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Warrior J O I N T Sept. 30, 2016 Vol. 6, No. 36

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RIBBON CUTTING Eustis opens Powers Hall —Page 6

EVENT Uplifting event provides breast cancer awareness —Page 14

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September 30, 2016 Children learn how to properly operate a fire extinguisher during the fire department’s open house at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 10, 2015. The open house was part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, which featured the theme of “Hear the Beep, Where you Sleep.”

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JBLE TO HOST FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIES U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

By Keith Boyd 733RD CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON FIRE DEPARTMENT

The theme for this year’s event is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date”, stressing the importance of maintaining efficient smoke detectors inside your homes. The Fort Eustis Fire and Emergency Services Flight is dedicated to educating families on fire safety, the importance of having an evacuation plan and ensuring that every bedroom has a functional smoke detector. The National Fire Protection Association conducted research based on its National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 72, which determined most smoke detector failures are attributed to removal of batteries, improper wiring, dust and insects and age old sensitivity. Due to the numerous outcomes, NFPA 72 states, “Replace all smoke alarms, including those that use ten-year batteries and hard-wired alarms when they are ten years old or sooner if they don’t respond properly when tested.” It is imperative that smoke detec-

tors be tested regularly to help identify if operability is sufficient. Testing should be, but is not limited to, once a month or per the manufacturer’s recommendation. Statistics show that education must be provided to our nation’s communities on the importance of smoke detectors in each home. The Ft. Eustis Fire & Emergency Services Flight has and will continue to maintain the “Door to Door Smoke Detector Campaign” for all members living in housing. This campaign begins Oct. 10 from 4p.m. to 6 p.m., and will continue throughout Fire Prevention Week until 100 percent of the on base housing community has been reached. Tenants will be educated on the following tips: -Installation of smoke alarms and what dictates the placement of each alarm -How and when to test smoke alarms -When a smoke alarm sounds what to do -When to replace batteries and detectors

The Ft. Eustis fire department will also host education activities throughout the week including: -12–14 Oct., fire extinguisher training in various locations -11–13 Oct., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. courtesy blood pressure checks at the Commissary -15 Oct., 10 a.m. 12 p.m., open house at the Main Fire Station The Langley fire department will also host education activities throughout the week including: -8 Oct., 12 p.m. to 4p.m. fire prevention week kick-off at Hampton Carousel Park -10-14 Oct., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. open house at both fire stations -14 Oct 1300 Firefighters Readiness challenge Team competition at Main fire station -17 Oct., 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m., classical conversion (Poquoson) Home School visit For additional information contact Ft. Eustis Fire and Emergency Services at 757-878-4281 Ext 321 or 32 or the Langley Fire and Emergency Services at 757-764-4222

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1st MXG keeps Langley mission ready

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Rivera, 1st Maintenance Group maintenance training instructor, demonstrates the proper procedures for hot pit refueling for Airmen in a training class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. The maintenance training section offers 26 courses, ranging from job specific to Air Force requirements such as Self Aid and Buddy Care.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Augustus Joseph, 192nd Maintenance Squadron crash and recovery team member, inspects the core of an engine using a flexible borescope while U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgts. Brian Price, 1st Maintenance Group maintenance training instructor, and Riyyad Schools, 1st Maintenance Squadron jet engine intermediate maintenance NCO in charge, observe his technique at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 12, 2016. Maintenance training instructors are responsible for training 2,000 students annually.

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A U.S. Air Force Airman observes a hot pit refueling procedure on an F-22A Raptor training aircraft during training class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 13, 2016.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Rivera, 1st Maintenance Group maintenance training instructor, demonstrates steps Airmen must follow during a hot pit refueling class at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 13, 2016. Airmen with the 1st MXG attend between one and six courses through the training section each year, depending on their job requirements.

about the class The class, led by trainers from the 1st Maintenance Group training section, teaches maintainers the proper procedures to work with logistics Airmen to refuel aircrafts while the engines are still running, allowing for quicker turnaround for jets to return to flight.

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September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and one in three children in the U.S. are overweight or obese. A survey of the data for McDonald Army Health Center in 2010 showed a similar prevalence of overweight and obesity in our military dependent children. The U.S. military needs volunteers to be healthy enough to answer the call for military service, but with more than 12.7 million overweight and obese children and teenagers in the U.S. the ability to meet this call is in jeopardy. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems once considered adult health issues such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These children and teens are also at risk of low self-esteem and may struggle in school as well as have problems with body image and bullying. Childhood obesity can strain our health care system and economy in the years ahead. The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. Collaborative efforts in recent years have helped the U.S. make progress in preventing childhood obesity and begin to reverse these trends. The causes of childhood obesity are multifaceted but in the end, the increased risk for childhood obesity comes down to two factors: the lack of physical activity and the over consumption of food and drinks. Parents are the best advocates for the health of their children. McDonald Army Health Center encourages your family to make healthy choices together. Physical activity is important and children and teens learn behaviors from their parents. It is important to be active individually and as a family, walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or play basketball or soccer at the park. Decrease children’s screen time including TV, computer, and video games to two hours per day or less. Parents do the grocery shop-

