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Commentary Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editorial Staff Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. John J. Allen Jr. Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Officer Capt. Kevin Whitlatch • kevin.whitlatch@us.af.mil

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Fellow Airmen, Your enthusiasm and ingenuity continues to be our Air Force’s number one weapon system! In April of this year we launched the Airmen Powered by Innovation program aimed at turning your ideas into real cost savings for our Air Force. Since coming online API has received and reviewed more than 2,400 ideas and that number continues to climb. Thank you and keep the great ideas flowing. The secretary of the Air Force, chief of staff of the Air Force and I are committed to continuous process improvement and empowering you with the tools to refine how you sub-

mit ideas for review. To that end, we have developed an enhanced API page hosted on the Air Force Portal giving submitters a wealth of information from the latest API approval stats, to tools that can help refine and enhance potential submissions – making it even easier for you to communicate your ideas about how to improve the way we do business across our Air Force. For example, on the enhanced API page you will find nine “hot buttons or icons” allowing you to query previously submitted API ideas (search to see if an idea has been submitted already), see what ideas have been approved, submit your idea, and most importantly check the status of your submission. We also includ-

ed an expanded database of ideas submitted under the previous Every Dollar Counts campaign to ensure we captured every submission. For our senior leaders, we included icons showing statistics by major command and Headquarters Air Force 2-letter staff along with an executive view icon that includes a monthly API update briefing. We are also committed to transparency and having an open dialogue. On the API page you will find monthly reports showing just how we are doing across the Air Force with regards to processing your submissions. There is also a link enabling you to communicate directly with the API Team to get answers to questions you may have. We are also look-

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ing at ways to deliver monetary awards quicker – we know your time is valuable and we appreciate your participation. Finally, I want to challenge each of you to continue to think of ways we can make the world’s best Air Force even better. In the near future I will be visiting many of you “virtually” across the Air Force to talk about API. I want to hear about your experiences and your thoughts on the new look and functionality of the API page. Remember the future of our Air Force starts with each of us … and I am convinced we will continue to do what we have been doing best for 67 years – leading from the front with innovation. Fly, fight and win!

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Warrior Care Month Eustis Soldiers maintain resiliency

ABOVE: U.S. Army Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit participate in wheelchair basketball as part of Warrior Care Month at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 6, 2014. Warrior Care Month provides an opportunity for all military branches to show their support for their wounded warriors.

Photos by Airman 1st Class Kimberly Nagle

ABOVE: U.S. Army Soldiers from theWarriorTransition Unit participate in wheelchair basketball as part of Warrior Care Month at Fort Eustis,Va., Nov. 6, 2014.Transition workshops, resiliency classes and morale events represent several of the events scheduled during Warrior Care Month.

LEFT: U.S. Army Soldiers of the Warrior Transition Unit participate in seated volleyball as part of Warrior Care Month at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 6, 2014.This year the Warrior Care month will focus on four areas: resiliency, recovery, reintegration and remaining strong.

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Eustis Veterinary Clinic an animal all its own By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Little Fido is not looking so hot, but Fido’s owners are new to Fort Eustis and unsure of where to go. Fortunately, help is closer than they think: Veterinary providers are standing by to help Fido right down the road at the Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic, open Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic staff works to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases, ensure the health and welfare of military working dogs at Joint Base Langley-Eustis and nearby Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, and care for the beloved pets of the local military population. “We can handle everything from vaccines to lab testing for our [personally owned animals],” said U.S. Army Spc. Matthew O’Conner, Fort Eustis Branch Vet Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge. “We also have the ability to perform surgeries on our MWDs.” Every morning, the clinic will call over to each of the MWD kennels to check on the more than 20 dogs they care for. The providers ask about the general health of the animals, if they are current on their shots and immunizations, and if they need any medications. Afterward, they begin their normal working appointments. The clinic will see up to 35 animals each day by appointment.

“Whether you are joining JBLE or on your way out, we want to make sure your family changes station efficiently. At the end of the day, we want our families to be happy, whether they walk on two legs or four.” — U.S. Army Spc. Matthew O’Conner

“The clinic provides better cost savings for Service members and their families,” said O’Conner. “Prices are typically set below the market.” Not only do Service members have the benefit of lower costs, but also the convenience of the clinic being located on the installation. “Someone that works at [U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command] has the ability to walk across the street and bring us their pet,” said O’Conner. “It could be a short drive from base housing and back to bring in the animal.” During some appointments, the clinic collects fecal samples to test for different parasites, the three most prevalent of which are roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. This is important because

two of those three can be transmitted to humans. “Our job is [ensuring] wellness of the pet population,” said O’Conner. “But if we have the ability to take care of the owners, that falls under part of our mission in preventing zoonotic diseases.” The care of the animals, especially the MWDs, is “extremely important,” said Capt. Andrew Chambers, Fort Eustis Branch Vet Clinic chief of vet services. “The clinic is valuable for the fact that we can help keep our Soldiers out of harm’s way by keeping the MWDs healthy,” said Chambers. “The clinic also has the ability to keep morale up by keeping the family pet happy and healthy.” The clinic also alleviates concerns for military families facing permanent changes of station by helping them ensure their pets are prepared for the move. The clinic staff urged Service members to contact them about PCS pet questions as soon as they receive notification of their upcoming move. “Whether you are joining JBLE or on your way out, we want to make sure your family changes station efficiently,” said O’Conner. “At the end of the day, we want our families to be happy, whether they walk on two legs or four.” For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Fort Eustis clinic at 878-5824/1769.

ABOVE: U.S. Army Spc. Matthew O’Conner, Fort Eustis Branch Vet Clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, checks the ears of Buster, a Boston Bulldog, during a check-up at the Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 5, 2014. LEFT: U.S. Army Capt. Andrew Chambers, Fort Eustis Branch Vet Clinic chief, examines an X-ray of a dog at the Fort Eustis Veterinary Clinic at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 5, 2014. Photos by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle

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TRADOC civilian, former CSM retires after 40-year combined Army service By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

“I was able to make civilians into Soldiers,” she said. “I was there to help.” “If I had it my way, every Soldier would be a drill sergeant at least once in their career,” she added. “You get to see huge results. You get to see the new Soldiers graduate.” After completing her duty as a drill sergeant, she promoted to a first sergeant, working with drill

sergeants and supervising. “Holding this position as a woman was very rare at that time. It was a tough job, mentoring noncommissioned officers to do the best they can,” said Tighe. “I had an extremely supportive sergeant major, which made things easier.” She was eventually promoted to command sergeant major, commanding the reception station at a

basic training base. “I was held to a much higher standard,” said Tighe. “There were not many women in my position. When I went to sergeants major school, there were nine women out of 250 Soldiers in my class.” In 1990, Tighe became the command sergeant major at Fort

In 1967, a U.S. Army recruiter asked 18-year-old Peggy Tighe if she wanted to take a test. She didn’t have any reason not to, so Photo by Airman 1st Class she took it. Kimberly Nagle The results landed her a job as Peggy Tighe shows off the drill a stenographer in the Woman’s sergeant’s cover she wore when Army Corps. All the self-proshe served in the U.S. Army, Oct. claimed introvert had to do was SEE RETIREMENT PAGE 9 21, 2014, at Fort Eustis, Va. graduate from Advanced Individual Training school and the job was hers. “At graduation, this introvert did not realize they were calling my name as the distinguished graduate until the person next to me was telling me, it was me,” she said. “I was so stunned at the honor and the fact that I was promoted from an E-1 to E-5 as a result.” It was then when she decided that if she worked hard enough, good things may happen, and they did, beyond any expectation she could have ever dreamed. After graduation, her first duty assignment put her at the Pentagon. “I was 18 years old, and working at the Pentagon,” said Tighe. “This was during the time of multiple riots after the shooting of Martin Luther King Jr., which my office dealt with.” About ten years into her career, in October 1978 the Women’s Army Corps merged with the U.S. Army. “I didn’t really feel the merger too much,” Tighe said. “A lot of the women around me decided to get out when it happened, [but] I wanted to continue my career and [see] where it would take me.” Her career took her to drill sergeant duty. She saw this duty as life-changing. There was no desk to sit beCourtesy Photo hind; she had to train the next PeggyTighe, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command diversity office, is an Army veteran who graduated from Advanced IndividualTraining in generation of Soldiers. 1967.Tighe was a distinguished graduate from AIT, and became an enlisted Army stenographer.

