peninsula warrior aug. 31, 2012 air force edition

Air force EDITION

August 31, 2012Vol. 3, No. 34

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AUGUST 31, 2012 • The Peninsula Warrior - Air Force • www.peninsulawarrior.com 3Hurricane Shelter RulesRules have been established forsafety and welfare. The sheltermanager has the option to enforceadditional rules if circumstanceswarrant. If for any reason the shelterrules are not obeyed, individualsmay be asked to leave.• Sign in before being officially

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By Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It was only a year ago when a verylarge and incredibly destructive girl blast-ed through Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va.,and the surrounding area, leaving a di-sastrous wake everywhere she went.

Her name was Irene, and she was the fifth-costliest United States hurricane on record.

A year later, JBLE residents are preparingfor a new generation of hurricanes, whichcould potentially ravage the Virginia area.Senior Airman Asia James, an emergencymanagement specialist with the 633rd Civ-il Engineer Squadron, encourages people toplan ahead to avoid getting caught unpre-pared at the worst possible moment.

“I see people waiting until the last minuteto evacuate,” she said. “They get out on theroad when it’s already flooded, and theyget stuck. You have to know if and whenyou will evacuate before the storm hits.”

James, who is a longtime Virginia resi-dent, has seen her share of hurricanes pass

through the area.“The worst experience I had was in

middle school,” she said. “The utilitieswent out, and it flooded. We didn’t evenhave an emergency kit.”

Ever since that hurricane, James hastaken steps to prepare for hurricane sea-son. The Federal Emergency Manage-ment Agency also encourages people toprepare for possible hurricanes by firstbuilding an emergency kit and making afamily communication plan.

According to the FEMA website, a di-saster supply kit is a collection of basicitems people may need in the event of anemergency. It can contain items like flash-lights, weather radios, food and a contactlist. Additionally, having fresh water andsupplies that are not dependant on utili-

ties could be helpful during an emergen-cy. FEMA also encourages people to keepthese items easily accessible in case anevacuation is called for.

Inadditiontohavingakitprepared, Jamesadvised people to know the location of shel-ters in their vicinity. She also said knowingthe rules of each shelter can make the entireexperience easier. Below is a list of local shel-ters, basic rules and authorized items.

Shelters will be opened as required,and be based upon the course and sever-ity of a storm, as well as the number ofpeople using them. Not all shelters maybe opened for a storm. Residents shouldtune to radio or television for announce-ments of shelter openings. The followingare prohibited in emergency evacuationshelters: pets, alcohol and weapons.

Photo by Senior Airman Jason Brown

For more information about local hurricane shelter locationsand rules, use your smart phone to scan the code on the left.It will open a browser and navigate to the associated link.

Fallen trees obstruct sidewalks on the Air Combat Command

campus as a result of high winds during Hurricane Irene at Lang-

ley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 28, 2011. Officials said the storm

knocked out power to more than 4 million people and was re-

sponsible for at least 20 deaths along the East Coast.


By Joel FortnerAIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS AGENCY

A redesigned transition-assis-tance program will help ease everyAirman’s transition to civilian lifeand better apply their military ex-perience, Air Force officials said.

The program is the first majoroverhaul of the transition assistanceprogram for military members innearly 20 years.

The effort began in response to acall from President Barack Obamain August 2011 to ensure all servicemembers are “career-ready” whenthey leave the military.

Slated to begin servicewide in No-vember, the current three-day, option-al program will be expanded to fivedays and has been redesigned into acomprehensive, mandatory programthat includes pre-separation coun-seling, a military-to-civilian skills re-view, a Veterans Affairs benefits brief-ing, financial planning support, jobsearch skills building, and individu-al transition plan preparation.

A pilot program was conductedJuly 9-13 at Joint Base San Anto-nio-Randolph, which allowed theDepartments of Defense, Laborand Veterans Affairs to test the ini-tiative.

According to Secretary of the AirForce Michael Donley, the redesignedprogram bolsters and standardiz-es the transition services that Servicemembers receive prior to retiring orseparating from the military to makethem employment-ready.

“Our goal is to provide Airmenwith a comprehensive transition as-sistance program that prepares themfor life after the military, wheth-er that’s pursuing education, work-ing in the public or civilian sector, orstarting a business,” Donley said.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air ForceJames A. Roy said the program is asgood for the civilian sector as it isfor Airmen.

“Employers are looking for ed-ucated, trained, experienced peo-ple like those who are separatingfrom the Air Force,” he said. “Thisprogram will help smooth our Air-

men’s transitions to civilian life.”Under the old program, sepa-

rating Guardsmen and Reservistswere often left to their own devic-es. Roy said another benefit of thisnew program is the inclusion of theTotal Force.

“We want to take care of all ourAirmen, and this program does that,”he said. “No component of our TotalForce deserves more help transition-ing than another.”

By October 2013, three two-dayoptional sessions on pursuing atechnical certification, starting abusiness or pursuing a higher edu-cational degree will also be offeredto Airmen.

“Our Airmen have extraordinarytechnical expertise and world-classleadership skills that are in high de-mand,” Donley said. “This programwill help them apply their experi-ence to additional training, formaleducation and develop[ing] suc-cessful civilian careers.”

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“Employers are looking foreducated, trained, experi-enced people like those whoare separating from the AirForce. This program will helpsmooth our Airmen’s transi-tions to civilian life.”

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By Staff Sgt. Alexander Burnett7TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 511th Dive Detachment, supported by theSpecial Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade,hosted an underwater change-of-command ceremo-ny at the Aquatic Center on Fort Eustis, Aug. 24.

The ‘Trident’ Soldiers bid farewell to Capt. Timo-thy O’Hara before the ceremony began with an in-formal formation.

“It’s definitely sad to leave this unit,” saidO’Hara. “It is always hard, but I am looking for-ward to the next step in my Army career.”

O’Hara joined Capt. Gregory Bascomb, the in-coming detachment commander, and Lt. Col. Jar-ed Ware, the 30th Engineer Battalion commander,at the far end of the swimming pool to begin theceremony. All three secured their dive gear, andjumped into the water to conduct the traditionalguidon exchange underwater.

“It is traditional to conduct the change-of-com-mand for a dive detachment underwater,” saidBascomb. “We always try to conduct them in thisfashion, unless we are in a deployed environmentand it is just not possible.”

The colors passed from O’Hara to Ware, symboliz-ing the last act of the detachment commander. Warepassed the guidon to Bascomb, bestowing commandon the new commander. Finally, Bascomb passed thecolors to Sgt. 1st Class Milton Prater, the 511th DiveDet. first sergeant, symbolizing that the colors are al-ways with the Soldiers.

The ceremony concluded with remarks from allthree officers and one final tradition. Bascomb puton an 84-lb. weight harness used with the Mach-5dive suit to keep divers from rising to the surfacebecause of the air in their suits. With the harness on,Bascomb jumped in and walked the entire length ofthe pool without coming up for air.

“This is another tradition carried out in dive chang-es-of-command, and I think it shows the incoming of-ficer’s strength,” said Bascomb. “The company com-mandershowshisstrengthandendurancebywearingthat heavy harness and clearing that distance.”

Bascomb expressed his excitement at taking com-mand of a dive detachment after the ceremony.

“I started my Army career over ten years ago as anenlisted diver,” Bascomb said. “I love diving, I love be-ing in the water, and these Soldiers are my brothers.This is an awesome chance and I am very excited.”

