 633rd Wing Staff Agency first sergeant, graduated in 1995.
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To balance readiness today and modernization tomorrow, the Air Force’s fiscal year 2015 budget request is shrinking like today’s defense budget thanks to Congress’s own priorities and the approaching threat of sequestration in 2016, Air Force leaders said July 30. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III briefed the Pentagon press corps on the state of the Air Force and its prospects for the future. James said that after 13 years of war, he believes we are not where we need to be or want to be in the Air Force when it comes to our full spectrum of readiness.” The volatile world makes James concentrate on readiness, she added, “and readiness is key because at any time we could be asked to step up to the plate and conduct some dangerous missions.” Building to full-spectrum readiness was the reason for pumping more money into the Air Force fiscal year 2015 budget proposal, the secretary said. “This includes investment in training and range infrastructure, munitions and maintenance. All of these things play into readiness,” she added. Because of tight budgets, James said, “We did suggest retiring some older aircraft to pay for this priority as well as tomorrow’s modernization and it has been difficult to get some of these proposals approved through the Congress.” It seems, at least for now, that Congress will not grant the Air Force authority for another round of base closures, the secretary added. “The message that General Welsh and I keep taking to Congress at every stage that we can is: Please do not carve money out of our readiness accounts as these priorities need to be paid for, because readiness is key and we need to get those levels up,” she said. “Please Congress, lift sequestration in
fiscal year 2016 because if these difficult choices in fiscal year 2015 were troublesome, hold on to your hats,” she said. “It’s going to get worse and even more difficult in fiscal 2016.” In seven months on the job, James said she’s seen all five Air Force missions at work at 39 different bases in 22 states and overseas in Afghanistan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the U.K. and Germany. From the beginning she established three priorities, she said – taking care of people, striking the right balance between readiness today and providing for readiness and modernization tomorrow, making sure that every dollar counts, especially in a very tight budget environment. “We have really impressive Airmen. They are smart, they are dedicated, they are motivated. They’re really pumped is the way I would put it,” the secretary said, “But I do feel our Airmen are feeling some strains.” The biggest reason, she said, is the uncertainty they face because of downsizing and uncertain budgets. James addressed what she called two special topics – sexual assault and the total force. “My take on this, after all of my discussions, plus my discussions with other leaders is that we are making good progress,” James said. Sexual assault reporting is up, which she interpreted as victims feeling more confident to report the crime. In addition, training has improved and reports indicate commanders are taking the issue seriously.
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Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III answer questions during their “State of the Air Force” message during a Pentagon press conference July 30.They unveiled the Air Force’s strategy, “America’s Air Force: A call to the Future.”
“All of these things to me add up to progress on this front. But progress is not good enough,” the secretary added. “What we have to do is keep on it; persistent focus, persistent leadership and persistent action. And the chief and I are fully committed to doing just that.” On total force, which James said means active-duty Air Force, National Guard, Reserve and civilian workforce, the Air Force has committed to assessing the force mission by mission, through the end of the calendar year. The goal is to see what additional capability the Air Force might put into the Guard and Reserve in the future, she added. “We believe we’ll have 80 percent of our entire force looked at between now and the end of the year,” the secretary said, adding that she expects the Air Force to determine more missions and capabilities
for the Guard and Reserve in the future. Welsh discussed three acquisition programs the Air Force prioritized this year – the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter, the KC-46A Pegasus tanker and the longrange strike bomber – because, he said, “we believe they are operational imperatives for the joint force of 2025 and beyond.” Beginning with the fighter fleet, he said the F-35 is the only way to ensure that future air campaigns are not a fair fight. “We’re reaching important F-35 milestones,” he said. “Eglin Air Force Base just took delivery of the 26th F-35A in May, giving the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin its full complement of aircraft.” Welsh called this a major milestone on the flight path to initial operational capability for the Air Force in late 2016. The recent F-35 engine fire at Eglin Air Force Base received a lot of attention, he added, slowing flight activity as aircraft and engine manufacturers worked with “The message that General Welsh and I keep taking to Congress at the Air Force to understand the root cause. “We’ve implemented a restricted flight every stage that we can is: Please do not carve money out of our readienvelope that will remain in effect until ness accounts as these priorities need to be paid for, because readiness we understand that root cause completely, is key and we need to get those levels up.” we’ve identified it and we’ve corrected it,” — Deborah Lee James he said, adding that engine fires happen Secretary of the Air Force when high-performance aircraft are flown.
