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On Dec. 1, 1941, Fiorello LaGuardia, director of Civilian Defense, signed a formal order creating a U.S. Air Forces auxiliary known as the American Civil Air Patrol, or CAP. During World War II, CAP was seen as a way to use America’s civilian aviation resources to aid the war effort. The organization assumed missions including anti-submarine patrol and warfare, border patrols, and courier services. During World War II alone, CAP’s coastal patrol flew 24 million miles, found 173 enemy U-boats, attacked 57,
hit 10 and sank two, dropping a total of 83 bombs and depth charges throughout the conflict. After the war, CAP became the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force and incorporated a charter declaring that it would never again be involved in direct combat activities. Today, CAP teaches cadets aviation sciences through an aerospace education program and provides emergency-response services to local and federal government agencies. CAP operates and maintains fixed-wing aircraft,
training gliders, ground vehicles, and a national radio communications network, and owns and operates a fleet of approximately 550 single-engine aircraft, predominantly Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cessna 182 Skylane airframes. In 2013, the 113th United States Congress passed Senate Bill 309, awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II Civil Air Patrol members “in recognition of their military service and exemplary record during World War II.”
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As the Higgs family prepares to fill their plates with turkey and stuffing, a buffetstyle line of unfamiliar faces wraps into their dining room for food. The strangers are U.S. Army Soldiers attending Advanced Individual Training from Fort Eustis, Virginia. The Higgs family invited the Soldiers into their home as a part of the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s “Adopt-A-Service member” program, hosted in the Hampton Roads area for more than 25 years. “This program is a great way for the Soldiers who don’t get to go home for the holidays to still be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with a local family,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class David Howell, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade AIT platoon sergeant. “It’s a great way to boost their morale and
to show them that what they do every day is appreciated.” More than 60 families from the local community signed up to “adopt” U.S. Service members for the day. Lee Higgs attributes his family ties with the military for their participation. “I was in the Marines and my father was in the Army, so we’ve all had times when we couldn’t make it home for the holidays,” said Lee. “Military is supposed to be family no matter what, so we want to show them they have family here that supports them.” A total of 163 U.S. Soldiers from the 128th Aviation Brigade and Echo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade, were invited to spend the day with a local family. “I can’t make it home this year for the holidays so it’s nice to not have to spend it alone,” said Pvt. Austin Haynes, 1st Btn., 222nd Avn. Rgt., 128th Avn. Bde. AIT student. “The family really made us feel welcomed and like we were appreciated.”
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Kim Higgs, far left, and Lee Higgs, far right, local community members, pose for a photo with U.S. Army Advanced Individual Training Soldiers from Fort Eustis during the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia’s annual “Adopt-A-Service member” program at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Va., Nov. 27, 2014.
This is the tenth year the Higgs family has participated in the program, bringing home anywhere between two and ten Service members each year. “We’ve made lifelong friendships with some of the Service members we have adopted in the past,” said Kim. “Some of them have come back to help me put up the Christmas tree and spend New Years and birthdays with us. We keep in touch with most of them through Facebook, e-mails and phone
calls.” The program welcomes new and returning families each year, with sign up beginning as early as July. “There will always be Service members that can’t make it home for the holidays,” said Howell. “As long as these families are willing to welcome these Service members into their homes with open arms, we’ll have Service members for them to add to their table setting on Thanksgiving Day each year.”
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‘Got Consent?’
U.S. Air Force Airmen acting as jury members are sworn in during a “Got Consent” mock trial at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 21, 2014. During the trial, Airmen acted as the victim, the accused and the jury in order to get a better understanding of how a court martial for sexual assault works.
Photos by Senior Airman Aubrey White
ABOVE: Decks of cards lay on a shelf during a “Got Consent?” mock trial at Langley Air Force Base, Nov. 21, 2014.The “Got Consent?” program was designed to promote awareness, discussion and training about ways people communicate with the opposite sex, and ultimately what happens when consent is not given for a sexual encounter. BELOW: U.S. Air Force Airmen listen to Airman 1st Class Jessica Almonacid, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron general surgery medical technician, as she reenacts a victim’s testimony during a “Got Consent?” mock trial at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Nov. 21, 2014.
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Conor Mulligan, 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness and sports officer in charge, reads instructions to a jury during a mock court-martial at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 21, 2014. During the simulated trial, Airmen experienced the proceedings of a sexual assault case from events leading to the assault to the verdict.
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Service members in Ebola monitoring enjoy Thanksgiving at Langley Transit Center U.S. Air Force Maj. Danielle Miller, 87th Medical Group doctor stationed at Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, N.J., runs in a turkey suit during the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 3K run at the Langley Transit Center as part of the LTC Thanksgiving celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during the controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014. The members recently returned from Liberia supporting Operation United Assistance, a Department of Defense operation in Liberia to provide logistics, training and engineering support to U.S. Agency for International Development-led efforts to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Venne, assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing stationed at Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, N.J., has his photo taken in a turkey costume at the Langley Transit Center during the LTC Thanksgiving celebration at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., during the controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014.
