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RECOGNITION

JBLE ﬁreﬁghters earn national designation — Page 3

RECOVERY

Wounded Warriors play their way to healing — Page 9

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JBLE ﬁreﬁghters earn national designation By Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew McQuaig (left), Langley Air Force Base deputy fire chief of fire and emergency services, and Douglas Faber, Fort Eustis assistant chief of prevention and public education, are two of 913 firefighters nationwide to hold the designation of Chief Fire Officer. The CFO designation recognizes firefighters who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement throughout their careers and developed a strategy for continued career improvement and development.

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Thirty-eight combined years of service, including professional development, education and hands-on experience has finally paid off for two Joint Base Langley-Eustis firefighters, as they have been awarded the prestigious designation of Chief Fire Officer. Only 913 firefighters in the United States and 10 in the Department of Defense are able to claim this designation, which is an extensive process. Douglas Faber, Fort Eustis, Va., assistant chief of prevention and public education, is one of two JBLE firefighters to earn the CFO designation, putting him among an elite group not only in the Department of Defense, but nationally. “I worked as a firefighter for 20 years in the DOD, starting out as a firefighter in the Navy, and switching over to the Air Force Reserve where I retired,” Faber said. “However, prior to working for the DOD, I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years.” U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matthew McQuaig, Langley Air Force Base, Va. deputy fire chief of fire and emergency services, also holds the CFO designation. “I’ve been a firefighter in the Air Force for 18 years and I’m proud to have earned this designation,” McQuaig said. “This is a new program for the Air Force and it’s an honor to be part of such a limited pool in not only the DOD, but nationally.” The CFO designation program was created to recognize fire officers who have demonstrated excellence and outstanding achievement throughout their careers. The designation recognizes those individuals who have developed a strategy for

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continued career improvement and development. The highly competitive CFO designation assures departments their leaders have the educational and technical competencies necessary to meet today’s demands. The selection signifies diligence and devotion to accomplishing the mission, and serves as a professional development tool in advancing future leaders. The National Professional Development Model, supported by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Program, maps an efficient path for fire service professional development. It is supported by collaboration among fire-related training,

“They are both outstanding individuals and have led from the front in terms of training and getting their college degrees completed. We are always trying to build great leaders and this designation will not only help them personally, but have a great impact on the Air Force.” — Randy Caratachea Air Combat Command ﬁre chief

higher education and credentialing. The model shows CFO designation as a credential to consider in the career progression to fire service executive. The application process includes an assessment of the applicant’s education, experience, professional development, technical competencies, contributions to the profession and community involvement. In addition, all applicants are required to identify a future professional development plan and submit three letters of recommendation, which are reviewed by peers who currently hold the CFO designation. Faber recalls that the entire process took nine months before he was notified his application was accepted. “My peer reviewer called me on the phone to let me know he was going to recommend my package [to] be approved, and it was like a weight was lifted off me,” Faber said. “It’s very satisfying to know that someone else thought I was good enough to make the cut.” This designation may be new for the Air Force, but according to Randy Caratachea, Air Combat Command fire chief, it’s something that they hope to see more of.

“This whole process made me figure out where I was with my career and what I want for the future,” McQuaig said. “It also helps me grow in partnership with the civilian fire departments because it shows that I’m equivalent to the national standard of a CFO.” Both Faber and McQuaig credit and thank their supervisors and Caratachea for their designation because of the push he gave them to submit the packages. “They are both outstanding individuals and have led from the front in terms of training and getting their college degrees completed,” Caratachea said. “We are always trying to build great leaders and this designation will not only help them personally, but have a great impact on the Air Force.” Since completing this designation, Faber hopes to attend the Executive Fire Officer Program with the National Fire Academy. McQuaig hopes to continue on into the civilian sector when his military career comes to an end. To learn more about the national CFO designation, visit www.publicsafetyexcellence.org.

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The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Emergency Management Division has implemented a new application for downloading on-the-go emergency preparation on Android and most Apple devices, such as iPhone and iPad. The Air Force “Be Ready” mobile app, developed for emergency hazard information and preparation guides, is the latest resource available through AFEM’s Be Ready Awareness Campaign. “The ‘Be Ready’ app provides information about what to do before, during and after specific threats,” said Rob Genova, AFCEC emergency management education and training specialist. “It’s a complement to our printed Air Force Emergency Preparedness Guide. It has a family evacuation plan that you can tailor to your needs,” continued Genova. “It’s preloaded with emergency numbers and sites like the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Red Cross. You can also add your own emergency contacts and local agencies.” The “Be Ready” app is free and gives detailed information covering a wide range of threats including ﬂoods, hurricanes and wildﬁres. It also

provides emergency supply checklists. “We encourage everyone to have an emergency supply kit,” Sam Hazzard, the Air Force Emergency Management education and training program manager. “The app provides a recommended emergency checklist of supplies that can be customized depending on the threat, geographic area or situation. You can check off items as you add them to your kit.” Since the release of the Android version in January, AFCEC’s emergency management experts say the response has been good from both military members and civilians alike. “EM ofﬁces throughout the Air Force use tools like this to help increase emergency preparedness across their base and community,” said Genova. “We’ve received comments from the public saying they like the amount of information included, it’s easy to use and moves smoothly from section-to-section.” According to Genova, releasing the Apple platform in early July now allows the EM ofﬁces to provide the tool to more personnel. The “Be Ready” app is available for download now at Apple’s app store or the Google play site. For more information, visit BeReady.af.mil. Editor’s Note: This story is a combination of two separate stories previously written.

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The Air Force “Be Ready” mobile app is now available for use on Android devices, Apple iPhones and iPads.The app was designed to be an on-the-go source for emergency hazard information and to help military members and civilians prepare for and recover from natural disasters or man-made events.

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Dimensions of wellness: Signiﬁcance of social ﬁtness By Airman 1st Class Victoria Taylor 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

With the military lifestyle and the unique challenges that come with it, the social health of Service members’ is signiﬁcant to their well-being. Having strong relationships both in the workplace and at home prepares an individual with the social resiliency that helps manage all aspects of life. James Murrell, Langley Air Force Base Community Center director, said he not only feels events put on by the Community Center help boost the morale and social wellness of Service members on base, but he also sees their impact on the community on a daily basis. “Developing good behaviors and meaningful relationships are the most beneﬁcial things Service members can do to improve their social health,” said Murrell. “Both are important in creating a support system of mutual respect, tolerance and encouragement that leads to a strong and effective “wingman” mentality within a very

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diverse fighting force.” According to the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Center and the Comprehensive Airman and Family Fitness Center, social wellness is defined as developing and maintaining trusted, valued friendships that are personally fulfilling and foster good communication, including the exchange of ideas, views and experiences. The two programs, dedicated to helping build resilience and enhance performance of Service members, stress that having a healthy social life plays a large role in military member’s life.

