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HEART HEALTH
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GIFT OF LIFE
JBLE Soldier gives through Bone Marrow Program — Page 8
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USAF Blue Aces ‘rock on’ with Umphrey’s McGee guitarist — Page 12
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JBLE to host WHM events by Senior Airman R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Beginning March 5, the Women’s History Month council will host events across Joint Base LangleyEustis, in recognition of women’s achievements and contributions to American history and culture. Women’s History Month is an annual celebration honoring generations of women who exemplify this year’s theme of “Weaving the stories of Women’s lives” across the globe. “[Women’s history month] promotes diversity and educates people on the heritage of women past, present and future,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carolyn Register, JBLE Women’s History Month Council president. “Inspiration from these women will encourage our future men and women to be resilient leaders and gain mutual respect.” At JBLE, this year’s theme, “Walking Toward Strength,” aims to promote diversity throughout the base and local communities, said Maria Ray, 735th Supply Chain Operations Group unit personnel coordinator and WHM Council member. “Our purpose is to educate by providing information about the most prominent women from our past and present,” she said. “We hope to capture their struggles, challenges and
Heritage Spotlight On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States of America. On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key composed the lyrics to song after witnessing the overnight British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812. Key, an American lawyer and amateur poet, watched the siege while under detainment on a British ship and penned the famous words after observing with awe that Fort McHenry’s flag survived
successes to build a grand future.” In honor of WHM, the JBLE Women’s History Month Council will host the following events: ■ March 5 - Women’s Health Awareness event - Technical Sgt. Rashida Mahoney and Beyond Boobs, a local non-profit organization for breast cancer survivors, will host a seminar to provide educational insight on breast cancer awareness from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Langley Community Commons. All proceeds from the event will support JBLE WHM events and a local women’s shelter. For more information, contact Ray at 225-0101. ■ March 11 - WHM Bazaar Event The WHM Council will host a bazaar featuring more than 20 local vendors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Langley Commons Virginia Room at Langley Air Force Base. For more information, contact Register at 225-6972. ■ March 12, 19 and 26 - Inspirational resiliency seminars - The WHM Council will host seminars each Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to build resiliency in both men and women from all walks of life. For more information, contact Ray at 2250101. ■ March 26 - WHM Commemorative Luncheon - A commemorative Luncheon will be held at the Fort Eustis Club from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The event will offer a keynote speaker, Mrs. Ellen M. Helmerson, Training and Doctrine Command personnel and logistics deputy chief of staff. Lunch will be provided and tickets cost $8.50. For more information, contact Capt. Derek Rondeau at 5016037. ■ March 27 - Characteristics of Women Main Showcase - The “Characteristics of Women Main Showcase” event will serve as the finale for WHM and aims to raise awareness of women’s heritage at the Langley Community Commons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer speeches from Mrs. Jennifer Stubbs, a U.S. Army Helicopter pilot, and Dr. Deborah Flores, Sentara Careplex Hospital president and administrator. The event will also provide light refreshments and a fashion show. For more information, contact Register at 2256972. Register said these events not only benefit female Service members, but all JBLE community members, regardless of gender. “It’s important to recognize the continuous achievements of all women and to increase awareness, mutual respect, and understanding amongst all Service members,” she said. For more information, contact Ray at 225-0101.
March 3, 1931: The Star-Spangled Banner the 1,800-bomb assault. After circulating as a handbill, the patriotic lyrics were published in a Baltimore newspaper on Sept. 20, 1814. By the time the Civil War broke out, the song had become one of the most popular patriotic songs of the United States, and throughout the 19th century, it was regarded as the national anthem by most branches of the U.S. military and other groups. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an executive order formally designating the song as America’s national anthem. It wasn’t until March
1931, when the U.S. Congress passed an act confirming Wilson’s presidential order and Hoover signed it into law. The congressional act was spurred by Robert L. Ripley of “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!” when he ran a pane of his syndicated cartoon on Nov. 3, 1929, which stated “Believe It or Not, America has no national anthem.” The American people were shocked at the realization and wrote a total of 5 million letters to Congress demanding The Star-Spangled Banner be proclaimed the U.S. national anthem.
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Heart Health Month at Eustis
LEFT:,TOP The McDonald Army Health Center hosted a ceremony to highlight Heart Health Month at Fort Eustis Feb. 6.The ceremony highlighted different items related to heart health including, prevention and signs of heart problems. LEFT, BOTTOM: Glen Ford, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity medical instrument specialist, places a lead on a patient before an electrocardiogram at Fort Eustis Feb. 11. If an EKG shows a possible complication a patient will then conduct a stress test, to figure out the health of their heart. RIGHT: Glen Ford, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity medical instrument specialist, reads the results of an electrocardiogram at Fort Eustis Feb. 11.The EKG is a way to track ones heart health. February is Heart Health Month, which is used as a way to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it.
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3 Glen Ford, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity medical instrument specialist, watches the machine that records the results of an electrocardiogram at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 11, 2015. Ford suggests for those over the age of 40 get annual EKGs to keep track of their heart health.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2015 According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a large multi-state outbreak of measles began spreading in the United States in December 2014. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be prevented with a measles-mumpsrubella vaccine.
CDC WARNS OF MEASLES OUTBREAK, ENCOURAGES VACCINATION by Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Editor’s Note: The 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health office contributed to this article. The United States is currently experiencing a large, multi-state measles outbreak believed to have begun in California in December 2014, and has now spread to six additional states. Officials have reported more than 50 confirmed cases of measles linked to the original outbreak. This wave of confirmed cases came after a record year of reported measles outbreaks in 2014. Last year, 644 cases from 27 states were reported to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which according to officials, 2014 marks the greatest outbreak since officials reported measles elimination in the U.S. in 2000. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease still common in many parts of the world, it is transmitted by lung droplets and airborne spread. Officials believe unvaccinated travelers who contract measles in other countries bring the disease back into the U.S. Symptoms generally appear about seven to 14 days after infection, and initially includes high fever, sore throat, red and watery eyes, and runny nose followed
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by a distinct red rash. Severe complications associated with measles include pneumonia, hearing loss due to ear infection, brain swelling that could lead to deafness and mental retardation and death in every one or two children out of 1,000 diagnosed. Officials said the best protection against measles is
with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella, or MMR, vaccine. The CDC encourages vaccinations for all ages and children are recommended to receive two doses of the MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age and the second dose at four to six years old. Children can receive the second dose as early as 28 days after the first vaccination. Also, the CDC encourages all school-aged children and adolescents to receive both MMR doses. Although officials recommend children receive the vaccine, adults born before 1957 are generally considered immune to measles and mumps, but adults born in 1957 or later should have documentation of 1 or more doses of MMR vaccine unless they have a medical condition exempting them to the vaccine or laboratory evidence of immunity.
