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AFOSI MONTHLY FRAUD BULLETIN: TAX SCAMS By Air Force Office of Special Investigations — Detachment 201 AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS

Editor’s Note: This is a monthly installment Air Force Office of Special Investigations provides to inform and educate the U.S. Air Force and Joint Base Langley-Eustis community regarding fraud. Each month, the newsletter will contain information regarding a specific fraud topic and what you can do to identify and help stop fraud. In 2016, AFOSI units received multiple reports of U.S. Air Force members receiving intimidating phone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS agents or employees. These scam artists routinely make unsolicited phone calls to taxpayers during the peak of tax filing season and have threatened arrest, deportation, court action or license revocation in order to steal money and the personal tax information of private citizens. Individuals have also been targeted via phishing emails, text-messages and automated messages known as robocalls. Most often, IRS impersonators contact victims using IRS titles, spoofed caller ID numbers and phony badge numbers. In many instances, victims are ordered to pay tax bills via cash or pre-paid debit cards. In one variant of the scheme, the scam artist will inform an individual they are entitled to a large refund and ask for identity verification, fooling the victim into providing sensitive personal information which could be used to file false tax returns. Since 2013, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, the government entity tasked with auditing, inspecting and investigating inconsistencies within the federal tax system, has received about 896,000 reports of individuals contacted in IRS related tax scams. As a result, more than 5,000 victims have lost a total of more than $26.5 million. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of reported IRS phone and email scams has increased 40 percent. The top scams as identified by the IRS for 2016 can be found at: https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irswraps-up-the-dirty-dozen-list-of-tax-scams-for-2016 . Military members should be familiar with the following potential indicators of IRS tax scams: - Demands for immediate payment and/or failure to receive initial notifications via official mail. - Demands for payment without the option to question or appeal the amount owed.

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Military members should be familiar with the following potential indicators of IRS tax scams - Demands for immediate payment and/or failure to receive initial notifications via official mail. - Demands for payment without the option to question or appeal the amount owed. - Requests for credit or debit card information over the phone - Requests for a specific method of payment; i.e. payment via prepaid debit card - Threats of arrest for non-payment

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FT. EUSTIS BLOOD DRIVE U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong II

Spc. Curtis Smith, 335th Transportation Detachment watercraft operator, holds gauze over his venipuncture wound after donating blood during a blood drive at Fort Eustis, Va., August 3, 2016. Smith raised his arm above his heart to slow the bleeding from his median cubital vein.

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Felicia Taylor, American Red Cross phlebotomist collection technician three, prepares Smith to donate blood during a blood drive at Fort Eustis, Va., August 3, 2016.

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Chaplain battles demons through comedy By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

As retired U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James King U.S. Air Force photo by walked up to a stranger’s home, his fingers rhythmiStaff Sgt. Natasha Stannard cally glide over his clammed palms and his skin tingles Retired U.S. Army Chaplain into a lighter tone. He knew the tears to come were un(Lt. Col.) James King peravoidable, and that he must knock on the door, gain forms his comedy routine at a local comedy club in his composure as he and another Soldier tell someone Newport News, Va., April that the person they love died serving their country. 14, 2016. While part of King’s duties as a chaplain were to deliver this message and help people through other difficult situations, King said that the rate at which he had to do so became overwhelming due to recent contingency operations. To battle his plight, he sought help through traditional and non-traditional avenues including an all veteran comedy class. “It’s vital, but to be there time after time, to see the family’s responses, to experience their pain and not be able to do anything about it because you just can’t change the basic fact that the one that they love is not going to come back alive is hard,” said King. “I went through some emotionally difficult things with their families, but I’m still here and I’m physically whole, so it’s hard to complain.” After nearly two decades of taking in others’ pain and feeling helpless as his comrades were continuously sent to war, King said he realized that the buildup of emotions he carried needed to be addressed. “I became aware that my life was becoming unmanageable, and that I was depressed,” explained King, “I was carrying things myself. I was bottling things up. I was isolating myself. I was not using healthy practices. I was not eating healthy. I was drinking more than I needed to, and I was letting things get to me that shouldn’t have. My wife and people close to me expressed concern and after initially not listening, I finally did.” King received counseling and through that, found other avenues to relieve his stressors. One is the Armed Services Arts Partnership comedy boot camp, which provides veterans an artistic outlet to deal with issues in a safe and understanding environment. “One of the things I am learning is that I can’t bottle things up, so I’m expressing some of my struggle through humor and it’s working so far,” said King. Since starting the class in April 2016, King has not only performed in local comedy shows, but has taken the class as an opportunity to show others that it’s possible to overcome personal demons. “Jim came in ready to be the best, but he helped everyone out,” said Fred McKinnon, U.S. Army veteran and comedy boot camp coach. “He took the class seriously. I think the sky’s the limit for him, if he puts forth the effort I could see him having a lot of success.” But for King, the class was more than a place to showcase his talent, it was a salvation. “Without the boot camp and counseling, I’d be an even bigger problem waiting to happen,” said King. “If I had not gotten help to find avenues to deal with the issues, they would still be bottled up inside me. And, the problem is that the more you bottle something up, the more the pressure builds.” As a chaplain, King said he understands and has seen that people sometimes have difficulty identifying they have an issue or asking for help, but to him tackling such struggles can only make his brothers and sisters in arms stronger. “If somebody wants to say that we are weak because we seek help, they’re just proving themselves weak,” said King. “We have sense enough to get help for everything else, we need to get help for our emotional, mental and psychological needs. When somebody seeks help we need to not only continue in the strides we’ve made with crushing the stigma, but we need to mitigate the punitive measures that sometimes accompany dysfunctional behaviors – that becomes a barrier to resiliency and self-defeating to our system.” Editor’s note: This is part three of a three part series featuring veterans who participate in a local arts program to battle stressors.