‘Trident’ dive detachment hostsunderwater change-of-command

Photos by Sgt. Sky Schofield

ABOVE: The 511th Dive Detachment,

supported by the Special Troops Bat-

talion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, host-

ed an underwater change-of-com-

mand ceremony at theAquatic Center

on Fort Eustis,Aug. 24.The traditional

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RIGHT: Capt. Gregory Bascomb, the

incoming 511th Dive Detachment

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after walking and swimming his way

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As summer ends, the time for head-ing back to school begins; whether it isa child’s first year of school or a senior’slast, there are potential dangers lurkingaround every corner.

Fortunately, ACC Safety is here provid-ing simple reminders on keeping school-age children safe.

“It is important for parents to stay up-to-date on the proper safety precautions,be proactive and to take the time to talkabout safety with their kids before theyhead back to school,” said Master Sgt.Sean Rouillier, ACC Ground Safety Oper-ations manager and father of two.

Whether the school day begins on abus, bicycle or on foot, Rouillier has trans-portation tips for parents to keep in mind.

“Whatever your children’s mode oftransportation may be, please emphasizeto them that they must take proper safetyprecautions at all times,” he said.

For children walking or riding a biketo school, it is important to map out asafe route with the least amount of traf-fic crossings possible and ensure childrencross only at intersections with a cross-ing guard. Also, explain the “rules of theroad,” such as obeying traffic signs, lights,and completely stopping before crossingthe street. In addition, wearing a helmetand bright colors, and staying on the side-walk, is vital when riding a bike.

Additionally, if a child rides the schoolbus, it is important to know where thedesignated drop-off and pick-up areasare. Children should wait for the bus tostop completely before getting on or off it.Staying seated while the bus is in motionand avoiding crossing the front of a buscan help prevent accidental injuries.

Transportation is not the only thing on par-ents’ minds during school season, however.

“Pretty much what most parents wor-ry about are bullies, fighting and drugs,”Rouillier said.

Since most parents cannot be by the sideof their children throughout the schoolday, it is important to educate them on the

possible dangers they may face.“I try not to worry too much about the

unknown or what might happen. I talkto my boys about my fear of what theymight be exposed to in school, and whatto do if faced with drugs or bullies,”Rouillier said. “Just give as much supportto your children as possible.

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Contact the local safety office for moreback-to-school tips.

“Whatever you children’s modeof transportation may be, pleaseemphasize to them that they musttake proper safety precautions atall times.”

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By Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

It was just past 11 o’clock at night,July 30, and Airman 1st Class MariahAlexander was beginning to fall asleepin her dorm room.

Suddenly, the phone rang. It was hermother, retired Chief Master Sgt. Yolan-da Burroughs.

“At first, I wasn’t going to answer be-cause I was trying to go to sleep,” saidAlexander, who works as a pharmacytechnician with the 633rd Medical Sup-port Squadron. “But then I thought abouthow she’s never called me that late, soI answered the phone. She said, ‘I havesome bad news.’”

Alexander’s stepfather, retired ChiefMaster Sgt. Eugene Burroughs Jr., hadjust died of a heart attack.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Alexander said.“I kept saying, ‘Are you sure? Can youcheck again? There’s no way.’”

Alexander grew up with three AirForce parents. She was raised primarilyby her mother and stepfather, and spentsummers with her biological father atRamstein Air Force Base, Germany.

“My stepdad raised me, and dis-ciplined me – everything that a dadwould do,” she said. “And it was awe-some to also be able to spend summerswith my dad in Germany.”

Though all three of her parents are re-tired, they were still there to offer ad-vice as she went through basic militarytraining and tech school, and transi-tioned to her first duty station at Lang-ley Air Force Base, Va. Her mother andher stepfather both served as militarytraining instructors. She learned facingmovements, and how to salute, in theirgarage. They ran around their neigh-borhood singing “jodies.”

“We did not do her any favors or makeher life easier because we were Chiefs,”said Burroughs. “We set high standardsand made her work. Gene called it ‘hometraining.’ He was quite the disciplinari-an, and she used to say she lived in theBBC, the Burroughs Boot Camp. It wasour joke with him.”

When Alexander graduated basictraining, all three of her parents camein uniform to show their support as shecarried on the family military tradition.

“My mom’s dad was Air Force. Every-one in my family has been in the military,so just being able to carry on the legacy isamazing,”Alexander said. “I love to makethem proud, and for them to be able to say,‘My daughter is in the Air Force too.’”

Alexander reached her one-year markin the Air Force August 23. At the re-quest of her mother, the 633rd Air BaseWing Command Chief Master Sgt. TraeKing presented Alexander with a coinher stepfather had been saving for justsuch an occasion. When she presentedthe coin, King read off a few of Burroughslast text messages to Alexander before hepassed, including what Alexander calledhis well-known “chief advice.”

“Have I told you I’m proud of youlately,” the text began. “I am!! No expec-tations, just high hopes that you achieveall you desire in life. I love you!! Alwayskeep a backup uniform ready.”

Burroughs would often send Alexan-der motivating words to keep her moti-vated through the first year of her career.

“Mariah, cream rises to the top,” hetexted. “Take initiative, learn fast, volun-teer. Act like a NCO! You are going plac-es and – oh, you got this!!!!”

He never missed an opportunity toshow his pride in Alexander.

“You’re my girl,” he exclaimed throughtext. “You can do absolutely anythingyou put your mind to. I’m behind you100 percent.”

Surprised by the presentation of herstepfather’s chief induction coin withhis name engraved on it, Alexandercried and hugged King.

“I was so excited for it,” saidAlexander.“It really meant a lot to know my momsent his coin to Chief King, and that she

was giving it to me on behalf of him.”Having been in the Air Force for such

a short time, Alexander was shockedand amazed at the way her leadershipresponded when she got the unfortu-nate phone call from her mother. Shecalled her supervisor and first sergeant,expecting them to tell her to come in towork and fill out her leave paperworkthe next morning before she couldleave. Instead, her leadership pickedher up right away to fill out her paper-work, and then drove her to the airportto take the first flight back home to SanAntonio to be with her family for thefuneral service. They called to check onher while she was away, and sent flow-ers to the funeral home.

“It meant a lot to me knowing that it’snot just a work relationship,” said Al-exander. “They showed me it goes a lotdeeper than that.”

Alexander spent August 23 reflectingon her first year in the U.S. Air Force,and the loving stepfather she lost justthree weeks prior. She still strives tolive by his motto.

“Do better today than you did yester-day. Be a better person – every day.”

“Today is a little harder than mostdays,” said Alexander as she glanceddown at the coin in her hand.

“I would usually call him today, or hewould call me and he’d be so proud. Mymom texted me this morning and said,‘He’s smiling down on you.’ I almost lostit. Even though I have another dad, hewas still my dad. It was still a big thingfor me, so I know with the Air Force Ihave to keep trying harder, because Ican’t let him down. I have to do better ev-ery day – no matter what.”

Photos by Airman 1st Class Teresa Aber

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mariah Alexan-

der, 633rd Medical Support Squadron pharma-

cy technician, reflects on her first year in the Air

Force at Langley Air Force Base, Aug. 23. Alexan-

der was presented with a coin that belonged to

her stepfather, retired Chief Master Sgt. Eugene

Burroughs Jr., who passed away three weeks

before her Air Force anniversary.