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portunity to interact faceto-face with school representatives and learn about multiple colleges and universities in one centralized location. Prospective students and parents can also inquire about internships, externships, online learning versus classroom learning an d referrals for employment after graduation. Counselors from the Army Education Center will be available to answer questions regarding continuing education and tuition assistance or schedule appointments to work with prospective students in their office. For additional information on the Education Fair, contact the Army Education Center at 8782083, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.

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Chronicles of a Chief Retired, but not tired Photo by Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Mark Flockhart selects a lens to insert into a peripheral vision-testing machine at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 10, 2014. Prior to volunteering at the USAF Hospital Langley optometry clinic, Flockhart volunteered at the dental, dermatology and orthopedics clinics.

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The year was 1945, World War II would soon end, and the Cold War was near. Then 17-year-old Mark Flockhart, deciding he had no future working in a steel mill in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, lied about his age and was drafted into in the U.S. Army Air Corps two years before it became the U.S. Air Force. Almost 60 years later, retired Chief Master Sgt. Flockhart stays connected to the U.S. Air Force by volunteering at USAF Hospital Langley once a week, while golfing twice a week and going to the gym three times weekly.

“I found my niche when I joined the service,” said Flockhart. “I loved it; stayed 29 years.” Before Flockhart retired, he worked as the maintenance superintendent on the flightline at Langley Air Force Base, programming an Airborne Warning and Control System for an E-3 Sentry aircraft. “I was also the first senior enlisted advisor for the wing on this base,” said Flockhart. “Making chief was the best thing that ever happened in my career. It was great. At the time, there weren’t many Chiefs; they had been around for four and a half years and most retired after making it. I loved it, so I waited another seven years to retire.”

Flockhart’s service to the U.S. Air Force includes tours to England, Turkey, Libya, Panama, Vietnam and Thailand. “General Robert Dixon, the Tactical Air Command commander in 1973, picked me to go with him to all the TAC bases in Europe,” said Flockhart. “I was the senior chief on the base. He wanted me around to check maintenance.” During Flockhart’s Vietnam and Thailand tours, he spent most nights awake, volunteering his time to benefit his fellow Service members’ morale, sometimes never going to bed. “I was in Vietnam and Thailand as an avionics superintendent on a B-52,” said Flockhart. “During my

spare time, I would head over to the (Military Auxiliary Radio Station), where I ran phone patches for Service members back to the states, so they could talk to their families.” At 55 years old, Flockhart finally decided to retire. However, he was not ready to settle down. “After I retired, I spent nine years operating the cyclotron for the College of William & Mary,” said Flockhart. “Then I went to NASA and worked on a space shuttle, taking the data that they were getting off the heat tiles and converting it to digital information.” After that, Flockhart worked at Langley Air Force Base’s dental clin-

ic for nine years, at dermatology for seven years, orthopedics for seven years and made his way to the optometry clinic, where he has volunteered for another seven years. “Work keeps me young,” said Flockhart. “I started working when I was about 12 years old. My social security started when I was 14, because I helped a brick layer build a house and he put me on his payroll.” Flockhart has not stopped working to better the world and those around him since he was a boy. He believes discipline and a good work ethic are the key to a long, prosperous and proud life. “I’m really proud of what I’ve accomplished,” said Flockhart. “I came from a

poor family and I worked my way up, made chief and I’m still working at 87 years old, still kicking around. You’ve got to reflect your pride in the Air Force by going out there and helping people, not just for your own personal satisfaction, but because of the effect it has on them and the Air Force itself.” Flockhart says he’s dedicated “110 percent” of himself to everything he’s done, and it has made him happy. Airmen and civilians around the optometry clinic show Flockhart their respect and admiration by calling him “sir” and “chief.” U.S. Air Force Airmen -- and everyone else -may have something they can learn from this chief.

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RETIREMENT FROM PAGE 6 Monroe, Virginia, which served as her final assignment before retiring after 23 years of service. While enjoying retirement, Tighe received a phone call in 1991 from a friend telling her she has a job lined up for her working in Army civilian personnel. Tighe was hesitant at first, but thought, “why not serve the Army again?” She worked in civilian personnel for more than four years. In 1995, she received yet another phone call, offering her a job to become a part of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command equal employment office, which she accepted. In her new position, she performed duties including counseling, processing equal employment opportunity complaints, developing reports, conducting training and administrative duties. She was soon named TRADOC diversity office director, responsible for ensuring Soldiers, civilians and family members are treated with

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respect and work in an environment free from any form of discrimination, harassment and reprisal. “This job is a good fit for me,” said Tighe. “I did a lot of counseling as a drill sergeant, as a first sergeant and a sergeant major. I learned a lot of great skill sets doing that, and in this job it is all about hearing both sides of the story and taking care of the people. For me, it has been absolutely terrific.” After more than 40 total years serving the Army as a Soldier and a civilian, Tighe said she can’t help but reflect and feel proud of the Army that transformed the quiet introvert into the woman who has held her head high through years of motivating, helping and teaching Soldiers. As Veterans Day approaches, Tighe said she sees it as a day to appreciate those members of the military who have sacrificed their lives in defense of freedom. “I admire anyone who serves. I think it changes lives,” she said. “I think every young person should serve in the military.”

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PeggyTighe, U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command diversity office director, served as a command sergeant major in the Army until retiring in 1990. In this photo, the-Command Sgt. Maj. Peggy Tighe, center, stands during her retirement ceremony from the Army.

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A Veteran’s Day ceremony was held at the Victory Arch in Newport News, Va., Nov. 11, 2014. The arch was originally built in 1919 as a greeting place for WWI Service members who returned from the war.

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The Braxton-Perkins Post 25 American Legion Brass Ensemble performs during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Victory Arch in Newport News, Va., Nov. 11, 2014. The ensemble played throughout the ceremony in honor of those who have served, and are currently serving the nation.

