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United States Air Force Airmen are encouraged to have a well-balanced lifestyle, including volunteering, excelling at work or furthering their education. One Joint Base LangleyEustis Airman exemplifies this standard by volunteering for the Reading Enriches All Children (REACH) Program, and acts as a liaison between the program and Langley-based volunteers. REACH is a volunteer organization that supports the literacy needs of homeless and at-risk children living in shelters throughout the South Hampton Roads community in Virginia. Through their Shelter Read Aloud Program, volunteers spend
time with the children in shelters reading and doing support activities. Airman 1st Class Bradley Simmons, 1st Maintenance Squadron ammunitions technician, has been volunteering with the REACH program for eight months and is the Langley Air Force Base reading team leader. “As team leader, I recruit volunteers for the REACH program,” said Simmons. “I also manage the volunteers and their schedules for readings which occur each Wednesday evening at each shelter. I arrange training for the newest volunteers, which helps them have a better understanding on how to interact with families in shelters to ensure their privacy.” REACH uses a team approach to reading; volunteers are assigned to a team
Heritage Spotlight A combined Air Force and Army team of 40 Americans, led by Army Colonel “Bull” Simons, conducts a raid on the Son Tay prison camp, 23 miles west of Hanoi, in an attempt to free between 70 and 100 Americans suspected of being held there. Planning for the mission-code-named Operation Ivory Coast-began in June 1970. The plan called for Army Rangers to be flown to Son Tay by helicopter and crash-land inside the compound. The plan was for Rangers to pour out of the helicopter and neutralize any opposition while Rangers in other helicopters, landing outside the walls, would break in and complete the res-
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bradley Simmons, 1st Maintenance Squadron ammunitions technician receives a hug from children after reading to them at the Child Development Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 13, 2014.
that will take responsibility for one specific night each month. Military members assigned to Langley Air Force Base get assigned to the Langley team. REACH reads at 10 shelters three different nights each week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The REACH Program requires a commitment of one session per month for each team, for at least six months. The REACH Program only has two full-time employees who, in turn, partner with ten shelters around the Hampton Roads area.
Each week, there are eight to ten readings, creating a large load of work for two employees, said Leslie Clarridge, REACH Program volunteer and program coordinator. “Since there are only two employees at REACH, it helps us reach [out to] the community in ways we wouldn’t be able to if it weren’t for volunteers such as A1C Simmons,” said Clarridge. “Because of volunteers and the Langley Air Force Base reading team, our impact on the community has a greater potential.”
November 21, 1970: Raid near Hanoi cue operation. At 11:30 p.m. on November 20, the raiding force departed Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand. As the force approached the camp, U.S. Air Force and Navy warplanes struck North Vietnamese troop installations and antiaircraft sites in the area. Part of the force initially landed at the wrong compound, but otherwise the mission came off without a hitch. Unfortunately, the Rangers could not locate any prisoners in the huts. After a sharp firefight with the North Vietnamese troops in the area, the order was given to withdraw-27 minutes after the raid began, the force was in the air headed back to
Thailand. The raid was accomplished in a superb manner and all Americans returned safely, but it was learned later that the prisoners had been moved elsewhere in July. Despite that disappointment, the raid was a tactical success and sent a message to the North Vietnamese that the United States was capable of inserting a combat force undetected only miles from their capital. Stunned by the raid, high Hanoi officials ordered all U.S. POWs moved to several central prison complexes. This was actually a welcome changethe move afforded the prisoners more contact with each other and boosted their morale.
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A server hands a steaming-hot plate of food to a patron at the Langley Air Force Base, Va. dining facility, Nov. 22, 2012. Proper food preparation is integral to remaining safe and food born illnessfree during the holidays.
Food safety during holidays Photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton
633RD AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON PUBLIC HEALTH ‘Tis the season for fond memories, gift giving and hosting parties with good food. The one unwelcomed gift is that of the foodborne illness. As festive holiday spreads are prepared, remember to keep foods fresh and safe to eat. The consumption of food containing harmful bacteria has the potential to cause foodborne illness. The following recommendations will help keep loved ones safe from such sickness. Pre-holiday strategy. Clean out refrigerators prior to going food shopping, ensuring to it down with a bleach rag. Clear out the bottom shelf and make room for the bird and the sheet pan before you go to the grocery store, so that the turkey won’t sit out while you try to make room for it after you bring it home. This is both safe handling and proper temperature control of your turkey. Fresh versus frozen. If a fresh turkey is preferred, it may need to be reserved at the local supermarket in advance. If frozen is the turkey of choice, provide enough time for it to thaw properly in a refrigerator, which could mean four or more full days depending on the size
of the bird. The one correct and safe method for thawing is in the refrigerator on a sheet pan for several days. Any other way invites salmonella to grow and spread in the thawed meat while part of the meat is still frozen, and worse, may keep the bird from cooking thoroughly. Stuffing the turkey. Turkey must cook to an internal temperature of 165 ºF. If the bird is stuffed while it is raw, the stuffing also needs to be brought up to 165 ºF because it is “contaminated” with undercooked turkey juices. Bake the stuffing in a separate, foil-covered roasting pan while the turkey is in the oven. After the bird is fully cooked and out of the oven, mix some of the roasting pan drippings and fat into the stuffing for flavor. Two distinct advantages to cooking the turkey separate of the stuffing: the turkey cooks faster and more evenly because hot air can circulate inside the body cavity; and more control over the texture of the stuffing. Food preparers should thoroughly wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds before and after handling raw products. Use plastic or other non-porous cutting boards. Cutting boards should be run through the dishwasher or washed with soap and hot water after each use.
For more information about food safety, visit the following websites: Food and Drug Administration - www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm188807 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/features/turkeytime/
TURKEY ROASTING GUIDE Follow the guidelines below for slowly roasting an unstuffed: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 325 ºF. 2. Roast the turkey for approximately three hours for a six-pound turkey; add 10-12 minutes for each pound over six; up to six hours total for a 25-pound bird. 3. Check the temperature of the bird with a meat thermometer about two-thirds of the way through cooking, 165 ºF is done. Always sanitize the thermometer before and after checking the temperature, and between checking the breast meat and the thigh meat. 4. Let the turkey rest for approximately 20 minutes before carving, for juicier and more flavorful meat. While it is tempting to leave turkey and other foods at room temperature for snacking after a meal, follow these steps to ensure everything is properly stored and cleaned up: ■ Refrigerate leftovers within two hours in uncovered, shallow
containers so they cool quickly. Once food is cooled, be sure to keep it covered. ■ Remove turkey meat from the bone and store separately from the stuffing and gravy. ■ Avoid overstocking the refrigerator to allow cool air to circulate freely. ■ Reheat leftovers to at least 165 °F. ■ Bring gravy to a full, rolling boil and stir during the process. ■ Use
leftover turkey meat, bones, stuffing, gravy and other cooked dishes within two to three days.
