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CYBER TOPS LIST OF THREATS TO U.S., director of national intelligence says — Page 6
TRADOC STB welcomes new commander —Page 7
ARMY AVIATORS testing next generation air-to-ground missile —Page 11
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ABILITY TO SURVIVE AND OPERATE... CHECK! —Page 8
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By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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The U.S. Air Force launched the Federal Occupational Health’s Employee Assistance Program on Oct. 1, 2017. The services they provide are available to all Air Force civilian personnel and their families at no cost. EAP is a 24-hour service that provides counseling on legal issues, financial questions, work and family matters. There is also a national crisis response team assists in management consultations for acts of violence, natural disasters, injury, or death. The team also does follow-ups with the organization and individuals if needed. “This program is designed to help you with your concerns or issues,” said Carole Barton, 633rd Air Base Wing community support coordina-
tor. “Experts can take the burden off you in connecting you with local professionals where help is available faceto-face.” The counseling that is provided is one-on-one with a licensed professional who can speak and consult on their specialized fields. All support is provided on a confidential basis and can be done via telephone or face-to-face. Other than counseling EAP also provides resources for child and elder care, identity theft, health and wellness, risk management, alcohol and substance abuse. “This program was designed to give civilians parity [similarity] in benefits and services with military counterparts,” said Barton. “It’s our version of Military One Source.” The EAP website includes toolkits for supervisors and employees. These toolkits include information on lead-
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The Employee Assistance Program provides U.S. Air Force civilian employees with services and information on legal issues, financial questions, work and family matters.
ership skills and management coaching, employee engagement as well as ways individuals can help improve the workplace. For more information on EAP visit their website at http://www.foh4you.com/, the bottom of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website http://www.jble.af.mil/ Resiliency-Langley/ or visit EAP on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ AirForceEAP. Individuals may also call 1-800-222-0364 for assistance.
Shellbank: new year, new track By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese 633 AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
In early January 2018, the Shellbank Fitness Center opened the newly repaired track for JBLE. Due to the deterioration that occurred to the track, the surfacing was needing to be replaced. The new surface when fully completed in March 2018, will be level and free of holes. “Over time the wear and tear on the track can make it uneven and unsafe,” said John Hickok, 633rd Force Support Squadron Shellbank Fitness Center director. “It’s the safety of the Airmen and anyone who uses the track that is important, and we wanted to make sure that everyone had an even ground to run on.” While the old track was painted
a rusty red color and made of compacted rubber pellets, the new track is a combination of rubber particles and Air Force blue paint that was sprayed down in multiple layers. According to U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kristie Kersch, 633rd Air Base Wing flight chief of the occupational safety office, even though the track should no longer have any holes, individuals should still look out for anything on the track that may be unsafe. Before running, the 633rd Air Base Wing Safety Office recommends people to take one lap to walk around and look out for cracks, holes or other materials that individuals can trip on. “Fitness is important and I encourage people to stay fit but there is always a level of safety that’s involved,” said Kersch. “You as the user are first
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The Shellbank Fitness Center opened up a newly repaired track for JBLE patrons to use, at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., early January 2018.
line of defense to protect and prevent mishaps.” While the track is open and safe to run on, it will not be completed until March 2018. The track is scheduled to have one final pellet coating sprayed and a final layer of paint.
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Air Force to institute new method to protect PII
SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 10, 2017) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Dorsey Cadette, left, assigned to the Arleigh Burkeclass guidedmissile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), points out a smoke signal during man overboard training while conducting routine operations in the South China Sea.
