Peninsula Warrior March 23, 2012 Army Edition

ARMY EDITION

HISTORY MONTHWomen Soldiers serve

honorably at MAHC— Page 7

March 23, 2012Vol. 3, No. 12

DEPLOYMENTFt. Eustis Soldiers deploy

in support of OEF— Page 12

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HVAC prepares for warmer weather— Page 8

J O I N T B A S E L A N G L E Y - E U S T I S

USAALS inactivates,128th Aviation Brigade activates

Re-flagging

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By Monica Miller Rogers633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Change is the law of life. And those wholook only to the past or present are certain tomiss the future.

Maj. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield, U.S.Army Aviation Center of Excellence com-mander, quoted President John F. Kenne-dy to describe the significance of the U.S.Army Aviation Logistics School Inactiva-tion and 128th Aviation Brigade Activa-tion Ceremony March 16 at Fort EustisMurphy Field Sports Complex.

"When any worthwhile change is made,inevitable challenges must be met duringthe change process," said Crutchfield. "But,I know together we will make the most ofthese opportunities, and we'll continue toimprove our great aviation branch."

The ceremony ended the schoolhouse or-ganization under which aviation mainte-nance Soldiers were trained at Fort Eustisbeginning in 1954 and establishing USAA-LS in 1983. It went on to create a brigadestructure that will not only continue to trainaviation logistics Soldiers but now providethe management and oversight that only abrigade structure can do.

"The re-flagging of USAALS to the128th Brigade will streamline command-and-control functions across the entireaviation enterprise," said Crutchfield. "Itwill improve aviation maintenance train-ing and, ultimately, create a more unified

aviation center of excellence."As a tenant activity on Fort Eustis,

USAALS had previously been support-ed in administrative functions by the8th Transportation Brigade. Accordingto the USAACE decision process, due tothe 2005 Base Realignment and Closurethat moved the U.S. Army Transporta-tion School and Center to Fort Lee, ulti-mately inactivating the 8th Trans. Bde.,the schoolhouse was left without a com-mand-and-control configuration.

In September 2011, USAACE, locatedat Fort Rucker, Ala., and the higher head-quarters of USAALS, decided to transformthe schoolhouse into a brigade structure toaccomplish the training mission and en-sure proper management of Soldiers.

Both Crutchfield and Col. Dean D.Heitkamp, 128th Avn. Bde. command-er, agree the training purpose of USAA-LS remains the heart of the new brigade.

"Our mission has not changed, and nei-ther has the undeniable passion that ourmilitaryandcivilianpersonnelhaveforpro-ducing aviation Soldiers that are trained,disciplined, skilled, fit and complete withthe Army values who are ready to contrib-ute to their units, " said Heitkamp.

During the ceremony, the colors forUSAALS were cased while the colors forthe 128th Avn. Bde. were unfurled. The bri-gade's motto, "Born Under Fire," is a testa-ment to its origin fighting during the 1989-90 Operation Just Cause in Panama.

The 128th Avn. Bde. is made up of threebattalions: the 1st Battalion, 222nd Avia-tion Regiment; the 1st Battalion, 210thAviation Regiment; and the 2nd Battalion,210th Aviation Regiment. The 1-222ndserves as the student battalion conduct-ing Soldier indoctrination training by fo-cusing on the Army values, physical con-ditioning, tasks and battle drills, and thewarrior ethos of Army Aviation.

The 1-210th centers on attack helicopterairframe and armament systems training;and armed reconnaissance helicopter air-frame and armament systems, electrical/

electronic systems, and avionics training.The battalion also provides the aviationwarrant officer technician basic and ad-vanced courses. The 2-210th focuses onutility and cargo helicopter systems andsubsystems; powerplant and powertrainstructures; pneudraulics subsystems; andLatin American training.

The two battalions of the 210th Avn.Regt. both were activated during the cer-emony by uncasing their colors. Previ-ously, the battalions had served at FortRucker. The 1-222nd has been active onFort Eustis since 2005.

Closing by addressing concerns aboutthe change from a schoolhouse organiza-tion to a brigade structure, Heitkamp as-sured those in attendance the new unitcould and would carry on the same levelof expert instruction that made USAALSthe first Training and Doctrine Commandschool to receive an accreditation rating ofTraining Institution of Excellence in 2008.

"The newly-activated 128th AviationBrigade retains the passion and inherentthe structure necessary to ensure we con-tinue the legacy of aviation maintenancetraining, and more effectively care forour Soldiers, civilians and families," Heit-kamp said. "So, today is indeed a greatday, and there is much to be proud of."

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins

U.S. Army Col. Dean Heitkamp, left, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, and Maj. Gen. An-

thony Crutchfield, Commanding General, United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence,

furl the United States Army Aviation Logistics School guidon during the U.S. Army Aviation

Logistics School Inactivation and 128thAviation BrigadeActivation Ceremony at Fort Eustis,

March 16.The event was held to transition USAALS from a training school to a brigade.

“When any worthwhile change ismade, inevitable challenges mustbe met during the change process.But, I know together we will makethe most of these opportunities,and we’ll continue to improve ourgreat aviation branch.”— Maj. Gen. Anthony G. Crutchfield

U.S. Army AviationCenter of Excellence commander


An entire classroom ofAirmen and Soldiers take a written exam at the U.S.ArmyAviation

Logistics School, Feb. 7. USAALS was inactivated and the 128th Aviation Brigade was ac-

tivated March 16.


By Senior Airman John D. Strong II633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Some may say the reward for goodwork is more work, but in some cases,recognition for exemplary work amongyour peers is the reward.

The 633rd Medical Group had two mem-bers receive Air Force Medical Servicesawards. 1st Lt. Candace Lucas and SeniorAirman Stephanie Reyes, both from the633rd Medical Support Squadron, were rec-ognized for their outstanding hard workand dedication to the AFMS mission.

The USAF Young Health Care Admin-istrator of the Year Award was given toLieutenant Lucas.

“It is very humbling and I feel so incred-ibly blessed. I spent almost eight years asan enlisted member, and being a Medi-cal Service Corps officer was my dream,”said the lieutenant. “To not only be doinga job every day that I love, but to also berecognized for it, is truly amazing.”

Lucas is a MSC and a resource man-agement deputy flight commander wholeads a diverse staff of 15, and advises the

medical executive staff on a $67 millionbudget and more than 1,300-person man-power program.

USAF Pharmacy Technician of the Yearwas awarded to Airman Reyes.

As a pharmacy journeyman, Reyesworks in the Outpatient Pharmacy fillingprescriptions, and the Inpatient Pharma-cy, closely monitoring patients to ensuretheir drug dosages are appropriate.

Reyes currently works at a Contin-gency Aeromedical Staging Facility withwounded warriors coming back to theUnited Sates, as well as filling prescrip-tions for patients and other CASF staff.

