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The sun beats down on a scorching Alabama afternoon as young girl wipes the sweat off of her forehead, leaving behind grease smudges. She's helping her father, a vehicle mechanic, work on a car; he's teaching her everything he knows about the trade. The girl, now U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Russell, the vehicle management functional manager at Air Combat Command, did not think at the time she'd be in the position she is now, at the top of her career field in the world's most powerful Air Force. "I joined the Air Force two weeks right out of high school, so I was 18 years old," she said. "Right after I left basic and tech school, my first duty assignment was Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. So here I am 18 years old from the sticks of Alabama and I'm going overseas to Germany - it was a very eye-opening experience, it was a great assignment." Although living in a new country seemed to be one of the biggest challenges Russell would face, it wasn't long after she arrived that she realized a personal trait, outside of her control, would cause more obstacles than anything she had ever experienced. "It was difficult because I was always the only female in the vehicle maintenance [shop]," Russell explained. "I did think about cross training a few times but when it came down to it I really liked what I was doing and I didn't want to go do something else." It was that passion for vehicle maintenance, coupled with guidance from female Airmen in different occupations that inspired Russell to push through the hard times. Following her assignment in Germany, Russell was assigned to Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, again as a vehicle mechanic. Russell
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From a young age, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt.Teresa Russell, the vehicle management functional manager at Air Combat Command, has had a passion for vehicle mechanics. After facing several challenges as the only woman assigned to various maintenance shops throughout her career, nearly 23 years later Russell is at the top of her profession and only the second woman to hold such position.
recalled this shop being more difficult than the last due to the isolation she experienced being, once again, the only woman. "You know, it was a man's world there so I was isolated," she explained. "I just felt alone there, but I still did my job every day, worked on vehicles." "A lot of the vehicle maintenance shops have older civilians that are used to women staying at home, so when a woman comes into the shop they have a hard time wanting to give you work and then they would try to take the work away from you," said Russell. "I kept pressing through, minding my own business and doing what I had to do." After several permanent changes of station, deployments, cross training into the vehicle management career field and becoming a wife and mother,
Russell said her obstacles as a woman in the service only increased, but she affirmed that maintaining resiliency was the way she continued to succeed. I think the hardest part [about being married in the] military, especially milto-mil couples, is when you go on a deployment and come back, your spouse deploys. You never see one another," Russell, the wife of a retired security forces Airman and a mother of a 9-yearold girl, explained. "It is a struggle, and it's hard to leave your children, especially if you're a woman." "As a mom you have that innate feeling to want to mother your child," she continued. "I've experienced the 'guilty mom syndrome' a thousand times, but when I know I'm doing it for her that makes me feel better." Russell is the second woman in 20 years to hold the position of the ACC vehicle management functional manager. She said she believes there's been such a gap in female functional managers in part due to the nature of the vehicle maintenance and management field, but also because some women reach a certain point in their lives when their ready to hang up the uniform and concentrate on family life. For the women who decide to continue in the field, she said, "stand up for yourself. Women in our career field get shut out a lot. Never be afraid because if something wrong is happening, it needs to be talked about." As for her daughter, Russell said she can already see that she is going to be a strong leader and that in part is due to her influence as a leader in the Air Force. "As a leader in the Air Force and a mother, that sets a very strong foundation for your children," she avowed. "Know that the decisions you are making are the right ones. If [joining the military] was something she wanted to do, as a mother I would support her."
