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Warrior J O I N T June 10, 2016 Vol. 6, No. 20

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MOSQUITOS JBLE fights back against mosquitos —Page 2

A WHOLE NEW WORLD Soldiers face dangers, disasters to hone skills —Page 10

JBLE participates in 28th annual Clean the Bay Day

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JBLE fights back against mosquitos By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

With increased reports of the Zika virus being contracted in the U.S., the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management flight isn’t taking any chances. They are fighting early to rid the installation of as many mosquitos as possible this summer. “We started trapping in wooded areas for woodland and salt marsh mosquitos in early May,” said James Watson, pest management supervisor assigned to the 633rd CES Entomology flight. “Now that it’s starting to get warmer we’re starting to spray and trap [mosquitos] in the housing areas.” Traps will be placed around schools, child development centers, parks and dormitories according to Department of Defense guidelines, said Watson. Traps are checked daily and specimen samples are sent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to examine mosquitos that may carry the West Nile, Eastern equine encephalitis or Zika viruses. Housing residents are asked to keep children away from traps and make sure not to move traps from their designated areas. The traps do not contain harmful chemicals but they are designed to draw mosquitos near them so they should not be close to home entryways. “We have them labeled on a map so we can track where the largest breeding areas are for mosquitos,” said Watson. “If we do end up with mosquitoes that carry any of the viruses, we need to know exactly where the source came from so the traps they can’t be moved.” Pest control Airmen began spraying a pesticide used to kill mosquitos in housing areas on June 6. “It’s still a little early for us to see the Aedes Albopictus mosquitos, which are the ones that could possibly carry the Zika virus, and we’re not project-

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Mitch Burcham, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Entomologoy flight pest controller, uses an anemometer to measure wind speeds before fogging pesticides for mosquitos at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 6, 2016.

ing any large counts until the temperatures are higher and the humidity hits,” said Watson. “It looks like we have a few more weeks before we start getting large counts but it’s better that we start killing mosquitos early so we can eliminate as many of them as possible.” Airmen from the entomology flight are scheduled to fog three nights each week from 7 p.m. to approximately 11 p.m., provided the weather permits, through Bethel housing, housing on Langley Air Force Base, followed by the industrial and office buildings across the installation. “The pesticide we use is relatively safe but we just ask that those in the area keep children, pets and anyone with allergies or weak respiratory systems indoors for one to three minutes after we spray so the chemical can dissipate into the designated area,” said Watson. “It’s a loud piece of equipment so people will hear us coming and it’s perfectly safe to resume regular outdoor activities just a few minutes after we drive past.” Currently Entomology is concentrating on mosquitos that mate and breed in housing areas, specifically those that breed in manmade containers. “We’re moving in to the housing areas specifically looking for tire swings, birdbaths, flowers pots with the water tray at the bottom and small kids’ pools that haven’t been drained,” said Watson. “We need help from residents to identify these breeding sources so we can eliminate them. If they can eliminate them such as emptying a birdbath great, if they can’t, they can call us.”

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Mitch Burcham, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Entomology flight pest controller, drives a truck with a fog machine marked “Contaminated with Pesticides,” to eradicate the mosquito populations at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 6, 2016.

For those not residing in base housing, mitigating breeding sources near homes can be as simple as checking for standing water or using mosquito dunks found at any hardware store to kill mosquito larvae. “There are mosquitos that breed in standing water as well so if you live near a ditch line or an area susceptible to puddles or standing water, call your local mosquito district and let them know you think you have a possible source of mosquito breeding,” said Watson. “We’re more than happy to help any way we can to eliminate as many mosquitos as possible and avoid those with the Zika virus and any other virus.” Spraying and trapping will continue throughout the summer, until the typical season for mosquitos ends in October. For any questions contact the 633rd CES Customer Service desk at 764-5342 or the Entomology flight at 764-3324.

