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+DJHO DQQRXQFHV FLYLOLDQ IXUORXJK GD\ UHGXFWLRQ From American Forces Press Service Hundreds of thousands of Department of Defense civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Aug. 6 Here is the complete text of the secretary’s announcement: When I announced my decision on May 14 to impose furloughs of up to 11 days on civilian employees to help close the budget gap caused by sequestration, I also said we would do everything possible to find the money to reduce furlough days for our people. With the end of the fiscal year next month, managers across the DOD are making final decisions necessary to ensure we make the $37 billion spending cuts mandated by sequestration, while also doing everything possible to limit damage to military readiness and our workforce. We are joined in this regard by managers in non-defense agencies who are also working to accommodate sequestration cuts while minimizing mission damage. As part of that effort at the Department of Defense, I am announcing today that, thanks to the DOD’s efforts to identify savings and help from Congress, we will reduce the total numbers of furlough days for DOD civilian employees from 11 to six. When sequestration took effect on March 1, DOD faced shortfalls of more than $30 billion in its budget for day-to-
“Thanks to the DOD’s efforts to identify savings and help from Congress, we will reduce the total numbers of furlough days for DOD civilian employees from 11 to six.” — Chuck Hagel Defense Secretary Courtesy photo
day operating costs because of sequestration and problems with wartime funding. At that point we faced the very real possibility of unpaid furloughs for civilian employees of up to 22 days. As early as January, DOD leaders began making painful and far reaching changes to close this shortfall: civilian hiring freezes, layoffs of temporary workers, significant cuts in facilities maintenance and more. We also sharply cut training and maintenance. The Air Force stopped flying in many squadrons, the Navy kept ships in port and the Army cancelled training events. These actions have seriously reduced military readiness. By early May, even after taking these steps, we still faced day-to-day budgetary shortfalls of $11 billion. At that point I decided that cutting any deeper into training and maintenance would jeopardize our core readiness mission and national security, which is why I announced furloughs of 11 days.
VISIT FROM PAGE 2 “We have always had an incredibly strong faith in our civilian work force,” said Westphal. “This furlough situation is something very negative, and an ineffective way to deal with the future ahead.” Westphal followed with assurances that the secretary of defense noticed this shortfall and has put substantial efforts into finding a way to pull back from further furloughs. Westphal said measures have been taken to evenly disperse Department of Defense spending across the services. “We are in the throes of a fiscal dilemma. There was a point where the Army was projected to run out of money by the end of the fiscal year due to our major contribution
Hoping to be able to reduce furloughs, we submitted a large reprogramming proposal to Congress in May, asking them to let us move funds from acquisition accounts into day-to-day operating accounts. Congress approved most of this request in late July, and we are working with them to meet remaining needs. We are also experiencing less than expected costs in some areas, such as transportation of equipment out of Afghanistan. Where necessary, we have taken aggressive action to transfer funds among services and agencies. And the furloughs have saved us money. As a result of these management initiatives, reduced costs and reprogramming from Congress, we have determined that we can make some improvements in training and readiness and still meet the sequestration cuts. The Air Force has begun flying again in key squadrons, the Army has increased funding for organizational training at selected units, and the Navy has restarted some maintenance
to the mission in Afghanistan,” said Westphal. “Thanks to the secretary of defense, Congress allowed us to redistribute defense spending more evenly to solve the problem.” Regardless of Congress’s decision, Westphal still believes the number-one influence on stopping furloughs comes from each individual base. “We went to all our commanders and said they need to do everything possible to shift as much to next year, which has given back a few days of furloughs,” said Westphal. “Our next job is to accept [furloughs are] not the right tool, and to find other ways to solve the budget issue and not let this happen again.” Westphal added that the president’s plans have extended the budget cuts over a longer period of time, which re-
and ordered deployments that otherwise would not have happened. While we are still depending on furlough savings, we will be able to make up our budgetary shortfall in this fiscal year with fewer furlough days than initially announced. This has been one of the most volatile and uncertain budget cycles the Department of Defense has ever experienced. Our fiscal planning has been conducted under a cloud of uncertainty with the imposition of sequestration and changing rules as Congress made adjustments to our spending authorities. As we look ahead to fiscal year 2014, less than two months away, the Department of Defense still faces major fiscal challenges. If Congress does not change the Budget Control Act, DOD will be forced to cut an additional $52 billion in FY 2014, starting on October 1. This represents 40 percent more than this year’s sequester-mandated cuts of $37 billion. Facing this uncertainty, I cannot be sure what will happen next year, but I want to assure our civilian employees that we will do everything possible to avoid more furloughs. I want to thank our civilian workers for their patience and dedication during these extraordinarily tough times, and for their continued service and devotion to our department and our country. I know how difficult this has been for all of you and your families. Your contribution to national security is invaluable, and I look forward to one day putting this difficult period behind us. Thank you and God bless you and your families.
duces the severity of the cuts each year and allows the natural rate of attrition for the Army to decrease the total force. Westphal hopes this means less furlough days or other negative responses from cropping up in the future. Westphal concluded with sharing his appreciation for all civil servants, and his faith in the Army. “Public service, uniformed or not, is an honorable profession, and I think we are blessed to have so many people who are willing to sacrifice by putting their life on the line and providing service to the American people,” said Westphal. “We have a tremendous tradition of great productivity, and I think we are going to rely more on TRADOC, our civilians and the rest of the total force to weather the effects of sequestration.”