U.S. Service members take part in the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 3K run at the LangleyTransit Center as part of the LTCThanksgiving celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during the controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014.
U.S. Service members serve Thanksgiving meals at the Langley Transit Center as part of the LTC Thanksgiving celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during the controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014.
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A U.S. Air Force Airman takes the temperature of Service members at the LangleyTransit Center before theirThanksgiving celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during their controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014.
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U.S. Air Force medical technicians use protective gear such as gloves when taking the temperatures of U.S. Service members at the LangleyTransit Center before theirThanksgiving celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., during their controlled monitoring period, Nov. 27, 2014.
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Volunteers package patron’s presents U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zakaria Boston, 45th Intelligence Squadron missions commander, packs a gift at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. The volunteers did not charge, and accepted donations which will be used for morale events within their units. Photos by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zakaria Boston, 45th Intelligence Squadron missions commander, wraps a gift at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Dec. 2, 2014. Several units across LAFB will lend their time to wrap gifts, for free, at the Base Exchange during store hours until Dec. 25.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Heather Ross, 27th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, wraps a gift at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. All supplies were provided by the Base Exchange to assist volunteers in collecting donations for their individual units’ morale events.
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U.S. Service members and civilian employees at Joint Base Langley-Eustis who may be looking for ways to save money are eligible to take advantage of the Department of Defense’s Mass Transportation Benefit Program, which helps to offset transportation costs to and from work. The program is open to activeduty Service members; National Guardsmen and Reservists on active-duty orders, and DoD civilian employees. Qualifying modes of transportation include commuter bus, train, subway/ light rail, ferries, and vanpools. For JBLE, this includes V-ride vanpools and Hampton Roads Transit buses. “Those wishing to ride must first find a van or bus to ride by visiting the V-ride or Hampton Roads Transit websites and
finding a van or bus that comes near their area,” said Dawn Marshall, U.S. Training and Doctrine Command MTBP coordinator. “Once they find a van they can ride in, I send them the application that gets routed up to the Department of Transportation.” Once an individual’s application is processed, the DoT sends Marshall a Visa debit card to issue to the individual, which is loaded with $130 each month to pay for their ride contract. Cost for a ride is dependent on the lease for each vehicle. The mileage one way, gas, maintenance and insurance are all factors in determining the lease on the vehicle. Participants pay the vendor monthly once they receive their MTBP debit card. “As an example, one of our vans has a monthly lease of $1,200,” said Marshall. “If you have eight or nine people in the van, each person would pay be-
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U.S. Department of Defense employees can save money by using the MassTransportation Benefit program, which helps to offset transportation costs to and from work. Personnel in the Hampton Roads area can ride to work in a V-Ride van and must ride at least half the days they work each month in order to qualify for the program.
tween $130 and $150 monthly.” Individuals who travel further distances to their work centers, such as those traveling from Virginia Beach to Fort Eustis, will pay more based on the one-way mileage than those living in Hampton traveling to the same location. Any amount owed to the vendor after the $130 paid from the DoT must be paid by the individual. “You have to do a cost comparison when it comes to the program,” said Marshall. “Even if individuals have to pay more
than the $130, it’s usually less money than they would spend driving their own vehicle to work every day once they factor in gas and wear and tear on their vehicle.” According to Barry Hendricks, V-ride vanpool coordinator, saving money isn’t the only advantage to the program. “In my case, I drive about 25 miles one way to work each day so I’m saving at least a gallon of gas each way,” said Hendricks. “By taking part in the program, you’re helping the en-
vironment, keeping fewer vehicles on the road and making less traffic in the area.” In today’s society, Service members continually look for ways to save money. With the MTBP, Service members and civilian employees can not only save money, but help the environment and lessen traffic at the same time. Those interested in joining the MTBP should contact their installation transportation coordinator or visit www.vride.com or www.gohrt.com.
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U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen Jr. holds 10-month-old Anna Elizabeth McDonald, daughter of Chaplain (Capt.) Michael McDonald, 1st Fighter Wing chaplain, after the holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 1, 2014. After the ceremony, attendees were invited to the Langley Officer’s Club for free snacks and a holiday social with Santa Claus.
ABOVE:The holiday tree illuminates the roundabout near the King Street Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 1, 2014. A tree-lighting ceremony included music, entertainment and a holiday social. RIGHT: Austin Anhalt, son of U.S. Air Force Capt. Melissa Anhalt, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron emergency room nurse, asks Santa Claus for a toy after the holiday tree-lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 1, 2014. Santa Claus visited the Langley Officer’s Club after the ceremony and asked children what they wanted this holiday season.