633rd ABW commander, chief kick off AFAF
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U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Hurst, 633rd ABW command chief, sign donation slips for the Air Force Assistance Fund at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 20. The AFAF is an annual campaign which aims to raise money to benefit four charitable organizations that support Air Force families in need. The charities supported by AFAF included the Air Force Villages program, which offers affordable retirement community for widowed spouses of retired Air Force officers; the Air Force Aid Society, which provides emergency assistance, educational aid and community programs; the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, which aides both officers and enlisted widows and widowers with financial grants; and the Air Force Enlisted Village, which provides a secure place for financially-challenged surviving spouses of retired Air Force personnel, enlisted and officers.
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Eustis kicks off ‘Fit to Win’ challenge by By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Beginning Feb. 17, the Fit to Win office began their first three-month fitness challenge at Fort Eustis. The event is designed to motivate Service members, civilian employees and their family members to maintain fitness goals throughout the year and push for personal goals. “Historically, the so-called ‘New Year ’s Resolutions’ regarding physical fitness begin to fizzle out,” said Bob Ornelaz, Fit to Win coordinator. “The Fit to Win office wanted to offer this contest as a means of re-energizing those to continue their physical fitness improvement efforts.” The challenge began with a baseline physical fitness test of each of the more than 20 participants. All participants “Based on will have three months scientifically to improve their perproven fitness sonal physical fitness. After the training peindustry standards, riod, participants will there is a great be re-tested, and the value in people top three will receive knowing and prizes. being able to The Fit to Win program utilizes state-ofimprove their the-art fitness-testing physical fitness technology in the form level and we are of the MICROFIT auhere to help,” tomated fitness assessment system. — Bob Ornelaz The system accurateFit to Win coordinator ly generates a report of the individual’s blood pressure, heart rate, weight, body composition, aerobic, strength and flexibility. The Fit to Win office saw an opportunity to use this technology to further promote physical fitness in the form of friendly and spirited competition. “Based on scientifically proven fitness industry standards, there is a great value in people knowing and being able to improve their physical fitness level and we are here to help,” said Ornelaz. Registration for the challenge ends Feb. 27. To register, contact the Fit to Win office at 878-2238.
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Defeating ISIL Takes Diplomatic, Military Effort, Carter Says DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY
Dealing a lasting defeat to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant will require “a combined diplomatic and military effort,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter told reporters Feb. 23 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, after he concluded a conference there with ambassadors and senior U.S. and regional military leaders. Earlier in the day during a troop talk at Camp Arifjan, Carter said he convened the conference to “begin to make my own assessment of the campaign to counter ISIL.” Carter thanked the conference participants, noting that “many traveled a significant distance on short notice to be here, and I sincerely appreciate it.”
Wide-ranging Discussion He added, “We had an incisive, candid, wide-ranging discussion.” There were no briefings during the conference, said Carter, noting it featured participants’ sharing “of experience and ideas and expertise, and it made me very proud of the American team here in this region working on this problem of ISIL.” Conference participants reflected on the “seriousness and the complexity of the threat posed by ISIL, especially in an interconnected and networked world,” the secretary said. “Lasting defeat of this brutal group can and will be accomplished,” he said. “But I learned some things that we’ll need to guide our effort to do so. “First, doing so, that is achieving the lasting defeat of ISIL, will require a combined diplomatic and military effort,” Carter continued. “That was abundantly confirmed by our discussion, and was affirmed or rather affirms the bringing together of this unique grouping of political and military leaders.” Second, although he’s cognizant “of the great strength of the coalition the United States has assembled and leads in this struggle,” Carter said there’s a need “to leverage further the individual contributions of each.” Third, he added, while the center of gravity of the anti-ISIL campaign is in Iraq and Syria, “it has ramifications in other regions of the world that need to be taken
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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds a press conference after meeting with senior commanders attending a regional security conference on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Feb. 23. During the meeting, Carter and other defense leaders discussed strategies for dealing with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, and other regional threats to partner and ally nations.
“Our global coalition is up to the task, and so is American leadership, which has shone through -- throughout the course of this campaign.” — Ash Carter U.S. Defense Secretary
into account also in our approach.” Fourth, ISIL’s “use of social media will be pressing us to be more creative in combating it in the information dimension as well as the physical dimension,” Carter said. The secretary also said that discussion among conference participants indicated to him that ISIL “is hardly invincible.”
Anti-ISIL Efforts ‘Having Some Important Impacts’ Coalition anti-ISIL efforts to date “have already been having some important impacts,” Carter said. He added, “Our global coalition is up to the task, and so is American leadership, which has shone through -throughout the course of this campaign.”
Carter described today’s conference as “very productive and very valuable, and you should expect to see more consultations like this by me in the future, convening senior leaders from across our government and sometimes experts from outside of it to ensure that our nation’s defense is as dynamic as the challenges before it.” At the conclusion of his remarks, Carter took questions from the press. One reporter asked him about the importance of a political-military balance in the fight against ISIL.
Political-Military Dimensions ‘Closely Interconnected’ Carter acknowledged that the anti-ISIL campaign in Syria does have both political and military dimensions. “They’re closely interconnected,” the secretary said. “We had an opportunity to review today the train and equip effort that is beginning in Syria, but I need to remind you and very much in the spirit of your question that -- and as the discussion certainly indicated there, our campaign in Syria, like our campaign in Iraq, has an important political dimension to it. And we discussed that also: they’re both important, they’re both essential, both the political and the military dimension.” Another reporter asked Carter if there would be any fundamental changes to the anti-ISIL strategy. The secretary replied that the coalition recognizes the need to employ a combined political and military effort against ISIL. SEE ISIL NEXT PAGE
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ISIL FROM PAGE 6 “I think that’s crucial, and I think that’s understood by all, and it’s reflected in what we’re trying to do,” Carter explained. “I think that we have clearly in focus the idea that this can’t be a purely American thing, that it truly is a coalition effort and needs to be a coalition effort to succeed. I think it was clear to us that we can’t neatly partition it geographically, that it has global evocations.” Conference participants’ discussions “reinforced the idea of the need to stitch all of the different aspects of this together, and that the leaders that I met with today are to a remarkable degree doing that,” Carter said.
‘Working Closely Together’ He added, “And this bringing them together was a further effort to work across geographies and work across functions to make sure that we are in fact all working closely together. And to a large extent, these folks have been
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doing that already. But I think today’s meeting reinforced that and gave them yet [another] opportunity to do that, and me to do that with them.” Carter was also asked about his confidence level of building an anti-ISIL force. The secretary responded that providing good military training to people from other lands is a core skill of the U.S. military. “It’s become a skill of many of our coalition partners, knowing how to train others, how to work with and through others, how to enable and use U.S. capabilities to enable the capabilities of others and to make sure that –… we conduct all these activities in a way that’s consistent with American values,” the secretary said. “We’re good at all that. We’ve been doing that in many contexts for quite awhile.” Providing training is “one of the key lessons that we learned in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Carter said. “It’s one of the key skills we honed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and I don’t think there’s any military that does it better.”
