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December 16, 1773: Boston Tea Party
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On Dec. 16, 1773, a group of Massachusetts colonists dressed as Native Americans boarded three British ships carrying tea and dumped 342 chests of it into the Boston Harbor. The now-famous Boston Tea Party shaped the colonists’ perspective of the British as tyrants instead of caretakers, greatly influencing the soon-to-come Revolutionary War. The colonists “hosted” the Tea Party in response to the enactment of the
British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773, which basically granted the East India Company a monopoly on the American tea trade, which undercut other traders. Many Americans viewed the act as an example of taxation tyranny, and it became the basis of the well-known phrase chanted by protesters, “No taxation without representation.” After not turning away after angry colonists told the three ships to return to England, Samuel Adams and about
60 other members of the Sons of Liberty, Adams’ underground resistance group, then dressed up and struck back. In response, the British Parliament enacted the Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, in 1774. Following these acts and with the threat of military occupation in Boston, the colonists called the first Continental Congress to consider a united American retaliation, which would later become the Revolutionary War.
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Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Hampton community members joined together to pay respect to fallen members of the Armed Forces in honor of National Wreaths Across America Day at the Hampton National Cemetery, Dec. 13. “We are doing our part to lay remembrance wreaths at the 33,000 headstones of the fallen at the Hampton National Cemetery,â€? said Maribel Beckwith, WAA location leader for HNC. “[We] remember those individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our country and paid the ultimate sacriďŹ ce and we take time to reect and remember the fall-
en by placing wreaths at their headstones.� Wreaths Across America’s mission is to “Remember, honor and teach.� Program participants and volunteers place wreaths at more than 900 cemeteries each year in honor of those Service members whose seat is empty at their families’ holiday dinners. U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kelly Moose, Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics force development superintendent and narrator for the ceremony, said he brought his children to the ceremony to teach them to appreciate what they have. “It’s vital for us to teach our young men and women, our kids, the value of our mission,� said Moose. “They need to understand why we do what
ABOVE: U.S. Army Junior ROTC Cadet Lieutenant Commander Jeremiah Hardy; Diane Davis, former U.S. Army Capt.; and First Sgt. Mundrickus Kelly, 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade ďŹ rst sergeant, lay a ceremonial wreath in honor of all U.S. Army Soldiers who have died, during the Wreaths Across America Day ceremony at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 13, 2014. Wreaths were laid for fallen members of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and all those who were prisoners of war or missing in action. RIGHT: More than 300 members of the local community laid wreaths on more than 7,000 gravesites of fallen U.S. Service members during the Wreaths Across America Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 13, 2014. Wreaths are purchased through donations and fundraisers hosted by various organizations throughout the year.
we do and that they live in a free society where they can make choices for themselves because of the freedoms these Service members fought for.� Though more than 7,000 wreaths were laid at HNC this year, Beckwith hopes one day to see all 33,000 headstones with a wreath. “All fallen Service members deserve our appreciation and admiration,� said Beckwith. “Wreaths are purchased through donations so we depend on the local community in order to show our support to these veterans.� For more information regarding the Wreaths Across America program, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
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U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC cadets from Hampton High School present the colors during the Wreaths Across America Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 13, 2014. Junior ROTC units from Hampton, Surry and Bethel high schools participated in the event.
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FRG Leaders lend helping hand U.S. Army Lt. Col Bartholomew Hennessey, Initial Military Training secretary of the general staff; Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen, Jr., 633rd Air Base Wing commander, far right, recognize Alicia Harrell, 359th Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) family readiness group leader, during a Volunteer of the Quarter ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 18, 2014. FRG leaders can volunteer up to 200 hours each month coordinating events and supporting families of deployed U.S. Soldiers. Photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
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When families experience a deployment for the first time, they may go through an unfamiliar range of emotions and issues. Dealing with a family member’s absence can be difficult, but members of Family Readiness Groups are available at Fort Eustis to help any way they can. “The FRGs and their volunteers work hand-in-hand with commanders to provide support to families while their loved ones are deployed,” said Liezel Bambao, Army Community Service installation mobilization and deployment specialist. “Their priority is to make sure families are self-sufficient while their U.S. Soldier is away
and updating family members on the status of deployed members.” Family Readiness Groups are comprised of family members, Soldiers and civilian employees who volunteer their time in support of the unit. Usually starting at the company level, FRG leaders work with commanders to ensure families receive support they need while their family member is away. They maintain contact information for all of the unit’s Soldiers’ next of kin, as well as contact information for other relatives who may wish to receive updates on the deployed individual. Dr. Nina Griffin, Langley Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic veterinarian, is the FRG leader for Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 222nd Aviation Regiment, 128th Avn. Brigade, where her husband, U.S. Army Capt. Wayne
Griffin, serves as the company commander. “My husband has deployed in the past so I know how difficult it can be sometimes when your family member is away,” said Nina. “The FRG in my husband’s unit made me feel like their family, so I decided to join the group to give back and support other families.” Aside from contacting families with updates, FRGs host fundraisers and morale events throughout the year. Some occasions include back-to-school events for children, reintegration support seminars and social events for spouses. “Some of the spouses don’t know many people in the area, so when they’re significant other deploys, they’re in need of a support system,” said Bambao. “FRG leaders host morale events like dinners and chil-
dren’s events so the families can get the support they need and meet other families dealing with the same issues.” Family Readiness Group leaders attend a two-day training course through ACS which covers proper ways to communicate information to families, working with commanders and information on various ways they can support Service members and their families. Their selfless acts and dedication to volunteer work within the units help strengthen family ties and unit cohesion, Bambao added. “It’s outstanding to see how much FRGs continue to grow with volunteers,” said Bambao. “They are dedicated to serving other families within their unit and their work with commanders will allow the groups to grow for years on the installation.”