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What it means to be a first sergeant By Staff Sgt. Ciara Gosier 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A first sergeant’s job is never finished. Rain or shine, the show must go on. This was evident to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Leroy Sullivan, after becoming the new first sergeant for the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Unit. “My first thought when I wake up is what I have to do for the day,” said Sullivan. “I always look at my calendar, which stays booked with appointments and meetings.” Prior to becoming a first sergeant, Sullivan, who has served 10 of his 17 years at Langley, was the superintendent as well as the A-10 weapons system manager at the 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, a tenant unit at Langley. In the fall of 2015, he wasn’t aware of the changes that were to soon arise from his new duty and leadership role. “As far as responsibility, that didn’t change much, but in a way, evolved,” said Sullivan. “The job as a first sergeant is much bigger than that of a superintendent or [weapons systems] manager, and my thought is: to whom much is given, much is required.” As stated in Air Force Instruction 362618, the Enlisted Force Structure, a first sergeant is a special, senior noncommissioned officer position. A first sergeant is there to provide a dedicated focal point for all readiness, health, morale, welfare and quality-of-life issues within his or her organization. When one of Sullivan’s Airmen was faced with the dilemma of receiving orders for a permanent change of station he knew he needed to step in. The Airman, a newlywed, would be separated from his wife, who is currently serving in another branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, so Sullivan did what a first sergeant does to support their troops. “His Navy wife was potentially being left in Virginia while he was relocating across the U.S.,” Sullivan said. “I had to do something about it. I made some calls to the navy equivalent [of a first

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sergeant ] and basically she’s going with her husband.” According to Sullivan, he has to be a hub of information, using the network of other first sergeants or figuring out ways to get a task done, even if he doesn’t know how. “This is one of the most rewarding jobs in the Air Force,” said Sullivan. “I truly mean that, it gets stressful but I always know I made a difference.” Not only does being a first sergeant give him the feeling of accomplishment but is also a reminder that he has to be the example, demonstrating daily the warrior ethos and whole Airman concept. “The core values took on a new meaning when I became a shirt,” said Sullivan, who has spent more than half of his career at Langley. “I have to be top notch at everything; professionalism, conduct, values, integrity. I have to set the tone for how I want to see my people excel.” When the day is done, like his dedication as a first sergeant, his family receives his full attention at home. “When I walk in the door from work, my first sergeant mode is put on vibrate,” said Sullivan. “My job as a first sergeant is not forgotten about, but my family deserves the same commitment I give my official duties.” When family time is done and it is time to refresh for the next day, his thoughts are the same as the day before. “I always have the same flow of information as I lay my head down for the night,” said Sullivan. “A first sergeant’s job is never done and I prepare for the challenges the next day will bring.”

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480th ISR Wing is one “Lucky” dog By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Behind locks of golden fur, Lucky’s deep-set brown eyes peer down the halls of the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s Distributed Ground Station-1 building. He finds an Airman sitting alone at his desk and drops his head into the Airman’s lap. As the Airman’s brows lift, his eyes widen as he begins petting the 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Lucky. Lucky is the morale dog of U.S. Air Force Maj. Alvi Azad, a surgeon assigned to the 497th ISR Group. Originally, Azad began training Lucky, his personal pet, to be a service dog for autistic children; however, a deployment

to Japan halted the training. With several months of training left, Azad was unable to fully certify Lucky as a service dog due to the deployment. Therefore, having the required training under his belt, the next best step was to register Lucky as a therapy dog. This new path not only made use of Lucky’s training, but also created an unexpected opportunity to help Azad’s work center. “[The DGS-1] was looking for a therapy dog, and it was just lucky, no pun intended, that I had a therapy dog,” said Azad. Due to the sensitivity of the ISR mission, the Airmen are, at times, secluded while working in high-security buildings. The mission also requires restrictions on cell phone, personal email and