“With the military lifestyle comes a lot of change,” said Dawn Teagle, Airman and Family Readiness chief. “Having programs available to help familiarize yourself to different places and connect with others who are in the same situation is helpful in this type of lifestyle.” According to Teagle, the goal of the Airman and Family Readiness Center is to help Service members get more involved with each other and learn what resources are provided on the installation, such as staying connected with family members who are deployed, enhancing affective commu-

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“What we did out there was to ensure everyone made it back home. At the end of the day, it was always about taking care of one another.”

By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

— U.S. Army Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer 3 Mark Smith TRADOC ﬂight detachment and scout helicopter pilot

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(From left) Rob Schoerner, U.S.Army ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Scott Cotriss and U.S.Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Smith, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command flight detachment pilots, have flown more than 10,000 hours combined.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill

ABOVE: U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Saville and Rob Schoerner, both U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command flight detachment pilots, prepare their UH-72 Lakota helicopter for flight at Fort Eustis, July 19. BELOW LEFT: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Roman, TRADOC flight section noncommissioned officer in charge, adjusts the cabin controls. BELOW RIGHT: U.S. Army Gen. Robert Cone (center),TRADOC commander, boards a TRADOC flight detachment UH-72 Lakkota light utility helicopter.

In the isolated hangar housing two helicopters used for transporting the commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, three pilots schedule flight plans, check the status of their choppers and tally up flight hours. The unwavering buzz of flourescent lighting is the only sound aside from the occasional question or comment. All in all, another quiet day in the office. It may be a surprise to discover these three pilots have put in more than 10,000 flight hours combined, deployed more than three times each and have all been in harm’s way on numerous occasions. The pilots at the TRADOC flight detachment are not novices to the art of flying helicopters. While their job today may not be as dangerous as a deployment, their experiences overseas earned them the position they hold. “We’ve all had a lot of close calls before this job,” said U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Scott Cotriss, TRADOC flight detachment and scout helicopter pilot. “Personally, my scariest moment was when a round went into my co-pilot’s helmet.” While deployed to Afghanistan, Cotriss and his crew were scouting when they came under small-arms fire from below. Pulling away from the situation, a stray round pierced the cockpit and struck the co-pilot’s helmet a mere foot away from Cotriss. Luckily, the co-pilot survived and they returned to base without sustaining any serious damage, said Cotriss. Such experiences are shared by the other pilots. Rob Schoerner, TRADOC flight detachment and retired medical evacuation pilot, explained the necessity of quick thinking when called in for a medevac. “I received a call at two in the morning to get in my chopper and prep for take off,” said Schoerner. “In the air, I was told a refugee bus hit an [improvised explosive device] and I would be transporting

The Training and Doctrine Command’s flight detachment helicopter crew members are seasoned combat veterans, specifically selected for the job of transporting the TRADOC commander. them to nearby medical facilities.” With little time to coordinate, Schoerner and his team recovered all 18 survivors from the wreckage. One pilot saw the fruits of his labor while driving through Fort Drum, N.J., shortly after a deployment. U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark Smith, TRADOC flight detachment and scout helicopter pilot, said he had the opportunity to meet and speak with Soldiers who he had personally assisted during one of his missions. “I was passing by Fort Drum and stopped by a bar one night,” said Smith. “I started talking to a few guys who were stationed overseas at the same time I was, and they swore up and down I had saved their lives.” During one of Smith’s combat tours, he was told to provide short-notice support for nearby Soldiers who were under fire. Smith provided cover fire and set a perimeter while another chopper airlifted the injured. What he thought was another day on the job turned out to be the saving grace for those Soldiers. After all of their deployments, missions and experiences, the three pilots used their varied experiences to learn what was truly important. “What we did out there was to ensure everyone made it back home,” said Smith. “At the end of the day, it was always about taking care of one another.” After a long moment of silence, Cotriss’s phone buzzed; he had to get back to scheduling flights. Smith left to speak with one of the crew chiefs, and Schoerner returned to filtering through the day’s email traffic, leaving only the faint buzzing of the fluorescent lights overhead to break the silence.

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ARM YOURSELF FOR OPPORTUNITY WITH A CYBERSECURITY DEGREE. Photos by Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth

LEFT: U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Black (left) instructs Lt. Col. Eric Whitelock, a fellow Warrior Transition Unit healing Soldier, where to place his ﬁngers on the guitar during the “Music for Morale” program at Fort Eustis, July 11. The program, available to all WTU Soldiers regardless of guitar-playing experience, helps Soldiers improve memory while building camaraderie.

Wounded warriors play their way to healing By Staff Sgt. Wesley Farnsworth 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Members of the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Eustis, Va., now have a new opportunity to aid in the healing process through the “Music for Morale” guitar program. Woody Groton, WTU site coordinator for the military adaptive sports program, started the free program in January 2013 as a way to share his love of playing guitar with other Soldiers. “I play guitar myself and thought it would be something good to share with others within the WTU,” he said. Groton originally started a similar program at the White River Junction Veterans Affairs hospital in White River Junction, Vermont before accepting the position at the Fort Eustis WTU. When his position began with the WTU he knew the program was something he wanted to continue. The WTU supports the mind, body and spirit through many different programs including “Music for Morale.” While guitar playing isn’t an adaptive sport, said Groton, it helps improve memory, decrease stress and promotes camaraderie between Soldiers.

“Healing comes in many forms, which not only include physical but also mindful methods,” Capt. Erika Wall, WTU commander, said. “By allowing our Soldiers to learn and play the guitar as part of their healing process, we offer them an alternative relaxation method, which allows them to express themselves in an alternate and positive way.” U.S. Army Sgt. Scott Black is one of the more than 30 Soldiers who have participated in “Music for Morale” since its beginning. “I needed something I could focus on besides my healing and could use as a getaway from some of the stressors that [wounded Soldiers] come across during the healing process,” said Black. “I used to play guitar as a teenager and this took me back to my roots.” Although Black has played before, “Music for Morale” is available for Soldiers with any skill level on the guitar. “We welcome Soldiers of all skill levels,” Groton said. “It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out or if you’re an experienced player who just wants to get back into playing.” SEE HEALING PAGE 11

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Moving to new places is part of the military lifestyle. For Service members and their families, finding places to see and things to do in their new locations can be challenging. Fortunately for personnel at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, nearby Newport News has something for everyone – right in their backyard. Newport News encompasses more than 70 square miles and boasts a population of approximately 181,000 people. It features more than 3,700 businesses, 36 parks and a wide array of historical sites and museums for the community to enjoy. “I hope military members feel at home here in Newport News,” said Newport News mayor McKinley L. Price. “We are blessed to have such great relations with the members of Joint Base Langley-Eustis and we truly value having them here as part of our community.” Throughout the many parks in Newport News there are activities and locations to enjoy such as hiking trails, archery, beaches, biking trails, disc golf courses , dog parks, both freshwater and saltwater fishing, playgrounds, sports fields and camp grounds, to name a few. “One unique thing about Newport News is we have one of the largest parks east of the Mississippi River,” Price said. “Newport News Park, which is 8,138 acres, is actually eight times bigger than