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READINESS FROM PAGE 14 “I also think it’s important to keep this particular fire in context,” Welsh said. “The F-35 has now flown about 8,700 sorties and over 14,000 flight hours. This is the first time we’ve had a major engine fire. We inspected every other engine in our fleet and we didn’t find any with the same level of wear and tear in the area that failed in the mishap engine.” The general said he’s confident the program will remain on track and the Air Force will reach initial operating capability by December 2016. “This fire is not going to affect that,” he added. Addressing tankers, Welsh called the Air Force refueling fleet the lifeblood of U.S. military global response capability and added that it was older than almost everyone in the briefing room. “The KC-46 Pegasus is another top operational imperative for the joint force,” he said. “The 179 aircraft we will fill between 2016 and 2028 will bring more refueling capacity, improved efficiency, increased cargo and air medical-evacuation capability to our Air Force and to the joint warfighting team.” The first test aircraft is scheduled to fly fall 2014, he said, adding, “we remain on track for all major program milestones and we will continue to work very closely with Boeing to bring this great new airplane online.” Global reach is fundamental to warfighting success in the U.S., Welsh added, “and Pegasus will make it a reality for the next 40 years.” The long-range strike bomber is the third of the Air Force’s major “must-have” programs, giving the nation the ability to hold any target on Earth at risk, the general said. “The bomber will be a long-range, airrefuelable, highly survivable aircraft with significant nuclear and conventional standoff and direct attack weapons payloads,” he said. “We plan to field 80 to 100 of them with initial operational capability in the mid-2020s.” The Air Force has established an achievable and stable set of requirements with a realistic target cost for the airplane, the general added, and it expects a robust competition. Contract award is expected in spring 2015. In her remarks about the future of the Air Force, James said the service was rolling out a new strategic framework, “A Call to the Future.” The roadmap will help guide the Air Force’s long-range planning efforts and
help the service make smart money and policy choices going forward. “The premise is that we never seem to accurately predict the future,” James said. “We never get it right. We’re going to have to continue to be able to step up to the plate and do a range of missions and also that we need to get ahead of the curve when it comes to the enormous and rapid change we’re seeing in our world.” James said she’s talking about changes in technology, in different nations and groups acquiring weapons, and in how people and nations communicate with each other. “Whoever saw Facebook and Twitter 10 years ago? These are all enormous changes in a short period of time. Geopolitical instability changes as well,” the secretary said.” So instead of focusing on a specific threat we’re trying to focus and recognize the quick pace of change and we have to recognize in ourselves the imperative that we are able to change more quickly as well. Strategic agility is what we’re shooting for and this should allow us to rapidly adjust to evolving threat environments faster than our potential adversaries and help us counter some of the great uncertainty.” James said she predicts the Air Force will embed the concept of strategic agility into key areas, including people and training, acquisition, affordability and exportability. The future Air Force will invest more in nuclear deterrence and continue investment in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. “We talk about a multidomain approach,” James said of the strategic framework. “This is the idea that we operate in three domains – air, space and cyberspace. Maybe it’s not the correct answer that it requires a new plane or a new munition to go on a new plane. Maybe there are ways to leverage space or leverage cyber to address that problem. We don’t know, but we have to open our minds much more to what we’re calling the multidomain approach.” The bottom line, she said, is that the Air Force is in good shape today but it’s feeling some strains. “The future depends in large part on how well we plan and execute some of the things we’ve talked about today and how well we do that consistently over the years,” James said, adding that the Air Force will continue to work with Congress and that the services would continue to talk about lifting sequestration and protecting readiness.