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social media use. As a result, the unit’s mental health providers frequently check on the Airmen and provide support, if needed, to ensure they can properly perform their duties. As a therapy dog, Lucky now acts as the provider’s gateway to help Airmen manage the various impacts of working 12-hour days. Due to the classified nature of ISR positions, Airmen are unable to discuss their daily activities with friends or family, as typical workplaces would allow. “At the DGS, they do a lot of intense work ... that has a direct impact on the way we prosecute our nation’s wars,” said Azad, staring at Lucky as he rubbed the dog’s graying muzzle. “They see a lot of things. It’s a really stressful envi-

ronment, and having Lucky there makes a huge difference for the Airmen.” When Lucky notices a Wingman in need of a “pick-me-up,” he immediately drops to his side for a belly-rub, inviting the Airman to take a break. “Lucky can just figure out who is not having a good day, or who was just involved in a very intense mission and needs a little extra tender loving care,” said Azad. “He will find a way to get to them and just snuggle up to them.” For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jason Young, assigned to the 10th Intelligence Squadron, seeing Lucky is, at times, the highlight of his work day. “Having Lucky around is a pretty big morale boost,” said Young. “The mental health team comes around with Lucky

June 10, 2016 and he’s in a constant state of happiness. You can’t help but smile and be in a good mood when you see his face.” Since meeting Lucky, Young and his fellow Airmen have put time aside every few days to spend with their canine friend. “I try to go over every couple of days to just pet him and play with him for a little bit,” said Young. “The [resiliency team] always welcomes me to spend time with him. He’s here for the Airmen, and everyone that works in the building.” Azad hopes Lucky’s presence not only helps Airman like Young accomplish the mission at hand, but also smooths the transition from the mission to life at home. “[This job] is a lot different from others in the Air Force because typically Airmen will be deployed to the zone, do a tour, and then come back,” said Azad. “Here, they have a presence in other parts of the world, but then a few hours later they are going home, picking up milk, or the kids, and that’s a little jarring for a lot of folks.” To Azad, Lucky is the example of what a wingman should be, as he sees the struggle of balancing warfighting with everyday life and addresses it head on. As Lucky wanders the halls, he serves not only as a resiliency tool, but also as a friend that can take on the pain and worry of those who defend our country 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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5 U.S. Air Force Maj. Alvi Azad, a surgeon assigned to the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, provides 480th ISR Wing Airmen with the opportunity to spend time with his therapy dog, Lucky, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 10, 2016. Lucky, a 5-yearold Golden Retriever, uses his therapy dog training to help boost morale for Airmen who spend countless hours dealing with intense missions.

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NASA Langley hosts Moonwalk and Run 5K U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

A NASA astronaut high-fives a child as she reaches the finish line of the Kids one-mile event during the NASA Langley Research Center Moonwalk and Run 5K at NASA LaRC, Va., June 4, 2016. This year’s event included more than 600 runners for the 5K and 100 children for the LaRC Kids run.

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Participants run from the starting line of the 3rd annual NASA Langley Research Center Moonwalk and Run 5K at NASA LaRC, Va., June 4, 2016. More than 600 runners and walkers from the Hampton Roads community participated in the event.

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Medals were awarded to participants of the 3rd annual NASA Langley Research Center Moonwalk and Run 5K at NASA LaRC, Va., June 4, 2016.

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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Robert, target system analyst assigned to the 15th Intelligence Squadron, 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, 363rd ISR Wing provides training using a simulated satellite constellation at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 24, 2016. The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing brings analysis, targeting, and ISR support to special operations forces, focusing on the needs of the tactical and operational warfighter.

AROUND THE CLOCK, AROUND THE WORLD: 363RD ISR AIRMEN SUPPORT THE WARFIGHTER U.S. Air Force Airman Lauren and Staff Sgt. Michael, target system analysts for the 15th Intelligence Squadron, discuss career development courses and operational targeting training at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 24, 2016.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tajwalid, quality assurance officer for the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, evaluates Airmen 1st Class Jenny and William, cyber systems operators assigned to the 363rd Intelligence Support Squadron, as they perform tasks for cloning hard drives at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 24, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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9 U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Avant, Operations noncommissioned officer assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade, his wife Beverly Avant and Don Johnson, environmental program manager and specialist assigned to the 733rd Civil Engineer Division, pick up trash and debris along the shoreline at Fort Eustis, Va., June 4, 2016.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Avant, Operations non-commissioned officer assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade, examines a discarded shotgun shell case while cleaning Sword beach at Fort Eustis, Va., June 4, 2016. In 2015 approximately 6,000 volunteers removed roughly 105,000 pounds of harmful debris from over 275 sites along more than 450 miles of streams and shoreline

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Don Johnson, environmental program manager and specialist assigned to the 733rd Civil Engineer Division, searches for trash and debris along the shoreline at Fort Eustis, Va., June 4, 2016. Volunteers Clean the 200-mile-long estuary that runs from Havre de Grace, Md., to Norfolk, Va., as well as the 50 major rivers, creeks and streams that pour into the Chesapeake Bay each day.