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Social media politics By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, U.S. Air Force and Army Service members are encouraged to remember proper protocol and customs and courtesies as they relate to politics and social media. The Air Force released an informational video in February, reminding Airmen of regulations on discussing politics on social media. The video cites a long-established Department of Defense directive that prohibits active-duty military members from directly participating in partisan political activities, but includes updates as the policy relates to social media. The DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces, explains what is al-
lowed and what is prohibited when it comes to politics. According to the AFI, members are allowed to vote, attend meetings and attend political fundraising activities, meetings, rallies, debates and conventions, when no inference or appearance of ofďŹ cial sponsorship can be drawn and the individual is not in uniform. “Of course we want to encourage Service members to vote and participate in political events as they desire, but it is important to make sure you are not putting out the perception that your opinion represents the opinion of the [military] as a whole,â€? said U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Hall, 633rd Air Base Wing Legal OfďŹ ce chief of general law. “A lot of Service members have their proďŹ le picture of them in uniform and that tends to be where the problem lies with the represen-
tation of political viewpoints.â€? Service members are not allowed to post or link to a speciďŹ c political party, candidate or cause because such actions could be considered the same as distributing literature. Active-duty members also cannot post, comment on or share the social media pages of candidates or partisan political organizations because such activity would be engaging in partisan political activity through a medium sponsored or controlled by those entities. “The main priority we want people to remember is to be tactful and sensitive to the opinions of leadership and coworkers,â€? said Hall. “Ask yourself before you post something if it is something that would be appropriate to say in front of your coworkers and leadership and if not, then it’s best not to post it.â€? For more information, consult the Air Force Social Media Guide or the U.S. Army Social Media Handbook.
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Serving the military in a crisis By Tamara Eastman DECA DEPUTY HISTORIAN
FORT LEE, Va. -- A magnitude 9 earthquake shook northeastern Japan at 2:26 p.m., March 11, 2011, setting off a chain of events that eventually killed nearly 16,000 people and caused over $300 billion in damages. It was a horrible Friday afternoon that only got worse. About an hour after the Tohoku earthquake struck, the first of two tsunamis hit the coast. Besides causing massive damage and taking thousands of lives, the 30-foot waves damaged the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the release of radioactive materials into both the atmosphere and the Pacif-
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tained about $5,400 worth of damage to the store and its product inventory. The commissary reopened the next morning, operating on generator power. “I opened the store and the crowd just started clapping and cheering,” said Greg McGruder, the store director at Misawa in 2011, who credited his store staff, vendor support and his zone and regional leadership for helping to keep the store open. Today, he is manager of DeCA’s Zone 28. “Many customers stopped to say thank you or to volunteer to help us get the store back in order.” Air Force Col. Al Wimmer, vice commander of the base’s 35th Fighter Wing, whose own wife, Kelli, was one of the commissary volunteers, thanked the commissary for helping to “restore confidence and ease” to the community. In an e-mail message to DeCA Director and CEO Joseph Jeu on March 22, 2011, Wimmer referred to the commissary as “the bedrock” of the Misawa Air Base community. “Amid rumors of food shortages ... customers rushed [to] the commissary and lines were horrendous,” Wimmer said. “Mr. McGruder
and his staff ensured that nothing but courtesy and service were exhibited by every employee. ... I know because I personally watched his efforts on several occasions.” Misawa’s main power returned around 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Normally closed on Mondays, the store opened that day to serve customers who especially needed bottled water, bread, batteries, charcoal and emergency supplies. “Batteries and charcoal sold out immediately on the first day due to the power outage,” McGruder said. “Some commissary employees were walking to and from work because there was no gasoline available in town, and when it was, there were long lines for it,” said Tadashi Hiraide, a Japanese national and accounting technician at the store. “The trains had also stopped running.” Because of reports of significant damage to the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in northeastern Japan, concerns arose over the safety of some foods in the commissary due to possible radiation contamination. The commissary immediately removed eggs,