Central Park in New York City.” Parks aren’t the only attractions in Newport News. Located in what is considered “America’s first region,” Newport News is ripe with history. While no one knows exactly where the name Newport News came from, the most widely accepted folktale is that it is the namesake of Captain Christopher Newport, commander of the Susan Constant, flagship of the three-ship English fleet that landed on Jamestown Island in 1607. He made several voyages to Newport News in the early days of the Jamestown Colony, bringing “good news” of supplies and settlers. To delve into the city’s ties to the nation’s roots, history buffs can visit one of the many museums and historical buildings throughout the city. “Our Mariners’ Museum and War Museum are great to visit,” Price said. “We also have an old railroad station that once served as a debarkation station for Soldiers that has now been turned into a restaurant.” In addition to the Mariners’ and War museums, there is the Virginia Living Museum, U.S. Army Transportation Museum and the Endview Plantation, which served as a confederate hospital during the American Civil War. Newport News also offers a special feature you will not find in any other city throughout the country. SEE NEIGHBOR PAGE 11

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NEIGHBOR FROM PAGE 10 “Newport News is the only city in the country that builds nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.” Price said. “You can actually go to the gates of the shipyard and see an aircraft carrier being built over a two- to three year period, which is pretty cool.” For those who enjoy more artistic endeavors, check out one of the 26 new modern art sculptures scattered throughout the city. The sculptures feature recordings of the artists explaining the piece and how they came up with the idea. While visiting the many different sculptures, one can enjoy more than 200 stores and 70 restaurants, ranging from locally owned establishments to national chains. If all the options are overwhelming, Mayor Price recommends checking out the Newport News visitors center. “Our visitor center here is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable,” Price said. “If you really want to see everything that Newport News has to offer, let them help you plan your visit.” The Newport News visitor center, located at the corner of Fort Eustis Blvd. and Jefferson Ave., inside the entrance to Newport News Park, can help you plan your day in the city and even provide coupons and brochures in some cases. In addition, every January, residents of Newport News and Fort Eustis can come by the visitor’s center and pick up a free “Ambassador Pass.” This pass will get you free admission for the entire month to a variety of attractions around the city that would normally charge a fee. With so much to see, learn and do in Newport News, Service members and their families won’t have to go far to experience the best the city has to offer. For more information about Newport News, visit http://www.newport-news.org Editor’s Note: This story is part of an ongoing series that will cover many of the cities surrounding Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis.

HEALING FROM PAGE 9 Through donations, guitars are provided to Soldiers wishing to participate in the program. “Getting into this program and having everything provided to me is like Christmas morning,” Black said. “I was ﬂoored when I found out they had a guitar that I could not only use, but keep.” Black has been in the program for three months, and is impressed by the beneﬁts he’s received from it. “This program has exceeded what I was expecting going into it,” Black said. “It’s forced me out of my comfort zone in some ways and introduced me to many Soldiers I may not have met otherwise.” “Music for Morale” shows Soldiers they are not alone.According to Groton, the program also serves as a social outlet, where Soldiers can talk to someone who understands what they are going through, all while playing guitar. The program is held Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information contact Woody Groton at 3147500, ext. 45056.

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Tom Olexa, 1st Fighter Wing’s Bird and Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Team manager and the U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, removes a ﬂedgling osprey from its nest on Langley Air Force Base, July 22. Olexa routinely surveys the waters of Langley to monitor and track the ospreys using a process called banding.

Master Sgt. Brandon Hess, superintendent of Air Combat Command Maintenance Training and Course Development program, returns a recently-banded, ﬂedgling osprey to its nest on Langley Air Force Base, July 22. Banding ospreys provides researchers with an easy way to glean data about the bird they normally wouldn’t have access to.

Tom Olexa, 1st FW BASHTeam manager and U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, attaches a metal band to the leg of a ﬂedgling osprey at Langley Air Force Base, July 22. Once ospreys learn to ﬂy, they imprint on the area they live in before migrating as far as South America.

It was cold - as mornings usually are at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, when an E-3 Sentry carrying 24 Airmen took off from the runway, Sept. 22, 1995. They would never be seen alive again. Less than two minutes after takeoff, the plane bearing the call sign Yukla 27 reported an in-flight emergency. “Elmendorf tower, Yukla two seven heavy has an emergency,” crackled the voice of Capt. Bradley W. Paakola, Yukla 27 co-pilot. “Lost ah number two engine, we’ve taken some birds.” A flock of Canadian geese had violently collided with Yukla 27’s number one and two engines - destroying the fan blades. As power levels plummeted, the crewmembers on the flight deck desperately tried to make an emergency landing. The plane executed a slow left-turning climb before uncontrollably pitching toward the ground. “We’re going down,” were re the last words heard from Yukla 27 - spoken by Capt. apt. Glenn Rogers Jr, aircraft commander, nearly 18 years ago. Today, Thomas Olexa, 1stt Fighter Wing’s Bird/ Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard rd [BASH] Team manager and U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, said Langley Air Forcee Base, Va., has been taking proactive steps to ensuree it does not encounter a Yukla 27 disaster. According to a report, co-authored o-authored by Olexa in 2011, “to reduce the BASH threat potential and simultaneously promote theirr conservation, Langley Air Force Base began translocating ocating nestling ospreys in 2001.” Olexa said translocation is inherently beneficial for Langley. Nesting so close to an active airfield, ospreys pose a significant safety and ecoight nomic concern to military flight operations. Between 1995 and 2006, the U.S. Air Force Safety Center documented ys, 25 aircraft strikes by ospreys, which resulted in more than $1.3 million in damage. In 2001, an d with an osF-15 Eagle at Langley collided using $750,000 worth prey, killing the bird and causing of damage. Fortunately, the pilot was able to make a g. successful emergency landing. Since that time, more than 150 nestlings have been hand-collected, transported, acclimated and released ests created by research at various “hack” sites, or nests iana and now Illinois. teams, throughout Ohio, Indiana pen before an osprey can “Translocation has to happen dinated the most recent fly,” said Olexa, who coordinated gley to Illinois. “If they move of ospreys from Langley take flight then they imprint on that area and will re-