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VETERANS BRING LAUGHTER TO EUSTIS Mae Brayton, comedian, performs during the Armed Services Arts Partnership comedy show at Fort Eustis, Va., August 5, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

Don Collins laughs as Armed Services Arts Partnership comedians perform during a comedy show at Fort Eustis, Va., August 5, 2016.

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Fred McKinnon, U.S. Army veteran and Armed Services Arts Partnership instructor, introduces an act during a comedy show at Fort Eustis, Va., August 5, 2016. McKinnon not only instructs the ASAP comedy boot camp class, but he also performs and organizes shows at Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base.

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Maintenance Soldiers keeps Eustis’ wheeled fleet moving U.S. Army Pfc. Trevis Rodney, 10th Battalion 149th Seaport Operations Company wheeled vehicle mechanic, works on a M988 Wrecker hub at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 8, 2016. Rodney is responsible for inspecting, repairing and testing wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components.

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U.S. Army Spc. Yaritza Jimenez, 10th Battalion 149th Seaport Operations Company cargo specialist, guides a 10 ton Forklift operator at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 8, 2016. Jimenez ensures the battalion receives supplies, weapons, equipment and mail from air, land and water transport by manual and mechanical methods.

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7 U.S. Army Maj. Mari Groebner, McDonald Health Center Perioperative Services and Specialty chief, gives U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S. Army Medical Command surgeon general, a tour of McDonald Health Center at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 4, 2016.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S. Army Medical Command surgeon general, host a town hall at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 4, 2016.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Stacy Tomic, 833rd Transportation Battalion commander, presents U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Nadja West, U.S. Army Medical Command surgeon general, a gift at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 4, 2016. West is the Army’s first African American surgeon general and first African American female three-star general.

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 203rd Transportation Detachment participate in vessel defense pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 3, 2016.

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in predeployment training in a simulator at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

The vessel defense simulator has two M2 .50 cal machine guns and two MK19 40 mm grenade launchers which allowed the unit to practice communication and shooting hostile targets.

The simulator allows Soldiers to practice steering and guiding a vessel into a dock in a variety of different environments.

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203rd Transportation Detachment prepares for deployment

A U.S. Army Soldier handles the throttle and thrust on a simulator during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug 2, 2016.

U.S. Army Spc. Antony Delgado, 203rd Transportation Detachment water craft operator, keeps watch during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

The unit will be deploying with a large logistics supply vessel, but will be trained on different ships to be more proficient for a variety of missions.

The person assigned as a lookout watches for hazards, other vessels in the water and possible dangerous watercraft coming towards the ship.

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U.S. Army Spc. Antony Delgado, 203rd Transportation Detachment water craft operator, keeps watch during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016. The virtual reality binoculars allow a realistic view for Soldiers who are assigned as lookouts during the training exercise.