“The FRGs and their volunteers work hand-in-hand with commanders to provide support to families while their loved ones are deployed. Their priority is to make sure families are selfsufficient while their U.S. Soldier is away and updating family members on the status of deployed members.” — Liezel Bambao Army Community Service installation mobilization and deployment specialist
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JBLE first responders conduct active shooter exercise
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Clark, 633rd Security Forces base defense operations center controller, responds to an active shooter during an exercise at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Dec. 11, 2014.The exercise was initiated with SFS receiving a call of an active shooter at the Shellbank Fitness Center, in which point an eight-Airmen fire team assembled and responded. Photos by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Airmen frantically run from the Shellbank Fitness Center during an active shooter exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 11, 2014. Volunteers participated in the exercise in order to provide first responders with a realistic scenario to help prepare them for a real-world situation. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Mustaki, 633rd Security Forces Squadron fire team member, secures an area during an active shooter exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 11, 2014. Mustaki was responsible for securing the active shooter’s weapon once the threat was neutralized.
ABOVE: A U.S. Air Force first responder dresses a wound on a simulated victim during an active shooter exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 11, 2014. The exercise tested the abilities of first responders to quickly and efficiently respond to a real-world threat. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Clark, 633rd Security Forces base defense operations center controller, radios updates during an active shooter exercise at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Dec. 11, 2014. Clark was the fire team lead during the exercise and directed other members of the team on their roles and responsibilities.
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Air Force Fitness Management System slated for upgrade By Debbie Gildea AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who want to maintain copies of their pre-July 2010 fitness records need to access the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and save or print their records by Dec. 30, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec. 9. AFFMS will be offline from Dec. 31 - Jan. 11 to enable AFPC teams to transition content to the improved Air Force Fitness Management System II, said 1st Lt. Nathan Strickland, the AFPC Special Programs branch chief. When the new system comes back online, it will not include fitness information older than July 2010. The new system - AFFMS II - will improve accessibility and fitness program managers’ ability to manage fitness program records. In addition, it will feature more stringent security controls to protect members’ information from unauthorized changes or updates. “This system will provide Total Force Airmen with a more up-to-date, user-friendly fitness management system that will
better support the overall Air Force Fitness program,” Strickland said. “Before the system goes down, we want to make sure that Airmen are aware of the pending change and have time to go into the system to save their older records.” While there is no requirement for Airmen to maintain fitness records, Strickland advises Airmen who would like to maintain a copy of their fitness history prior to July 2010 to go to the current AFFMS site by Dec. 30 and download or print their pre-July 2010 information. Records can be printed or saved as PDFs, he said. “In the interim, base fitness assessment centers and unit fitness program managers will maintain hard copies of fitness score sheets for Airmen who test while the system is down and will update those records once AFFMS II is up and running,” Strickland said. To save copies of pre-July 2010 records, go to the Air Force Portal, hover the curser over the “Life & Fitness” menu and select “AF Fitness Management System” from the drop down menu. For more information about the fitness management system and other personnel issues, go to myPers.
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FeatureStory U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Wyman, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron physiology technician, tests a new Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 11, 2014.