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Team works to solve POV shipment issues By Mark Diamond MILITARY SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION COMMAND
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and U.S. Transportation Command are standing up a team of transportation experts this week to quickly address the most significant challenges and concerns military customers are facing when shipping their privately owned vehicles. On May 1, International Auto Logistics, known as IAL, assumed responsibility for the Global Privately Owned Vehicle Contract, also known as GPCIII. Under the terms of the contract, IAL is responsible for processing, transporting and storing vehicles owned by military personnel and Department of Defense civilian employees bound for, or returning from, overseas duty assignments. The SDDC acknowledged the transfer to the new contractor did not go as smoothly as it could have. They want customers to know that SDDC is aware of and understands the issues some of them have experienced while shipping their privately owned vehicle, adding that solving those issues is the command’s No. 1 priority. They also want their customers to know what SDDC and U.S. Transportation Command are doing to help resolve these issues and facilitate a smoother and more effective transition to the new contractor. The SDDC serves as the POV movement program manager, whereas Transcom is the global POV contract administrator. These two commands work closely together in managing and monitoring this critical quality of life contract. “We are well aware that our customers continue to experience challenges in shipping their vehicles,” said Navy Capt. Aaron Stanley, personal property director for SDDC. The Transcom contracting office and the SDDC program management office continue to provide program oversight, while daily performance is monitored by contracting officer’s representatives, or CORs, assigned to vehicle processing centers. Stanley said about three dozen CORs are globally dispersed to provide daily
“We will continue to use their feedback and observations as we work to deliver their vehicles during the busy peak moving season, and we apologize to those who have experienced frustrations during the initial months of the new contract.” — Navy Capt. Aaron Stanley personal property director for Surface Deployment and Distribution Command oversight of IAL operations. “According to the CORs, IAL is responding to their feedback and has begun to make improvements,” he added. “That said, we believe that one unhappy customer is one too many. We want to assure our military and civilian partners and their families that SDDC, U.S. Transcom and IAL are actively taking steps to improve the POV shipping process for them. “We will continue to use their feedback and observations as we work to deliver their vehicles during the busy peak moving season,” he continued, “and we apologize to those who have experienced frustrations during the initial months of the new contract.” Stanley said that although these challenges won’t go away overnight, service members should know the steps they can take to help ease the stress of shipping their vehicles. Military personnel and DoD civilian employees who are experiencing delays with their vehicle arrival time should call IAL at 1-855-389-9499 and choose Option 2, or visit IAL’s website at http://www.pcsmypov.com, he said. “We must give IAL the chance to resolve an issue,” Stanley added. “We understand our customers’ frustrations; however, we are optimistic that once the peak moving season is complete, IAL can and will make the necessary adjustments to refine their processes and ensure a quality POV experience consistent with the quality standards reflected in the contract.” SEE ISSUES PAGE 17
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penses beyond the initial seven-day period are IAL’s responsibility,â€? he said. “They will review each claim on a caseby-case basis and, based on the circumstances, reimburse the member accordingly.â€? According to the IAL website, there are three options for ďŹ ling a claim, including “site settlement,â€? “IAL claims,â€? and “inconvenience claims,â€? with each option offering a different level of service and convenience. For more details on each option, visit the website’s FAQ section If a customer is inconvenienced because of a missed delivery date and cannot pay for a rental car, IAL has coordinated with Avis and Budget for direct billing from those rental car companies to IAL to reduce the customer’s ďŹ nancial burden, said Stanley. “As a military service member who has conducted many military moves during my career, I understand the stress involved in moving,â€? he added. “Rest assured, SDDC will continue to do what we can to help lessen that stress on our mili-
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Repurpose, reuse, recycle Airmen keep base environmentally friendly LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fred Norgues, Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office outbound cargo technician, prepares a box to be reused at the DRMO outbound processing dock at Langley Air Force Base, July 28. Out-bound processing technicians use recovered shipping supplies to send out everything.
RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sargon Zaya, Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office traffic management technician, separates used shipping materials at the DRMO inboundprocessing dock at Langley Air Force Base, July 28. Once supplies are received at in-bound processing, traffic management technicians remove their packaging to be appropriately repurposed, recycled or thrown away.
LEFT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Emery Andrade recycles a can at the Crossbow Dining Facility at Langley Air Force Base, July 28. Supplies that come to the dining facility in cardboard, metal or plastic are either recycled or repurposed for later use.
RIGHT: Edith Lynn Thompson, U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley housekeeping aid, empties a bag of recyclables into a bin at Langley Air Force Base, July 29.The recycling is taken out three times daily by different shifts from every department in the hospital.Thompson said there is at least one recyclables can in each office and lobby throughout the hospital.