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DECEMBER 5, 2014 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elroy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron community programs manager, sets a Prisoner of War, Missing in Action chair cover near a POW/MIA dedication table in the Crossbow Dining Facility at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 25, 2014.
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The POW/MIA symbol depicts the silhouette of a man on a white disk with a watch tower, a guard on patrol and a strand of barbed wire in the background. Below the disk is a wreath, above the motto, “You Are Not Forgotten.” Newt Heisley, an Army Air Corps pilot during WWII, designed the image in 1971.
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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elroy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron community programs manager, places a rose on a Prisoner of War, Missing in Action dedication table in the Crossbow Dining Facility at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 25, 2014. LEFT: The Air Force Sergeants Association, “The Raptor Chapter 358” donated a Prisoner of War, Missing in Action dedication plaque and table to the Crossbow Dining Facility. The donation is symbolic of the U.S. Air Force’s “bittersweet” gratitude to those who have been captured as POWs or gone missing in action.
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‘Trees for Troops’ MISSION offers free trees ACCOMPLISHED for Christmas I earned my By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Fort Eustis will receive 600 Christmas trees to be given to all active-duty U.S. Service members and their families for free on a first-come, first-served basis as a part of the “Trees for Troops” giveaway program, Dec. 9. The “Trees for Troops” event has been hosted at Fort Eustis for the past eight years, receiving between 500 and 600 trees each year. The program is sponsored by the Christmas Spirit Foundation, an organization that works to recognize and support what they believe is the true spirit of the holidays for Service members and their families, according to their program website, www.treesfortroops.org. “This is a great opportunity for Service members,” said Michael Farist, 733rd Force Support Division warehouse manager. “They have the ability to save the money they might have spent on a tree and use it for other things like their holi-
day meal or gifts.” Since 2005, “Trees for Troops” has provided more than 121,000 Christmas Trees to military families and troops in all branches of the military at 69 bases in the U.S. and overseas. The trees are provided from various tree farms from donations. Once a tree is chosen from underneath the covered pavilion at Schultz Place, volunteers will assist with picking up, moving and securing of their new Christmas tree. “Hundreds of donors and volunteers participate each year to make ‘Trees for Troops’ happen,” said Farist. “We wouldn’t be able to provide as much as we do without the help of the Service members that volunteer to help during the events.” Farist recommends bringing personal ropes or something to tie down the trees, as well as a blanket to lie across the roof of a vehicle so it is not to damage it. For more information, contact Farist at 878-2002.
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U.S. Service members will be able to receive a Christmas tree free of charge on a firstcome, first-serve basis as part of the “Trees for Troops” giveaway program at Fort Eustis, Va. The giveaway begins at the Schultz Place Pavilion at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2014 and will only last until the final trees are given away.
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U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band hosts holiday concert U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Lantz, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band trumpeter, performs during the band’s holiday concert “Through Children’s Eyes” at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. The 90-minute performance included various experiences for the audience, including a singa-long and a book reading.
ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander, spoke to audience members at the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band’s “Through Children’s Eyes” holiday concert at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. Carlisle was joined by Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, ACC command chief, and their family members. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dan Omer, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band French horn player, plays during the bands “Through Children’s Eyes” holiday concert at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. Omer is part of the Langley Winds, Concert Band and Ceremonial Band ensembles.
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LEFT: A member of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band performs during their holiday concert “Through Children’s Eyes” at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014.The band will have five more holiday performances throughout the local area. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band presents their holiday concert “Through Children’s Eyes” at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014.The concert highlighted each of the band’s ensembles performing holiday music.
U.S. Air Force vocalists from the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band perform during their holiday concert “Through Children’s Eyes” at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Va., Dec. 2, 2014.The vocalists encouraged the audience members to sing along with them throughout the performance.
