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‘Showdown:’Ordnance, Quar-termaster schools face off in hoops challenge

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April 11, 2013 | Vol. 73, No. 14

COMMUNITY PLANTS PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTIONFort Lee children create pinwheel garden during annual Army Community Service event that recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

TELLING HER STORYA former Airman, featured in an Oscar-nominated documentary about sexual assault, spoke at Army Logistics University Tuesday

WINNERS NAMEDCASCOM announces names of five ‘Ultimate Warriors’ who will advance to Training and Doctrine Command’s Soldier skills competition scheduled for summer

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The Month of the Military Child affirms the Army’s commitment to military children ... that means recognizing their critical role and continuing to offer the best possible education, child care and youth services commensurate with their families’ service and sacrifice.”

– Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, IMCOM Commanding General

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Adriana Fombrun stomps on a fish launcher at a game station during the 2013 Month of the Military Child Spring Fling held April 5 at the Child, Youth and School Services Campus. For more photos, see page 17.

Commanding General .............Maj. Gen. Larry D. WycheGarrison Commander .....................Col. Rodney D. EdgePublic Affairs Officer ...................................D.R. BinghamCommand Information/Managing Editor ...Patrick BuffettSenior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony BellProduction/News Assistant Editor .................. Amy PerryFamily/Community Life Reporter ..........................VacantProduction Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz

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COMMENTARY | DEBT CONSOLIDATION

SEATTLE – Living debt-free is the dream of many these days, but reaching that goal of total financial security can be tricky to say the least. The biggest hurdle is paying off bills, a situation in which shortcuts can be good and bad.

From commercials on television to advertise-ments in the mail, there is an increase in the number of banks and credit unions encouraging debt consoli-dation loans to help make multiple payments more manageable. While these streamlining loans may be genuinely beneficial for some, it is important to know how they can help fi-nances or lead to additional debt distress. When to consider the loan

A debt consolidation loan may be a tempting option if someone has a difficult time organizing multiple bill payments each month. The loan also may be ap-pealing for people who can-not keep on top of bills and loan repayments due to fi-nancial reasons. Advantages

There are two main ben-

efits:

involves changing unse-cured debts into secured debts, people may be able to benefit from lower interest rates. As a result, more of the money paid goes toward paying down the debt rather than interest. This means the debt may be paid off sooner.

more convenient to make payments to one company, rather than multiple credi-tors. Disadvantages

Unsecured debt consoli-dation loans may involve a longer repayment term. So, even if the new monthly payment is low, someone could actually end up pay-ing more in total interest over the term of the loan. It’s important to check inter-est rates and fees that may be charged in a loan, and determine the overall cost to borrow the money before moving forward.

Getting advice from a nonprofit credit counsel-ing agency, like American Financial Solutions, can be a good starting point for those daunted by the numbers.

Also, anyone using collat-eral, such as a home or car, to secure the consolidation loan could find themselves in a very vulnerable position if they have trouble making payments. In this situation, collateral could be seized by the creditor, leaving the per-son in a worse situation than they were in before taking out the loan.

Another disadvantage is that when the new loan is taken out and credit card accounts and other loans are paid down to a zero bal-ance, people may be reluc-tant to close the accounts. This could lead to using the cards again and ending up with even more debt – the original debt in the con-solidation loan and the new charges on credit cards.Qualifying

People will typically qualify for an unsecured debt consolidation loan if they have a good credit score and a low debt-to-income ratio. This works to reassure lenders that some-one can repay the money that has been borrowed, as well cover their other monthly expenses. An ac-

ceptable debt-to-income ratio would be 36 percent or less including mortgage payments.

Consolidation loans can be difficult to obtain if a person does not have good credit. Lenders generally do not want to lend money to pay off other debt. If the credit report shows a his-tory of late payments to creditors and trouble pay-ing bills, the person prob-ably will not qualify.

Debt management plans may be a good alternative for people in this position because it is not a loan. Instead, it is a consolida-tion of debt payments into one payment per month. Debt management plans can be accessed with the as-sistance of a credit counsel-ing agency.Finding the right consoli-dation loan

First, people need to know exactly how much they need to borrow and the amount of payment they can make each month. They will also need to establish whether they are able and prepared to secure their debt consolidation loan with collateral, if necessary.

Research: Examine inter-est rates, company profiles and their customer service backgrounds.

Compare: Add up all the monthly payments, inter-

est and charges that will be paid on existing debts. Then do the same for the best debt consolidation loan being considered.

Fine-print: Before sign-ing anything, people need to read through the loan agreement with a fine-tooth comb to make sure they are aware of all the loan costs you may have to pay.

– American Financial Solutions

American Financial Solutions is a non-profit financial education and credit counseling agen-cy. Accredited by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Association of inde-pendent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies, AFS is committed to helping peo-ple improve the quality of their lives through financial education and counseling.

Advantages, disadvantages of debt consolidation

fact boxMany people assume debt consolidation loans are the easiest way to achieve improved financial wellness in the long run, but that’s not always the case. How-ever, sometimes those loans can lead to even greater hardship.

While these streamlining loans may be genuinely beneficial for some, it is important to know how these loans can help finances or lead to additional debt distress.“

– American Financial Solutions

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T. Anthony BellSenior Writer/Special Projects

The winners of the 2013 Combined Arms Support Command’s Ultimate Warrior Competition were announced dur-ing an April 13 awards ceremony at the Regimental Club.

Ultimate Warrior is an annual combined Soldier skills event that includes separate compe-titions for Soldier of the Year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Instructor of the Year, Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year, Retention NCO of the Year and Career Counselor of the Year. Fourteen Soldiers from various CASCOM subordinate elements competed.

The winners are: Sgt. 1st Class Stacey Barrett, 59th Ordnance Brigade, NCO of the Year; Spc. Justin Essah, Soldier Support Institute, Soldier of the Year; Staff Sgt. Gregory Stepankiw, 59th

Ord. Bde., AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year; Staff Sgt. Christopher Slindee, 59th Ord. Bde., Instructor of the Year; and Sgt. 1st Class Matchita Beaurgard, SSI, Career Counselor of the Year.

No presentation was made for the Retention NCO of the Year title.

Barrett, one of five female Soldiers in the competition, said all of the competitors were profes-sional but came to take home the titles.

“They all pushed hard, and they pushed me to do better than I thought I could,” she said via email. “It was a great group of pro-fessional NCOs and Soldiers.”

Command Sgt. Maj. James K. Sims, the CASCOM CSM and event coordinator, said Ultimate Warrior serves to measure skills the Army deems critical to success.

“It’s designed to test all Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from a holistic and professional perspective,” he said. “We wanted

them to demonstrate that they could think on their feet as they would do in any kind of environ-ment – make decisions they can trust and build confidence within themselves – things that will help to make them better leaders and Soldiers at the end of the day.”

To accomplish those goals,

Soldiers competed in a number of events that encompassed several Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills. These included land navigation, evacuate a casualty, react to a

chemical attack or hazard, and perform first aid. They also com-peted in several administrative

Ultimate Warrior winnersSgt. 1st Class Stacey Barrett, 59th Ordnance Brigade, NCO of the Year;Spc. Justin Essah, Soldier Support Institute, Soldier of the Year;Staff Sgt. Gregory Stepankiw, 59th Ord. Bde., AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year;Staff Sgt. Christopher Slindee, 59th Ord. Bde., Instructor of the Year;Sgt. 1st Class Matchita Beau-rgard, SSI, Career Counselor of the Year

T. Anthony Bell Sgt. 1st Class Stacey Barrett closes her eyes prior to donning a protective mask during one of the many challenges of the Ulti-mate Warrior Competition April 1-3.

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Four years later, Jessica Nicole Hinves still suffers from a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder incident that changed the course of her life.

“Instead of fighting,” she re-called, “I froze.”