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 203rd Transportation Detachment participate in vessel defense pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 3, 2016.

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in predeployment training in a simulator at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

The vessel defense simulator has two M2 .50 cal machine guns and two MK19 40 mm grenade launchers which allowed the unit to practice communication and shooting hostile targets.

The simulator allows Soldiers to practice steering and guiding a vessel into a dock in a variety of different environments.

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203rd Transportation Detachment prepares for deployment

A U.S. Army Soldier handles the throttle and thrust on a simulator during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug 2, 2016.

U.S. Army Spc. Antony Delgado, 203rd Transportation Detachment water craft operator, keeps watch during pre-deployment training at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 2, 2016.

The unit will be deploying with a large logistics supply vessel, but will be trained on different ships to be more proficient for a variety of missions.

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192nd Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintainers found a swarm of honey bees hanging from the exhaust nozzle of an F-22 Raptor engine on June 11, 2016 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. A local honey bee keeper was called to remove and relocate the bees to a safe place for them to build their hive.

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192nd Fighter Wing Aircraft Maintainers were bemused when they found a swarm of honey bees hanging from the exhaust nozzle of an F-22 Raptor engine following flight operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia on June 11, 2016. Initially, everyone’s reaction was to run and find someone who could “get rid” of the bees, but Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Baskin, 192nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, knew that these honey bees were too important to exterminate. “I was shocked like everyone else because it looked like a cloud of thousands of bees, but I knew they wouldn’t sting anyone and were just looking for a new place to live,” said Baskin. “My neighbor maintains two colonies of honey bees and I knew they were at risk for extinction, I figured we might want to get a honey bee expert out to collect them.” Maintainers notified Capt. Katie Chiarantona, 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Officer about the honey bee swarm. Since this had never happened on the flight line before, Chiarantona initially called the on-

base entomologist to assess the situation. The entomologist immediately knew that he did not have the means to relocate the bees, so he referred Chiarantona to a local honey bee keeper in Hampton, Virginia. Andy Westrich, U.S. Navy retired and local bee keeper, arrived on base with the needed materials and supplies. According to Chiarantona, Westrich said the swarm was one of the largest he had ever seen. He was escorted to the aircraft and used vacuum hoses to safely corral the honey bees off of the aircraft into large buckets. He then took the bee’s home and found that, as a hive, they weighed eight pounds which calculates to almost 20,000 bees! “The honey bees most likely came from a much larger bee hive somewhere else on base,” said Chief Master Sergeant Gregg Allen, 192nd Maintenance Group Quality Assurance chief, who also happens to be a bee keeper. “Bee hives are constantly growing and they eventually become overcrowded. Around springtime, the bees will make a new queen, scout for a new location and take half of the hive with them to that location.” Westrich suspected that the

swarm of bees were on their way to a new location to build a hive for their queen. Queen bees typically fly with eggs to lay at the new hive and do not eat for up to 10 days before leaving to start a new colony. As a result, the queen is often malnourished for the journey. Westrich believes she landed on the F-22 to rest. Honey bees do not leave the queen, so they swarmed around the F-22 and eventually landed there. According to Chiarantona “[Westrich] said that one out of two things could have happened, the queen would have rested and gained energy and the swarm would’ve left in the morning, or they would have decided that the jet engine would be a great place to build a hive.” Westrich was able to safely relocate the colony to a local beer producer where they will maintain the honey bee colony and use the honey for their production facility. “Every bee is important to our food source; lots of things would die without bees,” said Baskin. “Most of our crops depend on bees, and our bees need to pollinate. This is why I knew we needed to save them instead of [exterminate] them.”

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Langley First Sergeant Council members took part in an annual off-site event Aug. 4 through Aug. 6 as a way to reconnect and network with fellow first sergeants. “It’s really important that we do this every year, so we can go over our bi-laws to make sure we’re on the right track, vote for our new council and spend some quality time getting to know each other,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Chwalik, 633rd Security Forces Squadron first sergeant and Langley First Sergeants Council’s newest president. “The team building events we organized and participated in were a great way for us to work together and learn about each other’s strengths and weaknesses, so we can grow as an organization.” On Thursday, the first sergeants participated in team building events such as a team scavenger hunt, which was followed by a review of their bi-laws. The following day they traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to tour a naval ship with U.S. Navy leadership and learn about their leadership styles. “Every branch does things differently so it was cool to bring that side to the Air Force and maybe give us a different perspective,” said Master Sergeant Steven Thomas, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant. “In return we got to share our Air Force knowledge with them so we all have a chance to grow.”