■ Make sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 ºF or below; and 0 ºF or
below in the freezer. Occasionally verify these temperatures using an appliance thermometer. ■ Consider using paper towels, bleach wipes or clean cloths while
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Bringing Do Hap Sool to JBLE By Airman 1st Class Breonna Veal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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In Hwan Chung, Do Hap Sool founder and president, performs kata with Ray Snyder, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing contract support technician, at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Oct. 20, 2014. Do Hap Sool, a form of martial arts, is a non-competitive sport that teaches true self-defense.
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fecting and molding Do Hap Sool, Chung teaches his breed of martial arts to Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel at the Community Commons. “My connection and relationship to my family, friends, community, country and martial art students are important to me,” said Chung. “I want to have a positive impact on their lives by being a contributor to their joy, a solution to their problems and a tonic to their pain. To be any and all of those things is to fulfill a sense of purpose and self-worth.” SEE TRAINING PAGE 5
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beauty of the natural order,” said Chung. “Many of the animals in nature are beautiful and majestic, but they are also powerful and deadly if not respected. In mimicking animals in the wild, Do Hap Sool reflects animal movements, rhythmic styles, and the inherent power they possess.” Do Hap Sool, meaning weapons, natural things and skill, consists of 23 animal forms; 28 different weapon techniques; 24 natural forms; and 180 original martial arts forms in addition to strengthening the spiritual and mental aspects of an individual. After 20 years of per-
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Wooden swords and plastic props, used for Do Hap Sool, are placed on a stack of mats at the Community Commons at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Oct. 20, 2014.
TRAINING FROM PAGE 4 As the only grandmaster for Do Hap Sool, Chung takes pride in being the best teacher he can be for his students. “In all ancient cultures, whether Eastern or Western, the role of a teacher was very important,” said Chung. “Teachers were considered the icons and role models by those in the communities where they lived. The relationship between the master and disciple is a symbiotic one of mutual assistance, honor, and respect.” Ray Snyder, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing contract support technician, admires Chung’s techniques when instructing his students. “[Grandmaster’s] teaching technique is superb,” said Snyder. “What a privilege to learn from him. All of the teaching is original; nothing is lost through second hand information. He is patient and understands the learning pace each student possesses.” Snyder’s participation in Do Hap Sool has also helped in other aspects of his life. “Do Hap Sool improves my physical well-being,” said Snyder. “After retirement from the Air Force,
I was busy in so many things that I stopped working out. Since I joined Do Hap Sool two years ago, I’ve lost over 40 pounds and am now in much better shape, physically [and mentally].” Chung encourages JBLE members to try Do Hap Sool for its many mental and physical benefits. “Do Hap Sool increases stamina, reflexes, flexibility, strength, self-confidence, self-respect and self-discipline,” said Chung. “The positive effects of Do Hap Sool are felt and experienced well beyond the workout, since the endorphins released by physical activity appear to be active in your body for as many as four hours after exercise.” In the end, Chung’s only wish is to pass his creation on to other generations. “My obligation as the Do Hap Sool master is to look after my disciple’s wellbeing and training as they progress toward becoming masters of the Do Hap Sool martial art,” said Chung. “My ultimate desire is for my students to become my perfect reflection as they perform Do Hap Sool, and in turn, pass along the perfect Do Hap Sool form to others.”
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Radiology clinic: A look below the surface Photos by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson
ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Wright, 633rd Surgical Operations Squadron diagnostics medical sonographer, performs an ultrasound on Sara Cearnel, 633rd SGCS diagnostics medical sonographer, at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 14, 2014. RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Wright performs an ultrasound on Sara Cearnel, 633rd SGCS diagnostics medical sonographer, at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Nov. 14, 2014. Ultrasounds use highfrequency sound waves to look at organs and structures inside the body.
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Members of the 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element displayed environmentally-friendly products at various locations on Fort Eustis,Va., to promote America Recycles Day, Nov. 14, 2014. By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
According to the America Recycles Day website, over 55,000 people have signed up this year to take the pledge to recycle. Members of the 733rd Civil Engineer Division Environmental Element at Fort Eustis are taking steps beyond the pledge and recognition of America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, by sharing recycling awareness throughout the month of November. The Environmental Element is hosting the fourth annual “Cash 4 Cans” contest Nov. 3-26, with pickups scheduled Tuesday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cans are redeemed at recycling centers for cash that is then returned to the units. In addition to the can drive, a week-long office-cleanout event was held leading up to America Recycles Day. “America Recycles Day is a big deal, but we wanted to give the opportunity for as many people as possible to recycle when
they can,” said Arba Williamson, 733rd CED Environmental Element Prevention Branch chief. “We would not be able to pick up recyclables and support all the units in one day, so by spreading the events throughout the month, we give the units more opportunity to participate.” According to Williamson, many of the units require large pick-ups for cans. “Some of the units collect all year long for the contest,” said Williamson. “I’ve seen one unit with an entire Conex container full of cans they collected throughout the year.” So far in 2014, members of the Fort Eustis community have turned in around $100,000 in recyclable materials, offsetting the contract costs for trash pickup on the installation. “America Recycles Day reminds us of the cost-savings associated with recycling,” said Williamson. “This is a way for Service members and civilians to give back to their community, while helping keep the planet clean for many gen-
erations to come.” In addition to the “Cash 4 Cans” and the office cleanout events, the Environmental Element also displayed environmentally-friendly products at various locations on the installation the week leading up to America Recycles Day. “We’ve set up the tables full of products that are made of recycled material to encourage people to take the pledge to recycle,” said Karen Harvey, 733rd Environmental Element consulting environmental analyst. “A lot of people are already recycling at home so we want to encourage them to take it a step further and recycle at their office, or recycle something new, something they might not have realized could be recycled.” For those who wish to drop off recyclables The Fort Eustis Solid Waste and Recycle Center is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact the 733rd CED Environmental Element at 878-4123.