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Members of the Braxton-Perkins Post 25 American Legion hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at the Victory Arch here, Nov. 11. The Victory Arch was originally built in 1919 for returning WWI Service members who disembarked from ships and marched through the arch in victory parades. Today, the arch serves as a memorial with an eternal flame continually burning in honor of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. During the ceremony, the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC unit from Menchville High School present-

ed and posted the colors, and displayed wreathes in honor of each branch of military service. The Braxton-Perkins Post 25 Brass Ensemble performed throughout the ceremony playing the Armed Forces Tribute, during which they encouraged ceremony attendees to stand as their respective service song played. Following a brief history of Veterans Day, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, gave some remarks as the keynote speaker. “Today we remember and honor our Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guards-

men, ordinary men and women who have faithfully served this country as members of the Armed Forces,” said Ridge. “We are also here to remember those who died, and celebrate their courage, their call of duty and their commitment to serve this great nation.” As Junior ROTC cadets laid wreaths, Rick Thomasson, Post 25 legionnaire, played Taps as the crowd stood at attention, or with their hands over their hearts, remembering those who served. After the closing remarks and the playing of God Bless America, the ceremony concluded as the cadets retired the colors. “There are over 19 million vet-

Members of the U.S. Air Force JROTC unit from Menchville High School hold wreaths representing each branch of the military during aVeteran’s Day ceremony at the Victory Arch in Newport News, Va., Nov. 11, 2014. The cadets presented the wreaths to show respect to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

A chair sits empty as a representation of POW/MIA Service members during a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Victory Arch in Newport News, Va., Nov. 11, 2014.The Braxton-Perkins Post 25 American Legion hosted the ceremony.

erans; they are our co-workers, friends, neighbors and family members; they all answered the call to serve,” said Ridge. “Our

veterans are ordinary men and women, who rose to impossible odds and did extraordinary things.”

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As U.S. Air Force Airmen spend their time at work, stress may build up inside them. The Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., may provide several ways an Airman can release that stress, relax, do something exciting or learn a new skill. According to Master Sgt. Elroy Williams, 633rd Force Support Squadron community programs director, the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base is unique in what it offers Service members. “The Community Commons is the new name for the Community Center,” said Williams. “It’s mainly for the Airmen in the dorms to come over, use our computers, pool table, table tennis, basketball court, video games and all our other facilities, but it is open to all Service members and their dependents. This facility is pretty much unique, being that it’s one of the bigger community commons in the Air Force, housing the Airman’s Attic, Heidi’s Dress Closet and the Thrift Store.” The Commons provides Airmen with retail alternatives, but also organizes trips and events for Airmen to participate in. The program which they reach out to Airmen with is called the Single

Airmen Initiative. “We have the Single Airmen Initiative here, which coordinates trips and events, often free of cost,” said Williams. “We’ve done skiing trips, Myrtle Beach trips, block parties, bowling events and more. We also help provide cheap--sometimes free--tickets and tours.” If there is nothing available that meets an Airman’s particular interests, the Community Commons management is very open to ideas. Williams said if it is not too “crazy,” they can most likely get a good idea approved by their chain of command. The Commons also hosts tournaments for Billiards and Table Tennis players, and will soon host tournaments for video gamers as well. “We also host classes for martial arts, dance, music and others,” said Williams. “The instructors welcome you to come in and talk to them, bring your kids and work with them to get whatever you want or need from them.” Located near the Child Development Center and Langley Inn, Williams encourages Service members to come check out what the Commons has to offer. As unique as it is, Williams believes anyone can find something to enjoy. For more information, call 764-2983 or 764-2984 or visit www.jble.forcesupport. com.

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Hospital Langley, where they will enter isolation and undergo testing. Once the patient is determined to be clear of the disease, they will return to the Langley Transit Center to continue on the controlled monitoring period. “We have very rigorous, well-established, and well-rehearsed protocols in place for the steps that we take should one of these Service members begin to exhibit any kind of a symptom that might become an indicator of the Ebola Virus Disease,” Allen explained. “We are very well-coordinated with the Virginia Department of Health and other local medical treatment facilities. We’ll get them through this 21-day monitoring process and get them home to their families as expediently as we possibly can.”

Training area now home to Operation United Assistance returnees By Staff Sgt. Jason J. Brown to its on-base hospital 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 633rd Air Base Wing has established a precedent-setting controlled monitoring area at Joint Base Langley-Eustis to comfortably house and serve military personnel returning from missions combatting the Ebola virus in West Africa. The camp, dubbed Langley Transit Center, is comprised of 21 buildings, including dormitories, bathroom and shower facilities, fitness center, cafeteria, and an entertainment and recreation center -- all built and managed by 633rd ABW personnel. Per direction from the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, all military personnel returning to the U.S. from Joint Task Force United Assistance in West Africa will undergo a 21day controlled monitoring program, where they will be physically separated from family members and the general public. “These are Service members that have had no known exposure to the Ebola Virus Disease. We are building a transit center that will facilitate their return from West Africa to their families,” said U.S. Air Force Col. John J. Allen, Jr., the JBLE commander.

Center construction Joint Base Langley-Eustis was selected as one of the Department of Defense’s controlled monitoring area bed-down sites due

with access to medical isolation capability, proximity to a military airfield, ability to provide services, lodging, transportation and controlled access to facilities. Installation leadership worked quickly to develop a plan to meet requirements. The 633rd ABW established the camp in a preexisting expeditionary training center, historically used during operational readiness exercises, inspections and expeditionary training scenarios. “Here at Langley, we have a contingency training area where we train Airmen to go forward to various parts of the world and set up this kind of expeditionary site, which is one of the reasons why Langley was viewed as a good opportunity to quickly set up a controlled monitoring area,” Allen said. “Our Airmen, the same Airmen that have been doing this kind of work in Iraq and Afghanistan for the last decade, are essentially doing that here.” In less than 72 hours, Langley Airmen, civilian employees and contractors quickly transformed the “bare base” buildings into a veritable “minicity,” ready to comfortably accommodate up to 90 personnel. By mid-December, installation leadership projects the transit center will be able to accommodate up to 150 Service members. Base civil engineers retrofitted facilities with new

heating, ventilation and air conditioning units, and upgraded plumbing capabilities, while communications Airmen and commercial internet and satellite television providers installed lines to pipe in telephone, high-speed internet and TV service for personnel to enjoy entertainment options and keep in touch with loved ones. Force support Airmen appointed the dormitories and common areas with furniture, appliances and linens to keep transit center residents comfortable. According to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, the existing infrastructure provided an “incredible opportunity” for the base to develop a well-appointed camp featuring as many amenities as possible for Service members to enjoy during their time in contained observation. “Our goal is to offer the best support we can to the redeployers, provide good facilities where they can relax, [Morale, Welfare and Recreation] facilities so they may be entertained and have productive time while they’re here,” Figiera said. “Our redeployers coming back from West Africa did a great job over there and we’re really proud of their service, and we want to make sure we can reintegrate them with their families as quickly as possible while following [Office of the Secretary of Defense] guidance on controlled monitoring.” “The U.S. military and

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nigel Lendore, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, installs the outer shell of an Alaska tent at the Langley Transit Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 5, 2014. The transit center was created in 72-hours, and contains many amenities like a fitness center, dining facility and recreation area.

the U.S. Air Force in particular has been doing this kind of work -- expeditionary bed-down -- for almost 25 years,” Allen added. “We’re pretty good at it; this is what we do.”