Eustis Leadership recognizes volunteers at ceremony
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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Jackson, 733rd Mission Support Group command sergeant major and Col.William Galbraith, 733rd MSG commander, recognized volunteers during a quarterly ceremony hosted at Fort Eustis Feb. 24.The winners included Larry Sigmon from Outdoor Recreation, Shirley Smith from the Military Personnel Branch, Mendie Pedigo from the Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club, Spc. Stacy Mulvaney from the Regimental Memorial Chapel and RaquelTamayo from Army Community Service.
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JBLE Soldier gives gift of life through Bone Marrow Program By Loran Doane 597TH TRANSPORTATION BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Each year, more than 12,000 people are diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, severe aplastic anemia or other blood-based diseases, where often the best or only treatment option available is a bone marrow transplant. To help patients afflicted by these diseases, U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Saahir, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade information technology specialist, made it her mission to recruit volunteers for the Department of Defense’s C.W. Bill Young Bone Marrow Program at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia. “I’ve always tried to help others,” Saahir said. “I’ve recruited for blood drives, collected and distributed clothing to families in need, and this just seemed like the right thing to do.” Named after the legislator who wrote the program into law, the DoD’s C.W. Bill Young Bone Marrow Program, also known as the DoD Marrow Donner Program and Salute to Life, was established in 1991 and works exclusively with Active Duty personnel and their dependents, DoD civilian employees, Reservists and National Guard members to match potential donors to thousands of patients with life-threatening diseases waiting for bone marrow transplants. While family members are typically looked to first for an appropriate match, more than 70 percent of patients are unable to find a suitable donation within their own family and require an unrelated stem cell donor. That’s where the National Marrow Donor Registry comes into play. “Registration for the program is quick and easy,” Saahir explained. “There is a five-minute history questionnaire that must be completed by potential donors, then a simple cheek swab to collect DNA from the mouth, and that’s it.” Once collected, the DNA samples are mailed to a laboratory in Rockville, Maryland, where they are tested and the results recorded into a registry. “I think it is a great mission she was chosen to take on,” said U.S. Army Capt. Michael McCrary, 688th RPOE executive officer. “She approached [leadership], asking if she could take the lead in the initiative
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U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Saahir, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade information technology specialist, near right, registers 688th RPOE Soldiers into the Department of Defense’s C.W. Bill Young Bone Marrow Program at Fort Eustis Jan. 30.
“This isn’t about personal benefit, it’s about paying it forward to those inside and outside our military community.” — U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Saahir
U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Bryant, 688th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade motor vehicle operator, provides a DNA sample at Fort Eustis Jan. 30,2015. Since its inception, more than 800,000 individuals have joined the program’s registry, supplying more than 6,000 marrow and stem cell donations.
and we wholeheartedly agreed; it is a great example of Soldiers looking out for fellow [Service members].” So far Saahir has signed up 24 Soldiers in her current unit and said she is looking for more within the JBLE community. “I would like to do this on a bigger scale,” said Saahir. “It would be great to manage this program at the post or installation level.” Saahir said that in the end, she truly wants to help her brothers and sisters in arms across the globe. “I’ve had people ask me what I get out of this, and why I do it,” Saahir said. “This isn’t about personal benefit, it’s about paying it forward to those inside and outside our military community.” For more information or to register, visit https:// www.salutetolife.org/joinus.html.
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AF ISR invests in infrastructure, Airmen By Staff Sgt. Torri Ingalsbe SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMAND INFORMATION
Increasing demands for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, coupled with limited funding across the Air Force, were discussed during the Air Force Association’s monthly breakfast Feb. 18, in Arlington, Virginia. “What we’re facing here in our nation is certainly one of the more challenging environments I’ve seen since I put on the uniform,” said Lt. Gen. Bob Otto, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for ISR. “The unconstrained demand for what we bring to table – intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance – within the limited budget, is creating some very difficult times.” In 2006, the Air Force presented 11 combat air patrols (CAPS) of full-motion video, meeting approximately half of the combatant command’s requirement, Otto said. Today, at 65 CAPS, the
Air Force is meeting about 21 percent of Central Command’s ISR requirement. “When you look at that situation, something has changed,” he said. “There’s been a dramatic shift in the role of ISR for the forces, and ISR is the first line of defense; it’s more important than it ever has been.” Otto said under sequestration it will be very difficult for the ISR mission to meet all the requirements of the 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance. “When you have 75 percent of your ISR assets engaged and 100 percent of your MQ-1B’s (Predator) and MQ-9’s (Reaper) and analysts, how would you describe that?” he asked. “If you simplify our Defense Guidance to Defeat a regional adversary while denying an adversary in another region, I think what we are doing now in CENTCOM is a “Deny” operation. We’re not ‘all-in’ on an adversary - this is not major contingency operations. So, what’s left if we
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had to do the ‘defeat?’ It’s very challenging for our Air Force. We have got to modernize our force.” Some of the modernization efforts include keeping the U-2 Dragon Lady until 2019, to facilitate a smoother transition and allow upgrades to the Global Hawk’s sensors. “We want to rebalance and optimize integrated ISR capabilities – today and tomorrow,” Otto said. “We’ve got to get enough maneuvering room to make some changes from the force we are today to the force that we need to be tomorrow.” The general recognizes the shift to prepare for tomorrow’s fight requires a balancing act, across all mission sets of ISR. The changes needed in collection; analysis; targeting; cyber, space and operational intelligence; architectures and Airmen encompass innovative ways of doing the mission while keeping good faith with ISR Airmen. “We’ve got to teach the fundamental tradecraft so that we can turn intelligence products to inform the (Combined Forces Air Component Commander) on a timeline that’s relevant to him or her in their fight,” he said. “At the end of the
day, you have to have good training – you have to work through the requirements and we need to be able to make some decisions on how good is good enough and how much risk are we willing to take.” ISR Airmen constitute about half of the Airmen who operate in the Air Force’s cyber missions, Otto’s concern is by spreading them too thin, some of the best ISR Airmen will be lost to an improving economy. “The Airmen in ISR have a high satisfaction rate,” he said. “They love what they do and they do it extremely well. These are smart Airmen and they have choices, especially with an improving economy.” Otto plans to provide some relief to ISR Airmen in the way of increasing certain bonuses, decreasing CAPS from 65 to 60 and find a more systematic approach to provide relief. “They stay with us because they’re patriots,” he said. “We need to give them a break. We’ve been surging, essentially, for the last seven years – we did take a year off, but barely felt relief down at the crew site. We need to give them a reason to stay, because they love what they do.”
