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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel centered his testimony to Congress April 11 on what he termed “profound budget problems” stemming from sequester. Hagel andArmy Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined the $526.6 billion fiscal year 2014 defense budget request before the House Armed Services Committee. The request is part of the fiscal 2014 budget proposal President Barack Obama announced April 10. The secretary said the Defense Department’s ability to plan over the long term is compromised by the “considerable uncertainty” brought on by a complex array of security challenges around the world combined with budget ambiguity at home. Hagel told committee members that “profound budget problems” have re-
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel testifies before the House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2014 defense budget request in Washington, D.C., April 11.
sulted from the across-the-board cuts in government spending that began in March under the sequester provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The defense appropriations bill Con-
gress passed in March gives DOD authorization to start new programs and proceed with military construction projects, he noted, but it leaves in place sequestration cuts that could total as much as $41 billion over the next six months. Hagel noted those cuts will “fall heavily on DOD’s operations, maintenance and modernization accounts that we use to train and equip those who will deploy in the future.” Meanwhile, Hagel noted, higher-thanexpected operating tempos and transportation costs have caused a shortfall in contingency funds. “As a result of all these factors, the department is now facing a shortfall in our operation and maintenance accounts for [fiscal] 2013 of at least $22 billion in our base budget for active forces,” he said. In response, Hagel said DOD has reduced official travel, cut back on facilities maintenance, imposed hiring freezes and
halted many other important but lowerpriority activities, but more needs to be done. Likely next steps include civilian furloughs and even deeper cuts to maintenance and training, he said, “which further erodes the readiness of the force and will be costly to regain in the future.” If the sequester continues, the department will lose roughly $52 billion in fiscal 2014 funding, and a total of $500 billion over the next five years, he said. “As an alternative, the president’s budget proposes some $150 billion in additional defense savings over the next decade,” Hagel said. “These cuts are part of a balanced package of deficit reduction. Unlike sequester, these cuts are largely back-loaded – occurring mainly in the years beyond [fiscal] 2018 – which gives the department time to plan and implement the reductions wisely, and responsibly, anchored by the president’s defense strategic guidance.”
Welsh: Budget request provides for the best Air Force By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE
The Air Force’s $114.1 billion fiscal 2014 budget request will provide for the most capable airpower arm possible, the Air Force chief of staff said April 12. Testifying with Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told the House Armed Services Committee his service’s portion of DOD’s fiscal 2014 budget proposal will support what he believes will be a continuing demand for American airpower. “America’s foreign policy choices reflect the conscious reliance on its Air Force to help realize success,” Welsh said. This, he said, currently involves managing the airlift requirements for a responsible drawdown in Afghanistan, addressing increasingly vocal international actors in the Asia-Pacific region, and satisfying the growing national reliance on space-based capabilities, he said. The general said these choices are also bounded by shifting fiscal realities that
will force the entire Defense Department to focus on capabilities and missions that are essential in the future. “As an indispensable part of that joint force, the Air Force intends to continue operating in air, space and cyber[space], and to prioritize those core missions that have existed since our birth as a separate service in 1947,” Welsh said. “America’s Airmen perform these missions exceptionally well,” he added. “And in doing so, they do provide global vigilance, global reach and global power for America.” Welsh said the fiscal 2014 budget request does not fully account for necessary recovery actions from the current budgetary turbulence, and it doesn’t fully incorporate the potential cuts for sequestration in 2014 and beyond. The proposed budget, however, does prioritize efforts to reverse the Air Force’s declining readiness trend, he said, noting that low states of readiness negate many of the strategic advantages of airpower. “Flying hours are allocated to maintain, and in some cases, incrementally improve
readiness levels across the total force in this budget,” Welsh said. “In the past, we’ve relied on overseas contingency operations funding to partially fund those flying hour programs and to maintain our current and substandard readiness levels.” The general said the Air Force will continue to reduce its reliance on OCO funding for the flying hour program through 2015. “At which point,” he said, “we should have as much as 90 percent of our peacetime flying requirement back in our baseline budget.” Additionally, Welsh said the Air Force has restored emphasis on its training ranges, funding about 75 percent of the requirement in that area, up from recent lows of only 25 percent. After years of trading quantity for quality, he said the Air Force now has fewer people in aircraft than at any time since it became an independent service. “Unfortunately, while the numbers have gone down, both the real cost of personnel and their proportion relative to the rest of the budget has increased dramatically,”
Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President’s Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement of employees not assigned against funded positions (termed “surplus employees”). These actions started in FY12 and are not related to the current sequestration actions. To meet the funding targets in the FY12 President’s Budget, the Air Force was required to reduce more than 16,000 civilian positions. The Air Force was able to successfully reduce approximately 15,000 positions, minimizing adverse impact to civilian personnel, but now needs to use RIF authorities, which will provide options to help place most of the remaining civilians on unfunded positions.
