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Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians From Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs AIR FORCE NEWS SERVICE

The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to ﬁle restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation’s sexual assault response coordinator. The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault prevention and response victim advocates to assist Air Force civilians who report sexual assaults by providing crisis intervention and advocacy services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Our civilian Airmen are valuable members of our team, and we’re go-

ing to support them,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “While this is a huge win for the Air Force and our civilian force, we will continue to work at all levels to prevent sexual assault.” The Department of Defense recently signed an exception to policy, granting the Air Force the authority to extend SAPR services. Air Force civilian employees will now receive the same services as those already eligible to use SARC services, with the exception of legal and non-emergency medical services, which are restricted by law. Prior to this exception, only civilian employees at overseas locations and their dependents 18 years old or older were eligible to use SARC services, and they could only ﬁle unrestricted reports.

SARCs and SAPR victim advocates will assist in contacting the appropriate law enforcement agency for Air Force civilians who ﬁle unrestricted reports to ensure reports are properly investigated and prosecuted. They will also be able to help civilians identify and contact additional off-base support organizations as needed. “Our SARCs and victim advocates provide invaluable support and assistance to our uniformed Airmen who have suffered from this horrible crime,” said Maj. Gen. Gina Grosso, the Air Force SAPR director. “We knew we could do more to help our civilian Airmen, so we sought an exception to policy to allow the Air Force to extend the same care and support to civilian victims as we do to our military Airmen and their families.”

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Historic ghter squadron celebrates 98th birthday by Staff Sgt. Ciara Gosier 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

One of America’s oldest fighter squadrons celebrated its 98th birthday at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 20, 2015. The 94th Fighter Squadron, which dates back to World War I, was originally organized at Kelly Field, Texas, before being re-designated to Langley in June 1975. The squadron is also known as the unit in which aerial ace, Capt. Edward Rickenbacker, belonged to and for its famous emblem, “The Hat in the Ring.” Rickenbacker was a fighter pilot, who with 26 aerial victories was America’s most successful fighter ace during World War I. He also commanded the squadron for a short period during that time. Today, the unit’s mission is to provide air superiority for the United States and allied forces by engaging and destroying enemy forces, equipment, defenses or installations worldwide on short notice as part of the 1st FW. Another one of America’s oldest squadron is the 27th Fighter Squadron, just two doors down from the 94th at Langley. “You can’t talk about the birth of the United States Air Force without addressing the 27th and the 94th [fighter squadrons],” said Joshua Lashley, 1st Fighter Wing historian. “Those two squadrons and the accomplishments they completed in World War I and World War II, and the [initial] development of any fighter aircraft the Air Force bought came to these squadrons.” The squadron was home to some of the first fighter jets and also today’s fifth generation, F-22 Raptor. “In this squadron, this is the beginning of airpower,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Veal, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent. “It’s quite fitting to have a fifth generation [aircraft] now if you look at the heritage.” The unit traces its lineage of Air Power back to the first world war, where the 94th flew the first patrol flown by an all-American squadron in France, flying the Nieuport 28. The unit is also credited with the last aerial victory of the war on Nov. 10, 1918, one day before the Armistice. “It’s kind of awe-inspiring, the things they had to

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 94th Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit pose for a photo at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 21, 2015.The photo was taken in honor of the 94th FS’s 98th birthday.

go through,” said Veal. “With [a] lack of technical guidance and [still] achieve such great results is impressive.” Over the years, the unit has seen numerous deployments during periods of international tension, such as the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 and the Pueblo Incident in 1969. In 1979, a presidential tasking sent the squadron to Saudi Arabia in a show of support.

AER to instate rank policy change by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The U.S. Army Emergency Relief is scheduled to instate a policy change that will allow Soldiers of all ranks with at least 12 months time in service and who have completed initial entry training to directly access AER assistance beginning Sept. 9, 2015. According to Marlon James, Fort Eustis Army Support Activity Army emergency relief ofﬁcer, the previous policy allowed only Soldiers E-5 and above direct access to AER without prior chain-of-command

December 16, 2005, marked another historic occasion for the 94th FS with the ﬁnal ﬂight of the F-15 Eagle at Langley and the transition to the F-22A. “I think it’s important that every Airman that comes into the AMU, know what it means to be a part of a family,” said Lashley. “A 98-year-old family and how this unit is literally one of the building blocks of what we know as the Air Force.”

approval. The AER, a private, non-profit organization, has helped Army families get through unexpected financial emergencies by offering no-interest loans, grants and scholarships without retribution since 1942. Through the use of donations by both the Army family and general public, the program aided 47, 117 Soldiers and their families by providing $64.8 million in financial assistance in 2014. While the new policy allows all ranks access, Soldiers who require more than two assistance requests per year and those deemed with “high risk” financial behavior must still obtain command approval. According to James, AER personnel will determine high risk spenders during the application process. “Some Soldiers feel that if they inform their chain SEE POLICY CHANGE PAGE 6

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AUGUST 28, 2015 U.S. Air Force Airmen break bacon into pieces during a cooking class at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base Aug,Va., 18, 2015.