Medical monitoring and security While the first group of personnel arriving at Langley did not have direct contact with Ebola patients, controlled monitoring serves as an additional precaution before personnel are released back to their home station. “Controlled monitoring is the process by which trained healthcare professionals - in our case, Airmen who are doctors, nurses, public health professionals - monitor the returning Service members

for any symptoms consistent with the EVD,” Allen explained. “This is just an additional safeguard ordered by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure we are protecting these Service members, their families and the general population.” Medical professionals will abide by the established Ebola Virus Disease protocols, which include twice-daily temperature monitoring and protocols dictating what steps to take in the event a redeployer exhibits symptoms consistent with Ebola. “We anticipate it will be a very quick easy process where people will breeze through the 21 days with no issues,” Figiera said. “However, any time we’ve got a lot of people in close

quarters or they’ve been traveling for long periods of time other sicknesses could present. Someone could come down with the flu or a common cold that could present a fever, which is one of the symptoms of Ebola. We’re doing controlled monitoring tests twice a day to check everyone’s temperature.” Figiera explained each Service member staying at Langley Transit Center will be issued a personal thermometer to check their temperature throughout the day if they start feeling sick. Any time a Service member spikes a temperature above the threshold that could be indicative of symptoms of Ebola, medical personnel will be notified immediately to transport the patient to USAF

Personnel undergoing monitoring at Langley Transit Center will have access to a wide variety of amenities during their 21-day stay in order to provide the most comfortable experience possible. “It’s very important to recuperate the individuals before they head home to see their family members,” said Lt. Col. Gregory Beaulieu, 633rd Force Support Squadron commander. “We’re here to make sure that they have the facilities they need, whether that’s food, fitness, lodging, or recreational facilities and MWR, to make them feel as comfortable as they can during this process.” In addition to climate-controlled dormitories with in-room phones and refrigerators, the camp boasts a robust fitness center, complete with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as high-definition television for patrons to enjoy while exercising. Beaulieu and his staff leveraged the installation’s existing inventory of fitness equipment and furniture to appoint the facilities at the transit center at a minimal cost to the Air Force. “We were able to recapitalize on the two fitness facilities at Langley Air Force Base and take eight treadmills, eight [elliptical trainers] and other equipment that wasn’t most utilized at those centers and move

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they can utilize outdoor picnic areas at the center’s pavilion, grills and fire pits. Just as separate dormitories are designated for males and females, the camp features two permanent bathroom and shower facilities, which include a pair of washers and dryers for camp residents to utilize. Additionally, the installation will contract laundry service for residents, allowing them to drop off laundry and have it returned cleaned within 48 hours. Langley Transit Center will feature a “mayor’s cell” just outside the perimeter, which will be manned during duty hours and accessible via telephone after duty hours. The installation has appointed a “camp mayor,” U.S. Air Force Capt. Jasmine Pettie of the 633rd CES, who will lead a team of Service members to facilitate the administrative needs of personnel staying at the transit center and ensure those staying are cared for. “The camp mayor cell will be the [command and control] structure at [Langley Transit Center] that will take care of all deploying members,” Beaulieu said. Additionally, Airmen of the 633rd Security Forces Squadron will provide 24-hour security of the complex, and all installation emergency and maintenance services will be readily available at the transit center. “There are phones in all facilities, fire alarm capabilities, and emergency response just a few minutes away,” Figiera said. “Were going to make sure our redeployers are safe and have access to outside sources if they have any needs or wants while they’re here.” Allen affirmed the unwavering commitment of JBLE personnel in providing the best experience possible for those Service members in the controlled monitoring area. “Our timeline is however long Headquarters Air Force needs us to have this facility open, and that’s something that we can do,” Allen said. “While this is a tough deal for Service members coming back, they understand why it’s happening and we’re going to deliver an experience that is both comfortable and positive for them.”

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The 633rd Air Base Wing established the Langley Transit Center in a pre-existing expeditionary training center, shown here on Nov. 4, 2014.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 633rd Air Base Wing unload fresh linens at the Langley Transit Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 5, 2014.

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Airmen assigned to the 633rd Force Support Squadron set up gym equipment at the LangleyTransit Center gym on Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 6, 2014. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mario Francis, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, strips wiring while installing a relay module in the Langley Transit Center fitness center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 5, 2014.

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As the holidays rapidly approach and kitchens begin to fill with the recognizable staples of the season, it is important to remember that during this time of economic uncertainty there are families in need of help to ensure a successful holiday season. The Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, First Sergeants Council hosts its annual Operation Warmheart food drive during the month of November to provide Service members and their families with a complete holiday meal. While Operation Warmheart is a nonprofit organization that distributes charitable funds to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Service members and their families yearround, the organization disperses the majority of its funding during the holiday season. “Operation Warmheart is the first sergeants’ avenue to help JBLE Service members through hardships,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Liesbeth Bowen, 633rd Air Base Wing Staff Agencies first sergeant. “We normally provide Service members in need with funding for food

or bills once they’ve exhausted all options.” Throughout next coming weeks the council will collect monetary and canned food donations in order to put together holiday baskets for Service members. According to Bowen, the council expects to build over 400 baskets due to a higher demand of families in need. “What is unique about this year’s operation versus last years is the number of basket requests [we have received],” said Bowen. “We are making a bigger push to get what we need and whatever we don’t get in canned goods, we will use the monetary donations to purchase more to fill the baskets.” In order to collect donations for Airmen and Soldiers, tables will be located outside the Langley commissary and Exchange for the next two weeks. Bowen added that by donating to the Operation Warmheart food drive, individuals will be supporting their JBLE community. “Even if you don’t have the money, just your time is enough to help us colPhotos by Senior Airman Kayla Newman lect funding and help out a fellow Service Members of the Langley Air Force Base First Sergeants Council cheer on a runner during member,” said Bowen. the Operation Warmheart 5k food run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 7, 2014. LEFT: A U.S. Air Force Airman signs a runner in before the Operation Warmheart 5k food run at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Nov. 7, 2014. The Langley First Sergeants Council hosted the run to raise funds and canned goods for families in need. RIGHT: A runner hands canned goods to a member of the Langley First Sergeants Council as part of the proceeds for the Operation Warmheart 5k food run at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 7, 2014. Operation Warmheart is an outreach program that provides assistance to JBLE Service members and their families yearround.

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438th SCOS ensures aircraft readiness across the globe U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert James, 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron Mission Capable Team Two noncommissioned officer in charge, completes his daily requirements at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 6, 2014. Airmen from the 438th SCOS are responsible for providing global logistics support to the warfighters both at home stations and in deployed locations.

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By Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Hard work, dedication and focus are few of the characteristics which goes into ensuring U.S. Air Force aircraft are mission ready as it takes a village to guarantee even the smallest part is provided and accounted for. Many are unaware of the U.S. Service members working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the world’s greatest Air Force is always prepared. At Langley Air Force Base, the 438th Supply Chain Operations Squadron conducts 24/7 operations while supporting 62 global sites and over 2,000 combat fighter aircraft with a total active integrated force of 175 personnel. “We are tasked with providing global logistic support to the warfighters both

at home stations and in deployed locations,” said Raymond Goodwin, 438th SCOS deputy director. “We are the single point for retail supply chain management. For every requirement we are responsible for locating, procuring and tracking assets--we are a cradle to grave organization. We are also responsible for ensuring the key component parts are in place in a deployed [environment.]” Although the 438th SCOS does work in the field of supply, their mission differs from that of logistics readiness squadrons. “The main difference between [both squadron types] is that at LRS they touch property, they work in the warehouse and on the flight line,” Goodwin explained. “[The 438th SCOS] is a regionalized center and the Airmen work with a keyboard and a telephone. “An advantage is LRSs

are able to see the fruits of their labor because whatever part they give to, for example, maintenance personnel they can see when the jets are flying,” he continued. “For us, supporting 62 global sites worldwide, we don’t see that tail number or the part installed in the aircraft, all we see are requirements.” To complete their daily tasks, Airmen of the 438th SCOS work hand-in-hand with several organizations to include the Defense Logistics Agency, Air Logistics Centers and original equipment managers. “Our total focus is strictly getting aircraft off the runway, it is trying to make as many fighter jets fully mission capable,” said Goodwin. “We identify the requirements and see who can fulfill our needs the fastest so we can get that part to the customer.” In addition to coordi-

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nating with the aforementioned resources, assets are also sometimes required to move from base to base in mission critical situations. “I use a multitude of systems to track those parts so I’m always updating them,” said Goodwin. “At the 438th SCOS, we are information brokers; we provide information from satisfying the customer’s requirement and telling them where that part is to bringing it to them.” Goodwin is confident his squadron plays an important role in ensuring aircraft are always prepared for the fight. “We support jets and their support equipment to make sure the key components are on hand in the event something breaks,” he said. “Without us, aircraft will be unable to fly and therefore can’t defend our country, making us vulnerable.”