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Army makes request for another round of realignments, closures for FY 2015 By J.D. Leipold ARMY NEWS SERVICE
The Army’s assistant secretary for Installations, Energy and Environment was back on Capitol Hill along with Defense Department and service counterparts to request another round of base realignment and closure in ďŹ scal year 2015. Katherine Hammack testiďŹ ed before the House Appropriations Committee, April 12, that as the Army reduces its force structure and end strength by roughly 14 percent, or 80,000 Soldiers by 2017, the service will also need to keep in line with those personnel reductions by appropriately resizing. She said the Army requested $2.4 billion for construction in ďŹ scal year 2014 which would cover Army family housing as well as the Army’s share of the DOD base closure account. This represents a 34 percent reduction from the ďŹ scal year 2013
request, she noted. “In addition to and in support of Army installations and facilities, the Army also requests $15.2 billion for installation energy, environmental programs, facilities sustainment, restoration modernization and base operating support,â€? Hammack told the committee. “With the ďŹ scal challenges theArmy and the whole Department of Defense is making, we closely reviewed our facility investments to determine the level of resources necessary to support the force,â€? she said, adding that supporting the force requires both adequate facilities and training ranges. In preparation for adding new construction and upgrading infrastructure, the Army published a programmatic environmental assessment which was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. A ďŹ nding of “no signiďŹ cant im-
pact� was published by the Federal Register, April 12. She said many communities are also concerned with socio-economic impact. “With the reduced end strength and reduced force structure in the U.S., now is the time to assess and rightsize the supporting infrastructure in line with force structure reductions in Europe, where we’re reducing by two brigade combat teams,� she said. The secretary said along with a 45 percent reduction in force structure in Europe, the Army is also implementing a 51 percent reduction in infrastructure in anticipation of a corresponding 58 percent reduction in workforce and 57 percent reduction in base operating costs. “A future round of base realignment and closure in the U.S. is essential for us to right-size our infrastructure in the United States just like we’re doing in Europe,� Hammack said.
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633 ABW prepares to welcome new commander By 2nd Lt. Brooke Betit 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In a ceremony here, Col. Korvin D. Auch will relinquish command of the 633rd Air Base Wing to Col. John J. Allen Jr., senior military assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, April 22. During his time as commander, Auch supported a number of unique missions at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. But for him, people also played a significant role in his experience here. “My favorite memories are of getting out and learning what the troops do every day,” he said. “What our troops accomplish, what they sacrifice on an individual level, is impressive.” He reached out to Service members, learning CPR with members of the 633rd Medical Group, certifying as a train conductor with the 733rd Civil Engineer Division and laying telephone cable with the 633rd Communications Squadron.
“Looking back on what we’ve accomplished, I can’t describe how proud I am to have had this opportunity.” — Col. Korvin Auch 633rd Air Base Wing commander
“It meant a lot for him to take the time to get a good understanding of what we do in the field,” said Staff Sgt. Scott Duncan, 633rd CS cable and antennae systems technician. From providing installation support to preparing Airmen and Soldiers for missions overseas, Auch acknowledged the importance of teamwork. “There’s an amazing diversity of missions here,” Auch said. “And you can’t run a base like this without those who wear the three distinct types of uniforms; military, contractors and civilians.”
Auch has seen the importance of teamwork at JBLE through challenges like Hurricane Sandy and the current economic climate. “When it really matters, our people rally,” he said. “Those tough situations let me know that we have the right people on the team to make the way in difficult times.” Auch will take the experiences and lessons learned at JBLE and apply them as the director of manpower and personnel with the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. “Looking back on what we’ve accomplished, I can’t describe how proud I am to have had this opportunity,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what uniform you wear, there are great people committed to great missions. It’s been a blast to work with that diversity. “ The change of command ceremony is scheduled to take place at 2:33 p.m. in the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar. Maj. Gen. Lawrence L. Wells, commander of the 9th Air Force, will preside over the event. Afterward, attendees are invited to a reception at the Langley Club.
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From left, Col. Eric Stone, former 633rd Medical Group commander and Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, simulate administering CPR during a medical group visit at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 27, 2011. Auch is scheduled to relinquish command of the 633rd ABW in a ceremony April 22.
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She cut through the water like a knife, her entire body operating in perfect synchronization with the pool – the product of years of training in multiple states and countries; a sacrifice resulting from living life as a military child. Cait Horner, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Horner, 497th Operations Support Squadron commander, has moved seven times in the last 16 years - the only constants have been family and swimming. “It’s tough adapting to a new environment and making friends every three years,” Cait said, as she looked at her father. “But, it’s very rewarding to be able to share what my Dad does.” Recently, Cait was recognized as a Top 5 Air Force Finalist in the Department of Defense-wide 2013 Military Child of the Year competition, sponsored by Operation Homefront. From nearly 1,100 applicants, she was chosen as one of the best embodiments of an Air Force military child. The theme of the contest was “resiliency,” something Cait is no stranger to – having endured a total of 31 months away from
her father, due to deployments. “It’s hard when he misses birthdays, swim meets and dance recitals,” Cait said. “We really have to lean on each other when Dad is gone.” Colonel Horner glanced at his oldest daughter and smiled. “It actually gets harder each time,” he said. “You know how to adapt to your new environment when you arrive, but leaving is still the hardest part. The last time I left for a deployment seemed much harder than before.” While deployments are a necessary, and sometimes often, by-product of military life, a supportive family can make all the difference, according to Lynne Horner, Cait’s mother. “We know this is his job and we are very proud of what he’s done,” Lynne said. “While he’s gone, the girls and I get closer and hold the fort down.” While family is an irreplaceable source of support for the Horners, Cait said she has found her passion and niche through competitive swimming. “I’ve found some really good friends through the swim team,” Cait said. “They all find it crazy how many times I’ve
“I do it to repay Dad for everything he has done. It is so rewarding knowing he is out there serving our country.” — Cait Horner daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Horner on her community volunteering efforts
moved.” With three elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools under her belt, Cait has trained herself to becoming one of the top swimmers in Virginia among high school juniors. She has done this while maintaining a 4.1 grade point average, volunteering both in her school and her community, and mentoring her younger sister, Madi. With all of her accomplishments, Cait has remained humble - feeling as though her volunteer spirit is a way to give back to her father for the sacrifices he has made during his career in the military. “I do it to repay Dad for everything he has done,” Cait said. “It is so rewarding knowing he is out there serving our country.” The pride Cait feels for her father is mirrored by Colonel Horner. “I’m extremely proud of her and her ability to be resilient through all these moves, and continue to do well in school at each place we go,” said Colonel Horner. “Her ability to progress so well and become such an accomplished swimmer and wellrounded human being is nothing short of amazing. It makes my job easier knowing that Cait, Madi and Lynne are so incredibly
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Cait Horner, daughter of Lt. Col. Edward Horner, pauses for a short rest during her swimming practice at the Brittingham-Midtown Aquatics Center in Newport News, April 9. Cait was recently named one of the Top 5 military children finalists of 2013.