“My mom’s dad was Air Force.Everyone in my family has beenin the military, so just being ableto carry on the legacy is amazing. Ilove to make them proud, and forthem to be able to say, ‘My daughteris in the Air Force too.”— Airman 1st Class Mariah Alexander

633rd Medical Support Squadronpharmacy technician

U.S.Air Force Airman 1st

Class Mariah Alexander,

second from left, 633rd

Medical Support Squad-

ron pharmacy technician,

stands with her parents

after her Basic Military

Training graduation at

Lackland Air Force Base,

Texas, Oct. 21, 2011.All

three of Alexander’s

parents retired as

chief master sergeants.

Courtesy Photo


By Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

“Fire!” the instructor said over the speaker. Hot brasscasings fell down the backs and legs of shooters, clankingloudly on the concrete pad. These Airmen were preparingto deploy, and qualifying with a weapon was on the check-list.

With the re-opening of theLangley Air Force Base, Va.,Combat Arms range July 30,2012, the expectation becomesa safer and simpler task.

Prior to the re-opening, theM-4 course lasted two dayswith two phases. Day one wastaught in the classroom, andday two was live-fire trainingon the firing line at Fort Eustis,Va. Instructors and studentswould arrive early to ride a bus to Fort Eustis. The dayseventually grew longer for both parties, and did not allowfor much individual, instructor-to-student education.

Now, students who need to re-qualify can expect to beaway from their duty sections for only one day to completeboth phases. Airmen can return to their duty sections withconfidence in their weapon qualifications, and without ex-cessive interruption to their work schedule.

“We’ve received a positive response from students onthe re-opening,” said Tech. Sgt. Ajamu Bolling, 633rd Secu-rity Forces Squadron Combat Arms assistant noncommis-sioned officer in charge. “Folks are happy they don’t haveto commute, but they are also happy for overhead coverthat protects them from the elements.”

Photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Prince Levy and Philip Car-

rington, Airmen with the 633rd Communications Squadron,

practice rapid-reload techniques during the Combat Arms

course at Langley Air Force Base, Aug. 28. The course con-

sists of two phases - classroom and live-fire.

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Students who needto re-qualify can

expect to be awayfrom their dutysections for onlyone day to com-

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By Stephanie SlaterTRADOC PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Army will retain the current three-eventArmy Physical Fitness Test, pending astudy to determine the best method to mea-sure baseline Soldier physical readiness.

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Com-mand found that implementing changesto how the Army assesses physical fitnesswould be premature.

“We anticipate that the baseline Soldierphysical readiness study, linked to WarriorTasks and Battle Drills, may generate newinformation that affects how we developand test physical fitness,” said TRADOCCommand Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey.

What was proposed?

In 2011, TRADOC implemented aphysical fitness training philosophy thatSoldiers are better prepared if they trainhow they would fight. This prompted theArmy Physical Fitness School to re-evalu-ate a Solder’s physical capabilities.

A five-event Army Physical ReadinessTest, orAPRT, was developed and proposedto replace the current three-event APFT. Theproposed test eliminated situps and includ-ed the following: 60-yard shuttle run, one-minute rower, standing long jump, one-minute pushup and 1.5-mile run.

More than 10,000 Soldiers worldwideparticipated in pilot testing of the APRT.After reviewing the data, TRADOC com-missioned an independent panel to vali-date the proposed five-event APRT.

Why retain three-event APFT?

In separate reports, the panel of fitnessexperts from the Department of Physi-cal Education at the U.S. Military Acade-my, the U.S. Army Medical Research andDevelopment Command, and CaliforniaState University-Fullerton recommend-ed against moving forward with the pro-posed five-event APRT and that TRA-DOC further study the issue.

The panel of subject-matter expertsagreed that the five-event Army PhysicalReadiness Test has “face validity” only,meaning that although it appears to mea-sure what it claims to measure, furtherstudy would be required to confirm. Ad-ditionally, experts agreed that TRADOCshould consider other events that may bet-ter predict baseline Soldier physical readi-ness. Soldier baseline physical readiness isthe ability to meet the physical demands

of combat and duty position, and accom-plish the mission while conducting uni-fied land operations.

TRADOC has determined that baselineSoldier physical readiness would be mosteffectively measured if linked to WarriorTasks and Battle Drills, known as WTBD– tasks and drills determined over the lastdecade of war to be critical while con-ducting unified land operations.

Given the independent study, and thelogic of linking fitness to WTBD, TRA-DOC will initiate a comprehensive studyof Soldier fitness requirements to deter-mine the best method to measure baselineSoldier physical readiness. The objectiveof the study is to select and recommendtest events that have a functional connec-tion to WTBD, and accurately measurebaseline fitness against valid performancestandards. The study is expected to beginin October 2012 and will include fitnessexperts from across the Army.

Decisions to change long-standing andproven systems of physical fitness arenot made lightly, or prematurely, said theTRADOC command sergeant major.

“Emerging factors and changing com-bat environments demand a thoroughunderstanding before changes are imple-

mented, and thus the decision to retainthe current test,” Dailey said. “Whateverthe new test looks like, it must accurate-ly evaluate fitness levels for all Soldiers todecisively win in combat.”

What’s next?

TRADOC is preparing to reestablish themaster fitness trainer program. Targetingnoncommissioned officers, this program,

discontinued in 2001, will eventually pro-vide commanders at all levels certified fit-ness advisers. A pilot master fitness train-ing course, or MFTC, begins Aug. 27, 2012,to ensure that the appropriate steps aretaken to restore this previously successfulphysical fitness asset to all units.

“Bringing back MFTC will standard-ize unit physical training and increase unitreadiness across the Army,” Dailey said, re-ferring to the doctrine in TC 3-22.20 ArmyPhysical Readiness Training (Aug. 2010).

TC 3-22.20 focuses unit training on de-veloping Soldier physical readiness re-quired to perform WTBD. WTBD are thefundamental combat skills which all Sol-diers, regardless of rank, age, gender ormilitary occupational specialty, must per-form in order to fight and win on the bat-tlefield. To strengthen the emphasis onimplementing physical readiness train-ing doctrine Army wide, TRADOC willalso transition TC 3-22.20 Physical Readi-ness Training to Field Manual 7-22 Physi-cal Readiness Training in fall 2012.

“It’s time to break the culture of ‘train-ing to the test’ and focus instead on pre-paring all Soldiers for the physical chal-lenges of the current and future operatingenvironment. Executing physical train-ing in accordance with the doctrine [TC3-22.20] will also reduce injuries and im-prove Soldier performance on the APFT,”Dailey said.

“TRADOC recognizes that leaders willcontinue to assess unit physical trainingneeds based on the mission and the OEand adjust training as necessary, but theplace to start is the TC.”

Proper barriers and overhead protection are essential to the success of the one-day course. In the M-4 course, students are required to fire from three distancesand from various positions.

“With the classes being shorter, students are more susceptible to learning andthey are genuinely in a better mood because of it,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Snow,633rd Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, adding that CA in-structors teach four courses weekly.

The instructors also have the ability to perform night-fire qualification, andteach classes with fewer than 10 students, an option not available at Fort Eustis.In addition to simple marksmanship, combat skills are part of the course.

“Our Airmen may have to clear out a room or a building. These are skills theyare learning here,” said Bolling.

For more information or to schedule training with Combat Arms, contact yourunit deployment manager.

Photo by Spc. Marcus Fitchtl

The Army will retain the current three-event Army Physical FitnessTest, pending a study

to determine the best method to measure baseline Soldier physical readiness. Pictured

here, a Soldier assigned to the 8th Military Police Brigade completes a situp as part of the

Army Physical FitnessTest during the 8th Military Police Brigade's BestWarrior Competi-

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By Staff Sgt. Alexander7TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGAD

Soldiers from the 7Brigade joined forcesAug. 13 through 24 toLogistics Over the ShFort Story, Va.

