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TOWN HALL

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DONATIONS

Soldier gives back to homeland — Page 6

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2015 GOALS JBLE New Year’s resolutions — Page 12

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The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for Service members Dec. 22, with most Service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay. The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence, and the cost of living allowance rates for the contiguous U.S. will take effect Jan. 1, 2015. Basic pay for Service members will increase 1 percent, except for general and ag ofďŹ cers who will not see an increase in 2015. Basic allowance for housing rates for Service members in 2015 will increase on average $17 per month, or 0.5 percent. Rates are calculated using median cur-

rent market rent and average utilities (including electricity, heat, water and sewer) for each pay grade, both with and without dependents. Two changes were made to BAH rate computations for 2015: renter’s insurance, which contributed an average of 1 percent to rates, was eliminated, and the ďŹ scal year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act reduced housing rates on average 1 percent for Service members. However, individual rate protection for Service members remains an integral part of the BAH program. Even if BAH rates decline – including through the elimination of renter’s insurance and the reduction in the calculated rate – a Service member who maintains uninterrupted BAH eligibility in a given location will not see a rate decrease. This ensures Service

members who have made long-term commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if local housing costs decrease. Service members can calculate their BAH payment by using the BAH calculator. The 2015 BAS rates for military members will increase by 2.9 percent over last year. The new rates are $367.92 per month for enlisted members and $253.38 per month for ofďŹ cers. The annual adjustments to BAS—a monthly nontaxable cash payment to military members intended to be used to buy food—are linked to changes in food prices as measured by the annual change in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cost of Food at Home Index. From the beginning of October 2013 through the end of September 2014, the index rose by 2.9 percent, forming

Heritage Spotlight On Jan. 14, 1784, the Continental Congress ratiďŹ ed the Second Treaty of Paris, ofďŹ cially ending the Revolutionary War. In the document, Britain ofďŹ cially agreed to recognize the independence of its 13 former colonies as the new United States of America. The treaty settled the boundaries between the United States and what remained of British North America. Both sides agreed to ensure payment of debts incurred during the war to the creditors of the other nation and to release all prisoners of war.

the basis for the increased BAS rates. The DOD also released its 2015 CONUS COLA rates. Roughly 12,000 members will see a decrease in their CONUS COLA payments, while some 7,000 members will see an increase or no change, and 4,000 members will no longer receive a CONUS COLA payment. CONUS COLA is a taxable supplemental allowance designed to help offset higher prices in high-cost locations, and rates vary based on location, pay grade, years of service and dependent status. Rates can increase or decrease depending on the prices in a speciďŹ c duty location compared to prices in an average CONUS location. Service members can calculate their allowance by using the CONUS COLA calculator.

January 14, 1784 Due to a severe winter, only delegates from seven of the thirteen states were present in Congress. According to the Articles of Confederation, nine states were required to enter into a treaty. One faction believed that seven states could ratify the treaty; arguing that they were merely ratifying and not entering into a treaty, but Thomas Jefferson’s faction believed that a full nine states were required to ratify the treaty. Any less would be trickery which Britain would eventually ďŹ nd out, giving it an excuse to nullify the

treaty. Jefferson stated that it would be a “dishonorable prostitutionâ€? of the Great Seal of the United States. Despite the agreement, many of these issues remained points of contention between the two nations in the post-war years. The British did not abandon their western forts as promised due to debt-collection and asset liquidation needs. A decade passed with tense peace until the British ďŹ nally extricated themselves in accordance with the 1794 Jay Treaty, which terminated any British presence in the U.S.

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Operation Enduring Freedom comes to an end Command Sergeant Major, Delbert D. Byers, salutes during the presentation of the Resolute Support Colors at the Change of Mission Ceremony in Kabul.

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President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel each issued statements today marking the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan. After 13 years of combat operations, Operation Enduring Freedom drew to a close today in a ceremony at the International Security and Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan. “Today’s ceremony in Kabul marks a milestone for our country,” Obama said. “For more than 13 years, ever since nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken from us on 9/11, our nation has been at war in Afghanistan. Now, thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending, and the longest war in American history is coming to a responsible conclusion.” “At the end of this year,” Hagel said, “as our Afghan partners assume responsibility for the security of their country, the United States officially concludes Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2015, we begin our follow-on mission -- Operation Freedom’s Sentinel -- to help secure and build upon the hard-fought gains of the last 13 years.” Today, “we give thanks to our troops and intelligence personnel who have been relentless against the terrorists responsible for 9/11 -- devastating the core al-Qaida leadership, delivering justice to Osama bin Laden, disrupting terrorist plots and saving countless American lives,” the president said. “We are safer, and our nation is more secure, because of their service,” he said. “At the same time, our courageous military and diplomatic personnel in Afghanistan -- along with our

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Change of Mission Ceremony from International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to Resolute Support Mission was held, Dec. 28, 2014, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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NATO allies and coalition partners--have helped the Afghan people reclaim their communities, take the lead for their own security, hold historic elections and complete the first democratic transfer of power in their country’s history.” “I want to express my deep gratitude to all U.S. personnel, both military and civilian, who have served in Afghanistan since 2001, many on multiple deployments,” Hagel said. “I also thank the thousands more who were a part of the mission at home and around the world. In fighting America’s longest war, our people and their families have borne a heavy burden, and some paid the ultimate price.” “We honor the profound sacrifices that have made this progress possible,” the president said. “We salute every American -- military and civilian, including our dedicated diplomats and development workers

-- who have served in Afghanistan, many on multiple tours, just as their families have sacrificed at home. “We pledge to give our many wounded warriors, with wounds seen and unseen, the world-class care and treatment they have earned. Most of all, we remember the more than 2,200 American patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan, and we pledge to stand with their Gold Star fam-

“I want to express my deep gratitude to all U.S. personnel, both military and civilian, who have served in Afghanistan since 2001, many on multiple deployments.” — Chuck Hagel Secretary of Defense

ilies who need the everlasting love and support of a grateful nation.” “Afghanistan remains a dangerous place, and the Afghan people and their security forces continue to make tremendous sacrifices in defense of their country,” Obama said. “At the invitation of the Afghan government, and to preserve the gains we have made together, the United States -- along with our allies and partners -- will maintain a limited military presence in Afghanistan.” The United States will pursue two missions in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Hagel said. “We will work with our allies and partners as part of NATO’s Resolute Support mission to continue training, advising and assisting Afghan security forces. And we will continue our counterterrorism mission against the remnants of Al-Qaeda to ensure that Afghanistan is never again used to stage attacks against our

homeland.” “Our personnel will continue to face risks, but this reflects the enduring commitment of the United States to the Afghan people and to a united, secure and sovereign Afghanistan that is never again used as a source of attacks against our nation,” Obama said. “These past 13 years have tested our nation and our military,” the president said. “But compared to the nearly 180,000 American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan when I took office, we now have fewer than 15,000 in those countries. Some 90 percent of our troops are home. “Our military remains the finest in the world, and we will remain vigilant against terrorist attacks and in defense of the freedoms and values we hold dear. And with growing prosperity here at home, we enter a new year with new confidence, indebted to our fellow Americans in uniform who keep us safe and free.”