can make strides in decreasing the number of obese and overweight children and improve the future for our children and our country.” -Dr. Ann Shoemaker ping, so buy healthy snacks and prepare healthy meals. Many excellent resources for parents are available on the internet. If your child is overweight or obese, McDonald Army Health Center offers Kids Move. Kids Move is a 12 week obesity and overweight treatment program for military children ages six through 17. This is a lifestyle-based program providing nutrition education, behavior modification education, and supervised physical activity including Zumba and yoga. The program focus is on healthy lifestyle changes resulting in weight and body mass index changes. Parental involvement in the program is critical for success. The Kids Move program director, Dr. Ann Shoemaker, McDonald Army Health Center Exceptional Family Member Program medical director, explains that you can refer your child to the Kids Move program through the Pediatric Clinic or through the child’s primary care manager. “By working together as a community, we can make strides in decreasing the number of obese and overweight children and improve the future for our children and our country”, said Shoemaker. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, McDonald Army Health Center and the Kids Move program encourages your family to make healthy changes together.

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EUSTIS OPENS POWERS HALL

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser, Center for Initial Military Training commander, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening and reveal of the newly renovated Powers Hall at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Sept. 26, 2016.

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser, Center for Initial Military Training commander, addresses the crowd during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Powers Hall on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 26, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

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633rd SOS: Bone marrow recruitment saves lives By Tetaun Moffett 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron hosted a bone marrow recruitment drive Sept. 16, 2016 at the Base Exchange and Shellbank Fitness Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Volunteers donated and registered their samples with the C.W. Bill Young/Department of Defense Marrow Donor Center who partner with the National Marrow Donor Program. The program was established to recruit volunteer marrow donors from active-duty military, their family members, civil service employees, Coast Guard, National Guard, reservists, between the ages of 18 and 60 and in good health. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Reding, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron, medical technician said when she first found out about the Bone Marrow Program she wanted to get involved. “I think it’s a good cause,” said Reding. “It’s a great volunteer program that can potentially benefit those in need of bone marrow or stem cells.” According to the DOD Marrow Donor Center website, the military is the nation’s largest source of whole blood donations because military members meet strict health and age guidelines that the program requires. A bone marrow or blood cell transplant is a potentially life-saving treatment for patients with blood diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma. Once volunteers sign a short health questionnaire and provide DNA samples, the MDS sends the samples to the National Marrow Donor Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota where the volunteers’ information is placed in the national registry until their 61st birthday. “I’m always looking to help people,” said Senior Airman Arnold Sandoval, 633rd Force Support Squadron, fitness specialist. “I’ve donated blood, platelets, plasma and if I’m a potential match, I will definitely give bone marrow.” Sandoval said as a wingman he is providing a service for not only other Airman but for civilians and family members. “This recruitment drive is so important because at the end of the day it’s all about saving lives no matter who they are,” said Sandoval. “You may not know the individuals you’re helping but I think it’s my duty to volunteer and serve others who are in need.” If a donor is a preliminary match for a specific patient in need of a bone marrow transplant, they will be contacted and asked to consent to further testing. If found to be a match, the volunteer will be asked to donate marrow or stems for the patient. For further information about the program, visit www.salutetolife.org or call 1-800-MARROW3.

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U.S. Army photo by Spc. Wilmarys Roman Rivera

Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Daniel A. Dailey runs with 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Soldiers at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 19, 2016. Dailey ran with the group to promote spirit de corps and moral.

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Sgt. Maj. of the U.S. Army Daniel A. Dailey speaks with 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Soldiers before running with them at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 19, 2016. Dailey also recognized Soldiers selected by their first sergeants as superb performers.

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Senior AF leader gives Army joint perspective By Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The diamond council at Fort Eustis, Virginia invited an U.S. Air Force senior leader to talk to U.S. Army first sergeants during a quarterly meeting Sept. 23, 2016. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., NATO Allied Command Transformation senior enlisted leader, has served in many positions throughout his career, to include first sergeant and command chief master sergeant, which has provided an extensive amount of leadership opportunities and experiences that he shared with the diamond council. “It doesn’t matter your rank, your skin tone or gender, none of that matters. What’s important is to understand that everyone matters,” said Johnson. “When I started, I said ‘thank you because you’re all important’. America’s mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and many others may not understand what you do to support this nation, but I’m here to tell you that they count on you every day.” Johnson has served in joint capacities throughout his career as chief of conventional mission management at Joint Operations Directorate and superintendent of the 31st Intelligence Squadron, giving him the experience to be able to relate to leaders and the challenges they face with troops in a joint environment. “I talked to senior NCO’s and said we are all leaders and your job is to educate, organize training, equip and send your troops off to fight,” said Johnson. “Then I challenged them and asked, ‘Are you smart enough to know why you’re sending them off to potentially die?’ As leaders we have to be able to explain the why.” For Johnson, working with other branches of the U.S. military brings alternative perspectives, experiences and knowledge. “Everyone grows from listening to different perspectives. The world is so dynamic and diverse that as leaders, ev-

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Derek Seifert

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Melissa White, F Company, 1-222nd Aviation Regiment first sergeant, presents U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johnson Jr., NATO command senior enlisted leader, with a certificate of appreciation during a diamond council meeting at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. The Fort Eustis diamond council consists of first sergeants who support the JBLE community through morale, welfare and recreation events.

ery perspective we can get counts,” said Johnson. “That’s what [the diamond council] is about. I’ve had the privilege of serving across the nation and taking my experiences of challenges to educate the leaders who came today to have an open dialogue, which gives everyone the opportunity to grow.” For U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ryan Reichard, C Company 1-222nd Aviation Regiment first sergeant, talking to leaders from other services is beneficial for the future of the Army and his Soldiers. “Gaining information coming from different branches on how they work allows us to take that information and the knowledge, and pass it down to the younger generation who will eventually replace us,” said Reichard. According to Johnson, coming together and learning from each other can only make the U.S. military stronger. “At the end of the day, we are all Americans regardless of service,” said Johnson. “Coming together with the Ft. Eustis diamond council allows us to learn from one another because not only do we learn from each other, we train together. And, if the nations calls upon us, we all fight together.”