“I first heard I had received this awardwhile at my deployment location. I knewI had received the annual award at the AirCombat Command level, but I never ex-pected to get recognized at the AFMS lev-el,” said Reyes. “It was truly an honor tobe recognized and to receive this award.”

The awards were given based uponthe performance time frame of October 1,2010 to September 30, 2011 and were an-nounced by the Surgeon General’s Medi-cal Force Development Directorate.

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Lt. Col. Eric G. Ellmyer, 439th SupplyChain Operations Squadron command-er, recently won the 2011 Gen. Thomas P.Gerrity Award for "Outstanding Logisti-cal Support."

The 635th Supply Chain OperationsWing, at Scott Air Force Base, was also rec-ognized as being the best at what they doby winning the unit award. Air Force Ma-teriel Command announced the winnersMar. 12. The 735th Supply Chain Opera-tions Group, as well as the 635th SupplyChain Operations Group at Scott AFB, fallunder the 635th Supply Chain OperationsWing. The Gerrity Award follows an out-standing last two years for the 635th SCOWand its groups as they also won the 2010-

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635th Wing and is a testament to the greatwork this total force organization doesday in and day out," said Col. Mark John-son, 635th SCOW commander, upon be-ing notified of his unit winning.

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"Thanks, as always, for what you doeach and every day," said Johnson. "Youreally are making a positive difference,and are executing change across the AirForce. Your impact is so much more thanyou realize."

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633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

This week for Women’s History Month, Joint BaseLangley-Eustis, is highlighting some of the womenserving at McDonald Army Health Center. As doc-tors, firefighters and more, women continue to servea vital role in America’s armed forces.

Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed reso-lutions requesting and authorizing the presidentto proclaim March of each year as Women’s His-tory Month. Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bushand Obama have issued a series of annual proc-lamations designating the month of March as“Women’s History Month.”

Photo by Marlon J. Martin

U.S. Army Spc. Hyo Jung Cha prepares a sample for analysis at

the McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis Tuesday. Cha,

who serves as a medical laboratory technician at MAHC, is a na-

tive of Seoul, South Korea, and joined the Army to learn a techni-

cal trade.

U.S. Army Capt.

Lynette R. Byars,

center,Warrior

Transition Unit

executive officer,

briefs leadership

about relevant

details for the

WTU. As doc-

tors, firefight-

ers and more,

women continue

to serve a vital

role in America’s

armed forces.

Photo byMarlon J. Martin

Courtesy photos

U.S. Army Spc. Jacqueline M. Lopez (left) and Maj.Vondalyn Simmons (right) prepare for a procedure at the McDonald Army

Health Center at Fort Eustis, Monday. Lopez serves as an operating room technician at the MAHC, while Simmons, serves as a

clinical nurse officer-in-charge.

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By Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

With spring flowers in bloom and withsummer approaching, the 633rd CivilEngineer Squadron Heating, Ventilationand Air Conditioning shop is gearing upfor its busiest months of the year.

When temperatures reach 75 degreesor higher for five consecutive days, theengineers will switch from heat to airconditioning base-wide at Langley AirForce Base.

While the switch has not occurred yet, theHVAC shop is already making improve-ments for a cool and comfortable summer.By June 1, 19 new chillers will be installedwith new routine maintenance proceduresand new equipment base-wide.

The new chillers are energy efficient,with smaller operation costs and a longerservice life. The upgrades will decreasedaily work orders due to inefficient equip-ment, but HVAC Airmen will still be re-sponsible for maintaining the systems.

“We make the mission happen,” saidStaff Sgt. Michael Murphy II, 633rd CESHVAC craftsman. “Without the propertemperatures, equipment fails and em-ployees lose motivation.”

The HVAC shop is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation, with emergency main-tenance on call during after-duty hours,weekends and holidays.

“There is no over-time – we stay be-hind to make sure things get back on

track.” said Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Thom-as, 633rd CES HVAC craftsman. “Work-ing HVAC is a lot of responsibility butit's worth it when our customers are hap-py and thank us for our hard work.”

In summer 2011, the shop completedmore than 1,500 HVAC work orders. Attimes, two-person teams were requiredto complete up to 10 jobs in one day dur-ing the those months.

“I'm still completing my Career Devel-opment Course, but so far I really enjoymy job,” said Airman 1st Class WilliamDavey, 633rd CES HVAC apprentice.“I like knowing that I was able to fix aproblem for someone.”

Having issues with heating, venti-lation or air conditioning? Submit anHVAC work order through the 633rdCES customer service office at DSN 574-5342 or commercial 764-5342. Work or-ders can also be submitted by e-mail to633CES/[email protected].

“We make the mission happen.Without the proper temperatures,equipment fails and employeeslose motivation.”

— Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy II633rd CES HVAC craftsman

RIGHT: U.S. Air Force Air-

man 1st ClassWilliam

Davey, 633rd Civil En-

gineer Squadron heat-

ing, ventilation and air

conditioning apprentice,

saws through a chill wa-

ter line Monday at Lang-

ley Air Force Base.The

outer water lines are

also replaced, expand-

ing the service life of the

new chiller.

BELOW: U.S. Air Force

Staff Sgt. Michael Mur-

phy II, 633rd Civil Engi-

neer Squadron heating,

ventilation and air con-

ditioning craftsman, Air-

man 1st ClassWilliam

Davey, 633rd CES HVAC

apprentice, troubleshoot

a chiller Monday at

Langley Air Force Base.

Troubleshooting allows

HVAC Airmen to prop-

erly identify a problem

within a system without

disassembling it.

Having issues with Heating,Ventilation or Air Conditioning?

Submit an HVAC work order through the 633rd CES customerservice office at DSN 574-5342 or commercial 764-5342. Work orderscan also be submitted by e-mail to 633CES/[email protected].

Photos by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi


By Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel came together at theEustis Club March 15, to participate in a National PrayerBreakfast.Airmen, Soldiers and civilian employees gatheredin fellowship to celebrate a morning of prayer, which fea-tured the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness as its theme.

Before eating, attendees listened to a reading fromPsalm 139:1-18 by Sgt. Larita Fullwood, 53rd Transpor-tation Battalion chaplain assistant, and a prayer offeredby Chap. (Lt. Col.) Darryl Hollowell, deputy U.S. ArmyTraining and Doctrine Command chaplain.

Guest speaker retired Chap. (Col.) David P. Petersonpresented a speech to remind everyone in attendanceabout what it means to live in America and have “God-given rights.”

“We were created in the image of God to pursue life,liberty and happiness,” said Peterson. “All of these free-doms we have, I have taken for granted because I grewup with them.”

Peterson then spoke of traveling to various countriesto help others peacefully fight for the freedoms we al-ready have.

“Every time I come back, I have a greater appreciationfor the United States,” he said.

After the speech, Col. Thomas Wetherington, 733rdMission Support Group commander, rendered closingremarks, thanking everyone who came, especially thechaplains and military personnel.