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JANUARY 9, 2015 A large oceangoing tug returns to Third Port at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2015, after being displaced for two years.

Joint effort brings USAV MG Winfield Scott home

With the boat back at Fort Eustis, Soldiers assigned to it will no longer need to travel to the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Yorktown Pier to use the tug.

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By 1st Lt. Brooke Betit 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Army vessel Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott (LT-805), a large ocean-going tug boat, returned home to Third Port on Monday, Jan. 5, after two years of floating from Joint Base Little Creek Fort Story and the United States Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown. The tug has been displaced from Third Port due to sediment buildup over the past several years. A joint dredging effort between the 633rd Air Base Wing and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in December made way for the LT-805 to once again return home to Fort Eustis. “The large tug being able to come home illustrates a collective win for joint basing,” said Col. Randal Nelson, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) commander. “We’ve seen

this effort come to life over the past couple of years. The Army and Air Force have come together in a way that will provide better support to our mission overseas and our training mission here at Fort Eustis.” The dredging operation costs were $4.1 million, and is essential to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) water-based mission which has a worldwide impact in rapid sustainment operations. “The watercraft community has a saying here,” said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tim Turner, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) marine operations chief. “’We’re the last 20 miles.’ The Army’s mission is to deploy the combat power farther inland. The 7th Transportation Brigade acts as the sustainment piece or the move and maneuver piece.” The return of the LT-805 to port was contingent on dredg-

ing operations. With a draft of about 19 feet, the tug could not clear parts of the Third Port channel. The dredging effort in December deepened the 4-mile channel from 13 feet to 20 feet, making way for the tug to return. The 128-foot, 500-ton tug has the ability to deploy anywhere in the world from its current location. The ocean-going vessel can act as an independent unit, with a crew of 23 members, 30 days of rations and a tank of gas. Lt. Col. Kim Nash, 10th Transportation Battalion, Terminal battalion commander, stated the tug’s importance to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) mission. “This boat has the capability and the horsepower to pull an aircraft carrier. It can tow anything in the Army fleet, if given the opportunity,” she said. “Having the tug back is also vi-

tal for training. The watercraft community must be versatile on a number of platforms. The ability to cross-train on this tug boat is a valuable addition to our members’ qualifications.” Roughly 75 percent of the Army’s mariner community is trained at Fort Eustis. Joint operations will continue to deep-

en the channel next year. The continued efforts of both the Army and Air Force are expected to save countless man-hours in travel time and maintenance. “It’s good to be home,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bill Sherman, 7th TBX vessel master, who brought the now-returned LT-805 into port.

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U.S. Army Soldiers from the, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), greet a large ocean-going tug boat returning to Third Port at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2015, after being displaced for two years.

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ule appointments and access a library of health education material. Need to register? Follow these three easy steps: ■ Sign up in person at the 633rd MDG · Your PCM team will email you a MiCare invitation ■ Check your email and select the link to complete registration The Nurse Advice Line is available 24/7 to help you decide whether self-care is the best option, or if you should see a healthcare provider. Additionally, the NAL can: ■ Help schedule or cancel appoint-

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ments ■ Help with pediatric issues to include an offer to call to check on your child. ■ Notify your PCM of your call to let them know what was advised. ■ Provide advice on how and when to seek help for mental health concerns. If patients need to schedule an appointment and does not require the UCC, CNP or NAL, they can call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at 1-866-645-4584. To access MiCare, go to https://app.relayhealth.com.

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6ROGLHU JLYHV EDFN WR KRPHODQG by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Many U.S. Service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis spent time indoors with their families on Christmas Eve, staying dry and warm while celebrating the holiday season. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Francis Aduoffei, McDonald Army Health Center logistics noncommissioned officer-in-charge, and a few of his friends, spent their Christmas Eve at a storage facility in the pouring rain, focused on giving back to others. Aduoffei came to the United States from the poverty stricken area of AsafoAkyem, Ghana, 16 years ago. Since then, he has dedicated his time to two things: the Army and gathering donations for women and children for his home village. “I was in the United States for two weeks before I saw a ‘Be all that you can be’ commercial and decided to join the Army,” said Aduoffei. “I have been so fortunate since I came to the states so I decided to collect clothing and dried foods for those in Ghana who still have very little.” Aduoffei is no stranger growing up with little food and clothing. When he came to the United States, he vowed he would never forget where he came from and the struggles he overcame. While deployed to Iraq, he wanted to help the people from his home village, but he wasn’t sure how, until he had a recollection of the 17 women he knew who worked in the cornfields in Ghana. “Before I came to the United States I had just two pairs of pants and one pair of shoes,” said Aduoffei. “A lot of the women were wearing the same clothing every day and didn’t have much food for their families so I knew I needed to do something.” In 2009, Aduoffei began acquiring garments while stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout his deployment to Iraq and permanent change of station to Fort

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U.S. Army Sgt. Joel Appiah, 510th Human Resource Company, 53rd transportation Battalion, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) wheeled vehicle mechanic, and Sgt. 1st Class Francis Aduoffei, McDonald Army Health Center logistics noncommissioned officerin-charge, load canned goods and bags of rice into a truck to take to a cargo shipment container in Newport News, Va., Dec. 24, 2014. Aduoffei’s friends from Ghana volunteer to help pack the container once he has collected enough donations to fill it.

Eustis, Virginia, he managed to continue collecting with the help of friends and the local community. He collects donations throughout the year, and requests a shipping container once he has enough to fill it. Aduoffei drives to Fort Sam Houston twice each year to collect items such as bedding and clothing from graduating students at the Medical Education and Training Campus. “When the students graduate, their bedding is too bulky to travel with so the school offers to collect those the students don’t wish to take to their first duty station,” said Aduoffei. “On my last trip, I brought back more than 200 comforters and sets of sheets.” This holiday season, Aduoffei sent his ninth shipping container to Ghana, full of dried and canned goods, clothing, mattresses and more than 5,000 note-

books and reading books for students in the local schools; the second shipment he has sent this year. “I’ll talk to anybody about what I do so I can collect more,” said Aduoffei. “I get a lot of the donated books and clothing from local churches and Soldiers on the installation who know about my mission.” According to Aduoffei, he has used what the Army has taught him about the importance of accomplishing a mission to make his shipments a success. “When I was deployed, the mission didn’t always go smoothly, but we kept going,” said Aduoffei. “Because it isn’t always easy, you have to be committed and you can’t give up. Even when I am tired, I keep going.” Aduoffei believes by feeding and clothing the people of Ghana, he can help with more problems than what

can be seen by the naked eye. Food and clothing can also help improve the Ghanaians’ health, education and self-confidence, according to Aduoffei. “If you are hungry, you can’t focus to learn. Also if you are hungry and malnourished, you could get sick,” said Aduoffei. “If I give you a nice shirt, your self-esteem could be raised. Then you could have the confidence to go and get a good job to help support your family and community.” In the future, Aduoffei says he hopes to see others follow in his footsteps so donations will grow. “If my donations change just three lives, then I’ve made a difference,” said Aduoffei. “If those three people decide to start their own donations and change three more lives, it can grow outward and more Ghanaians will have the same passion as I have.”