supportive of my career in the Air Force.” With Cait already looking at college swimming programs and the possibility of moving away from home after graduating high school, the Horners have begun preparing for yet another change to their family. However, Cait said confidently that her time as a military child showed her there is nothing she cannot overcome or adapt to – especially with her family supporting and cheering her along the way.
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New resources promote fitness culture for Airmen By Gloria Kwizera AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
To help improve Total Force fitness levels, Air Force Personnel Center officials are fielding new fitness resources accessible online, in person or on DVD. These resources, including the Operational Fitness Program, Xtreme Wednesday Workouts, the Air Force Fitness DVDs and the Fitness on Request kiosks are available to all Total Force Airmen, retirees and families, through base Fitness and Sports Centers and unit physical training leaders. The Operational Fitness Program provides detailed exercise plans for individuals of all fitness levels, and is easily accessible on www.usafservices.com. “The goal of the program is to help maintain resilient Airmen and encourage healthy lifestyles for our Air Force communities at large,” said Scott Nunnelly, AFPC fitness program manager. “While the program isn’t mandatory, it provides a great baseline for people to maintain their fitness throughout the year.”
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AFPC officials reached out to installation fitness and sports managers, as well as exercise physiologists, for their feedback to help develop the workout plans. Currently, the program offers detailed workouts for three levels of fitness: Level One: Three bi-weekly routines that progressively become more difficult. The workouts build upon endurance, strength and power over the course of six weeks. This level is geared toward Airmen who need help passing their fitness test or those new to fitness. Level Two: For those who already exer-
cise regularly, this level provides an alternative plan to help maintain or increase their current fitness level. Workouts incorporate both bodyweight and light dumbbell exercises. Level Three: For individuals at an advanced fitness level; an alternative to the commercial extreme conditioning programs. These rigorous workouts align with established fitness industry standards and guidelines to maintain safety. A challenging workout is provided daily and will be updated monthly to keep the workouts fresh. AFPC’s services team also joined forces with the Pentagon Channel and developed 20 new fitness shows for the “Fit for Duty” television series. Xtreme Wednesday Workouts can be located on the Pentagon Channel website at http:// www.pentagonchannel.mil/. Shows began airing on TPC and the American Forces Network Jan. 2. Airmen can download videos from the TPC website to build a customized workout library. The program features advanced strength and conditioning work-
outs geared toward Level 3 participants. The shows are also available through some cable providers. The 20 workouts will also be developed into Air Force Fitness DVDs which will be available at base installations by late spring. “These fitness programs allow members to follow or build their own program to meet their fitness goals,” said Anthony Alcala, fitness program specialist. The next phase in this initiative is to deliver the Fitness on Request Kiosks to over 60 installations. This system will supplement existing group exercise programs or installations that can no longer fund their group exercise contract, Alcala said. Loaded with 30 pre-recorded classes, the kiosks will offer fitness centers the flexibility and convenience to offer more individual or group classes than before. Installations will receive kiosks by late summer, with the first deliveries slated for this month. For more information on these new fitness resources and other quality of life programs, visit www.usafservices.com or www.myairforcelife.com.
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“Putting on these heels hardly givees us an ounce of the pain associated with sexual violence. Even so, I hope [victims] can see all these peo ople go through the pain to help put an end to sexual assault.” — George Wallace, vice mayor of Hampton
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ABOVE: A Soldier checks out a pair of women’s shoes at the registration table for the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event held at Fort Eustis, April 10. The wearing of women’s shoes by men signifies the old saying, “to walk a mile in their shoes is to understand their perspective on life”. LEFT: Supporters for sexual assault prevention show their signs after the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event. Members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis worked in concert with the Hampton Center for Sexual Assault Survivors and a number of other community leaders to put on the event.
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A group of law-enforcement officials round a corner during the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event in Hampton, April 13. Initially, the event was intended for men only back in 2001, but since has become a family event.