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milk, spinach, vegetables and fresh fruit from the store as the Food Protection, Japan District Veterinary Command enacted a radiation surveillance program to screen food storage areas in Japan, including the commissaries. By the end of March, fresh items the Japanese government declared safe for consumption began appearing in the stores, according to Bruce Graf, manager of Zone 35 in 2011. Today, Graf is zone manager of Zone 13. Keeping the commissaries open in the aftermath of the disaster was a herculean job made possible by DeCA employees and their industry partners working beyond the norm, Hagenbuch said. For example, product resupplies from the states that normally took 10-14 days were expedited to one to two days. “Thanks to the efforts of the Iwakuni and Okinawa Central Distribution Centers, the stores maintained adequate stocks of critical items,” Hagenbuch said. “It couldn’t have been done without our industry suppliers and vendors and the outstanding work of our commissary employees.” As product continued to flow to Japan’s mainland stores, the commissaries also supported the added troops brought to Japan as part of the U.S. military relief effort, codenamed Operation Tomodachi - Japanese for “friendship.” The following were just a few examples of commissaries going beyond their normal mission: · At Naval Air Facility Atsugi, the commissary opened after the earthquake on a day it is normally closed · At Sagami Depot, the commissary supported a 70-percent surge in sales to accommodate the community’s response to the crisis · The Iwakuni Central Distribution Center worked with commissaries at Hario and Sasebo to provide supplies to U.S. ships supporting the relief effort · The Okinawa Central Distribution Center processed nearly 4,400 cases of bottled water to support Marines deploying to Japan · At Yokota Air Base, the commissary processed a special purchase of baby formula and baby food that was taken to evacuation centers in Sendai, an area hard-hit by the earthquake and tsunami As recovery and rebuilding began, most of the commercial grocery stores in the hardest-hit areas remained closed, or had few items on their shelves, Graf recalled, leaving Japanese citizens struggling to find basic necessities, especially bottled water. The American commissaries helped Japanese locals by serving as collection points for bottled water, personal hygiene products and food drives for people affected by the disaster, Graf said. Ten trailers were set up at Camp Zama to distribute water to the locals and the military personnel stationed there. While periodic aftershocks continued to rattle the area through June 23, 2011, DeCA’s stores in Japan continued to work their normal hours to serve the needs of the U.S. military community stationed there. “The events of March 2011 severely tested our ability to deliver the commissary benefit during a crisis,” Jeu said. “I’m proud of the dedication and spirit of community our people showed to serve our patrons when they most needed their commissary.”
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SOLDIERS TRAIN TO EVACUATE CASUALTIES Main: U.S. Army Soldier’s with the 558th Transportation Company practice carrying casualties to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company provide security for members of their team during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.The company practiced securing the perimeter to enable safe treatment of casualties.
During the exercise, the company assessed, treated and evacuated casualties in an austere environment.
Right: U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company practice casualty carry skills, as fellow company members secure the perimeter during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
Right: A U.S. Army Soldier with the 558th Transportation Company prepares to call into the 159th Aviation Regiment, 5th Battalion for a 9-line medical evacuation request during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
Right: A y U.S. Army Soldier w with the 558th Transportation Comp pany provide es security fo or simulated d injured mteam mem bers durin ng a casualty y evacuatio on exercise a at Fort Eustiis, Va., March h 3, 2016. U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company treat a simulated casualty wearing a survival suit during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.The Soldiers must be equipped to aid injured seafaring Service members.
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SOLDIERS TRAIN TO EVACUATE CASUALTIES Main: U.S. Army Soldier’s with the 558th Transportation Company practice carrying casualties to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company provide security for members of their team during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.The company practiced securing the perimeter to enable safe treatment of casualties.
During the exercise, the company assessed, treated and evacuated casualties in an austere environment.
Right: U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company practice casualty carry skills, as fellow company members secure the perimeter during a casualty evacuation exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
Right: A U.S. Army Soldier with the 558th Transportation Company prepares to call into the 159th Aviation Regiment, 5th Battalion for a 9-line medical evacuation request during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.
Right: A y U.S. Army Soldier w with the 558th Transportation Comp pany provide es security fo or simulated d injured mteam mem bers durin ng a casualty y evacuatio on exercise a at Fort Eustiis, Va., March h 3, 2016. U.S. Army Soldiers with the 558th Transportation Company treat a simulated casualty wearing a survival suit during an exercise at Fort Eustis, Va., March 3, 2016.The Soldiers must be equipped to aid injured seafaring Service members.