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USAF government travel cards receive tech upgrade By Air Force Public Affairs Agency OPERATING LOCATION – P

Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards (GTC) to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards. This is the first phase in a multi-phased rollout, which will enhance the security and convenience of government travel and pay systems. The new cards are embedded with a microchip that provides for transaction encryption and an elevated level of authentication. Chip and PIN technology strengthens data security, better protecting cardholders’ personally identifiable information, as well as the government’s sensitive transaction and payment data. “The cards are yet another tool to combat potential

fraud,” said Eric Cuebas, the director of Air Force financial services. “By working together with chipenabled terminals, they ensure a more secure transaction by validating both the card and cardholder. Additionally, Citi’s chip and PIN cards do not use radio frequency functionality and are strictly contact-only cards. Therefore, they are not susceptible to the skimming issue encountered by radio frequency identification cards.” All cardholders should log into CitiManager and review mailing and email addresses and contact information under “My Card Account/Card Maintenance.” The cardholder can also review their information using the account listing report in Citibank’s custom reporting system. “This new card change should have minimal impact on Airmen,” Cuebas said. “If the current card will expire while TDY, the traveler should update the address at least 60 days prior to the expiration

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date of the current GTC to ensure delivery of the replacement card to the new address. If the card is not expiring while TDY but the traveler feels they need an early reissuance of the chip card, they should contact their agency program coordinator (APC).” He urged all Airmen who have questions or unusual circumstances to contact their APC for more information and assistance. Citibank worked closely with the Defense Travel Management Office and services on a phased rollout of the new cards. In the second phase, between July and October 2015, Citi will issue chip and PIN cards for all remaining active accounts (cards used within last 18 months). Individuals with inactive accounts and cards not used within last 18 months will be issued a chip and PIN card upon expiration, regardless of the year. There will be no change to the account number and the three-digit security code for replacement cards and the magnetic stripe can still be used for merchants without chip and PIN technology. “The cards can be used in regions where chip technology is dominant,” Cuebas said. “It is expected U.S. merchants will be adopting chip technology more widely throughout 2015.” For more questions about chip and PIN cards, contact local APCs.

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The U.S. Air Force offers law students from across the country the opportunity to gain hands on experience as a U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General through their internship program at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The program is open to students with or without military affiliation three cycles per year, in the summer, fall and spring, each lasting for a period of approximately three months. During the internship, law students see what it is like to work in a professional legal office, specifically a base legal office, said U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Flanagan, 633rd Air Base Wing Legal Office assistant judge advocate. “One of the goals of the program is to give students, interested in a career as a JAG, the opportunity to see what the daily life of a JAG is like and give the JAG Corps the opportunity to see how the student would do if they were selected to become one,” Flanagan said. Legal students learn through real-life experiences and provide training and instruction to base members. They also learn about military life through the legal office’s physical training regiments, customs, standards and courtesies. Interns learn to provide legal assistance for general law issues such as landlord-tenant law and will often write letters on behalf of those clients. They also draft proof analyses for court martial cases and draft direct examinations for witnesses, said Flanagan. “The program is mutually beneficial, in that the student gives us hard work and a product that, when reviewed by a JAG can go directly out to the base and have a mission impact,” he said. “In return, we give him or her experience they cannot get from school and exposure to issues specific to military law, which are not found in a civilian law office.” Mathew Engelbaum, 633rd ABW Legal Office intern, thought it would be advantageous to gain experience as an Air Force JAG. “Before I started law school I was very interested in applying to become an Air Force

JAG,” he said. “My law school also requires me to complete an externship for credit and I thought it would be highly beneficial for me to actually experience the day-to-day of a military attorney while also fulfilling my externship requirement.” As an intern Engelbaum provided legal assistance, drafted and reviewed requests and researched a wide range of legal issues. “Getting hands on experience is extremely beneficial,” said Engelbaum. “There are a few elective skills classes that are available at most law schools, but getting real world experience is much more beneficial than any skills class.” To reap the benefits of this program, law students across the United States can apply by visiting www.airforce.com/jag, through their law school career center or by contacting the 633rd ABW Legal Office at 764-3277.

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Mathew Engelbaum, 633rd Air Base Wing Legal Office intern, reviews private organizations’ programs at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 12, 2014. As a participant of the Air Force legal internship program at Langley AFB, Engelbaum was able to see what it is like to work in a military installation legal office.

Mathew Engelbaum, 633rd Air Base Wing Legal Office intern, reviews private organizations’ programs at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 12, 2014. Englebaum is a participant of the U.S. Air Force’s legal internship program hosted at Langley AFB three times a year.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson

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Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program By Daryl Mayer 88TH AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development #1 Dec. 28. The EMD #1 is a provisioned 767-2C freighter and the critical building block for the KC-46 missionized aerial refueler. The maiden flight took off at 9:29 a.m. Pacific Standard Time from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, and landed at 1:01 p.m. at Boeing Field in Seattle. “Getting in the air is a critical step in the development of this important capability for the warfighter,” said U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, the program executive officer for tankers at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. “The team at Boeing has done a remarkable job creating an entirely new aircraft that will soon become the backbone of our ability to project power anywhere in the world.” The civilian freighter is the initial step toward producing a KC-46. The aircraft

will undergo additional finishing work at the Boeing facility, such as installing the refueling boom and other military specific equipment. The first flight of a KC46 (EMD #2) is expected in the Spring of 2015. “Today’s flight is a key step in the next generation of tankers,” said Col. Christopher Coombs, the KC-46 system program manager. “We know flight testing will lead to some discovery; today’s flight kick-starts that work. There is an aggressive schedule going forward into the Milestone C decision point for approval to start Low Rate Initial Production, but if we remain cautiously optimistic we can meet the mark.” The Air Force contracted with Boeing in February 2011 to acquire 179 KC-46 refueling tankers to begin recapitalizing the aging tanker fleet. This flight is an early but important step toward meeting the required assets available date – a milestone requiring 18 KC-46 aircraft and all necessary support equipment to be on the ramp, ready to support warfighter needs, by August 2017.