Between 1995 and 2006, the U.S. Air Force Safety Center documented 25 aircraft esulted in more than $1.3 million in damage. In 2001, strikes by ospreys, which re an F-15 Eagle at Langley Air Force Base collided with an osprey, killing the bird and of damage. Fortunately, the pilot was able to make a causing $750,000 worth o successful emergency landing. Since that time, more than 150 nestlings were ed, acclimated and released at various “hack” sites, hand-collected, transporte or nests created by researrch teams, throughout Ohio, Indiana and now Illinois. turn to it after migrating.” Nearly three weeks have passed sincee five ospreys, or “fish hawks,” were relocated 940 miles m from the waters of Langley to the expansive sho ores and dense forests of Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Ill. After a period of observation and accclimation, the ospreys were ready to take their first flight and explore the new surroundings. Reaching for f the lock on the hack site’s cage, the researchers hop ped this transition would go smoothly. With a slight creak, the wooden cagee door opened and a white talon cautiously extended, grasping the artificial perches set around the box. S Slowly, a beak and head emerged as the young osprey y’s eyes adjusted to the change in light. Finding the padded perch sturdy en nough to support its weight, the eight-week-old bird d stretched its newly-developed flight feathers as itss orange eyes scanned the landscape. As the osprey b began flapping its wings, wildlife experts from the Illlinois Department of Natural Resources watched - ho oping this first major milestone in the translocation p process would be reached without incident. t of work,” “This is the first year I’ve done this type said Patrick McDonald, a wildlifee biometrician with the Illinois DNR. “Itt’s been a new

“(Translocation is) better for the birds, and it’s better for the aircraft.” — Patrick McDonald wildlife biometrician with the Illinois DNR

experience for me all around.” The entire translocation project began September 2012 when the Illinois DNR contacted Langley and expressed an interest in becoming a donor state for ospreys. Due to the effects of the pesticide DDT [dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane], which causes egg shell thinning and poor reproduction, the osprey has been an endangered species in Illinois since 1977. With roughly 24 nests to choose from, and a steady migration and breeding cycle, Langley seemed the perfect choice to collect healthy, young ospreys. “It’s better for the birds, and it’s better for the aircraft,” said McDonald. “We’ve seen it successfully work in several other states with low osprey populations. The osprey is released into a suitable habitat with plenty of fish for it to hunt.” McDonald said Illinois provides the perfect environment, as the dense foliage and abundant waters offer ideal areas where ospreys can expand their range. Eagerly, the fledgling bird began flapping its wings harder - hopping from one perch to the next, each time staying airborne a few seconds longer. Undaunted by difficulty, the osprey ruffled its feathers and set itself up for

another attempt. “Once they fledge near the hack site they will learn to fly and hunt in that area,” said Olexa. “When they migrate in September, if everything goes well, they should return to the same place.” Every September, ospreys migrate as far as South America - with the fledglings remaining there for two years before returning to their imprint site with a mate. Both Langley and the Illinois DNR are able to track this journey using banding - a technique for studying the movement, survival and behavior of birds. Since 2004, Langley has worked with the U.S. Geological Survey and the Canadian Wildlife Service to maintain and update the North American Bird Banding Program registry. “It’s a way for the base to participate in ongoing osprey research,” Olexa said. “We want to monitor their health and identify where fledgling ospreys re-nest. Through banding, we can find out specific geographic information - where it was seen and when.” The Th tag has a unique identification code cod that provides researchers with a history of the bird - an invaluable h tool to for Illinois DNR researchers. Before the translocated ospreys B are a released into the wild, the researchers at the hack site enr sured they had been banded and tagged with radio transponders. “The success of this program relies primarily on how many r males released from the hack site m return to the area after migration,” re said sai McDonald. “Banding allows us to keep detailed records on their progress.” progr The metal m band on the osprey’s leg clanged against the wood of the cage door as it moved to a new perch atop the Re hack site. Ready to try again, the bird furiously beat its wings and hopped from the supw portive outcropping. For a few brief seconds, the outcropp young osprey defied defi gravity before softly landing back on the nest. Birdwatchers who report sightings on banded ospreys provide information they provide the regisinform try that directly gauges gaug how successful translocation programs are. Additionally, it gives avian enthusiasts Additi an opportunity to witness a unique bird in the wild. wi “It’s pretty amazing amazin to watch them hunt,” Olexa said. “Ospreys and owls are the only birds of prey able to move their back b talon in all different directions. It allows them to better catch fish.” Although the ospreys osp translocated from Langley were too young to fly and fend for themselves, the Illinois DNR team ensured they were hand-fed a A steady diet of fish. After initially acclimating to their

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A memorial for the crew of YUKLA 27 remains at the crash site. Family and squadron members held a memorial for the crew Sept. 21. A six-foot cross has been placed to mark the site.YUKLA 27 was the call sign of the U.S. Air Force AWACS plane that crashed Sept. 22, 1995, at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska.Twenty-four men died in that crash, which occurred on takeoff and was the result of a collision with geese, the geese being sucked into the engines of the aircraft.

new home, the ospreys were presented fish in their nest - giving them an opportunity to develop their hunting skills. Once fully acclimated, the ospreys will be able to fly and hunt on their own. “That’s the beauty of wildlife - especially ospreys,” said Olexa. “They can condition themselves to almost any environment.” With one final look at its temporary nest, the osprey spread its wings fully and, without hesitation, dove from the hack site toward the unforgiving ground below. Just as it seemed the attempt would fail, the osprey shifted its wings and, in defiance of gravity, leveled out, gliding across the landscape for a few moments before soaring skyward - to explore its new home. More than 3,000 miles from the shores of Anderson Lake, a six-foot white cross now marks the site at Elmendorf where the entire crew of Yukla 27 lost their lives - a silent monument to those who are gone, but not forgotten. Their memory will be forever etched in the minds of those who work to avert such tragedies, who pin their hopes on the wings of an amber-eyed raptor soaring above a sprawling Illinois vista.

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AUGUST 2, 2013 U.S. Army Gen. John Campbell, the Army vice chief of staff, briefs staffers at the new Headquarters Department of the Army at the Pentagon inWashington, July 24. While budget cuts and sequestration are a challenge, Campbell said, Americans won’t accept them as an excuse for the Army failing to maintain a ﬁghting force able to win the nation’s wars.

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While budget cuts and sequestration are a challenge, Americans won’t accept them as an excuse for the Army failing to maintain a fighting force able to win the nation’s wars, said the Army’s vice chief of staff. “They don’t want to hear that sequestration makes our job hard,” said Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John Campbell. “If they ask us to do something, our nation expects us to be able to do it.” Campbell spoke July 24, at the Pentagon, before a packed room of Army officers and a smattering of civilians as part of a briefing for staffers new to Headquarters Department of the Army, new to the Pentagon. The officers and civilians in the audience will contribute to the teams responsible for developing policy and programs for the Army, and staffing those proposals and changes to ensure they are ready for review and possible approval by Army senior leaders. “You can make a huge difference to the Army staff and how it moves,” Campbell told them. “You’re coming at a time when we are going to have to make some very important decisions for our Army. We are going to get smaller.” Campbell told the new staffers that he, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, and Secretary of the Army John McHugh are focused on “priorities and risk,” and asked staffers to keep that in mind as they go about their work. “That’s what I need you to think about, as you present solutions as you work your

staff actions, he said. “How does it ﬁt in the secretary’s and the chief’s and the Army’s priority, and what is the risk if we do or don’t do that. Keep that in mind.” As those ofﬁcers go about their business in the Pentagon, some of the challenges facing them include sequestration, budget cuts, and civilian furloughs. None of those are excuses, Campbell said, for not completing the Army mission.