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On any given day, patrons entering Langley Air Force Base’s Shellbank Fitness Center are greeted by the radiant smile and warm personality of the manager, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. April Donnelly. That welcoming kindness, she said, stems from her upbringing in the fraternal construct of America’s Native American community. Donnelly, who is half-Eastern Cherokee, grew up practicing tribal traditions with her family. As a child, she spent much of her time travelling with family as they attended pow-wows across the country and participated in tribal dance competitions. “We spent a lot of our weekends traveling state-to-state for dancing competitions. The dance I did is the ‘Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance,’ which was one of the faster dances,â€? she said, gesturing uidly with her hands. “It resembles a buttery in motion. It’s hard to explain, but it is beautiful.â€? Donnelly, a North Carolina native, embraced dancing not only as a reection of her heritage, but for its social beneďŹ ts. Even at the tender age of 9, Donnelly loved to meet members from other Native American tribes throughout the nation. She lovingly referred to them as “extended family.â€? “I’m most proud of the importance of family. We’re all so close and take care of each other,â€? she said. “I love meeting new people from different tribes, and comparing and embracing each other’s beliefs and customs. You really take them all in as your family.â€? She fondly recalled the richness in her family’s native culture and in the communal compassion of her parents, who ad-
opted several children from other tribes. “We had a blended family because my parents took in a lot of kids from everywhere,â€? Donnelly explained. “My adopted brother is Navajo, and we often danced with Lakota Siouxs.â€? Her strong sense of family draws close parallels to how she feels about her other family - the “Air Force family,â€? she said. “[The Native American community] is remarkably like the Air Force. Moving from base to base is a lot like traveling from pow-wow to pow-wow; you meet a stranger, but it doesn’t feel that way - it feels like family,â€? Donnelly said. She credited her childhood experiences at pow-wows as one of her biggest inuences in becoming an American Airman. “One of the ďŹ rst things they do at the pow-wows is the “Veteran’s Dance.â€? I remember sitting and watching them dance, and seeing the tribes’ deep respect and admiration for veterans, but always wondered where the women were,â€? Donnelly said. “I wanted to be out there among those veterans, and that really inspired me to think about the military as a career choice.â€? That inspiration surfaced years later while shopping with girlfriends. Nineteen years old and fresh out of high school, Donnelly came upon an Air Force recruiter’s ofďŹ ce while shopping in smalltown Tennessee, and decided to stop in to
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. April Donnelly, 633rd Force Support Squadron Shellbank Fitness Center manager (left), installs a treadmill in the LangleyTransit Center ďŹ tness center at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 5, 2014.
“see what they had to say.� “I must’ve liked it, because I signed enlistment papers that day,� she said, laughing. Now with a team of Airmen she “absolutely loves� and a family of her own, Donnelly said she often reaches back to her roots when taking care of her children and her wingmen. When someone “is in need of a prayer,� she recalls her mother’s calming method of burning sage and sweetgrass to send out said prayer. She encourages her children Alyssa, 15, and Nicholas, 9, to embrace the same “extended family� she grew up with and ap-
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preciate the traditions she enjoyed. “We grew up with a strong set of beliefs, and I carry that into the lives of my children,â€? Donnelly said. “My daughter is beginning to embrace dance, and I’ve began taking my son to pow-wows for him to understand and enjoy the culture.â€? As for her Airmen, Donnelly preaches compassion, family and fun, and said she wants to be “the best senior noncommissioned ofďŹ cer and role model she can be.â€? “I always tell my Airmen to remember their goals,â€? she said. “It’s easy to lose focus and lose sight of the goals you set for yourself. Care about yourself, and care about those around you.â€? Now 17 years into her Air Force career, Donnelly said she “isn’t completely sure what comes next,â€? but is excited for the opportunities ahead of her. Regardless of what path she takes, she said her roots will provide the guiding light for her and her family. “I know wherever we go, we will feel right at home,â€? she said. “We’ll embrace those we meet as family just like I always have. It’s who I am.â€?
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The Army is going to shrink, the service’s chief of staff said here today, but leaders must be careful that cuts aren’t draconian. At the Defense One Summit, U.S. Army Gen. Ray Odierno said events around the world have added their own pressure as leaders debate what ultimately will be the size of the force. Next year, the Army’s active force will drop to 490,000 soldiers. Leaders have said the service likely will drop to 440,000 in the future, with some estimates as low asputting the number at 420,000 if sequestration cuts resume in 2016. “When we developed the new defense strategy in 2012, we all agreed that 490,000 was the right strength to execute the strategy,â€? the general said. “Then what happened on top of that was sequestration, which has caused the [DoD] to make more difďŹ cult decisions.â€?
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Reviews after sequestration cuts kicked in said the Army could execute its missions, he added, but would increase the level of risk. When leaders made those assessments, the events in Russia, the threat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and the Ebola outbreak hadn’t materialized. Today, the United States has an Army brigade from Fort Hood, Texas, in Europe to demonstrate U.S. resolve to defend the region. “We had also made the assumption that we wouldn’t go back into Iraq,� Odierno said. “We have 1,500 soldiers [in Iraq] now, and another 1,600 that will go in in the next 30 to 45 days, and we believe that is something that will go on for some time -- years, not months.� ‘We should be very careful’
“The world has changed since we made those [force reduction] decisions,� Odierno said. “Since that time, I have come out and said I have some concerns be-
cause of the changing environment. I think we should be very careful and mindful of the decisions we’re making.â€? When the strategy was made, the general said, the Army tasks would go down. That has not been the case, the general told the audience. “I still have 55,000 soldiers deployed around the world,â€? he said. “I still have another 80,000 stationed in 150 countries around the world.â€? The Army has soldiers in named operations on ďŹ ve continents, the Army chief of staff noted. “That hasn’t happened before in my career,â€? he said. Odierno said the “velocity of instabilityâ€? is increasing signiďŹ cantly, and he doesn’t see a downturn in the use of the Army. Sequestration will cripple the service’s response, he added, forcing leaders to cut the service to 420,000 soldiers. The general said he will go to Congress to explain the situation again and ask for relief.
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U.S. Army Soldiers must wait a year after graduating from advanced individual training to begin taking college classes, but Soldiers do not have to wait to begin their journey to a degree Fort Eustis, Va. By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
As the fall semester comes to an end and the spring semester approaches, so does another opportunity for U.S. Army Soldiers to begin or complete a degree. Advisors at the Fort Eustis Herb Bateman Army Education Center are available to assist Soldiers as they embark on their journey to completing a degree. Though Soldiers are required to wait a full year after their graduation from advanced individual training to begin taking classes, this does not hinder them from utilizing other avenues. The education center supplies College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) tests that individuals can take to earn college credits, without taking any courses, said Jovito Aboc, Education Center education services specialist.