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CSA, SMA hold virtual town hall Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III (right) listens to U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno answer a question during a virtual town hall at the Google Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2015.

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By Ms. Lisa Ferdinando ARMY NEWS SERVICE

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III participated in a virtual town hall Tuesday, answering questions from Soldiers on a variety of topics. The town hall at Google’s Washington headquarters started off with a question about U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. About 3,000 U.S. forces are training and advising Kurdish and Iraqi forces. The Iraqi and Kurdish forces will “take the fight

to ISIS,” Odierno said. “We’re starting to see some progress, but it’s going to take a long time. I think this is a two-or three-year process at least that’s going to take us to have some success,” he said. “Ultimately, it’s their nation and they need to be the ones who fight for it,” Odierno said. He added there are “no plans to put U.S. forces on the ground other than to do training and advising.” Additionally, the United States is working on a training program expected to begin this year for the Free Syrian Army. The military is “still determining” how many U.S. forces will be used to train

the Syrians, Odierno said. “We’ll have to continue to assess that and play it by ear,” he said. “I’m not going to ever take off the table that we might not have to put some of our own Soldiers on the ground fighting, but right now, that in fact is not the plan.” Chandler stressed the importance of Soldiers maintaining their readiness for any mission the Army may need. Soldiers must be prepared to operate in a “vague and ambiguous environment,” he said. “I would ask that you ensure, based off the resources that you have available, that your Soldiers are as trained as they possibly can

to execute the missions that we’re going to ask you to do,” he said. “We’ll be successful in whatever it is that we ask you to do” if Soldiers maintain readiness and focus on decisive action,” Chandler said.

Soldiers interact with leaders The Soldiers who participated in the town hall were from various Army locations throughout the United States and abroad. They asked about promotions, uniforms, and other policy items. Addressing the topic of sexual assault, Odierno said a culture SEE MEETING PAGE 18

“We want to make sure we’re promoting those who are trained, who are experienced and who continue to lead in the future.” — Gen. Ray Odierno Chief of Staff of the Army

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The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Prevention teams work around the clock to make sure JBLE patrons are educated and taken care of in a time of need. Members of JBLE have help and information available to them 24 hours a day on all types of sexual harassment and assaults, which are deďŹ ned as unwanted verbal, nonverbal or physical sexual contact. Each of the programs are geared toward ending sexual harassment and assault by providing subject matter experts, such as victim advocates and Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, who are available to assist with the reporting and recovery process after an attack. The SHARP program has a goal to educate and train U.S. Army Soldiers to prevent sexual harassment and assault, said Melisa Ram, installation victim advocate. “[We] ensure victims of sexual assault receive sensitive, conďŹ dential and immediate comprehensive treatment in order to restore their health and well-being,â€? said Ram. “[We also] create a climate that encourages victims to report incidents of sexual assault without fear. And ensure that sexual assault crimes are thoroughly investigated and that offenders are held accountable for their crimes.â€? The Soldiers and civilians at Fort Eustis are required to take three hours of annual training. They are able to do that through unit training or attending shows such as “Sex Signals,â€? an improvisational comedy group, or listen to speakers talk on the SHARP subject. The SAPR program has multiple tools to educate personnel. They host brieďŹ ngs to participants of Right Start, First Term Airman Center and deployers. There are also

unit stand-down days where the program assists in providing the units with SAPR information. “[SAPR] has recently rolled out our very own theater group where they perform a skit, and then do a question-and-answer session with the individuals still in their roles allowing people to see each point of view,� said U.S. Air Force Capt. John Riley, 633rd Air Base Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response deputy. “Moreover, we are preparing to roll out some classes that will be offered base-wide focusing on risk reduction, what to do as a supervisor, bystander intervention and more.� The main priority for the new programs focuses on bystander intervention, said Ram. “Bystander Intervention is still a huge focus as most sexual assaults have a bystander present prior to the event,� he said. “Many times we turn a blind eye and don’t step in when we see someone in trouble. More often than not, when a bystander steps in, it prevents issues from escalating farther.� The Air Force conducted training

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where they gathered commanders to learn of their perspective on sexual assault, resulting in group discussions. From that training they are looking to create modules that commanders can utilize to conduct small group sessions. Included in that training, Langley will continue to conduct “Got Consent?� which is a mock trial training event that originates from a true story. Service members get walked through a sexual assault case, then observe a court hearing. “The SARC program puts this event on allowing participants to sit in as jurors,� said Riley. “They get to decide whether they believe an individual is guilty of sexual assault based on the information provided.� There are many ways to get involved with either program to include becoming a victim advocate or attending one of the “Got Consent?� trials. For more information or to get involved with the SAPR program, email 633.langleysarc@us.af.mil or call 764-3359. For the SHARP program, call 268-8967.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristin Delgado, 633rd Security Forces Squadron unit scheduling manager, performs squats at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 6, 2015. Delgado aspires to compete in a female bodybuilding competition as her New Year’s resolution. Due to her schedule, she goes to the gym at 6 a.m., three times a week to reach her goals.

JBLE New Year’s resolutions

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katrina Soler, 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron stock control supervisor, destroys paper at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 6, 2014.This New Year, Soler decided not to make any resolutions; she believes people should always be making resolutions. The Rochester, N.Y., native strives to regularly create personal objectives throughout the year.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anthony Smith, III, 633rd Security Forces Squadron Virginia Criminal Information Network operator, studies Air Force Pamphlet 362241, Professional Development Guide, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 6, 2015.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ami Parrish, 1st Maintenance Squadron, unit education and training manager, runs in preparation for a marathon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2015. As part of her New Year’s resolution, Parrish is training to run in an ultra-marathon and the Raleigh Half Iron Man Triathlon. She has been competitively running for the last two years and participated in three marathons since July 2014.

One of Smith’s New Year’s resolutions is to promote to the rank of staff sergeant his first time testing. With promotion comes more responsibility, and according to Smith, he’s ready to take on that challenge.

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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paris Roberts, Air Combat Command Public Affairs noncomissioned officer-in-charge of information management, trains at a CrossFit gym five days a week. As part of her New Year’s resolution, Roberts is focusing more on her strength and health in order to perform her best at CrossFit competitions this year. Roberts is set to compete in her first CrossFit competition this February. RIGHT: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Joseph King, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, shows possible safety hazards instructors must point out to all Advanced Individual Training students to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maegann Bartolome, 633rd Air Base Wing Safety ground safety technician, at Fort Eustis, Va., Jan. 5, 2014. Bartolome’s New Year’s resolution is to become more versed in the Army safety regulations and requirements she will inspect throughout the year. Air Force Safety personnel on Joint Base LangleyEustis must perform on-the-job training at Fort Eustis to learn Army safety regulations.