OCO shortfall With the drawdown in Iraq complete, and the Afghanistan withdrawal coming soon, money meant for warfighting will disappear as well. That money paid for extra Soldiers and paid for equipment and materiel to fight the war. But, Campbell said, there is a shortfall in what is called the “overseas contingency operations,” or OCO, budget for this fiscal year. Campbell told the new staffers the Army has an $8.3 billion shortfall in the OCO budget that it is working now to rectify. About $5 billion of that can be met by moving money from other accounts, but that requires “reprogramming” and approval by Congress, and the Army is waiting on that now. Army civilian furloughs have helped to pay for some of that as well, but there is still a shortage in funds to pay for operations. “We still have a bill this year of $1 billion to support the warfight that we don’t know how we’re going to pay for,” he said. “We have to get that paid before we address the furlough piece.” SEE CHALLENGES PAGE 17

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The Defense Department continues working toward its goal of ensuring the mission is met with fully qualified and capable personnel, regardless of gender, the Pentagon’s director of officer and enlisted personnel management said at the Pentagon July 24. Speaking at a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing on women in service, Juliet Beyler said the services and U.S. Special Operations Command are working with research agencies to review and validate occupational standards. “The department is proceeding in a measured, deliberate and responsible manner to implement changes that enable service members to serve in any capacity based on their ability and qualifications,” she said. Each service is conducting thorough doctrine, training, education, facilities and policy analyses to ensure deliberate and responsible implementation, she added. Beyler was joined at the hearing by witnesses from each of the military services and SOCOM. “Our goal is to integrate women leaders and Soldiers into recently opened positions and units as expeditiously as possible,” said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, deputy chief of staff for personnel. The first step is to validate the physical and mental performance standards for every military occupation, he said. From there, a battery of tests will assess whether recruits are capable of achieving the occupational standards, said Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs.

Standards will ultimately become gender-neutral, Bromberg said, though training may be different for men and women. Occupational training in the Marine Corps is gender-mixed, but in recognition of the need to train men and women differently, the transformation from recruit to Marine is gender-segregated. “Our boot camp is about the transformation of individuals – men and women – from being a civilian to being a United States Marine. ... They just need different steps as they go,” he said. “They end up in the same place – they’re United States Marines.” The decision to rescind the 1994 rule excluding women from direct ground combat and combat occupations was announced earlier this year. Then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, directed the military services and SOCOM to implement the change by Jan. 1, 2016, Beyler said. By September 2015, each service and SOCOM must review and validate all occupational standards. “We have always maintained that our [special operations forces] standards are occupationally speciﬁc, operationally relevant and gender-neutral. They are just the standards,” said Army Maj. Gen. Bennet Sacolick, director of force management and development for SOCOM. “Our review will be a good opportunity to verify this assumption.” Plans for managing the integration of women into previously closed units and occupations already have been submitted and reviewed by Dempsey and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and were released last month, Beyler said.

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Thirty-one Soldiers from the Army Reserveâ€™s 805th Transportation Detachment arrived at 3rd Port at Fort Eustis, Va., aboard the Logistics Support Vessel Maj. Gen. Robert Smalls, July 24, ending their 10-month deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Operating Enduring Freedom. The 805th crew sailed the 273-footlong, 4,200-ton vessel from Kuwait, on the way to its homeport of Baltimore. A subordinate unit of the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Commandâ€™s 385th Transportation Battalion, The 805th is based in Tacoma, Wash. While Army personnel traditionally deploy to land-based locations in support of war efforts, the 805thâ€™s Soldiers spent most of their time at sea because their mission focused on the delivery and recovery of large military assets to and from various theaters of operations, said Warrant OfďŹ cer James Ackroyd, the unitâ€™s cargo ofďŹ cer.

â€œWeâ€™re the Armyâ€™s best-kept secret. Very few people know about our capabilities and what we can provide in support of our nationâ€™s defense.â€? â€” Warrant OfďŹ cer James Ackroyd 805th Transportation Detachment cargo ofďŹ cer â€œWheeled and tracked vehicles, cargo and other supplies â€“ we moved anything and everything,â€? Ackroyd, of Washington Township, N.J., said. â€œWe also supported other services with everything they had to move.â€? Although based in Kuwait, the crew made stops in various ports in the Middle East and Europe, including Bahrain and Greece, as well as Spain on their trip home. One reason for the various port calls, Ackroyd said, was to deliver goods and supplies to support the larger warďŹ ghting efforts. â€œWe also provided a large bulk of cargo in a short period of time â€“ be it tactical or sustainment cargo,â€? Ack-

royd continued. Ackroyd added that seeing ďŹ rsthand the complexities of military logistics not only helped him recognize the importance of the unitâ€™s mission, but also how it ďŹ t into the larger picture. â€œBeing able to see how the various pieces of the puzzle ďŹ t, and how we directly and indirectly supported the war effort, gave me a deeper appreciation of logistics,â€? he said. Ackroyd said he learned about the Armyâ€™s waterborne capabilities and mission, something often associated solely with the U.S. Navy. SEE WATERS PAGE 17

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sel, the boat in distress had nearly sunk, and the mariner in distress had spent his energy and resources fighting the waves, Rankin said. Although rescuing civilian boats isn’t a part of the unit’s job description, Rankin said the event, which took place just days before the unit’s deployment, helped solidify what it means to be sea-based Soldiers. “It was an awesome feeling to know we helped save someone’s life,” said Rankin. “There’s always a rule that, as a mariner, you don’t leave anyone behind if you could help it.” The ability to make real-life impact, both in the warfighting level and during emergency situations like the one the crew part took in, said Ackroyd, is one of the reasons he became a sea-based Soldier. “It’s an entirely different job than anything else in the Army,” he said. “We have a lot of challenges, but because we are on a boat, we also have some of the comforts of home – but the home tends to rock and roll on occasions.” “On days where there are 30-to-35-foot waves, it’s like living in a clothes dryer,” Ackroyd continued. “All your possessions sometimes just fly by your head as the waves hit.” It will be a while longer, however, before the reserve Soldiers can get back to their real homes. Fort Eustis was a temporary, one-day stop to unload cargo before another 18-hour journey to Baltimore, where they will dock prior to heading to Fort Dix, N.J., for their demobilization process.

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Traditionally, those in the Army, both Soldiers and civilians, are not interested in taking credit for the work they do. “It’s not in our DNA,” he said. “We’ve all kind of grown up in a culture where we don’t take credit for stuff, just get it done.” But the general said the Army does things to support other services, things that come out of Army budgets. “Every single day, 30-40,000 Soldiers at theater level are working with combatant commands providing sustainment, intelligence and signal capability, for instance, [resulting in] costs taken out of the Army budget,” he said.