“This is a great way to get started toward a degree,” said Aboc. “There are tests for most general education classes.” Active Duty Soldiers will have the ability to test on any CLEP or DANTES for free. If a test is failed the Soldier can wait an allotted amount of time to test again for no cost, if they want to test before the time is up, they must pay out of pocket. Once a Soldier has waited the allotted year used to hopefully become proficient in their military occupational specialty, they are able to begin taking classes utilizing Military Tuition Assistance provided for Service members. As part of their TA benefits, Soldiers are allowed to take up to 16 credit hours or up to $4,500 without paying out of pocket. While in school Soldiers are required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average or higher. “If a Soldier drops below a 2.0 GPA, their profile online will be frozen until
they raise it,” said Aboc. Aboc also added that school credits can benefit Soldiers in the long run. “[School credits] can give Soldiers points toward promotion,” said Aboc. “But they are also important because they are preparing themselves for their future outside of the military.” The Fort Eustis Education Center has tests available on Tuesdays by appointment only. If a Soldier would like to test on another day, they are allowed to utilize the Langley Air Force Base Education Center the rest of the week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Fort Eustis Education Office at 8783705/3613 or the Langley Education Office at 7642962, or Soldiers may get started by visiting www. goarmyed.com. For a list of available CLEP tests and online practice exams, visit www.petersons.com/ army.
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Adversarial advantage: T-38 keeps Raptors sharp
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A T-38 Talon taxis in after a training mission at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 17. Although the T-38 does not have the same technology as the F-22 Raptor, the 27th Fighter Squadron outfits the jet with other tools in conjunction with ground-based assistance to keep the Talon competitive with the Raptor.
Chris Kezar, 27th Fighter Squadron T-38 Talon maintainer, taxis in a T-38 after a training mission at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 17, 2014.Talons are cost-effective training partners due to their lower-than-average fuel consumption and minimal maintenance costs. Photos by Senior Airman Austin Harvill
By Senior Airman Austin Harvill 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A team gathers before the big day, uniforms crisp, faces tight with anticipation and concentration. From their ranks, a man steps forward to go over their first play. A series of X’s and O’s are configured on the table, each member asks a question or makes a comment before their final plan comes together. With their strategy in mind, they head out to the field and put on their helmets. The pilots of the 94th and 27th Fighter Squadrons are ready to “play” in the skies above Langley Air Force Base against their most difficult adversaries: themselves. The 27th FS employs 14 T-38 Talons, a venerable aircraft created in the late 50s, to act as adversaries to the F-22 Raptor. While
these older jets may not have the power or capabilities of their more advanced brethren, they replicate common threats an F-22 pilot might encounter on a real-world mission. Furthermore, the pilots of the T-38s have been through advanced training similar to the F-22 pilots, and they carry some tech with them to increase their threat potential. With the aid of a few F-22s, the “red air” T-38 team can hold their own as adversary fighters against the “blue air” F-22 team. “A lot of missions closely resemble football, honestly,” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Coyne, 27th Fighter Squadron T-38 Director of Operations. “There are two teams and they have opposing goals. Each player must perform a specific route and the opposite teams must react, and vice versa.”
But these exercises are anything but games - each match determines how well F-22 pilots can respond to threats they might encounter in a real-world mission. “The red air team isn’t second string at all - these pilots are doing their best to knock down the blue air team,” said Coyne. “If they do succeed, that means there are opportunities to advance. Our pilots are flying simulated missions in a real-world environment. This high-level of training prevents losses in a combat environment, because every time we make a mistake in training, we learn from it.” This training also comes at a discount, said Coyne. The T-38s originally arrived at Langley in 2010 to provide a cost-effective alternative for training. Prior to their arrival, other F-22s had to fly as the red air team, simulating
enemy tactics instead of practicing their real strategies. Not only did this take training away from the pilots, but it didn’t make any sense fiscally, said Coyne. “The T-38 sips gas compared to an F-22,” Coyne said. “Also, it’s a simple jet, so maintenance is a fraction of the cost of most fighters. All in all, the T-38 is ideally suited to simulate an adversary fighter.” Such a simple plane does have some drawbacks, but they are easily mitigated by ground control and the inclusion of advanced tech onboard. Talons do not have a radar system, but ground control provides up-todate info to the pilots. In addition to adding to their own offensive capabilities with ground-borne radar, the T-38s can attempt to affect the Raptor’s onboard radar systems by jamming them.
“A lot of adversaries have electronic attack technology, so our T-38s are no different,” said Coyne. “We can usually hook up one or two Talons with a jamming pod that replicates a combat environment.” From cost efficiency to combat prowess, the T-38 provides everything pilots need to improve their air combat skills, said Coyne. Furthermore, he believes the continued success of the T-38 adversary program will lead to the future success of our fighting force. “The Talon does a great job emulating the enemy,” said Coyne. “As a Talon pilot, I know we’re providing training our Raptor pilots need. Anytime I take-off, I know I’m part of a program that will help save lives in combat, whether they’re our pilots or those we protect each and every day.”
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. August Marquardt, Air Combat Command F-35 Lightning requirements officer, dons his helmet before piloting a T-38 Talon for a training mission at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Nov. 17, 2014. Talons act as adversary fighters to the F-22 Raptors during training.
AT-38Talon lands after a training mission at Langley Air Force Base,Va., Nov. 17, 2014.Talons team up with F-22 Raptors to act as enemy fighters during training missions. The 50-year-old Talons require minimal maintenance compared to the F-22 Raptor and other jets employed by the U.S. Air Force, which makes them a cost-efficient adversary fighter during training.
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ABOVE: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Mason Wyman, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron physiology technician, goes over hypobaric altitude chamber procedures before U.S. Army Rangers go through a series of tests at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 14, 2014. LEFT: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Francia Bienvue, 633rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron physiology technician, dons her mask before going through a rapid decompression test with high-altitude training students in a hypobaric altitude chamber.
RIGHT: A U.S. Army Ranger displays his connector regulator unit-60/P as a hypobaric altitude chamber instructor goes over what the 60/P is used for and how to use it at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 14, 2014. BELOW: A U.S. Army Ranger tests his oxygen mask before highaltitude training in a hypobaric altitude chamber.
U.S. Army Rangers prepare to go through a rapid decompression test inside a hypobaric altitude chamber at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 14, 2014. The rapid decompression test simulates how it would feel if an aircraft window or door flew off in flight.
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher West, Behavioral Health Services noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks during a sexual assault prevention and response summit at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 14, 2014.