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The tournament provided members of the JBLE and Hampton Roads community a chance to come together, in teams of four, to enjoy a day of friendly competition.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois

JBLE HOSTS 2016 FALL COMMANDER’S CUP U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Atwell Jr., 633rd Comptroller Squadron commander, prepares to putt during the Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016.

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A Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup participant holds a dirt-covered golf ball during the tournament at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. The tournament included 18 holes of golf, lunch and a chance to win gift certificates to the JBLE golf courses.

Participants in the Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup sign up for a raffle during the tournament at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. As a way to branch out into the community, sponsors provided participants giveaways and a chance to win prizes during the tournament.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rob Vineyard, 633rd Comptroller Squadron NCO in charge of military pay, hits a golf ball out of a sand trap during the Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. JBLE and Hampton Roads community members had the opportunity to take golfing lessons with Joanna Coe, Ladies Professional Golf Association professional golfer.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline Miller, 633 Air Base Wing commander, tees off to start the Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. Donnie Tuck, city of Hampton mayor, partnered with Miller during the tournament, which allowed the key members a chance to talk about the future of JBLE’s partnership with the Hampton Roads community.

Gator Allmond, 633rd Force Support Squadron sponsorship director and special events coordinator, jokes with his team during the Fall 2016 Commander’s Cup at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 23, 2016. With teams of four, tournament participants were able to play off of the best ball hit to help keep a steady game flow.

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AF, Army face-off in culinary competition

By Sgt. David Anderson

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the Echo Company, 5th Battalion, 159th General Support Aviation Brigade, top a cake with fruit and powdered sugar at Fort Eustis, Va., July 13, 2016. The Soldiers made the cake as part of a training meal in preparation for an Armywide culinary competition.

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Force Support Squadron a chance to gain new skills as they competed against each other for the title of Top Chef. “Cooks are not always given the recognition that they deserve,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Young, 10th Battalion commander. “This is their opportunity to shine and show the skills that they have. This friendly competition makes us all better as we move forward.” Both teams were focused as they chopped vegetables and herbs, seared meat and meticulously plated their dishes. This quarter’s competition is the final competition for fiscal year 16. The Army board winners will compete against the previous quarter winners in an annual competition. Although this event may seem small it carries some pretty high stakes for its competitors. The winner of the annual event gets a slot at the culinary school at Fort Lee. For a food service specialist this an opportunity to take their career to the next level. The competition involved customers sampling from both teams’ menus, while keeping the identity of the team that cooked the meal hidden. The diners then voted on the food they liked the most, and voted for the winner of the Diner’s Choice award. Before the announcement of the winning team, Command Sgt. Maj. Quillar Ransom, 7th TB (X) command sergeant major, started by thanking the Air Force for coming out. “You can cook.” Ransom said. “I’m glad that these individuals got a chance to come together and show their skills.” Ransom and Young presented the Army’s Culinary Chef Board winners with Army Achievement Medals and then announced that the Army was the winner of the Diner’s Choice Award. After the medal presentations it was time to announce the Army as the winners of the Commander’s Cup. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Youngs, 633rd FSS food service operations section chief and contest judge, said, “It’s all about food service. What we say in the Air Force is we fuel the fight. That is what we do. Food is a very important part of what we do, so is competition and so is stress. I know that is what these teams went through today, but it makes them better leaders, better Airmen, better Soldiers, Young concluded.” U.S. Air Force and Army culinary teams challenged each other for a Top Chef Competition Sept. 23, 2016 at the Resolute Din-

ing Facility on Fort Eustis, Virginia. The competition gave the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary)’s 10th Transportation Battalion, and the 633rd Force Support Squadron a chance to gain new skills as they competed against each other for the title of Top Chef. “Cooks are not always given the recognition that they deserve,” saidU.S. Army Lt. Col. Joseph Young, 10th Battalion commander. “This is their opportunity to shine and show the skills that they have. This friendly competition makes us all better as we move forward.” Both teams were focused as they chopped vegetables and herbs, seared meat and meticulously plated their dishes. This quarter’s competition is the final competition for fiscal year 16. The Army board winners will compete against the previous quarter winners in an annual competition. Although this event may seem small it carries some pretty high stakes for its competitors. The winner of the annual event gets a slot at the culinary school at Fort Lee. For a food service specialist this an opportunity to take their career to the next level. The competition involved customers sampling from both teams’ menus, while keeping the identity of the team that cooked the meal hidden. The diners then voted on the food they liked the most, and voted for the winner of the Diner’s Choice award. Before the announcement of the winning team, Command Sgt. Maj. Quillar Ransom, 7th TB (X) command sergeant major, started by thanking the Air Force for coming out. “You can cook.” Ransom said. “I’m glad that these individuals got a chance to come together and show their skills.”Ransom and Young presented the Army’s Culinary Chef Board winners with Army Achievement Medals and then announced that the Army was the winner of the Diner’s Choice Award.After the medal presentations it was time to announce the Army as the winners of the Commander’s Cup. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Youngs, 633rd FSS food service operations section chief and contest judge, said, “It’s all about food service. What we say in the Air Force is we fuel the fight. That is what we do. Food is a very important part of what we do, so is competition and so is stress. I know that is what these teams went through today, but it makes them better leaders, better Airmen, better Soldiers, Young concluded.”