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President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing for helping stop Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett’s Charge at Gettysburg on July 3, 1863. The ceremony took place in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, today. Helen Loring Ensign accepted the medal on behalf of Cushing, her first cousin, twice removed. Some 24 other descendants were present as well. Long before Gettysburg, the West Point graduate “fought bravely” at the battles of Bull Run, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg, developing a reputation for “his cool, his competence and his courage under fire,” Obama said. Cushing commanded Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac, atop Cemetery Ridge. On that fateful day, some 10,000 of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s troops advanced toward them in a line, elbow-to-elbow, a mile wide, in the final, desperate hours of the battle. Smoke from the guns obscured the battlefield and the air was thick with lead. In the chaos, Cushing was hit and badly wounded, the president continued. His first sergeant, Frederick Fuger, urged him to fall back

to the safety of the rear, away from the punishing fire. But Cushing refused, telling Fuger he’d rather “fight it out or die in the attempt.” Bleeding badly and growing weaker every moment, he moved his remaining artillery closer to the front and continued to defend the Union line. “He used his own thumb to stop his gun’s vent, burning his finger to the bone,” the president related. When Cushing was hit the final time, the 22-yearold Soldier fell beside his gun. Obama said Cushing was later immortalized by a poet, who wrote: “His gun spoke out for him once more before he fell to the ground.” In a letter to Cushing’s sister, Fuger wrote that “the bravery of their men that day was entirely due to your brother’s training and example set on numerous battlefields.” Etched on Cushing’s tombstone at West Point is the simple epitaph, “Faithful unto death,” the president said. And, his memory will be honored later this month, when a Navy cruiser -- the USS Gettysburg -- dedicates its officer’s dining hall as the “Cushing Wardroom.” Unbeknownst to Cushing, Gettysburg was a turning point in the war, the president said, and it was men like Cushing who were responsible for

the victory. Historians often refer to the where Pickett’s Charge was stopped as the “high water mark of the Confederacy.” When President Lincoln later dedicated the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, he said these men gave their “last full measure of devotion.” Cushing’s story “is part of our larger American story -- one that continues today,” the president concluded. “The spirit, the courage, the determination that he demonstrated lives on in our brave men and women in uniform who this very day are serving and making sure that they are defending the freedoms that Alonzo helped to preserve. “And, it’s incumbent on all Americans to uphold the values that they fight for, and to continue to honor their service long after they leave the battlefield -- for decades, even centuries to come.”

Medal long in coming Margaret Zerwekh, 94, a historian, attended the White House ceremony and was recognized by the president. Zerwekh did research on Cushing’s service in the Civil War. She was certain his valorous actions merited the Medal of Honor and lobbied her congressmen for decades to make it happen. She became interested in Cushing’s story, since she lives on property in

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President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing for his gallantry during combat at Gettysburg July 3, 1863. Historain Margaret Zerwekh accepted the award for Cushing.

Wisconsin that was once owned by his father. Typically, the medal is awarded within a few years of the action. Obama said, “but sometimes, even the most extraordinary stories can get lost in the passage of time. No matter how long it takes, it is never too late to do the right thing.” This medal is about more than just one Soldier, Obama said. “It reflects our obligations as a country to the men and women in our armed services; obligations that continue long after they return home, after they remove their uniforms and even, perhaps especially, after they’ve laid down their lives.”

MOH citation After the president’s remarks, the full Medal of

Honor citation was read: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing, United States Army. Confederate forces led by Gen. Robert E. Lee began cannonading 1st Lt. Cushing’s position on Cemetery Ridge. Using field glasses, 1st Lt. Cushing directed fire for his own artillery battery. He refused to leave the battlefield after being struck in the shoulder by a shell fragment. As he continued to direct fire, he was struck again -- this time suffering grievous damage to his abdomen. Still refusing to abandon his command, he boldly stood tall in the face of

Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett’s charge and continued to direct devastating fire into oncoming forces. As the Confederate forces closed in, 1st Lt. Cushing was struck in the mouth by an enemy bullet and fell dead beside his gun. His gallant stand and fearless leadership inflicted severe casualties upon Confederate forces and opened wide gaps in their lines, directly impacting the Union force’s ability to repel Pickett’s charge. First Lt. Cushing’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty at the cost of his own life are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Battery A, 4th U.S. Artillery, Army of the Potomac, and the United States Army.

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Health Benefits Program open season dates set By Janis El Shabazz AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run Nov. 10 through Dec. 8, officials announced recently. During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans and make any changes they desire for the following year. Eligible employees who are not currently a part of FEHB may enroll during open season.

The average premium rate for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will increase by 3.2 percent in 2015, according to U.S. Office of Personnel Management officials. “There are two significant changes to health care and limited expense spending accounts,” said Erica Cathro, an Air Force Personnel Center human resources specialist. “For the first time employees will be able to enroll in the flexible spending account program for a $100 minimum deposit and can carry over $500 in their health care and flexible spending

accounts.” The first opportunity for carry over will be at the end of 2015. Current participants will not be able to carry over funds from 2014 to 2015; however, they will still have a grace period through March 15. Dependent care FSAs will continue to have a grace period each year, but participants cannot carry over funds from one year to the next. There are no significant changes to the Federal Employee Dental and Vision Insurance Program. In other FEHB news, some plans are opting out of the program and terminating their enrollment

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codes or reducing their service areas. Employees can find a listing of these plans, premium costs, comparison guides and individual plan brochures on the OPM website. Cathro reminds employees that they should thoroughly review OPM Open Season guidance before making their selections. For more information about this and other personnel issues, visit the myPers website. For detailed information on making open season elections, select “search all components” from the drop down menu and enter “7665” in the search window.

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The Defense Department-provided, 25-bed hospital sent to Monrovia, Liberia, as part of the department’s Ebola response efforts has officially opened and is completely staffed, Defense Department spokesman U.S. Army Col. Steven Warren told reporters at the Pentagon today. “The 25-bed hospital, also known

as the Monrovian Medical Unit, officially opened and is fully manned by 65 public health service personnel,” Warren said. The colonel also noted there are currently no patients at the facility. Hospital Part of Ebola Response Effort The hospital, which the department first noted would be sent to western Africa on Sept. 12, is part of approximately $30 million in program funding approved for DoD’s Ebola response efforts -- includ-

ing its delivery and payment for diagnostic equipment, supplies and training. In other Ebola response-related news, the colonel said the first Ebola Treatment Unit in Tubmanburg, located in western Liberia, is complete and is being transferred to nongovernmental organization officials today. “As of this weekend, we now have over 2,000 personnel in Liberia helping with the crisis response to Ebola,” Warren said. “off the hook”

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerald Jackson, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron engineer technician, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Bass, 1st Maintenance Squadron equipment maintenance technician, provide flagfolding services during the Langley African-American Heritage Council Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va.