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The 633rd Force Support Squadron recently began participation in the Air Force Personnel Center’s “MyAirForceLifeâ€? mobile application, providing Service members with information about various services across Langley Air Force Base, Va. Once users install the app, which is available on Apple iOS and Google Android devices, they can access features including hours of operation and locations of FSS facilities and services, including GPS integration, and other events happening on base. Services covered in the “MyAirForceLifeâ€? app include the base’s FSS-operated dining establishments and eateries, Outdoor Recreation, Information, Tickets and Tours, Eaglewood Golf Course, ďŹ tness centers, youth programs, and the Airman and Family Readiness Center. “This mobile app gives force support squadrons tools to better communicate facilities and activities offered on base,â€? said James Anderson, the AFPC Services Integrated Marketing and Branding Branch chief. “Additionally, customers will be familiar with and are more likely to download a branded consolidated application that provides information about bases throughout the Air Force.â€? Capt. John Scheuren and Eric Deagle, 633rd FSS Marketing visual information
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specialists, manage Langley’s information in the app, and said customer response has been positive, giving the community an easy-to-navigate, “one-stop shop� for information on the go. “When customers want to know where something is, need an address or are curious about a menu, they can just open the app,� Deagle said. “It gives our customers the information they need on a device they always have with them.� “Our leadership’s biggest priority for marketing is to help Airmen and their families stay informed about all their opportunities, whether it’s by using Facebook, the website or most recently the app,� Scheuren added. “This app is a game-changer in
bringing us closer to that goal.â€? “MyAirForceLifeâ€? also integrates nonappropriated fund (NAF) job listings, allowing users to search for available jobs by facility, Anderson explained. Users can also rate facilities, save contact information directly to their contact list or phone book, and call or e-mail facilities by clicking on the link. In the future, Scheuren said the app will ideally support push notiďŹ cations, sending real-time updates about events and offers to app users. Additionally, plans for social media integration are in the works. “There are so many possibilities with this app. One day, we may even be able to use this as a vehicle for commanders to
Story at a Glance The 633rd Force Support Squadron recently began participation in the Air Force Personnel Center's "MyAirForceLife" mobile application, providing Service members with information about various services across Langley Air Force Base. Once users install the app, which is available on Apple iOS and Google Android devices, they can access features including hours of operation and locations of FSS facilities and services, including GPS integration, and other events happening on base.
deliver messages to personnel and families,â€? he said. “We’re just beginning to see the potential for what we hope the app will become.â€? More than 20 Air Force bases are now live on the “MyAirForceLifeâ€? app, with 25 more planning to add content. Eventually, every Air Force installation will participate in the program. “It’s useful beyond Langley. Say you [go on temporary duty] to another base, or even [permanently change station],â€? Scheuren said. “You may not know where things are, but you can ďŹ nd the information easily with the app.â€? Airmen interested in seeing their base added to the “MyAirForceLifeâ€? app should contact their installation’s force support squadron. For more information about the “MyAirForceLifeâ€? mobile app and force support squadron morale, welfare and readiness activities, visit service’s website at www.myairforcelife.com. Editor’s Note: Staff Sgt. Ian Hoachlander contributed to this report.
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President Obama nominates James to become next Air Force secretary From American Forces Press Service President Barack Obama announcedAug. 1 that Deborah Lee James is his choice to become the next secretary of the Air Force. “Deborah’s strong record of public service and leadership in the private sector makes her uniquely qualified to be my nominee for secretary of the Air Force,” Obama said in a White House news release. “I look forward to working with her to keep our Air Force the very best in the world and to keep faith with our extraordinary Air Force personnel and their families.” If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Lee will succeed previous Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, who served as Air Force’s top civilian for the past five years. Donley retired June 21 after 35 years of public service. Eric Fanning, undersecretary of the Air Force, is serving as actingAir Force secretary until Donley’s replacement is confirmed. James is president of the technology and engineering sector at Science Applications International Corporation, a position she has held since 2013. From 2004 to
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The Commissary Rewards Card will celebrate its one-year anniversary Aug. 8 by releasing a mobile application for its users. The app will allow commissary patrons to access their rewards account, select coupons and review clipped, redeemed and expired coupons, as well as allow shoppers to locate commissaries worldwide and access specific store information, such as phone number and address.
The Commissary Rewards Card Program will celebrate its one-year anniversary Aug. 8 by releasing a new mobile application for its users. “[The app] will be available from the app store Aug. 8 for customers who use the iPhone or iPad,” said Marye Carr, DeCA’s Rewards Card program manager. “The app will allow you to access your account, select coupons and review clipped, redeemed and expired coupons – making it even easier to put your coupons to work for you.” An Android version of the app will become available in the future, said Carr. Carr said the app also allows shoppers to locate commissaries worldwide and access specific store information such as phone number and address. These added capabilities enhance the usefulness of the Commissary Rewards Card, which gives customers access to digital coupons redeemable at any commissary, said Carr.
“The Commissary Rewards Card provides a great asset to our busy, budget-conscious customers,” said Director of Sales Randy Chandler. “Our shoppers want to save time, effort and money, plus reduce their reliance on paper coupons that have to be clipped and carried.” More than 800,000 cards have been registered by shoppers, who have downloaded more than 8 million coupons so far. That means bigger savings for patrons, on top of the commissary’s routine savings of 30 percent or more. “It’s not unusual for the Commissary Rewards Card to offer more than 120 coupons at any given time,” said Carr. “Check in daily for new coupons. Honestly, if you’re not using your card, you’re throwing money away.” Carr said many customers find it handy to print a list of their coupons to help them keep track of their savings. “The card provides another way to save, in addition to your paper coupons,” she said. “Commissary shoppers love coupons, so this is another way to increase buying power.” Using the card is simple, said Carr. Pa-
trons pick up a card at the commissary, visit DeCA’s website to register it and then select and load digital coupons. Then, when the cashier scans the card, the coupons are matched to items purchased and savings are deducted from the bill automatically. Rewards Card digital coupons disappear from the user’s account when they expire or are redeemed. Like paper coupons, they can’t be combined with other coupons on the same item, and they have expiration dates and other redemption terms and conditions. Overseas, digital coupons will not be accepted for up to six months after expiration as paper coupons are, because the coupons are instantly available to all customers worldwide, eliminating the need for extra time to use the coupons. To learn more about the card or sign up to be notified of updates, including new coupon alerts, visit www.commissaries. com/rewards_subscribe.cfm. A customer service hotline can be reached at 855829-6219 or via e-mail at commissarysupport@inmar.com.