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Uniform sleeves can now be rolled either with camouflage facing in or out, depending on the preference of commanders down to the company level. In addition to the new guidance on rolling sleeves of the Army Combat Uniform in garrison, commanders in the field can now authorize Soldiers to cuff ACU sleeves either with the camouflage facing in or out. The changes are effective immediately, according to a memorandum signed Tuesday, Sept. 27, by Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, the Army’s deputy chief of staff, G-1. For the past three months, sleeves had to be rolled or cuffed with the camouflage facing out. The new guidance gives commanders more flexibility. “These changes enhance individual readiness and morale and give greater flexibility to commanders in determining the needs of their Soldiers in the performance of their mission,” said Lt. Col. Jerry Pionk, spokesman for the Army G-1. The original G-1 memorandum authorizing Soldiers to roll ACU sleeves with camo facing out was issued June 28 of this year. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley decided on the uniform change, following requests from Soldiers throughout the force made through Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey. The decision followed a month-long trial with Soldiers at Fort

Hood, Texas, rolling their ACU sleeves. Until then, sleeves had not been rolled since the battle dress uniforms or BDUs were phased out almost a decade ago. The guidance on rolling and cuffing ACU sleeves pertains to those of the universal camouflage pattern, or UCP; operational camouflage pattern, known as OCP; and the Operation Enduring Freedom pattern. The decision on how to roll or cuff sleeves can be made by company commanders of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve as well as the active component. During a battalion, brigade or higher formation, the most senior commander will decide how the uniform will be worn, according to the guidance. Sleeves can only be rolled in garrison, and despite whether the camouflage is exposed or rolled inside out, the sleeves must be rolled neatly above the elbow, but no more than three inches above the elbow. Sleeves of the Army aircrew combat uniform, or A2CU, will not be rolled under any circumstances, the guidance states. During field training or when deployed, commanders may authorize Soldiers to cuff their ACU sleeves one or two times, either inside or out. The changes are an exception to Department of the Army Pamphlet 670-1, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, until a new pam is issued.

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Uplifting event provides breast cancer awareness By Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. However, due to better treatment options, there are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors thriving in the U.S. today. Since the month of October is dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, hosting a fundraiser, organizing a bake sale or running for a loved one in an awareness run are all common events. One of the events comes with a unique twist. The Fill the Bra Campaign is an uplifting event where people are asked to decorate an original bra which are placed on display and voted on by the local community. Donations and funded votes go to help those with breast cancer who are not insured or underinsured. “The campaign provides a light-hearted approach to the cause, bringing everyone together in a creative way,” said Wendy Elvis, 633rd Medical Group lead mammography technologist and fill the bra campaign participant. “It’s a community event; we are all members of the community and our military members are fortunate enough to have provided healthcare. However, there are members of our community that don’t have insurance or are underinsured. This event raises money for those members.” According to Jamie Radik, 633rd Medical Group mammography technologist and fill the bra campaign participant, along with raising money, the campaign educates women who are nervous about getting mammograms. The more women perform self-breast exams and mammograms on a regular basis, the earlier breast cancer can be caught which increases the chance of survival. Breast cancer incidence rates have decreased since 2000, partly due to earlier screening and better treatment, but also with an increase in awareness, said Radik. Both technologists in the mammography department at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley, Elvis and Radik were inspired by the Air Force motto, ‘Fly. Fight. Win.’ when decorating their bra for the campaign. “To fly, to soar, to fight the disease with everything you have and to ultimately win against it,” said Elvis. “We felt the need to represent our military for what they give to our community, so we wanted to do something patriotic, military and of course, Air Force.” To help raise awareness for breast cancer and to support the cause, visit the MacArthur Mall in Norfolk, Va., during October to see the original bras on display or visit www.brahaha.org for more information.

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Wendy Elvis and Jamie Radik, 633rd Medical Group mammography technologists, show off the bra they decorated for the Fill the Bra Campaign at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 21, 2016. The campaign, held in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, helps raise funds to provide healthcare to those uninsured and underinsured. U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley mammography technologists, Wendy Elvis and Jamie Radik, design a patriotic bra for the Fill the Bra Campaign in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 21, 2016.

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A bra from the 2015 Fill the Bra Campaign designed by Wendy Elvis and Jamie Radik, 633rd Medical Group mammography technologists, sits on display at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 21, 2016. To help raise awareness for breast cancer, visit the MacArthur Mall in Norfolk, Va., during October to see the original bras on display.