Hampton’s Center for Sexual Assault Survivors, in conjunction with Langley Air Force Base and local community leaders, hosted a “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event April 13, to raise awareness about sexual assault. On April 10, Fort Eustis also hosted their “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event on base at the Exchange. Both events offered a unique outlet for men and women alike to show their support of victims of sexual assault. Participants walked a mile in high heels, which allowed them to stand taller and rise above the taboo of sexual violence while simultaneously opening themselves to share the pain of victims, in hopes to put an end to sexual assault. Initially promoted as an outlet for men to show their support for sexual assault survivors in 2001, this became a worldwide family event, with women coming out to support their spouses, fathers and sons, and even children coming out with parents to enjoy the April weather, said Megan Alpert, 733rd Mission Support Group installation victim advocate. “The purpose of the event is to show solidarity in the fight against sexual violence,”
For more inform mation about the event, resourc ces on sexual violence or to repo ort an incident of sexual violence e, call the Langley SARC at (757) 764-7272, the Fort Eustis sexual assault prevention and response e office at (757) 268-8967 or the Hampton H CSAS at (757) 599-9844. said Alpert. “Seeing a bunch of guys also why they are in heels, raises questions as to w o spread awareness.” which is a great way to At the town center in Hampton, more than d up to walk in heels, 150 participants signed mbers showed up to and many family mem At Fort Eustis, approxsupport the walkers. A imately 150 participantts showed up to strut Exchange parking lot, their stuff around the E ber of command teams with a significant numb g the event. walking and supporting weren’t the only walkMilitary members w ers at the events. Loccal law enforcement, community members and government of-
ficials participated as well. The vice mayor of Hampton, George Wallace, even walked in heels during the event. “Putting on these heels hardly gives us an ounce of the pain associated with sexual violence,” said Wallace. “Even so, I hope [victims] can see all these people go through the pain to help put an end to sexual assault.” While the pain endured by the walkers may be important, the message delivered from their efforts speaks volumes on its own. “All these people supporting the cause, it shows the survivors they aren’t alone,” said Alpert. “Such large turnouts are an affirmation to the victims; it says ‘Hey, it’s not your fault, let us help you.’” While awareness takes precedence during a walk, educating individuals about resources available for survivors, or ways to report an assault comes as a close second, said Bernadette Hardy, 633rd Air Base Wing sexual assault response coordinator. “There are still people who don’t understand the context of a sexual assault,” said Hardy. “By educating them, we can reduce the number of assaults in our communities.”
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To help with that mission across the whole Hampton Roads community, Hardy enlists the help of the local Center for Sexual Assault Survivors. “We work hand-in-hand with the CSAS in Hampton to give individuals all the information they need to help prevent sexual violence,” said Hardy. “It keeps the continuity of care and flow of information consistent both on and off base.” Unfortunately, sexual violence happens everywhere from parties to workplaces. Hardy believes having that connection with the community ensures victims will receive the same quality of care, regardless of being a Service member or a civilian. “Being able to work with an off-base facility allows us to help Service members who may have reported the incident off base,” said Hardy. “It also works the other way, so really we are prepared for any situation and can handle these issues with the amount of care they deserve.” With continuity of care insured, and with such a large group of people standing on heels behind sexual assault victims, Hardy and Alpert agree we can all help eliminate sexual violence by strapping on some stilettos and showing the world sexual assaults will never be tolerated.
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U.S. Army Lt. Col. Doug Pietrowski, 7th Sustainment Brigade deputy commanding officer, wears a pair of women’s high heels while participating in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ernest Taylor took his first sergeant duties seriously and was genuinely concerned about the livelihood of his Airmen. Taylor made a conscious effort to speak with each and every Airman in the squadron before they departed for the weekend, and always left each Airman with a smile on his or her face. He was a loving family man with a wife and three kids at home – no one was prepared for his sudden death in 1983. Taylor, first sergeant for what used to be the 1st Transportation Squadron, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while on a run around Bethel Manor housing in 1983. A street on Langley Air Force Base was initially dedicated to Taylor shortly after his passing, however over a period of thirty years, the street had been moved and renamed twice, due to construction. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis First Sergeant’s Council heard this story and wanted to honor Taylor once again. On
April 12, they hosted a ceremony to dedicate a new street in his name. Taylor Loop Road, which wraps around the Military Personnel Flight building and faces Langley’s dorm buildings, honors Taylor and his legacy of caring for the Airmen that he left behind. “Taylor was the epitome of what a first sergeant is,” said Col. David Chisenhall, 633rd Mission Support Group commander, and presiding officer over the ceremony. “He was the type of person who worked hard and helped guide his Airmen to make the right choices in their lives.” Friends from his hometown in North Carolina came to support Taylor’s family during the ceremony. Larry Carter, Taylor’s childhood friend, was one of the first friends to hear the news of his death in 1983. He spent the ceremony reminiscing on the type of person Taylor was. “He was my best friend and a good kid when we were young,” said Carter. “He grew up to be an amazing person who loved his family and friends very much. He was always a very giv-
ing person. It was heartbreaking when I got the call that he had passed.” Taylor married his childhood sweetheart in 1972. They had three children who were young when he died. His oldest son, Damon, joined the Air Force Reserve years after his father passed away. He still remembers the shock he felt when he realized his father was not going to be coming home, and is overwhelmed at the thought of a street named after his father. “You see a man every day and then all of a sudden he’s gone and that’s something I have learned to cope with,” said Damon. “When you’re young, the significance of a street being named after your father doesn’t really sink in. As an adult and a military member, I understand the significance of the names on street signs and buildings. Those people are mostly military aviation pioneers and people who have earned distinguished honors in conflicts throughout the years. To have my dad’s name on one of those streets means a lot.” SEE MEMORY PAGE 17
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The late U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ernest Taylor’s wife, Mary (center), and children, Damon andTameka, hold a gift presented to them by the Joint Base Langley-Eustis First Sergeant’s Council during the Taylor Loop Road dedication ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, April 12. The street was named after Taylor, a former first sergeant who died in a hit-and-run accident in 1983.