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An American general was killed recently, in Kabul, Afghanistan, by an individual wearing a uniform of the Afghan National Security Forces. Major Gen. Harold J. Greene, who had been the deputy commander of the Combined Security Transition Command since January, was shot and killed when the individual ďŹ red into a group of coalition and Afghan service members on a routine site visit to the Marshal Fahim National Defense University, home of the Afghan army’s commissioned and non-commissioned ofďŹ cer academies. “There are a number of casualties as a result of the shooting, perhaps up to 15, to include some Americans,â€? said Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby. “Many were seriously wounded. Others received only minor injuries. The assailant was killed.â€? Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, said in a statement that the Army stands behind the families of the casualties. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene’s family, and the families of our Soldiers who were injured today in the tragic events that took place in Afghanistan,â€? Odierno’s statement reads. “These Soldiers were professionals, committed to the mission. It is their service and sacriďŹ ce that deďŹ ne us as an Army. “Our priority right now is to take care of the families, ensuring they have all the resources they need during this critical time. “We remain committed to our mission in Afghanistan and will continue to work with our Afghan partners to ensure the safety and security of all coalition Soldiers and civilians,â€? Odierno concluded. According to Kirby, the investigation into the shooting is just beginning. “The incident will be jointly investigated by Afghan and ISAF authori-
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene’s family, and the families of our Soldiers who were injured today in the tragic events that took place in Afghanistan. These Soldiers were professionals, committed to the mission. It is their service and sacriďŹ ce that deďŹ ne us as an Army. Our priority right now is to take care of the families, ensuring they have all the resources they need during this critical time.â€? Courtesy photo
Saturday September 6, 2014 The Mariners’ Museum and Park 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA We will be collecting backpacks, school supplies, and soccer balls at the race! These items will be shipped to Sierra Leone in Mid-September!
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ties,â€? Kirby said. “That investigation is just now getting underway. We need to let it proceed before speculating about any speciďŹ c circumstances.â€? Greene is the highest ranking U.S. military ofďŹ cer killed by foreign action since Lt. Gen. Timothy Joseph Maude was killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon. Greene is the highest ranking ofďŹ cer to be killed in combat since 1970. Greene previously served as the Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), in Washington, D.C., from April 2012 to January 2014. He served with Program Executive OfďŹ cer, Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from May 2011 to April 2012. Greene was the Deputy Commanding General U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command/Senior Commander, Natick Soldier System Center, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, from May 2009 to May 2011.
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Due to the implementation of the Defense Biometric The Single Airman Initiative is hosting a free block party Identification System (DBIDS) on Joint Base Langley-Eu- open to all single Airmen and Soldiers at the Langley Dorstis, retirees with identification cards issued before 2003 mitory Field Aug. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature must report to the Military Personnel Section to have free food and drinks, games, 3-on-3 basketball and more. them replaced before January 1, 2015. Failure to replace For more information, call 764-2983/2984. the ID card will result in being directed to the Visitor Con5-Day Bible Club trol Center to gain access to the installation. For more information, call 764-7770. The Langley Air Force Base Protestant Chapel is hosting a 5-Day Bible Club from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 – 22, at Langley Chapel part-time contract vacancy 349 Harris Ave. The club is open to children ages 5 to 12, The Langley Chapel has a part-time (30 hours/week) and snacks will be provided. contract vacancy for a Chapel Single Adult Ministry CoFor more information, contact Gemiel Matthews at 764ordinator to lead and coordinate the Langley Chapel min- 0951, or Di Tate at 291-2091. istry to Single Adults. Applications must be submitted to the chapel by 4 p.m. on August 11. Public Bid opening will Stress Management Classes be in the Langley Chapel Annex conference room at 10 The Health and Wellness Center will host stress managea.m. on Aug. 13. ment classes from 11 a.m. to noon, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. For more information, call Chaplain McDonald at 764-0587 These classes will identify the sources of stress and how or 764-7847. to cope with them. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581.
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The Family Advocacy Program is hosting the following classes at the Health and Wellness Center: ■ Stress Management classes from 11 a.m. to noon the second Tuesday of each month. ■ Five Love Languages classes from 11 a.m. to noon, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11. ■ Mind over Mood classes from 11 a.m. to noon the third Tuesday of each month. ■ Healthy Relationship Skills for Singles classes from 11 a.m. noon the third Wednesday of each month. ■ A four-week Anger Management class begins the Women’s Equality Day 5K Fun Run volunteers first Monday of the month. Participants must attend all four The Women’s Equality Day 5K Fun Run organizers are in classes to receive credit. ■ Prenatal Fitness classes from 1 to 3:30 p.m. the third search of 10 to 15 volunteers to assist with setup, teardown Tuesday of each month.To sign-up, call 764-6321. and water stations on Aug. 15. For more information contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581. For more information or to volunteer, contact Staff Sgt. Candace Reese at 764-7200.