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Competitive career opportunities exist via officer crossflow program AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

One of today’s opportunities for officers to broaden career options comes from the nonrated line officer crossflow program, which currently has openings for officers on active duty in certain career fields to volunteer for retraining into undermanned career fields. The program is designed to optimize the officer inventory and reduce risk in several key mission areas where low manning levels are more severe. Maj. Christopher Moore is a former communications and information officer who volunteered to retrain in 2005 and chose public affairs. Moore served a year as the public affairs adviser to former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh and to Gen. Dave Goldfein while he was the Air Force’s vice chief of staff. Now, Moore is the Air Force Command Information deputy division chief, proving that fear of being non-competitive in a new career field is unfounded. “When you leave your core community for another, it is intimidating,” said Moore, who crossflowed from the community that would eventually become cyberspace operations. “However, that feeling doesn’t last long. In public affairs’ tight-knit family, you’re surrounded by talented Airmen and given an opportunity to grow into your new role as an Air Force communicator.” Crossflow is a permanent move into a new career field. Officers will maintain their original Air Force specialty code as a secondary AFSC, but the AFSC they crossflow into will become their primary and future assignments will be determined based on the new AFSC. Moore had the opportunity to lead public affairs efforts at a busy mobility wing, was selected for an Education with Industry assignment and intermediate developmental education inresidence, and commanded a combat camera squadron before his assignment with the chief of staff. “Having talented, motivated officers join public affairs mid-career is not new to us,” said Brig. Gen. Ed Thomas, the Air Force Public Affairs director. “We have experience setting them up for suc-

cess, just like Maj. Moore. Another crossflow officer is serving as a numbered Air Force public affairs director and one of our most recent crossflows has been selected to get her master’s degree through the Air Force Institute of Technology.” This year, company grade officers from year groups 2009–2013 in logistics readiness, personnel, public affairs, civil engineer, behavioral scientist, and chemist and biologist career fields are eligible to volunteer for crossflow into cyberspace operations, space operations, and munitions and missile maintenance. Field grade officers from year groups 2004–2008 in the personnel, developmental engineer and acquisitions, chemist and biologist, civil engineer and behavioral scientist career fields are eligible to volunteer to crossflow into cyberspace operations, intelligence, aircraft maintenance, operations research analyst and public affairs. “Every day as a public affairs officer is challenging, yet rewarding. The information environment is always evolving and it’s amazing to work new ways to tell our Air Force story,” Moore said. The special duty assignments branch at the Air Force Personnel Center is accepting applications through Oct. 12. A panel of five colonels representing the affected career fields will convene in October to select volunteers for crossflow. Unlike past multi-phase programs, this year’s program is voluntary only and there will not be an involuntary follow-on phase. There are several program exemptions. Careful review of the crossflow eligibility and application messages to determine eligibility before beginning the application process is encouraged. Officers will be notified by December to begin reporting for training in their new career field during the summer 2017 assignment cycle. Complete eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines are available on myPers. Click “Assignment Programs” from the active duty officer assignments landing page or select “active duty officer” from the dropdown menu and search “crossflow.” For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to the myPers website.

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Public Affairs sergeant major shares his own Hispanic Heritage story By Cathy Segal TACOM

In 1991, Jose A. Velazquez Jr. was a 19-year-old trying to escape the hopelessness of the projects north of Boston. He had failed out of community college and was working in a factory pressing suits. But he had dreams and goals beyond the factory. His mother wanted him to be “a somebody,” and he saw an opportunity to make something of himself in the Army. So he did. He joined the Army as a broadcaster in 1991 and today he is the Sergeant Major of Army Public Affairs, where he advises the Chief of Army Public Affairs on all enlisted matters affecting the career field. Velazquez shared his story Sept. 21, speaking for Hispanic Heritage Month to employees from TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and the Detroit Arsenal. He expressed hope that people in the audience would recognize parallels with their own life stories. “Many of us who come from other places or whose parents came from other places can indeed rise and reach the American dream,” he said. In the early 1960s, before he was born, Velazquez’s parents moved to the U.S. from Puerto Rico. Like many other immigrants, they came here for opportunity — to find work in factories, in fields, wherever unskilled labor was needed. He too went to work in a factory. It was there that a coworker one day asked him what he wanted to do with his life. “I told him I had an interest in working in radio and television,” Velazquez remembered. “But without a degree, there was no way I was going to get there.” When the coworker told him that he had seen someone appear on TV when he was serving in the military in Germany in the early ‘80s, Velazquez was nonplussed. “That sounded very strange to me,” Velazquez explained. “All I knew about the Army was tents and people screaming at you, but it piqued my interest enough to go down and speak to the recruiter, and he told me, indeed, that was a field I could get into.” Velazquez asked if he would get paid from day one. The recruiter told him he would, and Velazquez told him to sign him up. “And I was gone,” he remembered. So began his Army career. His rise through the ranks was not necessarily easy, nor was it difficult. “It was simply a matter of my drive and my desire,” he said. “That’s what’s terrific about the Army. It allows you to go as far as you choose to go, and as far as your drive and your skills will allow you to go. It’s the perfect fair environment for you to make of yourself whatever you choose.” Looking back on his career today, he doesn’t think being Hispanic in the Army served as either an ad-