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Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for AF-wide December rollout The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identiďŹ able information. “I can’t overstate the operational importance of preventing PII breaches,â€? said Maj. Gen. B. Edwin Wilson, the commander of 24th Air Force and Air Forces Cyber. “It’s not an IT problem, it’s a totalforce problem, and DSET is an effective tool the total
force can use, right now, to help reduce inadvertent PII breaches.â€? Beyond potential identity theft, PII breaches can lead to signiďŹ cant compromises in operational security. For example, a wellmeaning member working to meet an operational deadline sends an unencrypted email, containing PII on several unit members, to a “non .milâ€? email account. The sender could be attempting to get ahead on a project or be providing a status update to unit members on pending unit
movements. Unknown to the sender, hackers have compromised email transport infrastructure between the sender’s desktop and one of the destination, “non .milâ€? desktops. Hackers intercepting this unencrypted email trafďŹ c can utilize the newly acquired personal information to form speciďŹ cally targeted attacks, known as spear phishing, to acquire additional information such as account numbers or passwords. Unfortunately, the attack does not stop there. Once an attacker has acquired
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enough information, he can simulate user accounts or even pass off communications on behalf of the Service member, who is likely still unaware that his information has been compromised. Those communications could be leveraged to gain digital access to Air Force systems, or even physical access to installations and personnel. Obviously, the negative implications caused by PII breaches are severe, and equipping the force with tools to mitigate the risk is paramount. DSET version 1.6.1, an updated version of the DSET 1.6.0 software already in use by the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, and Air Force Space Command, contains ďŹ xes for some previously identiďŹ ed software bugs as well as enhancements to make the digital
tool more effective. “DSET 1.6.0 launched back in July to three major commands,â€? said Alonzo Pugh, a cyber business system analyst for 24th Air Force. “The feedback has been overwhelmingly favorable for the use of the tool, and version 1.6.1 is deďŹ nitely ready for Air Force-wide usage.â€? DSET is regarded as a short-term ďŹ x to help all Air Force network users protect PII, speciďŹ cally if that information is to be included in an email communication. DSET 1.6.1 still only scans for PII in the form of social security numbers, leaving overall responsibility on the user to safeguard the sensitive information in all of its forms. “First, the user should ask him or herself if the PII in the email is truly necessary,â€? Pugh said. “DSET
“I can’t overstate the operational importance of preventing PII breaches. It’s not an IT problem, it’s a totalforce problem.� — Maj. Gen. B. Edwin Wilson Commander of 24th Air Force and Air Forces Cyber
scans the email draft before transmission. If PII is identiďŹ ed, DSET will notify the user through a series of pop-up windows. This interactivity allows the user to make a conscious decision of how to proceed
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SECURITY FROM PAGE 14 with the information in question.” According to Pugh, if the information must be transmitted, encrypting the PII is all that is necessary to protect the data during transmission. DSET will trigger when it detects potential PII in an email, giving the user the opportunity to delete the information if not necessary to the communication, encrypt the information, or override and transmit the email as originally written. If the file containing PII is already encrypted – through the Microsoft Office “protect” permission feature or some other software – DSET will not trigger and the email can be sent as usual to any recipient’s email address, whether “.mil,” “.com,” etc. However, if the email itself is encrypted through Microsoft Outlook, the communication is only safe to transmit to a recipient’s “.mil” email address. An email encrypted in this fashion cannot be sent to any “non-. mil” addresses. If the user attempts to do so, DSET and Microsoft Outlook will provide pop-up boxes explaining the user’s options. “I can’t overstress the importance
More Info Online ■ Users have multiple tools at their disposal to protect PII if encrypting email is not feasible, but if electronic transmission of sensitive PII is operationally required, users can leverage approved Department of Defense file exchange services at: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ ■ More information regarding DSET implementation can be found at: www.24af.af.mil/news/story. asp?id=123417788
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Virginia governor visits JBLE By Senior Airman Kayla Newman 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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U.S. Army Major Gen. William Roy, Joint Task Force Civil Support commander, greets Terry McAuliffe, Virginia governor, as part of the governor’s visit at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. During his tour, the governor visited the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters as well as 3rd port to interact with Soldiers from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) and the 597th Transportation Brigade.
Greeted by Joint Base Langley-Eustis leadership, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe visited with JBLE Service members Dec. 2 in hopes to gain a greater understanding of the major military installations in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as well as find out what he can do to assist JBLE. Gov. McAuliffe, the 72nd governor of Virginia, visited several locations on the two installations and spoke to multiple U.S. Airmen and Soldiers about their involvement in maintaining the mission capabilities of JBLE. “It’s important for the local leaders to see what we do on the installation,” said U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander.
ABOVE: Terry McAuliffe, Virginia governor, is greeted by U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, and Sheila Hairr, Training and Doctrine Command protocol chief, during his visit to Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 2, 2014. During the visit, the governor learned about the installation’s various missions. RIGHT:Terry McAuliffe,Virginia governor, meets with Soldiers during a visit to Fort Eustis,Va., Dec. 2, 2014. During his visit, McAuliffe asked the Soldiers questions about their military experiences, and thanked them for their service.
“The visit was a way to show Service members that politicians do care and see how the local government works.” At Langley Air Force Base, McAuliffe received briefings from Airmen assigned to the 192nd Fighter Wing, 633rd Mission Support Group, 633rd Medical Group and the 480th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing. Upon arrival to Fort Eustis, he met with Soldiers at the Training and Doctrine Command, Joint Task Force Civil Support, 7th Trans. Brig. and 597 Trans. Brig. “It was really outstanding for community leadership to come visit us after re-deploying,” said Sgt. Kevin J. Parrish, 622nd Movement Control Team, 53rd Transportation Battalion (MC), 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), transportation coordinator. “I really appreciated [the visit.]”