Campbell said that about 48 percent of the Army budget involves personnel, and that includes retirement for Soldiers. One concern for Soldiers who may end up being retired early, is what will happen to their retirement if personnel budgets are cut. The general said he believes that those in the Army now should be “grandfathered” on compensation for retirement, that their retirements will not be affected, including those that are asked to retire early. But in the future, he warned, there may be new rules for new Soldiers about how retirement and other compensation is paid.

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BBC summertime leasing specials Applications are now being accepted from enlisted Service members for Balfour Beatty Communities’ three and four-bedroom family homes on Fort Eustis.The homes feature spacious ﬂoor plans and are move-in ready. Pet deposits and security and application fees are not required. BBC also offers a “refer a friend” incentive. If your referral signs a lease with BBC, you could earn $100. Visit www. fteustishomes.com and print the resident referral form.Your referral must present the form at the lease signing at BBC’s Community Management ofﬁce, Bldg. 126 Madison Ave. For more information, call 369-8335.

Sports Fitness Annex opens The 733rd Force Support Division Sports Fitness Annex is now open at Bldg. 1501, Lee Blvd. Services are available to all authorized patrons. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 878-0013.

Music Under the Stars The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band’s “Music Under the Stars” summertime concerts will take place at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Magnolia Park on Fort Eustis (end of Lee Blvd, nearTaylor Ave.).The concert schedule is: ■ Aug. 8 – “Yesterday” Alumni Concert ■ Aug. 15 – Marches, Musicals, Movie Music, and More ■ Aug. 22 – Jazz Side of Us ■ Aug. 29 – Overture 1812 (complete with cannons) The concerts are free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring picnic dinners and lawn chairs. NonDOD cardholders must use the Fort Eustis main gate to receive a pass. Valid vehicle registration, proof of insurance and a photo ID are required for access. In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be cancelled. To learn more about the concerts, to receive a pre-vetted vehicle pass or to sign up for the band’s newsletter and concert announcements, visit www.tradocband. com, or call 501-6944.

EFMP Family Activity Day The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exceptional Family Member Program’s family activity day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, at the Fort Eustis Mini Park, Bldg. 866, Lee Blvd.This free event is open to Army and Air Force EFMP families. Activities will include go-karts, miniature golf and batting cages. Registration passes are available from Marlene Cherrye (Army) at 878-1954/3638 or Ursula Santiago (Air Force) at 764-3990.

Ofﬁcer Professional Development luncheon The Hampton Roads Chapter of The Rocks, Inc., will sponsor an ofﬁcer professional development luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 16, at the Fort Eustis Club. The guest speaker is Gen. Robert Cone, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com-

Soldier and Family Readiness 733rd SFS community outreach U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kevin Hanrahan, 733rd SFS commander, wants to open communications between the SFS and community pertaining to trafﬁc violations, crime trends and prevention, showing that the men and women of the SFS are there for them. “We know our job is to take care of the people who live, work on and visit the installation,” said Hanrahan. “I feel that we have to communicate with them; we have to allow people to know what’s going on.” The squadron has also enhanced manning at the gates, increased foot patrols and, on occasion, bike patrols. “We have to strike the balance of being one with the community while enforcing the laws of the community,” said John Challis 733rd SFS deputy commander. “We want the community to trust us and report anything they see wrong, knowing we will take the correct action.” According to Hanrahan, the ultimate goal is for a more involved community that can make better-informed decisions, leading to a safer installation. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

mand. The buffet lunch is $10 per person. RSVP no later than Aug. 6 to Maj. Tameka Bowser at tameka.bowser@us.army.mil or call (301) 455-1595

School and sport physical exams School and sport physical exams are available at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pediatric and Family Health clinics by appointment only. TRICARE Prime beneﬁciaries can schedule appointments for Monday through Friday. Call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866) 645-4584 or use TRICARE Online to schedule an appointment through Sept. 13. For more info, visit http://mcdonald.narmc.amedd.army.mil.

Family Advocacy Program Family Advocacy Program classes for August include: ■ Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar – 9 to 11 a.m., Aug. 8 ■ Stress Management – 9 to 11 a.m., Aug. 9 ■ Anger Management – 3 to 4 p.m., Aug. 20 (eightweek series) To register, call 878-0807. No children. Classes will take place at Bldg. 213, Calhoun St.

Kiwanis Club of Fort Eustis 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. 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 e-mail lance@lennysgolf.com.

Soldier and Family Readiness classes and brieﬁngs for August will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.; Bldg. 501, Madison Ave. ■ Back to School Festival – 2 to 4 p.m., Aug. 13 at General Stanford Elementary School ■ CommandTeam Spouses Course – 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Aug. 19-20 (registration is open until Aug. 15; register by Friday to receive free child care) ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Aug. 6 and 20 ■ Developing Your Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Aug. 13 and 27 ■ Effective Communication, Lunch and Learn – noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 13, 20, and 27 (bring your lunch) ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 16 ■ Federal Employment Navigation – 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 22 ■ Financial ReadinessTraining – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aug. 16 ■ Four Lenses Workshop – 1 to 3 p.m., Aug. 15 ■ Funds Custodian Training – 1 to 3 p.m., Aug. 21 ■ Installation Volunteer Orientation – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 6 ■ Instructor/FacilitatorTraining – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 26-29 (registration required) ■ Job Search Strategies – 10 to 11 a.m., Mondays ■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Aug. 15 ■ Master Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 14-16 ■ Multi-cultural Fellowship – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 16 ■ Overcoming Stress – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 14 ■ Personal Growth and Resilience – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 6-8 (registration required) Unless otherwise noted, classes and brieﬁngs will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Motorcycle Rider Course The Beginner Rider Course-2 will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 and Sept. 17 at the Fort Eustis motorcycle range (training area 14-A). The BRC-2, offered to active-duty service members, is for 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, e-mail usaf.jble.633-abw.mbx.eustis-safetyofﬁce@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date; ﬁrst and last name, last four of social security number; rank/grade; age; branch of service; unit; and phone number. For more information, call 878-3740, ext. 222 or 228.

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Burger King now open Burger King is now open at its new location at building 245, next to the Langley Express. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Commissary hours Hours of operation for the commissary. ■ Monday: closed. ■ Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ■ Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ■ Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Breastfeeding educational seminar In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, the Health and Wellness Center is hosting educational seminar on “breastfeeding in combat boots” from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 2, in the center’s education room. The event will offer door prizes, snacks, refreshments, education, resources and speakers. For more information, call 764-9730.

Spouse experience Military.com will be hosting a free spouse experience from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Hilton Norfolk Airport, 1500 North Military Highway, Norfolk, Va. This event will give military spouses the opportunity to share the joys and challenges of military life. It is a fast-paced, on-your-feet, no-PowerPoint, win-a-prize workshop. To register or for more information, visit www.spouseexperiencenorfolk.eventbrite.com.