By Secretary of the Air Force PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE WASHINGTON (AFNS)
Air Force officials announced Feb. 6, 2018, emails containing personally identifiable information, and similar numeric constructs, will be blocked from transmission unless the email is encrypted. For members unable to send or receive encrypted emails, members will be directed to utilize the AMRDEC SAFE application. This is not a change in policy, but a new method to halt PII breaches via email. PII is information about an individual that identifies, links, relates, or is unique to, or describes a member. For example – social security numbers (full or partial), age, marital status, race, salary, home/personal cell phone numbers, other demographic biometric, personnel, medical and financial information. “The Air Force depends on reliable, secure communications to operate,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan. “Ensuring confidentiality of every Airman’s personal information is part and parcel for maintaining operational security, as well as an inherent command responsibility”. Users will be notified via a dialogue pop-up box or email response and provided with the option to either remove PII content, encrypt or send via AMRDEC SAFE. There are no user accounts for AMRDEC SAFE and authentication is handled via email and password. Everyone has access to AMRDEC SAFE. The application is convenient and intuitive to utilize. If users send an email that contains a series of numbers that resemble PII information, the system will also block the email transmittal. In order for the email to transmit, the user will need to treat the email as if it does contain PII by encrypting the email or using AMRDEC SAFE. Feedback to the Help Desk in these instances will aid in changing the blocking tool “sniffers” to differentiate non-PII data in the future. “Ideally, email would be the last medium used to transmit PII information,” said Col. Patrick Ryan, reserve advisor to the chief, information dominance and chief information officer. “However, if you have to send PII via email for mission accomplishment, then either encrypt or use AMRDEC SAFE.” AMRDEC SAFE can be accessed through the following website: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/ safe/Guide.aspx Additional Air Force CISO PII resources can be found under “Data Privacy Day 2018” http://www.safcioa6.af.mil/Organizations/CISO-Homepage/Resources/ For more information, please contact the PII Program Lead at (571) 256-2515 or DSN: 260-2515.
Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Harper
Cyber Tops List of Threats to U.S., Director of National Intelligence Says By Jim Garamone DoD News DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY WASHINGTON
It’s a measure of the growth of cyber and America’s vulnerability to it that the cyber threat was at the top of the list of worldwide threats the director of national intelligence chose to highlight at a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing today. Daniel Coats also covered Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and terrorism, but he led with the cyberwar that nations, organizations and sometimes individuals are fighting against the United States. “We face a complex, volatile and challenging threat environment,” Coats told the senators. “The risk of interstate conflict is higher than any time since the end of the Cold War — all the more alarming because of the growing development and use of weapons of mass destruction by state and nonstate actors. Our adversaries, as well as the other malign actors, are using cyber and other instruments of power to shape societies and markets,
international rules and institutions, and international hotspots to their advantage.”
Competition for Technological Superiority
The United States is in competition for technological superiority, Coats said, noting that adversaries “seek to sow division in the United States and weaken U.S. leadership.” Nonstate actors, which include terrorists and criminal syndicates, exploit weak state capacity in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, to cause instability and violence within states and among states. A part of many of these malign actors is their use of cyber, the nation’s top intelligence official said. “Frankly, the United States is under attack — under attack by entities that are using cyber to penetrate virtually every major action that takes place in the United States,” Coats told the panel. “From U.S. businesses, to the federal government, to state and local governments, the United States is threatened by cyberattacks ev-
ery day.” Russia, China, Iran and North Korea pose the greatest cyber threats, he said, but others use cyber operations to achieve strategic and malign objectives. “Some of these actors, including Russia, are likely to pursue even more aggressive cyberattacks with the intent of degrading our democratic values and weakening our alliances,” the intelligence chief said. “Persistent and disruptive cyber operations will continue against the United States and our European allies, using elections as opportunities to undermine democracy, sow discord and undermine our values.”