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FEBRUARY 27, 2015 U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Christopher Wells, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade instructor, attempts the final obstacle at the confidence course at Fort Eustis Feb. 12. Soldiers had to complete the course as quickly and accurately as possible as part of the annual 128th Avn. Bde. noncommissioned officer and Advanced Individual Training Platoon sergeant competition.
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128th Avn. Bde. hosts NCO, PSG of the year competition By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Recently, U.S. Army noncommissioned officers from the 128th Aviation Brigade competed in an annual NCO and Advanced Individual Training Platoon sergeant competition at Fort Eustis, Virginia. Throughout the competition, the Soldiers competed in physically and mentally demanding events including a confidence course, written examinations, a physical fitness test and a board judged by five sergeants major. “The competition is used to identify the best qualified NCO and AIT PSG,” said Master Sgt. Julio Peralta, 128th Avn. Bde. assistant S3 NCO in charge. “The competition builds
esprit de corps and challenges the NCOs to keep their Soldier skills [sharp].” Soldiers who earned NCO and PSG quarterly awards within the brigade competed in the annual competition. “I am grateful for this opportunity,” said Staff Sgt. Francisco Gallegos, C Company, 1-210th Aviation Regiment instructor, “It is nice to know that my leadership felt my hard work and dedication was good enough for the opportunity to represent my unit.” The winners will be announced Feb. 27 and will advance to the next level of competition at the divisional stage. SEE COMPETITION PAGE 11
U.S. Army Staff Sgt.Thomas Featsent, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade UH-60 Blackhawk maintenance instructor, assembles a weapon at Fort Eustis Feb. 11.
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Brandan Beiermann, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 210th Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade, UH-60 Blackhawk maintenance instructor, completes an obstacle at the conďŹ dence course at Fort Eustis Feb. 12.
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UMPHREY’S MCGEE LEAD GUITARIST ‘ROCKS ON’ WITH USAF BLUE B ACES Photos by Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal
Above: Jake Cinninger, Umphrey’s McGee member, plays the guitar with U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band Blue Aces, during a musical performance at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 12.
The Blue Aces, a component of the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, perform with Jake Cinninger, Umphrey’s McGee’s lead guitarist, during a musical performance at Langley Air Fo orce Base Feb. 12. Cinninger, an American musician, has been playing musical instruments since he was 3 years old.
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Above: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Weibe, Heritage of America band, the Blue Aces, guitarist, plays the guitar during a musical performance at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 12. Left: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Rager, Heritage of America Band Blue Aces, pianist and vocalist, sings during a musical performance at Langley Air Force Base Feb. 12.
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New ISR Wing joins Air Force with unique mission
By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
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The U.S. Air Force’s newest wing, and one with a unique mission, was activated at Langley Air Force Base Jan. 18, in a ceremony officiated by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat Command commander. The stand-up of the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing continues the Air Force ISR transformation process which began last fall with the re-designation of the Air Force ISR Agency as the 25th Air Force, an operational Numbered Air Force within ACC. The 363rd will be the first and only wing of its type within the Air Force, providing integrated cross-domain targeting and analysis, and producing tailored, integrated analytical and targeting products for the operational and tactical-level warfighters. The new wing is aligned as a subordinate unit to 25th AF. “The creation of this wing is a resounding statement that we are serious about revitalizing, reconstituting and revolutionizing two core Air Force competencies: targeting and all-source analysis,” said Maj. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 25th AF commander and host of the ceremony. “We’ll provide this new wing with the resources and the advocacy needed to focus on contentdominant, multi-intelligence analysis and targeting. And we’ll foster partnerships and expand intelligence sharing across other 25th Air Force wings and centers, as well as 24th Air Force, 14th Air Force, [National Air and Space Intelligence Center] and our Intelligence Community partners.” The wing will be the only Air Force entity solely focused on content-dominant multi-intelligence analysis and targeting for five distinct mission sets: Air Defenses, Counter-Space, Counter-ISR, Theater Ballistic Missile/Cruise Missile Threat, and Air Threat. The new wing was created by combining existing organizations, including the Air Force Targeting Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis the 361st ISR Group at Hurlburt Field, Fla., the 526th and 547th Intelligence Squadrons from the Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and reassigning or activating appropriate intelligence squadrons. Col. Michael Stevenson took the reins of the new wing during the ceremony and said bringing these organizations together as one offers incredible opportunities for the Air Force. “Through this wing we will harness the power of both the Air Force and the national intelligence enterprises for our Air Force operational and tactical
Joint Base Langley-Eustis is participating in the annual Military Saves Week campaign by encouraging U.S. Service members and their families to save money, from Feb. 23 to 28, 2015. As part of America Saves Week, MSW is a Department of Defense campaign that seeks to motivate and educate Service members on the importance of creating long- and short-term savings goals. This year’s MSW theme is “Set a goal, make a plan and save automatically.” “Military Saves Week is a great opportunity to help Service members and their families in our community set a goal, make a plan, and save automatically,” said Maureen Elam, U.S. Army Community Service personal financial specialist. “It’s an opportunity for organization like ours to promote good savings behavior and a chance for individuals to assess their own saving status.” Through the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Langley Air Force Base and the ACS and Soldier and Family Transition Assistance Center at Fort Eustis Service members and their families can register for luncheons, financial-management classes and obtain credit reports and analysis free of charge. “Less than half of our Service members have an emergency savings fun,” said Darlene Morgan, ACS financial advisor. “Military Saves Week serves as a means to motivate them to start saving for the future and obtaining financial stability.” Available workshops include information on retirement planning, car buying, saving and investing, planning before and after deployment, and Thrift Savings Plan information. For those not enrolled in courses, tips of the day and information boards are posted across the installations. Morgan encourages those interested in saving money to visit www.militarysaves.org, and take an online pledge to save. “Our ultimate goal is to connect [Service members] to the website because there are infinite resources to help them there including tips and newsletters,” said Morgan. “It takes dedication, effort and commitment so we hope they take the pledge and stick to it.” For more information or to register, call Paul Walker at 878-3638 or Darlene Morgan at 878-0911 at Fort Eustis, or Maureen Elam at 764-3990 at Langley.
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Col. Michael S. Stevenson, commander 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, realigns the 361st ISRG with Col. John W. Shirley, commander 361st ISRG, during a ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb, 18.
“The creation of this wing is a resounding statement that we are serious about revitalizing, reconstituting and revolutionizing two core Air Force competencies: targeting and all-source analysis, — Maj. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan 25th AF commander and host of the ceremony. commanders,” Col. Stevenson said as he became the wing’s first commander. “Our ultimate customers -the men and women who plan and fly operational missions -- will see dramatic boosts in our target systems analyses, and greatly enhanced understanding of the threat. No matter what’s being flown -- from the AC-130 to B-2 to C-17 to F-22 -- or where they’re flying, we’ll be judged by the quality our target materials and the threat assessment we provide. This is a nofail business.” The 363rd headquarters will remain at JBLE in the space occupied by the former AF Targeting Center.