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A volunteer disposes of an empty bottle during the 28th annual Clean the Bay Day at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 4, 2016. Clean the Bay Day is a Virginia-wide initiative to conserve natural habitats in and along the Chesapeake Bay waterways.

JBLE PARTICIPATES IN 28TH ANNUAL CLEAN THE BAY DAY U.S. Air Force photo by Staff J.D. Strong II

U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Thompson, Advanced Individual Training instructor assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade, picks up trash during the 28th annual Clean the Bay Day at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 4, 2016. The volunteer’s efforts affect the Chesapeake Bay, which is one of America’s largest seafood suppliers, according to the National Park Service. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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JBLE PARTICIPATES IN 28TH ANNUAL CLEAN THE BAY DAY U.S. Air Force photo by Staff J.D. Strong II

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A whole new world: Soldiers face dangers, disasters to hone skills By Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Nestled in a forested corner of Fort Eustis, Virginia, an average-sized, brown building houses ships, cranes and small vessels. On a typical day, phrases such as, “Watch out for the incoming fire!” or “Steer away from the hurricane’s eye!” can be heard shouted from this building. This building is known as the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department’s Simulation Center, which holds about 10 different types of simulators for maritime, cargo handling and rail operations. The center is a virtual training world that prepares U.S. Army Soldiers to hone and perfect various specialties for real-world operations. According to the MITD director, Donald Topping, the simulators act as introductory training platforms replicating live equipment with up to 99 percent accuracy. For over 10 years, these machines have saved the Army an average of about $7.5 million annually in time, money, equipment and manpower costs. “It’s more cost effective and productive to use simulators in conjunction with live equipment,” said Topping. “The process of being able to run a class of students through multiple exercise iterations on the simulator is very efficient where on the live equipment it just takes longer.” For cargo handling instructors like Israel Velez, using simulators offers benefits to both students and teachers. Velez has trained students both with and without simulations, and believes virtual machines al-

low teachers to pinpoint shortcomings and tackle trainees’ questions in ways that alleviate stress. “The soldiers can make all their mistakes at the simulator without damaging any equipment, so by the time they get to an actual crane [or other piece of equipment], they’ll understand how it works and what mistakes to avoid,” said Velez. This virtual reality also opens the students up to a world of scenarios. For example, with the click of a button, instructors use virtual databases to throw curve balls, like thunderstorms, into the training. These databases also include various locations, which can range from the Persian Gulf to Fort Eustis’ 3rd Port. “We used to take students down to [3rd] Port for a few days just to show them how the vessel reacts. In the simulator, you can do that a lot faster and under a multitude of conditions including limited visibility, direct fire, natural disasters and weather changes,” said Topping. Because the simulators are controlled with the click of a button, teachers can reset scenarios if a student needs additional help with an exercise. These extra reiterations would normally take hours to construct in the real world. “It’s harder than it looks,” said U.S. Army Pvt. Don Jaun Cabanatan, an Advanced Individual Training cargo handling student with MITD, who was using the crane simulator. “I’m glad I did this on the simulator for practice because otherwise I wouldn’t feel too comfortable on the real thing.” According to Velez, the vari-

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U.S. Army Sgt. James Barton, Maritime and Intermodal Training Department student, looks down the bridge of a logistics support vessel simulator as shots are fired at the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department Simulation Center on Fort Eustis, Va., May 31, 2016. The simulation center allows instructors to control various scenarios their students could encounter on the job, such as direct enemy fire and natural disasters, in a safe and controlled environment.