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The Community Commons offer cooking classes, musical instrument lessons, jazz dancing, yoga and studio engineering in an effort to provide personnel with life skills.

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by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert U.S. Air Force Airmen and their families attended a three-day cooking class at the Community Commons at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia., Aug 1820, 2015. The Community Commons offers classes including guitar lessons, studio engineering, ﬁve types of mixed martial arts and dance classes in addition to the cooking class. Also, the commons is preparing to offer jazz exercise classes, violin, piano, drums and other instrument lessons along with other activities for JBLE community members in the future.

“Our military [members] and the people that support our military and their families, work very hard to achieve our mission here,” said James Murrell, 633rd Force Support Squadron Community Programs and Information, Tickets and Tours director. “We want to make sure that when they do have free time, they are able to play hard, to enjoy themselves, to build that strong family unit and the camaraderie amongst friends.” Murrell said the class taught participants how to prepare meals for one or two people, how to use fresh meats, vegetables and a wide variety of seasonings, along with cooking and safe food handling techniques. “We want the Airmen that are taking the classes,

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COOKING CLASS FROM PAGE 4 The opening of the commons in January 2014 brought multiple recreational and support activities in the same building. Services including the Airmenâ€™s Attic, Heidiâ€™s Cinderella Closet, community programs and Information, Tickets and Tours ofďŹ ce all share space at the commons. â€œ[Airman can] get tickets, play video games, get free things from the Airmenâ€™s Attic, get cheap things from the thrift shop and check out a gown all in the same place,â€? said Murrell. â€œSo, itâ€™s really quick and convenient.â€? Along with classes, the commons also organizes activities for the Single Airmen Initiative program which provides resources for creating a strong culture, mission and sense of community for single Airmen along with Recharge for Resiliency a program which organizes activities and trips for Airmen and families who are affected by deployments. Murrell said the commons is looking into the future by ensuring the funding is put toward activities that Service members want and enjoy. â€œWe make sure people are enjoying themselves,â€? said Murrell. â€œThereâ€™s nothing more fulďŹ lling than to see military members and their family having a good time. â€œ For more information, call 764-2983 or visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Sonnica Garrett-Jones, â€œIngenious Bakery & Cateringâ€? chef, places Brie and Bacon Quiche in the oven during a cooking class at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug 18, 2015.The commons employs civilian professionals to teach classes ensuring Service members learn the skills from industry experts.

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AUGUST 28, 2015 Dr. Robin Collard, McDonald Army Health Center Eye Clinic optometrist, consults U.S. Army Col. Glenn Hodges, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Army Capabilities ntegration Center human performance and learning analyst, at Fort Eustis, Va. Aug. 21, 2015. The eye clinic provides both optometry and ophthalmology services to U.S. Service members, their families and retirees.

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POLICY CHANGE FROM PAGE 3 of command that they are experiencing financial difficulties, they will be labeled as irresponsible,” explained James. “Simply put, the AER is dedicated to helping the Army take care of its own, not labeling Soldiers who fall on hard times.” Approval of AER requests is also limited to emergency financial needs for: ■ Food, rent or utilities ■ Emergency transportation and vehicle repair ■ Funeral expenses ■ Medical/dental expenses ■ Personal needs when regular pay is delayed or stolen AER does not offer the following: ■ Help in paying for nonessentials ■ Finance ordinary leave or vacation ■ Pay fines or legal expenses ■ Help liquidate or consolidate debt ■ Assistance with house purchase ■ Help purchase or lease vehicle ■ Cover bad checks or pay credit card bills

“While AER support is available to help Soldiers with financial emergencies, it cannot be used as a safety net to pay for non-essential debts,” said James. Though the program has helped many families over the past six years, the number of financial requests has dropped 35 percent. According to James, this is partially due to the stigma that using the program is bad for someone’s military career. According to James, the program enhances a Soldier’s career as it not only helps them stabilize their funds after experiencing financial emergencies, but protects them from worsening their financial situation through the use of highinterest loans which can put them further into debt. “Use of AER should not reflect poorly on a Soldier’s career,” said James. “This program was established to provide help to get Soldiers back on track.” For more information, call 878-2137 or visit http://www-test.aerhq.org/ dnn563/.

Dr. Robin Collard, McDonald Army Health Center Eye Clinic optometrist, uses a 20 diopter lens during U.S. Army Col. Glenn Hodges’, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Army Capabilities Integration Center human performance and learning analyst, annual eye exam at Fort Eustis, Va. Aug. 21, 2015. She used the lens to examine the patient’s surrounding retina for abnormalities after having his eye’s dilated and checked for glaucoma.