“They capture the essence of why we are here,” he con-cluded. “We certainly appreciate having you here. We cameto an event like this because we’re seeking God’s guidance.There are many others out there that need our prayers.”


Retired U.S. Army Col. (Chap.) David P. Peterson speaks to

Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel during the National

Prayer Breakfast at Fort Eustis, March 15. Peterson present-

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U.S. Army Capt. Felicia Sturgeon, 119th Inland CargoTransfer Company commander, and her troops said goodbye to

family and friends during a deployment ceremonyTuesday at the Joint Expeditionary Base-Fort Story Gym.The 119th

ICTC, a company consisting of approximately 160 Soldiers, are on a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan in support

of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photos by 1st Lt. Andrea Whitaker

U.S.Army 1st Sgt. James Heatley (right), Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment first sergeant, 11thTranspor-

tation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, shakes hands with 1st Sgt. Joseph Hawkins, 119th Inland CargoTransfer

Company first sergeant, 11thTransportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, one last time before the company

deploys for 12 months to Afghanistan.The company will provide logistical support to deployed forces by oversee-

ing a Central Receiving and Shipping Point.

U.S. Army Pvt. Nina Dominguez, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 11thTransportation Battalion, hugs

Pfc.Tracey Spoerer, 119th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 11th Trans. Bn., outside of the Joint Expeditionary Base-

Fort Story Gym after a deployment ceremonyTuesday. In the background, Spc. Joshua Byrd (left), 119th ICTC, 11th

Trans. Bn., comforts Grace Coleman, 5, while she hugs her father, Spc. Sean Coleman (center), 119th ICTC, 11th

Trans. Bn., while her mother, Jillian Coleman (right), looks on.


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

The first thing anyone passes be-fore entering Langley Air ForceBase or Fort Eustis is the ever-im-posing gate. Most simply hold outtheir identification and give a casualgreeting before they take off for theirdaily tasks. But what happens if thatdaily task involves endangering ev-ery resident of either base?

It isn’t a pleasant thought.Luckily, there are going to be some

changes around Joint Base Langley-Eustis to ensure everyone who pass-es through the gate is welcome.

“We want to make Langley a hard-ened target,” said Tech. Sgt. Jorge Da-vila, the 633rd Security Forces NCOin charge of the Langley AFB passand registration office. “The changesdeal with visitors to Langley.”

Visitors to Langley are allowed afew options for accessing the base,said Davila. Visitors can either be es-corted or sponsored.

“Escorts are required to be withtheir visitor,” stated Davila. He con-tinued to say visitors with sponsorsare allowed freedom from their spon-sor. There are also regulations for en-try authority lists for base events that

will include visitors.Sponsors can call pass and reg-

istration ahead of time for a visitorthey are expecting to expedite theprocess. Any personnel with an EALturn it in five to 10 days before theevent in order for the pass and reg-istration office to complete the ap-proval process in time for the event.

All visitors must be vetted, saidDavila, which means they must pro-vide proof of identification and theirsocial security number.

Afterwards, their information willbe put through the Virginia CriminalInvestigative Network. If the visitorclears the check as determined by AirForce Instruction 31-113 and the com-mander, the visitor is allowed on base.

An escort is the easiest and quick-est method to have a visitor on base.Active and retired military members,Department of Defense civilians and

adult dependents must be in the samevehicle as the visitor. The visitor willnot be vetted but still must provide aform of identification.

“Escorted visitors are treated astrusted and do not require vetting,”said Capt. Charlene Campbell, 733rdSecurity Forces Squadron operationsofficer at Fort Eustis, concerning es-cort procedures at Fort Eustis.

Fort Eustis also vets non-DoD affili-ated visitors, said Campbell. A differ-ence between Fort Eustis and Lang-ley AFB is the background check. FortEustis runs the information throughthe National Crime Information Cen-ter database, the Terrorist Screeningdatabase and other sources deter-mined by the commander.

Both Langley AFB and Fort Eustiswill soon be switching to the De-fense Biometric Identification Sys-tem that is already utilized on otherbases. Although a time has not beenidentified for the change, Davila andCampbell guarantee that both instal-lations plan to implement DBIDS.

For more information on LangleyAFB entry procedures, call 757-764-1686 or contact Davila at [email protected]. For Fort Eustis, call 757-878-1451 or contact Campbell at [email protected].

Getting through the front gate iseasier with the right preparation

Officer Donald

Harris, a Depart-

ment of the Air

Force guard with

the 633rd Security

Forces Squadron,

finalizes paperwork

with a contractor

for access to Lang-

ley Air Force Base,

March 20. Lang-

ley AFB and Fort

Eustis will soon be

switching to the

Defense Biometric

Identification Sys-

tem to improve se-

curity and civilian

access to the base

when necessary.

Photo by Airman 1st ClassAustin Harvill

All visitors must be vetted,which means they must pro-

vide proof of identification andtheir social security number.

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BALFOUR BEATTY COMMUNITIESCORPORATE OFFICE

Balfour Beatty Communities justlaunched a new community blog forthe residents at Fort Eustis.

“This marks our latest effort for get-ting important, timely and engaginginformation to our residents,” saidJohn Marcoux, BBC community man-ager. “In addition to our new blog, wealso have a community website, ourvery own Facebook page where resi-dents can chat with our staff, as wellas a Twitter account. It is our goal tobe able to connect more quickly andseamlessly with residents on the plat-form of their choosing.”

The blog is designed to serve as

an online portal where residentscan exchange recipes, read reviewsabout local restaurants and area at-tractions, as well as articles promot-ing healthy living.

Residents will also find important

resident messages and other hap-penings around town. In addition toengaging articles, the blog includeshelpful links to movie theaters, pub-lic transportation information, lo-cal review and discount sites, a WalkScore map of the immediate area anda link to local restaurants.

“We want resident s to be informed,utilize these tools to make their busylives easier, engage with their neigh-bors, and have fun,” said Marcoux.“For us, it’s all about putting our res-idents first in all that we do, and cre-ating an environment that they areproud to call home.”

Interested personnel can checkout the blog at http://blog.fteus-tishomes.com.

BBC is blogging about Fort Eustis

AIR EDUCATION &TRAINING COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Air Force officials recently announced that some cop-ies of the printed versions of the 2011 Professional Devel-opment Guide will need to be returned to unit WeightedAirman Promotion System monitors, as the documentsmay have a number of errors.

"Airmen and supervisors of Airmen using this ver-sion of the Professional Development Guide need to beinvolved in this process to ensure everyone has prop-er study materials," said Chief Master Sgt. Jim Cody, theAir Education and Training Command command chief.

Cody added that the electronic copy of the documentdoes not have errors; however, some printed versionsmay have the following problems:

■ Missing pages 222-255, with duplicate sections start-ing on page 191.