By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
The Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention Office at Fort Eustis held a sexual assault prevention and response summit, Nov. 14. U.S. Service members and civilians from different branches of the military attended the summit to discuss several topics surrounding victim advocacy. “We have great things in place to help prevent assault,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher West, Behavioral Health Services noncommissioned officer in charge. “But we do not have the best plan for after an assault and we hope to improve that.” Family Advocacy Program staff spoke about procedures of when a victim of sexual assault is involved and how they can assist them. A Male Outreach coordinator spoke on dealing with male sexual assault victims and way to speak to them. The Criminal Injuries Compensation
Fund discussed monetary services that the state of Virginia offer individuals of sexual assault. Also in attendance was Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, who expressed the importance of the services coming together to combat the issues of sexual harassment and assaults. “Sexual assaults do not occur in just one branch of the military,” said Galbraith. “No one service sees all of the problems; it is spread across all of us.” Leadership also used the summit to understand the importance of the issues of victim advocacy and help become the fix for them. “It is a leadership challenge that we have to make sure everyone knows we care, said Galbraith. “We need to continually send the message out and receive feedback.” For more information, contact the SHARP office at 268-8967, or the SAPR office at 764-7272.
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Season of the fleece at JBLE To keep vehicles safe to drive during winter, the 633rd Air Base Wing Ground Safety office suggests drivers clear all snow and ice from their vehicle and ensure oil is wintergrade. Aside from dressing warm and driving safe during inclement weather, Chris Born, Joint Base Langley-Eustis emergency manager, recommends developing an emergency plan, determining how you will stay informed and building an emergency kit.
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By Airman 1st Class Devin Scott Michaels 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Brace yourselves, winter is coming. The most important thing to do before winter’s arrival is to be engaged with the community and develop a preparedness process. According to ready.gov, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, ice, sleet and freezing rain. The 633rd Air Base Wing Ground Safety Office supplied the following information about
driving safely during the winter: During cold weather, vehicles require special attention. For instance, do not race the engine when starting it because the oil has not yet circulated and will result in excess metal-to-metal contact. Racing the engine provides no heating advantage. It is important to clear the vehicle of all snow and ice. Drivers should also check the following: ■ Wipers are in good workingorder ■ Windshield washer fluid tank is full ■ Anti-freeze is 50 percent water 50 percent coolant ■ Battery and belts are in good condition ■ Oil is winter-grade ■ Tires have good tread, pressure and are in accordance with owners’ manual recommendations ■ An ice scraper is somewhere in the car
Chris Born, Joint Base Langley-Eustis emergency manager, recommends three steps in preparing for severe weather: have a plan, stay informed and build a kit. ■ Have an emergency plan in place and know what to do before severe weather strikes. Exercise the plan with your family and post it at home where visitors can see it. When tailoring plans, consider working with others to create networks of neighbors, relatives, friends and co-workers who will assist each other in an emergency. ■ Discuss personal needs and responsibilities and how people in the networks can assist each other with communication, care of children, pets and specific needs like the operation of durable medical equipment or perhaps how to inform someone with a hearing loss about impending severe weather.
■ Find out how the local government emergency management agency will notify the public for each kind of disaster and sign up for additional alerts through social media and local news. Be sure to understand these local warning systems and share knowledge with coworkers and friends. The best way to stay informed on base status and information is on the JBLE website or the JBLE smart phone application. The application is free and available on iTunes and Google Play by simply typing “JBLE”. ■ Build an emergency kit that contains first aid and survival items, such as water for each person, non-perishable food, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlights, first aid supplies and more, which can be found at ready.gov/basic-supplies-kit. Another free app for iPhone and Android devices that pro-
vides emergency planning and guidance is vaemergency.gov/ News/readyvirginia/mobileapp. For more information, call the 733rd Mission Services Division emergency management office at 878-6801, or Chris Born at 5741086.
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‘Through Children’s Eyes’: Air Force Heritage of America Band to present holiday concerts The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will present “Through Children’s Eyes,� a free concert featuring a family-friendly program of holiday music, Dec. 2-3 at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Dec. 4-5 at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Center in Norfolk, Virginia. “Through Children’s Eyes� highlights the joy and wonder of the holiday season, with traditional and new music performed by several of the Heritage of America Band’s ensembles. In addition to familiar favorites, music inspired by or written especially for children will be performed, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Ballet,� the television program “How the Grinch Stole Christmas� and a brand new children’s story entitled “Robbie the Raptor.� Performances are planned for: Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg; Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5, at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Center, in Norfolk. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Ticket Information can be found at www.heritageofamericaband.af.mil. “’Through Children’s Eyes’ will be a wonderful and fun concert - and it’s a great way for families to take time to relax from the fast pace of the season and enjoy some memorable music,� said Mr. Ray Landon, the band’s musical resources specialist. “There will be many different styles of music and even a few surprises on this program, so there really is something for everybody. We know our audiences will leave with a smile.� The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a stated mission of inspiring and sustaining American patriotism, bolstering military recruitment efforts, honoring America’s military service veterans, and enhancing esprit de corps in the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, the Heritage of America Band has been featured in such
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Eustis WTU celebrates Warrior Care Month By Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In 2008, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates designated November as Warrior Care Month as a way to inform U.S. Service members and their families about the programs and initiatives provided through the Warrior Care System. The Fort Eustis Warrior Transition Unit participated in this year’s WCM by hosting a number of events throughout the entire month. There were four points of focus for this year’s WCM, teaching the members in transition how to “Show Your Strength” through recovery, recondition, reintegration and remaining strong. “This year’s theme, ‘Show of Strength,’ showcases wounded, ill, and injured Service members and their strengths as they reintegrate back to duty or transition into the civilian workforce,” said U.S. Army Capt. Cathe-
“This training is a crucial portion of the soldiers’ transition either back to duty or separating from the Army.” — James Arp Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center manager rine Pearson, WTU commander. “For 2014, Joint Base Langley-Eustis WTU sponsored over 20 events in support of the months’ weekly subordinate themes.” This year, the WTU kicked off the month with a focus on recovery through a visual arts performance, open mic and poetry reading. A health fair and a mentorship session were included in the event. The following week began the next section, reconditioning, where the WTU members participated in multiple adaptive sporting events to include racquetball, bowling, wheelchair basketball and a few others.