The former airmen first class wasn’t describing a moment on the battlefields of Afghanistan or Iraq in which she experi-enced a measure of paralyzing fear in the face of danger.

She was describing a rape; by her account, a violent crime

committed by a fellow Airman and someone she knew.

Hinves was the guest speaker at the Sexual Assault Awareness Conference Tuesday at Green Auditorium on the Army Logistics University campus.

Roughly 100 ALU students, instructors and leaders were on hand for the event. It in-cluded an open discussion with the guest speaker and her husband, Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Hinves, and a luncheon featuring Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general.

Hinves, a mother of two, was medically retired from the Air Force in 2011 as a result of her life-changing ordeal. She is now an advocate for victims. She is also working to

change the military’s culture regarding sexual harassment and assault and is featured in the Oscar-nominated docu-mentary “The Invisible War.”

A former F-15 fighter jet mechanic who was assigned to Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Hinves was on tem-porary duty at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., when the alleged rape occurred in 2009. She re-called how the assailant found his way into her dorm room after a night in which she had drinks with fellow unit mem-bers at a restaurant.

“He broke into my room through the bathroom (of an adjoining room that he earlier visited),” she recalled. “ ... I remember saying I don’t want to hang out with you.”

Former Airman discussessexual assault case at ALU

Former Airman Jessica Nicole Hinves was the guest speaker of the Sexual Assault Awareness Conference Tuesday at ALU.

T. Anthony Bell

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Free Alterations for Wounded WarriorsIn an effort to support and assist severely wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, the

Army and Air Force Exchange Service is offering free alterations and modifications at all of its Army military clothing stores.

This initiative covers Army dress uniforms, combat and improved physical fitness uniforms as well as undergarments. Eligible Soldiers must present an approved Army Form 3078 along with the prescribed modifications by the physical or occupational therapist to receive these free services.

Soldiers seeking alterations here should take their clothing to the MCS store in the PXtra on Mahone Avenue.

For details, call (804) 862-3763..

Free SAT/ACT Study SoftwareSAT and ACT Power Prep™ software study materials, valued at $200, are being do-

nated to military high school students by eKnowledge and a group of National Football League and Major League Baseball athletes.

The package is endorsed by the Department of Defense and features content in a personalized, student-centered virtual learning environment in a single DVD. It in-cludes more than 11 hours of video instruction and 3,000 files of prep material. There is a fee of $17.55 for materials and shipping.

To order, visit www.eknowledge.com/milnews or call (951) 256-4076.

Child Care ProvidersCYSS Family Child Care is seeking enthusiastic home-care providers for chil-

dren four weeks to 12 years of age. Applicants should be 18 years or older and a spouse of an active-duty Soldier at Fort Lee assigned to quarters or an off-post day care home that has been licensed through the Commonwealth of Virginia. Providers accepted must complete an orientation and two-week training session.

The deadline to apply is April 12. Application packets are available at the Family Child Care office, building 10612, Yorktown Drive.

For details, call (804) 765-3787 or 734-3850.

Dental Clinic ClosureBull Dental Clinic and the dental section at Mosier Troop Medical Clinic on the

Ordnance Campus will not open until 10:30 a.m. on April 16. Clinic providers and staff will participate in a mandatory virtual symposium with the U.S. Army Dental Command.

For details, call (804) 734-9617.

Regimental Club ClosureThe Regimental Club will be closed April 16 due to a scheduled electrical out-

age to perform maintenance replacement of a switch at C and Sisisky Avenues. The maintenance work, which will take about eight hours, has a rain date of April 17.

Stress Management ClassACS Family Advocacy and the Exceptional Family Member programs will hold

a “Stress Management for Parents” seminar, April 16, 10:30-1:30 a.m., at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave.

The program will cover respite care, adult time outs and more. For details, call (804) 734-7353.

Free Summer Kickoff ConcertKickoff the summer with a positive, family friendly, Christian concert, May

11, 5 p.m., at Memorial Chapel. “Destination Worship” and “The Museum” will provide musical entertainment, and the comedy group “Team WordPlay” will per-form. Snacks and refreshments will be sold. The event is open to all.


Fort Lee will participate in the Prescription Drug Take Back Day activities set for April 27 nationwide. A collection point will be open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. just outside of the Kenner Army Health Clinic entrance that’s adjacent to the A Avenue parking lot.

All active duty military, reservists, fam-ily members, civilian employees, retirees and others can anonymously turn in prescription medication during the drives here or at other participating locations in the local area.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day ad-dresses one of America’s deadliest hazards – unused and/or outdated medications found in bathroom cabinets, kitchens and bedside ta-bles in nearly every home across the country.

Abuse of prescription drugs – whether it’s codeine from that last root canal or Vicodin for persistent back pain – stands as the sec-ond leading cause of accidental death across the nation (marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug problem). More than 7 mil-lion Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Overdoses and brain damage linked to long-term drug abuse killed an estimated 37,485 people in 2009, the latest year in which such data was tabulated, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Drugs now kill more people than mo-tor vehicle accidents in the U.S.,” said Maj. Clifton Dabbs, a physician and epidemiologist at the U.S. Army Public Health Command.

Furthermore, prescription drug use has in-creased over the years in the military. About 17 percent of service members reported mis-using prescription drugs, including stimulants (other than methamphetamine), tranquiliz-ers/muscle relaxers, sedatives/barbiturates, pain relievers, anabolic steroids and erectile dysfunction drugs, according to the 2008 Department of Defense Survey of Health-Related Behaviors.

As in the civilian population, pain reliev-ers were the most commonly misused/abused type of prescription drug across the military services and in the Army specifically. Dabbs said the abuse of opiates is becoming more prevalent across the Army as well. Opiate drugs are narcotic sedatives that depress activ-ity of the central nervous system, reduce pain and induce sleep. When misused, opiates can become deadly.

According to a 2011 SAMHSA report, more than 70 percent of people abusing pre-scription pain relievers got them through friends or relatives, a statistic that includes “raiding the family medicine cabinet.”

To help address this problem and fos-ter safe and healthy military communities, Army installations across the U.S. are once again partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency and state and local law enforcement offices for the semi-annual drive that encour-ages households to safely eliminate unneeded prescribed medications by turning them in for proper disposal.

“This event is a prime opportunity to raise community awareness, educate the Army Family on the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and help make military instal-lations a safer place to live and work,” said Mary Claiborne, Army Employee Assistance Program manager for Fort Lee. “During the previous National Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 29, more than 5,000 collection sites across the country accumulated and disposed of more than 488,000 pounds of unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs.”

The American public has turned in nearly 1 million tons of pills and medication since the launch of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day program.

The Fort Lee ASAP office is coordinating the local drive, and law enforcement person-nel from the Provost Marshal Office will be at the Kenner drop off location as prescribed by DEA protocols.

For those unable to make it to a collection location, unused or expired medicines can be safely discarded by mixing them with kitty litter or used coffee grounds; placing the mix-ture in a sealed plastic bag; and throwing it in your household trash.

The FDA recommends flushing as a means of disposal for a limited number of medica-tions – including Oxycontin, Demerol and Percocet – to prevent danger to people and pets in the home. Flushing these medicines will get rid of them right away and help keep your family and pets safe.

For more information on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day or to lo-cate an official collection point near you, visit the DEA website at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback.

– Public Health Command, KAHC and staff reports

Fort Lee Drug Take-Backset for April 27 at Kenner


WARRIORS

tasks such as a written exam and essay, and they answered questions in front of a board of senior NCOs.

Slindee, who has been se-lected for promotion to ser-geant first class, said the event was challenging overall, but he struggled most with the written exam and walking the distances between the events during the second day of competition.

“By midday, my dogs were barking!” he said via email. Most contestants covered at least 12 miles on the second day.

Ultimate Warrior, most of the competitors agreed, was physically demanding, but it was strenuous in other ways as well, said Essah.