JLOTS is an annual eed around the world, amembers in the procesunloading ships withodeep draft-capable, fixThese missions are denvironments, but cancombat. The ‘ResoluteTransportation Battalioand 11th Transport‘Over the Shore,’ teamvessels and the Beachconduct the joint traini

“The main goal of ttest the operational capthe Army and Navy wsaid Lt. Col. Karl Lindediers and Sailors, on tthe beaches, are workprovide command andvessels as we take vehment from the ships to

The Army-construpier was one of five psels could dock and ogo. Soldiers built the 1two days, and then sbeach. Once in place,ed movement of morcles and countless piecfrom the sea to land.

“This is our primarCapt. Christina SheTransportation Comper and leader of the Sostructed the causewaythis same mission sein Haiti, and did it agAntarctica. We are alw

‘Resoover

A 7th Sustainment Brigade Soldier guides a palletized load

system on the causeway during the Joint Logistics Over the

Shore exercise at Fort Story,Va., Aug. 23.

U.S. Army Pfc. Emmanuel Lopez, a watercraft operator assigned to the 331st Transportation

Company, 10thTransportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, unties his mike boat from the

main causeway during a Joint Logistics Over the Shore exercise at Fort Story,Aug. 21.The JLOTS

exercises are performed around the world in joint and coalition environments.

Photos by Staff Sgt. Alexander Burnett

“The main goal of this exercise is to test the operational capabilities ofboth the Army and Navy working together. Both Soldiers and Sailors, onthe ships and on the beaches, are working together to provide commandand control of these vessels as we take vehicles and equipment from theships to the beach.”

— Lt. Col. Karl Linderman11th Transportation Battalion commander

Joint Logistics O

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7th Sustainments with the Navyo conduct a Jointhore exercise at

exercise conduct-and trains Servicess of loading andout the benefit ofxed-port facilities.designed for safen be conducted ine’ brigade’s 10thon, ‘Waterborne,’tation Battalion,med with NavyMaster Unit 2 to

ing exercise.this exercise is topabilities of both

working together,”erman. “Both Sol-the ships and onking together tod control of thesehicles and equip-o the beach.”ucted causewayplaces where ves-offload their car-1,200-foot pier insecured it to thethe pier facilitat-

re than 300 vehi-ces of equipment

ry mission,” saidelton, the 331stpany command-oldiers who con-

y. “We performedeveral years agogain this year in

ways prepared to

bring equipment ashore.”The 7th Sus. Bde. provided more

than 550 Soldiers and 15 Army vessels,including various landing craft, lo-gistic support vessels, large tugboats,

small tugboats and causeway ferries.These craft moved Army rolling vehi-cles, including palletized load systems,heavy equipment transporters, Hum-vees and forklifts.

Army and Navy watercraft dockedwith the causeway to offload their car-go, regardless of the weather and wa-ter conditions. As vessels came in todock, Army watercraft personnel wait-ed on the pier to safely and quickly se-cure each vessel.

“The water does not always makesecuring the vessel the easiest thingin the world,” said Pfc. Robert Byrom,331th Trans. Co. watercraft operator.“The wave hit these ships so hard, andmakes them move so much, we haveto work really hard to get them se-cured quickly.”

To the left and right of the causeway,Sailors stood in teams on the beaches.They used flags and hand signals tobring vessels to shore quickly and se-curely. Each watercraft had to be stableon the beach before Army vehicle oper-ators could bring the cargo to shore.

Vehicles coming directly onto thesand faced one final challenge beforebeing moved inland - avoiding get-ting stuck. Some of the heavier, rear-wheeled vehicles got caught in the sandfor only a few moments before the ‘Res-olute’ drivers mitigated the situation.

As JLOTS concluded on Aug. 23,the hard work and dedication of morethan 1,100 Soldiers and Sailors paidoff with the successful movement ofevery piece of equipment from sea toland. All involved hailed this missiona great success.

“I was very impressed how wellthe Navy and Army personnel inter-acted with each other,” said Linder-man. “We controlled the vessels andgot everything to shore. This was agreat mission.”

olute’ warriors takethe seas during JLOTS

Soldiers assigned to the 7th Sustainment Brigade prepare to dock their vessel to

the causeway during the Joint Logistics Over the Shore exercise.

U.S.Army Pfc. Juan Guebara (right), a watercraft engineer assigned to the 7th Sus-

tainment Brigade, tosses a line to two Soldiers on the main causeway.

U.S. Army Pfc. Robert Byrom (right), a watercraft operator assigned to the 331st

Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade,

holds on to Cpl. Seth Lawson, also a watercraft operator assigned to the 331st

Trans. Co., while he fixes a broken chain on an Army vessel.

A 7th Sustainment Brigade Soldier se-

cures the ties to his mike boat while

docking during a Joint Logistics Over

the Shore exercise.The JLOTS exercises

are performed around the world in joint

and coalition environments. Operations

involve loading and unloading of ships

without the benefit of deep draft-capa-

ble, fixed port facilities.

Over the Shore is an annual exercise conducted around the world, and trains Servicee process of loading and unloading ships without the benefit of deep draft-capable,These missions are designed for safe environments, but can be conducted in combat.


By Airman 1st Class Austin Harvill633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Local and national news outletshave reported an increased numberof West Nile Virus cases this year. Inlight of these higher numbers, knowl-edge about the virus, its symptomsand treatment can ensure local resi-dents continue to enjoy outdoor ac-tivities instead of winding up in theemergency room.

However, before panic spreads oversome new West Nile Virus endemic,Lt. Col. Brian Ortman, Public Healthflight commander, shared some factsabout the disease.

“Only two cases of West Nile havebeen reported in Virginia,” said Ort-man. “Of those two, neither was onthe peninsula or near Langley [AirForce Base].”

The peninsula area does havea fewmosquitoes that have tested positivefor West Nile, but this is typical. Thereal reason humans don’t catch WestNile has to do with the virus itself.

A human’s metabolic tempera-ture, which hovers around 99 de-grees, usually prevents the virusfrom taking hold in the body.

According to the Virginia Depart-ment of Health, only 20 percent ofthose infected with the virus willshow symptoms at all. Those symp-toms resemble that of a cold or theflu, such as fever, muscle aches, fa-tigue or joint pain.

Roughly 0.7 percent of those infect-ed will show more severe symptoms,such as vision loss, confusion, sei-zures or paralysis. In an even smalleramount of those infected, the neuro-logical effects can be permanent.

But Ortman said not to worry, be-cause US Air Force Hospital Lang-ley has the ability to treat the symp-toms of the virus, and after three tofive days, patients’ immune systemswill kick in and knock out the virus.

“It is very rare to die of West NileVirus,” said Ortman. “Even if leftuntreated, the average person willonly suffer a week of bed rest andmild symptoms.”

Ortman said if the more serioussymptoms do occur, the infected in-dividual should seek medical atten-tion immediately to prevent further

discomfort or damage to the body.Mosquitoes aren’t the only critters

that should concern individuals look-ing to spend a day out at the park orby the lake. Ticks are always a con-cern, said Ortman, because they car-ry Lyme disease; a bacterial infection.