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The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is warning the greater Army community about a new carjacking scam targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers. Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, special agents were recently alerted through law enforcement channels about a new ploy, where criminals use the lure of free cash as a distraction. The crime provides crooks a window of opportunity to swoop in and rob an unsuspecting victim of their belongings, including their vehicle. “What we’ve heard is criminals will place a $100 bill, usually on an individual’s windshield under the wiper blade, and while the victim is distracted and gets out to retrieve the cash, the criminals use the element of surprise to approach the vehicle and rob the victim of their belongings and car,” said Special Agent Mark Kerr, a CID agent with Headquarters, Army CID. “It’s the perfect distraction during the holiday season, because everyone could use a little extra cash, especially if it’s free.” According to the state of Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office the scam, initially reported to Prince George’s County law enforcement, has the potential to spread throughout the country. However, steps can be taken by the
public to ensure their safety to combat this scam. Kerr said that should anyone discover money on their vehicle, to quickly move to a safe, public location and to notify law enforcement or security personnel immediately. Lock your doors and do not get out of the vehicle to retrieve it. “It’s crucial that Soldiers, civilians and family members protect themselves throughout the holiday shopping season,” Kerr said. “Having a plan in the event of an emergency and being aware of your surroundings is the best way to keep from becoming a victim.” CID Lookout is a U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) initiative to partner with the Army community by providing a conduit for members of the Army family, to help prevent, reduce and report felony-level crime. The USACIDC, commonly known as CID, is an independent criminal investigative organization that investigates serious, felony-level crime such as murder, rape, sexual assault, robbery, arson, fraud, and even cyber crime or intrusions into the Army networks. Solving and preventing these types of crime cannot be achieved solely by CID Special Agents and the Military Police. Together, professional law enforcement officers and the Army community
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For more information, contact Maj. Joseph Stallings at An exercise will take place Dec. 11 starting at 8 a.m. at 5-9101 or at langley.daedalians@verizon.net. the Shellbank Fitness Cetner. Personnel in the building at Scholarships for Military Children available that time will be expected to participate in the exercise. The Scholarships for Military Children Program become “Tow to Go” Program prevents drunk driving available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or Beginning Oct. 31, 2014 at 9 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2015 at on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, 6 a.m., AAA Tidewater Virginia will offer the Tow to Go program in Hampton Roads. This program is for the Greater younger than 21 --- or 23, if enrolled as a full time student Hampton Roads area only, to include the Cities of Virginia at a college or university --- of a service member on active Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor of a News, Hampton, Poquoson, Yorktown and Williamsburg, military member who died while on active duty, or surviVA.. The single goal of the program is get the individual and vor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by their vehicle home safely. ■ Motorists, can call 631-1700 and request a free tow close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages must be handhome. Callers simply tell the dispatcher, “I need a Tow To delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed. Go,” to receive both the free tow and ride home. ■ The program is available to AAA members and nonApplicants should ensure that they and their sponsor members at no charge. are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Report■ The program is not a substitute for designated drivers. ing System database and have a military ID card. The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college Service will be provided to the requesting individual only. or university, full time, in the fall of 2015 or be enrolled in ■ No reservations allowed. ■ The requesting individual must be with the vehicle at studies designed to transfer to a four-year program. Applicants who are awarded a full scholarship or retime of service and have the keys to the vehicle. ■ The only service that is to be provided under the “Tow ceive an appointment to one of the military academies to Go” is towing to the individual’s residence. No light ser- or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. vice will be provided under the “Tow to Go”. For more information, students or sponsors should call ■ AAA and our contractors will not provide service in situations involving law enforcement, i.e. DUI accident tows un- Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. less requested to do so by law enforcement. ■ Service will be provided to “regular” vehicles only – no JBLE hunting season excessively large trucks or RV’s. ■ Convenience tows are not covered. Towing is to resiControlled hunts for white-tailed deer will be conductdence only. ed during non-duty hours on weekends and some Feder■ The tow truck will only allow the owner/driver of the ve- al Holidays at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Hunting is only hicle and one other rider in the tow truck. available to active duty, retired military, Guard, Reserve, For more information, contact Georjeane Blumling at 757- civil service personnel and their families. All persons in233-3825 or at gblum@tidewater.aaa.com. terested in participating in the controlled hunting program must obtain a base hunting permit that will require a VirWomen’s History Month Committee ginia state license, hunter’s safety certificate and registraThe 2015 Women’s History Month planning committee tion of all firearms with Security Forces. will host its monthly meeting from 1 to 2 p.m., Dec. 11 The following events take place during hunting season in the Poquoson Room at the Community Commons. All on Joint Base Langley-Eustis: military, civilian and Key Spouses are welcome to bring ■ Firearm season (shotgun slug only) runs Nov. 15 to Jan. 3. ideas. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Carolyn RegTo sign up, contact the volunteer hunt coordinator at ister at 575-6972, or the Equal Opportunity office at 764- Langleygw@aol.com, or the Civil Engineer Squadron En5878. vironmental Element Natural Resources section at 7641090.