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In an effort to balance the tradition of recognizing Army professionalism and being good stewards of limited funds, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command has revamped the way it challenges, chooses and celebrates its best enlisted Soldiers. Due to reduced funding and the requirement to prioritize spending, TRADOC leadership decided to run the competition differently than in previous years. Some of the events, such as the Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills, were graded by the competing Soldier’s unit at their location, and the land navigation event was conducted at the Noncommissioned OfďŹ cer Academy nearest each competitor. “In the past, there would be costs for travel, lodging and per diem for each competitor, and all of the support staff needed to run the competition for an entire week at a location, probably more than 70 people in all,â€? Taylor said. “Now, we cut costs by conducting some events at the competitors’ locations and other events virtually, using technology such as video teleconferencing.â€? The competition’s events included: land navigation, media interviews, the Army Physical Fitness Test, a comprehensive test covering military knowledge and proďŹ ciency in the 10 Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and their nearly 60 subtasks. “These Soldiers were not just challenged physically, but also mentally tested to ensure they are experts in their profession and standards,â€? said Sgt. Maj. Jerry Taylor, TRADOC’s G-3 sergeant major, who also oversaw the competition. Chosen from a ďŹ eld of 17, Sgt. Curtis Bittner, from the Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, Okla., and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Steele, from the Initial Military Training Center of Excellence at Fort Jackson, S.C., were named TRADOC’s best Soldier and noncommissioned ofďŹ cer, respectively, during a video teleconference
Chosen from a ďŹ eld of 17, Sgt. Curtis Bittner, from the Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, Okla., and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Steele, from the Initial MilitaryTraining Center of Excellence at Fort Jackson, S.C., were named TRADOC’s best Soldier and noncommissioned ofďŹ cer, respectively, during a video-teleconference hosted at TRADOC headquarters, with 11 units throughout across the United States. hosted at TRADOC headquarters, with 11 units throughout across the United States. Before the winners were announced, Gen. Robert W. Cone, TRADOC commanding general, emphasized although the announcement was done via VTC, the recognition was no less important. “I’d like to congratulate each and every one of you for aspiring to compete – to be the man or woman in the arena – to step forward and say ‘I’m going to take a shot at this,’â€? Cone said. “I will guarantee you just because of your participation and just because of the preparation you have made, you are, in fact, a better Soldier or noncommissioned ofďŹ cer and your units are better for having had this experience.â€? After the winners were announced,
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U.S. Army Sgt. Curtis Bittner, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's 2013 Soldier of the Year, meets a selection board via video teleconference. Like all Soldiers competing for the coveted title of Soldier of the Year, Bittner completed events including: land navigation, media interviews, a Physical FitnessTest, a military knowledge test, and proďŹ ciency in the 10 WarriorTasks and Battle Drills and their nearly 60 subtasks. Assigned to B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery, Bittner represented the Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill, Okla.
Steele said he still wasn’t sure if he could put into words how it felt to take the title of TRADOC’s 2013 NCO of the Year. “It’ll take a while for it to sink in, but I’m extremely excited and happy to represent Fort Jackson this week,â€? Steele said. Bittner, TRADOC’s 2013 Soldier of the Year, said there is a lot of hands-on training that goes into the competition, in addition to the missions that must still be completed within each competitor’s unit. However, setting the example for his Soldiers is what kept him motivated. “The Soldiers below me get to see how far you can really go. I look forward to the next level, and I plan on winning it all,â€? said Bittner. The culminating event was the ďŹ nal
“In the past, there would be costs for travel, lodging and per diem for each competitor, and all of the support staff needed to run the competition for an entire week at a location, probably more than 70 people in all. Now, we cut costs by conducting some events at the competitors’ locations and other events virtually, using technology such as video teleconferencing.� — Sgt. Maj. Jerry Taylor TRADOC’s G-3 sergeant major
board appearance. Steele and Bittner, along with the other competitors, took turns answering questions from a board of senior noncommissioned ofďŹ cers, including Taylor and TRADOC Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey. Although their chairs were seemingly right in front of the board, each competitor was also facing a camera in a VTC room at their home station. Dailey said ďŹ nding cost savings in annual competitions like the TRADOC NCO and Soldier of the Year is important for the Army operating under tough ďŹ nancial conditions. “This is important not only for the Soldiers that win, but to resonate across the command with their leaders, peers, fellow Soldiers and noncommissioned ofďŹ cers because this builds esprit de corps,â€? Dailey said. “This is part of the Army Profession and it sends the message that we are still an Army Profession, and even during a time of limited resources, we can do what our nation asks [of us].â€? Steele and Bittner will now represent TRADOC against other competitors from across the Army – in person – during the Best Warrior Competition held Oct. 15-17 at Fort Lee, Va.
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Contractors place the Orion Space Capsule aboard a Navy vessel for transport at Fort Eustis, Aug. 7.The capsule had a stopover at Eustis before being moved to Norfolk for testing.