The final portion of the annual off-site event included a cook out at Eagle Park on Langley Air Force Base, Virginia on Saturday as a way for the first sergeants to connect with each other’s families. This event helps first sergeants transition into their next major event, the bi-annual First Sergeant Symposium, scheduled for Sept. 12 through 16. The symposium will include presentations about first sergeant responsibilities, including family care plans, administrative actions and counseling. Thomas, who went through the symposium a few years ago, will be one of the first sergeants teaching at the fourday event next month. “When you teach things, you learn things as well, so it will be an experience and a chance to learn from the other first sergeants,” said Thomas. “I would encourage anyone interested in becoming a first sergeant to contact their first sergeant to register and attend.” During the symposium, Airmen interested in serving as first sergeants are given an in-depth look into what life is like in the special duty position. “Being a first sergeant is a rewarding but tough job, so it’s not for everyone,” said Chwalik. “This symposium will give master sergeants, master sergeant selects and even motivated technical sergeants the information they need if they want to do something outside their career field and have a desire to become a first sergeant.”

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amy Lynch, Heritage of America Band regional band craftsman and Gerald J. Patesel, Peninsula Agency of Aging director of community services, look over her scheduled route for her weekly “Meals on Wheels” delivery at Hampton, Va., on July 28, 2016. “Meals on Wheels” is a home-delivered meals program geared toward promoting better health in home-bound senior citizens.

When it comes to impacting the community, JBLE delivers By Tetaun Moffett 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Volunteers have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of their local community. Service members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis have embodied this belief and continuously find opportunities to get involved. Airmen and Soldiers from various units throughout JBLE meet weekly at Ivy Memorial Baptist Church in Hampton, Virginia, to participate in the Peninsula Agency on Aging Meals on Wheels Program. “Meals on Wheels” is often used generically to refer to the home-delivered meals program, which is geared towards promoting better health, im-

proving nutrition and reducing isolation and loneliness that impacts homebound senior citizens. With limited or no access to families, friends, or proper nutrition, the daily meal delivery not only provides seniors with a nutritious meal but also a daily safety check by the volunteers. Over 280 homes are delivered meals up to three times a day by Meals on Wheels volunteers, with JBLE volunteers responsible for 32 of those 280 homes. According to Gerald J. Patesel, Peninsula Agency of Aging director of community services, having JBLE volunteers has been extremely beneficial to the program. “It is a win for everyone,” said Patesel. “Volunteers from JBLE joined the program because they wanted to give back to their community and their efforts allow the program to meet the needs of seniors throughout the community.” According to Patesel, clients love to see someone in uniform, it makes them feel safe especially when they see them walking in the door. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amy Lynch, Heritage of America Band regional band craftsman, has been a volunteer for the past three years and knows all of her clients personally. “It’s more than just a short visit,” said

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amy Lynch, Heritage of America Band regional band craftsman takes her assigned meals to her vehicle for her weekly “Meals on Wheels” delivery at Hampton, Va., on July 28, 2016. Joint Base Langley-Eustis volunteers are responsible for delivering meals to 32 of 280 homes in the Hampton Roads community.

Lynch. “You might be the only person they interact with that day. It’s an opportunity to gain a perspective on what daily life is like for some people in the community.” Lynch has had nothing but a positive experience, and noted she always looks forward to her route. The effort that service members, like Lynch, put forth in supporting this program helps show the seniors that there are people within the community that care about them. Eunice Tuten, a Meals on Wheels recipient, who has been a resident of Hampton for the past 50 years discovered the program last year. “The first time I heard about this program, I was at a shopping center in Hampton with my daughter,” said Tuten. “We over heard two Airmen talking about Meals On Wheels, and ever

since that day I’ve been receiving free meals daily.” Tuten also expressed how much she loves the program and interacting with volunteers. “All I can say is it’s a blessing to receive hot meals from different people, especially from the Airman from Langley,” said Tuten. “I always enjoy talking with them.” In addition, Patesel said at times many of their clients are waiting by the door and for some of them it’s the biggest event of the day. “At the end of the day, there’s a personal satisfactions to know you’ve helped thousands of seniors feel at ease and appreciated,” said Patesel. For more information on volunteering for Meals on Wheels, contact the Peninsula Agency on Aging office at 757-873-0541.