Lyme disease comes from the fecesof a tick falling into the bite wound.According to the Center for DiseaseControl, 70 to 80 percent of the infectedwill contract a “bull’s-eye” rash threeto 30 days after the bite, but usually af-ter only a week the rash will occur.

The rash might expand up to 12inches across. The name is derivedfrom the clearing of the rash in someareas, causing an outer ring to formaround the center of the rash.

Once a rash appears in any form,Ortman suggests seeking out medi-cal treatment.

Other symptoms include addition-al rashes, facial paralysis, severe head-aches, pain and swelling in the joints,shooting pains, dizziness and heart

palpitations. Five percent of people leftuntreated will develop severe symp-toms such as numbness in the handsand feet, tingling and short term mem-ory problems. If these symptoms occurwith the other symptoms, seek emer-gency medical aid.

Before cancelling any lakeside fish-ing adventures due to an overwhelm-ing fear of ticks, the ticks aroundLangley AFB have not tested positivefor Lyme disease. Though that is goodnews, Ortman pressed caution.

“Other places where you go getthese diseases,” said Ortman. “Justbecause Langley has no infectedticks doesn’t mean the disease isn’tout there.”

Ortman mentioned two chemicalcompounds that are great preven-tion methods for bugs of all sort, es-pecially ticks and mosquitoes.

The chemical Permethrin is an ex-tremely effective insect repellant,said Ortman. When wearing cloth-ing treated with Permethrin, notonly is the wearer guaranteed pro-tection for 50 wash cycles, but bugbites drop to near zero.

“I went hunting without my treat-ed uniform once, and came homewith nearly 50 ticks of all sizes,” saidOrtman. “When I wear my treateduniform, I can’t see a single tick.”

Permethrin can be found in mostlarge sporting goods stores or hunt-ing shops.

N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, orDEET, spray is the main ingredi-ent in almost every commercial bugspray. It has the same affect on bugsas Permethrin, and can be found inlarge convenience stores and sport-ing goods stores.

Aside from treating yourself toa chemical cocktail, dumping outstill water around the house and inthe yard, such as buckets, plantersand bird baths, will stop mosqui-toes from laying eggs nearby. Sim-ply washing after a day out in thewilderness knocks off tiny ticks thathaven’t had time to cement them-selves to their host.

By combining knowledge of symp-toms from these diseases with preven-tion methods, no one should be afraidto brave the wilds and experience awonderful outdoor adventure.

Photo courtesy of Princeton University

A clear example of a “bull’s-eye” rash

can be seen on this victim’s skin. The

rash is an indicator of Lyme disease and

once it is detected, the victim should

seek medical attention.

According to the VirginiaDepartment of Health, only20 percent of those infectedwith West Nile Virus will

show symptoms at all.

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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE

After the International Security Assistance Force mis-sion ends in December 2014, Afghanistan will experiencea period of hope, combined with numerous challenges,the ISAF commander said.

Speaking to Pentagon reporters via satellite from hiscommand in Kabul, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allensaid Afghan security forces will be at full strength by 2015,with 352,000 members, and Afghanistan will have a new,democratically elected government.

Afghan forces will be fully in the lead for the securi-ty of the entire Afghan population, and they will be de-ployed in a manner to deal with violence

Apparent improvements in security will create the op-portunity for improved governance from both Afghan-istan’s central government and the provincial govern-ments throughout the nation, the general said.

Enhanced security has provided opportunity for im-proved governance at the at the local level, “which is re-ally key for the Afghans – increasingly key, even today,in some areas of Afghanistan where we have seen reallydramatic improvements in security,” Allen said.

“This is now the moment for [Afghan President HamidKarzai’s] administration to begin the process of concentrat-ing on subprovincial and district governance and the estab-lishment of the rule of law,” he said. As security continuesto improve, he added, Afghanistan has the opportunity toimprove subnational governance and give the Afghan peo-ple the chance to commit themselves to the government.

Allen noted by Jan. 1, 2015, Afghanistan will have newnational leadership in place following democratic elections.

“So we will see a transition in [2014] to a new admin-istration and a new government with a new president,”he said. “And that president will have seen the period oftime in the last 28 months, in the last several years, of theemergence of an Afghan national security force.”

The general described the 2015 Afghan security forceas professionals willing to sacrifice mightily on behalf ofthe Afghan people to achieve a level of security, to givethe new administration, ministries and judiciaries theopportunity to become a part of Afghan citizens’ lives.

Allen also said the Afghan people will feel the reassur-ance of the international community as it fulfills the com-mitments to Afghanistan decided upon three monthsago at NATO’s summit in Chicago.

“[Afghans will see] the promises that were made bythe heads of state of the ISAF coalition in Chicago to con-tinue to support and sustain the [Afghan national securi-ty forces] … with the right amount of resources.”

Afghanistan also will see support from some form ofan international force in Afghanistan to provide for thecontinued professionalization and development of Af-ghan security forces, Allen said.


By Tech. Sgt. Randy Redman633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In the United States, a person dies by suicide ev-ery 15 minutes, totaling more than 36,000 lives losteach year. Suicides among U.S. military membershave spiked this year, and according to Pentagonfigures, it is the highest rate so far during a decadeof war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to recent reports, 154 Service mem-bers committed suicide during the first 155 days ofthis year. In an effort to stem the tide, the HamptonRoads Survivors of Suicide Support Group is spon-soring the “Out of the Darkness” Community WalkSept. 8, at Mount Trashmore, in Virginia Beach, Va. Ateam from Joint Base Langley-Eustis will join morethan 3,000 others to raise awareness of the tragedyof suicide.

“The mission of the walk is to raise awareness ofdepression as a treatable disease, and to raise aware-ness of suicide as a preventable tragedy,” said ChrisGilchrist, who started the suicide support group 24years ago. She said the proceeds from the commu-nity walk benefit the American Foundation for Sui-cide Prevention.

AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organi-zation exclusively dedicated to understanding and

preventing suicide through research, education andadvocacy, and to reaching out to people with mentaldisorders and those impacted by suicide.

“In all the years I’ve been involved, I’ve nevercome across a suicide that wasn’t preventable,” saidGilchrist. “Suicide is less a matter of wanting to endone’s life, and more a matter of ending the emotion-al pain associated with depression.”

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Davidson, is the 633rdMedical Operations Squadron Psychological Healthdirector. He is an advocate for using behavioralhealth resources, and assists Joint Base Langley-Eu-stis leadership by coordinating support agency ef-forts. During the suicide awareness walk, he willbe serving as an on-site counselor, along with someother mental-health providers from the Tidewaterarea, for anyone during the walk who may want totalk or grieve in response to this difficult subject.

“The imagery of coming out of the darkness istwo-fold. We are attempting to remind people thatthere can be hope for coming out of a dark place ofdepression, and reminding people not to choose sui-cide,” said Davidson. “The walk is also an attemptto simply bring into light this vital issue, and reducethe stigma of asking for help in times of distress.”

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Davidson said there are primarily twoways Service members can curb the riskof suicide, beginning with knowing whatsteps to take when someone is in distress.

“We should ask them directly if theyare having thoughts of suicide, show gen-uine concern for their welfare and escortthem to the appropriate personnel whocan ensure their safety,” said Davidson,adding that the second step is more in therealm of prevention.

“We are relational beings. People needto actively pursue, maintain and invest

in healthy relationships,” said Davidson.“Also, a person’s faith or spiritual beliefs canhelp build these important relationships, andprovide a sense of meaning and purpose thatwill pull them through difficult times.”