633rd AMDS makes a change By Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron used the hypobaric chamber for the last time at Langley Air Force Base on Thursday, Dec. 11. The 633rd AMDS used the hypobaric chamber to teach Service members how to recognize, endure and mitigate the symptoms of hypoxia and the physiological effects of a low-oxygen environment, such as the upper atmosphere. Due to recent advancements in technology, the chamber is no longer the premier tool for the job. Instead, the 633rd AMDS recently switched to Reduced Oxygen Breathing Devices, which have been used for the past few months in a testing period. The chamber is an air-tight, metal box with a decompression system and 18 re-breather masks, which feed pure oxygen to the students inside. As they breathe the air from the mask, a percentage of the air in the chamber is sucked out, simulating higher altitudes. The students remove their masks and breathe the decompressed air to induce hypoxia and other effects safely while the 633rd AMDS Airmen run cognitive and physical tests on them. “These tests help them recognize the effects of hypoxia and the atmospheric condition,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Kernan, 633rd AMDS flight chief. “Showing them all the different ways lack of oxygen affects their body and mind prepares them for the worst, so they may realize the true dangers of an emergency situation, adapt and overcome.” The hypobaric chamber was capable of training 18 individuals in one hour, but it required nine people to operate. To increase the chamber’s
efficiency, Service members from around the nation would have to travel to Langley Air Force Base on temporary deployment to be trained in a class of 17 others. “With the adoption of new technology, we no longer need to spend as much time and money training Service members for high-altitude missions,” said Kernan. “Reduced Oxygen Breathing Devices will replace the hypobaric chamber because they are easier to use safely, require less manning, are less costly to operate and they cover more of the specifics involved in training pilots and aircrew members.” Unlike the chamber, the ROBDs don’t use decompressed air to induce hypoxia. Instead, the devices induce hypoxia by changing the chemistry of the air that feeds into the mask. Each device only requires one technician, and it trains one student in a span of 30 minutes. An ROBD training facility only requires one commissioned officer and two enlisted personnel. Other ROBD facilities will be established across the nation, so Service members do not need to travel to Langley Air Force Base on a temporary deployment, thus saving time and money, said Kernan. In addition to its efficiency, it also provides a more varied training environment. “An ROBD station uses a video game-like computer system to simulate a flight, and the station’s components can be reorganized to replicate different planes’ cockpits,” said Kernan. “This shows pilots and other aircrew members exactly what type of situation they would be in while becoming hypoxic. This training is getting better with technology, and we hope it will help us save more lives.” For more information, call the 633rd AMDS at 574-7827.
Unlike the hypobaric chamber, the ROBD simulates flights on a digital screen, which a pilot would operate while experiencing hypoxia. Photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels
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U.S. Service members train to recognize and mitigate symptoms of hypoxia in the hypobaric chamber at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Dec. 11, 2014.The hypobaric chamber changes air pressure and chemistry to simulate different heights in altitude to train pilots and aircrew members to handle the physiological stresses of flights.
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Fort Eustis hosts holiday run
ABOVE: More than 2,500 U.S. Army Soldiers from various units at Ft. Eustis participate in the 15th annual Holiday Run at Fort Eustis,Va., Dec. 12, 2014. The event consisted of a 2.2-mile run around the installation with various units. Participants had the option to donate a toy to the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. LEFT: U.S. Army Senior leaders cheer on more than 2,500 Soldiers during the 15th annual Holiday Run at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 12, 2014. Leaders participated in the run and cheered on participants until the last unit crossed the finish line.
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DECEMBER 19, 2014 Jonathan Ransom of Chesapeake, Va., participates in the 5th annual Race ‘Round the Base at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2014. The 10k and 5k races were sponsored by a local track club.
Participants run during the 5th annual Race ‘Round the Base at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2014. Runners could sign up to run a 10-mile loop or 5k course around Langley Air Force Base.
Runners participate in 5th annual Race ‘Round the Base Photos by Senior Airman Kayla Newman
Runners participate in the 5th annual Race ‘Round the Base at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Dec. 13, 2014.The race was open to the local community after coordinating with the 633rd Force Support Squadron.
James Darden of Newport News, Va., runs past the flight line during the 5th annual Race ‘Round the Base at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 13, 2014.Trophies were awarded to the 1st place male and female runners in the 10k and 5k races.
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The air campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is working as part of the ongoing joint effort to disrupt, degrade and destroy the terrorist organization, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said here Dec. 9. Speaking at a conference sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, James said the Air Force has executed more than 60 percent of all airstrike missions to date against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, in addition to more than 90 percent of the mobility, humanitarian, tanker and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in the region. “We have been huge in this fight,” James said. “With all due respect for … the important debate about ‘the boots on ground,’ I’m grateful that we have so many fine boots in the air, and an awful lot of those boots are United States Air Force.” But the air campaign alone is but one tool in a
comprehensive approach to stabilize the region and thwart terrorist networks, the Air Force secretary said. The fight will take time, she added, and any “boots on the ground” ideally will be the Iraqi army and the Syrian elements that U.S. forces and their allies will help to train. The Iraqi government also has an important role, James said. “This is not just a military thing,” the secretary said. “This has got to be a political solution, and ultimately, there needs to be various accommodations, particularly in Iraq.” Iraq’s new prime minister gives her hope in the nation’s political and military evolution, James said, noting relatively swift “disrupt” and “degrade” successes against ISIL. The “destroy” aspect of the conflict calls for the most patience, she added. “We’ve been hitting hard those oil refineries; we’ve been attacking their sources of income and training,” she said. “But we’ve got to all get our heads around the fact that we’re in this for the long ballgame. This is not a short ballgame.”
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A 569th Engineer Detachment (Dive), 30th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade diver practices welding in preparation for a mission at Fort Eustis, Va., March 12, 2014. Phase one of dive training teaches Soldiers the fundamentals of diving and dive medicine.