“Mentally, it was very challenging,” he said, noting it was stressful because he didn’t know what to expect from event to event. “I think that’s the best way to simulate the stress of a combat envi-

ronment because we can nev-er predict what will happen.”

Comments made directly after the competition and on after action reviews indicated Ultimate Warrior more than fulfilled the goals to chal-lenge competitors and oper-ate smoothly.

“It was spectacular,” said Stepankiw moments after finishing the last event. “It was very well put together.”

Sims said that can be at-tributed to a dedicated sup-porting cast.

‘”They did an exceptional job,” he said of he numerous support personnel. “They took the vision of the com-manding general and myself and put that into an execu-tion that was a success for all of those who competed.”

The CASCOM titlehold-ers will now advance to the Training and Doctrine Command competition that is typically held in the sum-mer. The Soldier and NCO of the Year winners will ad-vance to the Army’s Best Warrior Competition that will take place at Fort Lee in October.

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Staff Sgt. Gregory Stepankiw, 59th Ord. Bde., dons protective gear at the training range complex during day two of the Ultimate Warrior Competition, April 2.

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Contributed PhotoArmy and Navy personnel from the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, await the start of an April 4 motorcycle safety check ride from Fort Lee to downtown Petersburg where the group ate lunch. The event focused on the “at-risk behaviors” that novice and even experienced riders need to be aware of as the weather gets warmer and more motorcycles and motorists hit the road. It was also an opportunity to ensure all riders were properly licensed, had the appropriate protective equipment and re-ceived the appropriate level of training from the Army’s Motorcycle Safety Foundation-sponsored training academies. “Additionally, it allowed our leadership, through the unit mentors, to access the riding abilities of our at-risk population,” said Capt. Terrance King, coordinator of the brigade’s Motorcycle Mentorship Program. “I think the event was a complete success because of the timing and the message. Just taking this short amount of time away from training and administrative duties to focus on safety is essential to a positive command climate and promotes good order and discipline.”

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BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Sequestration will have no effect on the drawdown in Afghanistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Saturday.

“(Sequestration) is an avalanche, not a light switch,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said in a round-table dis-cussion with members of the press traveling with him on his trip to Afghanistan.

The avalanche started March 1, he said, and is building momentum. “We’re consuming readiness with-out building it because we are taking the money that we would normally have used to build readiness of units that might deploy a year from now and we’ve had to apply it into our wartime operations,” Dempsey said. Additionally, the chairman said, the department is supporting commit-ments on the Korean Peninsula and the Persian Gulf.

“When you fence that off and fully fund it – and you have to fence it off, we’ve got young men and women out there in harm’s way and they will al-ways be fully funded – when you do that, though, the risk you take begins to accrue,” Dempsey said.

By 2014, the department will face medium-term problems in maintain-ing readiness, he said. “The problems

we’ve got are multiplying and will multiply over time,” Dempsey added.

“We will always do what we have to do to protect the nation and its inter-ests,” the chairman said. For example, he continued, the theater air defense system recently placed in Guam was costly, “but it never crossed our mind not to do it because we wanted to save the money.

“Money is not a factor when our national interests are threatened,” he said, “but readiness is something that has to be sustained over time.” The cost of requalifying certain service members, like pilots, due to interrup-tions to training can actually cost more than the training itself would have, the chairman noted.

“The one thing that I would never do – and I know (Defense) Secretary (Chuck) Hagel feels the same way – is we’re never going to deploy a service man or woman who’s not ready to de-ploy,” he said.

“Sequestration is not a risk to our national security at present,” the chair-man said. “ … But the uncertainty does make us less efficient (and) it sends a very negative message to our men and women who serve.”

The department will get through the readiness challenge, he said, but the next challenge could be retention. Service members won’t stay in the military if they can’t do their jobs, the chairman said.

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Free and open to the public, the gathering promises fun for youths and adults. Included among the day’s activities is a 10:30 a.m. performance by JTCC’s choral ensemble; an 11:30 a.m. Irish music, dance and blarney show; and line dancing at 1 p.m. with a group called the Spicy Divas.

In the Art of Learning tent, there will be fun experi-ments like What is Watt, an audience participation activity that will show how much electricity the body can produce, and POP! – a big bubble-making challenge. Kids can also erupt a volcano, make a rocket, create a tornado, pan for hidden treasures and so on.

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kind of here and there. I came here when I was 11. In the U.S., my mom had to get a job, and we stayed back in Colombia. She worked hard to get us here. It’s very different here because both men and women work. There is a lot of freedom. In Colombia you have freedom, but it’s very different than in the United States.”Why you joined the Army: “When I was little, and 9/11 happened (the same year she arrived to the U.S.), I saw the camaraderie and how everybody just came together. That’s when it started to interest me to fight for the freedoms we have.”Did the Army fulfill your expectations: “To be honest, I expected it to be a lot more strict. In some ways, it did kind of fail me. I do have that respect (for authority), and some Soldiers don’t have it. A lot of Soldiers don’t have the values.”What you know that you didn’t know prior to deployment: “That when you deploy, you have to actually depend upon the people you are with. You build more camaraderie. It’s like a family. Even if you have your problems, you’re going to work through them together so that everybody comes back safe.”Some qualities you admire in leaders: “Someone who can stand alone and make decisions when there is no guidance; some-one who is not afraid to stand up for what they believe; someone who can counsel you and prepare you to be in their shoes.”Qualities you admire in your fellow Soldiers: “That we can come together and get the work done..”What you would change about the Army: “Get rid of the toxic leaders.”Goals: “I’m trying to get promoted. If I make rank, I’ll stay longer, but I’ll probably reclassify into another MOS to increase my opportunities for advancement. If not, I will probably go back to school and start a fam-ily.”

– Compiled by T. Anthony Bell

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The U.S. Army Quartermaster School welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer L. Gray as the 11th regimental command sergeant major during an assumption of re-sponsibility ceremony here April 4.

“Command Sgt. Maj. Gray has deployed to dark, distant and dangerous places lead-ing troops in combat and supporting vic-tory at freedom’s frontier,” said Col. John O’Neil, QM School commandant. “It’s with great pride that we welcome him to the Quartermaster School and look for-ward to his leadership.”

The Thomaston, Ga., native comes to Fort Lee from the 501st Sustainment Brigade, Camp Carroll, Korea, where he served as the command sergeant major.

“Nearly 28 years ago it all started right here at Fort Lee as an advanced individual training student,” Gray said. “It is an hon-or to return and serve in this capacity and represent the nearly 42,000 Quartermaster Soldiers who are serving our Army.”

Gray is a graduate of Webster University with a Master of Arts degree in human

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His awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star (2nd award); Meritorious Service Medal (6th award), Army Commendation Medal (6th award); Army Achievement Medal (4th award); Good Conduct Medal (9th award); German Marksmanship Badge (silver) and Combat Action Badge.

The Quartermaster School trains ap-proximately 22,500 students annually, including nine enlisted career fields, five warrant officer specialties and the QM Basic Officer Leader Course. Training areas include aerial delivery, mortuary af-fairs, logistics, culinary and petroleum and water distribution.

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The Ordnance School women’s team and Quartermaster School men’s team were vic-torious in the inaugu-ral Quartermaster vs. Ordnance Basketball Showdown at MacLaughlin Fitness Center Saturday.

The QM School men defeated the Ord. School 46-44, and the Ord. School women took down their opponents 22-11.

The games, however, were part of something larger: it brought the troops together in a supportive and cohesive environment, said Command Sgt. Maj.

(LEFT) The Ordnance School’s Joe Walyhoar lays up a shot dur-ing his team’s game against the Quarter-master School Satur-day at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. The Ordnance School fell to the Quartermasters 46-44 in the inaugu-ral Quartermaster vs. Ordnance Basket-ball Showdown that featured men’s and women’s contests. (BOTTOM, LEFT) The Quartermaster School’s LaToya Noble gets in the lane and around an Ord. School defender during the women’s game. The QM women’s team fell to its opponent, 22-11. (BELOW) An Ordnance School guidon bearer revs up the Ordnance faithful during the men’s game.