Warning signs of depression and sui-cide are typically not blatant, but rath-er subtle nuances of personal changefriends and colleagues need to be awareof. Davidson said to be aware of signifi-cant changes in functioning, performanceor mood in those around you.

“Broken relationships and substanceabuse are also indicators of elevatedthreat, but it is important to note that get-

ting to know the people around you willbe the primary means of detecting thischange,” said Davidson. “Staying en-gaged with them over time and build-ing that trust will provide the avenue forthem to speak up when they are down.”

There are a wide variety of resourc-es available to personnel at Joint BaseLangley-Eustis, including Mental Health,Family Advocacy, Military and FamilyLife Consultants, and many more.

“There are so many resources on- andoff-base for those who need help; all theyhave to do is reach out and make those con-nections. I encourage all to get the help they

need and choose to live life well,” said Da-vidson. “Also, if people want to join us atMount Trashmore on the 8th, they are freeto show up the day of the event. Come helpus bring an end to the tragedy of suicide.”

Ateam from Langley, the Raptors, plansto meet Sept. 8, at 8 a.m. behind the T-shirtbooth near registration. You do not haveto register to walk, but you do have toregister online, or at the registration coun-ter, in order to enjoy free breakfast. Any-one interested in joining the Raptors cansign up online at http://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&eventID=1764&teamID=35848.

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If you have any questions, please contactthe Vehicle Operations Control Center at (757)764-5714 or DSN 574-5714.

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The Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club is host-ing a Membership Drive and Special ActivitiesCoffee, Sept. 6 at the Langley Club, beginningat 10:30 a.m. The activities include Bunko,Gourmet Club, Scrapbooking, Bowling, PlayGroup and more.There will also be base agen-cies and local businesses on hand to share in-formation. The membership dues are $50 ayear, and the club is open to all Active Dutyand Retired Officers’ Spouses.

For more information, visit the Officers’ Spous-es’ Club website at www.langleyosc.org/.

Discounted tuition available

Hampton University College of Continuing Ed-ucation is offering discount tuition and no applica-tion fees for military and their dependents. Reg-istration for the Fall I Session is untill Oct. 5, andFall II Session is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 14,for on-base, distant-learning and online courses.All courses are transferrable to the CommunityCollege of the Air Force degree.

For more information, speak with a Hamp-ton University representative in Room 120 atthe Langley Education Center, or call (757)766-1369 or (757) 727-5773.

Youth bowling league

The Langley Air Force Base Youth BowlingLeague is now accepting registration for par-ticipants ages 5 through 19 for the upcomingseason scheduled to start Sept. 15. A sign-upsheet is available at the Langley Lanes duringbusiness hours.

For more information contact Langley Lanesat (757) 764-2433 or contact coach Joe Siroisat (757) 846-8479 or [email protected].

Free oil and filter changes

The Fort Eustis Auto Craft Shop is offer-ing free oil and filter changes for spouses ofdeployed Service members Sept. 8 from 10a.m. to noon. The event is sponsored by theFort Eustis Transportation Corps RegimentalMemorial Chapel’s Oil Change Ministry. Youmust furnish your own oil and filter.

For more information, contact Don Hood at(757) 890-3186.

JBLE job fair

The Army Career and Alumni Program, ArmyCommunity Readiness Program and the Virgin-ia Employment Commission are sponsoring theJoint Base Langley-Eustis Job Fair from 9 a.m.to 2 p.m., Sept. 20, at the Fort Eustis Club. Over40 employers will be participating.

For more information, call 757-878-0906.

Adult membership appreciation

The Langley Club will feature comedianAndy Hendrickson for Adult Membership Ap-preciation Night at the Langley Club, Sept. 27from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tax CenterVolunteers Needed

The Langey Air Force Base Tax Center islooking for any retired Service members inter-ested in volunteering with the program. Train-ing will take place in late Fall or early Winter.

Interested applicants should call the LegalOffice at (757) 764-3277 and ask for the TaxCenter Volunteer Coordinator.

FSS pool openings

The Langley Club Outdoor Pool is open, andits hours of operations are 1 to 6 p.m., Thurs-day through Tuesday. The pool is closed onWednesday. Today through Sept. 3, the Shell-bank Fitness Center Outdoor Pool will be opennoon until 6 p.m., Friday through Monday.

TroopsToTeachers briefing

Are you Retiring/Separating from the mili-tary and interested in becoming a teacher? TheTroops to Teachers program offers a $5,000 sti-pend to pay for any approved teacher licensureprogram; in any state, at any accredited college,to military personnel with Bachelor’s Degrees.Participants may also be eligible for a $10,000bonus.TTT also provides information on teacherlicensure requirements in Virginia. For more in-formation, call theTTT office at 757-683-3327.

Suicide AwarenessWalk

The American Foundation for Suicide Preven-tion is holding the seventh annual Out Of Dark-ness Suicide Prevention Walk at Mount Trash-more in Virginia Beach, Sept. 8 at 8:30 a.m.This is the community’s walk to promote goodmental health, awarenness of the disease ofdepression; prevent the tragedy of suicide; andfor some, it’s also an opportunity to rememberloved ones lost. In case of severe weather, thewalk will be held on Sept. 15.

For more information, visit www.sos-walk.org, callTech. Sgt. Randy Redman at (757) 764-5701 or email [email protected].

Marriage enrichment program

The Regimental Memorial Chapel is host-ing a marriage-enrichment programThursdaysfrom Sep. 13 to Oct. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. The pro-gram is opened to married and pre-marriedcouples. For more information, call Mike andCarole Carkhuff at 757-218-1034.

POW/MIA Rememberance vigil

The 2012 JBLE POW-MIA run, walk and vig-il is scheduled to begin Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. andend Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. The continuous eventkicks off at the Shellbank Fitness Center, thentravels with the POW-MIA flag along the JBLEperimeter before ending at the POW-MIA Me-morial, on base. Conservative attire is encour-aged for all participants. The designated timefor walkers to carry the POW-MIA flag is 6 p.m.until 8 p.m. Both individuals and squadrons arewelcome to run, walk and volunteer.

To register for the POW-MIA event, followthe e-invite link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=123449&k=0363410D7F5E

Retiree Health Extravaganza

A retiree health extravaganza will be held atthe McDonald Army Health Center Sept. 29,2012, from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m.The event willaddress healthcare needs and will highlight theworld-class services McDonald can provide.

For more information call (757) 878-7500.



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The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)

Eight years after Batman (Chris-tian Bale) took the fall for TwoFace’s crimes, a new terroristleader, Bane (Tom Hardy), over-whelms Gotham’s finest and theDark Knight resurfaces to protecta city that has branded him an en-emy. The epic conclusion to film-maker Christopher Nolan’s Bat-man triology.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

TheWatch (R)

Four everyday suburban guyscome together to form a neigh-borhood watch group, but only asan excuse to escape their hum-drum lives one night a week.But when they accidently discov-er their town has become over-run with aliens posing as ordi-nary suburbanites, they have nochoice but to save their neighbor-hood – and the world – from totalextermination.

Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, JonahHill and Richard Ayoade star.

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JacobsTheater ScheduleCatholic education and inquiry

■ Catholic Religious Education Pro-

grams – The last day to register for Cath-olic religious education programs (adults,youth, and children) is Sunday at the Reg-imental Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 923, LeeBlvd. Registration will take place from 9a.m. to noon in rooms 23 and 25.