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FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- Three current Army Training Support Center (ATSC) employees will receive a Defense Department award for developing an application to stop sexual harassment and sexual assault. The ATSC workers and two Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) employees will receive the 2015 Sexual Assault Prevention Innovation Award on March 31 at the Pentagon. They developed an application called “We Care,â€? which helps victims ďŹ nd help and encourages Soldiers to intervene and stop sexual misconduct. Some 21 Army installations adopted the application, and 7,332 users downloaded it on their IOS, Android and Windows phones. “This innovative measure supports the Army’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Campaign and serves
as an educational and resource tool to reduce high-risk behaviors with the ultimate goal of eliminating sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Army’s ranks,â€? the award citation stated. “The team’s efforts reect great credit upon themselves, the Combined Arms Support Command, the Training and Doctrine Command, the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense,â€? the citation stated. The three current ATSC recipients are: Diane Jenkins, senior information technology specialist; Tyler Gross, computer scientist, and Matt MacLaughlin, senior mobile instructional design specialist. The two CASCOM employees are: David Garrison, senior mobile instructional design specialist, and Christopher Borland, information assurance manager. All ďŹ ve worked on the project at CASCOM, Fort Lee, Va., in 2012. The three ATSC employees came to work for the TRADOC Capability Manager for Mobile Learning,
Fort Eustis, Va., in 2015. TCM Mobile works on ďŹ nding ways to help Soldiers and civilians use mobile devices to access training and educational resources. One of TCM Mobile’s efforts was helping to launch the TRADOC Application Gateway that provides a link to Army proponent-approved applications. We Care is one of the nearly 100 applications on TAG. The application also helps in the Army’s suicide prevention effort. “The award-winning application and the many others on TAG represent a new way for the Army to deliver training and educational materials to Soldiers and civilians at the point of need,â€? said Lt. Col. Joe Harris, TCM Mobile. ATSC is a subordinate organization of the Combined Arms Center -- Training, Fort Leavenworth. CACT’s web site is http://usacac.army. mil/organizations/cact, it’s Facebook page is http://www.facebook. com/usacactraining and its Twitter handle is @usacactraining .
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told members of 25th and 24th Air Force that the future of the service is “domain on demand.� “What you’re doing here is exactly what we need. Multi-domain is the coin of the realm and will be key to the future development of combined arms. You’re already executing multi-domain, you’re on the right path, so keep running hard the way you’re going,� Goldfein told Maj. Gen. B.J. Shwedo and Maj.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the following community volunteer awards: Commander’s Gold for Community Service Award – This award is presented to a military unit or organization assigned to JBLE that performs community service for the installation or local community. Nominations can be made by an individual or organization. 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 Army Community Service at 650 Monroe Ave. The deadline for submissions is March 18. All awards will be presented at the Volunteer Recognition and Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., April 20, at the Fort Eustis Club. For electronic packet delivery or more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3638 or donna.g.cloy.civ@mail.mil.
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In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, the SAAPM 5K Fun Run/Walk will take place at 6 a.m., April 1, at Bldg. 950 (TRADOC headquarters). The event is open to all military personnel, Department of Defense civilians and family members. Participants are encouraged to wear teal colors. Civilian personnel and family members must register at http:// jble2016saapmrunwalk.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Sgt. Maj. Caprecia Miller at 501-7038 or Staff Sgt. Jacob Miller at 501-7024.
Cherry Blossom Festival tickets The Fort Eustis Information, Tickets and Tour office has tickets available for the National Cherry Blossom Festival scheduled for April 9 and 10 in Washington, DC. Tickets are $125 per person based on double occupancy. The cost includes chartered bus transportation, the festival, fireworks show at 8:30 p.m., April 9, an overnight stay in Alexandria, VA and National Mall visit (April 10). Buses leave Fort Eustis at 7 a.m., April 9 and depart the National Mall at 4 p.m., April 10. To purchase tickets, visit the ITT office at 671 Lee Blvd. For more information, call 878-3694.
JBLE Job Fair The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 17, at the Fort Eustis Club. More than 60 employers will be on hand to network and offer employment opportunities. The event is open to active-duty Service members, Reserves, National Guard, Coast Guard, veterans, retirees and mil-
The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., March 18, to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 8786880.
JBLE Community Events Council meeting The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Community Events Council will meet at 10 a.m., March 22, at the Fort Eustis Club. The council serves as a communication link to increase awareness for all community residents concerning initiatives, programs, activities and facilities. The event is open to all Department of Defense card holders. A buffet lunch will be available for purchase through 1 p.m. For more information, contact Sharon Rector at 878-3638.
Do you want to improve your communication and leadership skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org or contact Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.
JBLE Family Child Care Program If you are looking for a professional, portable career that will allow you to stay at home with your children and run your own home-based business, then becoming a child care provider may be a good fit for you. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program screens child care providers who watch children in their homes. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include first aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their homes for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.