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9 BELOW, LEFTTO RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, 71st FighterTraining Squadron commander, speaks during the unit’s reactivation ceremony. Over the course of its history, the 71st Fighter Squadron saw combat in numerous conflicts across the globe including World War II, Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom, and was credited with the first air-to-air victory in Desert Storm and earned numerous accolades, including three Presidential Unit Citations, eleven Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and five Hughes AchievementTrophies.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen, former Service members and families welcomed the 71st Fighter Squadron “Ironmen” back to Joint Base Langley-Eustis during a reactivation ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 21, 2015. Deactivated in 2010, the historic fighter squadron will continue its legacy of excellence, but shift its focus from the front lines to now train today’s pilots as the redesignated 71st Fighter Training Squadron. The unit will conduct adversarial air support, or “red air,” for 1st Fighter Wing, F-22 Raptor pilots and leverage its 17 T-38 Talon aircraft to provide realistic training scenarios - a mission Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, 71st FTS commander, said will save money and increase mission-focused training, while easing the burden originally shouldered by 27th Fighter Squadron Service members. “In the past, [the 27th FS] needed to use F-22 flying hours to provide adversarial support,” said Coyne. “For a fraction of the cost, T-38s can provide training support, which not only saves money on training, but allows our F-22 pilots more flying hours.” While the squadron’s efforts will cut costs and save flying hours, its members also are committed to keeping the 1st FW ready for America’s call. “We’re here to provide world-class adversarial air [support] to replicate what [our enemies] will do,” said Capt. Nichole Stilwell, 71st FTS T-38 pilot. “Our job is to help polish our F-22 pilots and keep them ready at any time.” Coyne said the squadron’s mission is two-fold and will not only help 1st FW pilots, but provide 71st FTS officers the opportunity to master enemy

flight tactics, while honing their own piloting skills. “We plan to make our [pilots] experts on what our enemies will do, which provides a unique opportunity,” said Coyne. “Our program here will season them and allow them to bring a diverse background which will increase readiness in our Air Force.” Following his assumption of command, Coyne reminded the squadron of their vital place within the 1st FW. “You’ve all signed up for an incredibly difficult and important mission. You’re the [F-22 pilots’] sparring partner. The sword’s already razor sharp - you help the 1st Fighter Wing figure out how to use it better,” said Coyne. “Because of what the Ironmen are doing today, the full force of Langley’s combat power will be ready to undertake [war] when the flag goes up. It’s an incredible legacy that the Ironmen of today must, and will, live up to and honor.” Originally formed in December 1940 as the 71st Pursuit Squadron, the 71st FS has flown a variety of combat aircraft including the P-38 Lightning, P-80 Shooting Star, F-86 Sabre, F-106 Delta Dart, and F-4 Phantom. In 1975, the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron moved to Langley and was equipped with the F-15 Eagle, which it flew for more than 30 years before its deactivation. Over the course of its history, the 71st FS saw combat in numerous conflicts across the globe including World War II, Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom, and was credited with the first air-to-air victory in Desert Storm. For its valor and excellence in combat, the unit earned numerous accolades, including three Presidential Unit Citations, eleven Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, and five Hughes Achievement Trophies.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, 71st Fighter Training Squadron commander, speaks during the unit’s reactivation ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 21, 2015. Over the course of its history, the 71st Fighter Squadron saw combat in numerous conflicts across the globe including World War II, Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom, and was credited with the first air-to-air victory in Desert Storm and earned numerous accolades, including three Presidential Unit Citations, eleven Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and five Hughes Achievement Trophies. Photos by Staff Sgt. John D. Strong II

P.E. MacAllister, a former member of the 71st Fighter Squadron, unveils the squadron’s guidon during a reactivation ceremony. Throughout its history, the 71st FS has ﬂown a variety of combat aircraft including the P-38 Lightning, P-80 Shooting Star, F-86 Sabre, F-106 Delta Dart, and F-4 Phantom. In 1975, the 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron moved to Langley and was equipped with the F-15 Eagle, which it ﬂew for more than 30 years before its deactivation in 2010. U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Broadwell, 1st Operations Group commander, left, passes a squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, right, who assumed command of the 71st Fighter Training Squadron during a reactivation ceremony. U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Broadwell, 1st Operations Group commander, speaks during the 71st Fighter Squadron reactivation ceremony.The 71st FS, now designated the 71st Fighter Training Squadron, will conduct adversarial air support, or “red air,” for 1st Fighter Wing F-22 Raptor pilots and leverage its 17T-38Talon aircraft to provide realistic training scenarios.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Broadwell, 1st Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Brian Coyne salute during the 71st Fighter Squadron reactivation ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 21, 2015.The 71st FS was deactivated in September 2010 as the 1st Fighter Wing moved from the F-15C Eagle to the ﬁfth generation F-22 Raptor. Photos by Staff Sgt. John D. Strong II