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were using Prime. “The first thing TRICARE beneficiaries should know about the reduction in the number of Prime service areas is that it doesn’t mean they’re losing their TRICARE benefit,” said Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. “Next, it’s important to remember this change does not affect most of the more than 5 million people using TRICARE Prime, and [it affects] none of our active duty members and their families.” All affected beneficiaries will receive a letter this month following up on their initial notification to ensure they have the time and information to make important decisions about their future health care options, officials said. Current details on Prime service areas and the option for beneficiaries to sign for email updates are available at www. tricare.mil/PSA. A ZIP code tool is available to help beneficiaries determine if they live in an affected area. As always, officials noted, TRICARE beneficiaries still are covered by TRICARE Standard. For those living within 100 miles
“The first thing TRICARE beneficiaries should know about the reduction in the number of Prime service areas is that it doesn’t mean they’re losing their TRICARE benefit.” — Dr. Jonathan Woodson assistant secretary of defense for health affairs
of a remaining Prime service area, re-enrolling in Prime may be an option, depending on availability. To do this, beneficiaries must waive their drive-time standards, and may have to travel long distances for primary and specialty care. “I urge all impacted beneficiaries to carefully consider their health care options – they should talk them over with family
members and their current health care provider,” Woodson said. “Many beneficiaries may be able to continue with their current provider using the Standard benefit. Being close to your health care team usually offers the best and safest access to care.” Those enrolled in TRICARE Prime are assigned a primary care provider who manages their health care. Retirees pay an annual enrollment fee and have low out-of-pocket costs under this plan. TRICARE Standard is an open-choice option with no monthly premiums and no need for referrals, but it has cost shares and an annual deductible. The Prime service areas being eliminated are not close to existing military treatment facilities or base realignment and closure sites, officials said. Prolonged protests resulted in a staggered transition, they added, and all Prime service areas were retained until all three new regional contracts were in place. The West region completed the transition April 1. To provide affected beneficiaries with enough time to plan, DoD officials elected to delay the Prime service area reductions until Oct. 1.
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Members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force visit with 1st Fighter Wing and 192nd Fighter Wing representatives at Langley Air Force Base, Aug. 5.The NCSAF is an independent commission appointed by the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act and is tasked with reviewing the Air Force’s structure to determine possible changes to meet future mission and funding challenges.
Langley’s network migration to AFNet is scheduled for Aug. 19 From the 633rd Communications Squadron The network migration of Langley Air Force Base to the unified Air Force Network (AFNet) is scheduled to begin Aug. 19 and projected to be completed in two months. The goal of the migration is to combine all individual Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard networks into one. To prepare for the migration, here is what users should look for: ■ Users will be migrated in two phases: Computers in phase one; e-mail accounts in phase two. ■ Computers are typically switched during the first week of the migration. ■ Due to Langley’s large number of customers, individual user and organizational e-mail accounts will migrate over seven blocks, typically occurring during evening and weekend hours, following the computer migration phase. ■ Users will be notified of specific dates and times with a yellow “eAdvisory” at 72 hours, and a red “eAdvisory” 24 hours prior to migration. ■ Practice good information management and reduce the size of your mailbox
by moving older e-mails to locally stored personal folders. Accounts exceeding size limits cannot be migrated, and are unable to send or receive messages. ■ Read and keep all migration-related information and previous eAdvisories. Look for 633rd Communications Focal Point generated e-mails outlining schedule changes and specific user instructions and actions. ■ Read and download a copy of the Migration User Guidelines on the Air Force Portal. ■ View the Migration Orientation Videos located in the migration tool kit also on the AF Portal. Users should also be prepared for occasional service interruptions as migrations progress, and expect to restore some features to computer desktop environment, such as Outlook preferences, SharePoint access and drive mapping. Refer to the AFNet migration tool kit for the most current updates, information and migration-related advisories. If you are deploying, in possession of a government furnished laptop, Blackberry or WinMobile device, or have any computer or network related questions, please contact CFP directly.
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Gold Star family member Kenzie McDougall (above) and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May (below) ride passenger with Patriot Guard Riders. Gold Star family members from across the Hampton Roads area gathered in Hampton to enjoy a free Peninsula Pilots baseball game, Aug. 3. Donn Weaver, a Gold Star family member, organized the event with the help of with Fort Eustis Survivor Outreach Services. Photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill
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ABOVE: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May,Training and Doctrine Command Initial MilitaryTraining Center of Excellence deputy commander, escorts Erline Wimberly, a Gold Star family member, off the field at a Peninsula Pilots baseball game in Hampton, Aug. 3. BELOW: U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May,Training and Doctrine Command Initial MilitaryTraining Center of Excellence deputy commander, greets Gold Star family members, who were offered free admission to a Peninsula Pilots baseball game in Hampton, Aug. 3.
A military lifestyle brings with it a heavy responsibility for family members; the realization that one day their beloved Service member might have to pay the ultimate price for the protection of this country. When tragedy strikes and that possibility becomes reality, the Survivor Outreach Services at Fort Eustis are there to help the family of the fallen Service member with all of the planning and counseling they need to cope with their loss. Created in February 2008 by concerned family members and a military panel, SOS aims to build a unified support program which embraces and reassures survivors they are continually linked to the Army family for as long as they wish, said Rochelle Crockett, SOS programs manager. “Our desire is to bring family members together who have endured this struggle,” said Crockett. “We aren’t here to pressure families or to force them to talk about their feelings – we just want them to know their loss won’t ever be forgotten.” Crockett shared examples which she said prove the connection and joy the community of survivors have found with one another.
“Last year for one of our potlucks, we had enough funding to provide a caterer,” she said. “The family members contacted me and asked me to keep the money because they wanted to bring the food and share it with each other.” These events are not exclusive to the area around Fort Eustis either. Crockett makes sure to travel to Norfolk every quarter to meet with survivors in the Tidewater Community. “While we have a larger Army population near Fort Eustis, there are still families by Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach that deserve our attention,” said Crockett. “This is a family without boundaries or borders.” In order to aid as many survivors as possible, Crockett works with the National Gold Star Family Registry. More commonly known as Gold Star, it tracks and catalogs the stories and memories of fallen Service members back to World War II. Gold Star families are the surviving families of a fallen hero.