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JBLE Force Support Squadron has summer positions available at the Langley and Fort Eustis golf courses, the Langley and Eustis clubs, both youth program services, the Langley Marina, Langley Child Development Center, Fort Eustis bowling center, Information Technology, Auto Hobby Shop and Outdoor Recreation. The positions offer flexible pay and will end in October 2016. For more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-764-2992 or visit www.NAFJobs.org.

Langley AFB is looking for donations for the Newport News school. Donations can be dropped off at Building 15 in Room 230 until August 19. The schools are looking for book bags for ages 4-16 years filled with stationary supplies such as pencils, paper, crayons, colored pencils, hand sanitizers, glue sticks, tissues, notebooks, pens, pocket folders, and 3-ring binders. For more information contact MSgt Latoya Perry at 757-764-3400 or MSgt Rhonda Howard at 757-225-9550.

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Volunteer opportunity for annual Community Day

The Langley Hospital Chapel will host a Newcomers Mindfulness Meditation Class every week starting August 16 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The class will teach the practice of mindfulness meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life. For more information, contact Sandra Pratt at 757-764-7847.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Community Day hosted by the Gates of Heaven Family Life Center on August 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Community Day will be internationally themed. Volunteers are needed to assist in food service, equipment tear down and grounds clean-up. For more information, contact TSgt Melanie Thermidor at melaniethermidor8907@ gmail.com or 757-764-5877.

Construction impact notice for Thompson Street Thompson Street will be closed in both directions from August 1-15. The work is required to complete critical repairs to the storm drain system. There will be a detour available via Plumb St. For more information, contact MSgt Brian Rosburg at 757-764-4820.

JBLE.mil website is undergoing migration to new system The JBLE.AF.MIL website is migrating to a new system. Please expect website downtime and page/link issues. Website updates cannot be made at this time. For more information or concerns, please call 633rd Public Affairs at 764-5701.

Family Health and Pediatric Clinic will host School and Sports Physical Day The 633rd Medical Group Family Health and Pediatric Clinic will offer school and sports physicals on August 10 to children ages 4 to 18. Bring all completed forms, shot records, and IDs to the appointment. To make an appointment, call 1-866-645-4584.

Langley AFB sponsors ASBP Blood Drive Langley will host the Armed Services Blood Program blood drive on August 10 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Community Commons. Pre-registration is available online at www.militaryblood.dod.mil and walk-ins are acceptable. For more information contact Ralph Peters at 757-953-1686.

Langley celebrates SSgt Release Party Langley will celebrate the SSgt Release on August 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Static Display Hanger. The theme for the party is Rocky Balboa and finger foods, cake and beverages will be available. For more information, contact TSgt John Sewell at 757-764-2961 or SSgt Teresa Cleveland at 757-764-5701.

Equality Opportunity to host Women’s Equality Day Parade The 633rd Air Base Wing Equality Opportunity Office will host a Women’s Equality Day Parade on Aug. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. starting at Memorial Park near the La Salle gate. The end of the parade and start of the event will be held at the Community Commons. For more information, contact SrA Jasmin Rodriquez at 757-764-4040.

JBLE ITT partners with Virginia Air and Space Center JBLE will provide discounted tickets to the Virginia Air and Space Center until August 31 at JBLE ITT. The engagement program offers unlimited exhibit and IMAX admission and free admission to over 300 other science and natural history centers worldwide. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Free Golfing for JBLE youth The JBLE golf courses will give one free bucket of range balls to children each day throughout the summer. Children can receive their free bucket at the golf shop counter. The program is available every day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Free bowling for JBLE youth The JBLE bowling centers will allow children who register online at www.kidsbowlfree.com/jble to bowl free all summer. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

2016 Air Force Summer Employment Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis will offer temporary summer job opportunities for clerical, general laborer,

recreation aid and others. For more information, visit https://www.usajobs.gov or call 1-800-525-0102.