Back-to-school bash The base chapel,They Serve 2 and Hand of Hope will be sponsoring a back-to-school bash from 5 to 7 p.m., Aug. 8 at the Bethel Chapel grounds, 1793 First Street, Langley Air Force Base, Va. The event will offer food, entertainment and free backpacks and school supplies for military families. For more information, contact Chaplains (Capts.) Ioan Dumitrascu and Joel Kornegay at 764-7847.

sports physical day Aug. 13 at the Family Health and Pediatric Clinic. Service members enrolled in TRICARE Prime at Langley Air Force Base are eligible and must bring all state and school required documents and identiﬁcation to the appointment. For state and school required forms, visit www. doe.virginia.gov.To make an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com or call TRICARE Hampton Roads Appointment Center at (866)-645-4584.

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from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Air Combat Command Fitness Center aerobics room. Classes are $40 per month for adults and $24 per month for children 12 and under. Work up a sweat as you learn the latest and most popular line dances while dropping pounds and inches. ■ Additional classes: Piano, voice, guitar, drum and martial arts classes are also offered. For more information on Community Center events, email james.murrell@langley.af.mil or call the Community Center at 764-2983/2984.

Please see below for events at the Langley Club: ■ Latin Night: from 8 p.m. Aug. 9 to 1 a.m. Aug. 10 in the main ballroom.The event is free to club members and $5 for non-members. Dance lessons will be from 8 to 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. ■ Comedy Night: Doors open at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 and comedians begin at 7:30 p.m. The event is $7 for club members and $12 for non-members. Due to the content, viewing may not be suitable for audiences under the age of 18. ■ Soul Food Dinner Night/Membership Appreciation: from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16. The event is $7 for club members and $12 for non-members. For more info, contact the Langley Club at 766-1361.

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The summary court ofﬁcer detailed to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Nicholas Tuttle is 2nd Lt. Heath Turley, 633rd Security Forces Squadron. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, contact 2nd Lt. Turley at 764-5526.

A safety education seminar will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 9 at the Langley Health and Wellness Center.This seminar will review the dynamics and impact of domestic violence and child maltreatment, and offer tools for promoting healthy relationships and positive parenting. For more information or to register, contact the Family Advocacy Program at 764-2427.

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Anger management classes will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Langley Health and Wellness Center. These classes examine causes of anger-management difﬁculties and ways to manage anger effectively. For info or to register, call Ms. Aillen Ford at 764-6840.

The summary court ofﬁcer detailed to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Senior Airman Ozziyel Q. Nunnally is Capt. Lovell Davis, 633rd Logistics Readiness Squadron. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased or claims against the deceased’s estate, contact Capt. Davis at (850) 524-5501

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Since closing on July 1, the Volunteer center of the Virginia Peninsula has worked with United Way of the Virginia Peninsula to launch “Get Connected,” a web-based platform that matches donors, advocates, and volunteers with volunteer opportunities in a neighborhood. For more information, visit www.uwvp.org.

A section of First Street just north of the Langley Housing shoppette will be closed from July 1 to Aug. 16.The closure will allow for emergency vehicle access, but neither pedestrian nor vehicular trafﬁc will be permitted to pass. For more information, contact the off-base welcome center at 865-1330.

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The 633rd Force Support Squadron will be hosting an employer panel from 2 to 4 p.m., Aug. 7 at 45 Nealy Ave., Bldg. 15, B-Wing, room 101.This panel will allow attendees the opportunity to meet representatives from local companies and provide information on what employers are looking for in job applicants, how to make a good impression during interviews and how to dress for success.

The third annual Naval Air Station Oceana Teen Leadership Summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 19 through 23 at NAS Oceana, Va. This summit is open to youth ages 13 to 18 and will give teens life-skills and offer interactive, hands-on educational sessions and displays. All activities, ﬁeld trips and meals will be provided for summit attendees at a cost of $30 for non-teen program members. For more information, contact Michael Robinson at 433-3976.

Langley Club closure The Langley Club will be closed Aug. 25 through Sept. 2 for air conditioning system repairs. For more information or for special function needs, contact the catering team at 766-3823.

Langley Community Center events Events offered by the Langley Community Center: ■ ”Center Court” tennis lessons will be held from 6 to

7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Eagle Park tennis court. Classes are $7 per hour. There will be a maximum of eight players per class. Classes will be instructed by multiple U.S. Tennis Association Championship winner and former tennis pro Charles Bryant. ■ The “Star In You”Theater Acting Workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturdays inside the Langley theater. Classes are $20 per month. This workshop will be instructed by actor and director Jessica Thomas and teaches stage directions, voice projection, how to improve diction, short skits and how to overcome stage fright. ■ Line Dancer-cise “Step Into Fitness” will be held

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The next Heart Link event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. There will be games, prizes and fun, and discussions on Air Force traditions, resources and the spouse’s role in today’s Air Force. Childcare is available on a spaceavailable basis. To sign up, call 764-3990.

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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday The Virginia Department of Taxation’s School Supplies and Clothing Sales Tax Holiday is ongoing through Aug. 4. Purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item are exempt from sales tax. Guidelines and frequently asked questions are available at www.tax.virginia.gov.

Hampton Cup Regatta The 88th annual Hampton Cup Regatta is scheduled for Aug. 9-11 at the East Mercury Bridge (Fort Monroe) and Mill Creek (entrance to Fort Monroe) in Hampton. Admission is free and open to the public. This event will kick off with a Bash at the Beach at 5 p.m., Aug. 9 at Fort Monroe’s Paradise Ocean Club. Live musical entertainment will be provided by “Tailgate Down.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Hydroplane boat races will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 and 11. No coolers, pets, balls, Frisbees, skates or skateboards will be allowed on the bridge (coolers with infant food or formula will be allowed). Bridge hours are 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 10; and 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 11. For more information, visit www.hamptoncupregatta. com or call 727-8311.

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Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism will host its “Family Films by the Fountain” series at City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News. Admission and parking are free. Film-themed fun begins at 7 p.m. with pre-show entertainment, hands-on activities and free popcorn. All ﬁlms will start at 8:30 p.m. Pets will not be permitted in the event area.The movie schedule is: ■ Aug. 3 – Madagascar (PG) ■ Aug. 10 – 101 Dalmatians (G) ■ Aug. 17 – Arthur Christmas (PG) ■ Aug. 24 – Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (PG) For more information, call 926-1400 or visit www. nnparks.com.

Experience the sights and sounds of elegant automobiles from yesteryear to the technologically advanced cars of today at the 12th annual Lee Hall Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 10, at historic Lee Hall Mansion, 163Yorktown Rd., Newport News.The registration fee is $20 per vehicle (ﬁrst 100 registered vehicles will receive goody bags and dash plaques). Spectator parking and admission is free. The show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles. This event will feature a silent auction, discounted mansion tours, children’s activities, door prizes and more. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more info, visit www.leehall.org or call 888-3371.