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US Airman recognized as ‘hero’ in Paris By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Crane HEADQUARTERS U.S. AIR FORCES IN EUROPE AND AIR FORCES AFRICA

U.S. Ambassador to France, Jane D. Hartly, recognized Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone for his actions in saving countless lives during a terrorist attack aboard a train headed toward Paris Aug. 21. “We often use the word hero, and in this case I know that word has never been more appropriate,” Hartley said. “They are truly heroes. When most of us would run away, Spencer, Alek and Anthony ran into the line of ﬁre, saying ‘Let’s go.’ Those words changed the fate of many.” Stone and his two friends, Aleksander Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler, were on vacation and headed from Amsterdam to Paris when an armed man entered their cabin. “It wasn’t a conscious decision,” Skarlatos, an Army National Guard Soldier stationed in Oregon said. “We didn’t even have time to think about it. We just acted.” The trio had just spent the previous three days enjoying Amsterdam on their vacation. They were excited to make it to Paris so they got up early and SEE HERO PAGE 11

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HERO FROM PAGE 10 made their way to the train station. Their train wasnâ€™t leaving for four hours so they killed time buying souvenirs and, according to them, eating the best ice cream they ever had. They thought their vacation was off to a great start. Their train arrived and it was time to depart Amsterdam. â€œWe had ďŹ rst class tickets,â€? Stone explained, â€œbut we just found a spot we liked somewhere else on the train. Turns out our wagon didnâ€™t have Wi-Fi so we decided to use our ďŹ rst class tickets and moved to another wagon.â€? After about an hour on the train they were settled in somewhere in Belgium. â€œI was asleep with my headphones on and my friend, Alek, was sitting to the left of me and Anthony was sitting to my right across the aisle,â€? Stone said. â€œI wake up and I see Alek moving around saying â€˜oh crap! oh crap!â€™â€? Skarlatos motioned to the gunman who entered the cabin brandishing an AK-style assault riďŹ‚e. â€œI kinda turn around and see the guy,â€? Stone said, â€œand heâ€™s got the AK, heâ€™s trying to charge it. I just throw my headphones off and turn around in my seat, get low and kinda look around.â€? At this point the gunman had passed Stone and Skarlatos. It was at that moment their lives changed. â€œAlek taps me on the shoulder and says â€˜go get â€˜em!â€™ and thatâ€™s when I got up and I sprinted at him,â€? he said. â€œIt was a long sprint. It felt like slow motion.â€? â€œI heard him charge it (the assault riďŹ‚e) a few more times, and heard a â€˜click.â€™ It still wasnâ€™t working.â€? Stone explained that every time he heard a click, he feared that he would die. â€œI heard the â€˜clickâ€™ and thought, â€˜whew! Iâ€™m still here,â€™â€? he said. Stone ďŹ nally made contact with the gunman, throwing his body into him. The two started grappling. â€œI was feeling for the gun and couldnâ€™t ďŹ nd it,â€? Stone said. â€œI felt it a couple times but he kept taking it away. So I just put him in a rear naked choke to protect myself and my friend, Alek, came up and took the AK. But he just kept pulling weapons left and right. He pulled a handgun and it seemed liked he pointed it back at me and I heard it click.â€? It is not apparent why the guns malfunctioned so

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Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone along with Jane D. Hartly, the U.S. ambassador to France, and his two friends speak at a press conference in Paris Aug. 23, 2015, following a foiled attack on a French train. Stone was on vacation with his childhood friends, Aleksander Skarlatos and Anthony Sadler, when an armed gunman entered their train carrying an assault riďŹ‚e, a handgun and a box cutter. The three friends, with the help of a British passenger, subdued the gunman after his riďŹ‚e jammed. Stoneâ€™s medical background prepared him to begin treating wounded passengers while waiting for the authorities to arrive. Stone is an ambulance service technician assigned to the 65th Medical Operations Squadron stationed at Lajes Field, Azores.

many times, but it gave the trio time to wrestle them away from the gunman. â€œI saw him making a slashing motion,â€? Stone explained. â€œWhen I leaned over his shoulder I see he has about a six-inch box cutter blade and I look down and my thumb is hanging halfway off.â€? At this point Stone lost his grip on the gunman. â€œI let him go and by that point the shooter was in the middle and me, Alek and Anthony are just surrounding him and we just started pounding him,â€? he said. â€œI got him in another choke and I choked him out until he went unconscious and my friend kept hitting him in the face with the gun.â€? The gunman was down. The trio began assessing any other threats in the area. â€œMy friend (pointed) out the guy who got hit in the neck,â€? Stone said. â€œI donâ€™t know how he got hit but he was spurting blood everywhere. So I yelled out â€˜Iâ€™m a medic Iâ€™m a medic!â€™ and took the guy and held him down. I just stuck my ďŹ nger in his neck, found what I thought was an artery and just pressed down. I held that position until authorities came.â€?