JBLE DFAC policy change The Crossbow at Langley Air Force Base and the Resolute Café at Fort Eustis are now open to all personnel who have authorized access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Eligible customers include active duty, National Guard and Reserve Service members, retired military personnel, immediate family members of active duty personnel, DOD civilians and contractors with a Common Access Card, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, contact Capt. Christina Eason at 225-2969 or email at Christina.eason@us.af.mil.

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2 — 12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835, and for more information, contact Sheila Robinson at 878-0280. Eligibility for most programs: Assigned to or working on JBLE At least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service Active Duty Reserve or Guard member in activated status Dual employed (military married to civilian) DoD civilian employee (single/dual employed) Must be purchasing full time child care on or off the installation

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EustisCommunity Free Friday night movies Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support is offering free movies at 6 and 8 p.m., Friday nights, at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. A valid ID and parental supervision is required for all movies shown at 8 p.m. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and snacks will be available for purchase. The schedule is listed below: Aug. 26 — Family Pool Party Aug. 26 – Super Hero Fly and Dive, 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

Youth Program summer events The Fort Eustis Youth Program is offering the following summer events for ages 9 to 18 years old: Aug 8 to 12 – Missoula, free, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug 18 – Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 1 to 5 p.m. Aug 26 – Virginia Beach Trip, free, 1 to 6 p.m. Scheduled trips may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, call 878-2662.

Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is hosting its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts, featuring the TRADOC Band, at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. The concerts are free and open to the public and are held at 7 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 25. The schedule for August is listed below: Aug. 16: “Tropical Rhythm” Aug. 23: “This is Country Music” Aug. 30: “Overture 1812” For more information, call 501-6949.

Groninger Library to host summer reading program The Groninger Library will host a summer reading program party on Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at the library. All summer reading participants, parents, guardians and friends are invited to join the fun and games. For more information, contact the library at 757-878-5017.

Range schedule (Update) Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-7404 or 878-7405. The range operations schedule through Aug. 19 is:

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Aug. 12 – BTRAC, R1, Maint 2, 3, 5, 6 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 13 – POW 2, R3, R5 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 14 – POW 2, R3 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 15 – BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 16 – BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3 POW from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Aug. 17 – BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R5 from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 18 – BTRAC, R1, R2 POW, R3 from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Aug. 19 – BTRAC, R1 MAINT, R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Basic Riders Course (BRC-2) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 24, Motorcycle Training Range 14-A, 3300 Wilson Ave. The BRC-2 is for riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Basic Riders Course. It is a refresher course and similar to the BRC, except for higher speeds. Riders can practice and renew their basic riding skills. Advanced Riders Course (ARC) – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 16, 705 Washington Blvd., room 227. The ARC is for riders who have completed the BRC and own/operate any type of motorcycle (except 3-wheelers). The course complements a rider’s basic skills and helps with personal risk assessment. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment with several interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises enhance both basic and crash avoidance skills. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the BRC, be a properly licensed rider, own your motorcycle, possess a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and wear the proper personal protection equipment. JBLE does not have a contract to conduct BRCs. Airmen and Soldiers can take the BRC at Fort Lee or through the Navy (free of charge). For more information, contact Kymm Beaver at 462-2199 (Navy) or Ed Newel at (804) 590-8013 (Fort Lee). Airmen and Soldiers can complete any motorcycle safety course at Thomas Nelson Community College. The cost varies and students are required to pay upfront and complete documentation for reimbursement through the 633 ABW Safety Office. To register, email dawn.a.joyner.civ@mail.mil or 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 secu-

rity number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.

JBLE Family Child Care Program If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 8785584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

Dining facility policy change The 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Resolute Café dining facility is open to all personnel who have authorized access to JBLE. Eligible customers include active-duty personnel, retired military, National Guard, Reserve component, immediate family members of active-duty personnel, DoD civilians and contractor personnel with a DoD Common Access Card assigned, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, call 878-6665.

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit www. district66.org or contact Julie LeBlanc at 878-3124 or Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.

Fort Eustis Youth Program The Fort Eustis Youth Program’s summer camp and open recreation activities are open to children ages 10 and older. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Leadership, sports, fitness, instructional and sponsorship programs are provided in a safe, healthy and pleasant environment. Special rates are available for no-school and half days. The program is located at 1102 Pershing Ave. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Open recreation hours are from 1 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 1 to 10 p.m., Friday. New participants must initially register at 650 Monroe Ave. To schedule sign up appointments, call 878-4025. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 878-2662.

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