Langley African American Heritage Council Veterans Day wreathlaying ceremony attendees pay respects at the grave site of U.S. Army Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton, a Medal of Honor recipient.

U.S. Army Col. Joseph E. Ladner, 633rd Air Base Wing vice commander, gives a speech during the Langley African American Heritage Council Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at the Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marc Granville, 440th Supply Chain Operations Squadron security systems analyst, stands at attention after the playing of Taps during the Langley African-American Heritage Council Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony.

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www.peninsulawarrior.com Charles Burnette, NASA engineering technician, swims laps at the Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 12, 2014. Burnett swims competitively and practices for swim meets at the pool.

Patrons stay fit at Shellbank pool Shellbank Fitness Center indoor pool lifeguards use free-agents to test the chlorine levels in the indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va.,, Nov. 12, 2014. Personnel check the pool’s temperature and chlorine levels every two hours during operating hours to ensure safe swimming conditions for patrons.

The Shellbank Fitness Center Indoor Pool is manned by a life guard, trained in first aid. The pool is open year-round, and fitness personnel offer lessons as well as aerobics classes.

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Shellbank Fitness Center patrons swim laps in the indoor pool at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 12, 2014. The pool is open to military and Department of Defense ID cardholders from 6 to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday throughThursday, and 6 a.m.-10 a.m. on Friday.

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The Fort Eustis Education Center will celebrate American Education Week from Nov. 16 to 22. The center will host an Education Fair on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20. Also at the fair will be a briefing on the Warrant Officer’s Program, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon; a Troops to Teachers briefing from 9 to 11 a.m., and a Troops to Nursing briefing. The Florida Institute of Technology will host an information session, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov 18. For more information, contact the Education Center at 878-2083 ext. 221.

The 128th Aviation Brigade’s Mass Graduation will be The Open Season for federal civilian appropriated fund held from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Nov. 26 at Jacobs Theater. employees is ongoing through Dec. 8. During this periFor more information, contact Staff Sgt. Monica Mims od, eligible employees can enroll or make changes to their at 878-1524. health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and dental and vision insurance coverage for 2015. Fort Eustis Retirement Ceremony ■ For information on federal health benefits plans and The 733rd Mission Support Group will host the Fort plan rates, to compare plans, and to view other resource Eustis Retirement Ceremony at 10 a.m., Nov. 21 to hon- materials, visit http://www.opm.gov/insure. or retiring participants for their service to our country. The ■ For enrollments or changes to health benefits coverceremony will take place at Jacobs Theater at 647 Mon- age, Army employees can access the Army Benefits Cenroe Ave. ter-Civilian website at https://www.abc.army.mil or call For more information, call 878-6880. (877) 276-9287 toll free. Air Force-serviced employees can submit health benefits enrollments or changes via the EmEducation Centers closed ployee Benefits Information System (EBIS) web applicaThe Fort Eustis, Fort Lee and Fort Story Education cen- tion. Open season elections will be effective 11 Jan 2015. ters will be closed Nov. 27 and 28. Normal services will re■ To enroll in the Flexible Spending Program, employees sume on Dec. 1. can visit http://www.fsafeds.com or call (877) 372-3337. EnFor more information, call 878-2083 ext. 221. rollments do not carry forward from year to year and current participants must re-enroll for 2015. Dental and vision Thanksgiving feast insurance rate information, frequently asked questions and The Fort Eustis Club will hostThanksgiving lunch from 11 a plan comparison tool are available at www.nefeds.com. a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 25 and 26. Cost is $9.50 per person. For more information, Army employees can contact The Fort Eustis Club will be closed Nov. 27. Nicolas Graham at the Civilian Employee Advisory Center For more information, call 878-5700. at 878-2538. Air Force employees can contact Vonda Reid at the 633rd Force Support Squadron Personnel office at Army Community Service 878-0661. ■ AIT Spouses Welcome Reception – 9:30 to 10:30 Summary court officer a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. ■ AIT Students and Spouses Information Fair – 9:30 The summary court officer detailed to secure and make to 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. Children are welcome. proper disposition of the personal effects of Lt. Col. Eliza■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. onThursdays beth S. Bobb is Maj. Roberto Nunez, U.S. ArmyTraining and at 501 Madison Ave. Doctrine Command. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the ■ Credit Management – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 18. ■ DevelopeYour Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 25. deceased’s estate, contact Maj. Nunez at 501-6544. ■ Effective Resume Writing – 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 20. Education Center counselor appointments ■ Federal Employment – 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21. ■ Financial Readiness Training – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 The Fort Eustis Education Center college counselors will p.m., Nov. 21. be going over to a service by appointment system on Mon■ Managing Your Checking Account – 8:30 to 9:30 days and Fridays only. Appointment slots to be filled on a.m., Nov. 21. a first come, first served basis. Tuesday, Wednesday and ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday will accommodate walk-ins. Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. For more information, contact the Herb Bateman Army ■ Spouse Resilience Training – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. Education Center at 878-2083 ext. 221. 17-20. Registration is required. ■ Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fry Scholarship update Nov. 24. The Department of Veterans Affairs is now accepting apUnless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take plications by mail for the Fry Scholarship under newly explace in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. panded eligibility criteria to include surviving spouses. The For more information, call 878-3638. expanded criteria for the Fry Scholarship is the latest in a series of VA actions to implement provisions of the VeterJBLE clubs events ans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014. The ■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, Fry Scholarship will entitle eligible spouses to up to 36 at the Fort Eustis Club. months of the full, 100-percent level of the Post-9/11 GI ■ Football Frenzy – The Langley Club will open at 12:30 Bill, which includes a tuition-and-fee payment, a monthly p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL regular housing allowance and stipend for books and supplies. Inseason games. A drawing of a special VIP package will take formation about these two programs is available on VA’s place each day. website and at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. For additional information contact the Education Center For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at 878-5700, and the Langley Club at 766-1361. @ 878-2083 ext. 221.

America Recycles Day events The 733rd Civil Engineer Division’s Environmental Element is hosting the following events in conjunction with America Recycles Day, Nov. 15. ■ Call to Action – The Environmental Element is inviting everyone to take the “I Recycle” pledge to learn about recycling efforts on Fort Eustis and the local community. Participants can commit to recycle more at www. americarecyclesday.org/pledge. ■ “I Can” Cash for Cans Contest – Fort Eustis organizations can form teams to collect aluminum cans through Nov. 30. The Environmental Element will pick up and redeem the recycled cans for cash. Call 878-5210 or 878-7376 to schedule pick-ups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pickups can be scheduled up until the collection deadline of Nov. 27, by noon. All winners will be recognized at the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Council meeting scheduled for Dec. 11. To register, email Karen Harvey-Harris at karen.l.harveyharris.ctr@mail.mil. ■ Informative Displays and Handouts – Informative displays, handouts and goodies will be available from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., Nov. 14 at the Commissary and from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Soldier Support Center. For more information, call 878-5210 or 878-7376.

Home buying and selling seminars The Fort Eustis Housing Referral Office will host a Home Buying Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18 and a Home Selling Seminar from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20. Both seminars will take place at the Soldier Support Center at 650 Monroe Ave. Industry speakers will include a realtor, mortgage lender, attorney and home inspector. The free seminars are open to active-duty U.S. military members, retirees, reservists, National Guard and their family members. To register, call 878-5579/5687.