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U.S. Army Pvt. Aleasha Stanley, an Advanced Individual Training student with the Maritime and Intermodal Training Department, operates an individual crane simulator at Fort Eustis, Va., May 31, 2016. The MITD trains maritime, cargo handling and rail operations to students using simulators before live training to reduce risks and costs.

ety of possible conditions and exposure to simulated equipment has empowered the students, which is a positive change from traditional classroom training.

“Before we had this, we would ask students if they had any questions in the classroom and they never would, but as soon they’d sit down in the crane, you’d have to go over

everything you went over in the classroom again,” he added. “Now, we can spend more time on actual operations than talking about what we would be doing.” With time, manpower and money at stake, Topping’s goal is to ensure the students see the advantages of these platforms so they can transition to the live equipment seamlessly. “The one thing we don’t want to hear a student say is ‘It wasn’t that way in the simulator,’” said Topping. “If we hear a student say [this], we pull them aside to find out what was different and where they were struggling to help them and to find out what we need to update on our [simulators].” With over 10 years of operations, improvements on the way and positive reactions from students, the MITD team is confident the ordinary brown building hidden by trees will continue to enhance the Army’s transportation mission.

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Water survival Ft. Eustis Soldiers Train on Water “ training is imperative to Survival to Maintain Readiness address safety concerns By Maj. Corinne Bell 689TH RAPID PORT OPENING ELEMENTS

Detachment second-class diver, focused on building Soldiers’ confidence in the water as they learned basic water skills in their combat uniforms. “I learned the backstroke,” said Spc. Shanette Clater, assigned to the 689th RPOE, with a smile. “It’s important to teach Soldiers the fundamentals of swimming so they are comfortable around water.” Other training events were the “stride entry” where Soldiers walked off a diving stand, arms extended, into 12 feet of water, proper procedures for treading water and the “hanging float,” concentrated on conservation of energy. The “hanging float” entailed a twominute test where Soldiers were required tie their legs together and create a flotation device using their trousers.

that arise during SPOD operation.” -U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Adams, assigned to the 688th RPOE According to the water survival manual, this event allowed Soldiers to achieve a state of calmness and control under their own power without showing signs of undue fear, stress, panic or fatigue. With all the combination of these training lessons, together the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and 688th and 689th RPOEs can ensure Fort Eustis Soldiers are better prepared to handle water, if their missions require.

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According to the Army Water Survival Training Manual, many Soldiers lose their lives each year through their inability to manage themselves in water, which can be due to lack of confidence and expertise. To expand upon water-based training, more than 75 Soldiers from the 688th and 689th Rapid Port Opening Elements here, completed annual water survival training at Anderson Field House. Hosted by the 74th Engineer Dive Detachment, this training is one of the many joint events that maintain the RPOEs’ readiness. As part of their mission, RPOEs also conduct Sea Port of Debarkation Mis-

sions anywhere in the world, and upload and discharge vessels as part of the nation’s global response force. “Water survival training is imperative to address safety concerns that arise during SPOD operations,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Adams, assigned to the 688th RPOE. “While working on a pier, around vessels, walking on a land bridge, or heading out to discharge a vessel, there is a risk of falling into the water.” According to Adams, cargo specialists latch-load and unshackle equipment while inside the vessel, and in the unlikely event of a leak inside of vessel while working, water survival training could potentially save lives. During water survival training, Spc. Matthew Lewis, 74th Engineer Dive

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LAFBCommunity Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving course The 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office will be sponsoring a driver improvement class offered by the National Safety Council at Langley Air Force Base in the Force Support Squadron Auditorium June 14 at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at Fort Eustis in the Army Education Center June 15 at 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course has 20 available spots and will be filled on a first come first serve basis. To register, email 633abw.segroundsafety@us.af.mil. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Victor Jones or Tech. Sgt. Oliver Missick at 574-5058.

Construction notice for King Street Bridge The King Street Bridge will be closed for construction beginning June 20 to July 22. The main water line under the King Street Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure that must be replaced to avoid potential disruption of potable water and fire suppression services. No water outages are required during the construction. For more information, contact Charles VanPelt at 846-8452.