Army Community Service classes ■ Army Community Service classes and workshops for March will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays,
at 501 Madison Ave. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., March 22. ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., March 15. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, March 14. ■ Federal Employment – 9 to 11 a.m., March 31. ■ Financial Readiness – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 11. ■ Military Knowledge – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 23-24, and 9 a.m. to noon, March 25. ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Rear Detachment Commanders’ and Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 15, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 16. ■ Sponsorship Training – 2 to 3 p.m., March 17. To register and for more information, call 878-3638. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave.
Groninger library services, events After-school Crafts – 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays, all ages are welcome Coupon Exchange Box – The library offers a coupon exchange box where customers can swap, trade and exchange coupons as needed. Free Web-based Tutoring – Military students can access free tutors, 24/7 on-demand, from any internetenabled device. Tutors have been background-checked and are experts in all core subjects and skill levels. To get started, visit www.tutor.com/military. Saturday Arts and Crafts – 3 to 4 p.m., every first and third Saturday Spring Break Egg Hunt – 9:30 a.m., April 4, all ages are welcome Storytime – 4 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, ages newborn to 6 years old The library is located at 1313 Washington Blvd. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and closed Fridays. For more information, call 878-5017.
Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center is open through April 18 at 2733 Madison Ave. Appointments are required for all services including tax preparation and filing, electronic filing and general tax advice. The center is open to E1-E4 and O1-O3 active-duty personnel and their dependents. Appointments for military retirees are offered on a limited, space-available basis. Eligible patrons should bring W-2s, 1099s, social security card, direct deposit information and a copy of last year’s return. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, call 8782343.
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The Daedalians will meet March 17 at the Langley Club at 12 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired Air Force Col. Matt Erichsen. He will discuss his experiences flying F-111s during Operation DESERT STORM. All current and former military pilots are welcome to attend. For more information, call 8772260, 303-5741; or email Langley.daedalians@verizon.net .
The third annual Red Shirt Friday event is April 1, at 15439 Warwick Blvd., at 4 p.m. The event salutes all Service members, veterans and families. The event will be held for more than two hours. For more information, contact Pam Derreberry at 872-8500.
Before making a hazardous material purchase Hazmat Pharmacy staff will verify authorization to purchase the material and provide a control number to order the item(s). Once received, the following information is required to process the material and issue barcodes which authorizes possession of hazardous items: 1.The national stock number or Control Number. 2.Quantity Purchased. 3.Shop’s EESOH-MIS (LGY) Number 4.Lot and/or Batch Number from material 5.Expiration / Next Test Date (if applicable). 6.Manufacturer Information For more information, contact Langley Hazmat Pharmacy at 764-3837. Trespass Notice Trespass Notice: The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785.
Varsity Basketball games Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ varsity basketball team will play home games at the Shellbank Fitness Center March 26, April 2 and April 16. All games are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call the fitness center at 225-8165.
JBLE Langley Chapel 2016 HolyWeek services The Langley Chapel will begin holding Holy Week services starting March 20. Catholic Services ■ Palm Sunday Masses March 20 8:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel 10:15 a.m. at Langley Chapel 12:15 p.m. at Bethel Chapel ■ Holy Thursday Mass - March 24 @ 7 p.m. at Bethel Chapel ■ Good Friday Mass -March 25 @ 3 p.m. at Langley Chapel ■ Easter Vigil March 26 @ 8 p.m. at Bethel Chapel ■ Easter Sunday Masses - March 27 8:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel 10:15 a.m. at Langley Chapel 12:15 p.m. at Bethel Chapel For Reconciliation Services and the Catholic Parish calendar, go to www.langleycatholic.org. Protestant Services ■ Palm Sunday Services March 20 Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel Contemporary Service 10:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel Gospel Service 11:45 a.m. at Langley Chapel ■ Good Friday Service - March 25 @ 11:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel ■ Easter Services - March 27 Traditional Service8:30 a.m. at Langley Chapel Contemporary Service10:15 a.m. at Bethel Chapel Gospel Service11:45 a.m. at Langley Chapel For more information, visit the JBLE Langley Chapel websites, www.langleychapel.com, www.langleycatholic.org and www.facebook.com/JBLELangleyAFBChapel.