■ Missing pages 255-286.■ Missing pages from 350 to 382, with duplicate pag-

es 319 to 350.The errors listed above are only found in select cop-

ies of the printed versions and people who have one ofthese versions should return it to their unit WAPS moni-tor to request a replacement.

At least 750 PDGs contain errors, so Airmen should re-view their copy of the PDG to make sure it does not con-tain any of the errors.

Air Force promotion testing policy does not require Air-men to have a printed PDG prior to promotion testing aslong as examinees have access to the reference material.

The electronic version of the PDG is immediately availableand ensures everyone has access to the correct information.

The PDG can be downloaded via http://www.e-pub-lishing.af.mil/; however, printed PDGs cannot be orderedthrough the e-publishing website, but must be obtainedthrough unit orderly rooms. Electronic reference mate-rials are also available (including mp3 audio files, inter-active exercises and e-Reader files) to assist Airmen withpreparing for promotion testing at http://pdg.af.edu.

Photo by Senior Airman Jason J. Brown

Air Force officials recently announced that some copies of

the printed versions of the 2011 Professional Development

Guide will need to be returned to unit Weighted Airman

Promotion System monitors, as the documents may have

a number of errors.

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By Toni GuagentiPUBLIC AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT

For U.S. Army Sgt. Hilton Hunter, a lifetime of play-ing sports and staying active ended abruptly when anAfghani civilian tried to cut through a convoy of Armytrucks, including the gun truck Sgt. Hunter was driving.

As part of the convoy rolled on without noticing thepile-up, civilians swarmed the remaining two trucks an-gry and thinking that Hunter caused the wreck.

“The crowd felt that I was at fault, so they came from ev-erywhere,” said Hunter, 42, of the 302nd Cargo Division.

The incident, fortunately, did not boil over, but, it leftHunter with a crushed vertebra in his neck, a twisted an-kle and a torn meniscus in his knee.

Life for the athlete would never be the same, or so hethought.

Hunter arrived back to the United States from Afghani-stan in July 2011, back to his wife and their family. He wasassigned to the Fort Eustis’ Warrior Transition Unit and adesk job, working at the base’s Public Affairs Office.

He wears a brace on his leg to help shift the weight sohe can walk normally, and will eventually have surgeryto repair the meniscus. He also plays it safe most of thetime when it comes to physical activity because the neckinjury was just a hair away from a major nerve.

“At any time I can really mess something up,” Huntersaid. “I have to be careful.”

He doesn’t have to watch his back as much, now thathe’s home, Hunter said, but, the reality of what happenedand the physical limitations began to wear on his emotions.

He needed something to stop him from retreating intohis shell.

Initially, when Hunter heard about the Warrior Gamesby Deloitte, to be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., April30-May3, and about playing wheelchair basketball, hewasn’t interested, Hunter said.

Hunter’s platoon leader, Sergeant 1st Class WilliamLassiter, had other plans.

“After talking to Sergeant Hunter, I found out that heplayed football in college. I then told him about the War-rior Games and that if he made the team he could com-pete at a higher level,” Lassiter said.

Once Hunter attended the clinics to learn about the sport,“I started feeling a little better about going out,” he said.

Lassiter knew the potential healing effects joining thequest for the Warrior Games could have.

“I’ve worked in a similar environment prior to cominghere, and knew that soldiers who were injured and idlecould create potential issues,” Lassiter said. “I just triedto encourage soldiers to participate so that they couldsee their potential at a new sport and maybe build uptheir level of competitiveness.”

It worked. Hunter’s passion for playing sports with ateam and competing came back.

Started in 2010, the Warrior Games have become a cat-alyst for many injured service members and veterans tocontinue playing sports, to staying active and healthyboth mentally and physically.

Athletes for the games are chosen proportionately fromthe Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guardand Special Operations Command, based on their dis-ability. They compete in seven sports: archery, cycling,shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field,and wheelchair basketball. This year, the number of el-igible participants in each armed service was whittledfrom 100 to 50, making competition stiff to make the cut.

According to the Warrior Games’ mission statement,the event serves as an introduction to the Paralympicssports for injured service members by inspiring recov-ery, physical fitness, and promoting new opportunitiesfor growth and achievement.

By getting Soldiers involved in going out for theGames, Lassiter understands how important the oppor-tunity to compete for these injured soldiers can be.

“Some soldiers such as Sgt. Hunter have played ateam sport in high school and/or college, and knowwhat it feels like to be inspired by the game,” Lassitersaid. “With the Soldier’s I’ve met at the Adaptive SportsClinics I’ve attended and at the Ft. Eustis WTU, they stillwant to compete injured or not.

“The Warrior Games gives them the hope and oppor-tunity to display their skills even through injury and ad-versity,” he said. “This is also an opportunity to competeagainst other members of the armed services. This aloneis enough to gear Soldiers up for competition.”

Learning some of the skills for the sports wasn’t easy,according to Hunter, like dribbling the basketball in awheelchair.

“Moving the way you want to, when you want to”was the hardest part, Hunter said. “I’ve gotten better,it’s hard to dribble.”

In addition to wheelchair basketball, which Soldiersparticipate in as part of their physical-training sessions,Hunter also got into seated volleyball.

The courts are smaller than regulation volleyballcourts, and everyone must keep their butt on the floorwhen going after the ball.

“Once the ball comes to you, you try to tap it up beforesomebody else can get it, so it’s being precise on whereyou can hit it,” said Hunter.

Hunter was trying for spots on the seated volleyballand basketball teams, but according to Lassiter, he onlyqualified for seated volleyball, and unfortunately didn’tmake the final cut.

Still, Hunter knows how much the drive to attend theWarrior Games improved his outlook on life.

“It saved me a little bit,” he said, adding that it helpedclear his mind and “it helps you compete again, so itmakes you feel better about that.”

Getting back in the game


U.S. Army Sgt. Hilton Hunter is a part of the Warrior Tran-

sition Unit at Fort Eustis, after sustaining neck, ankle and

knee injuries during his 2010-2011 Afghanistan deploy-

ment. Hunter, who is now working with 633rd Air Base

Wing Public Affairs, was a truck driver with the 302nd In-

land CargoTransfer Company when he deployed.

Started in 2010, the Warrior Games have become a catalyst for many injured service members andveterans to continue playing sports, to staying active and healthy both mentally and physically. Ath-letes for the games are chosen proportionately from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, CoastGuard and Special Operations Command, based on their disability. They compete in seven sports:archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball.


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Friday, 7 p.m.

No show

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Journey 2: The

Mysterious Island (PG)

The new journey begins when Sean receives a cod-ed distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist — a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Un-able to stop him from go-ing, Sean’s new stepfather joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter, they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and es-cape before seismic shock-waves force the island un-der the sea and bury its treasures forever.

Saturday, 7 p.m.