Education Fair The Herb Bateman Army Education Center will host an Education Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 20 at 1500 Madison Ave. More than 20 colleges and universities will be available to provide information about continuing education and career opportunities. For more information, call 878-2083.

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LAFBCommunity Order of Daedalians Lunch Meeting The Order of Daedalians will host their monthly luncheon at noon, Nov. 20 at the Langley Club. The Order’s membership of commissioned, warrant and flight officer military pilots and WASPs support the military services, youth programs, and other aerospace activities. For more information, contact Maj. Joe Stallings at 225-9101 or langley.daedalians@verizon.net .

Women’s History Month Committee The 2015 Women’s History Month planning committee will host its monthly meeting from 1 to 2 p.m., Dec. 11 in the Poquoson Room at the Community Commons. All military, civilian and Key Spouses are welcome to bring ideas. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Carolyn Register at 575-6972, or the Equal Opportunity office at 764-5878.

Thanksgiving feasts ■ The Langley Club will host a Thanksgiving buffet Nov. 27. Eating times are noon, 12:30, 1, 1:30, and 2 p.m. Reservations must be made by Nov. 21. For more information or to make a reservation, call 766-1361. ■ The Langley Crossbow Dining Facility will host pay as you go Thanksgiving brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 27. The event is open to all enlisted, officers, retirees and their families.

JBLE hunting season Controlled hunts for white-tailed deer will be conducted during non-duty hours on weekends and some Federal Holidays at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Hunting is only available to active duty, retired military, Guard, Reserve, civil service personnel and their families. All persons interested in participating in the controlled hunting program must obtain a base hunting permit that will require a Virginia state license, hunter’s safety certificate and registration of all firearms with Security Forces. The following events take place during hunting season on Joint Base Langley-Eustis: ■ Firearm season (shotgun slug only) runs Nov. 15 to Jan. 3. To sign up, contact the volunteer hunt coordinator at Langleygw@aol.com, or the Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element Natural Resources section at 7641090.

Water Aerobics at Shellbank Fitness Center The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts Water Aerobics classes from 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday. For more information, contact John Siemann at 3250998.

Chapel position opening Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Community on Langley AFB, VA is seeking a person to serve as the Pastoral (Parish) Coordinator. The pastoral coordinator assists the Catholic Chaplain in all the day-to-day duties involved in the maintenance of an effective Catholic ministry. The person must possess good people skills and

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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com good clerical and administrative skills, including facile use of MS Word and EXCEL. The pastoral coordinator maintains regular office hours Monday through Thursday and on Sundays. In addition to office duties, the pastoral coordinator is responsible for Children’s Church on Sundays. Schedule allows for some flexibility. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and have at least ten years working in a Catholic parish or chapel. Experience working in a military environment preferred. Candidates may request a Statement of Work along with the application and bidding form by emailing Fr. Eugene at erkole@aol. com <mailto:erkole@aol.com> . Candidates should submit a resume, three letters of recommendation, statement from his/her pastor stating that he/she is a practicing Catholic in good standing, the signed bid form in a sealed envelope no later than noon on December 1, 2014. The public bid opening will take place on Dec. 3 at 10 in the Langley Chapel Annex Conference Room. An interview may be required. The selected candidate must receive a positive background check and complete “Child Protection” training.

Langley Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony The 47th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Langley is Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Circle, near the King Street Gate. Cookies and cocoa will be provided after the ceremony.

Langley to host the 2014 Technology Expo Langley is scheduled to host the Technology Exposition Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Langley Club. All military, civilian, and contractor personnel are invited to attend for free. More than 20 exhibitors will provide hands-on demonstrations of various technologies. For more information, contact Kristen Etzel at 443-561-2434

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■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, at the Fort Eustis Club. ■ Latin Night – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., every Friday at the Fort Eustis Club. ■ Football Frenzy –The Langley Club will open at 12:30 p.m. every Sunday to allow patrons to watch NFL regular season games. A drawing of a special VIP package will Let the good times roll at Langley Lanes take place each day. Langley Lanes has recently added new games, proFor more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at grams and other goodies to their facility: 878-5700, or the Langley Club at 766-1361. ■ Langley Lanes is offering the Air Force Worldwide Bowling Bowl to Win Program for Youth bowlers. The age Retiree ID update DBIDS categories are 5-9, 10-14, 15-18, and teens 18 years of Due to the implementation of the Defense Biometric age who are still in high school are eligible. All games Identification System (DBIDS) on Joint Base Langley-Eusmust be bowled at Langley Lanes and cost is $2.00 per tis, retirees with ID cards issued before 2003 must report game. to the Military Personnel Section to have it replaced be■ Automatic bumpers have recently been installed on fore January 1, 2015. Failure to replace the ID card will reall 24 lanes. The bumpers will come up automatically for sult in being directed to the Visitor Control Center to gain each designated youth bowler and return to normal posi- access to the installation. For more information, call 764tion for the adult bowlers. 7770. ■ The King Pin Kafe’ offers you the opportunity to text in your food order to save some time in your busy sched- Military Tuition Assistance briefing ules, simply text 775-6233 from your device and you will Prior to the first use of Military Tuition Assistance, Serreceive a text back with your order number. Our menu vice members are required to attend an initial TA briefing can be found at www.jbleforcesupport.com website in to ensure rules, roles and user responsibilities are clearly the Good Eats section. understood. Currently, the briefings are conducted on Fri■ The game room offers electronic darts with WiFi ca- days, except the last Friday of each month, at 9 a.m., in pabilities for those looking to have some fun or compete room 130 at the Education Center. The initial TA briefings with your friends stationed elsewhere. Our pool tables will be conducted each Tuesday at 9 a.m. in room 123 at are newly recovered and have the fastest surface to date. the Education Center. For more information, contact the Education Center at ■ The Pro Shop is a full service shop that can handle all your bowling equipment needs from bowling balls to 764-2962 or 633fss.fsde.eo@us.af.mil. wrist braces, and if we don’t have it in stock we can speLangley Toastmasters meeting cial order it for you. The Langley Toastmasters will meet at noon every secJBLE Club 357 here to help ond and fourth Wednesday of the month in the CommuJoint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking nity Commons. For additional information, please contact group established to provide support and resources to Senior Airman Marissa McNitt at 225-5610 or Staff Sgt. single and dual military members to help them balance Shanell Howard at 225-7377. being successful military professionals and parents. The club offers group discussions, networking, and activates Bundles for babies for families and parents. Meetings are held every fourth The Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center will Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Community host a Bundles for Babies course from 3 to 4:30 p.m., evCommons. For more information, call Master Sgt. Nashi- ery Wednesday of every other month. ra Stokes at 764-5411. For more information or to sign-up, call 764-3990.

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Volunteers are needed to help clean up Hunt Club Drive from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Nov 21. ■ Volunteers are needed to help decorate the Hampton Holly Days Parade Float on Dec. 13. Twenty volunteers are also needed to walk with the float. Individuals skilled in American Sign Language are encouraged to volunteer. ■ Volunteers are needed to help clean up Downtown Hampton from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Dec 19 . For more information, contact Debbie Blanton at hccc@ hampton.gov or 727-1130.

Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival The 2014 Bodacious Bazaar and Art Festival will take place Nov. 14-16 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. Admission is $7 for adults (one day) and $10 (two days), $4 for children and free for children in strollers. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 14-15 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 16. For more information, call 315-1610 or visit www.bodaciousbazaar.com.