vantage or a disadvantage. Rather, the values instilled him — the loyalty and devotion to community and family, the high regard for fairness and patriotism that he grew up with — were in keeping with the Army values. “If anything, it was a great benefit,” he said. “I was a really patriotic kid and I grew up in an environment where, although it was largely Hispanic, there was a lot of patriotism and love of country for the opportunities that the United States gives to folks who come here from other countries.” Hispanics come to the U.S. driven by the desire to do well, Velazquez explained, to succeed and to be included in their communities. “Those folks that come from other countries, in particular the Latin countries, come here and many of their children desire to serve, to give back as a form of thanks to a country that gave their families an opportunity,” he said. According to Velazquez, the number of Hispanic Soldiers in the Army has been on the rise since 1985, but it is still lower than the percentage of Hispanics in the U.S. population. “The Army is 11 percent Hispanic compared to 17 percent of the population,” he said. “We still have some work to do to mirror our civilian world, but it’s surely better than 1985 [when] we were only at 3 percent, so we’ve grown significantly since then.” In his remarks, sergeant major offered advice to Hispanic-American Soldiers and civilians who are just starting their careers in the Army today, encouraging them to take advantage of the Army’s educational opportunities and training. “Always search for those hard jobs that are going to get [you] promoted and are going to give [you] the opportunity to succeed,” he said. In addition to sharing his own story, Velazquez told the Hispanic Heritage Month audience about several contributions Hispanics have made to the Army. One such contribution was made by Sgt. 1st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez from Weidman, Michigan. According to Velazquez, Rodriguez died during an intense small-arms firefight in Afghanistan, leaving behind a wife and three children, “who carry his memory and courage in their hearts.” Velazquez called him a great American and “a product of the rich tapestry of his Hispanic heritage.” “’Rod,’ as his friends called him, was a die-hard Red Wings fan,” Velazquez said. “He’d mess with his Army buddies from other states and wonder how anyone could root for another team. That was Rod. He chose to stand and be counted as one of the men and women who decided to protect our country and our way of life.” Velazquez also talked about “The Borinqueneers,”

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Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Velazquez Jr., Sergeant Major of Army Public Affairs, speaks to Soldiers and employees from the TACOM LCMC and Detroit Arsenal for a Hispanic Heritage Month event Sept. 21, 2016.

a Puerto Rican unit of the Army that was active from 1899 to 1956. In April 2016, the unit was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The unit was the first Hispanic unit and the sole unit from the Korean War to receive the medal. It is regarded as one of the most highly decorated units in the history of the U.S. military. Velazquez also discussed the results of a review of military records directed by Congress. The review was meant to ensure that acts of heroism deserving of the Medal of Honor were not overlooked or rejected because of prejudice or discrimination. Following the years-long review of thousands of records, 17 Hispanic Army veterans were awarded our nation’s highest award for valor in 2014 in the largest Medal of Honor ceremony in history. Opinions may differ on whether observances like Hispanic Heritage Month unite or divide the Army, Velazquez said, but he believes they are necessary to allow people “to pause, reflect and celebrate the diversity of people and cultures that continue to build and strengthen our Army and our nation.” “We celebrate our differences because our differences always make us who we are,” he said. “That’s what makes us uniquely American. As a Hispanic American I can stand next to an American of European descent, of African descent, of Middle Eastern or Asian descent — we’re still all Americans.” Velazquez said he was honored that day to share his experiences as a Hispanic-American service member. He said that of all his accomplishments the one that today remains the most important to him was simply making his mom proud. “She worked so hard to ensure that I would become a somebody,” he said. “For her, that meant somebody who got an education and got a profession. So I did both.” His mom passed away in 1997. “But prior to her passing away I was very proud to share my degree with her, to bring it home,” he said. “She held it in her hands and said, “You’re a somebody now.”

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EustisCommunity Free Friday night movies Joint Base Langley-Eustis Force Support is offering free movies at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Friday nights, at Wylie Theater at 705 Washington Blvd. A valid ID and parental supervision is required for all movies shown at 8 p.m. No outside food or beverages will be allowed and snacks will be available for purchase. The schedule is listed below: Sept. 30 – X-Men Apocalypse at 6 p.m. and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising at 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport. com.

TRADOC Band fall and winter free concert schedule The TRADOC Band will be performing free concerts in the Hampton Roads area this fall and winter. Here is a list of the upcoming concerts: Oct. 3 — Fall Chamber Music Series at the Chesapeake Library at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 — Fall Chamber Music Series at ODU in Norfolk at 4 p.m.

GovTech presents free technology exhibit The Government Technology (GovTech: Army) Exhibit presents a free technology exhibit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ft. Eustis Club, Pershing Avenue, (Bldg. 2123) on Oct. 13, 2016. Over 35 high-tech organizations from across the country will be exhibiting at the event. The following areas of interest will be featured: Secure Communications, Knowledge Management, Wireless Communications, Enterprise Solutions, Systems Integration, E-Learning, Desktop Applications, and Multimedia. The event is open to all military, civilian, and contract personnel.

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com vices/programs. The responsibilities include selecting music, directing a praise team, preparing music and PowerPoint slides for the Sunday service, and additional services as requested. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a church and/or chapel program directing, leading, and/or accompanying in a contemporary worship setting. Contract will be awarded based on best value to the government. Applicants can pick up the Statement of Work (SOW) and the Basis of Award from the Regimental Memorial Chapel and/or the Langley AFB Contracting Office. Applications must be submitted to the Langley Contracting Office by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2016. An audition/ interview by applicants with the Chapel Next Senior Pastor is also required and will be scheduled once the application has been processed. Please go to https:// www.fbo.gov and search for Chapel Next Music Director/Musician, Solicitation Number: FA4800-16-T-0027 for additional information. For more information, contact Chaplain (Major) Terry Kesling at 878-2257.