As the WTU members stretched out their sore muscles from all of the sporting events, they found their way into the next section of the month, reintegration. During this week, members learned how to dress for success, how to be successful at a job fair and tips for job interviews. During the final days of the month, the WTU members learned how to be strong. During this section Service members participated in training that was geared toward providing Soldiers the skills to perform to their peak potential. “This training is a crucial portion of the soldiers’ transition either back to
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Marvin “Eanjae” Underwood, freelance artist, paints for wounded warriors after the Warrior Care Month opening ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 27, 2014. The four areas the Warrior Transition Unit will focus on during this year’s WCM are Resiliency, Recovery, Reintergration and Remaining Strong.
duty or separating from the Army,” said James Arp, Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center manager. “It provides them the science and targeted skills behind the psychology of performance. In essence, for a large majority of soldiers, this training ‘sharpens the tip of their mental spear’
and allows the opportunity to perform to their peak potential.” The month was concluded with a pancake breakfast and final ceremony recognizing the importance of the transition program and care for warriors. “The value and successes of the Army’s Warrior Care
and Transition Program is deeply rooted in the support from service organizations nationwide,” said Pearson. “The Soldiers and staff entrusted with the benefits from committed support are forever grateful for the renderings and endure to hold steadfast to the defense of our nation and way of life.”
U.S. Army Col. Glenda Lock, McDonald Army Health Center commander, speaks to Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers during the Warrior Care Month opening ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Oct. 27, 2014. The month’s activities will conclude with a capstone ceremony Nov. 26 at the WTU building.
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U.S. Army Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit participate in wheelchair basketball as part ofWarrior Care Month at Fort Eustis, Va., Nov. 6, 2014.
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Art therapy has evolved in the last several years as treatment to help service members express what they want to “symbolize about themselves” after suffering the invisible wounds of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a Defense Department art therapist said yesterday. Those invisible wounds are traumatic brain injuries and psychological health conditions such as posttraumatic stress syndrome, noted Melissa Walker, an art therapist and the healing arts program coordinator at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “Art therapy gives service members a nonverbal way to express themselves and make those invisible wounds visible,” she said. Pentagon employees will be able to see some of those expressions this week through the works of art created by service members who went through Walker’s program. Fifteen pieces of art will be on display Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warrior Care Month Rehabilitation Expo at Apex 1 and 2 of the Pentagon’s second floor.
A Show of Strength “Show of Strength” is this year’s theme for the November recognition. “When I work with service members in art therapy, I see a lot of the resilience they experience, partial-
ly through art making, and reflecting and growing from their experiences,” Walker said. “I see a lot of strength in them from what they’ve been through, and in their healing processes, some of them say they’ve become better people than before they were injured.” In a four-week, intensive outpatient program for service members who are diagnosed with both invisible wounds but haven’t responded to conventional treatment, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence staff evaluates and treats such complex cases, and Walker’s art program is a prescribed therapy. Walker -- along with a music therapist and professional creative writers -- takes service members through a creative process to allow them to reflect and organize their thoughts to get at issues that are troubling them.
Underlying Thoughts Show Through Art The art therapy program begins with Walker giving each service member a blank mask to design, using a variety of art supplies that can range from paint and beads to magazine clippings, she said. The results vary widely, as service members express themselves while working in small groups of five people to encourage socialization, she added. The finished masks depict a broad spectrum of their concerns and hopes -- from losing battle buddies to sustaining injuries, to expressing feelings toward family members, to showing hope for the future, she ex-
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Art is Symbolism “I tell them the masks have some symbolism related to [their] identity and how some of them are probably going through transitional phases, trying to figure out who they’ve become since being injured and who they will become once they go through the healing process,” Walker said. Later in the four-week program, Walker assigns service members a montage project and tells them to depict something about themselves, such as the evolution of their treatment. Many show their past, present and future, she said. Walker also offers individual sessions where service members can work on a choice of projects. Some choose to design a box, which might represent “someone who’s trying to find his soul, which he feels he left behind in theater,” she said. “Some depict the scene of where they were injured based on what they remember, or they might [design] something they’re envisioning at that moment because it’s been haunting them,” she added. The service members tell Walker her art therapy program is one of the treatments that helped them open up when they couldn’t do so before, Walker said. “They tell me, ‘I understand so much better what I’m going through now, and why I was so stressed out before I came here,’” she said. “For them, that’s the biggest step: identifying what they have to work on.”
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gade or tenant on Fort Eustis.The first place winner will reBoth the Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Com- ceive a $500 gift card, second place, $300 and third place, missaries and Exchanges will be closed on Thanksgiving $200. Day. Both Expresses will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up for the pie-eating contest, send an email to The Exchanges will open for Black Friday at 4 a.m., Nov. Vicky Shabbott at vicky.shabbot@deca.mil. 28. For more information, contact Sabrina Jennings at jen- American Education Week ningss@aafes.com The Fort Eustis Education Center will celebrate American Education Week from Nov. 16 to 22. The center will Thanksgiving feast host an Education Fair on from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20. The Fort Eustis Club will hostThanksgiving lunch from 11 Also at the fair will be a briefing on the Warrant Officer’s a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 25 and 26. Cost is $9.50 per person. Program, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon; a Troops The Fort Eustis Club will be closed Nov. 27. For more in- toTeachers briefing from 9 to 11 a.m., and aTroops to Nursformation, call 878-5700. ing briefing. The Florida Institute of Technology will host an information session, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov 18. Dining facilityThanksgiving meals For more information, contact the Education Center at The Fort Eustis community is invited to attend Thanks- 878-2083 ext. 221. giving meals at the following dining facilities: 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) Resolute Technology Exposition The 93rd Signal Brigade will host a Technology ExposiCafé – 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 26 at 695 Monroe Ave. The cost is $7.70 for non-meal card holders and $6.55 tion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 3 at the Fort Eustis Club. More than 20 exhibitors will provide hands-on demonfor dependents of E-4 and below. strations of the latest technologies. The event is free and For more information, call 878-1917. 128th Aviation Brigade Warriors’ Café – 11 a.m. to 2 open to all military, civilian and contractor personnel. Comp.m., Nov. 27 at 2300 Madison Ave. The cost is $7.70 for plimentary refreshments and giveaways will be available, non-meal card holders and $6.55 for dependents of E-4 while supplies last. To pre-register and view the full exhibiand below. tor list, visit www.federalevents.com. For more information, call 878-6734. For more information, contact Kristen Etzel at (443) 5612434 or etzel@ncsi.com.
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The 733rd Force Support Division warehouse is offering Thanksgiving weekend rental specials at 1607 Patch Road. Department of Defense cardholders are offered a one-day rental fee for items picked up from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 26 and returned by 11 a.m., Dec. 1. Rental items include tables, chairs, canopies, trash cans and bounce houses. Bounce houses require a $25 nonrefundable deposit which is credited toward the rental cost at pick up time. For prices, photos and directions, visit http://jble.newforcesupport.com. For more information, call 878-2002.