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“We wanted to provide our young Soldiers with the opportunity to put their energies into something they like doing,” he said.

“I think there is a direct tie-in to how you discour-age negative behaviors such as sexual harassment and sexual assault.”

More than 1,500 bois-terous, screaming ad-vanced individual training students were on hand for the event.

The crowd also in-cluded most of the instal-lation leadership. Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general was

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“You can really feel the energy in the gym today.”

At the conclusion of the men’s game, Wyche presented trophies and plaques to the winners and runners-up.

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National Fire Protection Agency Standards require fire hydrants to be tested every five years.

With approximately 600 of them on the installation, Fort Lee firefighters are required to test more than 100 fire hydrants each year to ensure they work properly in the event they are needed.

Testing also allows foreign debris to be flushed from the water lines, which can be harm-ful to fire apparatus pumps.

During testing, firefighters will remove the caps and then

operate the hydrant to allow wa-ter to flow from each one. While this testing is in progress, the Fort Lee community should be aware of the following:

Firefighters will be working in close proximity to the roadway. Motorists are urged to slow down for their safety and the safety of the fire fighters.

Large amounts of water may be released onto the road-way. Again, motorists are urged to slow down as the water can pool and cause vehicles to hy-droplane.

During testing of hy-drants in your area, the water may become somewhat brown-ish due to sediment in the pipes being stirred from the larger than normal amount of wa-ter flowing through the main. If this occurs, simply run the

tap for approximately five min-utes and the water should clear. Avoid doing laundry for several hours while the hydrants are be-ing tested in your area.

Refer to the schedule to deter-mine when firefighters will be in your area to test the fire hy-drants.

If you have any questions concerning the testing program, contact the on-duty assistant chief at (804) 734-7950 or 734-6041.

Please keep in mind that test-ing may be delayed or resched-uled due to inclement weather.

As always, caution should be exercised anytime motorists or pedestrians see fire apparatus and emergency services person-nel working in close proximity to the roadways.

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April 15: Quartermas-ter Road (Adjacent to Recycling Center); Shop Road (Near Commissary)Helipad Area; Shop Road Gate AreaApril 16: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Street between A and C Avenue; A Avenue be-tween 1st Street and Si-sisky Boulevard; C Avenue between 1st Street and Sisisky Boulevard April 17: 4th Street be-tween A and C Avenue; 5th Street between A and C Avenue: A Avenue be-tween 3rd and 5th; Shop-pette Parking Lot AreaApril 18: Sisisky Boule-vard between gate and C Avenue; 5th Street be-tween C Avenue and the

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PINWHEELS FOR PREVENTION

Photos by Amy Perry(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Sgt. 1st Class Rob-ert Spitzer, HHC, CASCOM, shows his son Noah a pinwheel during the 2013 Pinwheel Garden Party here April 4 near the Lee Gate entrance to post. Pinwheels traditionally have been used as an uplifting symbol of happiness and childhood and were planted in recogni-tion of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Youth and adult participants planted 1,000 pinwheels this year. Several youngsters from the Child, Youth and School Services school-aged program were among the attendees.

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FLINGING INTO MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

Photos by Amy Perry(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) A’miyah Poindexter gets her face painted at the 2013 Month of the Military Child Spring Fling celebration Friday at the Child, Youth and School Services Campus. Hun-dreds of children from the CYSS programs and the Fort Lee community attended the event that fea-


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(RIGHT) A large group of Alpha Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion advanced in-dividual training students pose for a photo on the front steps of the Centre Hill Civil War Museum, Petersburg, during a March tour. (BELOW) Pvt. Keyondrau Cain, Pvt. Arkar Lwin, Spc. Emmanuel Delmundo and Pfc. Laythan Foster from Papa Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, give an enthusiastic thumbs up while participating in a community outreach cleanup project Saturday in the Battersea area of Petersburg. A total of 43 Papa Pirates participated in the neighborhood beautification effort.

(ABOVE) Army Logistics University students stand ready for scrubbing duties during a charity car wash fund raiser for the James House on Saturday in Hopewell. The James House is an outreach and education center for domestic violence and other family crisis issues with locations in Petersburg and Hopewell. The ALU team is also conducting a support drive for the facility in recognition of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (LEFT) First Sgt. Santos Godineaux from the 392nd Army Band per-forms with the City Point Brass during a late-March Music in Our Schools event in Hampton. Similar guest appearances by the Fort Lee band members took place throughout the past six weeks as part of the community outreach program that introduces off-post school children to the world of music per-formance while serving in the military.

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Staff Sgt. Shaun McKoy is congratulated by Capt. Dallas Ketchum and 1st Sgt. Lynn Gray, the command team of Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, during a 23rd QM Brigade Platoon Sergeant of the Year award cer-emony here April 4. McKoy competed against five other Soldiers for the honor. The Jamaican-born staff sergeant has served in the Army for nine years, and his previous assignments include a deployment to Iraq.


SAFETY | INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Karen SheffieldInstallation Safety Office

Cold and even winter-like temperatures seemed to have lingered a little longer this year, and prolonged heating requirements have resulted in an increase in the number of reports of indoor air quality problems.

Most Americans spend up to 90 per-cent of their time indoors, so indoor air quality is a major concern; it can impact the health, comfort, well being and pro-ductivity of building occupants.

Good indoor air quality depends on everyone in a building, so maintaining a good working relationship between facil-ity managers, supervisors and employees is very important. It is a shared responsi-bility.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Section 5(a)(1), otherwise known as the General Duty Clause, re-

quires employers to provide employees a safe and healthful work environment free of recognized hazards.

OSHA does not have a regulatory IAQ standard, but does provide guide-lines addressing the most common IAQ complaints. OSHA produced a guidance document on IAQ that provides recom-mendations on how to prevent and how to minimize problems quickly; it is called, “Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings.” The Environmental Protection Agency has also produced guidelines to assist build-ing occupants and managers with IAQ issues. It’s called, “An Office Building Occupants Guide to Indoor Air Quality.” Both documents provide great insights to managing IAQ issues.

Good indoor air quality is not easily defined; there are constantly changing factors that interact with and affect the

conditions of our indoor air quality. Some factors that contribute to the air

quality in a building may include sources of pollutants or odors; design, mainte-nance or operation of a building’s heat-ing, ventilation, air conditioning system; moisture and humidity; temperature, and occupant perceptions and susceptibilities. Air quality may be determined by the site or location of a building, its original de-sign, renovations, occupant densities and activities within the building.

To improve/maintain the air quality in your office, do the following:

-lems to your supervisor and facility man-ager immediately so they can be promptly and properly repaired.

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that can release harmful or bothersome odors or contaminants.

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visit their own primary health care pro-vider for evaluation. Supervisors will ensure these issues are investigated, as-sessed, and any problems found are ad-dressed for correction.

To request assistance with an IAQ problem, contact the Installation Safety Office or the Environmental Management Office. Insure your chain of command is aware of any IAQ problems and work with them to correct these issues prompt-ly and properly.

Tips to improve indoor air quality in the workplace


war memorial run

Suzanne FeigleyLt. Col. Steven Carozza, commander of the 16th Ordnance Battalion, leads a con-tingent of more than 300 Fort Lee Soldiers during the Virginia War Memorial’s 5k Run-Walk to Remember on Saturday in downtown Richmond. The annual event honors the sacrifices of U.S. service members past and present and pays tribute to the veterans and military families who represent a large segment of the com-monwealth’s overall population. The War Memorial organizers presented a certifi-cate of achievement to the 16 Ord. Bn. troops for their support of the event.