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‘Fill the Boot’ donation drive Members of the Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis fire departments are hosting the annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on August 29 and 30 at both base commissaries. The firefighters have a long history of filling the boot and have pledged to raise $8,000 for their 2014 drive. For more info, contact Sheldon Cuffee at scuffee6@cox.net.
Home buying seminar The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Housing Office will host a home buying seminar on the first or second Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Nov. 3.Three industry representatives, including a real estate agent, lender and home inspector, will host each class and help participants understand Virginia state laws and procedures. Children and pets are not allowed to attend these classes. For more information and specific class times, contact David Kea at david.kea@langley.af.mil, or at 764-5040.
Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar The Family Advocacy Program will host safety education seminars on Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The seminars will highlight the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse. Learn who is at risk, available resources and the tools for maintaining a healthy relationship. Below are the seminar dates and locations: ■ 9 a.m., Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Bldg. 2115 Pershing Ave., Fort Eustis. ■ 9 a.m., Aug. 22 and Sept. 19 at the Health and Wellness Center, Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581.
Langley Lanes league sign-ups ■ Extramural Bowling Meeting: Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. in the large activity room . ■ Operation Naked Wing: Mondays and Thursdays from 11 to 8 p.m.; $.60 naked wings with your choice of sauce. ■ $2 Tuesdays and Thursdays: $2 games, $2 shoes, and $2 medium drinks all day. ■ Game room with pool tables, dart boards and assorted arcade games. For more information, call 764-2433.
Munitions inventory Personnel at 1st Maintenance Squadron Munitions will perform semi-annual inventory on the munitions stockpile Sept. 7-14. During this time, no transactions will be conducted unless an emergency request is submitted in writing and approved by group commander. For more information contact munitions operations at 764-7164.
Air Force birthday September 18, 2014 marks the 67th birthday of Air Force. Join us at the Bayview Commonwealth Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to commemorate this special day. The celebration will feature tradition, food and entertainment provided by the Rhythm in Blue jazz band. Price, guest speaker and more details will follow.
A Women’s Equality Day 5K Fun Run beginning at the Financial Services Hours Change Bayview Commonwealth Center starts at 7:30 a.m., Aug. The 633rd Comptroller Squadron has updated their ser15. Registration is $10 per person on a three- to five-per- vice hours. Additionally, personnel with intricate pay cases son team, and $15 for single participants. may call 764-3333 to set up a one-on-one appointment. EfFor more information, call 764-7200 or 225-0173. fective Aug. 1, the new hours are as follows: ■ Customer Service: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 Mind Over Mood Classes p.m.; first Wednesday of the month, noon to 3 p.m. The Health andWellness Center will host Mind Over Mood ■ Customer Assistance Self-Help (CA$H) Lab: Monday, classes from 11 a.m. to noon, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. Classes Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to noon ■ Disbursing Cage: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. will explore thinking errors and their effects on mood. For more information, contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581.
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Open mic night The Double Degage Open Mic Night is Aug. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Community Commons. All types of performances are welcome: Performers must submit their material in advance. The event is free for all. For more information, contact Airman 1st Class Dylan Pendergrass at Dylan.pendergrass@us.af.mil.
The 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operation Center’s duty hours will change to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Services will be limited to on-call emergency wrecker operations, protocol service and aircrew support. For any of these emergencies, please contact the Fuels Service Center at 764-4105 or 764-3505.
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The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) will conduct a change of responsibility ceremony at 10 a.m., Aug. 8 at the Murphy Field Sports Complex. Command Sgt. Maj. Tony Escalona will relinquish responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Vickie G. Culp. The inclement weather location is McClellan Fitness Center. For more information, call 878-5112, ext. 270.
Fort Eustis is hosting a tryout for the 2014 Army 10-Miler team at 6 a.m., Aug. 13 at Anderson Field House. The Army 10-Miler takes place Oct. 12 in Alexandria, Virginia. The event is open to all active-duty U.S. Army Soldiers. This is the final tryout to determine the eight positions for the team. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Bryce Livingston at bryce.e.livingston.mil@mail.mil or (520) 490-3317.
The Fort Eustis-based Joint Development Training Center offers Service members an opportunity to learn functional skills and knowledge of the processes and computer applications used to plan, execute, manage or maintain situational awareness of forces, equipment and supplies. The JDTC offers the following programs of study: ■ Joint Development with an emphasis on Joint Operations Planning and Execution ■ Global Force Management with an emphasis on Joint Capabilities Requirements Manager ■ Situational Awareness with an emphasis on Common Operational Picture and Integrated Imagery and Intelligence For more information, call 878-2987 or visit jdtc.eustis. army.mil.