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0HQWDO PLVFRQFHSWLRQV 3V\FKRORJLVWÂśV PHQWDO KHDOWK SHUVSHFWLYH By Senior Airman Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It is 7 a.m. on a Monday in 2012. Nancy wakes up, puts on her best business attire, grabs a cup of coffee and heads out the door. Today, she has a day full of client appointments to keep her busy, just as she likes it. As each client leaves, she feels accomplished, but there is something missing. There are too many clients, and none of them understand how they got to her ofďŹ ce. Nancy works as a psychologist, and she feels like there must be a better way to help clients before they ever need to see her. Searching for other likeminded professionals, she ďŹ nds them working for the United States Air Force.

“A lot of people suspect military doctors only join to help pay bills or schooling before they eventually leave for private practice,� explains U.S. Air Force Capt. Nancy DeLaney, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron psychologist. “There are people out there who joined because of what the Air Force is doing, and I think a lot of people don’t really understand what that is.� DeLaney left her high-paying position in Louisville, Kentucky, to join the Air Force because she saw something no other organization had -- the intent to prevent mental health issues, and provide care whenever necessary as the norm. “Most civilian agencies do not have any real focus on mental health. The military is one of the

only organizations with a dedicated mental health team, which is a huge departure from the private sector,â€? said DeLaney. “Service members can schedule mental health appointments during work hours, and services can be tailored to ďŹ t the needs of their particular diagnosis. “They can walk through our doors and see someone, and no one would ever ďŹ nd out most of the time. If they have a need for a higher level of care, the Air Force community will wrap around them and get them the care they need. You won’t ďŹ nd that anywhere else.â€? In her old job, DeLaney would suggest stress-relieving techniques to her clients, but this almost always took place after they had reached their limit. Now, she

has a chance to show people the preventative steps to take before they ever step foot in her ofďŹ ce. “Our prevention measures are second to none, if you ask me,â€? said DeLaney. “We pursue community mental health prevention, which is a fancy way of saying everyone knows what we have available. We don’t pinpoint certain individuals or ofďŹ ces, because as a culture we have taken the ďŹ rst steps in understanding anyone is susceptible and everyone deserves the same treatment.â€? Not only does DeLaney believe she can assist in the prevention of mental health issues, but in the event someone does need help, she can get that person everything they need as soon as possible. SEE HEALTH PAGE 15

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HEALTH FROM PAGE 14 “Since the Air Force views mental health as a high priority, we have the opportunity to take someone out of their environment and help them,â€? said DeLaney. “If I had an issue in my last job, I would have to schedule a vacation day or take a sick day just to be seen, and ‘oh by the way,’ you can bet I wasn’t getting paid that day. Here, people are encouraged to call a timeout. We can prescribe an hour of breathing exercises. We can have counseling sessions in the middle of the week. As professionals, we can help those people immediately, not just when it is the most convenient for the work schedule.â€? When clients do come in, DeLaney knows there is even more opportunity for success. “The ďŹ rst thing I tell patients is they are my clients,â€? said DeLaney. “These people are people, just like

everyone else, they aren’t broken. Someone with a broken arm doesn’t need to be â€˜ďŹ xed,’ they just need to heal. Mental health issues are the same, and I want people to know that.â€? In the ofďŹ ce, DeLaney has a chance to express those sentiments because she knows she has an extended period of time with her clients. “We can’t ďŹ x in a week something that took years to build and that is okay,â€? she said. “These people aren’t losing money by sitting in my chair; in fact they are probably going to be better off in their career because of it. I can help them get to the places they need to go, because both of us have the time to make that happen.â€? At the end of the day, all of this healing and opportunity has the potential to help someone improve their life exponentially, said

DeLaney. She believes being part of another person’s life journey, and walking with them in a time of difďŹ culty, is truly an honor. “I think one of the greatest aspects of Air Force mental health has to be the community,â€? said DeLaney. “Outside of this Air Force, the confidentiality, culture, perception, treatment, prevention - all of it - surrounding mental health can be daunting. Inside our counseling sessions, within the walls of our clinic, people are given a chance to heal. People have the opportunity to be themselves and return to a healthy state. I have navigated that journey with a number of clients and watched them reclaim their lives after suffering alone for too long. That type of success is beyond rewarding and is why nothing could make me leave this Air Force family.â€?

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U.S. Military Begins Training Iraqi Forces to Take on ISIL By Nick Simeone DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY

The United States has begun training Iraqi army recruits, a central part of the strategy by the U.S.-led coalition that is working with the Iraqi government to retake territory and ultimately defeat Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in the country. Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters that six weeks of training began Dec. 27 for four battalions of Iraqi security forces at a base in Taji, north of Baghdad. Training began at Asad Air Base in Anbar province for members of the Iraqi 7th Division sever-

al days earlier. Warren said all of the Iraqis going through the training by U.S. personnel already have been vetted. Warren said the air base has been the target of “regular indirect enemy ďŹ re,â€? which he said has been wholly ineffective and has drawn no return ďŹ re from U.S. forces.

Part of Operation Inherent Resolve The training mission is part of Operation Inherent Resolve, which -- along with targeted coalition airstrikes being carried in both Iraq and Syria -- is intended to degrade and defeat ISIL terrorists who hold large sections of territory along the

countries’ shared border. About 2,100 U.S. military personnel are in Iraq advising and assisting Iraqi forces and providing protection to U.S. personnel and missions. That ďŹ gure is expected to grow by as many as 1,300 later this month as part of the expanded U.S. military presence President Barack Obama ordered in November to help Iraq reclaim territory taken by ISIL. In total, 12 Iraqi brigades are expected to be trained -- nine from the Iraqi security forces and three from the Kurdish peshmerga. Two other locations in Iraq, one in Irbil and another in Besmaya, are expected to host training missions as well.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Niquoll Flacksenburg, 1st Fighter Wing command section administrator, was driving through West Virginia during Christmas leave when she received an unexpected call from her boss’ boss. U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Huyck, 1st FW Commander, explained to Flacksenburg there was a problem with some paperwork and her digital signature on her email. Flacksenburg, surprised by the phone call, had no idea what he was talking about. “’It has to do with your rank,’ he said,” said Flacksenburg. “Then he said, ‘It should read technical sergeant not staff sergeant.’ I lost it. I was so shocked.” That was the day Flacksenburg received a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion to technical sergeant. A STEP promotion is one

of the avenues for promotion through the ranks of staff sergeant to master sergeant. It offers commanders an opportunity to immediately promote enlisted Airmen who exhibit exceptional potential above their current rank. Because of Flacksenburg’s stead-fast work ethic, her supervisor and leadership saw her potential to be promoted to the next rank. “There’s a quote that says ‘success is where preparation meets opportunity,’ and I believe Flacksenburg’s success is a direct reflection of all the preparation she has done for herself and her career,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Bryan Daniel, 1st FW command section superintendent. On average there are less than 200 slots for STEP promotion Air Force wide, and according to Air Force Instruction 36-2502, Airman Promotion/ Demotion Programs, the STEP program supplements the regular Weighted Airman Promo-

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Huyck, 1st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Emmette Bush, 1st FW command chief, tack on Tech Sgt. Niquoll Flacksenburg’s, 1st FW command section, technical sergeant stripes at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Jan. 6, 2015.