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Contributed PhotoThe Fort Lee Bulls won the 2013 Post-Season Basketball Tournament at Petersburg Vernon Johns Junior High School on March 23. The team – coached by Retired Chief Warrant Officer Elisha Morris III – came back from the loser’s bracket to meet the undefeated Petersburg Beavers and beat them twice to earn the cham-pionship title. The Bulls beat the Beavers 22-14 and 30-10 in the two games. Team members are Tavian Morris, Michael Jones, Nicholas Surley, James Custis, Joshua Alexander, Reese Wilson, Alex Fritz and Kentrell Brown. Assistant Coach Sgt. 1st Class Johnathan Fritz is also pictured.

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Hinves implied that she was passive in her response to the Airman’s presence in the room. She explained that her unit was steeped in a culture that tolerated sexual harassment so she dealt with it frivolously.

“I just learned how to suck it up, make a joke out of it and overlook it,” she said, noting that it was more important for her to fit in with unit members.

Still, she was not friends with this particular Airman and questioned why he was there but not to the point that she was alarmed.

“I didn’t feel threat-ened,” she said. “I didn’t feel any danger. I never knew this could happen.”

Catching her unaware, recalled Hinves, the Airman became aggres-sive.

“He started to touch me, and then he raped me,” she said. “Imagine if you’re raped. You would like to kick him in the (scrotum) or poke his eyeballs out; you’re like fighting back.”

But Hinves didn’t fight back. The act itself sucked the will right out of her. Defenseless against her larger, more powerful at-tacker, she said she felt her soul leave her body and fo-cused on room furnishings to shield her from further agony and pain.

“I just left my body, and just kind of focused on the cabinet,” she said. “It was a closet cabinet.

“To this day, I can’t sleep with the closet door open because it triggers me ...”

The triggers weren’t the only issue Hinves had to deal with in the aftermath.

She said the lack of sup-port, ostracism and harass-ment among unit members was tormenting and indig-nant.

“I lived in the barracks and people were knocking on my door saying ‘Why are you doing this?’” she said.

If that wasn’t enough, the alleged perpetrator was allowed to participate in an Airman of the Quarter board even though he was under investigation, said Hinves.

Furthemore, the investi-gation and legal proceed-ings that followed lasted a year. And after all that, the case was thrown out. Hinves said she did every-thing she was supposed to do to bring her attacker to justice, but her efforts were thwarted by a commander who had been in the posi-tion only four days.

“He said, ‘We’re going to drop this case because I don’t think he was quite gentlemanly, but there’s not enough reason to pros-ecute,’” she said. “I didn’t realize that was an option.”

Indeed, it is. According to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, com-manders reserve the right as a convening authority to essentially overturn a con-viction, order a rehearing, reduce a sentence or dis-miss charges.

In light of several high-profile sexual assault cas-es in which convictions were either set aside or reduced, the Department of Defense is calling for a Congressional review and proposed changes to convening authority pro-visions. One proposed change would take away the convening authority’s power to set aside a con-

viction for crimes such as sexual assault.

Hinves expressed a sense of encouragement in many of the changes taking place with regard to sexual harassment and sexual assault issues. She cited increased training, awareness and scrutiny of cases. She also said no amount of policy change is as critical as the people charged with supporting them.

“What we can all do is,” she said, using the most basic supposition, “is when somebody re-ports it, you don’t have to believe it. Let the law

determine what’s right.”Lastly, Hinves said trust

in the system is the key to how effective policies re-ally are.

“I urge you, no matter what the story,” she said, “if somebody comes to you in an assault case or a rape case, take them very seriously because it takes an incredible courage to talk about this.”

Maj. Lillian Berry, ALU’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and SAAC organizer said by inviting Hinves, she hoped to provide audience members the opportunity to examine the merits of the case from several standpoints.

“Leaders should know survivor rights as they per-

tain to sexual assault and make sure that they use all resources to take care of the survivor,” she said. “In the case of Jessica, her leadership failed to tend to her needs and the climate established allowed her to be re-victimized emotion-ally and psychologically by members of the unit.

“Also, because the unit had preconceived ideas that the perpetrator was a good Airman, they were less inclined to offer the support Jessica needed. It is not the command’s job to investigate or pass judgment, but is their re-sponsibility to safeguard the rights of all parties involved and foster a healthy climate.”

Finally, Berry said the

event promoted open and honest discussion on a subject that is a source of discomfort for some and even taboo for others. She said she thinks the Army is taking a hard look at how it treats the issue and that’s an indication things could improve.

“The Army is taking steps to acknowledge our shortfalls, look at the hard truth and attack the issue,” she said. “This year ‘The Invisible War’ became a mandatory training tool, even though it does not paint the military in gen-eral in a positive light, and I think that says a lot about how dedicated the Army is about exposing the issue so we can solve it.”

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WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change military law so that commanders cannot overturn major convictions, according to a written statement released by the secre-tary’s office Monday.

Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice currently gives power to “convening authorities,” or command-ers, to set aside a conviction or decrease punishment following a court-martial, although convening authorities cannot change a “not guilty” verdict or increase a sentence.

Under the secretary’s proposed chang-es, a convening authority would no longer have the option of setting aside a convic-tion for major offenses such as sexual as-sault. The accused will continue to have

the right to appeal the conviction. Also, convening authorities would be required to explain in writing any changes made to the findings or sentences of a court-martial.

“These changes, if enacted by Congress, would help ensure that our mil-itary justice system works fairly, ensures due process, and is accountable,” the secretary wrote in the statement. “These changes would increase the confidence of service members and the public that the military justice system will do justice in every case.”

His proposal has the full support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the service secretaries, Hagel said. “I look forward to working with Congress on these propos-als and others to improve accountability for these crimes,” he added.

Hagel ordered a review of Article 60 in March after convening authority Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, the 3rd Air Force

commander, overturned the sexual assault conviction of Air Force Lt. Col. James Wilkerson. Last year, a panel of military officers found Wilkerson guilty in court-martial proceedings at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The judge sentenced him to a year in prison and dismissal from the Air Force.

Franklin was the convening authority for the court-martial and reviewed the fin-ished case and sentence. The general used his Article 60 authority to dismiss the charges against Wilkerson, who returned to service and was reassigned.

Defense officials speaking to report-ers on background Monday said the pro-posed changes to Article 60 are not based on that case alone, but are part of a range of comprehensive actions the department has taken and will take related to sexual assault in the military.

Hagel acknowledged in his statement that despite the efforts of senior leaders throughout the department, the crime of sexual assault “is damaging this institu-tion.”

Thousands of victims in DOD, both male and female, have seen their lives and careers upended by sexual assault, Hagel said.

“And that is unacceptable,” he said in his statement. “The current situation should offend every single service mem-ber and civilian who, like me, is proud of their association with the United States military.”

The secretary said he is reviewing oth-er options to strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention and response ef-forts, and he will announce his decisions soon.

“Consistent with the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, I will soon be naming individuals to sit on indepen-dent panels to review and assess the sys-tems used to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate crimes involving sexual as-sault, and judicial proceedings of sexual assault cases,” Hagel said. “I will close-ly review their recommendations when complete.”

The secretary said he’s committed to taking steps that bring about tangible change and real results.

“Addressing the problem of sexual as-sault will remain a top priority for the department’s leaders for as long as this crime continues to hurt our people and weaken the force,” Hagel said.

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SAN ANTONIO – Get set to be enter-tained by “Ready and Resilient,” the 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show.

The 75-minute song-and-dance produc-tion by active duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers uses music to put an entertaining spin on how troops and their families maintain readiness and the coping skills – resiliency – that ensures their success at home and during deploy-ments.

“We had to take a good look at what makes troops and their families ready and resilient, and what mechanisms the coun-try and the world in general are offering to help with resilience,” said Soldier Show Artistic Director Victor Hurtado. The show will be presented at Fort Lee’s MacLaughlin Fitness Center on June 27.