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At this point, Stone was pretty badly wounded. His thumb was nearly severed and he had sustained gashes that were dangerously close to major arteries. The nurses later told him that he was lucky that the cuts were not further over. Despite his wounds he never had a second thought about helping someone else. â€œI felt like I was the only person who could help him,â€? Stone said. â€œI didnâ€™t really care about my injuries at that point because I thought that guy was gonna die, so I wanted to give him a ďŹ ghting chance.â€? Stone said that he believes everything happens for a reason. Every moment in life leads to the next. He said that there was a reason he and his friends were on that train and that they moved to ďŹ rst class. â€œI feel good that we were able to save those people there in that right moment,â€? Stone said. Stone, 23, has been in the Air Force for nearly three years. His training as a medic prepared him for how to react in a situation like this, but his family taught him to help those who need help. â€œI would say it was more so how I was raised and the Air Force just gave me the tools I needed to be the person I have always wanted to be I guess,â€? Stone said. â€œThere have been a bunch of inďŹ‚uential people in my career so far that have just helped me gain the knowledge that I have.â€? When asked about his family, Stone cracked a smile. â€œOh yeah; my family is proud of me. My brother is yelling â€˜My brother is an international hero!â€™ screaming over the phone. My mother, sister, friends, family neighbors â€” everyone is excited for me.â€? The story has been played out in the public light over the past few days and is certainly an intense ride. Many said that it feels like a movie in the making. Jokingly, Stone said that if they ever do make this into a movie, he knows exactly who he wants to play him. â€œDenzel Washington, but I donâ€™t think that would ever happen,â€? Stone joked. Despite his fairly calm demeanor only days after the attack, Stone was able to reďŹ‚ect on the event as a day that could have gone a lot differently. â€œIf it wasnâ€™t for Alek and Anthony, Iâ€™d be dead,â€? Stone said. â€œI wouldnâ€™t have been able to do it by myself. He deďŹ nitely wouldaâ€™ got me.â€? The gunman had multiple magazines and almost 300 rounds of ammunition. â€œHe seemed like he was ready to ďŹ ght to the end,â€? Stone said. â€œSo were we.â€?

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EustisCommunity Free Friday night movies The 733rd Force Support Division is offering free movies at 6:30 p.m. Friday nights at the Youth Programs Gym at 1102 Pershing Ave. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. The movie schedule is listed below: Aug. 28 – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

‘Teaching as a Second Career’ brieﬁng Virginia Troops to Teachers will host a “Teaching as a Second Career” brieﬁng from 9 to 10 a.m., Sept. 16, at the Bateman Army Education Center. The Troops to Teachers program helps to recruit quality teachers who serve low-income families throughout the United States and assists military personnel in making a successful transition to second careers in teaching. The program may provide a $5,000 stipend to pay for any approved teacher licensure program, in any state, at any accredited college to military personnel with bachelor’s degrees. Participants may also be eligible for a $10,000 bonus. For more information, call 683-3327 or visit www.troopstoteachers.net.

Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 18, to honor retiring participants for their service to our country. The ceremony will take place at Magnolia Park, and the inclement weather site is Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. For more information, call 878-6880.

Mulberry Island Half Marathon and 5K Run The 733rd Force Support Division will host the 34th annual Mulberry Island Half Marathon and 5K Challenge Run Sept. 19, starting at Anderson Field House at 443 Dickman Street. This is a Peninsula Track Club Grand Prix event, which will be run entirely on Fort Eustis. The course surface is 99 percent ﬂat asphalt roadways. The race route will take you past the historic Matthew Jones House, along the James River with a view of the Ghost Fleet, near Fort Crawford and then past the site of an early American brick factory located on Mulberry Island. Parking, restroom and shower facilities will be available for use at Anderson Field House. Water stations will be provided at locations throughout the race course and at the ﬁnish line. T-shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and to others while supplies last. The cost is $35 for registrations received before close of business Sept. 16 and $40 for registrations received after. Race day registration will begin at 6 a.m. The 5K run (3.1 miles) begins at 7:30 a.m. and the half marathon (13 miles) begins at 8 a.m. Online reg-

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com istration is available at www.active.com. Registration forms can be dropped off at Anderson Field House or mailed to: Sports Branch, P.O. Drawer E, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Make checks payable to FE Fitness. There will be no refunds or rain date. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com or call 878-0013.