Virginia Living Museum Oyster Roast The Virginia Living Museum’s third annual “Awww Shucks!” Oyster Roast will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., Nov. 15 at 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News.The event features all-you-can-eat seafood, beverages, dessert and a cash bar. Attendees must be ages 21 and older and admission is $50 per person. Other activities will include live music, raffles, an oyster shucking demonstration and stargazing after dark, weather permitting. For tickets, call 534-7479 or visit www.thevlm.org.

Household chemical and electronics recycling The Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority will host a household chemical and electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 15 at the Hampton Public Works Operations Complex at 419 N. Armistead Avenue. The event is open to Hampton residents and proof of residency may be required. The following items will be accepted: computers and electronics, household cleaners, limited automotive products and lawn and garden insecticides. Televisions, alkaline batteries, explosives, ammunition, household trash, radioactive products and business or medical waste will not be accepted. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit www. vppsa.org or call 259-9850.

Veterans Job Fair RecruitMilitary, in partnership with Disabled American Veterans, will host a free Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at One Waterside Drive in Norfolk. This event is open to veterans and military spouses. There will be national, regional and local job opportunities available, as well as entrepreneurial and educational offerings. For more information, contact Jill Krabacher at (513) 677-7035 or jkrabacher@recruitmilitary.com.

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Boy Scouts Overnight Program The Mariners’ Museum will host a Boy Scouts overnight program, “Dozin’ with the Dinosaurs and Resting with the Reptiles,” from 6:30 p.m., Nov. 21 to 8:30 a.m., Nov. 22 at 100 Museum Drive in Newport News. Activities will include crafts, games, a flashlight gallery tour, fossil dig, snacks, movie, a light breakfast and admission to the museum on Nov. 22. The cost is $30 each for Boy Scouts and siblings and $15 for adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is free for children under age 4; however, a second paying adult must attend to supervise the child. Groups must have one adult for every 10 scouts and the deadline for registration is Nov. 14.To register, call 591-7745. For more information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org.

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ety of dishes will be prepared daily at the re-created 1780s farm and methods of preserving fruits and vegetables for winter storage will be demonstrated. Admission to Jamestown Settlement is $16 for adults and $7.50 for ages 6 to 12. Admission to Yorktown Victory Center is $9.75 for adults and $5.50 for ages 6 to 12. A combination ticket to both museums is $20.50 for adults and $10.25 for ages 6 to 12. Additional multi-attraction holiday ticket and package options are available. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 southwest of Williamsburg. The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 in Yorktown. For more information, call 253-4838 or (888) 593-4682 toll-free or visit www.historyisfun.org.

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The 22nd annual Celebration in Lights will take place Nov. 27 through Jan. 1 at Newport News Park at the intersection of Fort Eustis Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. This twomile drive-thru holiday event features more than 800,000 individual lights that create animated holiday and fanciful scenes. A new display features the Lee Hall Depot Train Station and Forest of Lights. Admission is $10 per car and $60 per bus. Cash, credit cards, and checks made payable to the City of Newport News will be accepted. Advance and gift tickets may be purchased at the Newport News VisGrand Illumination Parade in Norfolk itors Center at 13560 Jefferson Ave. Event hours are 5:30 The 30th annual Grand Illumination Parade will be held at to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. 7 p.m., Nov. 22 in downtown Norfolk. The event is free and For more information, call 926-1400. open to the public. It will take place rain or shine.The downtown Norfolk skyline will be illuminated, followed by a holi- Free admission to miniature art exhibits day parade featuring floats, giant balloons, marching bands The Charles H.Taylor Arts Center presents “Small Works: Miniatures by Tidewater Artists” through Nov. 30 at 4205 and Santa Claus. Victoria Boulevard in Hampton. The event is free and open For more information, visit www.norfolk.gov. to the public. Artists working in two-dimensional media NASA/Langley Skywatchers Astronomy Club have created more than 300 pieces no larger than 4” x 5”. The NASA/Langley Skywatchers Astronomy Club invites The miniature artwork features drawings, paintings, printthe public to come out and view the night skies from 6 to 8 making, watercolor, photography, sculpture, jewelry, cep.m., Nov. 29 at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg. Admis- ramics, fiber, glass and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., sion is free. Club members will set up telescopes and at- Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Suntendees can observe the moon, Mars, the Andromeda Gal- day. axy and other celestial objects. Visitors can arrive at 5:30 For more information, visit www.hamptonarts.net/thep.m. and speak with the astronomers during equipment charles-h-taylor-arts-center/exhibitions. set-up. For more information, call York County Parks, Recreation Christmas HomesTour in Williamsburg and Tourism at 890-3513 or New Quarter Park at 890-5842. The Green Spring Garden Club, Inc. will host the 55th annual Christmas Homes Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia Dec. 6 in Colonial Williamsburg.The tour will include the folVisitors can explore how food was gathered, preserved lowing homes: Red Lion, Blue Bell Tavern, Powell Kitchen, and prepared by Virginia’s English colonists Nov. 27 through Ludwell Tenement, Alexander Craig House, John Crump the 29 during the Food and Feasts of Colonial Virginia event House and Bruton Parish Rectory. Full tour tickets are $30 at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. In each and single house admission is $10. Discounted adthe re-created Jamestown Settlement Powhatan Indian vil- vance tickets are $25 if purchased before Nov. 20. Tickets lage, visitors can see how Powhatan Indians made stone are available online at www.greenspringgardenclub.org and and bone tools used to obtain and prepare food, and they will also be sold at each of the homes on the day of the event. The Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and the Wilwill cook in front of visitors. Visitors to the Yorktown Victory Center’s re-created Con- liamsburg Lodge will sell tickets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. tinental Army encampment will learn how soldiers turned 5 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6. Parking is free and tickmeager rations into soups and stews. Daily artillery drills et holders can ride the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation will show visitors how soldiers earned their rations. A vari- busses to and around the historic area. The annual Colonial Williamsburg Employees Arts and Crafts Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2223 at the Historic Triangle Community Services Building at 312 Waller Mill Road in Williamsburg. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. Unique handmade gifts will also be available for purchase. For more information, contactTanya Lyons at 945-1548 or twoluvbugs@hotmail.com.

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

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

FINANCING***

169MO. 24MOS. 1999

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SIENNA $

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NEW 2014

0 Incentive *

AS LOW AS

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RAV4

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$ GLOUCESTER TOYOTA 6357 George Washington Hwy. • Gloucester 804-693-2100 • gloucestertoyota.com

PEARSON TOYOTA

12978 Jefferson Ave. • Newport News 757-874-6000 • pearsontoyotascion.com

149MO. 24MOS. 1999 $

DUE AT SIGNING †† TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA.

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

RK TOYOTA

2301 W. Mercury Blvd. • Hampton 757-838-5000 • rktoyota.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 AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 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 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 JANUARY 5, 2015 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 60 MONTHS ON 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. **CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $500 CASH BACK ON COROLLA, $1500 CASH BACK ON SIENNA OR PRIUS LIFTBACK (EXCLUDES PLUG-IN MODELS), $2000 CASH BACK ON CAMRY AND CAMRY HYBRIDS OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ***0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 (CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, SIENNA AND PRIUS LIFTBACK), OR 48 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $20.83 (RAV4), FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †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 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. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS: CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 24,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. LEASE A RAV4 LE FOR $169 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1830 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $169 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2014 RAV4 2WD 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 4430, MSRP $24,650. LEASE A COROLLA LE FOR $149 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1850 DOWN FIRST $149 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2015 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,340. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 12/1/14.