“This year’s production is very much

about illustrating not only ways to get away and be resilient, but also overarch-ing solutions to certain issues that are fac-ing the military today, like (the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program), Gold Star, Blue Star and Survivor Outreach Services,” Hurtado further explained.

The show’s troops are focused on ac-complishing the mission and providing quality entertainment at the same time.

“The material makes sense with the messaging, and it also makes sense to them,” Hurtado said of the 15 Soldier-performers and seven Soldier-technicians who comprise the cast and crew. “We’re also going to be entertaining. We’re going to be singing songs just because they are on the radio.”

Hurtado believes this cast has the ability to outperform many of its predecessors.

“There is no comparison, but what I will say is that there is a huge amount of

promise in this group,” Hurtado said. “And I never use the word ‘promise’ lightly. Promise and potential are two different things.

“Potential is what allows you to pre-pare,” he explained. “Promise is what opens up the doors.”

Hurtado promises there is something for everyone who watches the show. Tributes are paid to the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 75th anni-versary of “God Bless America,” the 60th anniversary of the Armistice of the Korean War, and the 50th anniversary of the be-ginning of the Vietnam War. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the modern era of the U.S. Army Soldier Show.

“Every American, military-affiliated or not, will be able to see themselves in the show,” Hurtado said. “The fact that the show is entertaining someone is already taking them away (from their mindset), but the messaging is going to inspire. We know they are coming to be entertained, but further, the content in the show is de-signed to hopefully be a time-released pool of inspiration.”

He is convinced this cast is perfectly suited for that role.

“This is not a cast of characters,” Hurtado said. “This is a cast with character. I tell them that everything that makes them a pain in the neck is everything that makes them amazing performers. They are very giving and generous. Unless I’m off on my obser-vations, which I don’t think I am, they are a generous performing cast. They are not in-trospective or doing it for themselves.

“I think nearly every single one of them understands what it is to leave everything you have on that stage, and then get back on the bus and be resilient so that you have more to leave at the next place. There is def-initely a good variety of vocal instruments, character and a general overwhelming de-sire to leave something with the audience. They are really embracing the messaging, as well. They really are.”

Hurtado does not want to reveal too much about the show, insisting this is one not to miss.

“The mechanism is really brilliant, so if we give too much of it away, they are going to be expecting it,” Hurtado said. “Arguably and humbly, I will say this is going to probably go down as one of the more well thought-out shows, and there are a lot of reasons for it.”

Keith DesboisCASCOM Public Affairs

Throughout their careers, military food service profes-sionals strive to learn new skills and develop their abilities. The Quartermaster School, part of the Combined Arms Support Command, is in the process of assessing its Soldiers’ skills to enhance developmental opportu-nities and help ease the transition from a military to civilian career through professional credential-ing programs.

As part of the QM School, the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence developed a cre-dentialing program as a way of

joining the job skills used daily by Soldiers in dining facilities with an accredited certification program. Experience would be transferable to college associate degree credits through an ap-prenticeship sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation and the Culinary Institute of America.

The JCCoE credentialing pro-cess builds on education geared toward obtaining a degree in food service or hotel manage-ment and enables the Soldier to create a foundation for higher-level learning. The food service credentialing program combines theoretical and practical class-room instruction into an on-the-

job training apprenticeship. The curriculum focuses on basic and advanced principles of food pro-duction and hands-on experi-ence.

To be eligible for ACF accred-itation, service members must complete 4,000 hours of on-the-job training in 10 areas of food production and performance. The Soldier is required to maintain a logbook to document work hours in each of the areas, with super-visors monitoring and validating the training. The final require-ment to obtain Chef Certification upon completion of the required hours is passing a written exam.

The program is offered at five installations – forts Hood, Bragg,

Drum, Stewart and Campbell. This credentialing opportunity is open to all food service Soldiers at the select Installations. There

are currently 554 Soldiers en-rolled in the program.

Credentialing, training opportunities help military chefs excel

Keith DesboisMilitary chefs develop their skills to support the feeding of hungry service members. A program offered by the Joint Culi-nary Center of Excellence allows them to apply work experience toward college credits.

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Soldier Show puts entertaining spin on readiness, resilience


KENNER CONNECTION | SPRING ALLERGIES

Blair Cho, RN, BSN Family Medicine Clinic

Spring time is here and it has brought with it a blan-ket of yellow pollen and a plague of seasonal allergy symptoms.

Seasonal allergies are one of the most common medical problems that typically occur during the warmer months of the year.

With the blooms of spring come symptoms like congestion, sneezing, run-ny nose and watery eyes. Knowing how to combat the symptoms of allergies can help every person to enjoy the warm tempera-tures, sunny skies and the

beauty of spring. If you know that you

usually suffer from sea-sonal allergies, begin tak-ing allergy medications before the pollen count in-creases and your symptoms worsen. Some examples of these medications are oral antihistamines such as Claritin and Zyrtec, decon-gestants such as Sudafed, nasal sprays such as Afrin, and combination medica-tions such as Claritin-D. Each of these medications can be bought over-the-counter at your local phar-macy or store.

Although you’ll be tempted to throw open the windows and let the fresh

air in, keep doors and win-dows closed to prevent pol-len from entering and set-tling in your home.

Rain helps to clear pol-len from the air, so it’s best to plan outdoor activities for after a rainstorm. Stay indoors on dry and windy days.

Wearing a mask while doing yard work like cut-ting the grass or pulling weeds will help keep pol-len and allergens from ir-ritating your sinuses.

Changing clothing im-mediately after spending time outdoors will help eliminate any unnecessary irritation. Using high-ef-ficiency filters to keep the air inside your home and car clean will further help reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Vacuuming often will keep any pollen that has

settled inside the home from continuing to bother allergy-sufferers. Use the clothes dryer and don’t hang laundry outside to dry. Pollen will collect on it and cause your allergies to flare.

Another way to decrease your allergy symptoms is to rinse your sinuses daily.Your local pharmacy has over-the-counter simple saline solutions that you spray into your nostrils, or you can buy a neti pot, which is another form of sinus irrigation device. If using a neti pot, you should use distilled water to irrigate.

Talk to your primary care manager about any allergy medications, over-the-counter or prescribed, you are taking as they may interact with other medica-tions.

TRICARE beneficiaries living in the United States now have a new weapon in their fight to kick the to-bacco habit. Tobacco cessation medi-cations are now covered through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery program. Prescribed medications are available to beneficiaries who are 18 years or older but not eligible for Medicare.

Though a limited number of cessa-tion medications have previously been available in military hospitals and clinics, beneficiaries trying to kick the habit can now get a wide range of gums, pills, lozenges, patches or nasal sprays delivered free through safe, convenient TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery.

Those same medications also should be available soon, also at no cost, through most military clinics and hospitals. As always, patients with a prescription should check ahead for availability of medications and to see if their military facility requires par-ticipation in a cessation program or class.

“This is an important step in mov-ing from health care to health through a comprehensive TRICARE tobacco cessation program,” said Dr. Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and director of TRICARE Management Activity. “When troops smoke, it diminishes their ability to participate in physical activity and, of course, increases the chance of respiratory disease.”

Tobacco cessation is one of the pri-mary targets for the new Operation Live Well campaign, which also ad-dresses weight management and other substance abuse issues. “We must dedicate time and effort to building a fit and ready force and making sure that our beneficiaries, even after they retire, live long and healthy lives,” said Woodson.

TRICARE already offers face-to-face counseling benefits and live “coaching” assistance through toll free numbers in all three U.S. TRICARE regions. An award-winning DoD quit tobacco website at www.Ucanquit2.org offers a multitude of resources in-

cluding a 24/7 live chat feature. The site is also available to military vet-erans through collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

A Code of Federal Regulations final rule, effective March 29, autho-rizes TRICARE to implement a more comprehensive program that includes the smoking cessation medications as well as quit tobacco counseling via a toll free phone line. The quit line will take time to put in place, but the pre-scription medications are now avail-able through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery for eligible beneficia-ries living in the U.S.