Tignor Dental Clinic schedule TheTignor Dental clinics will be closed for appointments and sick call Aug. 8-14. Dental appointments will be routed to the McDonald Army Health Center’s dental clinic. In and out processing will continue at the original dental clinic through Aug. 8 and then move to the newly renovated dental clinic Aug. 11. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer King at 314-7799 or jennifer.l.king128.mil@mail.mil.
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The Family Advocacy Program will host safety education seminars on Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The seminars will highlight the dynamics of domestic violence and child abuse. Learn who is at risk, available resources and the tools for maintaining a healthy relationship. Below are the GoArmyEd changes seminar dates and locations: ■ 9 a.m., Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Bldg. 2115 Pershing The following changes to GoArmyEd are now effective: Ave., Fort Eustis. ■ Grades below a “C” for undergraduate work will be Army and Air Force Exchange discounts ■ 9 a.m., Aug. 22 and Sept. 19 at the Health and Well- recouped for classes with a start date of July 24 or later. ■ Express gas discounts – Military customers who pur- ness Center, Langley Air Force Base. ■ Grades below a “B” for graduate work will be rechase gas using their Military Star card will receive 10 cents For more information, contact Aillen Ford at 764-9581. couped for classes with a start date of July 24 or later. off per gallon Aug. 8, 9 and 10 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis ■ No fees, to include any supporting instructional fees Groninger Library reading program party Express locations. will be paid using tuition assistance. Only tuition cost, up ■ Buddy List Program – The JBLE Exchange Buddy List Summer reading program participants, parents, guard- to $250 per semester, will be funded. program enables military shoppers to be among the first to ians and friends are invited to the Groninger Library’s Sum■ TA must be approved before the start date of each class. find out about exclusive savings, promotions, events and spe- mer Reading Program Party at 11 a.m., Aug. 14 at 1313 For additional information, contact the Herb Bateman cial offers via the Internet. Customers interested in receiv- Washington Blvd. The event is free and open to the pub- Army Education Center, 878-2083. ing these messages can sign up at the Exchange or online lic. Participants who have read a minimum of five books at www.shopmyexchange.com/ExchangeStores/buddy.htm. will receive a certificate. Participants who have read 10 or Parent Support Program more books will receive a certificate and additional prizes. A New Parent Support Program for military families Active Parenting of Teens classes A free concert will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Heri- with children from newborn to 3 years old is available to provide support to both new and expecting mothers. For The Family Advocacy Program will host Active Parenting tage of America Band’s Blue Aces. For more information, call 878-5017. more information, call 878-0807 or 764-2427. of Teens classes from 1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 11, 18 and 25 at 2115 Pershing Ave. 93rd Signal Brigade COC and COR ceremony Privately-owned vehicle shipping claims For more information, call 878-0807. The 93rd Signal Brigade will host a change of command Military customers who had privately-owned vehicles Florida Tech info session ceremony at 10 a.m., Aug. 15 at the Army Training Sup- shipped and have experienced delays past the required deFlorida Institute of Technology will host an information port Center’sTraining andTechnology Center. Colonel Maria livery date may be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable session from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 11 at the Bateman A. Biank will transfer command to Col. Frank J. Snyder. A rental car expenses. If the delay is a week or less, it can be Army Education Center. Prospective students can learn change of responsibility ceremony will also take place with claimed on the permanent change of station travel claim. If about FIT’s master’s degree programs, Logistics Manage- Command Sgt. Maj. Rickey Wallace transferring responsi- the delay is more than seven days, an additional claims proment bachelor of science degree, Wisdom Warrior program bility to Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos M. Medina. cess applies. and military transfer credits. The Wisdom Warrior program For more information, contact Capt. Yolanda Wiggins at Claims for reimbursement can be filed at the finance ofoffers active-duty U.S. military personnel tuition of $250 per 878-6678 or yolanda.i.wiggins.mil@mail.mil. fice’s daily in-processing briefing or by appointment.To schedcredit hour for master’s degrees and provides a 10 percent ule an appointment at Fort Eustis, call 878-2616 and to schedEustis Night Live variety show discount for military spouses. ule an appointment at Langley Air Force Base, call 764-3333. For more information, call 887-2488. For more information, call 878-4464 or visit http://www. The Eustis Night Live variety show is at 2 and 6 p.m., Aug. 16 at Jacobs Theater at 747 Monroe Ave. Doors will sddc.army.mil/PP/default.aspx. Customers can also send Home buying and selling seminars open 30 minutes prior to each show. Admission is $7 per an e-mail to the Surface Deployment and Distribution CenThe Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a Home person. ter at army.sddc.safb.ppcf@mail.mil. Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 12 and a Home For more information, call 344-8762 or visit www.jble7th Transportation Brigade Resolute Ball Selling Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 14. Both seminars forcesupport.com. will take place in the Civil Engineer Division conference room The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Resolute at 1407 Washington Blvd. Industry speakers include a real Music Under the Stars Ball will take place Sept. 19 at the Hampton Roads Conestate agent, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band vention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. TickThe seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, will host Music Under the Stars at 7 p.m., until Aug. 28 ets are $60 per person, which includes a Tuscany buffet, retirees, Reservists, National Guard and family members. at Magnolia Park. The event is free and open to the public. dessert and beverages. The social hour will start at 5 p.m. To register, call 878-2977/5687/5579 at least three busiFor more information about Music Under the Stars, vis- followed by the receiving line at 5:30 p.m. ness days prior to attending the seminar of your choice. it www.tradocband.com. To purchase tickets, contact your unit representatives.
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The International Plastic Modelers Convention is ongoing through Aug. 9 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. More than 800 plastic modelers from around the world will display model aircraft, ships, armor, cars, spacecraft and more. Rare kits, books, magazines, decals and modeling supplies will be available for purchase. Daily admission is $4 per person or $10 for families. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 8 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 9. For more information about the convention, call 727-8311 or visit www.ipmsusa2014.com.
■ Dinos Live evening – The Dinos Live exhibit and outdoor Fossil Find are open from 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 9, featuring the life-like creations of the leading producer of animatronic dinosaurs. Amateur paleontologists can dig through a mound of fossil-filled sediment and search for fossils to take home. Discounted admission is $6 per person. ■ Discover dinosaurs – Come out and touch real dinosaur fossils and talk with museum scientists during a special day of activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 16. Dr. Gerald Johnson, College of William and Mary geology professor emeritus, will speak aboutTidewater fossils at 2:30 p.m. ■ Late summer planetarium shows – Visitors can choose among four shows at the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium through Sept. 1. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in Virginia Skies. Explore how dinosaurs lived and died in Dinosaur Prophecy. Enjoy the retelling of a classic Greek legend in Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda. Laseropolis is a mind-blowing mix of music and equally dazzling laser effects. The planetarium is open daily and tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission. ■ Star party and lasers – Free observing begins at sunset Aug. 9 at the museum. Visitors can select from six shows at the planetarium: Dinosaur Prophecy at 5:30 p.m., They Might be Giants at 6:30 p.m., Virginia Skies at 7:30 p.m., Hypnotica at 8:30 p.m., Laser Zeppelin at 10 p.m. and The Wall at 11:30 p.m. All shows are $6 each and 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. on Aug. 16 to hear a nature-related story by professional storyteller Jim Mercer. Recommended for ages 2 and above and included in 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 children under 2. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
The Peninsula Town Center will sponsor a KidZone Fashion Block Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 23 at the Town Square in Hampton. The event is open to children ages 6-12. Activities will include a fashion show, entertainment, a shopping passport, swag bag, cupcakes and a gift card for each child. Admission is $5 per person and online registration is required. To register and purchase tickets, visit www.peninsulatowncenter.com.
Free workout sessions at City Center Newport News instructional classes certified instructors will host free workout sessions from 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at City Center at Oyster Point. The 50-minute sessions are open to all ages and levels and will take place under the band shell. No registration is required. The workout schedule is listed below: ■ 8 a.m. – Yoga ■ 9 a.m. – Tai Chi ■ 10 a.m. – Zumba ■ 11 a.m. – Variety Fitness For more information, visit www.nngov.com/parks-andrecreation.
Magic of Harmony Show Chorus The Magic of Harmony Show Chorus will perform traditional barbershop melodies, contemporary pop music and musical theater from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 10 at Grace Episcopal Church. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and chairs or blankets for seating. The church is located at 111 Church Street in Yorktown. For more information, call 890-4490.