Jobs for Veterans Program Summer Breeze Concert Series The 22nd annual Summer Breeze Concert Series will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays on Merchants Square’s Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg. The outdoor concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.The concert schedule is: ■ Aug. 7 – U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (TRADOC Rock) ■ Aug. 14 – U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band (Rhythm in Blue) ■ Aug. 21 – U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (Jazz Combo) ■ Aug. 28 - U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band (Blue Aces) For more information, visit www.merchantssquare.org or call 565-8889.

Peninsula Worklink, in partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College and the Virginia Employment Commission, will sponsor “Jobs for Veterans Program” information sessions from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 600 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. The information sessions will take place on Aug. 6 and 20; and Sept. 3 and 17. This program trains eligible veterans for immediate employment in the following high-demand career ﬁelds: precision welding; sheet metal fabrication; computer numeric-controlled machining; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; industrial electrician; and broadband/ﬁber optics installation. For more information or to apply, contactThomas Goodman (Peninsula Worklink) at 766-4914; Leslie Holthoff (TNCC) at 825-2767; or Paige Glass (VEC) at 865-3166.

Virginia Living Museum The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Museum admission is $17 for adults; $13 for children; and free for ages two and under. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information on the following events, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org. ■ Healthy Living Day – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 3. Come out and join us to discover fun ways to get healthy, reduce stress and stay ﬁt. The museum will also showcase some of the interesting health beneﬁts we receive from nature. Other activities will include a black light test with special soap to show children the importance of washing their hands thoroughly; blood pressure checks; a healthy diet display; and a backpack weighing station. ■ Horseshoe Crabs:Ancient Mariners, Modern Healer adult seminar – 6 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6. Odd-looking horseshoe crabs have remained unchanged in appearance for over 455 million years. Once valued as only fertilizer and bait, scientists are now discovering that these crabs have special medicinal properties that may change the way we diagnose and treat diseases. The cost is $7. To register, call 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org. ■ Late-summer Planetarium Shows – Ongoing through Sept. 2. Choose among four shows at the museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies.” Enter the world of the extraordinarily tiny in “Microcosm” as you go deep into the body of a woman infected with a dangerous virus. “Abraham Lincoln: The Case of the Missing Moon” explores how Lincoln defended a man accused of murder using “facts” found in an almanac. “ElectroLaze” is a new laser show featuring electronic dance music that will have viewers dancing in their seats. Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission. The planetarium is open every day. ■ “Bodies Revealed” Exhibition – Ongoing through Sept. 2. The “Bodies Revealed” exhibition showcases real human bodies, dissected and preserved through a revolutionary process allowing visitors to see themselves like never before. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. To ensure that everyone has the best possible visit, the museum is offering timed tickets. Tickets can be purchased online at www.thevlm.org or in person at the museum. The cost is $7 for museum members; $15 for non-members; $12 for children; and free for ages two and under. Combination tickets for the museum and exhibition are $26 for adults; $20 for children; and free for ages two and under. The exhibition will also be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10, 24, 31 and Sept. 1. ■ StoryTime at the Museum – The third Saturday of the month is story time at the museum. Bring the kids at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 to hear “To Smell Like a Snake” by Tede Johnson and see a live snake. Recommended for ages 2 and above (included in museum admission).

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WWII vet continues helping others as a volunteer By Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Sitting in a small hospital waiting room, a man of almost six feet tall, with smoky-white hair and a lined, weathered face sits attentively, kindly smiling at patients as they walk by. Unbeknownst to passersby, his calm demeanor belies a wealth of knowledge about the facility, earned during a long information desk volunteer career at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley. The hospital services more than 110,000 retired, active-duty military and dependents in the Hampton Roads area. With limited manning, the 633rd Medical Group has set up a Retiree Volunteer Program to offer veterans the opportunity to help others in their spare time, and also help out the staff when needed. For retired U.S. Army Col. Edgar Wood, working at the information desk has been a part of his life for the last 14 years. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, he joined the 6th Armored Infantry Regiment in 1940 as a second lieutenant, at the age of 22. He began to tell his story, his blue eyes filled with tears behind smallframed glasses as he recalled being in the field. “While we were in Italy, we occupied a mountain called Mount Lungo,” he began. “I was with the Third Battalion, Company H, and I was told to be prepared to make an attack on the outpost of Mount Porchia.” The next morning, Dec. 7, 1943, Wood received word from his battalion to make the attack. The task was to climb the 850-foot mountain and take the outpost from German soldiers. “I knew if I deployed on a wide range, we were [going to] suffer heavy casualties,” he said. “So I decided that we would take a vertical draw up the mountain. We were up like [single] file, one behind the other. We were able to reach the top with a limited enemy opposition, and get 87 [men] on top of the mountain. We swept down and then drove the Germans off.”

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Stanley (left), 735th Supply Chain Operations Group unit deployment manager, asks retired U.S. Army Col. Edgar Wood, 633rd Medical Group volunteer, for directions at the U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, at Langley Air Force Base, July 16. Wood has been a part of the Retiree Volunteer Program for the last 14 years after serving 32 years in the Army.

Following a long pause, he continued with a crackle in his voice and pride in his eyes, gazing into the distance. “I got on the radio, called the battalion and told them, ‘Mount Porchia belongs to Uncle Sam and no force on earth is gonna drive us off,’” he said. After the victory at Mount Porchia, Italy, Wood and his unit continued to ﬁght until the end of the war in 1945. He spent the remainder of his time traveling the world until retiring after 32 years of service. Because Wood was used to being in constant motion, after his retirement as a colonel, he continued to do odd jobs for 26 years. Then, he heard about the Langley hospital’s volunteer program. “When you retire, you get a lot of time sitting in a chair, and I wasn’t ﬁt for that. I’m used to being busy doing things,” he said. “So I talked to somebody who was a volunteer, and as soon as I heard what it was, I came over and made an application and I was appointed that day. Since then, I’ve been working as a volunteer at the Langley hospital information desk.”

Wood is now “95 and four months” old. According to him, he is the oldest retiree and the only Army vet currently volunteering at the Langley hospital. He looks forward to volunteering at the hospital every Tuesday. “I continue to do it because it’s something to do, and it’s helping other people,” he said. He paused, and silence ﬁlled the air as if the world had stopped to listen to the quiet voice of the proud veteran. “It’s a great program. You handle the whole hospital, and you save the patients time in locating the places they want to go to be treated,” he said. “Whether it’s military [personnel] or dependent, if they are authorized to come in and receive treatment, and they want the information, I’m there to provide it for them. It feels good; whenever you help someone, you have a good feeling.” He smiled, the creases around his eyes and mouth deepening. As he left the waiting room, he slowly eased his way back to man his post at the information desk, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the hospital, taking his familiar place amid the action.

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