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A U.S. Air Force ďŹ re team assigned to the 633rd Security Forces Squadron responds to an active shooter during an exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 11, 2014.
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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Medical Group load onto a C-17 Globemaster at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 26, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel responds to questions from local and national media after a town hall meeting Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 25, 2014. Hagel discussed the proposed budget for ďŹ scal year 2015 with Service members.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 53rd Transportation Battalion (Movement Control), 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), stand in formation during a deployment ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 22, 2014.The battalion deployed to West Africa in support of the Department of Defense’s response to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s efforts to counter the Ebola outbreak.
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FAR LEFT: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael GrifďŹ n, 1st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, inspects an aircraft part for cracks at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 3, 2014.The NDI personnel identify possible defects in aircraft systems and equipment.
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ABOVE: A U.S. Air Force ďŹ reďŹ ghter participates in rescue training at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 17, 2014.The training was part of a 15-day course, led by two instructors from the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Green Beshear, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department ďŹ reďŹ ghter, dons ďŹ re protective gear during a simulated aircraft ďŹ re at Langley Air Force Base, Va., April 23, 2014.
LEFT: Service members prepare to present the Parade of Flags during the annual Yorktown Day celebration, in Yorktown, Va., Oct. 19, 2014.
RIGHT: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandan Beiermann, 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, B Company Black Hawk instructor, received a Purple Heart at Fort Eustis, Va., after suffering a traumatic brain injury while deployed to Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan. Photo by Staff Sgt. Antoinette Gibson
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By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
It’s late in the evening on a duty day. Most U.S. Army Soldiers are caught in the traffic headed home and cadence is heard echoing down the street as Advanced Individual Training Soldiers head back to their barracks. A classroom in the 128th Aviation Brigade stands empty aside from one individual preparing for the next day. Staff Sgt. Kevin Shaffer, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, has served in the Army for 16 years. He began teaching new Soldiers how to perform electrical work on UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters 18 months ago. While becoming an instructor may not be for everyone, Shaffer believed he could make a difference in what young Soldiers learned in today’s Army. “I came through this same school 16 years ago, and although the aircraft model has changed, the foundations are the same,” said Shaffer. “I’ve been out in the field for a really long time and I feel like I have a lot to share with the new Soldiers.” Shaffer begins his daily routine with physical training at the students’ company at 5 a.m., as a squad leader. After PT, while the students are eating breakfast and heading to the schoolhouse, Shaffer is already there, preparing the day’s lesson. Other than an hour lunch break for the students, Shaffer and the other instructors on his team teach straight through from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Shaffer and a partner instructor typically teach eight students at a time. As he teaches between 30 and 40 students each year, he
believes it is important to set a good example for the new Soldiers and provide support outside of their normal instruction requirements. “We spend more time with the students than anyone else so they really get to know us as individuals,” said Shaffer. “My job is not just to teach them how to perform maintenance on an aircraft, [but to] help mold them as Soldiers and as people, so it’s important for me to be on top of my game and instill confidence in them.” Students get time to work hands-on with the aircraft during their lessons, allowing them to troubleshoot problems they may encounter in their unit in the future. Shaffer encourages students to ask questions regularly in hopes of making them more comfortable asking for help. “I hope each of my students goes to their first unit with the
notion that even if they leave here without a perfect knowledge of how to troubleshoot an aircraft, they have the confidence to ask for help,” said Shaffer. “At the end of the day, they are responsible for lives when they work on aircraft, so I want them to understand the importance of asking for help if they are unsure of how to do something.” Shaffer continues to support his students after they graduate; several students request him as their mentor. Though he enjoys teaching now, Shaffer has high hopes for the future when he finishes teaching. “I would love to go back to a regular unit and see some of the Soldiers applying what I taught them,” said Shaffer. “I look forward to being with them in a regular unit, not as student and teacher, not as mentor and mentee, but just as Soldiers, working on aircraft together.”
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Shaffer, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, observes Pvt. Timothy Beasley, 128th Avn. Bde. aircraft electrical student, troubleshoot the Caution Advisory System on a UH-60 Blackhawk trainer model helicopter at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 10, 2014. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Shaffer, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, discusses a computer simulation with Spc. Sherman Amper, 128th Avn. Bde. aircraft electrical student at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 10, 2014. Students work on simulations in the classroom before they get hands-on experience maintaining the UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
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Soldiers from the 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) trained for their homeland security mission here during Exercise Sudden Response. The Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland-based 20th CBRNE Command’s CBRNE Coordination Element 5, or CCE 5, supported the exercise. Held Dec. 4 - 8, the exercise was conducted in support of Joint Task Force-Civil Support (JTF-CS), a subordinate task force of U.S. Northern Command. CCE 5 Soldiers support the task force as a part of the Defense CBRNE Response Force (DCRF), a joint unit dedicated to defending the United States homeland. Not only does the 20th CBRNE Command deploy for global military operations but it is also the Defense Department’s only multifunctional command that conducts Defense Support to Civil Law Enforcement Agency missions. These missions range from defusing unexploded military munitions to serving on the Defense CBRNE Response Force. CCE 5 deployed on short notice
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Lewis said the semi-annual exercise enabled his troops to hone their life-saving skills. “We provided value to the staff through the analysis of CBRNE hazards, recommendations on employment of forces and how forces can safely deal with those hazards to protect themselves and the lives of citizens,” said Lewis. “Every time we have the chance to identify threats and implement measures to eliminate or mitigate them, I consider that a success.” Soldiers from CBRNE Coordination Element 5 deployed from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, to Fort Eustis, Virginia, for Exercise Sudden Response Dec. 4 - 8.