PFAC Art Start for Preschool classes The Peninsula Fine Arts Center offers Art Start for Preschool classes from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at 101 Museum Drive in Newport News. The classes are free for children ages 4 and under, and for adults with paid admission. The class schedule is listed below: ■ Aug. 13 – Squirt Bottle Painting ■ Aug. 20 – Design a Stamp City ■ Aug. 27 – Tissue Paper Butterflies To RSVP, email jdobson@pfac-va-org. For more information, call 596-8175 or visit www.pfac-va.org.
Thursdays by the Lake outdoor concerts The Mariners’ Museum will host “Thursdays by the Lake” outdoor summer concerts from 6 to 10 p.m. at Mariners’ Park in Newport News. The concerts are free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Visitors may bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. The schedule for August is listed below: ■ Aug. 14 – The Hark ■ Aug. 21 – The Deloreans ■ Aug. 28 – Rich Whiskey For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org.
Norfolk Latino Music Festival The 14th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Music Festival is from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 16 at Town Point Park in Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public. Activities include games, family-friendly workshops, music, dancing and authentic food and beverages. Attendees can also meet local Hispanic business owners at the Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Expo from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.festevents.org.
Newport News Sheriff’s Office Shred-Day The Newport News Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Stealth Shredding, will conduct its Shred-Day program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21 at Home Depot at 325 Chatham Drive. The event is free and open to Newport News residents. Attendees can help fight identity theft and information-based fraud by bringing documents that contain personally identifiable information. The documents will be shredded and recycled. For more information, call 926-7017.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra concert The 18th annual Virginia Symphony Orchestra concert is from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Aug. 30 at Riverwalk Landing at 331 Water Street. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and lawn chairs or blankets for seating. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will conduct a pre-concert performance at 6 p.m. For more information, call 890-4490.
Bluebird Gap Farm programs Bluebird Gap Farm offers more than 100 domestic and wild animals on 60 acres of land at 60 Pine Chapel Road in Hampton. Visitors can enjoy family-oriented adventure and educational experiences. Admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday, closedTuesdays. ■ Bluebird Country Hayride – The Bluebird Country Hayride, normally held the second Saturday of each month, will not take place in August due to parking lot construction. ■ Friends of the Farm meeting – The Friends of the Farm meeting will take place from 7 to 8 p.m., Aug. 28 at Sandy Bottom Nature Park at 1255 Big Bethel Road. ■ Pony Pedicures – The farrier will demonstrate how to trim a horse’s hooves from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 30 at the livestock barn. Admission is free. For more information, call 825-4750 or visit www.hampton.gov/bbgf.
Arms and Artillery Month Visitors can explore the weapons and tactics of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia during August at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. The programs feature daily firings of a matchlock musket and falcon at Jamestown Settlement’s re-created 1610-14 fort and ships pier. Flintlock muskets and mortar and battalion guns are fired daily at theYorktown Victory Center’s re-created Continental Army encampment. Visitors can also learn about specialized European weapon-makers from gunsmiths to swordsmiths, try on metal breastplates and helmets and view demonstrations of armor fabrication at the fort. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $16 for adults and $7.50 for ages 6 to 12. Admission to Yorktown Victory Center is $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for ages 6 to 12. A combination ticket to both museums is $20.50 for adults and $10.25 for ages 6 to 12. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 southwest of Williamsburg. The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown. For more information, call 253-4838 or (888) 593-4682 toll-free or visit www.historyisfun.org.
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Calling all housekeeping, catering, home improvement, lawn/landscape service, professional services, janitorial service, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, babysitting/child care, adult elderly care, courier service, attorneys, tax service, etc:
Advertise your business through the Military Newspapers Service Directory.
Sample ad
Run a 1x1 ad for 5 weeks for $125 ($25/week) SERVICES
To advertise with Military Newspapers of Virginia, call Dot Way at 757-222-5374.
PA I N T I N G
SERVICES
Int/Ext Painting y Pressure Washing Preservation y Restoration and Design TURNING A JOB TO DO INTO A JOB WELL DONE.
757-123-1234
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Between ENGINEERING And MANAGEMENT Earn a master’s degree in engineering management or systems engineering in fewer than 18 months. ` Technical professionals with management skills are in demand by employers in industry and government. ` Learn from faculty with experience both inside and outside the classroom. Classes offered weekday evenings at GW’s Newport News Location. INFORMATION SESSION:
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For more information, please visit go.gwu.edu/engineering or call 757-249-3522. The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution certified to operate in Va by SCHEV.
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