Holiday Rooms Program The 29th Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Holiday Rooms Program is offering local hotel rooms to the families of Service members in the ranks of E-6 and below assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rooms will be available December 24-27 and are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact the 633rd Public Affairs Office at 633ABW.PA.CommunityEngagement@us.af.mil, e-mail subject holiday rooms, by Dec. 5.
Commissary Sidewalk Sale The Fort Eustis Commissary will host the 3rd annual “Thanksgiving Hooah Sidewalk Sale” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 22-24. The event features shopping deals, turkey and ham prizes, free hot beverages, giveaways and more. A pumpkin pie-eating contest will take place at 10 a.m., Nov. 24, featuring one representative from each bri-
Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty, or survivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages must be handdelivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed. Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card.The applicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2015 or be enrolled in studies designed to transfer to a four-year program. Applicants who are awarded a full scholarship or receive an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses. For more information, students or sponsors should call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or e-mail them at militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
128th Aviation Brigade Mass Graduation The 128th Aviation Brigade’s Mass Graduation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 26 at Wylie Theater. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Monica Mims at 878-1524.
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The Fort Eustis, Fort Lee and Fort Story Education centers will be closed Nov. 27 and 28. Normal services will reThe 733rd Civil Engineer Division’s Environmental Ele- sume on Dec. 1. ment is hosting the following events in conjunction with For more information, call 878-2083 ext. 221. America Recycles Day, Nov. 15. ■ Call to Action – The Environmental Element is invit- Army Community Service ing everyone to take the “I Recycle” pledge to learn about ■ AIT Spouses Welcome Reception – 9:30 to 10:30 recycling efforts on Fort Eustis and the local community. a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. ■ AIT Students and Spouses Information Fair – 9:30 Participants can commit to recycle more at www.amerito 10:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 25. Children are welcarecyclesday.org/pledge. ■ “I Can” Cash for Cans Contest – Fort Eustis organi- come. zations can form teams to collect aluminum cans through ■ Baby and Me Play Group – 10 to 11 a.m. on ThursNov. 30. The Environmental Element will pick up and re- days at 501 Madison Ave. deem the recycled cans for cash. Call 878-5210 or 878■ DevelopYour Financial Plan – 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 25. 7376 to schedule pick-ups on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ■ Play Mornings Play Group – 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Pickups can be Wednesdays at 1102 Pershing Ave. ■ Stitchers and Fiber Arts Club – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., scheduled up until the collection deadline of Nov. 27, by noon. All winners will be recognized at the Environmental, Nov. 24. Unless otherwise noted, classes and briefings will take Safety and Occupational Health Council meeting schedplace in Bldg. 650, Monroe Ave. For more information, call uled for Dec. 11. To register, email Karen Harvey-Harris at 878-3638. karen.l.harveyharris.ctr@mail.mil.
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Scholarships for Military Children Program The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2015-2016 school year awards become available starting Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21 --- or 23, if enrolled as a full time student at a college or university --- of a Service member on active duty,
■ Breakfast with Santa – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 6, 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 take place each day. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis Club at 878-5700, and the Langley Club at 766-1361.
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Both the Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis Commissaries and Exchanges will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Both Expresses will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Exchanges will open for Black Friday at 4 a.m., Nov. 28. For more information, contact Sabrina Jennings at jenningss@aafes.com
■ 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.
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.
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The 29th Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Holiday Rooms Program is offering local hotel rooms to the families of Service members in the ranks of E-6 and below assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rooms will be available December 24-27 and are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact the 633rd Public Affairs Office at 633ABW.PA.CommunityEngagement@us.af.mil, e-mail subject holiday rooms, by Dec. 5.
Armed Services Blood Program Blood Drive The next bi-monthly drive at the Community Commons will be Nov. 25 at the Community Commons, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.This is the last drive for the calendar year and it is before the Thanksgiving Holiday. All blood types are needed, especially O negative and AB types. For more information, email ralph.peters@med.navy.mil or visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
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.
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.
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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bowled at Langley Lanes and cost is $2.00 per game. ■ Automatic bumpers have recently been installed on all 24 lanes. The bumpers will come up automatically for each designated youth bowler and return to normal position for the adult bowlers. ■ The King Pin Kafe’ offers you the opportunity to text in your food order to save some time in your busy schedules, simply text 775-6233 from your device and you will receive a text back with your order number. Our menu can be found at www.jbleforcesupport.com website in the Good Eats section. ■ The game room offers electronic darts with WiFi capabilities for those looking to have some fun or compete with your friends stationed elsewhere. Our pool tables are newly recovered and have the fastest surface to date. ■ The Pro Shop is a full service shop that can handle all your bowling equipment needs from bowling balls to wrist braces, and if we don’t have it in stock we can special order it for you.
The Shellbank Fitness Center hosts Water Aerobics JBLE Club 357 here to help classes from 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday and Wednesday. Joint Base Langley-Eustis Club 357 is a networking For more information, contact John Siemann at 325-0998. group established to provide support and resources to single and dual military members to help them balance being Chapel position opening successful military professionals and parents. The club ofOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Community on fers group discussions, networking, and activates for famLangley AFB, VA is seeking a person to serve as the Pas- ilies and parents. Meetings are held every fourth Thursday toral (Parish) Coordinator. The pastoral coordinator assists of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Commons. the Catholic Chaplain in all the day-to-day duties involved For more information, call Master Sgt. Nashira Stokes at in the maintenance of an effective Catholic ministry. The 764-5411. person must possess good people skills and good clerical and administrative skills, including facile use of MS Scholarships for Military Children Program The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the Word and EXCEL. The pastoral coordinator maintains regular office hours Monday through Thursday and on Sun- 2015-2016 school year awards become available starting days. In addition to office duties, the pastoral coordinator Dec. 15 at commissaries worldwide or on the internet at is responsible for Children’s Church on Sundays. Sched- http://www.militaryscholar.org. Applicants must be a dependent, unmarried child, ule allows for some flexibility. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic and have at least ten years work- younger than 21 --- or 23, if enrolled as a full time student ing in a Catholic parish or chapel. Experience working at a college or university --- of a Service member on acin a military environment preferred. Candidates may re- tive duty, Reserve or Guard member, retiree or survivor quest a Statement of Work along with the application of a military member who died while on active duty, or and bidding form by emailing Fr. Eugene at erkole@aol. survivor of a retiree. Applications must be turned in to a com <mailto:erkole@aol.com>. Candidates should sub- commissary by close of business Feb. 13, 2015. Packages mit a resume, three letters of recommendation, state- must be hand-delivered or shipped via U.S. Postal Service ment from his/her pastor stating that he/she is a prac- or other delivery methods, not emailed or faxed. Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor ticing Catholic in good standing, the signed bid form in a sealed envelope no later than noon on December 1, are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Report2014. The public bid opening will take place on Dec. 3 at ing System database and have a military ID card. The ap10 in the Langley Chapel Annex Conference Room. An in- plicant must attend or plan to attend an accredited college terview may be required. The selected candidate must or university, full time, in the fall of 2015 or be enrolled in receive a positive background check and complete “Child studies designed to transfer to a four-year program. Applicants who are awarded a full scholarship or receive Protection” training. an appointment to one of the military academies or affiliLet the good times roll at Langley Lanes ated preparatory schools are not eligible to receive funds Langley Lanes has recently added new games, pro- from this program. A full scholarship is usually defined as one that provides for payment of tuition, books, lab fees grams and other goodies to their facility: ■ Langley Lanes is offering the Air Force Worldwide and other expenses. For more information, students or sponsors should call Bowling Bowl to Win Program for Youth bowlers. The age categories are 5-9, 10-14, 15-18, and teens 18 years of age Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or e-mail them at who are still in high school are eligible. All games must be militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.