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Service members can download up to three free eBooks every year. “I’m torn between the vast movie selection and the nearly infinite ‘eBooks’ selection,” said 2nd Lt. Michael Staab, a library patron. “My wife and I have at least three movies or television series checked out every week.” The library’s services aren’t limited to checking-out items. For those who want to surf the web, there are computers available, as well as free Wi-Fi. Personnel on temporary-duty assignments at Langley can find virtual private-network access in the library for a quiet, efficient work space. Not only is the library rich with leisuretime resources, it has subscriptions to websites with a vast selection of tools for members in school, working or trying to improve themselves. With a simple click on the mission, education or career tabs, patrons are immediately shown a multitude of websites that teach different languages, federal employment information or give you expert analysis of international affairs, public policy and security information. On top of seemingly unlimited products, Bateman also offers unique programs for its guests. Bateman takes part in the Department of Defense’s Summer Reading Program which runs from June 18 to August 2 each year. Participants receive points for books they read and audio books they listen to. At the completion of the program, the points are calculated and prizes are given out to those who have reached specific point levels.
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APRIL 19, 2013 U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shawon Tucker serves as the noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge of the dining facility at McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis. Photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown
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Like many American Service members, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shawon Tucker is from a small town. She wanted to continue her education beyond high school, but her working-class family could not afford to send her to college. Looking for a way to achieve her goals, Tucker thought of the Army. The thought of enlisting and traveling far from home – potentially into harm’s way – made her “uncomfortable,â€? to say the least. But she knew she needed to take a chance and pave her way. She enlisted in March 2000 through the Delayed Entry Program. For her, taking a chance paid off. Tucker serves as the noncommissioned ofďŹ cer in charge of the McDonald Army Health Center dining facility at Fort Eustis. As a nutrition care specialist, she oversees the DFAC’s daily operations, ensuring a staff of 13 contract employees provides the best service possible to the nearly 10,000 customers served monthly. The Moundville, Ala., native said she grew up “shy and meek,â€? hardly the Soldier she has grown into throughout the course of her 13-year career. She said Moundville is “neighborly, a place where everybody knows your name.â€? That familiarity made leaving home an even more difďŹ cult decision. However, even as a high school student, Tucker realized she couldn’t let her inhibitions prevent her from making a better life for herself. “In my situation, the easiest way for me
to go to school was to join the military, and that was a big reason for joining the Army,â€? she said. “But it was also because it was something that was uncomfortable to me. Even then in my life, I was thinking if it’s something that made you uncomfortable, but you really want to do it, then just go ahead and do it. “Often times when you do that, things come out a lot better than you think,â€? Tucker continued. “You can do a lot more than you think you can just by doing things that scare you. My career has worked out very well.â€? Her career in the Army has taken her across the world in a variety of duty positions. Tucker has deployed to the Middle East twice: her ďŹ rst deployment was to Balad, Iraq in 2003 with the 21st Combat Support Hospital, and most recently in 2007, when she deployed to Baghdad with the 20th CSH from Fort Bragg, N.C. Additionally, she served as a chaplain’s assistant in 2004, and most recently spent three years as an Advanced Individual Training instructor at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, grooming the next generation of nutrition care specialists. In all her experiences, Tucker said one of biggest life lessons she learned was to keep an open mind about the people around her. “One thing that resonated with me was to never go anywhere with a preconceived notion of how people are or could be,â€? she said. “The people we met and worked with, they’re just like you and me. They had families and children, and worked hard to make a living. SEE SHY PAGE 17
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SHY FROM PAGE 16 “Even the people I went downrange with, the Soldiers on my left and right – I learned not to have preconceived notions about how they’re going to perform,â€? she explained. “There were people that blew my mind because they really stepped up and went above and beyond. Now I always give people the beneďŹ t of the doubt.â€? Tucker said her experiences in training Soldiers cemented her new-found appreciation for the value of people, and made her want to work harder to help them succeed. “Being an instructor, you get to see students learn and grow in that short 10-week period as Soldiers and people, and you see them blossom,â€? said Tucker. “We had students come in discouraged because they didn’t think they’d pass the course, but to watch them make it to the end and succeed,
MEMORY FROM PAGE 14 Taylor’s daughter, Tameka, was just three when her father died. Though she does not have many memories of him, she grew up with the understanding that her father was a great man who cared about his Airmen. “It’s incredible to have the street around the Airmen’s dorms named after him,� said Tameka. “His whole mission was to watch over them, guide them and keep them on the right track.� Taylor’s military decorations include the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, the NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. Taylor’s story has made such an im-
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that’s the most rewarding thing to see.â€? The future holds even more promise for Tucker. She was recently selected for promotion to sergeant ďŹ rst class, and plans to complete the two remaining classes for her bachelor’s degree this summer. In the long term, she wants to ďŹ nish her career in the Army, complete a master’s degree and possibly become a teacher. Regardless of where her career leads her next, her teenage epiphany remains her beacon for success, and serves as advice she shares with others. “If I didn’t join the Army, I’d probably still be in Moundville, and I wouldn’t be as happy as I am with my life,â€? she said. “If anyone is scared to do something great but doesn’t think they can, do it anyway. You just never know where you’ll go, who you’ll meet, what you’ll learn and what you’re capable of.â€?
pact on the JBLE First Sergeant’s Council, they are considering changing the name of their Diamond Sharp award to something that will honor Taylor. “We’re looking into renaming our Diamond Sharp award so that the next generation of ďŹ rst sergeants will know who this individual was and carry on his legacy for years to come,â€? said Master Sgt. John Ritz, 633rd Force Support Squadron ďŹ rst sergeant. Taylor’s widow, Mary, raised her children to be proud of the man their father was. In a message she wrote to Ritz, she expressed her gratitude for the street dedication and what it means to her family: “I am at a loss for the appropriate words to express my gratitude to you. The ceremony brought about some much needed joy and healing for Ernest Taylor’s family. My family and I will never forget everything you did to make our day forever memorable.â€?