Safe House (R)

Denzel Washington plays the CIA’s most dangerous traitor, who stuns the intel-ligence community when he surfaces in South Afri-ca. When the safe house to which he’s remanded is at-tacked by brutal mercenar-ies, a rookie is forced to help him escape. As the master-ful manipulator toys with his reluctant protégé, the young operative finds his morali-ty tested and idealism shak-en. Now, they must stay alive long enough to uncov-er who wants them dead.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

No show

Movie synopsis and show time information is available on-line at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheaters/Movies-Eustis.htm.

Jacobs TheaterSchedule

Operational Status Hotline

The 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Of-fice recently stood up a new hotline to an-nounce operational status updates for both Fort Eustis and Langley AFB. JBLE person-nel can call 1-800-553-3302 for updates due to severe weather causing base closures, de-layed reporting or early dismissal.

Individual units should still make appropri-ate phone calls to ensure the information is disseminated as quickly as possible. Please program this number into your cell phone and pass it along to your family.

Personnel can also check the official JBLE Facebook page at www.facebook.com/joint-baselangleyeustis for status updates.

For more information, call the 633rd ABW Public Affairs Office at 878-4920 (Fort Eustis) or 764-5701 (Langley AFB).

Walk thru the Bible seminar

The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Cha-pel invites adults and older children of the Fort Eustis community to a Walk thru the Bible seminar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the chapel. This energy-charged and highly in-teractive event is one that you and your chil-dren will never forget. Lunch will be provided.

To register, call Jeanne Vaul at 878-1455 or email [email protected].

BBC events

■ Canned/Boxed Food Drive – We will be driving through the housing areas on Tues-day at 8 a.m. to pick up your non-perishable canned/boxed food items in support of the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula.

■ Family Bingo Night – Enjoy an eve-ning of pizza and bingo with your family and friends on Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Due to limited space, please make your res-ervations by close of business on Tuesday.

For more information, call 328-0691.

Easter Egg Splash

The Fort Eustis Aquatic Center will host an Easter Egg Splash on March 31 from noon to 1 p.m. at Bldg. 641, Tyler Ave. Priz-es will be awarded for specially marked eggs including two “Golden Egg” grand prize winners. Attendees must be under 18 years old to participate.

The cost is $2 for active duty military and their family members and $3 for all others. The combo (one hot dog, chips and a drink) is $5 for active duty military and their fami-ly members and $6 for all others. Make sure that you bring your goggles and something to hold your eggs.


Certified Lifeguard class

An American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard class will take place at the Aquatic Center dur-ing spring break, April 2-6, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A pretest will be held on March 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. Participants must attend all class-es to receive complete certification. Please bring your own lunch or snack each day.

The cost is $145 for active duty military and $185 for all others (includes an American Red Cross Lifeguard Manual and CPR mask). The class size is limited to ten students; must be at least 15 years of age to participate. Pre-reg-istration is required.

For more information, call 878-1090/1091.

Easter sunrise service

The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Cha-pel will hold its Easter Sunrise Service April 8 at 6:30 a.m. on the chapel’s side lawn. In case of inclement weather, the service will take place inside the chapel’s sanctuary.


Easter Sunday brunch

Come out and enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club. The grand buffet will feature a breakfast/omelet, soup and salad bar, carving station, chef’s line and dessert.

Reservations are required. The cost is $20 (adult); $12.50 (children 6-12); free for children under 5 years of age; and $23 for walk-ins.

The last day to make or cancel reservations is April 3; call 878-5700 or email [email protected].

DMV2go van to visit Fort Eustis

The Soldier and Family Assistance Center has scheduled the DMV2go van to visit Fort Eustis April 9 and April 10 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Department of Motor Vehicle’s van is a 32-foot-long mobile service center that will bring DMV services to Fort Eustis. Military and civilian employees are welcome. The van will be located in the parking lot of building 601. Questions can be directed to Linda Mc-Clellan at 757-878-6900.

Volunteer awards ceremony

The annual Fort Eustis Volunteer Recogni-tion and Awards Ceremony will take place on April 20 at 1 p.m. at the Fort Eustis Club. Award categories will include Soldier Volun-teer of the Year, Single Soldier Volunteer of the Year, Family Member Volunteer of the Year, Civilian Volunteer of the Year, Youth Vol-unteer of the Year, Retiree Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Family of the Year.

The Commander’s Gold Award for Commu-nity Service will also be presented to a unit or

organization on Fort Eustis that has contrib-uted outstanding community service for Fort Eustis and/or the surrounding community.

For more information, contact Donna Cloy at 878-3129 or email [email protected].

Upcoming bus trips

■ Horton Vineyards – March 31. Come and enjoy the taste of red, white, fruit and des-sert wines at the vineyards and leave with a wine that is perfect for you. The cost is $30 (includes wine tasting); participants must be 21 years of age. The bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m.

■ Hollywood Casino at Charles Town – April 21. The Hollywood Casino provides an ar-ray of table games for both beginners and sea-soned players; the casino also has six different restaurants to choose from. The cost is $40; participants must be 21 years of age. The bus departs at 7 a.m. and returns at 11 p.m.

■ Wright Brother’s National Memorial – April 28. Visit the place where Wilbur and Or-ville Wright made history, view their full-scale inventions, and fly homemade kites with your children. The cost is $30 (includes admission). The bus departs at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m.


LENT, Holy Week services

LENT and Holy Week Catholic Services are scheduled as follows:

■ Lenten Weekday Mass – Monday through Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.; Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 11:45 a.m.

■ Stations of the Cross and Lenten Com-

munity Meal – Tonight and March 30, 6:30 p.m.■ LENT Penance Service – Monday, 7 p.m.■ Palm Sunday Mass – April 1, 9 a.m.■ Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord’s Sup-

per) – April 5, 7 p.m.■ Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament –

April 5, 8 p.m. to midnight.■ Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion –

April 6, 7 p.m.■ Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil) – April 7, 7 p.m.■ Easter Sunday Mass (Mass of the Res-

urrection) – April 8, 9:30 a.m.For more information, call the Regimental

Memorial Chapel at 878-1316.

Volunteers needed

The Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis is seeking volunteers to work in the Consignment Shop on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers can work every week, bi-monthly, monthly or on-call.

For more information, please stop by the Consignment Shop in Bldg. 671, Lee Blvd., call 887-0190.


LAFBCommunity Submit LAFB Community announcements to [email protected]

Friday, 7 p.m.

Journey 2:The


The new journey beginswhen Sean receives a cod-ed distress signal from amysterious island whereno island should exist — aplace of strange life forms,mountains of gold, deadlyvolcanoes, and more thanone astonishing secret. Un-able to stop him from going,Sean’s new stepfather joinsthe quest. Together with ahelicopter pilot and his beau-tiful, strong-willed daughter,they set out to find the is-land, rescue its lone inhabit-ant and escape before seis-mic shockwaves force theisland under the sea andbury its treasures forever.

Saturday, 2 p.m.