Other Threats
China also uses cyber to enable espionage and attack capabilities to support its national security and economic priorities, Coats said. “Iran will try to penetrate U.S. and allied networks for espionage and lay the groundwork for future cyberattacks,” he added. “And North Korea will continue to use » See CYBER | 12
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Service members celebrate fellowship with National Prayer Breakfast By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
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The National Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Congress in Washington, D.C. since 1953, serves as an assembly to build relationships and camaraderie. U.S. Service members, civilian employees, retirees and family members gathered for a similar event of fellowship and prayer at the annual National Prayer Breakfast hosted at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Feb. 7, 2018. During the event, service members joined one another in giving thanks
and praise to those who fought and continue to fight for the nation and its allies. Chaplains from JBLE read scriptures and prayers for the nation, the Armed Forces and military families. Music was provided in both English and Spanish by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Lopez, JBLE senior religious affairs NCO, and Dave Gholson, Bethel Temple Church pastor in Hampton, Virginia. “I’ve learned over the years that you can never move forward successfully without looking backwards seriously,” said U.S. Army Col. Darrell Thomsen Jr., Fort Eustis deputy garrison chap-
Photos by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
David Barton, Wallbuilders founder and president, speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 7, 2018. Barton walked guests through a detailed history of religion and spirituality from senior U.S. government and military leaders throughout the past 400 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)
lain, as he introduced the guest speaker for the breakfast. “Dave Barton has committed himself to looking backward, seriously, so that we can be on the right track as we move forward here in America.” David Barton, Wallbuilders organization founder and president and guest speaker for the breakfast, provided a detailed history of prayer and religion throughout the U.S. military since 1775. “The military has always had a spiritual side to it from the very beginning,” said Barton. “We have about 400 years of military history and as U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Lopez, Joint Base Langley- you go through and look Eustis senior religious affairs NCO, and Dave Gholson, at that history, there’s a Bethel Temple Church pastor in Hampton, Va., perform a clear spiritual element.” song in English and Spanish during the National Prayer Barton provided examBreakfast. Lopez also read scripture during the ceremony.
ples of spirituality in the military, such as proclamations written by U.S. presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln; prayers spoken on national television from U.S. presidents during times of war; and bibles
provided to service members serving overseas. The ceremony concluded with a prayer from U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian McCormack, 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain.
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band performs during the National Prayer Breakfast. During the event, attendees joined one another in giving thanks and praise the nation, the Armed Forces and military families.
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TRADOC STB welcomes new commander By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Special Troops Battalion welcomed a new commander, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jayson Campbell, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Feb. 9, 2018. The STB, activated in 2015, provides command and control of administration, logistics, training, military justice and operations in support of headquarters TRADOC. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy Chief of Staff, hosted the event.
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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command deputy Chief of Staff, welcomes guests to the Special Troops Battalion change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
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7 U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jayson Campbell, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Special Troops Battalion incoming commander, left, accepts the unit colors from Maj. Gen. Paul Benenati, TRADOC deputy Chief of Staff, right, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 9, 2018. Campbell assumed command from Lt. Col. Mark Bailey. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland
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Photos by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, inspect their Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2018. The Airmen practiced how to wear and inspect their JLIST for different mission oriented protective posture situations.
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By Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec
633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron quali ed 153 Airmen in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hands-on survival skills during a Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force training day Jan. 25, 2018, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Through this training, the 633rd CES will maximize the output of CBRN qualied Airmen and keep JBLE mission ready. “Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear warfare training produces mission ready Airmen, prepared to survive in a CBRN warfare environment,” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michelle Garrett, 633rd
Civil Engineer Squadron, NCO-in-charge of the education and training section. According to Garrett, if CBRN warfare should occur, Airmen must be prepared to respond. Through CBRN training, Airmen will not only learn how to wear the protective ground-crew ensemble properly as well as the M50 Joint Service General Purpose mask, but they will also go through reconnaissance scenarios while donning the gear. The scenarios aim to prepare Airmen for potential threats, and in a real-life scenario anyone could be assigned to a Post Attack Reconnaissance team. In the training, the PAR team members qualify on gear inspection and decontamination procedures. They also learn how
to move through different sections of the base if a section is contaminated. Explosive Ordinance Disposal instructors also teach the CBRN students how to recognize, record, retreat and report unexploded ordinance. “The ATSO rodeo is an incredibly effective tool that provides CBRN and survival skills training to Airmen across JBLE Langley,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Osborne, 633rd CES commander. “Airmen from 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, 633rd Medical Group, 633rd Security Forces and 633rd CES are working hard to ensure that Team Langley is 100% ready, should we be called upon to respond, and I am extremely proud of the work we have been doing.”
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A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, inspects the seal on his M50 joint service general purpose mask during Prime BEEF day training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 25, 2018.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Fredrick, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of emergency management training, teaches Airmen about decontamination procedures during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day training.
A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron, adjusts his gloves during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day training.