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The 192nd Fighter Wing selected Chief Master Sgt. Michael J. Bouley as the new wing command chief master sergeant. Bouley, former superintendent of the 192nd Maintenance Group, assumed his new position on Jan. 1 at Joint Base Langely-Eustis. Bouley replaced Chief Master Sgt. Jay Ellis, who was appointed as the State Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Virginia Air National Guard. The role of 192nd FW’s command chief master sergeant is to serve as the senior advisor to unit commanders and staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, and utilization, while centering focus on the morale and welfare of the wing’s enlisted airmen. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chief Bouley for many years now, we were both part of the initial group to transition to Langley nine years ago,” said Col. Bob Grey, 192nd Fighter Wing commander. “There is no one, probably in the entire Air National Guard, with more first-hand experience working in a total force integration environment. He understands the
unique strengths of the 192nd FW and the challenges of this environment, and has been an integral part in rebuilding our organization and making it successful.” This position is very similar to those Bouley has held in the past, but on a much larger scale. However, Bouley said he is looking forward to a closer working relationship with the rest of the wing. “The 192nd FW has led the way in transforming the Air Force into a total force [by] maximizing our capabilities,” said Bouley. “Readiness, encompassing medical, AFSC training, professional military education, and the mental and physical health of our warriors, is my priority,” said Bouley. “I stand by ready to assist any and all of our senior leaders in this task.” “Chief Bouley has always risen to the top in any endeavor he has been involved in. I am confident in his ability and look forward to working with him in the future,” said Ellis. Bouley entered the Air National Guard in 1989 after serving four years active duty in the U.S. Air Force. He joined the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, as a Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance guardsman,
“Readiness, encompassing medical, AFSC training, professional military education, and the mental and physical health of our warriors, is my priority.” — Michael J. Bouley Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant 192nd Fighter Wing
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Chief Master Sgt. Michael J. Bouley is the new 192nd Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant.
working on the F-16A/B aircraft. In 1991, the Virginia Air National Guard was converting to F-16C/D aircraft and hired Bouley to support the transition to the new aircraft. During his time in the ANG, Bouley has volunteered for many stateside and overseas deployments including Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Noble Eagle, and multiple exercises including Red Flags, Maple Flags, Combat Hammers and Combat Archers. In 2006, Bouley also facilitated the first Air National Guard fighter wing integration effort with the 1st FW and the 192nd FW maintenance teams at JBLE. “I am proud of the 192nd FW and the members who continue to prove the Virginia ANG is ready, willing and
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able to engage in the fight,” said Bouley. Bouley received his promotion to chief master sergeant on July 11, 2006. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star, Air Force Longevity Service, Governors National Service Medal, and the Virginia National Guard Perfect Attendance Ribbon with five devices. “You don’t think of yourself when you make it to chief, you’re thinking of everyone else,” he said. “This extra star means I have a new job, the only difference from when I was a staff sergeant or an airman first class is, is I am now responsible for our entire wing,” said Bouley. “What’s important to me, is just how I can help each of our members reach their full potential.”
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., NATO Allied Command Transformation command chief, visited Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 19, to speak to members of the Langley African-American Heritage Council. Johnson, who is the most senior enlisted African American Airman in the Air Force, visited as a part of Black History Month observances occurring at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis during the month of February. The LAAHC held an open discussion with Johnson to gain insight and ask questions about his experiences as an African American Airman. “Having had the privilege to serve in the Air Force for more than 30 years, [the one thing] I want Airmen to take away is this, we as African Americans are making a tremendous difference across the Air Force. Seeing almost 50 to 60 years of African American service, my goal is to continue to serve and be a positive representative for AfricanAmericans [Service members] here.” Johnson, who is actually stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, spoke about his ca-
reer and his current assignment in the Hampton Roads area as well as the tie the area has on his life. “Langley Air Force Base was my first duty location, my mother and father both retired from Langley and I had the opportunity to be stationed in the area,” said Johnson. “It honestly is great to be home.” The tie Johnson has with Langley guided his option to live the Hampton area so he is closer to Airmen he can mentor. “Somewhere during my journey as a leader, I stopped focusing on my accomplishments and became obsessed with the accomplishments of my Airmen, joint and coalition Service members, civilians and their families,” Johnson said to the crowd. “The Air Force provides the ways and means for you as Airmen to reach your goals, but the rest is up to your will. Your future is in front of you.” Johnson concluded by thanking the LAAHC for their presence at Langley Air Force Base. “Thanks for advancing public knowledge, education, leadership and the relevance of this month’s national celebration for all African-Americans,” he said.
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Odierno: Dialogue at platoon level key to preventing sexual assaults By David Vergun ARMY NEWS SERVICE
The U.S. Army continues to have sexual predators in its formation, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno. “Anybody who thinks we don’t have a problem should reassess.” At the same time, the number of sexual assaults in the Army went down during Fiscal Year 2014 compared to 2012, said Army Secretary John M. McHugh, adding that the number of victims reporting assaults is up. That data, McHugh said, shows measurable progress in the service’s efforts to “drive the scourge” of sexual assault and harassment from the ranks.
“Without question, in this vital issue, we have momentum. And I believe we have much to be proud of,” McHugh told attendees during the 2015 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention, or SHARP, Summit, Feb. 18, where he, Odierno and other senior Army leaders addressed dozens of general military officers, senior enlisted leaders and senior civilians. “But we all must still realize that we still have a long way to go,” McHugh said. Odierno advocated for informal discussions between leaders and Soldiers down to the platoon level, rather than just having PowerPoint presentations and a check-the-block
approach to education. A culture of trust needs to be developed, and that has to come from a continuous dialogue between non-commissioned officers, or NCOs, and their Soldiers, Odierno said. “If you want to get something done, you need our non-commissioned officers to be fully involved in solving this problem,” Odierno said. However, it would be a mistake to assume that all sergeants fully understand what behavior is acceptable and what is not, Odierno said, meaning that senior NCOs and officers also have a responsibility to ensure the right climate and training is being implemented. There are no overnight fixes to this
problem, Odierno said. It could take a generation of effort to change the culture, but that effort must start now. Other steps need to be taken as well, Odierno said. Consistency of message throughout the Army is important, Odierno emphasized, irrespective of the installation. If SHARP is taught in Basic Combat Training, but Soldiers see it’s not taken seriously at their first permanent duty station, then “we’ve lost them,” Odierno said. Another thing, leaders have to be “ruthless about accountability throughout the chain of command,” Odierno said, adding that improvements are being made in this area. McHugh said senior leadership must remain vigorously engaged in battling sexual assault and harassment in all its forms. SEE ASSAULT PAGE 19
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Still more work needed McHugh and Odierno pointed out problem areas that need special attention. Retaliation is still a major problem, both leaders said. McHugh said he was convinced that eliminating retaliation against victims is a key to further progress. “I agree with former Secretary of Defense [Chuck] Hagel who said we must tackle this difficult problem head on, because, like sexual assault itself, reprisal directly contradicts one of the highest values of our military that we protect our brothers and our sisters in uniform,” McHugh said.