There is an annual limit of two quit attempts under the new program. A third quit attempt may be covered per year with physician justification and preauthorization. For more on covered medications and the TRICARE cessation program, visit www.tricare.mil/quittobacco. For more on Operation Live Well, visit www.militaryonesource.mil/olw.

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Under the Army Claims System, there are generally two reasons a claim is paid – either a government employee acted negligently in caus-ing damage or there is a loss direct-ly related to the service of a Soldier or DoD civilian employee. Losses that are incident to service are gov-erned by the Personnel Claims Act.

Under the PCA, claimants can be reimbursed for loss or damage inci-dent to their service that is caused by “extraordinary hazards," which include “fire, flood, hurricane, and other unusual occurrences, or by theft or vandalism.” If a loss isn't caused by one of these hazards it won't be covered under the PCA.

Last week, the “It’s the Law” column focused on the definition of "unusual occurrence" and gave examples of common incidents people sometimes erroneously consider unusual. The weather fre-quently creates circumstances that seem to be unusual. Fortunately, the Army Claims Pamphlet, DA Pam 27-162, provides clear guidance in most situations.

Damage to private property on the installation that is caused by severe weather conditions is not always considered an unusual oc-

currence. Claims for such damage may not be paid. It depends on how severe the severe weather really was and whether such weather is unusual for the given location.

For instance, a claim for dam-age sustained during a hailstorm will not normally be considered a result of an unusual occurrence. While not frequent, hailstorms are not that unusual. An exception-ally severe storm, however, with baseball-sized hail is unusual and would likely be the basis for a valid claim.

Another example would be a Soldier who files a claim for dam-age caused by snow that slid off the roof of his on-post quarters and col-lapsed the top of his vehicle. Such a claim at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, would likely be denied. Everyone in Alaska should know the danger posed by snow sliding off of roofs. It is not an unusual occurrence in Alaska. The same claim at Fort Lee, however, might be paid. Such a large amount of snow is unusual for this area and could form the basis for a valid claim. The real question for the Fort Lee Soldier would be whether, despite the fact the heavy snow was unusual, he

was negligent in not identifying the possible risk in parking so close to his quarters.

The same analysis applies to damage caused by high winds. In areas where they are frequent, and especially in places with a lot of sandy soil, damage to a vehi-cle caused by blowing winds will likely not be considered unusual. If, however, extraordinarily high winds occurred on a particular occasion, and caused "unusual" damage, such as driving a pebble through a windshield or blowing a dumpster into a parked vehicle, it could be the basis for a valid claim.

By far, the most common adverse weather conditions encountered are rainstorms. Unless the rain causes flooding, the water usually does not cause damage resulting in a claim. The lightning, power surges, or power failures that come with the rainstorm sometimes create circumstances that may result in a valid claim. But the circumstances are very limited

For questions about a potential claim, contact the Fort Lee Claims Office at (804) 765-1520.

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Info that’s good to know before winds blowSince 2008 when the pro-

gram started, 56 Soldiers have earned various levels of ACF certified chef status.

Another opportunity for service members to earn credit-hours was during the annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event hosted by JCCoE in March. For 2013, nearly 200 service members took part in the training exercise, which included individual and team activities and had more than 500 evaluated events.

By combining the cu-linary training event with credentialing opportunities, JCCoE provided service members another way to de-velop as professionals.

“Earning medals during the event meant valuable points toward credentialing opportunities,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Charles H. Tally, Jr., Advanced Food Service Training Division chief. “For the more ad-vanced categories, earning

a gold medal could mean achieving enough credit-hours to only need a written exam to gain an ACF accred-itation.”

Two eligible candidates took the written exam during the culinary event this year and are on their way to receiv-ing certifications as Certified Pastry and Sous Chefs.

CASCOM is respon-sible for training more than 180,000 students annually through 541 courses taught by the Ordnance, Quartermaster and Transportation schools, Soldier Support Institute and Army Logistics University. It is a major subordinate organization of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.

The credentialing initiative is in support of a Presidential Task Force on veteran em-ployment opportunities. The task force’s focus is on pro-moting civilian credentialing for service members to en-hance their employment pos-sibilities when they leave the military.

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Spring Cleanup | April 8-12

Fort Lee’s annual Spring Cleanup Week concludes April 12, and post leaders have asked for maximum participation. The week is a collective effort that supports the installation’s environmental program by clearing leaves, trash and other debris and reducing the harmful surface runoff that can eventually enter the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Information and maps of unit cleanup areas were distributed.

Pre-School Story Hour | Wednesday

The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library hosts a pre-school Story Hour every Wednesday, 10:30-

11:30 a.m. The next two sessions are April 17 and 24. Pre-registration is required. Participants should arrive early since there is limited seating. The library is located on the 2nd floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 34th Street.

For details and sign-up, call (804) 765-8095.

Right Arm Night | April 19

Family and MWR offers a time for bosses to relax and build camaraderie off duty with their “right arm” throughout the year. Right Arm Night will be hosted at the Regimental Club, April 19, beginning at 4 p.m. Snacks and pool will be available at no charge with drink specials.


Day of Prayer Breakfast | April 23

The annual National Day of Prayer

Breakfast observance is set for April 23, 7 a.m., at the Lee Club.

Retired Maj. Gen. Bob Dees, whose mili-tary assignments include the 2nd Infantry Division commander in South Korea, will be the featured speaker.

The event is open to all, but seating is lim-ited. Free tickets are being distributed through unit and organization chains of command.

For details, call (804) 734-6814 or email [email protected].

Earth, Safety Events | April 23

While the annual Earth and Safety Day observance has been cancelled due to budget constraints, two of its regu-lar features will still be offered. Child safety seat checks will be conducted by experts from the Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services, April 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the Post Exchange parking lot.

Free tree seedlings also will be avail-

able at the event. Trees also will be giv-en away April 23, 9 a.m. – noon, at the Regional Archaeological Curation facil-ity behind the Quartermaster and U.S. Army Women’s museums.


392nd Army Band | April 26

The Fort Lee 392nd Army Band will perform in concert, April 26, 5:45 p.m., at Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s Headquarters Unit of the Petersburg National Battlefield, 1001 Pecan Ave., Hopewell.

The free concert is sponsored by the City of Hopewell and the National Park Service.

The band will play music inspired by President Abraham Lincoln. Participants are requested to bring a lawn chair and snacks. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Hopewell High School.


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Pediatric Self-Care | May 2

The Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic will of-fer its monthly self-care and group prac-tice class, May 2, 6-7 p.m., at the Kenner Army Health Clinic.

Participants will learn how to obtain a card that allows them to receive over-the-counter medications from the pharmacy without an appointment, and they’ll find out how to access the health care team 24/7 among other topics. Light refreshments will be served, and children are permitted.


Softball Intramurals | April 29 - May 6

The Family and MWR Sports Office is organizing a 16-inch softball intramural tournament, April 29 - May 6. The coach-es’ first meeting is set for April 25, 4 p.m., at MacLaughlin Fitness Center, building 4320.

Teams should submit an entry form to the Sports Office by April 25. Participation in the free event is open to active-duty mil-itary and family members.


6th Annual Bowfishing Tournament | May 5

Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation will hold its 6th Annual Bowfishing Tournament, May 5, 9:30 a.m., on Hogs Island Wildlife Refuge in Surry County. The cost is $10 per competitor.

Transportation is available and will depart from building 15014, 5th Street, at 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m.

The three competitive categories are blind doubles, family doubles and biggest fish. Participants must have a freshwater fishing license, a picture ID and bowfish-ing gear with no broad heads. The location is isolated; a lunch and insect repellant is recommended.

For details, call (804) 765-2212..

Kayaking on the Appomattox | May 8, 22

Kayaking on the Appomattox River, co-ordinated by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation, begins May 8, 5:30 p.m. All equipment will be supplied with a trip map at Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights upon arrival. Cost is $12 per session.