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OutsideTheGate Hampton Clean City Commission volunteer opportunities ■ 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.
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.
Fall Arts and Crafts Show The annual Colonial Williamsburg Employees Arts and Crafts Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22-23 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, contact Tanya Lyons at 945-1548 or twoluvbugs@hotmail.com.
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Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia Visitors can explore how food was gathered, preserved and prepared by Virginia’s English colonists Nov. 27 through the 29 during the Food and Feasts of Colonial Virginia event at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. In the re-created Jamestown Settlement Powhatan Indian village, visitors can see how Powhatan Indians made stone and bone tools used to obtain and prepare food, and they will cook in front of visitors. Visitors to the Yorktown Victory Center’s re-created Continental Army encampment will learn how soldiers turned meager rations into soups and stews. Daily artillery drills will show visitors how soldiers earned their rations. A variety of dishes will be prepared daily at the recreated 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.
More than 20 boats are expected to participate in the 26th annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade scheduled for 7:15 p.m., Dec. 6. The event is free and open to the public. The parade will be visible from anywhere along the Hampton River; however, spectators who want to listen to the narration should find a spot near the Hampton Maritime Center at 710 Settlers Landing Road. Individuals interested in riding on the “Miss Hampton II” tour boat should make reservations by calling 7229102. Free parking will be available throughout the downtown area. For more information, visit www.hampton. gov/parks.
Celebration in Lights 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 two-mile 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 Visitors Center at 13560 Jefferson Ave. Event hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday through Saturday. For more information, call 926-1400.
“Through Children’s Eyes” - Air Force Band to Free admission to miniature art exhibits Present Holiday Concerts
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will present “Through Children’s Eyes,” a free concert featuring a family-friendly program of holiday music, at Jamestown High School on Dec. 2 - 3 in Williamsburg, Va., and at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Center on Dec. 4-5 in Norfolk, Va. Through Children’s Eyes” highlights the joy of the holiday season, with traditional and new music performed by several of the band’s ensembles. Grand Illumination Parade in Norfolk Ticket Information can be found at: www.heritageoThe 30th annual Grand Illumination Parade will be held famericaband.af.mil at 7 p.m., Nov. 22 in downtown Norfolk. The event is free and open to the public. It will take place rain or shine. The Hollydazzle at City Center downtown Norfolk skyline will be illuminated, followed by Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism will a holiday parade featuring floats, giant balloons, marching present the 11th annual “Hollydazzle” holiday event from bands and Santa Claus. 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 5 at City Center at Oyster Point. This For more information, visit www.norfolk.gov. free family-friendly event features make-and-take holiday crafts, dance performances, musical entertainment, NASA/Langley Skywatchers Astronomy Club strolling performers and the lighting of a 45-foot ChristThe NASA/Langley Skywatchers Astronomy Club in- mas tree. The “Fountains of Light Show” will take place vites the public to come out and view the night skies at 8:45 p.m. with fireworks and special effects. Food and from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 29 at New Quarter Park in Wil- beverages will available for purchase. liamsburg. Admission is free. Club members will set up Free parking will be available at the City Center Mertelescopes and attendees can observe the moon, Mars, chants Walk and Fountain Way parking garages. Free conthe Andromeda Galaxy and other celestial objects. Visi- tinuous shuttle bus service will be available to and from tors can arrive at 5:30 p.m. and speak with the astrono- the Canon Virginia, Inc. and Todd Stadium satellite parking mers during equipment set-up. lots. Shuttle buses are handicapped accessible. For more information, call York County Parks, RecreFor more information, visit www.nnparks.com/holation and Tourism at 890-3513 or New Quarter Park at lydazzle.php or call 926-1400. 890-5842. Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center presents “SmallWorks: Miniatures by Tidewater Artists” through Nov. 30 at 4205 Victoria Boulevard in Hampton. The event is free and open to the public. Artists working in two-dimensional media have created more than 300 pieces no larger than 4” x 5”. The miniature artwork features drawings, paintings, print-making, watercolor, photography, sculpture, jewelry, ce¬ramics, fiber, glass and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sun¬day. For more information, visit www.hamptonarts.net/ the¬charles-h-taylor-arts-center/exhibitions.
Christmas Homes Tour in Williamsburg The Green Spring Garden Club, Inc. will host the 55th an¬nual Christmas Homes Tour from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dec. 6 in Colonial Williamsburg.The tour will include the fol¬lowing homes: Red Lion, Blue Bell Tavern, Powell Kitchen, Ludwell Tenement, Alexander Craig House, John Crump House and Bruton Parish Rectory. Full tour tickets are $30 each and single house admission is $10. Discounted ad¬vance tickets are $25 if purchased before Nov. 20. Tickets are available online at www.greenspringgardenclub.org and will also be sold at each of the homes on the day of the event. The Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center and the Wil¬liamsburg Lodge will sell tickets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6. Parking is free and tick¬et holders can ride the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation busses to and around the historic area.
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Restrictions: • Only 5 ads per week, per household • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted • Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year • Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. • Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.) WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following week’s publications
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NOVEMBER 21, 2014