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Report shows Army making progress in SHARP efforts By Army News Service Army efforts to change command climate and increase training have resulted in a decrease in sexual assaults as well as an increase in reporting of these crimes, a recently released report shows. “The Army still has the prevention of sexual assault as its number-one priority,” said Dr. Christine T. Altendorf, director of the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, or SHARP, office. “We have put a lot of focus and effort on this in the last couple of years, and we do believe we are making progress,” Altendorf said. “Do we still have more things to do? Yes. Will we continue to do more things. Yes. But we are making progress.” The numbers showing progress come from a report exceeding 1,100 pages given to the president this week by the secretary of Defense. The report details the efforts of the military services to curb sexual assault. According to the Army’s portion of the document, reporting of sexual assault is up, Altendorf said. Additionally, she said, the prevalence of sexual assault is going down. What that means is that now, more Soldiers are willing to report that they have been sexually assaulted, she said, At the same time, anonymous surveys of Soldiers show that fewer sexual assaults have actually occurred. According to the report -- an anonymous prevalence report, administered every two years -- the number of sexual assaults against female Soldiers has decreased from 7.1 percent of the force in fiscal year 2012, to 4.6 percent in fiscal year 2014. Sexual assaults against male Sol-
diers increased slightly, from .8 percent in fiscal year 2012, to 1.2 percent in fiscal year 2014. At the same time, surveys show that reporting of sexual assaults has gone up. Of the total number of estimated sexual assault victims in fiscal year 2012, only about 14 percent made a report. In fiscal year 2014, that number increased to 23 percent. A sexual assault involves “offenses ranging from abusive sexual contact to rape,” as spelled out in the report. “The decline in prevalence combined with the increase in reports, suggests the Army’s efforts to prevent sexual assault and reduce the stigma of reporting are having a positive effect,” the report concludes. Altendorf said the Army must focus equally now on prevention of sexual assault, not just taking care of victims. “We don’t want this to happen at all,” she said. “This goes back to really focusing on that climate of dignity and respect and that is what we have to really try to institutionalize if at all possible.” The DOD report to the president details the Army’s efforts across “lines of effort” to increase reporting of sexual assault, to take care of victims of sexual assault, and to decrease sexual assaults across the force. Five lines of effort include prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy, and assessment.
Prevention For prevention, the Army in 2014 completed a multi-year process to revise all professional military education courses to update and improve their SHARP training. In addition, since 2011, unit-level SHARP training has been required an-
nually and, since 2014, is now complemented by an interactive presentation designed to educate Soldiers about the importance of active bystander intervention. In 2013, the secretary of the Army also mandated suitability checks for more than 20,000 drill sergeants, recruiters, victim advocates, sexual assault response coordinators, and other “positions of trust” to ensure that only the best-qualified and most suitable individuals serve in these important positions.
Investigation The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division has joined with prosecutors, victim witness liaisons, victim advocates, and other sexual assault responders to form “Special Victim Capability” teams at more than 70 Army installations. These teams are trained in the unique aspects of investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases, including the need to ensure that victims are referred to the appropriate agencies for comprehensive care. Since 2011, the U.S. Army Military Police School has also developed a number of innovative investigative techniques, including the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview, which is designed to increase victim cooperation with the accountability process and thereby enhance prosecutions. Finally, to expedite sexual assault cases, the Army has increased its number of DNA analysts by more than 400 percent, since 2011.
Accountability The cornerstone of the Army’s accountability effort is the “special victim prosecutor.” Army SVPs are selected for their courtroom expertise and also for their
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While Army efforts to change command climate and increase training have resulted in a decrease in sexual assaults as well as an increase in reporting of these crimes, the Army constantly looks for new ways to combat sexual assault in the ranks.
sensitivity to the victims of sexual assault. SVPs complete a specially-designed, intensive training course, and oversee or assist in the prosecution of every sexual assault case in the Army. In 2011, the Army also began a program of providing victims with “special victims’ counsel.” The SVCs represent the victim throughout the investigation and accountability process, with their primary duty to represent the interests of the victim, even if those interests do not align with those of the government. The Army has now trained nearly 200 SVCs, who together have represented more than 1,200 victims. Lt. Gen Flora D. Darpino, the Army’s Judge Advocate General, said surveys show that 89 percent of victims said they had a “great experience” with their special victims’ counsel.