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And although chain of command or peer retaliation still exists and those are the first types that come to mind, Odierno noted that retaliation also occurs on social media, where bullies can hide behind the screen’s anonymity. It is something that needs to be addressed. “The predators need to become the pariahs, not the victims,” Odierno said. “That’s one of the major challenges we have.” Another problem, Odierno said, is that some Soldiers feel that there’s an overreaction to SHARP training and feel that their behavior could be misconstrued. As long as Soldiers are interacting the way they normally do, with respect, they should not feel uncomfortable, Odierno said, admitting that it is a tough subject, particularly since Soldiers come into the Army with a variety of societal norms and values. Lastly, one of the least recognized forms of sexual assault pertains to male victims, Odierno said. Although the percentages are small compared to females, the numbers are pretty high. McConville said 3,200 females reported unwanted sexual contact last year, while 5,300 reports were filed by males. Odierno said he thinks that the numbers for males could be even higher because of the stigma of reporting, which is hard for both sexes, but especially for males. “I’m not sure we understand the scope of the problem when it comes to the male side
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks during the 2015 Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response & Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va., Feb. 18.
The positive momentum the service has achieved must be maintained. “In my time as Army secretary, I’ve learned that a loss of momentum is often due to a loss of perspective,” McHugh said. “We can’t and won’t let that happen here. Therefore, keeping this momentum alive is a matter of gaining and regaining our perspective.”
Soldiers are becoming more confident in their chain of command. There are more people coming forward to report assault or harassment but it’s still not where it should be, McHugh and Odierno both cautioned. Lt. Gen. James McConville, the Army’s deputy chief of staff, G-1, who spoke later during the session, backed up the secretary and chief’s remarks about victims being more willing to report. Even as the prevalence of the incidents of unwanted sexual contacts is coming down, reporting is going up, McConville said, adding that over time, he expects to see the reports taper and then trend down along with the prevalence of incidents. That would be a measure of success. Two years ago there were some 26,000 unwanted sexual contacts in the military, McConville said. Now, it’s 19,000. McConville credited these recent trends to an effective SHARP training program and an environment more conducive to holding people accountable.
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of this.” Lastly, McConville said more focus needs to be on ensuring retaliation does not occur in any of the ranks, particularly the junior ranks, where the perception of retaliation was reported to be several times that of senior female officers. McHugh said that all victims need to be treated with dignity and respect, and “they need to be embraced, not ostracized.” “Two years ago I said this is our number-one mission,”Odierno concluded. “I still believe that. The fundamental basis for what’s most important in our Army is trust between Soldiers and between their leaders. Also, trust between the Army and the American public. “The one thing that will erode that trust is if they believe we won’t take action,” he added. “We must stay engaged, be vigilant and don’t ever get self-confident when it comes to sexual assault and sexual harassment. “I watched the Army evolve, innovate and adapt through tough times and wrestle with tough issues,” Odierno said. “I believe we can solve this problem.” McHugh quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson who prophetically noted, “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” “Let’s keep the good work going. Let’s seize and sustain the momentum,” McHugh said. “Let’s show our Army and the world what lies within us.”
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EustisCommunity Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program The Army Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program provides active and reserve component enlisted Soldiers the opportunity to complete their Bachelors of Science in Nursing. The Army pays up to $9,000 per academic year for tuition and mandatory fees for a maximum of 24 months of schooling along with book reimbursement up to $1,000 per year. The Fiscal Year 2015 board is coming soon. For more information, visit www.milsuite.mil/book/ docs/DOC-179944.
JBLE-Tidewater Chapter AGCRA meeting The JBLE-Tidewater Chapter Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 27 at the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) dining facility. The event is open to AGCRA members, human resources professionals and prospective members. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Denise Thomas at 501-6831.
Fort Eustis 10K run The 17th annual Peninsula Track Club Grand Prix Fort Eustis 10K run takes place 9 a.m., Feb. 28. The race starts at the corner of Lee Boulevard and Dickman Street and ends at Anderson Field House. The race route takes you past the historic Matthew Jones House, along the James River with a view of the Ghost Fleet, near Fort Crawford and then past the site of an early American brick factory located on Mulberry Island. Parking, restrooms and shower facilities are available for use at Anderson Field House. Water stations will be provided at locations throughout the race course and at the finish line. T-shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and to others while supplies last. Plaques will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in various age groups. The cost is $30 for registrations received on or before Feb. 24 and $35 after. Race day registration starts 7 a.m. at Anderson Field House. Online registration is available at www.active.com. Registration forms can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or mailed to: Sports Branch, P.O. Drawer E, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Please make checks payable to “FE Fitness.” There are no refunds or rain date. For more information, call 8780013
Army Emergency Relief campaign The 2015 Army Emergency Relief campaign begins March 1 and ends May 15. The campaign highlights the benefits of selecting AER to resolve short-term financial difficulties and provides the opportunity for activeduty and retired Soldiers to help their fellow Soldiers. This year’s theme is “Army Emergency Relief – Making a Difference.” Soldiers needing financial assistance can contact their unit chain of command or visit the Fort Eustis AER office at 705 Washington Blvd., suite 132. For more, visit www.aerhq.org or call 878-2137.
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SCFE Community Grants The Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club is seeking non-profit organizations supporting Fort Eustis Soldiers and their family members. The SCFE Community Grants Committee can assist your organization in achieving those goals. Eligible applicants should emphasize their involvement with Soldiers and/or military family members. Applications are available at www.scfeva.com, Facebook or via email at SCFEWelfare@gmail.com. All applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28, 2015 or scanned and emailed no later than midnight Feb. 28. The mailing address is: Spouses Club of Fort Eustis, Attn: Community Grants Committee Chair, P.O. Box 4711, Fort Eustis, VA 23604.
Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis scholarships The Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club is offering scholarships to high school seniors and adults continuing education for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications and eligibility criteria are available online at www.scfeva.com. All applications must be postmarked no later than March 9. For more information, contact the scholarship chairperson at scfescholarship@gmail.com or mail correspondence to Fort Eustis Spouses’ Club , Attn: Scholarship Chairperson, P.O. Box 4711. Fort Eustis, VA 23604.