Participants must register at least two days prior to the session. Kayaking will be offered twice a month through September. The next six dates are May 8 and 22, June 5 and 19, July 10 and 24.


Fort Lee Paintball / Ongoing

Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation offers paintball, a fun outdoor team activ-ity. Rental packages are $25 for groups of six to nine. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. The rental fee in-cludes a marker (gun), hopper, a CO2 tank and fill-ups, a mask, loader case and 500 paintballs. Players must be 12 or older and a liability waivers must be signed prior to participation. Personal markers are wel-come but will be calibrated to field rules.

It is open Monday-Friday by appointment only. For weekends, call for availability. For details, call (804) 765-2212 or 765-2210.

Horseback Riding | Ongoing

Horseback riding sessions are of-fered twice a month by Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation. Riding locations are in Dinwiddie County and Battlefield Park.

The cost varies per session – from $20-$50 per rider. The next three sessions are April 20, May 4 and 18. Expert rides are available by appointment only. All sessions are weather permitting and begin at 1 p.m.


Winner for Life | Ongoing

Winner for Life, initiated by the Family and MWR Sports Office, offers a practical approach to weight loss though healthier food choices and physical and mental ac-tivities. The program starts with a goal agreement and a weight and blood pres-sure review, April 11, 1-6 p.m., at the McLaughlin Fitness Center. Two partici-pants who lose the most weight from April to August will earn prizes.


Baseball and T-ball Registration | April 15-30

Baseball and T-ball registration for youth ages 4-15 will be held April 15-30, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the CYSS office,

building 10612. For ages 4-5, the cost is $20 for military, DoD civilians and con-tractors; $30 for non-DoD civilians. For ages 6-12, the fee is $45 and $55. A cur-rent sports physical and birth certificate must be provided at registration. Coaches are needed as well.

The first meeting for coaches is May 7 and the parents meeting is May 14, 6 p.m., at the Post Field House.


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Kindergarten Registration | April 11-12

Prince George County Public Schools will conduct kindergarten registration, April 11-12 and April 15-17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the school the child will attend.

To register, the child should be 5 years old by Sept. 30. Documents needed before the child may begin school are a birth cer-tificate, Social Security number, physical examination with certificate of immuniza-tions and proof of residency.

Register your child even if all docu-ments are not available.


Volksmarch | April 13 Lee Lepus Volksverband will conduct a

free five- and 10-kilometer volksmarch – a walk/hike – April 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at The Millworks (Midlothian Mine Park), 521 Coalfield Road, Midlothian.

Pets are allowed, but the trail is difficult for strollers. No wheelchairs are permitted.


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The Hopewell/Prince George Friends of the Library will host a performance by the Fort Lee Playhouse Top Hats, April 13, 2 p.m., at the Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St. The Top Hats are in demand throughout the Tri-Cities as they bring lively tunes and showbiz pizzazz to their performances.

The event, which concludes the library’s spring concert series, is free and open to the public with refreshments and door prizes.


Harp-Guitar Concert | April 13

Stephen Bennett, a premiere harp-guitar performer, will present a concert of original music, April 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, 515 Scotland St., Williamsburg. The program will feature music ranging from rollicking to reflective.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library

and students, and $10 for those under 17. For reservations and details, call (757)

259-4070.

Coin Show | April 13-14The Central Virginia Coin Club will host

a Coin Show, April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and April 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester.

The event will feature exhibits, coin raf-fles, buying, selling and trading, and is open to all ages. Free admission and parking.


Backyard Wildlife | April 13

Children can get an up-close look at owls, opossums, turtles and snakes to learn about animal behavior, diets and habitats, April 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Road, Chesterfield.

This program is recommended for ages 4-10.

For details and registration, call (804) 751-2275.

NARFE | April 17Petersburg Chapter 28, National Active

and Retired Federal Employees will hold its monthly meeting, April 17, 10:30 a.m., at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 1769 S. Sycamore Street, Petersburg.

A representative from Beltone Hearing Aids will speak and provide information on how to know if you need a hearing aide, how hearing is tested, the grades of hear-ing aids and what you can expect if you wear a hearing aide.


Firehouse Theatre | April 18 - May 11

“Time Stands Still” by Donald Margulies will be presented by the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St., Richmond, April 18 - May 11. The play tells the story of a photo-journalist and a foreign correspondent who are trying to find happiness in the aftermath of covering the war in Iraq.

The performances are Thursday-Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for mili-tary. On April 26 and May 3, there will be a Q&A session with the actors, photojournal-

ists who have covered the war and Soldiers who have toured the Middle East.

For reservations, call (804) 355-2001.

New Library Hours | Ongoing

The Prince George Library, 209 E. Cawson Ave., Hopewell, has new operat-ing hours. The schedule reflects the cur-rent use of the library and the results of a recent survey.

The hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and closed on Sunday.


Area Camp Fair | April 20

A Camp Fair featuring representa-tives from camps across the region will be held April 20, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., at the Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond.

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Afternoon Tea & Tour | April 24

An Afternoon Tea & Tour at historic Berkeley Plantation is set for April 24 and will feature costumed guides in 18th-cen-tury clothing. The cost is $25 per person and reservations are required. The 1726-era plantation is located between Richmond and Williamsburg off Route 5 at 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City.

For reservations and details, call 1 (888) 466-6018 or visit www.berkeleyplantation.com.

Book Discussion | April 24

“Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder,” a book by child advocacy expert Richard Louv, will be discussed April 24, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road, Midlothian. The book directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today’s children to trends such as the rise in obesity, attention disorders and depression.

To register, visit library.chesterfield.gov or call (804) 751-2275.

Latin American Arts Festival | April 27

A Latin American arts and culture fes-tival of children’s books and literacy will be held April 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd., Richmond.

The event will feature art activities, car-nival games, stories, Mexican food and a puppet show on Galería Movimiento, a mobile art gallery from the Virginia Center of Latin American Art. There will be bi-lingual Spanish-English story times, and participants can learn about Flamenco and salsa dancing and make a drum and a gui-tar.


Boy Scout Troop Reunion | May 3-5

Boy Scout Troop 175, a long-time scouting presence in the Petersburg com-munity, is having its 55th anniversary re-union, May 3-5, at Camp Finley Albright.

Troop 175 is sponsored by Second Presbyterian Church, Petersburg. All friends and alumni are encouraged to attend to renew old acquaintances and to meet the young men who are in line to become the Troop’s 98th, 99th, and 100th Eagle Scouts.

For details, email Scoutmaster Allen

Harville at [email protected].

Gang Prevention Forum | May 4

A gang prevention and awareness com-munity forum will be held May 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Hopewell High School.

Sponsored by a number of local and Commonwealth law enforcement and governmental agencies, school systems, coalitions of churches and other commu-nity organizations, the forum will include information on gang trends locally and statewide, signs of gang activity, warning signs for parents and prevention strategies.

A free lunch and child care will be pro-vided.

Spring Family Safety Fair | May 7

A Spring Family Safety Fair, sponsored by Richmond Alarm Company, is set for May 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond. Participants at the free event can meet fire fighters, police, EMS and McGruff, the crime dog – and tour the Life-Evac helicopter, Chesterfield Mobile Command Center and much more.


150th Anniversary of Chancellorsville | May 3-5

The 150th Anniversary of the battle of Chancellorsville will be observed May 3-5 by Spotsylvania County during a heritage weekend at the county’s courthouse. As the ”Crossroads of the Civil War,” the area witnessed 30,000 casualties in the battle.

There will be two full-scale reenact-ments and “living history” events, a crafts fair, fireworks, music of the period, a com-memoration dinner, and numerous other activities designed to enhance awareness of this significant historical milestone.

For details, visit www.battleofchancellorsville.com.

Blood Drive | May 10A community blood drive will be host-

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