“Our desire is to o bring family members togetherr who have endured this strugglle. We aren’t here to pressure familiies or to force them to talk abou ut their feelings – we just want them m to know their loss won’t ever bee forgotten.” —R Rochelle Crockett Surviv vor Outreach Services programs manager One such union bettween Gold Star and SOS took place July 3, 3 in Hampton, when Donn Weaver, a Golld Star family member, worked with Cro ockett and the Peninsula Pilots, a local baseball team, to show respect for fallen Seervice members and their families. Weaver, who lost his son, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Todd Weaver, set up plans to have his son and other falllen Service members
honored and remembered during the Pilots’ last game of the season. Weaver and Crockett gathered other Hampton Roads Gold Star families for the event. Melissa McDougall, a Gold Star family member, attended the event and praised Crockett and the other families for their continued support, and their drive to put on events for the families and their fallen heroes. “I really enjoy meeting and being around the other families,” said McDougall, who also threw the first pitch for the game. “The whole community has always been there for me and my kids, and [Crockett] always makes an effort to know how all of us are doing – it truly feels like a family.” When Crockett has the chance, she also expands the community beyond the Army with the the help of Gold Star. Frank Patterson, a Gold Star family member, lost his son, U.S. Marine Sgt. Jayton Patterson, and although his son was not in the Army, he never feels excluded from the group. “This community’s love has no bound-
Created in February 2008 by concerned fam mily members and a military panel, Survivor Outreach Services at Fort Eustis aims to build a unified support program which embraces and reassures survivors they are continually linked d to the Army family for as long as they wish.
aries,” said Patterson. “No matter which service the heroes belong to, the family accepts and welcomes everyone.” The message of unity is not exclusive to Crockett or the Gold Star family members. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Bradley May, Training and Doctrine Command Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, joined Crockett at the Pilots’ game to speak with the families. “I always look forward to one-on-one time with the families to personally tell them their nation respects their sacrifice,” said May. U.S. Army Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, agreed with May and hopes to make these visits regularly. “I plan on coming out here again next year to join the families in remembering their fallen,” said Galbraith. “I want them to know what an honor it is to have them in our community.” Military families realize that someday, they might receive the worst possible news; their Service member has paid the ultimate price for their freedom. But no matter how alone they might feel, Crockett, May, Weaver and others stand ready to accept them into their family and support them through their tragedy.
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Melissa McDougall, a Gold Star family member, throws the first pitch at the Peninsula Pilots baseball game, Aug. 3.
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Swimmers and families from across the Hampton Roads area visited Fort Eustis for the annual Virginia Peninsula Swimming Union and Greater Peninsula Swimming Association championships, Aug. 3. Approximately 1,000 swimmers and families attended the weekend-long event.
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Championship swim meets make a splash at Fort Eustis By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The tense silence in the pool house broke as swimmers dove in to claim a place for the freestyle swim, as family members cheered them on. This is one of many races held during The Greater Peninsula Swimming Association and Virginia Peninsula Swimming Union championship swim meets at the Fort Eustis aquatic center. For the past three decades, Fort Eustis has hosted swim meets in support of the community's swim clubs. Combined, the GPSA and VPSU swim meet championships bring roughly 1,000 swimmers and their families to the aquatic center. Amanda Cull, 733rd Force Support Division aquatic center manager, has been a part of the event for many years, and enjoys working with the community. "From around 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., I'm running around making sure everyone is safe and the meets are progressing as scheduled," said Cull. "It is a very exciting event and I look forward to it every year." Cull has every reason to be excited – these championships are the largest events held at the aquatic center each year, and it is a great opportunity to work with the community and strengthen relationships between Fort Eustis and the entire Hampton Roads area. Lori Sprott, GPSA city meet director, or-
ganized the event with Cull, and appreciates what Fort Eustis has to offer to the swimmers and their families. "The facilities here at Fort Eustis are ideal for this kind of event," said Sprott. "With so much deck space and room outside for the families, swimmers and families don't have to worry about missing a race or not being able to see the action." The aquatic center's balcony and sideline bleachers allow audience members a full view of the action without interfering with swim-meet officials. Additionally, the grassy area behind the center allows participants room to set up pavilions for use in between races, instead of having the entire league fill up the center itself. Keith Morrow, 733rd Mission Support Group deputy commander and father of four swimmers, attended the event and praised the aquatic center for its capabilities and accessibility. "This pool is one of very few that can handle such a large amount of swimmers," said Morrow. "Additionally, it is a great way to show the community what the Army has to offer and how willing the installation is to support their activities." With the aquatic center's accessibility to the community, spacious decks, balconies and the installation's assistance, it is no wonder that Cull, Morrow and Sprott all look forward to diving into next year's championships.
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Nancy Carlson scoffed at the threat of skin cancer most of her life. “In my 20s I didn’t think much of it, it was like a joke...” Carlson, a military spouse, now knows that skin cancer is no laughing matter. She has had more than 30 basal cell carcinoma lesions removed, endured numerous treatments and visits a dermatologist every six months. She knows firsthand the sun’s UV radiation can do damage that will last a lifetime. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. In the last three decades, more people were diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined, and more than 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet radiation from the sun. “This can happen to anyone,” Carlson said. “It doesn’t matter if you have dark pigmentation or light like me.” Although Carlson now protects herself from the sun, this was not always the case; the UV damage to her skin started at a young age. “I grew up in the ‘70s, and we really didn’t use sunblock back then,” she said. “As a child, I was at the pool all the time and would just burn. My friend’s father always called me ‘Red’.” Maj. Kristen Toren, McDonald Army Health Center chief of dermatology, explained that over time, UV radiation can cause skin damage that may not immediately be noticed. “Everyone has to be careful [of] sun exposure,” she said “Even intermittent exposure, especially if experienced early in life, can lead to damage that unfortunately won’t be seen until later.” Years later, Carlson recalls how she realized she had skin cancer. “During spring break from college, I was looking at a magazine article about skin cancer and suddenly it dawned on me,” she said. “I went to the dermatologist, he removed [the
cancerous basal cell lesion] and said not to worry about it.” Unfortunately, Carlson did have to worry about it; the lesion grew back. “I was working as a new nurse and the place the lesion had been removed from started to ooze. It leaked through my white uniform,” she said. “A patient noticed and asked about it. When I pulled the shirt back to show him, he said ‘Oh my goodness, you need to go see a doctor.’ The lesion was the size of a quarter, which is big for a basal cell. Since then, I have had a couple of them a year and it’s gotten progressively worse.” Toren explained that it’s important for a patient to be closely monitored after a cancerous lesion is removed. “Once we know a person has had one, there is a chance more could develop,” she said. “In most cases, second or third lesions develop within the first few years. We watch closely in the first year and the patient has yearly follow-ups.” Although Carlson has only had basal cells, there are three types of skin cancer: melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Fortunately, Toren said there are ways to detect skin cancer cells, known as the “ABCDs” of melanoma. ■ Asymmetry – The color difference from one side of the lesion to the other. ■ Borders – Moles should have smooth borders. ■ Color irregularity – Black, red, blue - anything not a typical brown color.