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tion System and accommodates unique circumstances for Airmen who clearly warrant promotion in the eyes of commanders. “It’s a huge, huge honor. I’ve been in for a long time and I’ve seen a lot of people get STEP promoted and they were the best,” said Flacksenburg. “I can’t believe I got it. I’ve been smiling the whole time. It was the best Christmas gift.” As her supervisor, Daniels knows exactly how she received her STEP promotion. He attributes her success to her work ethic and her ability to be wellrounded.

“In the short time that she’s been here, she’s made a significant impression at the 1st FW,” said Daniels. “Her sustained superior performance throughout her career in addition to her impact at the wing culminated in her STEP promotion.” Flacksenburg’s accomplishment has given her the opportunity to encourage Airmen to continue to pursue their objectives. Although Flacksenburg faced challenges, she didn’t let that dampen her spirits or stop her from chasing her goals, such as becoming a chief master sergeant before she retires.

“For Airmen who may be discouraged about making senior airman below the zone or not making staff sergeant testing on the first try, I encourage them to communicate their goals to their supervisors and leadership,” said Flacksenburg. “Below the zone may be one way to advance in your career, but it isn’t the only way.” Her final piece of advice was simply not to quit. “Don’t ever give up,” she said. “Don’t ever forget why you joined. The importance of working hard is to always remember and reach your final outcome or goal.”

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Ebola workshop highlights collaborations to develop and test vaccines By By Ellen Crown USAMRMC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Experts from the Department of Defense and Health and Human Services, or HHS, jointly sponsored an Ebola vaccine workshop, Dec. 12, in Rockville, Maryland. The goal of the workshop, Immunology of Protection from Ebola Virus Infection, was for participants to discuss aspects of Ebola virus and vaccine immunology critical to guide future clinical, scientific and regulatory decisionmaking for Ebola vaccine development. HHS attendees represented the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Col. Stephen Thomas, deputy commander of operations at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, and team lead of the Ebola Response Management Team for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, said the event brought together all of the key players in the current Ebola Virus Disease response effort. “We are in the midst of an Ebola virus outbreak with global significance and national security relevance,” said Thomas. “The outbreak provides an opportunity to assess the potential for effective preventive vaccine and drug therapies to efficiently proceed to licensure and deployment in an impactful way for global health.” Thomas also said, putting the current Ebola relief effort into context, “This pace of rapid vaccine development and testing was not thought to be feasible based on past outbreaks, which were somewhat limited in scope and duration.” While experts want to move quickly, Thomas explained that they also agree

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that they must move guided by safety considerations and in true partnership with the governments and communities of the affected nations. Currently, there are no FDA-approved vaccines for Ebola. The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, located in Silver Spring, Maryland, began testing an experimental Ebola vaccine, called rVSVZEBOV (BPSC1001), on healthy human volunteers in October 2014, and NIH published promising initial results of another candidate vaccine in the New England Journal of Medicine in late November. The DoD and HHS are also evaluating other vaccine candidates. “We are moving from a data-limited to data-rich period of time, not only with regards to vaccines, but also the virology and pathogenesis and treatment of Ebola,” explained Col. Nelson Michael, director of the U.S. Military HIV Research Program, whose program performed the first clinical study of an Ebola vaccine candidate in Africa in 2009 and is about to test two newer Ebola vaccine there in early 2015. “This is critically important information to inform the way ahead for Ebola vaccine development. Government agencies, the World Health Organization, pharmaceutical companies, academia, philanthropic organizations, non-governmental organizations, and nations are engaged in an unprecedented collaborative effort to develop vaccines that will be critical to the long-term control of this threat to global health and security.”

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Addressing the topic of sexual assault, Odierno said a culture needs to exist where such abuses are unacceptable. “It’s about not only sexual harassment, but it’s about our profession, that as Soldiers we should be taking care of each other and watching out for each other,” Odierno said. “We should not have another Soldier attack another Soldier. That simply to me is unacceptable, incomprehensible actually,” he said. Chandler underscored the importance of Soldiers watching out for each another -- “We are our brother’s keeper,” he said, adding that upholding Army professionalism includes preventing sexual abuse. “Our duty is to one another, that’s who we fight for,” he said. “I believe this challenge can be greatly resolved or reduced if Soldiers recognize their true professional responsibility, their duty to their fellow Soldier,” he said.

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tive component, 335,000 in the National Guard and 195,000 in U.S. Army Reserve,” he said. The Army will continue to have the best officers and non-commissioned officers, Odierno said. “We want to promote the right people so we maintain a strong Army,” he said. The Army’s non-commissioned officer corps, Odierno said, sets the force apart from every other army in the world. “We want to maintain high standards in our non-commissioned officer corps,” he said. “We want to make sure we’re promoting those who are trained, who are experienced and who continue to lead in the future.” But as the Army downsizes, it will seek to cut where it can to best reduce its numbers. There will continue to be officer separation boards over the next few years, Odierno said. Chandler said the Army will retain the best Soldiers as it reduces in size amid these fiscal challenges. Soldiers participating in the town hall were from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, I Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, the Maneuver Center of Excellence, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence, and the 2nd Infantry Division.