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Motorcycle Rider Course The Beginner Rider Course-2 will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 23, 25; and May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, at the Fort Eustis Motorcycle Range, Training Area 14A. The BRC-2, offered to active-duty Service members, is for experienced riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Beginner Rider’s Course. The course grading system is pass or fail. Riders must be properly licensed with a valid state inspection, registration and proper insurance. Proof of ownership is required and borrowed bikes will not be allowed. To register, email Dawn Joyner at dawn.a.joyner.civ@mail. mil and include the following information: desired course date, full name, last four of social security numeber, rank/ grade, age, branch of service, unit and phone number. For more information, call 878-3740, ext. 222.
Rock the Lake Food Drive Army Community Service and the Army Training and Support Center will host a “Rock the Lake” food drive from 7 to 11 p.m. April 20 at the Lakeside Sports Bar, Bldg. 828, Kells Dr. Admission is non-perishable foods to help those less fortunate. Suggested items include peanut butter, canned food, baby food, formula, fruit juices, rice, pasta, evaporated milk, powdered milk and non-perishable breakfast foods. A local Hampton Roads band will perform rock and roll music. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Rogelio Sifuentes at 878-7001, ext. 6637.
Earth Day 2013 Events April 22 marks the 43rd national celebration of Earth Day. This is a time to celebrate gains that we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. The community is invited to take action and join us at the following Earth Day volunteer events taking place on Fort Eustis April 22-26: ■ April 22 – NatureTrail Clean-up, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Storm Drain Medallion Installation, 9:30 to 11 a.m. ■ April 23 – Rain Barrel System Demonstration, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bldg. 650; Box Turtle Survey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ■ April 24 – Fort Crafford Trail Maintenance/Extension, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Tugboat Tours, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ■ April 25 – Butterfly Garden Maintenance, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Training Area 23 Wetlands, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Harrison Shoreline Plantings, 9:30 a.m. to noon ■ April 26 – Warwick Pier Restoration, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ■ April 20 – Warwick Pier Restoration, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Arba Williamson at 878-4123, email arba.g.williamson2.civ@mail.mil, or Karen Harvey at 878-4123, email karen.l.harveyharris.ctr@mail.mil.
Outdoor Recreation has tillers for rent for your spring planting. The cost is $50 per day or $80 for the weekend. To make reservations, call 878-2610.
Free Sitter Web Site The Department of Defense provides a free Internet sitter service for military families.The website connects families with quality local caregivers, including in-home child care, nannies, tutors, elder-care providers, pet sitters and other services. Active-duty members of all military branches, including activated National Guard and reserve members and their families, can receive a free membership to the service, saving an average of $120 a year. The program provides military families with instant access to caregiver profiles, background checks, pictures, references, reviews, a four-step screening process and a specialized matching technology to select the right caregiver. For more information or to register, visit www.sittercity. com/dod.
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■ Earth Day/Safety Awareness Fair – BBC and on and off-post organizations will host an awareness fair from 3 to 6 p.m. April 26 at the Community Center. Activities will include hands-on displays, bouncers, wildlife displays, fire department staff, a DJ and dancing, prize giveaways, free food and more. ■ Scrapbooking Event – Join us and capture those
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The Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis meets at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Fort Eustis Club. All interested parties are invited and welcome to attend the meetings. Kiwanis International is a global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. For more information, call Lance Musser at 713-1399 or email lance@lennysgolf.com.
McDonald Army Health Center is hosting the National Prescription DrugTake-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at the Exchange, Bldg. 1386, Lee Blvd. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was initiated in September 2010 by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to encourage American citizens to turn in unused or expired prescribed medication for proper disposal. This event will provide the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications.
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6 to 7:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.
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special moments in a beautiful hand-crafted scrapbook from 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 23 at the Community Center. ■ “What’s Worth Saving in the World” Photo Contest – Throughout April, BBC will be collecting photos of anything that you feel is worth saving on our planet. Bring in your 4x6 photos and include a brief description of why you think the item you selected is worth saving. The contest is open to all ages. Winners will be announced May 1. The activities listed above are for BBC residents only. The Community Center is located at Bldg. 126, Madison Ave. For more information, call 328-0691.
Soldier & Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness (ACS) classes and briefings for April will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; Bldg. 501, Madison Ave. ■ Federal Employment – April 25, 10 a.m. to noon.
Right Arm Night is a chance for military and civilian supervisors to bring their “right arm” out to relax and build camaraderie off duty. Join us on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club, Bldg. 2123, Pershing Ave. Activities will include karaoke, music, free appetizers and fun for all. Call 878-5700 for more information or to reserve a table for your organization.
Military spouse field exercise The Army Wife Network’s Spouse Field Exercise will be held 5 to 9 p.m., May 16, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 17 at the Fort Eustis Club. The seminar, led by AWN co-founders Tara Crooks and Starr Henderson, is designed to empower military families, and offers military-life survival tips, practical military family resources, networking opportunities, gift bags and giveaways, resource bags and complimentary taco and dessert bars. Registration opens at 8 p.m., April 22. To register, visit www.armywifenetwork.com and find the event under the “Events” tab.