Advocacy In 2014, the chief of staff of the Army directed the development of a centralized SHARP Academy to expand the knowledge and skills of sexual assault response coordinators, victim advocates and program managers. The Army also ensures that victims of sexual assault receive quality medical care. Since 2012, the U.S. Army Medical Command has trained
more than 100 sexual assault medical forensic examiners annually. Reconstituted and improved in 2014, a Sexual Assault Medical Management Office in every military treatment facility optimizes coordination of sexual assault cases and consists of a medical director, a sexual assault care coordinator, a sexual assault clinical provider, the sexual assault behavioral health provider and all sexual assault medical forensic examiners. Since 2014, U.S. Army Medical Command also provides at least one sexual assault nurse examiner at every military treatment facility with a 24/7 emergency room.
Assessment Finally, to assess its efforts, over the last three years the Army has actively collected multiple types of data, ranging from leader-led focus groups to Soldier surveys, about the efficacy of SHARP training. The Army now provides data from the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database on a monthly basis to commands and installations, enhancing sexual assault response coordinators’ ability to provide comprehensive victim case management, and helping commanders to more thoroughly assess the effectiveness of their response efforts.
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have finalized their 2015 show schedule. In its 62nd season, the team is slated to perform 71 demonstrations at 39 locations. The flying unit, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, will perform its first public flyover of 2015 at the opening of Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, Feb. 1. The squadron’s Airmen normally spend up to 220 days a year traveling. Aside from performing impressive aerial demonstrations, Thunderbird Airmen visit with local schools and hospitals, hold enlistment ceremonies and conduct media engagements to speak with people about the Air Force. “We are extremely excited to represent the Air Force during the up-
coming season” said Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander and lead pilot. “Our newest team members have been training rigorously to ensure we execute our mission safely while showing the public what their Airmen can do.” Moseley is expected to depart the squadron after a change of command ceremony scheduled to occur Jan. 7, 2015. Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, an experienced fighter pilot with more than 2,000 flight hours, will assume command of the squadron for the 2015 and 2016 demonstration seasons. “It’s an honor to share the story of U.S. Airmen serving at locations around the globe,” Hammond said. “We hope these stories inspire others to learn more about aviation and opportunities to serve.”
The Thunderbirds were formed in 1953, and since have been charged with demonstrating the professionalism of Airmen and the capabilities of modern airpower. The 2015 season marks the 33rd year the squadron has performed in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Assigned to Air Combat Command, the squadron is composed of nearly 130 Airmen serving in more than two dozen Air Force job specialties. The primary product of that teamwork is a Thunderbirds aerial demonstration, which includes approximately 40 maneuvers, featuring formation flying and solo routines. The entire show, including the beginning ground ceremony, lasts about one hour. A typical air show travel season extends from March to November.
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DECEMBER 19, 2014 A U.S. 1st Armored Division “Old Ironsides” Soldier familiarizes himself with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon user interface for Virtual Battle Space 3 during an Early Synthetic Prototyping pilot test held on Fort Bliss,Texas, Dec. 8, 2014.
First-person shooters: The future of Army research, development, force capabilities By Sgt. Brooks Fletcher In an effort to further develop and enhance ‘Force 2025’ capabilities, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Army Capabilities Integration Center held a pilot test for Early Synthetic Prototyping here, Monday through Thursday. The Early Synthetic Prototyping, or ESP, uses a virtual environment to allow Soldiers the ability to assess and give feedback on emerging technologies; essentially guiding science and technology research, and doctrine, organization and training development, in a more fiscally responsible manner. “The goal of [ESP] is to incorporate Soldiers’ insight earlier in the development process -- where design changes are inexpensive -- and find out what works and doesn’t work,” said Lt. Col. Brian D. Vogt, the Army Capabilities Integration Center’s Army simulations operations officer. “We want to make the acquisition process faster, to better meet the needs of the future operation environment.” The pilot test introduced Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, to Bohemia Interactive’s online game, Virtual Battle Space 3. The game provided the platform for “Old Ironsides” Soldiers to assess everything from conceptual weapon systems, to the game’s user interface and playability, giving Soldiers the opportunity to shape the future and adapt to new threats through a new form of training. “I think it’s great that they’ve asked the lowest ranking Soldiers to test out what could pos-
sibly be the future of the Army’s technological advances,” said Pfc. Mathew Giesey, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery. “To know they’ve entrusted us to come here and be a part of this test and take it as seriously as they do, it means a lot.” Gen. David G. Perkins, TRADOC commanding general, said it is important for future force development to have Soldiers become part of the materiel and concept development process early on. “From the materiel aspect of it -- when we buy stuff for the Army, how we organize ourselves, and how we apply all the elements of national power -- we have to enable young leaders through training, education and organization to have the ability to innovate very quickly,” Perkins said. Vogt added that the assess-
ments made through Virtual Battle Space 3 will be used to refine the development of the synthetic environment and provide a solid foundation for a future online training; contributing to Army-wide ESP, and allowing engineers and concept developers to be more efficient and effective in modeling multiple potential capabilities and prototypes for future use in the Army. “We have found that Soldiers are excited about participating in the future of their Army,” Vogt concluded. “When Soldiers eventually see this equipment arrive in their motor pool or in their arms room, it will have their fingerprints all over it. They will know that this has been fleshed out -- by real Soldiers -- at the early stages.” SEE TRAINING PAGE 19
The Early Synthetic Prototyping and VBS 3 systems enable Soldiers to assess emerging technologies and provide feedback on science and technology research.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, play an online game, Virtual Battle Space 3, during an Early Synthetic Prototyping pilot test held on Fort Bliss,Texas, Dec. 8, 2014.