■ Catholic Inquiry Orientation – Catho-lic Inquiry orientation for adults interested inlearning more about Catholicism and how toprepare for Adult Confirmation is scheduledfor Sept. 9, 2:30 p.m., at the chapel.

For more information on these events, call878-1450, ext. 231.

Movies Under the Stars

Come out and join us for a free show-ing of “Mirror, Mirror” at the Movies Underthe Stars seriesWednesday at 8:15 p.m. onMurphy Field. Bring your lawn chairs, blan-kets, friends and family. Food and beverag-es will be available for purchase. Movie titleis subject to change.

For more information, call 878-2716.

Memorial golf tournament

The Army Transportation Museum Foun-dation is hosting the 33rd annual ColonelJoe Botts Memorial Golf Tournament onSept. 8 at the Pines Golf Course, Bldg. 3518,Mulberry Island Rd.The tournament will kickoff with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

The museum foundation is also seekingplayers and event sponsors. Come out andsupport the world’s finest transportation mu-seum by sponsoring a hole, tree, sand trap orhole-in-one. All contributions are welcome.

For more information, contact Col. (Ret.)Jim Rockey or Anne Jenkins at 878-1180, oremail [email protected].

Free oil and filter changes

Free oil and filter changes are availableto spouses of deployed Service membersSept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the AutoCraft Shop, Bldg. 660, Jackson Ave. Partici-pants must bring their own oil and filter.Thisevent is sponsored by the TransportationCorps Regimental Memorial Chapel.

For more information, contact Don Hoodat 890-3186.

Marriage enrichment program

The Regimental Memorial Chapel will hosta Marriage Enrichment program from 6 to 8p.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 13 throughOct. 25 at the chapel, Bldg. 923, Lee Blvd.This program is open to all married and en-gaged couples, and spouses of Service

members who are deployed or training else-where. Free child watch-care will be providedfor children up to age 11 years old.

For more information, contact Mikeand Carole Carkhuff at 218-1034 or [email protected].

Boys and Girls Club Day

Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids is sched-uled for Sept. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at YouthServices, Bldg. 1102, Pershing Ave.This eventwill feature inflatable rides, games, crafts,face painting, food, beverages, door rafflesand more. Open to all DoD ID cardholders.


School and sport physical exams

School and sport physical exams are avail-able at McDonald Army Health Center’s Pe-diatric and Family Health clinics by appoint-ment only. Appointments may be scheduledfor Monday-Saturday through Sept. 15.Please call the Hampton Roads Appoint-ment Center at (866) 645-4584 to schedulean appointment (up to 28 days in advance).

For more information, visit http://mcdon-ald.narmc.amedd.army.mil.

Summary Court Officer

Capt. Kevin Tate, 597th Transportation Bri-gade, is detailed as the Summary Court Of-ficer to secure and make proper dispositionof the personal effects of Spc. Seth A. Hicks.

Anyone having knowledge of money orproperty due to the deceased or claimsagainst the deceased estate, contact Tateat (757) 878-9020.

Balfour Beatty communities

■ “First Day” After-School Treats – Par-ents are invited to bring their kids to theCommunity Center on Tuesday from noonto 5 p.m. to pick up after-school treats.

■ Post-wideYard Sale – Residents can setup items for sale in their front yards Sept. 8from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Trash and other discard-ed items must not be left by the curbside.This is the last yard sale of the year.

■ Community Huddle – Residents areinvited to attend a “town hall” meetingSept. 12 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Communi-ty Center. This is your opportunity to bringyour questions, comments, and concernsto the table and have them addressed.

■ Car BuyingTips – BBC will host a CarBuying Tips seminar on Sept. 18 from 4:40to 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center.Thisis an RSVP-only event that will include araffle and light refreshments. To RSVP, call328-0691.

■ TerraCycle Donation Bash – Join BBCstaff for the TerraCycle Donation Bash onSept. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Com-munity Center. Don’t forget your donationsof used oral care, personal beauty productpackages, and used paired shoes. Come outand listen to the DJ, and enjoy the SplashPark. There will be snacks, crafts and prizesfor the largest donation.

■ Family Bingo Night – Residents canenjoy an evening of pizza and bingo withfamily and friends Sept. 26 from 4:30 to5:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Dueto limited space, please call 328-0691 tomake your reservations by Sept. 24. TheCommunity Center is located at Bldg. 126,Madison Ave.


Free sitter website

The Department of Defense provides a freeInternet sitter service for military families.Thewebsite finds in-home child care, nannies, tu-tors, elder care providers, pet sitters and otherservices in local communities.

Active-duty members of all military branch-es, including activated National Guard and re-serve members and their families, can re-ceive a free membership to the service,saving an average of $120 a year.

The program provides military familieswith instant access to caregiver profiles,background checks, pictures, references,reviews, a four-step screening process, anda specialized matching technology to selectthe right caregiver.

For more information, visit www.sitter-city.com/dod.

Range schedule

Ranges, training areas and associated fa-cilities are off limits to personnel not en-gaged in scheduled firing, operations or in-spections unless clearance is obtained fromthe Range Control Fire Desk or a designatedRange Control Technician. The Range Con-trol office telephone number is 878-4412,ext. 226 or 878-3834, ext 234.

The range operations schedule throughWednesday is:

■Today – Ranges RD, 1 (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.);■ Saturday – No Scheduled Ranges;■ Sunday – No Scheduled Ranges;■ Monday – No Scheduled Ranges;■Tuesday – Ranges RD, 2 (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.);■ Wednesday – Ranges RD, 1, 2, 3 (7

a.m. to 9 p.m.).All personnel are required to check in and

out with Range Control before going into ordeparting from any range or training area.


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City of Hampton photo contest

Hampton residents and visitors are invit-ed to participate in the “This is HamptonVirginia” photo contest by submitting theirbest photographs of the city. The deadlinefor submissions is today.

Weekly winners will receive a $25 giftcertificate to a restaurant in Hampton.Thegrand prize is a “First from the Sea, Firstto the Stars” weekend getaway packagethat includes a two-night stay at the Em-bassy Suites Hampton Roads Hotel, Spa& Convention Center; two tickets to theVirginia Air & Space Center and RiversideDigital 3D IMAX Theater, Miss HamptonII Harbor Cruise, Hampton History Muse-um, and Hampton Carousel.

Only one entry is allowed per person;participants must be 21 or older. For moreinformation, visit http://visithampton.com/photo-contest.

Peninsula Fine Arts Center

■ FreeAdmissionWeekend – Pfac’s freeadmission weekend is scheduled for Satur-day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5p.m. Children can explore their creativity inthe “Hands on for Kids” gallery. Self-guidedactivities will include self portraits, creatinggeometric shape pictures, building a sculp-ture with blocks, chalk board drawing, andexperimenting with shapes and colors onthe light table.

■ Free Documentary Showing – Thefate of a $25 billion collection of modern andpost-impressionist art is at the core of theaward-winning documentary“The Art of theSteal.” This event will begin with a PopcornReception on Thursday at 6 p.m. and the101-minute film will start at 6:30 p.m.

Pfac is located at 101 Museum Dr., in theMariner’s Museum Park, Newport News.The center is open Tuesday through Satur-day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5p.m. Admission is free the first weekendof each month. Regular admission (ticketsvalid 7 days) is $7.50 (adults); $6 (seniors,students, active-duty military and AAAmembers); $4 (children ages 6-12); andfree for children ages 5 and under.

For more information, call 596-8175 orvisit www.pfac.va.org.