Home buying and selling seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will host a Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 10 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., March 12. Both seminars will take place at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave., room 118. Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The free seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their family members. To register, call 878-5579/5687.
Ammunition Supply Point inventory The Fort Eustis Ammunition Supply Point will conduct a Change of Accountable Officer/Quarterly Inventory March 16 through 20. Appointments will not be accepted during this time. For more information, contact Chief Warrant Officer 5 Carolita Green at 878-0880 or Richard Lape at 878-5986 or 2118.
Volunteer award nominations needed Nominations are now being accepted for the following community volunteer awards: Commander’s Gold for Community Service Award – This award is presented to a Fort Eustis unit or organization that contributes outstanding community service at Fort Eustis and/or the surrounding community. Volunteer of the Year – The Volunteer of the Year award categories are Service Member, Single Soldier, Family Member, Civilian, Youth, Retiree, Family and Community Link. Nomination packets are available at 650 Monroe Avenue and the deadline for submission is March 5. All awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition
and Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., April 15 at the Fort Eustis Club. For more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3638 or donna.g.cloy.civ@mail.mil.
SKIES Unlimited classes The Fort Eustis SKIES Unlimited Program offers classes in ballet and tap dancing, gymnastics, taekwondo, violin, piano, yoga and art. For dates, times, fees, frequently asked questions and registration information, visit www.new.jbleforcesupport.com/jble-instructional-program or contact Parent Central Services at 878-4025.
Free indoor cycling classes Free indoor cycling classes are offered from 5:15 to 6:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at Anderson Field House. The 55-60 minute classes are open to active-duty personnel and their family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors. For more information, contact Darlean Basuedayva at 501-7983 or darlean.m.basuedayva.ctr@mail.mil.
Range schedule Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 8783834, ext. 234. The range operations schedule is: Friday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3; POW Range 2 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Saturday and Sunday – POW Range 2 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Monday – BTRACS, Range 1; POW Range 2 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Tuesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3; POW Range 2 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Wednesday – BTRACS, Range 1, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.
Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for March will include: Advanced Individual Training Student and Spouse Information Fair – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., March 17 at Bldg. 1124. Refreshments will be provided and children are welcome. Army Family Team Building: Leadership Development – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 10-12. Registration is required. AFTB: Military Life – 10 a.m. to noon, March 18. Registration is required. Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Briefer Trainer Course – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 5. Registration is required.
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LAFBCommunity Remembering Holocaust Survivors Event The Holocaust Remembrance Committee is currently looking for Holocaust survivors to share their stories to JBLE personnel. If you know a Holocaust survivor who is willing to discuss their experiences, contact Maj. Joshua Izakson at joshua.izakson@us.af.mil or 575-6458.
JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble. af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation’s operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.
Vehicle Operations weekend closures Vehicle Operations is closed Friday at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following Monday. The unit still supports previously scheduled runs and stand-by operations, to include wrecker/recovery service, aircrew support and real-world emergency situations. However, the unit will not have any personnel within the dispatch office answering phones or taking requests for transportation support.Direct all questions or concerns to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Brown at 225-7638 or daniel.brown.21@us.af. mil.
Tuskegee AirmanTidewater Chapter presentation The Tidewater chapter of the Tuskegee Airman will host an event honoring Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the first African American general officer in the U.S. Air Force, at the Fort MonroeTheatre, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.Ticket prices are $15 for adults; 5 for students, ages 7 – 18; and free for children 6 and younger. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 826-6976.
AFSA International Scholarship program The Air Force Sergeants Association, the Airmen Memorial Foundation and the chief master sergeants of the Air Force came together to grant $1.9 million to dependents of Air Force enlisted members. Dependent youth who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a minimum combined SAT score of 1650 or minimum combined ACT scores of 24 are encouraged to submit an application. All completed application packets must be received at AFSA Headquarters no later than March 31. For more information, visit www.afsahq.org/scolarships.html.
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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com ation 2nd annual CRUD tournament is at the Nose Dive in the Langley Club, March 13, from 3 to 6 p.m. Don’t know what CRUD is? No worries, the association can provide lessons ahead of time upon request. The tournament is free and all JBLE personnel are encouraged to experience this one-of-a-kind game. To register a four-person team, request lessons or for more information, contact 2nd Lt. Kevin Mendelsohn at 225-0319 or kevin.mendelsohn@us.af.mil; Maj. Rick Mueller at 764-2218 or frederick.mueller@us.af.mil.
JBLE AFAF Campaign The 2015 JBLE Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign runs until March 13. Contact squadron representatives to donate to one of the following four charities: Air Force Aid Society; General and Mrs. Curtis E. Le May Foundation; the Air Force Village; or the Air Force Enlisted Village. This year’s goal is $154,189.
1st MXG MPOY banquet The 1st Maintenance Group will host their Maintenance Professional of the Year Award Banquet at the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hanger 190 March 6.To buy tickets, or for more information, call Tech. Sgt. Chris Herrera at 764-4599.
1 MXS munitions semi-annual inventory The 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions flight will conduct their semi-annual munitions inventory March 9-13. All assets will be frozen for use during the inventory. All organizational issues, turn-ins and expenditures must be completed prior to the start of the inventory. Munitions account transactions will only be accomplished for approved emergency situations. Any questions or concerns should be directed the munitions operations element at 764-7164 or FV4800@us.af. mil.
USO fundraising gala volunteers The USO needs 40 volunteers for a fundraising gala at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, March 21. Volunteers can work a variety of shifts and will be provided food and beverages. For more information, contact Becky Bolte at RebeccaBolte@gmail.com.
JBLE Club 357 Joint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking group established to provide support and resources to single and dual military members to help them balance being successful military professionals and parents. The club offers group discussions, networking and other activities for families and parents. Meetings are held every fourthThursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Commons. For more information, call Master Sgt. Nashira Stokes at 764-541.
JBLE Community Commons classes Piano/Voice - 30-minute one-on-one session
Drum - 30-minute one-on-one session Guitar - 30-minute one-on-one session Music Studio- Please call to make appointment with the studio engineers Line Dancercise - Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 – 7 p.m. Taekwondo - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Combat Hapkido – Saturdays at 2 - 3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tang Soo Do -Tuesdays andThursdays at 5 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Do Hap Sool – Mondays at 4 - 6:30 p.m., Fridays at 4 – 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 3:15 – 5 p.m. Quilting – Thursdays, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Tennis - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m. Ladies Power Aerobics – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 – 10 a.m. Photography – Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 p.m. For more information and class fees, call the Community Commons at 764-2983 or 764-2984.
Shellbank water aerobics The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts water aerobics classes every Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact John Siemann at 3250998.
MilitaryTuition 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 in room 130 at the Education Center the first three Fridays of every month at 9 a.m. Initial TA briefings will be conducted in room 123 at the Education Center eachTuesday at 9 a.m.. For more information, contact the Education Center at 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil.