Order of Daedalians host lunch meeting
The Order of Daedalians, the Fraternal Order of Military Pilots, will hold their monthly luncheon at the Langley Club Dec. 11 at noon. The guest speaker is Col. (Ret) Jim Hardenbrook of the 1st Fighter Wing Association to talk about the F-15 Static Display Project. The Order’s membership of commissioned, warrant and flight officer military pilots and WASPs, with its worldwide network of Daedalian Flights and its comprehensive awards program, supports the military services, youth programs, and other aerospace activities.
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in the maintenance of an effective Catholic ministry. The person must possess good people skills and good clerical and administrative skills, including facile use of MS Word and EXCEL. The pastoral coordinator maintains regular office hours Monday through Thursday and on Sundays. In addition to office duties, the pastoral coordinator is responsible for Children’s Church on Sundays. Schedule allows for some flexibility. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and have at least ten years working in a Catholic parish or chapel. Experience working in a military environment preferred. Candidates may request a Statement of Work along with the application and bidding form by emailing Fr. Eugene at erkole@aol.com. Candidates should submit a resume, three letters of recommendation, statement from his/her pastor stating that he/she is a practicing Catholic in good standing, the signed bid form in a sealed envelope no later than noon on Dec. 1, 2014. The public bid opening will take place on Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. in the Langley Chapel Annex Conference Room. An interview may be required. The selected candidate must receive a positive background check and complete “Child Protection” training.
Let the good times roll at Langley Lanes Langley Lanes has recently added new games, programs and other goodies to their facility: ■ Langley Lanes is offering the Air Force Worldwide Bowling Bowl to Win Program for Youth bowlers. The age categories are 5-9, 10-14, 15-18, and teens 18 years of age who are still in high school are eligible. All games must be bowled at Langley Lanes and cost is $2.00 per game. ■ Automatic bumpers have recently been installed on all 24 lanes. The bumpers will come up automatically for each designated youth bowler and return to normal position for the adult bowlers. ■ The King Pin Kafe’ offers you the opportunity to text in your food order to save some time in your busy schedules, simply text 775-6233 from your device and you will receive a text back with your order number. Our menu can be found at www.jbleforcesupport.com website in the Good Eats section. ■ The game room offers electronic darts with WiFi capabilities for those looking to have some fun or compete with your friends stationed elsewhere. Our pool tables are newly recovered and have the fastest surface to date. ■ The Pro Shop is a full service shop that can handle all your bowling equipment needs from bowling balls to wrist braces, and if we don’t have it in stock we can special order it for you.
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The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts Water Aerobics Joint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking classes from 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday. group established to provide support and resources to For more information, contact John Siemann at 325-0998. single and dual military members to help them balance being successful military professionals and parents. The Chapel position opening club offers group discussions, networking, and activities. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Community on Meetings are held every fourth Thursday of the month at Langley AFB, VA is seeking a person to serve as the Pas- 11:30 a.m. in the Community Commons. toral (Parish) Coordinator. The pastoral coordinator assists For more information, call Master Sgt. Nashira Stokes the Catholic Chaplain in all the day-to-day duties involved at 764-5411.
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Advanced Individual Training Spouses Welcome Reception – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Dec. 16. Children are welcome. ■ AIT Students and Spouses Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Dec. 16. Children are welcome. ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Dec. 16. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Dec. 9. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 19. ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 18. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 9. ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Dec. 19. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com ■ For information on federal health benefits plans and plan rates, to compare plans, and to view other resource materials, visit http://www.opm.gov/insure. ■ For enrollments or changes to health benefits coverage, Army employees can access the Army Benefits Center-Civilian website at https://www.abc.army.mil or call (877) 276-9287 toll free. Air Force-serviced employees can submit health benefits enrollments or changes via the Employee Benefits Information System (EBIS) web application. Open season elections will be effective Jan. 11, 2015. ■ To enroll in the Flexible Spending Program, employees can visit http://www.fsafeds.com or call (877) 3723337. Enrollments do not carry forward from year to year and current participants must re-enroll for 2015. Dental and vision insurance rate information, frequently asked questions and a plan comparison tool are available at www.nefeds.com. For more information, call Nicolas Graham at 878-2538. Air Force employees can call Vonda Reid at 878-0661.