U.S. Air Force 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron gather for Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2018. The 633rd CES was able to qualify 153 Airmen during this training.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Moline, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal member, teaches Airmen about unexploded ordinance during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force day training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 25, 2018. In case unexploded ordnance is encountered, Explosive Ordinance Disposal instructors teach students how to recognize, record, retreat and report UXO’s.
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Forecasting Success AIRMEN PROVIDE TIMELY, ACCURATE AND RELEVANT TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE WEATHER INFORMATION TO WIN THE FIGHT By Bennie J. Davis III Today, the 557th Weather Wing, as the Air Force’s only weather wing, provides authoritative terrestrial and space-environmental data, analyses, forecasts, threatwarning, and threat-mitigation products to the DoD, Services, all geographic and functional combatant commands, the National Intelligence Community, White House Situation Room, interagency, and coalition partners worldwide across all security enclaves. Tech. Sgt. Dustin Hawthorne, 2nd Weather Squadron, space
weather operations NCOIC, oversees monitoring operations of the sun and its impacts on the near-Earth environment. The sun broadcasts frequencies across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, from microwaves to radiowaves, and can have a significant impact on operations when solar events affect satellites and communications. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun can cause widespread effects on earth. Space weather is analyzed and reported regularly from the 2nd WXG at Offutt AFB.
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JBLE celebrates Mardi Gras By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.
The Joint Base Langley-Eustis 633rd Force Support Squadron hosted a Mardi Gras celebration in the Fort Eustis Club at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Feb. 9, 2018. The 633rd FSS hosts the event each year to recognize the Louisiana celebration dating back to 1699 to boost morale and encourage family fun with a night of entertainment for all ages. The event featured Cajun cuisine while Zachary Smith and the Dixie Power Trio played New Orleans parade music to bring about a Mardi Gras atmosphere. Other entertainment included face painting, fortune telling, casino games, a prize room, a juggler and a magician.
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Army aviators testing next generation air-to-ground missile By Maj. Matthew Miskowski and Mark Schauer ARMY.MIL
YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA
Aviation testers here are deep into testing the latest Army aviation missile, known as the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile. The complex JAGM test was a collaborative team effort between the West Fort Hood, Texas-based Aviation Test Directorate of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Yuma Test Center at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, and Redstone Test Center based at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. AVTD coordinated multiple efforts to assure a successful test as JAGM moves towards its next major milestone, a low-rate initial production decision. “The close cooperation between YTC and the Operational Test Command during the short duration was critical,” said Lt. Col. Karsten Haake, Chief of the AVTD Rotary Wing Test Division. “Without the professionalism and the mission dedication of the YTC range support team, test completion would have been significantly delayed. This was truly a team effort.” Participating pilots give the new weapon’s versatility high marks. “One of the things that sticks out to me is the simplicity for the crew in terms of how they select weapons for their missions,” said Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Bilton, the first non-experimental test pilot to fire the missile, a milestone that took place at YPG in the fall. “Before, we had to put a lot of thought into, ‘What do I need?’ As soon as I launch, I don’t get to come back and change out my missiles,” Bilton said. “In combat, you don’t want to encounter a target you need to hit and not have on-board the right missile for the job.” The JAGM boasts the ability to use semi-active laser or radio