Free admission to museums

Blue Star Museums is a collabora-tion among the National Endowment ofArts, Blue Star Families, the Departmentof Defense and more than 1,500 muse-ums across America to honor active-dutymilitary from all branches of the service.

Free admission is available through Mon-day for active-duty military and their fami-ly members (military ID cardholder and upto five family members). Active-duty mil-itary includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Ma-rines, Coast Guard and active-duty Nation-al Guard and Reserve members.

Local participating museums include theMariner’s Museum, Colonial Williamsburg’sBassett Hall, the Abby Aldrich RockefellerFolk Art Museum, DeWitt Wallace Decora-tive Arts Museum, and the Hermitage Mu-seum and Gardens. For a complete listingand maps to help with visit planning, visitwww.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Hampton Bay Days 2012

The 30th annual Hampton Bay Days willtake place Sept. 7-9 at Mill Point Park indowntown Hampton.The festival will includemerchandise, craft, and food vendors, musi-cal entertainment, a 25-minute fireworksshow, and the Chesapeake Bay Educationand Children’s Area at Carousel Park.

Admission to the festival and musical en-tertainment is free; however, fees will becharged for crafts, games, and food andbeverages. Hours are Sept. 7, noon to 11p.m.; Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sept.9, noon to 6 p.m. Parking will be available inthe downtown area for $5 per vehicle.

Special events will include:■ Tidewater Dock Dogs Inaugu-

ral Summer Splashdown – This eventis scheduled for the entire weekend infront of the Virginia Air and Space Cen-ter on King Street. Spectators will have achance to cheer on all team levels as ca-nines splash down into a 28,000 gallonpool. On-line preregistration is $25 perwave and is available at www.tidewater-dockdogs.com. On-site registration is $30per wave and will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

■ Bay Days 8K – The race will begin at

the Virginia Air and Space Center on Sept.9 at 8 a.m. All 8K runners will receive a t-shirt, souvenir finisher’s medal, personal-ized bib and a goody bag. A post-race par-ty will take place at the conclusion of therace. The registration fee is $40. Coursedetails and registration information areavailable at www.baydays8k.com.

For more information, call 727-1641 orvisit www.baydays.com.

Video Production Course

Newport News Public Schools’Telecom-munications Center is offering a 10-weekVideo Production Course in partnershipwith the New Horizons Center for Appren-ticeship and Adult Training. The course be-gins Sept. 11 and will end on Dec. 4. Class-es will be held onTuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Telecommu-nications Center, 4 Minton Dr., NewportNews.The cost is $425.

Participants will learn how to use profes-sional broadcast cameras, utilize computersand the latest industry editing software, andlearn lighting and audio techniques. Frompre-production to post-production, studentswill be engaged in learning how to properlywrite scripts and rundowns, and the properuse of video production equipment and non-linear editing systems.

On-site registration is available at 520Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. For more infor-mation, call 591-4687 or 766-1101.

Day of Hope in Hampton

The City of Hampton will host a Day ofHope on Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at Gosnold’sHope Park, 901 E. Little Back River Rd.,Hampton. The public is invited to join inthis special time of reflection. Followingthe ceremony, the names of those whowere lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and servicemembers who have died in the wars in Af-ghanistan and Iraq will be read aloud in the

vicinity of theTrees of Hope.For more information, visit www.hamp-

ton.gov.

Free legal clinic for veterans

The Old Dominion University StudentVeterans Association is sponsoring a freeLegal Clinic to assist military veterans onSept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ODUVirginia Beach Higher Education Center,1881 University Drive. Separate presen-tations will focus on three areas of law:Department of Veterans Affairs disabilitycompensation claims; the basics of start-ing a small business; and wills, trusts andestate planning.The clinic will also includefree individual legal consultations. Pleasebring your DD Form 214, recent ratingdecisions and any other documentationthat will help in evaluating your situation.Breakfast and lunch will be served; snackswill be available throughout the day.

For more information, visit http://vavet-slegalclinic.wordpress.com. To register,email Sarah Schauerte at [email protected].

Virginia fall travel planning site

The Virginia Tourism Corporation haslaunched a new fall travel web site to putthe best of the season at visitors finger-tips. At www.virginia.org/fall, travelers willfind trip ideas, special events, and an in-teractive map to locate wineries, orchards,festivals and more. Suggested multi-dayregional itineraries pull it all together andhelp travelers plan the perfect trip. A list-ing of fall travel packages provides savingsat some of Virginia’s best inns and hotels.

A free “Virginia is for Lovers” travelguide is also available by calling 1-800-VIS-ITVA (847-4882). Travelers can stay con-nected at www.facebook.com/Virginia-isforLovers or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VisitVirginia.

Music by the Bay concert

The Fort Monroe Authority’s “Music by the Bay” summer concert series ends with a special per-formance by theVirginia Symphony today at 7:30 p.m. at the Continental Park Gazebo, Fort Monroe.The grand finale, featuringTchaikovsky’s “Overture of 1812,” is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.fmauthority.com.

Symphony Under the Stars

Christopher Newport University is hosting a Symphony Under the Stars concert featuring theVir-ginia Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn (near the intersection ofWar-wick Boulevard and Avenue of the Arts in Newport News).The concert is free and open to the pub-lic. Bring your family, friends, blankets and coolers and enjoy light classics, pop favorites and more.

For more information, visit www.virginiasymphony.org.


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Wounded warriors enjoy Adaptive Sports

U.S.Army Sgt. Jeremy Bledsoe examines his bow be-

fore the assisted bow-and-arrow event.

Matt Anderson (right), a volunteer

with Heroes on theWater, helps

U.S. Army Maj. Donna Rowell into

a kayak during the assisted kaya-

king portion ofWoundedWarrior

Adaptive Sports Day.

U.S. Army Sgt. James Algood, an archery instructor

assigned to Fort Eustis' Warrior Transition Unit, ad-

justs the quiver on a bow during the assisted bow-

and-arrow portion.

Volunteers serve lunch to Service members and their dependents during

theWoundedWarrior Adaptive sports day.The event was held to encour-

age sportsmanship and provide sporting opportunities for Service mem-

bers with disabilities.

Six-year old Aaliyah Guadalupe, daughter of U.S.

Army Capt. Caren Guadalupe, colors. The day includ-

ed a lunch and dinner cookout, as well as information

from sports and disability resource organizations for

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUALREADY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARYIDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTORSALES, U.S.A., INC. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD DOWN PAYMENT. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNTS DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZEDCOST REDUCTION. ONE INCENTIVE PER TRANSACTION. NOT AVAILABLE TOGETHER WITH TOYOTA COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE AND LEASE CONTRACTS MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 1, 2013. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ORTERMINATIONAT ANY TIME.TOYOTA MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONAPPROVED CREDIT TOWELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FINANCING OR LEASING NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING DEALERSANDTOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SOMERESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES.NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. SEE PARTICIPAT-ING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE ON CAMRYS TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67

FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED.NOT ALL BUYERSWILL QUALIFY. †DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1800 DOWN (AFTERAPPLICATION OF $500 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROMTOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $199 PAYMENT,AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT.NOT ALL CUSTOMERSWILLQUALIFY. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 24,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFERAVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2012 CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 2532, MSRP $23,700. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††0% APR FINANCING AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIALSERVICES.TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS,TAX AND LICENSE FEES.APR TERMVARIES BY MODEL; SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES,WHICHEVER COMESFIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. OFFERS END 9/4/12.

peninsula warrior aug. 31, 2012 air force edition

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