JBLE Exchange seeking volunteer groups for Community Gift Wrap Program Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange is seeking partners for the U.S. Army & U.S. Air Force Exchange Service’s annual community gift wrap program. As part of the program, JBLE Exchange will set up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts during the busy holiday shopping season in exchange for donations. For more information, interested organizations can contact the JB Langley-Eustis Exchange at 757-766-1282 or 757-887-0293 to schedule a time to participate in the community gift wrap program.

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CW3 Rivera, Carlos Transportation School Fort Eustis, is detailed as the Summary Court Martial Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of SFC Loretta G. Daniels. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased estate contact CW3 Rivera at 757-878-6063.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2016, DANTES will no longer physically process any paper-based reimbursement. This policy change includes reimbursement of test fees for the following exams: GED, GMAT, GRE General and GRE Subject, Praxis Core and Praxis Subject Assessment, ACT and SAT. For additional information, contact Fort Eustis Education Center at 757-878-2083.

Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Sunday services Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays for contemporary Christian worship. Experience God’s goodness and grace, discover answers to life’s questions. Enjoy being spiritually revived, refreshed and fulfilled. For more information, contact Chaplain Kesling at 757-878-2257.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Ft Eustis Chapel Next Music Director/Musician The Fort Eustis Chapel Next contemporary worship service has a part-time contract vacancy for a Music Director/Musician. The contractor will coordinate the music for Sunday worship services and special ser-

Range schedule (Update) Ranges, training areas and associated facilities are off limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations or inspections unless clearance is obtained in person from the Range Control Fire Desk or a designated Range Control technician. The Range Control office telephone number is 878-7404 or 878-7405. The range operations schedule through Sept. 28 is: Sept. 30 — BTRAC, R1, Maint R2, R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 1 — R2 POW, Waterfowl and Deer Hunting R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 — R2 POW from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 — BTRAC, R1, Waterfowl and Deer Hunting R3, R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Oct. 4 — BTRAC, R1, Waterfowl R3, R5, R6 from 4:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 5 — BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, Waterfowl R5, R6 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. All personnel are required to check in and out with Range Control before going into or departing from any range or training area.

Langley Hispanic Heritage Committee hosts luncheon The Langley Hispanic Heritage Committee will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Bayview Commonwealth Center on Oct. 13, 2016 in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. U.S. Navy retired Joel Vargas will be the guest speaker. The luncheon will cost $18 with R.S.V.P. by Oct. 12, 2016. For more information contact, TSgt Garcia at 757-764-7795.

633rd CES Fire Department hosts Fire Fighter Challenge 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Fighter Challenge competition during our 2016 Fire Prevention Week Open House at 1 p.m. at the Fire Station on Oct. 14, 2016. The competition is open to all squadrons on JBLE and must be a four person co-ed team. This relay event does not require each team member to complete all of the timed events. The teams are required to wear firefighting gear to include, pants, coat, gloves, and helmet. The relay event includes carrying a 3 ft. hose 50 ft., a 35ft ladder climb, and a Keiser sled pull. For more information or to sign up, contact the 633rd CES Fire Department at 757-7644222.

JBLE to host American Red Cross Blood Drive JBLE will host a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Army Reserve Center (Bldg. 1034) on Oct. 12, 2016. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Fort Eustis Commissary Bakery hosts the first cookie walk The Fort Eustis Commissary Bakery will host the first cookie walk from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28, 2016. The event will allow customers to choose their container and choose from a variety of 20 cookies. For more information, contact Ramon Miller at 757-878-5966.

JBLE Airman & Family Readiness Center hosts annual Trunk or Treat JBLE A&FRC will host the annual Trunk or Treat event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 parking lot on Oct. 22, 2016. The event provides a safe and fun environment to celebrate with plenty of candy, games and activities. The A&FRC is looking for organizations or units to “host” a trunk. For more information or to participate, contact 764-3990.

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LAFBCommunity Free movies at the base theater JBLE Force Support Squadron will host free movies on Fridays at the Langley Theater. The theater will be showing X-Men Apocalypse at 6 p.m. and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 30. For more information, visit www.jbleforcesupport.com.

Protestant Men of the Chapel hosts Fall Family Event The Chapel PMOC is sponsoring a free fall family event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bethel Manor Chapel on Oct. 1, 2016. The event will have food, fun and fellowship. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 764-7847.

JBLE provides the flu shot Active Duty personnel only will be provided the flu shot from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Commons on Oct. 5-6, 2016. All beneficiaries, 9 years and older, will be provided the flu shot from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Commons on Oct. 7, 2016. Beneficiaries younger than 9 years old must receive their shots at the USAF Langley Hospital. To prevent long lines and increased wait times, installation personnel are encouraged to visit the POD during the designated times. However, this is only a recommendation. Active Duty members can visit the POD during any of the dates/times listed above to get their flu shots. Per the Center of Disease Control guidance, there is no flu mist available this year, only flu shots. For more information, contact the USAF Langley Hospital at 757-225-7630.