Langley Saturday night comedy show The Community Commons will be hosting the Langley Saturday Night Comedy Show at the Langley Theater June 18 at 8 p.m. The show will have performances from Tim Loulies, Paula Clark, Holly Owens, Lamont Ferguson, William Breckenridge and Fred McKinnon. For more information, email James Murrell at james.murrell@us.af.mil.

2016 Air Force Summer Employment Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis will have temporary summer job opportunities available for clerical, general laborer, recreation aid and others. Visit https://www.usajobs.gov for job opportunities. For more information, call 1-800-525-0102.

JBLE DFAC policy change The Crossbow (Langley) and Resolute Café (Fort Eustis) dining facilities are open to all personnel who have authorized access to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. All eligible customers include active duty, retired military personnel, National Guard and Reserve personnel, immediate family members of active duty personnel, DOD civilians and contractors with a Common Access Card, attached, TDY or conducting business on JBLE. For more information, contact Capt. Christina Eason at 225-2969 or email at Christina.eason@us.af.mil.

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a home-based business. 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.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com 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 home 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.

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JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services

Patient Referral

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, 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 and consist of 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

Hazmat Pharmacy 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: The national stock number or Control Number. Quantity Purchased. Shop’s EESOH-MIS (LGY) Number Lot and/or Batch Number from material Expiration / Next Test Date (if applicable). Manufacturer Information For more information, contact Langley Hazmat Pharmacy at 764-3837.

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.

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.

Yoga for Resiliency – From the Mat to Mission Enhance the mental, physical, social and spiritual Comprehensive Airmen Fitness domains with Yoga for Resiliency Mondays from 5 to 5:50 p.m. at the ACC Fitness Center 2nd floor Aerobics Room. Build flexibility, strength and balance. No experience necessary. This is collaboration with the Langley Chapel and Health Promotions. For more information, please contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Mindfulness meditation group Learn the practice of Mindfulness Meditation to be present, pay attention and be mindfully aware in daily life every Tuesday, starting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Langley Hospital Chapel on the first floor. Benefits of the class include increased awareness, stress relief, improved coping skills and much more. Mindful Meditation teaches practitioners to be in the present moment to deal with whatever is happening in life. No experience is necessary. No cost to participate. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Life lessons over lunch workplace study Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw. hc@us.af.mil.

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Army Birthday Ball

Home buying and selling seminar

The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the 241st Army Birthday Ball from 6 p.m. to midnight, June 17, at the Fort Eustis Club. This year’s theme is “The American Soldier – Always Ready, Always Leading.” The event features dining, dancing and entertainment. The cost is $40 per person and meal selection will be available. To purchase tickets, contact your unit representatives. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Latashia Vickers at (254) 630-7072.

The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office is sponsoring a free Home Buying and Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., June 14, at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave. The event is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. Attendees are asked to register at least three business days in advance. To register, call 878-5579/5687.

Army Emergency Relief available online

Army Birthday Run, Cake-cutting Ceremony

Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, contact Debra Stancil at 878-5570.

The Senior Commander Army Element, Fort Eustis will conduct a 2.2-mile run and cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 241st birthday on June 14. The run will start at 6:30 a.m. at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters parking lot (Bldg. 950). Motorists should expect road closures and brief traffic delays during the run. For more information, call 878-6880.

Wounded Airman 5K, Kids Fun Run/Walk

Free Friday night movies

The Air Force Association, Langley Chapter, will sponsor the Wounded Airman 5K at 9 a.m., June 18, at the Langley Air Force Base flight line. The event will also include a Kids 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. The cost is $20 per person and $25 if registering on the day of the event. To register, visit http://www.langleyafa.org.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support is offering free movies at 6 and 8 p.m., Friday nights, at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. A valid ID and parental supervision is required for all movies shown at 8 p.m. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and snacks will be available for purchase. The schedule is listed below: June 10 – “Tangled” at 6 p.m., and “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” at 8 p.m. June 17 – “Aladdin” at 6 p.m., and “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” at 8 p.m. For more, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Fort Eustis Club outdoor pool The Fort Eustis Club’s outdoor pool is open from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. The pool will be open from Wednesday through Sunday after June 17. Admission is $4 per person for ages 2 and older. Season passes are available featuring one-time payments and monthly easy pay. Pool passes are valid at both JBLE outdoor pools. For season pass pricing and more information, visit http://new.forcesupport.com.

Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., June 17, 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 878-6880.

McClellan Fitness Center 24-hour access McClellan Fitness Center offers 24-hour access at 673 Monroe Ave. Active-duty personnel, retirees, DoD civilians and dependents (18 years of age and older) can sign up for access at Anderson Field House at 643 Dickman St. Mandatory orientations are conducted at 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday at AFH. After orientation certificates are awarded, authorized patrons can register their CAC at McClellan Fitness Center during regular business hours. For more information, call 878-2328/5556.

Music under the Stars concert series The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is hosting its Music under the Stars outdoor summer concerts, featuring the TRADOC Band, at Magnolia Park at Fort Eustis. The concerts are free and open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 25. The schedule for June is listed below: June 16 – “Shore Groove” Rock Band (Red, White and BBQ) June 23 – Jazz Orchestra (The Tonight Show) June 30 – Concert Band (Celebrate America) For more information, call 501-6949.

6 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Saturday – Range 2, 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Sunday – POW 2, Range 3 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Monday – BTRAC, Range 1; POW 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Tuesday – BTRAC, Range 1, 2, 3, 6 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Wednesday – BTRAC, Range 1; POW 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

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.

Fort Eustis Youth Program Effective June 20, the Fort Eustis Youth Program’s summer camp and open recreation activities will be available to ages 10 and older. Space is limited and early registration is encouraged. Leadership, sports, fitness, instructional and sponsorship programs are provided in a safe, healthy and pleasant environment. Special rates are available for no-school and half days. The program is located at 1102 Pershing Ave. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Open recreation hours are from 1 to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 1 to 10 p.m., Friday. New participants must initially register at 650 Monroe Ave. To schedule sign up appointments, call 8784025. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 878-2662.

Range schedule Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-4412, ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext. 234. The range operations schedule through June 15 is: Friday – BTRAC, Range 1; Maintenance 2, 3, 5,

Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your public speaking and communication 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. The next meeting will take place on May 4 and guests are always welcome. For more information, visit www. district66.org or contact Julie LeBlanc at 878-3124 or Tyrone Fuller at 878-2204.

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OutsideThe Gate Boardwalk Art Show and Festival The 61st annual Boardwalk Art Show and Festival will be held June 16 through 19 at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The event is free and open to the public. More than 200 artists’ booths will be available to showcase fine art and contemporary craft mediums. Attendees can enjoy family activities and live entertainment and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Hours are from noon to 6 p.m., June 16, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 17-19. For more information, visit www.virginiamoca.org.

Lee Hall Mansion Civil War Van Tour The Lee Hall Mansion will host a Civil War van tour, “The Battle of Big Bethel,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 18, starting at 163 Yorktown Road in Newport News. Historian J. Michael Moore will lead an exploration of sites associated with the first land battle of the Civil War. The cost is $45 per person. For more information, call 888-3371 or visit www.leehall.org.

Hampton Family Movie Series The Hampton Family Movie Series event will take place at 7 p.m., Tuesdays, at Mill Point Park at 100 Eaton St. Admission is free. Activities will include entertainment, demonstrations and educational resources. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring family, friends, folding chairs and blankets. The movie schedule is listed below: June 21 – Minions June 28 – Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip July 5 – The Peanuts Movie July 12 – Kung Fu Panda 3 July 19 – The Good Dinosaur July 26 – Inside Out Aug. 8 – Goosebumps For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/ parks or call 727-8311.

‘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, June 23. The cost is $20 per person and preregistration 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 June 21, visit hamptonroadschamber.com. For more information, contact Farley John at 865-3128 or email johnf@tncc.edu.