frequency as a means of guiding it to target. Moreover, the crew can switch modes within seconds as a combat scenario evolves. “Using a SAL missile, the last six seconds of the missile flight is the most critical to keep your laser sight on target,” explained Michael Kennedy, Experimental Test Pilot, Aviation Flight Test Directorate, RTC. “If you’re getting shot at and your line of sight goes off the target, your missile misses. JAGM can start off using the laser, then transition to the radar portion and still hit the target if the crew has to use evasive maneuvers,” he added. More capable in adverse weather conditions and boasting a longer range than the older Hellfire, the JAGM can now be fired and aircrews can retreat to a safer standoff distance, but also can be aimed without pointing the laser directly at the target. “You aren’t required to have your laser sight on a target to hit it,” said Kennedy. He also said the ability to off-set lasers, a capability that defeats potential laser countermeasures, has distinct tactical advantages. “The ability to not have to put the laser directly on the target and let the adversary know that you are about to kill him is a tremendous benefit,” added Al Maes, Aviation weapons technical advisor for the Training and Doctrine Command’s Capability Manager Recon Attack. “Once you have the missile off the rail and encounter smoke or dust or fog, a regular laser missile could lose that target. With JAGM, I have a pretty good guarantee that I am going to kill that target with a single missile instead of multiple missile shots,” he said. YPG’s vast ranges and variety of realistic targets is a great location and allows the Apache equipped with JAGM to oper-
Pilots fire the new Joint Air-toGround Missile being tested at Cibola Range, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, in support of deliberate attack mission against armor ground vehicle targets. U.S. Army photo by Tad Browning
ate in a variety of situations and altitudes that resemble an operational environment. “We’re out here shooting at real targets,” said Scott McLendon, AVTD Operational Test Officer for JAGM. “It’s a real T-72 driving down the road, not a burntout hulk with a million holes in it sitting out on the range. To me, the real targets provided at YPG are really a value-added.” To make the testing as realistic as possible, YPG personnel installed remote-control kits on four separate target vehicles, allowing pilots to fly scenarios where they engaged multiple moving targets at once. “It’s difficult and unique,” said Kennedy. “Having real moving targets adds good operational flavor to the test.” YPG’s natural desert environment also contributed significantly to the test’s realism. “In an active combat zone or engagement area, you have multiple targets, half of which could be burning,” said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Scott Jackson, AH-64D/E Recon and Attack Standardization, TRADOC Capability Manager Recon Attack. “The other half could be evading. Then you have wind shift and wind flow that could kick up obscurants and make it more difficult to determine a clean target set.”
“We also get more battlefield realism in that we get dust as well as smoke, so we get a twofor-one here in terms of the environmental piece,” added Maes. Information gathered during the operational test not only validates the weapon, but also contributes new insights for training pilots on how to use the JAGM for maximum effect. Though the operational test is now complete, further developmental testing, including integrating new software to support the JAGM into the Apache, will continue at YPG. Yuma Proving Ground has nearly 2000 square miles of restricted airspace, a vast and precious asset used to test manned and unmanned aircraft --and their weapons — in all stages of the development cycle. The clear, stable air and extremely dry climate — which makes inclement weather a rarity — as well as YPG’s isolation from urban encroachment, makes it highly coveted for this type of testing. “YPG is way less restrictive than some other installations,” said McLendon. “We can put the missile through all the parameters we need to, including high-altitude shots. It’s really user-friendly here.” YPG can conduct multiple tests concurrently and without
having to compete for runway and airspace with manned fighter jets, a limitation at other installations. The close coordination, professionalism and favorable test locations assured the success of this critical test as this new capability moves towards fielding for Soldiers. ~~ About the U.S. Army Operational Test Command: As the Army’s only independent operational tester, USAOTC tests and assesses Army, joint, and multi-service warfighting systems in realistic operational environments, using typical Soldiers to determine whether the systems are effective, suitable, and survivable. USAOTC is required by public law to test major systems before they are fielded to its ultimate customer — the American Soldier. The Aviation Test Directorate at Fort Hood, Texas, plans and conducts operational tests and reports on manned and unmanned aviation-related equipment to include attack, reconnaissance, cargo and lift helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, tactical trainers, ground support equipment, and aviation countermeasure systems.