Let the good times roll at Langley Lanes Langley Lanes’ newest additions: ■ Langley Lanes is offers the Air Force Worldwide Bowling “Bowl to Win Program” for youth bowlers. The age categories are 5-9, 10-14, 15-18 and teens 18 years of age who are still in high school are eligible. All games must be bowled at Langley Lanes and cost is $2.00 per game. ■ Automatic bumpers were installed on all 24 lanes. The bumpers rise automatically for each designated youth bowler and return to normal position for the adult bowlers. ■ The King Pin Kafe’ offers the opportunity to text in food orders. Simply text message an order to 775-6233 from your mobile device and receive a text back with the order number. A menu can be found at www.jbleforcesupport.com in the “Good Eats” section. ■ The game room offers electronic darts with WiFi capabilities for those looking to have fun or compete with friends stationed elsewhere. Pool tables are newly-recovered and have the fastest surface to date.
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African-American History Month Film Fest – In celebration of African-American History Month, the museum will host a film festival featuring movies with African-American themes. The following movies start at 1 p.m. and are free with each day’s paid admission: Feb. 28 – Men of Honor The museum is located at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for active-duty Service members and senior citizens ages 62 and older, $4 for children ages 7-18, and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information, call 247-8523 or visit www.warmuseum.org.
York County and CarrotTree Kitchens will sponsor the annual winter Cabin Fever Concert Series at 7 p.m. 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: 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 first-come, firstserved basis. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-3500.
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The “Battle of Hampton Roads” weekend will take place March 7 through 8 at the Mariners’ Museum at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. Bring the family as we commemorate the 153rd anniversary of the “Battle of the Ironclads.” The event features Civil War re-enactors, living history encampments, 19th century music, iron-working demonstrations and family programs and games. Admission is $13.95 for adults, $12.95 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 65 and older, $8.95 for children ages 4-12, and free for children ages 3 and under. Visitors can also participate in a behind-the-scenes tour of the USS Monitor Center’s Wet Lab at $10 per person in addition to museum admission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 7 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 8. For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org or call 591-7718.
The City of Newport News will host its “One City Marathon” at 7 a.m., March 15. The 26.2-mile race will begin at Newport News Park and end at the Victory Arch. The minimum age for marathon participants is 18 as of March 15. Following the race, a free One City, One Celebration event will take place at Victory Landing Park featuring live music, family activities, giveaways and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Other activities will include a Marathon Relay, Maritime 8K Run/Walk, Nautical Mile and Health and Wellness Expo. For registration pricing and course information, visit www.onecitymarathon.com. Active-duty military discount pricing is available and valid identification is required at packet pickup. To register online, visit https:// www.raceit.com. Mail-in registration forms can be downloaded at www.onecitymarathon.com and March 1 is the deadline for paper/mail-in registrations. Marathon participants will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt, custom finishers medal, virtual goody bag and on-course and post-race refreshments. For more information, visit www.onecitymarathon.com.
The Mariners’ Museum will host the “Battle of Hampton Roads Overnight” event at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News from 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27 to 8:30 a.m., Feb. 28. The event is open to children ages 7-12. Attendees can “join the Union Navy,” learn about life aboard the Civil War ironclad Monitor, play 19th century games, create period crafts and interact with an artifacts conservator. Snacks and a light breakfast will be provided. The cost is $45 per student, $35 per student member, $20 per adult and $15 per adult member. Admission to the museum on Feb. 28 is also included. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under age 5 are welcome to attend free of charge, but a second, paying adult must attend to supervise the child. Discounts are available for scouts and other groups of five or more students. The deadline for pre-registration is Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. To register online, visit www.marinersmuseum.org. For more information, call 591-7745.
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival The 26th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival will take place through March 1 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive. The event features quilting, vendors, textile artists, wearable art and more. Admission is $15 for adults (includes readmission), $13 (Sunday only) and free for accompanied children ages 15 and under. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 2728 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 1. For more information, visit www.quiltfest.com.
Lawn mowing class for youth The York County-Poquoson Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a free lawn mowing class from 6 to 8 p.m. March 3, 10, 17 and 24. The class is open to youth ages 10 through 17 and will take place at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at 300 Ella Taylor Road in Yorktown. Youth will learn lawn care basics, how to safely maintain lawn mowers, cutting techniques and ideas on how to start and run a successful lawn mowing business. Youth residing in other localities are welcome to enroll but first priority is given to residents of York County and Poquoson. To register, visit www.yorkcounty.gov/vce, call 890-4940 or email ex199@vt.edu.
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The College of William and Mary’s Center for Veterans Engagement will host a Comedy Bootcamp from noon to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays, March 7 through April 25 at 101 UkropWay in Williamsburg. The free eight-week stand-up comedy class is open to Service members and veterans with combat-related injuries. Students will learn how to write and perform stand-up comedy and will participate in two public performances upon course completion. To register, contact Sam Pressler at sjpressler@email. wm.edu.
The Mariners’ Museum hosts its Maritime Mondays children’s program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second Monday of each month at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. The program is open to children ages 18 months to rising preschool. The topic for March 9 is “Springtime Abounds.” The cost is $2 per student for members and $2 per student plus museum admission for non-members. Parents or guardians must pay admission unless they are members. Pre-registration is encouraged and is available online at www.marinersmuseum.org. Walk-ins will be accepted as space permits. Regular admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students ages 13-18, $7 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under, and museum members. For more information, contact Ashley Ruhl at 5917745.
Girl Scouts ‘Samoa Soiree’
Peninsula Fine Arts Center classes
The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will host the seventh annual “Samoa Soiree” from 6 to 10 p.m., March 7 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at 1 Waterside Drive in Norfolk. Hampton Roads area chefs will create original desserts and appetizers using Girl Scout cookies as the key ingredient. This is an adults-only tasting event and other activities will include live music, dancing and a silent auction. Admission is $60 per person. To purchase tickets online, visit www.gsccc.org.
Registration is open for the following winter art classes and workshops at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s Studio Art School: Advanced Watercolor Class – 9:30 a.m., Fridays through March 13. Advanced students and experienced artists can enhance their watercolor paintings under the guidance of master colorist Betty Anglin. Students will learn how to bring vitality to their work by strengthening their approach to technique, color, design and composition. The cost is $200 for members and $225 for non-members. Drawing 101 for Beginners – 6 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays through March 5. The class provides beginning students with a solid foundation in drawing. Students will work with pencil and charcoal and learn how to use line, value, gesture and perspective. The cost is $150 for members and $160 for non-members.
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Rose pruning workshop TheVirginia Cooperative Extension will host a Rose Pruning Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon, March 7 at the Huntington Rose Garden at 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Newport News. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Caroline Herath at 591-4838 or cwherath@vt.edu.
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