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‘Evening Under the Stars’ Spouse Appreciation The 633rd Force Support Squadron is hosting “Evening Under the Stars,” a free joint military spouse appreciation event from 5 to 7 p.m. May 30 in the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The event is open to military spouses from all branches of service, and will feature approximately 95 different vendors, ranging from pampering services to non-profit agencies. Spouses must show their Department of Defense identification card for admission. For more information or to volunteer for the event, contact Master Sgt. Dawn Chapman at 764-3990 or dawn. chapman@langley.af.mil.
Prescription Drug Take Back Event Turn in old, unused or expired prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 and 27 at the Langley Hospital Atrium (April 26 only) and Langley Exchange satellite pharmacy. The National Prescription Take Back Day initiative provides a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction.
Cinderella’s Closet The Langley Enlisted Spouse’s Club is sponsoring a new project, Cinderella’s Closet, which is a loan closet of formal gowns, cocktail dresses, shoes, accessories and
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HAWC cooking classes The Health and Wellness Center will be giving a cooking class from 12 to 1 p.m. April 19 and 11 a.m. to noon May 3. To register or for more information, contact the HAWC at 764-6321.
FSS NAF Resale The 633rd Force Support Squadron will be holding a Non-appropriated Funds Resale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 at the Aero Club Hangar. The sale will include miscellaneous tools, supplies, electronics and training materials. To view additional items for sale, bid forms and for more information, visit www.langley.jbleforcesupport.com/resale.
Langley Public Health office ensures food safety Foodborne illnesses are preventable with proper handling and preparation. The Langley Public Health office helps ensure food safety for all on-base activities. AFI 48-116 provides guidelines for food procurement, handling and preparation that apply to all events where food is served on the installation. Squadron or flight events with foods not distributed outside of the unit do not require approval; however all larger food events, unless prepared or catered by a base food facility, must be approved in writing. To ensure food safety, contact Public Health at least two weeks before your event. For personal assistance, printed information and food handler training, call 764-6731.
USAF Hospital Langley Health Fair The USAF Hospital Langley will be hosting their second annual Health Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. May 3 and 9 a.m. to noon May 4 in the new Hospital Atrium. Blood pressure checks, running shoe sizing, ear exams, immunizations and more will be available to all. There will also be a bouncy house, face painting, Zumba and fitness classes available. For more information, call Maj. Roy Louque at 225-5106 or 225-6597.
Hispanic Heritage Committee meeting The Hispanic Heritage Committee will have its meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. in the Langley bowling alley activities room. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Jose Perez at 764-1735.
Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive The Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23 in the Chapel An-
nex. For more information, contact Ralph Peters at Ralph. peters@med.navy.mil. Online appointments can also be scheduled at www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
Langley Enlisted Spouses’ Club Bazaar The Langley Enlisted Spouses’ Club will be holding their Spring Craft Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. For more information, visit www.lescva.org.
2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey launched April 5.The theme for this year’s survey is “A Strong Community Depends On You.” Past surveys have resulted in new and/or improved programs to support the entire Air Force community. E-mail notifications will be sent to active duty, reservists, guardsmen and civilian employees. Spouses will be sent an invitation postcard. Both the e-mails and postcards will include a link to the online survey. All responses will be kept completely anonymous and confidential. The success of the survey relies on the participation of community members – please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Eaglewood Golf Course dining schedule The Langley Eaglewood Golf Course will now be open for breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Lunch hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Please visit www.jbleforcesupport.com for additional information.
New Auto Hobby Shop hours The Langley Auto Hobby Shop will now be open on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Personal safety classes April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. In an effort to reduce sexual assaults, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is hosting free, personal safety classes at both the Shellbank and Air Combat Command fitness centers. Women can sign up for the remaining classes held from 4 to 5 p.m. April 22 and 29 at the Shellbank Fitness Center. For more information, or to register, call 764-3359.
ID/CAC card issuance requirements Active-duty Service members, retirees, dependents 21 and over, civilians and contractors are required to present two unexpired forms of identification in order to be issued an ID card. The primary form of ID must be a valid state or government issued picture ID, and secondary forms of ID include birth certificates, social security cards and passports. Only one form of ID is required for dependent children between the ages of 10 and 20; a picture ID is not required for children age 20 and under. If you are active duty, reserve or National Guard and need a common access card issued, you do not need to be in uniform, however, you must present the proper military image in accordance with AFI 362903, Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. For more information, contact the Military Personnel Section at 764-2270.
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Local Engineers Night The Virginia Peninsula Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Post will be sponsoring a free hands-on night for third through fifth grade students at 6 p.m. April 30 at Grafton Bethel Elementary School.The activities will introduce students to engineering. For more information or to register, e-mail Amy Doye at amy.doye@langley.af.mil.
Child ID Fest The Hampton Sheriff’s Office will host its 10th annual Child ID Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at Carousel Park, 602 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton.This event is free and open to the public. Activities will include games, music and food. Deputies will fingerprint and photograph children and provide parents with detailed descriptions that can help identify their children, if needed. For more information, call 926-2540.
International Children’s Festival Hampton Parks and Recreation will host the 13th annual International Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20 at Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton St., Hampton. Admission is free. Activities will include a Parade of Nations, live performances, ethnic foods and expo booths. Join us and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/parks or call 727-8311.
Spring Fountain Fair The fourth annual AT&T Spring Fountain Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Town Point Park, along the waterfront in downtown Norfolk. This spring kick-off event is free and open to the public. We will be opening the fountain for the season, so bring your bathing suit and a towel. For more information, visit www.festevents,org.