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Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commander and Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 20 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 21. Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 2629. Registration is required. Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 26. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will Home buying and selling seminars take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will host a For more information, call 878-3638. Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 13 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 15 at the AAFES Express FuelCall services Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave., room 118. The Army and Air Force Exchange Express FuelCall Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lend- wireless alert system allows drivers with disabilities to er, attorney and home inspector. The free seminars are contact associates inside the store for assistance withopen to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, re- out leaving their vehicles. A customer service call button servists, National Guard and their family members. is available at the pumps and Express employees will To register, call 878-5579/5687. pump gas for patrons displaying disability license plates or placards. Hours are from 5 a.m. to midnight at Fort Marriage Enrichment Program Eustis and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Langley Air Force The Regimental Memorial Chapel’s Marriage Enrich- Base. For more information, call 369-3780 or 766-1312. ment Program will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursdays beginning Jan. 15. The program is open to individuals who are married or engaged to deployed active-duty, Re- SCFE Community Grants serves, National Guard or retired Service members. Free The Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis is seeking non-profchild care will be provided for children ages 11 and under. it organizations supporting Fort Eustis Soldiers and their For more information, contact Mike and Carole family members. The SCFE Community Grants Committee can assist your organization in achieving those goals. Carkhuff at 218-1034 or carkhuffs2@verizon.net. Eligible applicants should emphasize their involvement Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony with Soldiers and/or military family members. ApplicaThe 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort tions are available at www.scfeva.com, Facebook or via Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., Jan. 23 to honor email at SCFEWelfare@gmail.com. All applications must retiring participants for their service to our country. The be postmarked, scanned or emailed no later than midceremony will take place at Wylie Theater at 705 Wash- night Feb. 28. The mailing address is: Spouses Club of ington Avenue. The inclement weather location is Jacobs Fort Eustis, Attn: Community Grants Committee Chair, Theater at 647 Monroe Ave. P.O. Box 4711, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. For more information, call 878-6880. The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, will host the JBLE Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Jan. 13 at Wylie Theater. The guest speaker is Krewasky A. Salter, Ph.D., author and veteran. The Woodside High School Choir will also perform. For more information, contact George Fisher at 5016153 or george.a.fisher14.civ@mail.mil.

Scholarships for Military Children available

Army Community Service Army Community Service classes and workshops for January will include: Advanced Individual Training Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Jan. 20. Army Family Team Building Military Life – 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 21. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Command Team Spouses Course – 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Jan. 12-13. Registration is required. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., Jan. 20. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Jan. 20. Developing Your Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Jan. 13 and 27. Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 22. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 29. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 16.

The Scholarships for Military Children Program opens applications for the 2015-2016 school year awards become available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21---or younger than 23 if enrolled as a full time student at a college or university---of a service member on active duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages 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 pro-

gram. Applicants who are awarded a full scholarship or receive an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses. For more information, students or sponsors should call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.

JBLE clubs events ■ Latin Night – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., every Friday at the Fort Eustis Club. ■ Football Frenzy –The Langley Club will open at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL regular season games. A drawing of a special VIP package will take place each day. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at 878-5700, or the Langley Club at 766-1361.

Education Center counselor appointments The Fort Eustis Education Center college counselors will be going over to a service by appointment system on Mondays and Fridays only. Appointment slots to be filled on a first come, first served basis. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will accommodate walk-ins. For more information, contact the Herb Bateman Army Education Center at 878-2083 ext. 221.

Fry Scholarship update The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting applications by mail for the Fry Scholarship under newly expanded eligibility criteria to include surviving spouses. The expanded criteria for the Fry Scholarship are the latest in a series of VA actions to implement provisions of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. The Fry Scholarship will entitle eligible spouses to up to 36 months of the full, 100-percent level of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which includes a tuition-and-fee payment, a monthly housing allowance and stipend for books and supplies. Information about these two programs is available on VA’s website and at www.benefits. va.gov/gibill. For additional information contact the Education Center @ 878-2083 ext. 221.

JBLE Tax Center needs volunteers The 633rd Air Base Wing Legal Office is requesting volunteers for the tax preparation services provided to military members, dependents and retirees. The tax preparation service is offered through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. In addition to Tax Preparation, we are in need of administrative volunteers to answer telephones, schedule appointments, and greet customers, particularly anyone able to volunteer on a full-time basis. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Tax Center, please contact the Legal Office at 764-3277 and ask for the Tax Center Volunteer Coordinator.

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LAFBCommunity Summary Court Officer The Summary Court Officer detailed to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Andre J. Jackson Jr is Capt. Colly Deaton, 10th Intelligence Squadron. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, contact Deaton at (719)-351-3963.

Summary Court Officer The Summary Court Officer detailed to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of MSgt Andrew Garrett is Lt Col Michael Cady. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, contact Lt Col Cady at 764-6791.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com ery 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 affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. For more information, students or sponsors should call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com. Water Aerobics at Shellbank Fitness Center The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts Water Aerobics classes from 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, contact John Siemann at 325-0998.

The next neighborhood watch meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the off-base welcome center. JBLE Club 357 here to help Joint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking New, interesting developments will be announced. Welcome center is located in the Bethal Manor hous- group established to provide support and resources to single and dual military members to help them balance being ing area, next to the off-base shoppette. successful military professionals and parents. The club ofJBLE Tax Center needs volunteers fers group discussions, networking, and activates for famThe 633rd Air Base Wing Legal Office is requesting vol- ilies and parents. Meetings are held every fourth Thursday unteers for the tax preparation services provided to mili- of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Commons. tary members, dependents and retirees. The tax preparaFor more information, call Master Sgt. Nashira Stokes tion service is offered through the IRS Volunteer Income at 764-5411. Tax Assistance Program. In addition to Tax Preparation, we are in need of ad- JBLE Community Commons Classes ministrative volunteers to answer telephones, schedule ■ Piano/Voice - 30-minute one-on-one session, for $80 appointments, and greet customers, particularly anyone a month. able to volunteer on a full-time basis. ■ Drum - 30-minute one-on-one session, for $80 a If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Tax month. Center, please contact the Legal Office at 764-3277 and ■ Guitar - 30-minute one-on-one session, for $92 a ask for the Tax Center Volunteer Coordinator. month. ■ Music Studio- Please call to make appointment with JBLE to host blood drive the studio engineers, for $25 per hour per customer. The Armed Service Blood Program is asking for ■ Line Dancer-cise - Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 blood donators Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Com- p.m. – 7 p.m., for $40 per month for adult and $24 per munity Commons. The drive team will provide refresh- month for children 12 and under. ments to donors. Their mission is to ship blood and blood ■ Taekwondo - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. – products downrange every week and need at least 80 ac- 8:30 p.m., for $50 a month. tual donors for the four hour period. ■ Combat Hapkido – Saturdays at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. and For more information contact Ralph Peters at 953-1686. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., for $45 a month. ■ Tang Soo Do - Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. - 7 Scholarships for Military Children available p.m. and Saturdays at 11a.m. 12 p.m., for $40 a month. The Scholarships for Military Children Program become ■ Do Hap Sool – Mondays at 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fridays available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or at 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:15 p.m. – 5 p.m., for on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. $55 a month. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, ■ Quilting – Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., $50 for five younger than 21---or younger than 23 if enrolled as a sessions. full time student at a college or university---of a service ■ Tennis - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., for member on active duty, Reserve or Guard member, retir- $7 per student per hour. ee or survivor of a military member who died while on ac■ Ladies Power Aerobics – Mondays, Wednesdays and tive duty, or survivor of a retiree. Fridays, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., for $5 per session. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by ■ Photography – Wednesdays, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages must be handFor more information and class fees, please call the delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other deliv- Community Commons, at 4-2983 or 4-2984.