Saturday Night Comedy The Saturday Night Comedy show will take place at the Langley Theater, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. The event will feature comedians: Rudy Mulamba, Dylan Vattelana, Kristen Sivills and Alex Scott. For more information, contact L Community Programs at 764-2983.
2nd Annual Kings of the Bay Softball Tournament The 30th Intelligence Squadron will kick off the 2nd Annual Kings of the Bay Softball Tournament April 30May 1 at the Langley softball fields. Active-duty members, contractors, civilians and dependents are welcome to play. For more information, contact Senior Airman Mark Corbit at (214) 385-7088.
VA Boater Safety Education Class The Langley Marina will conduct a Virginia Boating Safety Course, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning July 1, all personal watercraft and motorboat operators need to complete a boating safety course. The course will take place in the Fireside Room, JBLE Eaglewood Golf Course. To sign up or for more information, contact the Langley Marina at 764-7220.
JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2 - 12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835 or 764-2835, and for more information, contact Sheila Robinson at 878-0280. Eligibility for most programs ■ Assigned to or working on JBLE ■ At least one parent must be a member of the U.S. Military Service ■ Active Duty ■ Reserve or Guard member in activated status ■ Dual employed (military married to civilian) ■ DoD civilian employee (single/dual employed) ■ Must be purchasing full time child care on or off the installation
710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 15 Officer (11/12 F/B, 13B, 14N) and 10 Enlisted (1C5, 3DX and 1NX) Reserve vacancies at JBLE. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s two Air and Space Operations Center Augmentation units. Some AFSC’s are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, contact Maj. Tami Woodruff at 764-7080 or tamara.woodruff@us.af.mil
Patient Referral Due to an issue with the database that stores specialty care referrals, some patient referrals were temporarily deleted from the system. This effects routine referrals that were entered on or before Dec. 31, 2015, and affects referrals made through health care providers at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley and the McDonald Army Health Clinic. Patients who call to make a first or follow-up appointment based on a referral may find it is not available. If this is the case, the Hampton Roads Appointment Center, available at (866) 645-4584, will work to ensure the referral is reestablished in the system. Technical specialists are working to restore the missing referrals as soon as possible. Follow the 633rd Medical Group on Facebook at AFMS Langley 633 MDG for additional updates.
1st MXS semi-annual munitions stockpile inventory The 1st Maintenance Squadron munitions flight will conduct a semi-annual munitions stockpile inventory from March 4 – 11. Customers are asked to process all requests before or after these dates. Only mission-essential, emergency issues will be accepted during this period. For more information, call 764-7164 or e-mail jason.sleichter@us.af.mil.
Armed Forces Blood Program drive The Armed Forces Blood Program will host a blood drive at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 6. For more information, call Ralph Peters at 953-1686.
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OutsideTheGate New Quarter Park ‘Walk and Talk’ New Quarter Park will host a “Walk and Talk” tree identification event from 10 a.m. to noon, March 11, at 1000 Lakeshead Drive in York County. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors of all ages are invited to learn about the seven clues to tree identification. Jeanne Millin, Virginia Master Naturalist and Peninsula Tree Steward, will also teach attendees how to use a tree guide. Following the talk, participants will walk around the park to practice their new skills. A free tree seedling will be provided by the Virginia Department of Forestry. For more information, visit http://www.yorkcounty.gov.
‘City Center Shamrock’ celebration The “City Center Shamrock” St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., March 17, at City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News. Admission and parking are free. The event will feature children’s activities and a corn-hole tournament, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The live entertainment schedule is listed below: ■ 6 to 6:30 p.m. – Newport News Pipes and Drums (Bagpipes) ■ 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. – The Fighting Jamesons (Irish Rock) ■ 8 to 9 p.m. – Tuatha Dea (Celtic Tribal Gypsy Rock) For more information, visit http://www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com.
Saint Leo University event in Norfolk Saint Leo University’s School of Arts and Sciences will host an event for volunteers who help the homeless population, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23507. The event is designed to improve volunteers’ effectiveness. For more information, call Mary McCoy at 352-588-7118 or mary.mccoy02@saintleo.edu.