Motorcycle rider courses The 633rd ABW Safety Office is offering the following motorcycle courses on Fort Eustis: Experienced Riders Course (BRC-2) – Sept. 23, Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Training Area 14A, 3300 Wilson Ave. Motorcycle rider courses are offered to active-duty Service members on a first-priority basis. Family members, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and contractors will be scheduled on a standby basis only. The courses are provided at no cost to qualified participants. To attend these courses, you must have previously completed the Beginner Riders Course (BRC), be a properly licensed rider, have your own motorcycle, a valid state inspection, registration, insurance and you wear the proper personal protection equipment. To register, email usaf.jble.633-abw-mbx.eustis-safety-office@mail.mil and include the following information: desired course and date, first and last name, last four digits of social security number, rank, age, branch of service, unit, phone number and email address. For more information, call 501-8261/8224/8230.

JBLE Job Fair The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 24, at the Fort Eustis Club. More than 50 employers will be on hand to network and offer employment opportunities. The event is open to active-duty Service members, Reserves, National Guard, Coast Guard, veterans, retirees and military spouses. Job seekers should come dressed for success and bring copies of their resumes. Minor children are not allowed. To pre-register, visit https://eventbrite. com/myevent?eid=17780227138/. For more information, call 878-4955.

Army Community Service classes Army Community Service classes and workshops for September will include: Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m., Thursdays at 501 Madison Ave. Couponing Strategies – 5 to 7 p.m., Sept. 15. Credit Reporting, Scores and Debt Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Sept. 8 and 22. DevelopingYour Financial Plan – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Sept. 15 and 29. Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 17. Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 24. Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 25. Funds Custodian – 1 to 3 p.m., Sept. 9. Registra-

tion is required. Personal Growth and Resilience – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Registration is required. Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. Rear Detachment Commanders’ and Family Readiness GroupTraining – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 22 and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 23. Sponsorship Training – 2 to 3 p.m., Sept. 10. Spouse ResilienceTraining – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes and brieﬁngs will take place in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call 878-3638.

Regimental Memorial Chapel events Parking-lot Palooza – 12:30 to 3 p.m., Sept. 13. Bring the family, bring a friend and join in the fun on the chapel grounds at 923 Lee Blvd. Activities will include a chili cook-off, inﬂatables, snow-cones, cotton candy, games and Christian music. Information on chapel programs will also be provided. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316, verna.j.vaul. civ@mail.mil or Genevieve Hughes at 878-4727, genevieve.hughes2.civ@mail.mil. Protestant Women of the Chapel Fall Kick-off – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 15. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Christ.” Child care is available for preschool children and an attended room will be provided for home schooled students. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 878-4316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil. Awana Club Fall Kick-off and Open House – 5:15 to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 16. The Awana Club helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children. The club is open to children in kindergarten through ﬁfth grade and features council, handbook and game time. There is a program for preschool children if their parents volunteer. Regular Awana Club meetings will take place from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 23. The Protestant Youth Ministry will meet in conjunction with the club. Middle and high school youth are invited to join for bible studies, social activities and community outreach opportunities. For more information, contact Jeanne Vaul at 8784316 or verna.j.vaul.civ@mail.mil.

Home Buying/Selling Seminar at Fort Eustis The Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce will sponsor a home buying and selling seminar Sept. 15, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center, Room 118 Building 650, 650 Monroe Ave., Fort Eustis, VA. The free seminar is intended to provide info from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Representatives at the seminar will include a realtor, a mortgage lender, an attorney and a home inspector. To register, please call the Fort Eustis Housing Services Ofﬁce at 878-5579 or 878-5687 and R.S.V.P. at least three business days in-advance.

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LAFBCommunity Volunteers needed for VA Beach Neptune Festival Parade For this year’s Virginia Beach Neptune Festival parade, the organization has requested 25 Airmen to form a marching unit. The parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m., with a report time of 10 a.m. Participation in the parade, which will transit Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, should last approximately 45 minutes, and cover less than one mile. Service dress is the uniform of the day for the event. Please respond by close of business Sept. 1 if you’re interested and able to participate. If you volunteer for this event, please be available to attend a practice session the week before the parade. For questions or to volunteer, email 633abw. pa.communityengagement@us.af.mil, or call 7645701.

2015 JBLE Air Force Ball Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the 68th Birthday of the United States Air Force, Sept. 26, beginning at 5 p.m. for social hour and 6 p.m. for dinner, at the Air & Space Center. Make your R.S.V.P. through this link, h tt p s : / / e i nv i t a t i o n s . a f i t . e d u / i nv / a n i m . cfm?i=255709&k=0064470E7B5E, as soon as possible, but no later than Sept. 3. Negative replies through the invitation are appreciated. If you have any questions with regards to this event, please contact one of the individuals listed on the e-invite.