Nike Girls Invitational Amateur basketball players will take to local courts when the Nike Girls Invitational Tournament returns to the area for the 26th year Friday through April 21. Hampton tournament locations will include the Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton High School and Hampton University’s Holland Hall. Admission is $15 (adult day pass); $12 (youth day pass, ages 6-15); $30 (adult weekend pass); $30 (youth weekend pass, ages 6-15); and free for children ages five and under. For more information, call 637-7300 or visit www. boowilliamssportsplex.com.
Virginia Living Museum ■ StoryTime at the Museum –The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. on Saturday to hear “Home for a Bunny” by Margaret Wise Brown and also see a live rabbit. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission).
■ Earth Day Celebration – April 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn ways to help the environment by reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Visit the Goodson Living Green House and Conservation Gardens for green building and gardening tips. Other activities will include environmental displays, green wares, crafts, eco-friendly giveaways and earthfriendly animal shows. The animal playground will be open all day with several special guests. Bring your batteries, cell phones, cosmetic kits and old sneakers for recycling. Regular museum admission. ■ Spring Native Plant Sale – April 20-21 and 27-28; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Admission to the sale is free. Choose from an incredible array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites, from wet ponds to dry rock gardens. All plants are nursery-propagated. The plant sale will take place rain or shine. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. Admission is $17 (adults); $13 (children ages 3-12); and free for ages 2 and under. Planetarium programs are $4 in addition to museum admission; group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more info, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.
Bataan Death March Memorial Walk The Bataan Death March Memorial Walk will take place April 27 at the Dismal Swamp Trail in Chesapeake. The walk will commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Bataan Death March of World War II. The march is open to all, with three events: ■ 5:45 a.m., last check-in for the 6 a.m. walk to the N.C. border and back (16.6 miles). ■ 9:45 a.m., last check-in for the 10 a.m. 5-mile walk. ■ 10:45 a.m., last check-in for the 11 a.m. 1-mile walk. There will be closing remarks at noon. To register, contact walk.chesapeake@gmail.com, or visit on Facebook, “Chesapeake Bataan Death March.”
Spring Seafood Festival The Abingdon Ruritan Club will host a Spring Seafood Festival from 3 to 8 p.m. May 15 at 8784 Guinea Rd., Bena (Gloucester County). This is an all-you-caneat event with food and beverages included in the ticket price. Admission is $50 per person; tickets must be purchased in advance. Parking is free. The menu will include fried oysters, scallops, clam fritters, fish, hush puppies, fries, steamed shrimp/crabs/oysters, clam chowder, barbeque, cake and ice cream. Clams and oysters will also be available on the half-shell. Musical entertainment will be provided by “The Hot Cakes.” To purchase tickets, mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Abingdon Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 22, Bena, VA 23018. Make checks payable to Abingdon Ruritan Club.Tickets may also be purchased at the Ruritan Club from 5 to 7 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, call (804) 642-5869.
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AAFES CEO, leaders make a visit to JBLE Exchanges By Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Top officials from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service toured Exchange facilities and met with top major command officers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 10. Thomas Shull, AAFES CEO, planned the tour to better understand JBLE’s unique challenges and gain valuable insight to ensure AAFES is providing a great environment for JBLE Service members to shop, live and work. “The Exchange’s first priority is taking care of Soldiers, Airmen and their families,” said Shull. “Offering comprehensive support through all stages of a military career is the foundation to maintain the relevance of the Exchange.” Shull, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, served in the U.S. Army for 17 years. After his military service, Shull served as CEO of several companies, including Hanover Direct and Wise Foods Inc., and co-founded and served as CEO of Meridian Ventures, Inc. As the first civilian to be appointed as AAFES CEO, Shull feels his military and business experiences have equipped him to serve Service members. “Joining the Exchange is like coming home,” he said. “As a military and retail veteran, my decision to join the Exchange was one of duty and a sense of service. I am honored to serve those who serve.” The Exchange is a nonappropriated-fund entity of the Department of Defense. Ninety-eight percent of AAFES funding is selfsustaining and not subsidized by taxpayers. This means that even with the current uncertain economic climate, AAFES does not foresee any changes to its day-to-day operations. Because of this, Shull said Service members should continue to utilize the Exchange for the multi-faceted benefit it provides to Service members. Roughly two thirds of profit earned is given back to the military community through military morale, welfare and recreation programs. In fiscal year 2011, AAFES contributed more than $203 million to military MWR programs, equaling a per capita dividend of $212 for every Soldier and Airman. In 2011, AAFES gave back nearly $1.07 million to the JBLE community alone, said
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Shull. “The Exchange saves you money, and it’s the only place you and your community get a return on investment,” said Shull. “We have a dual mission to provide goods and services at value prices while also returning a dividend to support morale, welfare, recreation and services activities to each installation.” The remaining third of AAFES profit is used to build new stores or renovate existing facilities. At JBLE, AAFES is currently investing more than $23 million in facilities. The Fort Eustis Exchange’s image upgrade is currently underway, and is scheduled for completion May 15. The upgraded store will feature the Exchange’s new branding, and the store’s layout will be streamlined and divided into three sections – home, life and style. As part of the image upgrade, new Arby’s and Subway restaurants opened in the food court in December, and existing restaurants were renovated. At Langley Air Force Base, the main Exchange-branded image upgrade is scheduled to begin this summer with a sixmonth completion timeline.
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