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LAFBCommunity AAATow 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. ■ Motorists, can call (757) 631-1700 and request a free Tow To Go home during this holiday season. 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 stand-ins. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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.
633rd LRS hostToys forTots donations The 633 Logistics Readiness Squadron will help local families by collecting donation for “TOYS FOR TOTS”. Please help us fill that empty space under the tree for the under privileged children during this joyful time of the year. We will be accepting toys from until Dec. 19. Please donate new unwrapped toys at any of the following six locations. ■ Building 777, Room 1 (Aircraft Parts Store) ■ Building 26, Room 7 (Vehicle Operation) ■ Building 30, VM&A Office (Vehicle Maintenance) ■ Building 330, Warehouse (TMO) ■ Building 330, Front Entrance ■ Building 741, Fuels
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Christmas Bird Count 633rd Civil Engineering Squadron Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for this year’s Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Joint Base Langley-Eustis has participated in the annual count for more than 30 years. The count adds to a comprehensive national data set showing the fluctuation, range and movement of bird populations across the country. Scientists use the data to better understand how birds and the environment are faring and what needs to be done to protect them. Birding enthusiasts and interested volunteers must contact thomas.olexa.3@us.af.mil to register for this event. Space is limited.
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ITT Closed Closed Closed Closed For more information, students or sponsors should call Lodging Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Open 24/7 Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at Marketing Closed Closed Closed Closed militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. Middle School and Annual Christmas Food Drive Teen Programs Closed Closed Closed Closed The 633rd ABW Fire and Emergency Services and 733rd Mini Park Civil Engineer Division are conducting the annual ChristMilitary Personnel mas Food Drive to support Fort Eustis military families in Customer Service Closed Closed Closed 0730-1630 need. Non-perishable food items can be placed in containOutdoor Recreation Closed Closed Closed 0800-1700 ers located throughout the installation until Dec. 19. Food P.O.W. Range Closed Range 2, 3 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Closed donations can also be dropped off at 648 Washington Blvd. (Dec 26 & 27) For more information, call 878-3642. Parent Central Closed Closed Closed Closed Pines Golf Course Closed 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. MCAHC training closure notice Recreation Center Closed Closed Closed Closed Due to mandatory Army training, all services at McDonSchool Age Programs Closed Closed Closed Closed ald Army Health Center will close at noon, Dec. 19.The SatSchool Liaison Office Closed Closed Closed Closed urday Clinic is not affected by this closure. The health cenSoldier and Family ter’s normal operations will resume on Dec. 22. Call the Support Center Closed Closed Closed Closed Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-645-4584 The Fort Eustis Club Closed Closed Closed Closed to schedule appointments or facilitate authorization to visWarehouse Closed Closed Closed Closed it an Urgent Care Center during this time. To schedule an Frame/Engraving Shop Closed Closed Closed Closed appointment online, visit https://www.tricareonline.com/
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must be hand-delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed. Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card. The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2015 or be enrolled in studies designed to transfer to a four-year program. Applicants who are awarded a full scholarship or receive an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliHampton Clean City Commission volunteer ated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds opportunity from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as Volunteers are needed to help clean up Downtown one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees Hampton from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Dec 19. and other expenses. For more information, contact Debbie Blanton at hccc@ For more information, students or sponsors should call hampton.gov or 727-1130. Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. Symphonicity, the Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach, presents the 32nd annual “Messiah Singalong” from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 23 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts at 201 Market Street. The event is free and open to the public. The audience will sing as the chorus and professional soloists will perform in the Christmas portion of the “Messiah.” For more information, visit www.symphonicity.org.
‘The Light Before Christmas 3D’
The Mariners’ Museum will host “The Light Before Christmas 3D” movie at its 3D Explorers Theater at 100 Museum Drive. The 28-minute stop-motion animated film is rated G and will be shown at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekends through Jan. 4, 2015. Admission is $5 for adult or child members, $6 for non-members and $2 for children ages 3 and under, in addition to regular museum admission. Visitors will be provided with 3D glasses, which must be returned after the movie. Regular museum admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 13-18, $7 for children ages 6-12, and free for members and children ages 5 and under. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org or call 596-2222.