‘Military through the Ages’ event Jamestown Settlement’s “Military through the Ages” event, a chronological display of military history, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19 and 20. More than 400 military re-enactors and modernday units will show how uniforms, weapons, military tactics, field communications and medical treatment evolved through the centuries. The event also features family-friendly activities, artillery firings, a children’s parade and military pass-in-review. Admission is $17 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children ages 5 and under. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, southwest of Williamsburg. For more information, call 253-4838 or (888) 593-4682 toll-free or visit www.historyisfun.org.
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Virginia Living Museum events Bright Star Touring Theater – The Bright Star Touring Theater presents “African Folktales” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., March 12. Visitors are invited to interact with two storytellers and celebrate world cultures, language and oral traditions. Recommended for grades Pre-K-5 and included in museum admission. Planetarium Shows – Visitors can choose among four shows on Wednesday through Sunday until March 26: “Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda” at 12:30 p.m., “Stars to Starfish” at 1:30 p.m., “Virginia Skies” at 2:30 p.m., and “ElectroPop” at 3:30 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday). Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission. Star Party and Laser Light Shows – Free observing begins at sunset March 12 at the museum. Visitors can take a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies” at 7:30 p.m. “Hypnotica” combines techno with lasers at 8:30 p.m., and “Laser Zeppelin” rock starts at 10 p.m. Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” will be shown at 11:30 p.m. All Abbitt Planetarium shows are $6 each. The Wild Side Café will also be open. StoryTime at the Museum –The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Children are invited at 10 a.m., March 19, to hear a nature-related story told by a professional storyteller. Recommended for ages 2 and above and included in museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17 for adults, $13 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 5951900 or visit www.thevlm.org.
Trees for America campaign The Arbor Day Foundation is offering 10 free white flowering dogwood trees to individuals who join the organization in March. The Trees for America campaign is a program dedicated to environmental stewardship through the planting of trees. The 6- to 12-inch trees will be shipped postpaid for planting through May 31 and are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Planting instructions will be enclosed for each shipment. To receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Dogwood Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410 by March 31. Individuals can also join the foundation online at arborday.org/march.
Army Officer Candidate School anniversary The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School diamond anniversary celebration and reunion will be held April 24 through 28 in Columbus, Georgia. The U.S. Army OCS Alumni Association represents all Army officers commissioned through OCS, regardless of previous school locations and branches. Membership in the OCS Alumni Association will also be accepted during the reunion. Attendees can request reservations for the “OCS Alumni Association Reunion 2016” at the Double Tree Hotel at 5321 Sidney Simmons Blvd. The special rate is $111 per night plus tax with breakfast included. Reservations must be made prior to April 2 to ensure group rates. For more information, contact Nancy Ionoff at (813) 917-4309 or www.ocsalumni.com.
Virginia RV Show The 12th annual Virginia RV Show will be held March 11 through 13 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive. The event features travel trailers, fifth wheels, motor homes and accessories. Vacation seminars, insurance, financing and campground information will also be available. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children ages 16 and under. Attendees can buy one full price adult ticket and get one free at the March 11 “Date Night Special” (tickets must be purchased after 5 p.m. at the door). Hours are from noon to 8 p.m. March 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 12 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 13. To purchase tickets online, visit VirginiaRVShow.com. For more information, call 315-1610.
‘Women in Flight’ event volunteers needed In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Virginia Air and Space Center is seeking volunteers for its “Women in Flight” aviation event scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 12, at 600 Settlers Landing Rd. The center needs five to seven female airmen (all ranks) who work in aviation or a related career field. Volunteers will answer questions from the general public. Prospective volunteers can contact Kathy Derby at 727-0900, ext. 727 or k.derby@vasc.org.
‘Owning Your Own Business’ workshop The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Development Center will host its “Owning Your Own Business” workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, March 24. Admission is $20 per person and pre-registration is required. The event will take place at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center at 600 Butler Farm Road in Hampton. Topics will cover developing a business plan, choices of legal structure, business financing and tips on marketing the business. Participants completing the workshop can schedule an appointment with a counselor to receive free individual counseling and assistance. To register online by March 22, visit hamptonroadschamber.com. For more information, contact Farley John at 865-3128 or email johnf@tncc.edu.
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