JBLE POW/MIA Recognition Day Events Opening Ceremony – JBLE will host a POW/MIA opening ceremony at the Shellbank Fitness Center at 9:45 a.m., Sept. 17. 24-hour Run/Walk – A 24-hour Run Walk around JBLE will follow the opening ceremony at the Shellbank Fitness Center Sept. 17, at approximately 10 a.m., until Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Closing Ceremony – JBLE will host a POW/MIA closing ceremony at Memorial Grove Park, located across Nealy Ave. from the U.S. Air Force Hospital, following the 24-hour Run/Walk, Sept. 18, at around 9:45 – 10 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the alternate location will be the base theater. For more information on POW/MIA Recognition Day events, please contact Master Sgt. Afryea Clark at 225-9220 or afryea.clark@us.af.mil or Tech. Sgt. Hollie Porter at 225-5491 or hollie.porter@us.af.mil.

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Thursday – Friday: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 765-2270 Fax: 764-4683 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS ■ Walk-in Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ■ Appointments: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ■ CAC Only Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Thursday – Friday : 8 – 9:30 a.m. Commercial: 878-0948 Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Ft Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd. mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573. Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228. Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Ofﬁces located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx. Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.

Langley Chief’s Group hosts golf tournament The Langley Chief’s Group is scheduled to host a Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of Chief Mater Sgt. Denise E. Mikolajczyk Oct. 16 at 8 a.m., at the Eaglewood Golf Course. The fee is $50 per golfer and there needs to be teams of four. All players must wear a collared shirt and soft pikes or sneakers. All proceeds directly support Langley Enlisted programs to include Airman Leadership School, base ceremonies, promotions, other Langley functions and activities. For more information or sign up call 764-9864, 764-4573 or 225-6389.

ACE to host dill-off competition Ace is scheduled to host a drill-off competition, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m., at the ACC gym. Four teams representing each tier of the rank structure will compete in the competition. Teams must maintain military bearing at all times. Teams are comprised of 9-15 persons and must have a lead. Teams must have a guide-on with a ﬂag made by the team. A team must be in uniform and in accordance with the dress and appearance AFI 36-2903. Teams may pick their own uniform. No one other than the team performing will be on the drill ﬁeld. No exceptions. For more information, contact Senior Airman Antigone Mendez at 764-7047.

SOAR Commissioning Opportunity The Scholarships for Outstanding Airmen is a commander’s program to select top-ﬂight enlisted members for commissioning. SOAR offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a commission who can complete all bachelor degree and commissioning requirements in two to four years as an Air Force ROTC cadet. Selections are made at the MAJCOM level for most Airmen. The Langley Education Center will accept application packages until Aug. 31 at 1:30 p.m. As application packages must be to Air Combat Command by Sept. 1, no late packages will be accepted. If more than 14 packages are submitted a board will be held to determine primary and alternates selects. A board is unlikely as the program is underutilized. Please be aware the Education Center is collecting application packages to provide to Air Combat Command and not assisting members with building the package. Development of the package is used by AFROTC as one of many applicant evaluation methods and Education Center assistance skews the evaluation process. Education Centers will review section 24 (current GPA) and sign section 25 of the AF Form 56, Application & Evaluation For Training Leading To A Commission In The United States Air Force, prior to providing to ACC. The following link outlines program information and the process applicants are to follow when developing the application package: http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/AFROTC/EnlistedComm/Apply.asp

Langley Thrift Shop The Langley Thrift Store will be closed July 16 through Sept. 8 and will reopen Sept. 9. For more information, contact Barbara Schwind at 764-2984.

Red Cross needs blood donations Blood and platelet donations decline during the summer months, especially around holidays like Independence Day. Holiday travel causes many donors to be less available to give and many hosting organizations postpone blood drives while people are on vacation. In fact, more than 40 percent of blood and platelet donors indicated plans to travel this Independence Day holiday and these factors often contribute to seasonal blood shortages. To donate blood or for more information, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood. org.

Shellbank now open 24/7 for active-duty only The Shellbank Fitness Center is now open 24/7 for your convenience. To participate in utilizing the ﬁtness center during unmanned hours, active-duty service members must attend a 24/7 Fitness Orientation Class brieﬁng. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Ashley Glass at 225-8165.

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OutsideTheGate Virginia Symphony Orchestra concert The Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 19th annual outdoor concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 5, at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The event is free and open to the public. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform a pre-concert show at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring picnic baskets and lawn chairs. A just-for-fun blue ribbon judging for the most creative picnic set-up will be awarded prior to the concert. Event parking will be available at the York County Courts and Ofﬁce Complex, Administration and York Hall buildings on Ballard Street and at Riverwalk Landing. The Yorktown Trolley service will end at 5:30 p.m. and will not be in service during or after the concert. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org or call 890-4490.