Journey 2:The


Saturday, 7 p.m.

Safe House (R)

Denzel Washington playsthe CIA’s most dangeroustraitor, who stuns the intel-ligence community whenhe surfaces in South Afri-ca.When the safe house towhich he’s remanded is at-tacked by brutal mercenar-ies, a rookie is forced to helphim escape. As the master-ful manipulator toys with hisreluctant protégé, the youngoperative finds his morali-ty tested and idealism shak-en. Now, they must stayalive long enough to uncov-er who wants them dead.

Sunday, 2 p.m.

No show

Movie synopsis and showtime information is available on-line at www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheaters/Movies-Langley.htm.

LangleyTheaterSchedule

Operational status hotline

The 633rd Air BaseWing Public Affairs officerecently stood up a new hotline to announceoperational status updates for both LangleyAFB and Fort Eustis. JBLE personnel can call1 (800) 553-3302 for updates due to severeweather causing base closures, delayed report-ing or early dismissal.For more information, call the 633rd ABW

PA office at Langley AFB at 764-5701, or FortEustis at 878-4920.

1st Sentinel Motorcycle Safety Show

The show takes placeTuesday from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Langley Air Force Base at Build-ing 1302 in front of Billeting.There will be safe-ty briefings, displays and a ride-out beginningat approximately 2 p.m.If you would like to enter to win our first

ever Sentinel MotorcycleTrophy for best look-ing bike, call 225-2573 for more information.

New library hours

Effective April 1, Langley AFB’s Bateman Li-brary will begin new operating hours:

■ Monday -Thursday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.■ Friday & Saturday: Noon - 4 p.m.■ Sundays & Holidays: Closed

Caring for People forum

You are invited to the second annual Lang-ley AFB Caring for People forum, scheduled forMay 2 at the Community Center. Active-duty,guard/reserve, family members, retirees, andcivilians are all welcome to participate, wherethey can express concerns or suggestions onthe following topics:

■ Special Needs Family Member Support■ Guard/Reserve Support■ Family Support/Teen Support■ Health andWellness Support■ Deployment Support■ Single Airman Support/Unaccompanied

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Retiree Health Fair

The 633rd Medical Group will host a RetireeHealth Fair March 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at theInternal Medicine Clinic, located on the thirdfloor of the main hospital. The Health Fair is tooffer open enrollment to retirees 62 and olderin the following beneficiary groups:(a) Retirees (Not enrolled inTRICARE Prime).(b) Retirees (Enrolled in TRICARE Prime in

civilian network).

(c) Retirees that are TRICARE for Life benefi-ciaries not enrolled in the InternalMedicineClinicIn addition, we will like to invite all current

Langley Internal Medicine Clinic enrolled ben-eficiaries to join us!

Spring Eggstravaganza

The 497th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Re-connaissance Group will host a spring extrava-ganza and Easter egg hunt for the unit’s familieswith children on March 31. For more informa-tion, contact Staff Sgt.DimarkoHollowayat 225-1221 orTech. Sgt. Kendra Norris at 225-3790.

Special duty assignment briefing

If you’ve ever wanted to recruit sharp individ-uals into the Air Force as an Air Force Recruiter,mold civilians intoAirmen as anAir ForceMilitaryTraining Instructor, lead transitioning Airmen as aMilitary Training Leader, or educate Airmen asa Professional Military Education Instructor, theAETC Special Duty Briefing Team can answerany questions you may have concerning thesechallenging and rewarding careers.The teamwillbrief on all aspects of special duty opportunitiesApril 10 at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., at theBaseTheater.Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.Senior airmen with at least 35 monthsTime

in Service (TIS) throughmaster sergeants withless than 16 yearsTotal Active Federal MilitaryService (TAFMS) may be eligible to apply andare encouraged to attend the briefing. Sinceeach specialty has some varied rank needsand requirements the briefing is open to ev-eryone at the installation.For more information, contact Master Sgt.

Joel Jimenez, the 633rd Air BaseWing CareerAssistance Advisor, at 225-5070.

First sergeant applicants sought

The first sergeant is a time-honored andhighly rewarding special duty position rich incustom and tradition. Each Senior NCO se-lected as a first sergeant is entrusted with agreat deal of responsibility. They work close-ly with commanders and command chiefsto prepare our enlisted force to execute thewing, base and Air Force missions.Highly-motivatedmaster sergeant’s andmas-

ter sergeant selectswith exceptional leadershipand managerial skills interested in becoming afirst sergeant must be able to attain 36 monthsretainability, speak distinctively without speechimpediments, meet Air Force physical fitnessstandards with an 75 or above (documented inAF Portal within 60 days of the application), andnot have physical profile of PU LHES 333231 oran assignment limitation code of C-2 or C-3. Ad-ditionally, they must be financially stable, mustnot have or bear the appearance of personal,

marital, or family problems that could detractfrom their ability to effectively serve as a firstsergeant. Completion of the SNCOAcademy inresidence course is required aswell aminimumGeneral AQE score of 62 orAdministrativeAQEscore of 41.SNCOs selected as first sergeants are placed

on a three year controlled tour at their first baseof assignment for stability to the member, fami-ly, and base.Once assigned to a first sergeant bil-let they receive $150 amonth in special duty pay.SNCOs that exemplify the AF core values

that wish to guide and mentor our enlistedcorps as a first sergeant should contact theirunit first sergeant or command chief. Visit thefirst sergeant briefing at the BaseTheater April10 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. for more information.

FASES class

FASES, the Family Advocacy Safety Educa-tion Seminar, is a 90-minute seminar that de-scribes the dynamics of domestic violence andchild abuse, who is at risk, and what resourc-es are available.The class is open to anyone onbase who is interested in learning more aboutthese topics. Class is scheduled April 4 at theLangley AFB Health andWellness Center.To register, call 764-2427. No children please.

Environmental notice/ERP RAB

Langley ARB is soliciting community inter-est in convening a meeting of the RestorationAdvisory Board. The RAB was established in1994 to inform the public of the base Environ-mental Restoration Program. Most recentlythe RAB convened annually, and the lastmeet-ing was held in May 2011. Due to the maturityof the ERP and decreased community partici-pation at RABmeetings, future RABmeetingswill be held upon request.Information on the Langley AFB ERP will

be provided on the Joint Base Langley-Eustispublic website at www.jble.af.mil. Commu-nity interest in future RAB meetings will besolicited via Environmental Notice every 24months at a minimum.To request a RABmeeting, contact JohnTice,

ERPManager, at 764-1082 or [email protected] before April 17, 2012.

Langley Club 5/6

LangleyClub5/6 is a professionalmilitary orga-nization for staff sergeants (including selectees)and technical sergeants.The organization servesas the voice to Langley’s senior leadership for alljunior enlisted, in particular, the junior NCO tier.The club’s next meeting is April 4 at 3 p.m.,

at The Langley Club’s Enlisted Lounge lead-ership opportunities room. For more informa-tion, email [email protected].