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HistoricYorktown holiday events ■ “A Colonial Christmas” – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Jan. 4, at the Yorktown Victory Center. Visitors can hear accounts of Christmas and holiday traditions of 17th and 18thcentury Virginia and view holiday preparations at the re-created 1780s farm. The center is located at 200 Water Street and will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For ticket prices, visit www.historyisfun.org or call 253-4838. ■ Christmas in Yorktown Exhibit – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday; ongoing through Dec. 31 at 301 Main Street. Admission is free. There will be a mix of local and Christmas holiday art pieces in all media for display and sale. For more information, call 890-4490. ■ Military Appreciation Discount – Carrot Tree Kitchens is offering a 20 percent discount to all active-duty military personnel from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in December. The restaurant is located at 323 Water Street, suite A-2. For more information, call 988-1999. ■ On the Hill Gallery Holiday Show – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 24 at 402 Main Street. Admission is free. Unique holiday gifts and decorations will be available for purchase. Guests can visit with Santa Claus and create a free make-and-take ornament from 1 to 4 p.m., Dec. 7. For more information, call 369-1108.
The 22nd annual Celebration in Lights will take place Nov. 27 through Jan. 1 at Newport News Park at the intersection of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. This two-mile drive-thru holiday event features more than 800,000 individual lights that create animated holiday and fanciful scenes. A new display features the Lee Hall Depot Train Station and Forest of Lights. Admission is $10 per car and $60 per bus. Cash, credit cards, and checks made payable to the City of Newport News will be accepted. Advance and gift tickets may be purchased at the Newport News Vis¬itors Center at 13560 Jefferson Ave. Holiday Lights at the Beach Event hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. The Holiday Lights at the Beach event will be held at 5:30 For more information, call 926-1400. p.m. through Jan. 3, 2015 at the Virginia Beach boardwalk. There will be a giant “12 Days of Christmas” display along Scholarships for Military Children with Santa Claus, elves, a 40-foot tall Christmas tree and The Scholarships for Military Children Program opens more. Admission is $15 per car. Active-duty military with applications for the 2015-2016 school year awards be- valid identification can pay $7 admission during Military come available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries world- Mondays starting Dec. 1. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m., Sunwide or on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. day through Thursday and 5:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and SaturApplicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, day. For more information, visit www.beachstreetusa.com. younger than 21 --- or 23, if enrolled as a full time student at a college or university --- of a service member on ac- Virginia Living Museum events tive duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star – Experiof a military member who died while on active duty, or ence the journey of the Magi at the museum’s digital plansurvivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a etarium theater through Dec. 31. The show was revised commissary by close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages in 2008 to offer an immersive look into the journey of the
Magi, while examining the latest clues about the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. Days and times vary. The cost is $4 in addition to regular museum admission. Laser Holidays – The community is invited to get into the holiday spirit with music of the season and dazzling laser effects through Dec. 31. Enjoy classic holiday favorites including Burl Ives’ “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,” and modern hits like Randy Travis’ “Jingle Bell Rock.” Recommended for ages 6 and above, and days and times vary.The cost is $4 in addition to regular museum admission. Story Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m., Dec. 20 to hear a nature-related story told by professional storyteller Jim Mercer. Recommended for ages 2 and above and included in museum admission. Wild Gifts for the Holidays – The Wild Things Museum Store introduces “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a collection of unusual and affordable nature-related items for all ages, including eco-friendly clothing, plush toys, stationary, games, and jewelry. Many items were created especially for the museum and will be available for purchase through Dec. 23. 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 ages 2 and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
Holiday Lights at the Beach The Holiday Lights at the Beach event will be held at 5:30 p.m. through Jan. 3, 2015 at the Virginia Beach boardwalk. There will be a giant “12 Days of Christmas” display along with Santa Claus, elves, a 40-foot tall Christmas tree and more. Admission is $15 per car. Active-duty military with valid identification can pay $7 admission during Military Mondays starting Dec. 1. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.beachstreetusa.com.
Downtown Hampton carousel Hampton’s restored 1920s antique carousel is available for holiday rides from 1 to 8 p.m. through Jan. 4 at 602 Settlers Landing Road. The cost is $2 per person. Free tickets are available by purchasing $15 of merchandise at downtown Hampton retailers. For more information, visit www.hampton.gov.
Ice skating at MacArthur Center Family ice skating is back at MacArthur Center’s outdoor ice skating rink through Jan. 19, 2015 at the corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street in Norfolk. Regular admission is $6 for skating and $6 for skate rental, and all prices include tax. Military personnel and their family members will receive $1 off admission with valid identification.The facility offers discount and season skating passes, a children’s rink, skate tutors, birthday party packages and broomball equipment. To make group reservations, call 314-4409. For skate session days and times, visit www.shopmacarthur.com.
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