Methods to help protect against skin cancer: • Apply sunscreen or sunblock 30 minutes before sun exposure. • Put on at least one ounce of sunscreen or sunblock. • Wear sun protective clothing that covers skin. • Reapply sunscreen or sunblock every two hours. • Avoid the high peak UV times of the day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nancy Carlson, a military spouse, shows some of the scars from removal of cancerous lesions on her skin, July 16 at Fort Eustis. In the last three decades, more people were diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined and more than 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with ultraviolet radiation from the sun. ■ Diameter – A mole should not typically be bigger than a pencil eraser. “When it comes to squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, you’re looking for lesions that are red and crusty on sun exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, scalp, ears, forearms and chest,” said Toren. “Lesions can look like an ordinary pimple, bug bite or ingrown hair, but it does not go away. If it’s there more than a month it should be evaluated.” If a person suspects they have skin cancer or notices anything out of the ordinary, Toren said they should contact a doctor. “Get evaluated by your primary care doctor and they will make a referral to dermatology if it’s something to worry about,” said Toren. “The standard treatment is procedural intervention to make sure the atypical cells are removed or destroyed. There are various methods to ensure the skin cancer is gone.” Throughout her lifetime, Carlson has experienced most of the skin cancer treatment methods.
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dangerous summer hazards, common during summer months marked with holidays, vacations and cookouts. Driving defensively, avoiding alcohol prior to driving and getting proper rest are key to having a mishap-free summer. ■Check before your trek. Regular maintenance such as tune-ups, oil changes, battery checks and tire rotations go a long way toward preventing breakdowns and mishaps before they happen. Be sure to inspect a vehicle’s tires, wiper blades, uid levels, lights and coolant levels. ■Avoid boating blunders. Using watercraft while under the inu-
ence of alcohol is highly dangerous. Nearly 57 percent of boating accidents can be attributed to operator error, causing 651 deaths and 3,000 injuries, and totaling more than $38 million in damages in 2012 alone. Leave alcohol on the shore, watch local weather reports and use and maintain correct safety equipment. ■Grab your gear. Personal protective equipment can reduce the number and severity of injuries and illnesses while participating in dangerous activities. When riding a motorcycle or boating, always wear the proper protective gear. ■Protect your pet. Try not to walk your pet during the day’s highest heat and humidity. If your pet shows signs of heat stress, like heavy panting, dry or bright red gums, thick drool, vomiting, diarrhea or wobbly legs, move it to a cool place and drape a damp towel over its body. It is also important to never leave a pet in the car. Even with cracked windows, interior temperatures can rise by 19 F in as little as seven minutes, and on a hot day, that can be deadly. ■Watch the weather. Across the country, major weather events can affect millions of Americans with oods, property destruction and power outages. Remain vigilant and prepared with a disaster kit to stay ahead of the storm.
my face was swollen.� Because Carlson has been through so much, she is now adamant about sun protection. “When I go to Water Country I wear [special] long sleeve shirts [that have UV protection], I have a big umbrella I use at my kids’ soccer games, I try and protect myself more and I make sure my children always have sunblock on,� she said. Toren provided some additional sun protection tips. “The best rules of thumb are to put sunscreen on 30 minutes in advance and reapply every two hours,� she said. “Also try to avoid the high peak UV times of the day,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and use sun-protective clothing.� Skin cancer is a huge part of Carlson’s lifestyle. Despite using sun protection, she will have to see a dermatologist for the rest of her life. “Every six months [I see a doctor], but if I spot something, I go sooner,� she said. “I’ve had to deal with this for so long I can’t imagine what life would be like without [cancer]. It’s just something I deal with.� The sun can cause damage that will last a lifetime. Having skin cancer has been, and continues to be, a way of life for Nancy Carlson, but she hopes it doesn’t have to be this way for everyone.
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With the ďŹ nal month of summer in full swing, the Critical Days of Summer campaign at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., is in its home stretch. While the campaign ends Sept. 4, the 633rd Safety OfďŹ ce said safety is always a top concern, and Service members should follow these tips to ensure your summer ends on a fun, safe note. â– Stay healthy and hydrated. Dehydration occurs when the body lacks the water necessary to properly perform physically, physiologically and mentally, leading to increased heart rate, headaches, fatigue, confusion and dizziness. â– Keep it cool. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 650 Americans die of preventable heat-related conditions each year. Symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion include profuse sweating, fatigue, thirst, muscle cramps, headaches, weakness, and nausea. In the hot, summer weather, it’s important to keep body temperatures stable by wearing light, loose-ďŹ tting clothing, seeking shade when possible and avoiding extended time outside during the hottest time of the day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. â– Drive defensively. Vehicle accidents are arguably one of the most
CANCER FROM PAGE 16 “I think I’ve had every type of procedure that’s out there,â€? she said. “I’ve had [two kinds of topical skin treatments], surgical removal of lesions as well as having them burned, scraped or frozen off.â€? Although she has had many treatments, Carlson thought the topical ones were the worst. “I [spread the treatment] on my face; it’s a topical cream that reacts where you have damaged skin cells,â€? she said. “My whole face reacted, it was dreadful, it was bright red like I had been burned in a ďŹ re, I had scabbing, really bad peeling and
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Funded Legal Education Program The Office of the Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Twenty-five active-duty commissioned officers will be selected to attend law school at government expense. Selectees will attend school in the fall of 2014, while remaining on active duty. This program is open to commissioned officers in the ranks of second lieutenant through captain. Interested officers can contact Maj. Michael Kavanagh at michael.kavanagh@us.army.mil or 501-5778.