OutsideTheGate Submit OutsideThe Gate announcements to [email protected]

VA-ACME Conference

The Virginia Advisory Council on Mil-itary Education will host its 6th annualconference Tuesday through Thursday atthe Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Ho-tel, 3001 Atlantic Ave.This year’s theme is“Supporting and Securing Military Mem-bers and their Families Future throughEducation, Technology, Personal and Pro-fessional Development.”The conference kicks off with the VA-

ACME/Virginia Wounded Warrior GolfTournament at 11:30 a.m. at the Aero-pines Golf Course, Naval Air StationOceana, Virginia Beach. The cost is $75per player (includes lunch).Conference registration fee for active-

duty military is $25 (must be in uniformof the day); $165 (all others) and $10 perguest for the reception.For more information on the conference,

visit www.vaacme.org.

Veterans benefits clinic

Project Salute, a nationwide initiative ofthe American Bar AssociationYoung Law-yers Division, will host a free clinic to helpveterans apply for federal benefits onApril 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the OldDominion University Virginia Beach High-er Education Center, 1881 University Dr.If you are a veteran with a service-con-nected disability or a disability that wasmade worse by service, you may be en-

titled to disability compensation or otherfederal benefits.The clinic, sponsored by the ODU Stu-

dent Veterans Association, will also in-clude a free individual legal consultation.Please bring your DD Form 214, recent

rating decisions and any other documenta-tion thatwill help in evaluating your situation.To RSVP, contact Sarah Schauerte at proj-

[email protected]; walk-ins are wel-come. For more information, visit http://projectsaluteva.wordpress.com.

Hermitage Museum & Gardens

The annual Spring Heirloom Plant Saleat the Hermitage Museum and Gardensis scheduled for April 20 from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. and April 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The sale will feature heirlooms, annuals,perennials, and native and wetlands plantsthat grow well in the Tidewater area. Mu-seum members will receive a 10 percentdiscount throughout the sale.The museum is located at 7637 North

Shore Rd., Norfolk. Forty-five minute guid-ed tours are offered, on the hour, of fifteengalleries filled with art, furniture and more.Admission is free for museummembers,

children under 6 and active duty military.Regular admission is $5 (adults); $2 (ages6-18); and $3 (students). Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; andclosedWednesdays andThursdays.For more information, call 423-2052.

Virginia Living Museum

■ Birding on the Boardwalk –Tuesdaythrough Friday, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.It’s spring!What kind of birds are coming

to Virginia to nest or pass through our area?Start your day offwith an easymorningwalkin the company of bird watchers before themuseum opens to the public.Open to ages 18 and above. The cost is

$10 for museum members; $14 for non-members. Register in advance by calling

595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.■ Kiwis at the National Zoo – Saturday,

7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.Come go behind the scenes with the

museum on a special guided tour to look atone of the National Zoo’s most unusual an-imals, the Kiwi.There will be Kiwi feathers,eggs, x-rays, skeletons and more. We willalso have time to visit with the pandas, el-ephants, reptiles, bird houses, the recentlyopenedAsiaTrail and other species that liveat the National Zoo.Open to ages 8 and above;minimum age

without an adult is 18. The cost is $40 formuseummembers; $60 for non-members.Register in advance by calling 595-9135 orvisit www.thevlm.org.

■ Celebrate Bees – March 31, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.Get a close-up look at the activity inside

the museum’s live honeybee hive and dis-cover the critical role that bees play in pol-lination. A film about the global bee crisis,“Queen of the Sun:What are the BeesTell-ing Us?” will be shown at 2 p.m. (includedin museum admission).

■ Spring Break Program:Journey to Ear-

lyVirginia –April 3-5, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.How did people ever survive without

electricity, cars or grocery stores? Chil-dren in grades K-3 can find out as we jour-ney back to the days of Powhatans and pi-oneers to discover the resourceful waysthat earlyVirginians used native plants andanimals to meet survival challenges.The cost is $40 for museum members;

$55 for non-members. Register in advanceby calling 595-9135 or visit www.thevlm.org.The Virginia Living Museum is locat-

ed at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in New-port News. Museum admission: $17adults/$13 children (3-12), ages 2 and un-der free. Planetarium is $4 in addition tomuseum admission. Group rates are avail-able for groups of 10 or more. Hours areMonday thru Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Suicide prevention training

The Fleet & Family Support Cen-ter of Yorktown and Newport News willhost “Suicide Awareness is Prevention”training Thursday from 9 a.m. to noonat Cheatham Annex, Bldg. 618, 4th St.,Williamsburg. Discussion topics will in-clude Risks and Warning Signs, How toRespond to a Potential Suicide Situation,Stress Management and more.To register, call 887-4606 (FFSCYorktown)

or 688-6289 (FFSC Newport News).

Free park admission

The National Park Service and the Na-tional Park Foundation, the official charityof America’s national parks, invite peopleeverywhere to enjoy, explore, learn, shareand give back to America’s nearly 400 na-tional parks during National Park Week2012. Celebrating the theme, “PictureYour-self in a National Park,” National ParkWeekwill run from April 21-29. Throughout thecountry, visitors can enjoy the beauty andwonder of 84 million acres of the world’smost spectacular scenery, historic placesand cultural treasures for free.From ranger-led hikes and kayak trips to

camping and exploring, park visitors canplan their National Park Week activities atwww.nationalparkweek.org. Learn aboutspecial events for visitors of all ages, howto share your park adventure with othertravelers and how to support the parks.

Military Job Fair

The Military Affairs Council of the Vir-ginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerceis sponsoring a Military Job Fair from 8a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26 at the Hamp-ton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coli-seum Dr., Hampton. The event is free andopen to active-duty military, recently sep-arated military members, retirees, reserv-ists, veterans, DoD civilians and their de-pendents. Please bring properly preparedresumes and dress in business attire.The following seminars will be offered:

How toWork a Job Fair, 8 and 9 a.m.; Howto Negotiate a Salary, 10 a.m.; and Employ-er Panel, 11 a.m.More information is available by calling

CarriceWhite at 325-8161 or email [email protected] or visit www.MilitaryJobFair.org.

VFW Post 960 seeking members

YorktownVFW Post 960 is located in thecommunity of Lackey, Va., across SR 238from theYorktown NavalWeapons StationGate 1 and has a roster of almost one hun-dred members. The current membershiphails from Williamsburg, Yorktown, New-port News, Joint Base Langley-Eustis andpoints beyond. The Post is always lookingfor former, active and retired veterans withforeign service to join the ranks.VFWPost 960meetings are held the first

Wednesday of each month at the Lackeylocation. Beverages and dinner from thegrill starts before 6 p.m. with the businessmeetings starting at 7 p.m.Contact the Post Quartermaster at 566-

8289 for more information.