633rd CES Fire Department hosts Fire Fighter Challenge 633 Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department will be hosting a Fire Fighter Challenge competition during our 2016 Fire Prevention Week Open House at 1 p.m. at the Fire Station on Oct. 14, 2016. The competition is open to all squadrons on JBLE and must be a four person co-ed team. This relay event does not require each team member to complete all of the timed events. The teams are required to wear firefighting gear to include, pants, coat, gloves, and helmet. The relay event includes carrying a 3 ft. hose 50 ft., a 35ft ladder climb, and a Keiser sled pull. For more information or to sign up, contact the 633rd CES Fire Department at 757-764-4222.

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Langley and Eustis clubs, both youth program services, the Langley Marina, Langley Child Development Center, Fort Eustis bowling center, Information Technology, Auto Hobby Shop and Outdoor Recreation. The positions offer flexible pay and will end in October 2016. For more information, contact JBLE FSS at 757-764-2992 or visit www.NAFJobs.org.

JBLE offers motorcycle course for riders

The JBLE.AF.MIL website is migrating to a new system. Please expect website downtime and page/link issues. Website updates cannot be made at this time. For more information or concerns, please call 633rd ABW Public Affairs at 764-5701.

Motorcycle riders on JBLE must register for the JBLE Motorcycle Course to meet the DODI, AFI and AR requirements. Registration for the available courses for the year will be ending soon. To register for the Advanced Riders course on Oct. 4, contact Dawn Joyner at 757501-8224.

JBLE partners with Armed Services Blood Program for blood drive JBLE will host a blood drive in partnership with the Armed Services Blood Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Commons on Oct. 12, 2016. For more information, call Ralph Peters at 757-953-1686.

Langley Chiefs’ Group will accept Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund applications for November The Langley Chiefs’ Group is proud to manage the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund benefitting active-duty Airmen (E1-E6) stationed at Langley AFB who are pursuing a college degree. Four $300 scholarships will be presented at our November 2016 Langley Chiefs’ Group meeting. Applications are available by contacting any member of the Langley Chiefs’ Group and must be received by Oct. 14, 2016. For more information, contact CMSgt Cabalar at 757-225-5638.

JBLE NAF Team recruits for summer employment JBLE Force Support Squadron has summer positions available at the Langley and Fort Eustis golf courses, the

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

JBLE Family Child Care Program The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program is looking for child care providers. They are searching for those interested in a professional, portable career that will allow those to stay at home and run a homebased business. The program is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Child care providers must be at least 18 years old be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. Training may include First Aid, CPR, health, safety, developmentally appropriate practices and child guidance. All individuals providing child care in their home for more than 10 hours a week must be licensed. For more information, contact Romona Butler at Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Joanne Reddick at Langley Air Force Base at 764-3585/2835.

JBLE Child and Youth Programs’ new services The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Child and Youth Programs will now offer 24-hour in-home family child care for children 2 — 12 years old whose parents are required to work overnight, holidays or weekends. While the program aims to assist families with work schedules outside the normal operating hours, the program is available to families where there is no one else in the household available to provide care. To sign up, contact Joanne Reddick at 764-2835, and for more information, contact Sheila Robinson at 878-0280.

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NEW 2016

RAV4

NEW 2016 HIGHLANDER

U.S. Military

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Includes Hybrids

NEW 2017

NEW 2017 TACOMA

CAMRY INCLUDES HYBRIDS

Incentive*

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CAN BE COMBINED WITH TOYOTA SPECIAL CASH BACK OR SPECIAL FINANCING OR SPECIAL LEASES!

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NEW 2016

COROLLA

NEW 2016 AVALON HYBRIDS

INCLUDES

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CASEY TOYOTA

CHECKERED FLAG TOYOTA 5301 Virginia Beach Blvd. • Virginia Beach 757-490-1111 • checkeredflagtoyota.com

601 East Rochambeau Drive • Williamsburg 757-259-1000 • caseytoyota.com

CHARLES BARKER TOYOTA 1877 Laskin Road • Virginia Beach 757-437-4000 • charlesbarkertoyota.com

FIRST TEAM TOYOTA

3400 Western Branch Blvd. • Chesapeake 757-673-2345 • firstteamtoyota.com

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GLOUCESTER TOYOTA

PRIORITY TOYOTA GREENBRIER

PEARSON TOYOTA

PRIORITY TOYOTA HAMPTON

6357 George Washington Hwy. • Gloucester 804-693-2100 • gloucestertoyota.com 12978 Jefferson Ave. • Newport News 757-874-6000 • pearsontoyotascion.com

1800 Greenbrier Parkway • Chesapeake 757-366-5000 • prioritytoyota.com

2301 W. Mercury Blvd. • Hampton 757-838-5000 • prioritytoyotahampton.com

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY OCTOBER 3, 2016 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AND UP TO 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED AND 72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $13.89 AT 0% FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***ALL LEASE OFFERS: LEASE OFFERS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. RAV4 LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2300 DOWN, FIRST $199 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2016 RAV4 MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,340 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $25,163. HIGHLANDER LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $3290 DOWN, FIRST $309 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2016 HIGHLANDER LE PLUS MODEL 6949, MSRP $36,755 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $35,309. TACOMA LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2730 DOWN, FIRST $269 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2017 TACOMA MODEL 7540, 4X4 DOUBLE CAB SR5 V6 MSRP $34,355 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $33,469. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. INCENTIVE AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLES INCLUDE $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. †PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $2000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY, $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA AND $2500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON AVALON OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ††BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $500 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 10/3/16 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. OFFERS END 10/3/16. †††TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.