Mariners’ Museum events Coffee: The World in Your Cup – The museum’s “Coffee: The World in Your Cup” exhibit is available for public viewing through Sept. 7. Visitors can see the evolution of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to numerous roasting centers across the globe. Guests are also invited to try to pull a 125-pound coffee sack, smell unique coffee ﬂavors and discover how coffee affects cultures, economies and habitats. Maritime Mondays Children’s Program – The Maritime Mondays Children’s Program is offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays. It is open to children ages 18 months to rising ﬁfth grade and activities will take place indoors and outdoors. The schedule and topics are listed below: Aug. 31 – It’s a Maritime World The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. The children’s program is $2 per student for members and $2 per student plus museum admission for non-members. Pre-registration is encouraged and is available online at www.marinersmuseum.org. Regular admission is $13.95 for adults, $12.95 for military personnel and senior citizens ages 65 and older, $8.95 for children ages 4-12 and free for children ages 3 and under and museum members. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 591-7745. Late summer Planetarium Shows – Visitors can choose among four shows at the Abbitt Planetarium through Sept. 7. Children can learn about weather on the planets in “Zula Patrol” at 11:30 a.m. Explore the mysterious world of the former smallest planets in “The Pluto Show” at 12:30 p.m. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies” at 1:30 p.m. Discover the world of amphibians living in our backyards in “Noisy Neighbors: A Frog Story” at 2:30 p.m. “ElectroPop” combines pop artists with awesome lasers at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission. The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News. Admission is $17

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Submit Outside The Gate announcements to pw1@militarynews.com for adults, $13 for children ages 3-12 and free for members and children ages 2 and under. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Extended summer hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 25 through Aug. 27. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series The York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Ofﬁce presents the 11th annual Rhythms on the Riverwalk concert series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fridays at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. The concerts are free and open to the public and feature jazz, big band and country music. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free parking is available at the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, York-Poquoson Courthouse, County Administration Building and other designated parking lots throughout Yorktown. The concert schedule is listed below: Sept. 11 – Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra Sept. 18 – Super Jazz Band featuring Conni Mann Sept. 25 – Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra Oct. 2 – Little Country Oct. 9 – Buck Shot For more information, call 890-3500 or visit www. visityorktown.org. For inclement weather updates, call 890-3520.

Chemical and electronics recycling event The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority will conduct a Household Chemical and Computer/Electronics Recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon at the following locations: Sept. 12 – Intersection of County Drive and Goodwin Neck Road, Yorktown Sept. 19 – Public Works Operations Complex, 419 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton The event is open to residents of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Hampton and Poquoson. The following items will be accepted: computers, electronics, household products, automotive maintenance (except motor oil and antifreeze) and lawn, garden and household cleaning products. The following items will not be accepted: televisions, alkaline batteries, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, household trash and business or medical waste. For more information, call 259-9850 or visit www.vppsa.org.

Peninsula Master Gardener training course The Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for Peninsula Master Gardener training. Master gardeners are volunteers who assist local cooperative extension ofﬁces in educating the public about general gardening practices including the proper use of pesticides and fertilizers. The training is open to resi-

dents of Gloucester, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 8 through Nov. 19 at 113 Old Dare Road in Yorktown. The cost is $115, which includes a handbook, background check and other materials. The registration deadline is July 1. To register and for more information, call 890-4940 or email ex199@vt.edu.

Square dance lessons open house The Tidal Waves Square Dance Club invites singles, couples, and families to a free Club Night open house at 8 p.m., Sept. 11 at Palmer Elementary School at 100 Palmer Lane in Newport News. Entertainment and snacks will be provided. A free open house for lessons will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., Sept. 15. Fee-based lessons are scheduled for Tuesdays at the same time and location. The cost is $4 per person per lesson. For more information, call 867-6721 or 851-7538.

‘Out of the Darkness’ community walk The 10th annual “Out of the Darkness” community walk will take place at 8:30 a.m., Sept. 12, at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. The event is held to raise awareness of depression, prevent suicides, promote good mental health and remember loved ones lost. For more information, contact Barbara Traenkner at barbara.t.traenkner.mil@mail.mil.

York County CERT training program The York County Department of Fire and Life Safety is accepting applications for its Community Emergency Response Team training program. The course will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 16, at 301 Goodwin Neck Rd. Registration is free and limited to York County residents. Participants should be prepared to attend classes one Wednesday night a week and two Saturday mornings for practical skills training. CERT classes are taught using presentations, discussions and practical experiences. A ﬁnal course exercise and graduation will take place Nov. 14. Pre-registration is required on or before Sept. 11. For more information, call 890-3600 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/ﬁre.

Yorktown Trolley service The free Yorktown Trolley service will operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1. Extended hours of 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. will be available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The air-conditioned trolleys are Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, featuring wheelchair access and a talking bus stop announcement system. Visitors can ride the trolley round-trip to designated stops starting at the Yorktown Battleﬁeld Visitor Center and ending at the Yorktown Victory Center. For more information, visit www.visityorktown.org.

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