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Appointments will not be accepted during at the Fort Eustis Ammunition Supply Point for Dec. 8-12. ■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, For more information, contact Chief Warrant Officer 5 at the Fort Eustis Club. Carolita Green at 878-1330. ■ Football Frenzy –The Langley Club will open at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL regular Trees for Troops event season games. A drawing of a special VIP package will The Fort Eustis Trees for Troops event will take place at take place each Sunday. 9 a.m., Dec. 9 at the covered pavilion on Schultz Place, For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at next to the Army Reserve Center at 1034 24th St. Free Christmas trees will be given to active-duty military and 878-5700, and the Langley Club at 766-1361. their family members on a first-come, first-serve basis. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony All participants must present valid military identification. The Senior Commander Army Element, Fort Eustis will Personnel will be present to help anyone needing assishost the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 tance. p.m., Dec. 5 at Seay Plaza. The event will include music, For more information, call 878-2002/1718. make-and-take crafts, Santa and Mrs. Claus and light refreshments. The inclement weather site is Wylie Theater Range schedule at 705 Washington Blvd. Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operFor more information, call 878-6880. ations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in perTRADOC Band holiday concerts son from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band is Range Control technician. The Range Control office telehosting the following holiday concerts: phone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext. ■ Dec. 6 – 7 p.m., Regent University Theater at 1000 234. Regent University Drive in Virginia Beach. The range operations schedule through Dec. 10 is: ■ Dec. 7 – 3 p.m., Jacobs Theater at 647 Monroe AveFriday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) nue on Fort Eustis. Saturday – No scheduled ranges ■ Dec. 9 – 7 p.m., Saint Bede Church at 3686 IronSunday – POW Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) bound Road in Williamsburg. Monday – BTRACS, Range 1 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) The concerts are free and open to the public. For more Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 5; POW Range 3 (7 a.m. information, visit www.tradocband.com. to 10 p.m.) Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 2, 6; POW Range 3 Health Benefits Open Season (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) The Open Season for federal civilian appropriated fund All personnel are required to check in and out with employees is ongoing through Dec. 8. During this pe- Range Control before going into or departing from any riod, eligible employees can enroll or make changes to range or training area. their health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and Holiday Run and Toys for Tots Program dental and vision insurance coverage for 2015.
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Fort Eustis will conduct a Holiday Run at 6:30 a.m., Dec. 12 starting at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command parking lot. The 2.2 mile run is open to all Soldiers and Department of Defense employees and also serves as a donation event for the Toys for Tots Program. All participants are encouraged to donate an unwrapped toy for children ages 1-16 years old. Collection boxes will be located in selected organizations and the toys will be collected at McClellan Fitness Center on Dec. 11. The winners for the Toys for Tots competition will be based on the most toys donated by a unit and type of toys. Units that place first, second or third for the most toys donated will be awarded a trophy on the morning of the run. For more information, call 878-6880.
“Tow to Go” Program prevents drunk driving Beginning Oct. 31, 2014 at 9 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2015 at 6 a.m., AAA Tidewater Virginia will offer the Tow to Go program in Hampton Roads. This program is for the Greater Hampton Roads area only, to include the Cities of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Yorktown and Williamsburg, VA.. The single goal of the program is get the individual and their vehicle home safely. ■ Motorists, can call 631-1700 and request a free tow home. Callers simply tell the dispatcher, “I need a Tow To Go,” to receive both the free tow and ride home. ■ The program is available to AAA members and nonmembers at no charge. ■ The program is not a substitute for designated drivers. Service will be provided to the requesting individual only. ■ No reservations allowed. ■ The requesting individual must be with the vehicle at time of service and have the keys to the vehicle. ■ The only service that is to be provided under the “Tow to Go” is towing to the individual’s residence. No light service will be provided under the “Tow to Go”. ■ AAA and our contractors will not provide service in situations involving law enforcement, i.e. DUI accident tows unless requested to do so by law enforcement. ■ Service will be provided to “regular” vehicles only – no excessively large trucks or RV’s. ■ Convenience tows are not covered. Towing is to residence only. ■ The tow truck will only allow the owner/driver of the vehicle and one other rider in the tow truck. For more information, contact Georjeane Blumling at 757-233-3825 or at gblum@tidewater.aaa.com.
Annual Christmas Food Drive The 633rd ABW Fire and Emergency Services and 733rd Civil Engineer Division are conducting the annual Christmas Food Drive to support Fort Eustis military families in need. Non-perishable food items can be placed in containers located throughout the installation until Dec. 19. Food donations can also be dropped off at 648 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 878-3642.
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Hollydazzle at City Center Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism will present the 11th annual “Hollydazzle” holiday event from 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 5 at City Center at Oyster Point. This free familyfriendly event features make-and-take holiday crafts, dance performances, musical entertainment, strolling performers and the lighting of a 45-foot Christmas tree. The “Fountains of Light Show” will take place at 8:45 p.m. with fireworks and special effects. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free parking will be available at the City Center Merchants Walk and Fountain Way parking garages. Free continuous shuttle bus service will be available to and from the Canon Virginia, Inc. and Todd Stadium satellite parking lots. Shuttle buses are handicapped accessible. For more information, visit www.nnparks.com/hollydazzle.php or call 926-1400.