Bridal Showcase

T-Rose International Bridal is sponsoring a bridalshowcase on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at theChesapeake Marriott Hotel, 725 Woodlake Dr. Ad-mission is free for active-duty military and theirspouses. To print your free tickets, visit www.trosebridalshows.com and enter code “rosebride.”More information is available by calling Jazzy

Wright at (202) 870-7730.


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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonathan T.Treacy (left), Joint Task Force Civil Support commander, greets

Robert G. Salesses, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Defense Support of Civil Authorities,

at the JTF-CS Headquarters at Fort Eustis, March 12. Salesses visited the commander to discuss JTF-

CS’s role in managing the consequences of a domestic chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and

high-yield explosive situation.

The Fort Eustis Regimental Memorial Chapel recently hosted its

free "Hometown Heroes" dinner for military families currently ex-

periencing deployment/duty-related separation. Following the

tasty chicken and meat loaf dinner, parents were engaged in adult

fellowship time while their children enjoyed various games and

craft activities.

Families interested in attending this monthly event should contact

Carole Carkhuff by email at [email protected], or by telephone

at (757) 218-0871.

Photos by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. JonathanT.Treacy, center, JointTask Force Civil Sup-

port commander, discusses training exercises with Robert G. Salesses, Dep-

uty Assistant Secretary of Defense for Defense Support of Civil Authorities,

and other attendees, at the JTF-CS Headquarters, at Fort Eustis, March 12.

Members of the Department of Defense Homeland Security visited the unit

to get a closer look at how they conduct their exercises to aide and mitigate

federal, state, local and tribal catastrophes.


By Mitch ChandranHEADQUARTERS SURFACE DEPLOYMENT ANDDISTRIBUTION COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Each year, about 225,000 Departmentof Defense and U.S. Coast Guard house-hold good shipments are slated formovement during the summer months.These shipments compete with privatesector moves creating a phenomenonin the transportation industry called the“peak moving season.”

Peak moving season runs May throughAugust each year with the peak of the peakbetween Memorial Day and July 4.

The Army’s Military Surface Deploy-ment and Distribution Command’s Per-sonal Property Directorate manages theDefense Personal Property Program, orDP3, for DOD.

SDDC officials want servicemembers, fed-eral employees and their families to know asmooth move for household goods is possi-ble during peak moving season with properplanning and attention to detail.

“As soon as you receive your permanentchange of station orders, you should startyour move process,” said John Johnson,branch chief for SDDC’s Personal Proper-ty Directorate Quality Assurance Division.“Requesting your pickup and deliverydates as soon as possible will ensure a bet-ter chance of getting the dates you want.”

All DOD servicemembers and civil-

ians, including their families, have twoavenues to manage their move based onlocal policies.

The first is the traditional visit to thelocal installation transportation office orpersonal property shipping office to re-ceive a relocation briefing and start themove process.

The alternative is to use the Defense Per-sonal Property System, or DPS, which is ac-cessed through the website, www.move.mil. This website is the portal for DPS andthe one-stop shop where members cancompletely manage their move process.

Members using move.mil for the firsttime will find online training videos andpresentations explaining how to navigatethrough the move process.

SDDC provided moving tips

■ Create a personal moving calendarwith checklists, phone

numbers and links tocritical moving process-es and information

■ Your TransportationOffice (TO) or Personal

Property Shipping

Office (PPSO) is the primary point of con-tact for customer service. It is never tooearly to ask questions.

■ Once you get your orders and knowthe dates you want to move, immediatelystart the moving process. Contact your TO/PPSO to learn all options available to you,including a Personally Procured Move. Thesooner you start the better chance you haveto lock in your preferred move date.

■ Moving in the summer months (Maythrough August) is extremely busy withMemorial Day to July 4 being the busiestmoving time of the year. Since request-ed pickup and delivery dates may notbe available during this time, flexibilityis important and building extra time intoyour schedule for unforeseen circum-stances is recommended.

■ Once your move dates are requested,don’t assume they are set. Move dates arenot confirmed until you coordinate withyour Transportation Service Provider (thecompany contracted to do your move).

■ Pack, pickup and delivery dates areusually scheduled on weekdays. You oryour designated representative must beavailable between the hours of 8 a.m.and 5 p.m. You don’t want to miss yourmove dates as this will cause unneces-sary hardship on everyone and possiblyextra expenses for you.

■ Have a good estimated weight of yourpersonal property. A quick method for es-timating your weight is to calculate 1,000pounds per room. A more accurate esti-mate can be made using the weight estima-tor found at move.mil (DOD Service Mem-bers and Federal Civilians (DOD) Tab >Weight Allowance Tab > Weight EstimatorTab. Keep in mind this is only an estimateand each individual shipment will vary.

■ Moving is a good time to dispose ofunnecessary items. This will help youavoid excess weight charges if your ship-

ment is close to the authorized weight al-lowance. You don’t want to ship and payfor something you don’t want.

■ You can request a reweigh of yourpersonal property shipment at no cost toyou. This is done when you are near orover your weight allowance.

■ If you are making more than one ship-ment, make sure you clearly separate themat your residence. Packing and loading formultiple shipments should be scheduled onseparate days to avoid confusion. You wantthe right items going to the right destination.

■ Move.mil places you in direct contactwith your moving company to managethe movement of your personal proper-ty. It is extremely important to keep yourcontact information (phone number ande-mail address) updated in move.mil.

■ If you have a delivery address for yourpersonal property and want direct deliv-ery, it is important to work closely withyour moving company to arrange deliv-ery and avoid your personal property be-ing placed in temporary storage

■ You can find the “It’s Your Move,”“Shipping Your Privately Owned Vehicle”and “Storing Your POV” pamphlets on themove.mil website. These pamphlets pro-vide explanations on responsibilities forpersonal property and POV shipments andare a great source for additional movingtips to help you prepare for the move.

“For questions or concerns about themoving process, the first stop for assis-tance should always be your local Person-al Property Shipping Office or Installa-tion Transportation Office,” Johnson said.“However, if you experience any technicalproblems while using move.mil, the Sys-tem Response Center help desk is there tohelp. Simply call (800) 462-2176 or 618-220-SDDC (DSN 770-7332) or send an emailmessage to [email protected].”

SDDC remains committed to provid-ing a quality personal property movingexperience for DOD’s servicemembers,US Coast Guard, Federal employees, andtheir families.

SDDC is the Army Service ComponentCommand of U.S. Transportation Com-mand and is a major subordinate com-mand to Army Materiel Command. Thecommand partners with the commercialtransportation industry as the coordinat-ing link between DOD surface transpor-tation requirements and the capability in-dustry provides.

“As soon as you receive your permanent change of station orders, youshould start your move process. Requesting your pickup and deliverydates as soon as possible will ensure a better chance of getting the datesyou want.”

— John Johnsonbranch chief, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s

Personal Property Directorate Quality Assurance Division


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