Bayou Boogaloo Music, Cajun Food Festival The 27th annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo Music and

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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com Cajun Food Festival will take place June 24 through 26 at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. Admission is free and open to the public from noon to 2 p.m., June 24. Paid admission is required from 2 to 10 p.m., June 24, from noon to 10 p.m., June 25 and from noon to 6 p.m., June 26. The event features live entertainment, authentic food, an arts market and family activities. To purchase tickets and view the full schedule of events, visit www.festevents.org.

Bluebird Gap Farm storytelling event Hampton Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services will host “Storytelling in the Park,” at 10:30 a.m., Fridays, at 60 Pine Chapel Rd. This family event is free and features storytelling through magic, music, puppetry and prose. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring a picnic basket, visit the animals and enjoy the playground. The schedule is listed below: June 24 – Jon Norton, The Juggling Ginger July 1 – Alden’s July 8 – Curtis Blues July 15 – Rob Westcott July 22 – Anthony Burcher July 29 – Rainbow Puppets For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/ parks or call 727-8311.

Volunteers needed Life’s a Beach Triathlon – June 10 and 11 at Buckroe Beach, Hampton. Volunteers are needed on June 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for event set-up and from 3:30 to 8 p.m. for athlete check-in. Volunteers are also needed on June 11 for athlete check-in, course marshals, finish line and transition area monitoring and water stops. To volunteer, contact Kip Koelsch at 4221956 or kip@endeavorracing.com. Nettles Lane Community Cleanup – June 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Hampton. The Hampton Clean City Commission is seeking adult and older children volunteers to pick up litter on Nettles Lane. Equipment will be provided. To volunteer online, visit hccc@hampton. gov. For more information, call 727-1130.

Fort Monroe ‘Music by the Bay’ concerts The 2016 “Music by the Bay” outdoor concert series will take place at 7 p.m., Thursdays, through Aug. 25, at Fort Monroe’s Continental Park. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnic dinners. Parking is free and large groups are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will take place at the Fort Monroe Theater. The schedule for June is listed below: June 16 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, “Rhythm in Blue” June 23 – U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band, “Four Star Edition” June 30 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, “Full Spectrum” For more information, visit www.fmauthority.com.

Shred Day Program The Newport News Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Stealth Shredding, will host its Shred Day program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 18, at the Todd Stadium parking lot. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees can bring the following documents for shredding: tax, banking and mortgage statements, pay stubs, medical records, junk mail and other sensitive personal paperwork. Business documents will not be accepted at this event. Participants are asked to enter the parking lot on Minton Drive and exit onto Warwick Boulevard. For more information, call 926-7017.

Colonial Williamsburg free admission The Colonial Williamsburg “Honoring Service to America” program has expanded to year-round and now offers free single-day admission tickets to active-duty personnel, reservists and National Guard members and up to three direct dependents. Military retirees and veterans quality for 50 percent off a single-day ticket or annual pass for up to five direct dependents. The tickets include admission to more than 40 historic trades and sites, the military encampment and Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. Service members do not need to be present and free tickets will be provided to dependent family members of deployed troops (with appropriate identification). Veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their DD 214 honorable discharge paperwork. Free admission is also offered to all military personnel and their dependents on Veterans Day weekend. Tickets are available onsite at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center, Lumber House ticket office and the Merchants Square ticket window. For more information, call (855) 296-6627 or visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.

Blue Star Museums free admission The seventh annual Blue Star Museums Program offers free admission to active-duty personnel and National Guard and Reserve members through Labor Day, Sept. 5. The program is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America. To view a list of participating museums in the local area, visit https://www.arts.gov/ national/blue-star-museums.

Military Field Day Military Field Day, hosted by the Flagship and Military Newspapers of Virginia, will take place from 1 to 5 p.m., June 11, at the Virginia Beach Field House at 2020 Landstown Centre Way. The event is free for active-duty personnel and their dependents, retired military, National Guard members and reservists. Attendees can participate in sports and fitness activities including basketball, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey and volleyball. Other activities will include a bounce house, children’s playground and sack and threelegged races.

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