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Air Force officials are seeking 2018 nominations for the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. The award recognizes 12 enlisted Airmen for exceptional job performance in their primary duty who epitomize the whole Airman concept across three
categories: Airman, noncommissioned officer and senior NCO. Major commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate three candidates (one per category) to the Air Force OAY selection board, which will select the final winners. The period of service for the award is Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2017. Nominees must maintain retainability through
Sept. 30, 2019. Any nominee with a projected separation date prior to that date must take immediate action to extend or reenlist. Local military personnel section officials may approve or disapprove extensions for the purpose of the program. The Air Force’s Personnel Center will make the final approval determination for extension requests sent from the MPS for OAY nominees. Any
CYBER | toping of the list of worldwide threats CONTINUED FROM 4 cyber operations to raise funds, launch attacks and gather intelligence against the United States.” Weapons of mass destruction is No. 2 on Coats’ list of threats. “Overall, state efforts to modernize, develop or acquire WMD, their delivery systems or the underlying technologies constitute a major threat to the United States and to our allies,” he said. Coats called North Korea the most volatile and confrontational threat. “In addition to its ballistic missile tests and growing number of nuclear warheads for these missiles, North Korea will continue its longstanding chemical and biological warfare programs, also,” he told the senators. Russia and China are expanding and modernizing their WMD arsenals, he said. “Iran’s implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the JCPOA, has extended the time it would take to develop a nuclear weapon from several months to about a year, provided Iran continues to adhere
to the deal’s major provisions,” he added. Pakistan is developing new types of short-range tactical nuclear weapons, Coats said, and Syria has used chemical weapons in its civil war. Nonstate actors would love to get their hands on chemical weapons and are trying to get biological weapons, he pointed out.
ence, championing its cause, planning international attacks and encouraging members and sympathizers to attack their home countries.” Al-Qaida also will remain a threat, Coats said, telling the senators that the organization remains intent on attacking the United States and U.S. interests abroad.
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Space is another combat domain now, and Russia and China will continue to expand their space-based reconnaissance, communications and navigation systems in terms of numbers of satellites, breadth of capability and applications for use, the director said. “Both Russia and Chinese counter-space weapons will mature over the next few years as each country pursues antisatellite weapons as a means to reduce U.S. and allied military effectiveness and perceptions of U.S. military advantage in space,” he told the panel. Russia is using a variety of capabilities short of war to assert its presence, Coats said. “President [Vladimir] Putin will continue to
Terrorism remains a threat and runs the gamut from ISIS and al-Qaida to Lebanese Hezbollah and other affiliated terrorist organizations. Iran is a major state sponsor of terror groups. The United States is not immune, Coats said, noting that individuals have “self-radicalized” and launched attacks against their fellow citizens. “ISIS’ claim to having a functioning caliphate that governs populations is all but thwarted,” Coats said. “However, ISIS remains a threat and will likely focus on regrouping in Iraq and Syria, particularly in ungoverned portions of those countries, enhancing its global pres-
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rely on assertive foreign policies to shape outcomes beyond Russia’s borders,” he added. “Putin will resort to more authoritarian tactics to maintain control amid challenges to his rule. Russia uses these tools – including the cyber weapon – because “it’s relatively cheap, it’s low risk, it offers what they perceive as plausible deniability and it’s proven to be effective at sowing division,” he said. “We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false flag personas, sympathetic spokesmen and other means to influence, to try to build on its wide range of operations and exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States,” he added. The director said Russia sees past actions against the United States as successful and that it views the 2018 U.S. midterm elections as a potential target for Russian influence operations. China also is seeking to expand its regional influence and to globally shape events and outcomes, Coats said. “It will take a firm stance on its claims to the East China Sea and South China Sea, its relations with Taiwan
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and its regional economic engagement,” he told the senators. China also intends to use its “One Belt, One Road” initiative to increase its reach to geostrategic locations across Eurasia, Africa and the Pacific, he said. In Afghanistan, the capital city of Kabul continues to bear the brunt of the Taliban-led insurgency, as demonstrated by recent attacks in the city. “Afghan national security forces face unsteady performance, but with coalition support, probably will maintain control of most major population centers,” the director said. “Complicating the Afghanistan situation, however, is our assessment that Pakistan-based militant groups continue to take advantage of their safe haven to conduct attacks in India and Afghanistan, including U.S. interests therein.” Iran will remain the most prominent state sponsor of terrorism and an adversary in the Middle East, especially in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, Coats said. “We also assess that Iran will continue to develop military capabilities that threaten U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the region,” he added.
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AirPower Over Hampton Roads May 18-20, 2018 Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot repair
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will execute a warranty repair of pavement in the Shellbank Fitness Center parking lot from Feb. 11 – 24, 2018. Emergency vehicle access, handicapped and DV parking are unaffected.