Military Tuition Assistance briefing Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Service members are required to attend an initial TA briefing to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly understood. Currently, the briefings are conducted on on the first three Fridays of every month, at 9 a.m., in room 130 at the Education Center. The initial TA briefings will be conducted each Tuesday at 9 a.m. in room 123 at the Education Center. For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil.

Langley Toastmasters meeting The Langley Toastmasters will meet at noon every second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the Community Commons. For additional information, please contact Senior Airman Marissa McNitt at 225-5610 or Staff Sgt. Shanell Howard at 225-7377.

Bundles for babies The Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a Bundles for Babies course from 3 to 4:30 p.m., every Wednesday of every other month. For more information or to sign-up, call 764-3990.

Machen Elementary volunteer opportunity Langley Air Force Base will assist Machen Elementary achieve academic success by providing volunteer tutors for students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Key areas of tutoring include math, reading, and writing. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Tech. Sgt. Terry Yates at terry.yates@us.af.mil or 2259245.

Indoor cornhole league starts next week at Eaglewood Starting Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m., Eaglewood Golf Course on Langley Air Force Base will host their first week of a new indoor cornhole league. This will be for teams of two people and is open to everyone ages 21 & over. It costs only $20 per person to join the league plus $5 per person weekly fee. These fees cover snacks and water each week, all set up and administration fees for the entire season as well as weekly prizes and the end of the season prizes and awards. There will be a unique weekly elimination bracket style team competition where the seeding for the bracket will be done randomly. Matches will be won by the team who is the first to score 21 points and scoring will follow the American Cornhole Association guidelines. Each team is guaranteed at least two matches each night. Each week is a separate event - you do not need to commit for the each and every week. The bar will be open with nightly specials. Come early to warm up, doors will open at 5 p.m. Please call the golf shop to sign up. The league will be played at Eaglewood Golf Course in the Fireside Room. For more information, call the golf course at 7644547.

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OutsideTheGate International Auto Show The 2015 Hampton Roads International Auto Show will be held Jan. 9-11 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 1000 19th Street. New vehicle makes and models will be on display featuring the latest in automotive technology. Admission is $10 for adults and children ages 12 and older, $7 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 65 and older, and free for children ages 11 and under. Parking is free. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 9-10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 11. For more information, visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com.

Model Train Show “The World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour” model railroading show will take place Jan. 10-11 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive. Admission is $15 for adults and free for children ages 16 and under. Discounts are offered for tickets purchased in advance. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 11. To purchase advance tickets, visit www.wghshow.com.

College Admissions and Career Night Newport News Public Schools will host College Admissions and Career Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 13 at Warwick High School at 51 Copeland Lane. NNPS high school seniors can apply to more than 25 colleges and universities and immediately receive an admission status. Students must bring all required materials including official transcripts, SAT scores, essays, and letters of recommendation and application fees. Some application fees will be waived during the event. Representatives from various career sectors will also be available to speak to students who do not plan to pursue a degree from a traditional two or four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.nnschools.org.

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 for 15 or more people, call 314-4409. For skate session days and times, visit www.shopmacarthur.com.

NAMI Homefront Education Program NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session education program for family, friends, and partners of Military Service Members and Veterans with mental health conditions, beginning Jan. 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 100 Medical Drive, Hampton, Va. It focuses on the unique needs of military and veteran communities, such as post-deployment and post-discharge transitions. The course is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being. The trained

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Cabin Fever Concert Series York County and Carrot Tree Kitchens will sponsor the annual winter Cabin Fever Concert Series at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 22 at the Freight Shed at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The concerts are free and open to the public. Audience members can interact with the local musicians during each concert. The schedule is listed below: Jan. 22 – Planet Full of Blues (blues rock) Feb. 5 – Ron Fetner Trio (acoustical and Americana) March 5 – Kim Person and Lana Puckett (folk and country) Advance tickets and reservations will not be offered. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is on a firstcome, first-serve basis. For more information, visit www. visityorktown.org or call 890-3500.

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 affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses. For more information, students or sponsors should call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.

American Red Cross to host blood donations

The American Red Cross has released a list of blood donation opportunities in regions across Virginia. Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any blood type. Types A and B negative can be transfused to Rh posi‘My Time’ Women’s Show tive or negative patients. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an The 7th annual “My Time” Women’s Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jan. 24 at the Hamp- appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, ton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive. The visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. event features healthy living activities, personal finance information, home décor, fashion, food, shopping, cooking, Virginia Living Museum programs Star Party and Laser Light Shows – Free observing bejewelry, door prizes and more. Admission is $7 for adults in advance, $8 at the door and free for children ages 12 gins at sunset on Jan. 10 at the museum. Visitors can select from four shows at the planetarium: Virginia Skies at 7:30 and under. p.m., iPop at 8:30 p.m., Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon For more information, visit ww.mytimeshow.com. at 10 p.m., andThe Wall at 11:30 p.m. All shows are $6 each Peninsula Glass Guild Juried Exhibition and the Wild Side Café will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center is hosting its 27th Groundhog Meet and Greet – Visitors can participate annual Peninsula Glass Guild Juried Exhibition through in groundhog-related activities and crafts from 10 a.m. to 2 Jan. 25 at 4205 Victoria Boulevard in Hampton. The event p.m., Jan. 31. The museum’s resident groundhog, Chesais free and open to the public. Visitors can view blown, peake Chuck, will also be available for visits. carved, cast, stained, neon, and sand-blasted art glass exWinter Planetarium Shows – Visitors can choose hibits. Other activities will include a juror’s lecture, mo- among three shows at the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium bile hot shop with glass working demonstrations and a si- through Feb. 28. Enjoy an exciting and often humorous verlent auction. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday sion of the classic Greek legend of Orion in “Legends of through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. the Night Sky Orion.” A staff astronomer takes a tour of the For more information, call 727-1490. current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” Take a look at the history of lunar exploration in “Back to the Moon for Good,” a Scholarships for Military Children full-dome program narrated by Tim Allen. The planetarium is The Scholarships for Military Children Program opens open Wednesday through Sunday and tickets are $4 in addiapplications for the 2015-2016 school year awards be- tion to museum admission. come available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldStory Time at the Museum – The third Saturday of the wide or on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, a.m., Jan. 17 to hear a nature-related story told by profesyounger than 21 --- or 23, if enrolled as a full time student sional storyteller Jim Mercer. Recommended for ages 2 and at a college or university --- of a service member on ac- above and included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde tive duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty, or Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for survivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a adults, $13 for children ages 3-12, and free for children ages commissary by close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages 2 and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through must be hand-delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed. For more information, call 595-9135 or visit Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor www.thevlm.org.

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