Home Buying and Selling Seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office is sponsoring a Home Buying Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 13, and a Home Selling Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 15. Both seminars will take place at the Civil Engineer Division conference room at Bldg. 1407, Washington Blvd. Industry experts will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The seminars are free and open to the public. Please RSVP at least three business days prior to attending the seminar of your choice. To register, call 878-2977/5687/5579.
Movies Under the Stars Fort Eustis’ Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host its Movies Under the Stars series at sunset Aug. 14 at Murphy Field. Come out and join us for a free showing of “Odd Life of Timothy Green” on the outdoor screen. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family and friends. Other activities will include bounce houses, and food and beverage concessions. For more information, call 878-3329.
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. 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.
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 useTRICARE Online to schedule an appointment through Sept. 13. For more info, visit http://mcdonald.narmc.amedd.army.mil.
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.
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-carts, 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, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general. The buffet lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Maj.Tameka Bowser at tameka. bowser@us.army.mil or call (301) 455-1595
Soldier and Family Readiness Soldier and Family Readiness classes and briefings for August will include: ■ Baby and Me Play Group – Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. at 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, and registration is open until Aug. 15. ■ Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Aug. 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. Lunch is not provided. ■ 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. ■ Instructor/Facilitator Training – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 26-29. Registration is required
■ Job Search Strategies – 10 to 11 a.m., on 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. ■ Rear Detachment Commander/Family Readiness Group Training – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12 and 13. ■ Time to Serve:The Volunteer Experience – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 28. Registration is required. ■ Volunteer Management for Family Readiness Leaders/Liaisons – 10 to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 15. 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 experienced riders who own a motorcycle and have completed the Beginner Rider’s Course. The course grading system is pass or fail. Riders must be properly licensed with a valid state inspection, registration and proper insurance. Proof of ownership is required and borrowed bikes will not be allowed. To register, e-mail usaf.jble.633-abw.mbx.eustis-safetyoffice@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course date, first and last name, rank, age, last four digits of social security number, branch of service, unit, and phone number. For more information, call 878-3740, ext. 222 or 228.
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 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 Aug. 14 is: ■ Friday – Range 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) ■ Saturday and Sunday – No scheduled ranges ■ Monday andTuesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) ■ Wednesday – Range BTRACS, 1, 2, 3 (7 a.m. to 4 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.
Picnic on the patio Join us for a picnic on the patio from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in August at the Fort Eustis Club weather permitting.The cost is $10 per person, and menu items will include chilled pineapple-avocado gazpacho soup, barbecued pork spare ribs, smoked turkey legs, hot dogs, salad, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, cole slaw and peach and blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. For more information, call 878-5700.
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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 through 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 7p.m. ■ Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Teen Leadership Summit 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 youths ages 13 to 18 and will give teens lifeskills 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.
Available Langley Chapel positions The Langley Chapel has part-time vacancies for a Protestant Contemporary Service Worship Leader for the 10:15 a.m. service, and a Protestant Traditional Service Music Director for the 8:30 a.m. service. Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience at a church or chapel program. Three Letters of Recommendation and an interview with the Chaplain in charge of protestant ministries are required and should be scheduled on or before Aug. 26. Those interested can pick up the proper paperwork at the Langley Chapel Annex administrative office, and applications must be submitted to the chapel by 4 p.m. Aug. 27. Public bid opening will be in the chapel annex conference room at 10 a.m. on Aug. 28. For more information, contact Chaplain [Capt.] Joel Kornegay at 764-6709.
RunningWorkshop The Langley Health and Wellness Center is holding a hands-on running workshop at the base theater at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Aug. 22. Dr. [Lt. Col.] Antonio Eppolito, an 18-year U.S. Air Force running team member, will focus on aerobic development, preventing injury and mobility for improving performance. For more information about the workshop, contact anne. jennings.ctr@us.af.mil
School and sports physical day The 633rd Medical Group will be holding a school and sports physical day Aug. 21 at the Family Health and Pediatric Clinic. Service members enrolled inTRICARE 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.
Langley Community Center events Please see below for 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
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ministrators throughout the world. For those interested in applying, accession packages are due Sept 13. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Irene Mitchell at 764-8203.
Anger management classes Anger management classes will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug 12, 19 and 26 at the Langley Health and Wellness Center. These classes examine causes of anger-management difficulties and ways to manage it effectively. For information or to register, call Ms. Aillen Ford at 764-6840.
‘Get Connected’ 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 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.
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 Capt. Ioan Dumitrascu and Capt. Joel Kornegay at 764-7847.
Langley Housing road closure 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.
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.
Medical Service Corps applications The Medical Service Corps (MSC) has more than 1,000 Air Force officers who serve as professional healthcare ad-
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.
Langley Club events 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.
IDEA and PECI Program suspension In an effort to support the Airmen Powered by Innovation initiative, the vice chief of staff of the Air Force has suspended the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness (IDEA) and the Productivity Enhancing Capital Investment (PECI) Programs, effective June 1. Procedures on submitting ideas through this new initiative can be found on the Air Force Portal. Ideas previously submitted through IDEA Program Data System (IPDS) are still being processed. For ideas still open for members who submitted while assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, contact Michelle Johnson at 764-7637 or michelle.johnson.2@us.af.mil. If an idea was submitted while assigned to another base, please contact that installation’s manpower office.