Hospital Temporarily Closed Feb. 16-19, 2018
All services at the 633rd Medical Group, including ER, Labor and Delivery and Inpatient Services, will be temporarily closed from Feb. 16-19, 2018, in support of a scheduled infrastructure upgrade. Starting at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, Inpatient Services will prepare for closure and patients will start being transferred to other facilities. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, ER Services will close and any patients in route will be diverted to other medical facilities, the 633rd Medical Group staff will be available on site to address any emergencies and re-direct as appropriate. All services are expected to resume at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. For medical emergencies during this time, all patients should call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Room. For other health issues, you may call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273 for medical guidance, or go to the nearest Urgent Care Center. For a listing of UCCs in the TRICARE network or locations of the nearest Emergency Room, you may contact Humana Military at 1-800-4445445. Any UCC visits that occur during this timeframe will be covered by TRICARE for all 633rd MDG enrolled beneficiaries including Active Duty.
McDonald Army Health Center holiday hours:
McDonald Army Health Center services to include ancillary services (Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Radiology) will be closed Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in observance of President’s Day. Normal health center services and hours will resume on February 20th. In the event of an emergency dial 911 or report to the closest emergency room. To schedule/reschedule a primary care appointment, please login to TRICARE Online https://www.tricareonline.com/portal/page/portal/TricareOnline/Portal or call the Hampton Roads Appointment Center (HRAC) at 1-866- 645-4584 to also schedule appointments. To speak to a nurse for health advice, call the Nurse Advice Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-874-2273.
LaSalle Gate Traffic Impact
LaSalle Gate and Elm Street near the intersection of Nealy Avenue will be closed for Force Protection upgrades to the active vehicle barriers on select dates starting Jan. 31, 2018, through Feb. 25, 2018. LaSalle Gate will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic on weekends.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com There will be no through traffic on Elm Street, south of Rickenbacker Road to Nealy Avenue on Jan. 31, 2018. Ryan Center (bldg. 10) occupants will still be able to use both entrances to south parking lot. There will be partial road closures Feb. 1 and 2. There will be complete gate closure Feb. 17,18, 24 and 25. For more information, contact the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron service call desk, 764-5343.
King Street and Armistead Gates under construction
The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates. The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate. Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.
JBLE traffic update
The overhead traffic light at Lee Rd and Sweeney Blvd heading outbound is still out and has been temporarily replaced with a traffic light to the right side of the intersection. JBLE motorists should remain aware of the temporary placement of the traffic light, expected to be in place in approximately 12-14 weeks.
Weekly Live Fire Schedule
Community Event Council
Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host the Community Event Council from 10 to 11 a.m., Feb. 22, 2018, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. The CEC serves as a valuable communication link to increase awareness levels of the community, concerning initiatives, programs, activities and facilities for JBLE-Langley and provides formalized means for installation leadership to facilitate the flow of command and community information to military members, spouses and civilians. For more information, call (757) 764-3990.
2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Season
The Fort Eustis Late Urban Archery Deer season will run Jan. 29, 2018 through Mar. 24, 2018 and will be operated from building 1409. Participants must have purchased a 2017 Fort Eustis Hunting Permit prior to Jan. 6, 2018, and passed the Fort Eustis Recreational Hunting Program Archery Qualification within two years, or pass a qualification test administered by the 733rd CED Natural Resource Staff. Participants must also purchase a 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Hunting Permit at a cost of $20, and may do so the day of any hunt. For more information please contact James Dolan at james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152.
Tax Center 2018
The Tax Center at 450 Weyland Road, Langley AFB, VA, will have very limited services and very few appointments available for volunteers to prepare tax returns. Therefore, clients should take advantage of alternative VITA sites in the area as well as Military OneSource as a do-it-yourself resource for your tax preparation. Military OneSource provides service members and their dependents with access to free and secure online tax preparation and filing. Military OneSource suggests that before starting on your tax return, gather all necessary tax documents and additional information such as the following: 1) Social Security numbers and dates of birth for you, your spouse and dependents 2) Child care, education and adoption costs 3) W-2 forms for all employers for you and your spouse 4) Investment income forms 5) Alimony information 6) Social Security benefits 7) Miscellaneous income 8) Form 1098-E for student loan interest 9) Form 1098 for home mortgage interest 10) Charitable donations 11) Medical and dental expenses 12) Real estate taxes For more information or to make an appointment, call the Langley tax center at 757-367-9195.
Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until February 23: Feb. 16 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 17 - POF R3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 - POF R3: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. SMALL GAME HUNTING R1, R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 19 - BTRAC, R1: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ALTERNATIVE VITA PROGRAMS Feb. 21 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bethel AME Baptist Church located at 94 West LinFeb. 22 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. coln Street, Hampton, VA 23669; Open to general pub Feb. 23 - BTRAC, R1, R2, R3, R5: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SMALL GAME HUNTING R5, R6: 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. » See JBLE | 13
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CONTINUED FROM 13 lic: (AD, R, D) Christopher Newport University, Luter School of Business, located at 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); American Legion Denbigh Post 3 located at 368 American Legion Drive, Newport News, VA 23608; Open to general public: (AD, R, D); Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public – AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) James City County Library located at 7770 Croaker Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188; Open to general public: (AD, R, D) Caters to ages 60+/retirees and their dependents, but open to the general public – AARP Prep Site (AARP sends tax prep volunteers to site who have been trained) West Hampton Community Center located at 1638 Briarfield Rd., Hampton, VA 23661; Open to general public; (AD, R, D) United Way of the Virginia Peninsula located at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Suite 400, Newport News, VA 23606; Open to general public; (AD, R, D); limited to clients receiving $55,000 or less annual income *AD=Active Duty, R=Retiree, D=Dependent
Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center Open
The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate from Jan. 29 to April 20, 2018, at Building 2733 on Madison Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability, and general tax advice will be available to eligible clients. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis legal office at 757-878-2478/2343.
Chapel Annex under renovation
From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel Annex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will undergo renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.
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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m. Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m. Langley Main Chapel: Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m. Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m. For more information call 764-7847
Manpower shortage impacts 633rd MediFort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages cal Group services The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted reading Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned. In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.
Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.
Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Bethel Chapel: Chase informational sessions Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m. Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.
Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.” For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.
Army Emergency Relief available online
Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www. aerhq.org. Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarJBLE Family Child Care Program ships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Pro- more information, call at 878-5570. gram is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay Company Grade Officer Council welcomes at home and run a home-based business. The program members is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every able to read and speak English, be in good health, and third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will pro- Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. vide training and materials to get your business started. Army officer on the council board. Join the council for For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 professional development, social events and fun. For or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835 more information, call 764-9954.
Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) Life lessons over lunch workplace study changes Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.
The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace
Family Meal Night
The Langley Base Chapel will host a Family Meal Night every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at Bethel Chapel. The event will include free food and fellowship. For more information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847.
Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings
The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club every month to discuss various topics. Along with being a networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundraising opportunities and membership drives. For more information, call 764-0507.
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ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY FEB 20, 2018 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **RAV4/CAMRY; 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AND TACOMA 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 AND 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $27.78 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***BUYERS CAN RECEIVE A $500 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 OR CAMRY IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON RAV4 (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA, UP TO $1250 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TUNDRA CREW MAX (EXCLUDES TRD PRO) OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ††EXCLUDES HYBRIDS. $1,250 TOTAL CASH ALLOWANCE INCLUDES $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA AND $500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA. CUSTOMERS MAY RECEIVE CASH BACK OR CAN APPLY TO DOWN PAYMENT. $500 BONUS CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA INCENTIVE WILL, ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT; AND ON LEASES WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. †††ALL LEASES OFFERS: OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. HIGHLANDER LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,560 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA), FIRST $339 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 HIGHLANDER LE MODEL 6948, MSRP $35,535 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $33,311. 4RUNNER LEASE DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,620 DOWN, FIRST $379 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 4RUNNER 4WD SR5 V6 MODEL 8664, MSRP $37,470 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $36,074. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ♦$500 BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL LEASE. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ALL OFFERS: OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 2/20/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 2/20/18. ♦♦TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.