Air Force Band to Present Holiday Concerts The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will present “Through Children’s Eyes,” a free concert featuring a family-friendly program of holiday music at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Center on Dec. 5 in Norfolk, Va. Through Children’s Eyes” highlights the joy and wonder of the holiday season, with traditional and new music performed by several of the Heritage of America Band’s en-
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Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
More than 20 boats are expected to participate in the 26th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade scheduled for 7:15 p.m., Dec. 6.The event is free and open to the public. The parade will be visible from anywhere along the Hampton River; however, spectators who want to listen to the narration should find a spot near the Hampton Maritime Center at 710 Settlers Landing Road. Individuals interested in riding on the “Miss Hampton II” tour boat should make reservations by calling 722-9102. Free parking will be available throughout the downtown area. For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/parks.
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The Virginia Living Museum will host “Homeschool Afternoon” from 2 to 5 p.m., Dec. 9 at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. The event is open to homeschool students ages K-12. Four natural and space science programs are available for grades K-6. Exploring with the Microscope, an environmental science lab, is available for grades 5-12. All programs are curriculum and grade-level targeted and include a self-guided visit of museum exhibits. The classroom programs are $9.75 per child and the lab is $11.75 per child. Admission is $12 for adults. Parents may accompany their children into the programs at no additional cost. A self-guided visit with no programs is $7 for nonMOPH holiday luncheon member children ages 3-12 and $12 for adults. The registraThe Adams-Williams Chapter 607, Military Order of the tion deadline is Dec. 5. To register, visit www.thevlm.org or call 595-9135. Purple Heart will host a holiday luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6 at Ginny’s Place at 4724 George Washington Memorial Highway.The cost is pay-as-you-go. MOPH mem- Smithfield Evening Christmas Market The second annual Smithfield Evening Christmas Market bership is open to Purple Heart recipients only. Associate membership is available to immediate family members of will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Dec. 12 along Main Street in Smithfield. The event features more than 130 vendors, live living or deceased Purple Heart recipients. For more information, contact Pete Fairchild at 723-6502. alpacas, a free concert and Santa Claus. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Shuttle buses will run Christmas HomesTour inWilliamsburg to Main Street and parking is available at 500 North Church The Green Spring Garden Club, Inc. will host the 55th an- Street. nual Christmas Homes Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., For more information, contact Cheryl Ketcham at cketDec. 6 in Colonial Williamsburg.The tour will include the fol- cham@isleofwightus.net. lowing homes: Red Lion, Blue Bell Tavern, Powell Kitchen, Ludwell Tenement, Alexander Craig House, John Crump Hampton Holly Days Parade The 2014 Hampton Holly Days Parade is scheduled for 7 House and Bruton Parish Rectory. Full tour tickets are $30 each and single house admission is $10. Discounted ad- p.m., Dec. 13 in downtown Hampton. The event is free and vance tickets are $25 if purchased before Nov. 20. Tickets open to the public. This year’s theme is “Joy to the World are available online at www.greenspringgardenclub.org and (Part 2).” The parade features floats, marching bands, miliwill also be sold at each of the homes on the day of the tary units, drill teams, Santa Claus and more. For more inforevent. The Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and the Wil- mation, visit www.hampton.gov/parks. liamsburg Lodge will sell tickets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. Hampton Clean City Commission volunteer opportunities: ■ Volunteers are needed to help decorate the Hamp5 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6. Parking is free and ticket holders can ride the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation bus- ton Holly Days Parade Float on Dec. 13. Twenty volunteers are also needed to walk with the float. Individuals skilled in es to and around the historic area. American Sign Language are encouraged to volunteer. CNU ‘Holiday Happening’ concert ■ Volunteers are needed to help clean up Downtown Christopher Newport University will host its 23rd annu- Hampton from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Dec 19 . al holiday concert, “Holiday Happening,” at 4 p.m., Dec. 7 For more information, contact Debbie Blanton at hccc@ at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News. Ad- hampton.gov or 727-1130. mission is $5 per person (maximum of four tickets per family). Tickets are available at the Ferguson Center Ticket Of- DMV2Go atYorktown Library fice, online at fergusoncenter.ticketforce.com, or by calling The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ DMV2Go mo(855) 337-4849. Following the concert, the public is invited bile office will visit the Yorktown Library from 9 a.m. to 4 to attend the “Lighting of the Lawn” at 6 p.m. on the Great p.m., Dec. 16 at 8500 George Washington Memorial HighLawn; tickets are not required. way. Visitors can conduct full service DMV transactions, including applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and idenHolly Days Concert andTree Lighting tification cards. The mobile office will also issue veteran The Fort Monroe Authority will host a Holly Days Concert identification cards if an official copy of the DD214 is proand Tree Lighting event from 4 to 6 p.m., Dec. 7 at the Fort vided. Monroe Theater. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov/webHoliday music will be provided by the Hampton Roads Phil- doc/citizen/dmv_2go.asp.
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