Langley Lanes Fall League Langley Lanes’ Fall League bowling season is set to begin in September. Registration is currently open at Langley Lanes for leagues open to men and women.There are four divisions based on age groups for youths at the Saturday Youth Leagues bowl. For more information, contact Langley Lanes at 7642433.
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Ocean View Beach Park Concerts Start the weekend with live music, children’s activities and more at the “Thank Goodness it’s Ocean View” beach music concert series from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Ocean View Beach Park, 300 W. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk. The concert series is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted (no alcohol or glass). The concert schedule is: ■ Aug. 9 – The Main Event Band ■ Aug. 16 – Mark Roberts and the Breeze ■ Aug. 23 – The Janitors For more information, visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.
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Hampton History Museum Family Day Come out and join us at the Hampton History Museum’s Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 10, at 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. This event is free and open to the public. Learn how to start a fall seed garden, find seeds in fruit, how to grow plants from cuttings and discover the differences between Powhatan and English gardens. For more information, call 727-1610 or visit www. hampton.gov.
Jobs for Veterans Program 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. 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 and 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.
Newport News Parks, Recreation andTourism 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. 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.
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. 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.
urday of each month. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday). For more information, call 825-4750 or visit www. hampton.gov/bbgf.
Port Warwick Concert Series Virginia Health Services presents its annual Summer Concert Series from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at Port Warwick’s Styron Square in Newport News (Jefferson Avenue at Loftis Boulevard). The concerts are free and open to the public. The schedule for August is: ■ Aug. 14 – Big Wide Grin ■ Aug. 21 – Bill Deal’s Rhondels ■ Aug. 28 – The Deloreans For more info, contact Debi Ernest at debi@portwarwick. com, call 223-0284 or visit www.liveonthesquare.org.
Free Admission to Museums Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment of Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across America to honor active-duty military from all services. Free admission is available through Labor Day for active-duty military, National Guard, reservists and their family members (military ID cardholder and up to five family members). Local participating museums include the Casemate Museum, U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Hampton History Museum, Chrysler Museum of Art, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg and York County Historical Museum. For a complete listing and maps to help with visit planning, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Bluebird Gap Farm Bluebird Gap Farm has more than 100 domestic and wild animals on 60 acres of land at 60 Pine Chapel Road in Hampton. Visitors can enjoy family-oriented adventure and educational experiences. Admission is free. The farm features a nature trail; a shelter with four picnic tables; charcoal grills; large playground; antique display barn; coin-operated animal feed machines; public restrooms; vending machines; and a stage with seating for special events and activities. Free old-fashioned country hayrides take place from noon to 2 p.m. the second Sat-
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Norfolk Latino Music Festival The 13th annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Music Festival will take place from 5 to 10 p.m., Aug. 24, at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. This event is free and open to the public. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome; coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. For more info, visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.
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U.S. Army’s vice chief of staff highlights resiliency campaign By Lisa Ferdinando ARMY NEWS SERVICE
U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell, Army vice chief of staff, said the service’s Ready and Resilient Campaign is playing a key role in strengthening the force. Speaking to Soldiers at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 2, Campbell said the Army is keeping its focus on the critical resiliency programs during these tough fiscal times, while eliminating redundant efforts. “We have to take the best, most effective programs and maximize them,” Campbell told Soldiers attending a resiliency course. “The resiliency training that you are going through here is number one on the list everywhere I go.” Campbell visited Fort Jackson on the last leg of a three-day trip looking at R2C, which aims to support and strengthen the mental and physical readiness of Soldiers and includes a wide range of programs that go beyond Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness. During the tour, which also took him to Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; and Fort Campbell, Ky.; Campbell met with Soldiers, program managers, family members and Army civilians to see what is working and what isn’t with R2C. The budget situation is forcing the Army to make tough decisions about end strength, modernization and readiness and how to balance those areas so it doesn’t become a “hollow force,” he said. He assured Soldiers that the resiliency programs are worth the investment and will remain a priority.
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“Resiliency training is really the baseline for all the other things,” he said. “What I would like to do is increase the levels that we have there as we move forward.” Fort Jackson, which is primarily a training installation, will be the home for the Army’s resiliency training, he said.
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U.S. Army Gen. John F. Campbell, Army vice chief of staff, speaks to Soldiers at a resiliency class at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 2.
The Ready and Resilient Campaign is an Army-wide effort that focuses on the total health and well-being of Soldiers, family members and civilian employees. It includes the Army’s Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention program, known as SHARP, and addresses issues like suicide prevention. “Suicide has been one that has been continuing over the years to stay out there. We understand trends, financial issues, relationships, alcohol, but there’s no silver bullet on the suicide piece,” Campbell said. “I do believe the resiliency training has helped in that area. The people I’ve talked to who have gone through [or] have been exposed to resiliency training will tell you that they think the same thing – that it has made a difference.” He said resiliency efforts, including the unit sponsorship program, in which peers orient incoming Soldiers, help in other areas as well. “We’re really seeing a difference in our Soldiers,” said Campbell. “Many of the bad things that happen to Soldiers when they are vulnerable are when they are in transition periods. That is the first 90 days at a base, camp or station.”
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ing is the “bedrock and foundation” of building resilient Soldiers, family members and civilians, and can make a huge difference. Campbell said his wife went through the resiliency training in 2010 and she benefited greatly from it. “She said it changed her life, and helped her change other Soldiers’ lives and how she interacts with other spouses.” he said. He said Soldiers should have that same enthusiasm in actively applying the lessons they learned when they return to their units to strengthen the force and maximize the investment the Army put in for them to take the course. In addition to meeting with Soldiers, Campbell held sessions with Army civilians, program managers and family members. Army spouse Lauri Duke, who was attending her first Ready and Resilient Campaign meeting, said it is important to have programs like this, where spouses can interact and share their concerns and experiences. “It’s nice to know you’re not alone,” she said. “I’m the [Family Readiness Group] leader, so I can talk to other spouses in our unit about it and hopefully helps others who weren’t able to come today.”
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