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County says thanks with Veterans Day Ceremony Stafford County will host a special ceremony Friday, Nov. 8, to honor veterans at the Armed Services Memorial. Stafford resident and 22-year Army veteran Matt Brown has been invited to place the wreath to honor and recognize veterans and their service. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Ron Christmas is the keynote speaker, according to a news release. “Mr. Brown and Gen. Christmas are examples of the type of outstanding citizen veterans whose selflessness and generosity enrich our community,” said Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Gary Snellings, Hartwood District. “Not only
did they serve their country, both overcoming injuries, they have volunteered in their communities and given their time to others.” Brown served in the Army from the Vietnam War to Operation Desert Shield. He was exposed to Agent Orange and received wounds to his left eye and right leg. He has volunteered through his church, Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, and helped numerous veterans with the complex process of applying for veterans benefits. Additionally, he helped keep our country safe by working for Homeland Security.
Christmas is the founder of the National Museum of the Marine Corps, former president of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and a member of the Stafford Armed Services Memorial Commission. Gen. Christmas served in the Marine Corps for 34 years. He received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism and a Purple Heart medal in the Battle for Hue City in the Vietnam War. A Color Guard from the Stafford Sheriff ’s Office will present the colors. Stafford Sheriff ’s Office chaplain and Marine Corps veteran Ron Thayer will offer the
Stafford schools honoring veterans in November Stafford County Public Schools will be recognizing the devotion of its veterans and current military families at several events, mainly Friday Nov. 8. At 8 a.m. Nov. 8, veteran staff members will gather at the flagpole at the Alvin York Bandy Administrative Complex Central Office. Rocky Run Elementary hosts a veterans reception and assembly beginning at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Park Ridge Elementary School hosts its annual Veterans Day program at 9 a.m. Nov. 13. Veterans and staff will be recognized in a parade of service by branch before posting colors, a news release noted.
Each grade level will perform a patriotic song. Widewater Elementary will have a Veterans Day celebration at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8. Veterans will parade into the activity room and thanked for their service. The choir will lead school in two patriotic songs. North Stafford High hosts a reveille at the flagpole with all AFJROTC cadets with recognition and presentation of gifts to veterans at 7:25 a.m. Nov. 8 Hartwood Elementary School will host a breakfast and social for active duty and veteran military and family members of students on Nov. 8, along
with a flag-raising ceremony. The flag flew over the US Capital and is dedicated to those Hartwood family members that have honorably served our country. Hampton Oaks Elementary School will be hosting a Veterans and Family Breakfast and veterans parade Nov. 8, with a performance from the Military Brass Quartet and veterans will be reading to classrooms. The event is not open to the public. Margaret Brent and Grafton Village elementary schools will be displaying photos of military families on an honor wall throughout November.
invocation. And Mountain View High School senior Sydney Glyver will sing the National Anthem. The Veterans Day ceremony, out of deference to other local observations, takes place on at 10:00 a.m. Nov. 8 at the memorial located on the west side of the campus of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Bricks purchased since Memorial Day have been installed and will be available for viewing. Bricks are still available and may be ordered by visiting www.staffordcountyva.gov.
Schools recognized for military family support One-third of Stafford County Public Schools now hold a Purple Star designation from the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact for Military Children. The council awarded 2019 Purple Star Designation to Winding Creek, Hampton Oaks, Rockhill, and Widewater Elementary Schools. Park Ridge, Conway, Rocky Run, and Kate Waller Barrett Elementary Schools, Stafford Middle School and Colonial Forge High School currently hold Virginia Purple Star Designation. The Virginia Purple Star Designation applies to military-friendly schools that demonstrate a major commitment to students and families connected to the nation’s military.
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freedom but also on living veterhen I was a student ans. It’s also not uncommon for in Scotland nearly veterans to wear their service 40 years ago, I medals to church. went to a church near where It was on a Remembrance I lived in Edinburgh. It was Sunday after church when called Hope Park/Buccleuch talking to the Rev. McPherson Methodist Church and was while he was delighting in a cup located on George IV Bridge DAVID KERR of tea and a very large chocolate Street in the center of the city. It was a beautiful old Victorian church, that croissant, that I asked him about the medal he was wearing. The idea of this looked plain from the street, but inside somewhat hefty good natured man being was magnificent. To be honest, I think a soldier surprised me. I decided to go that particular church The reverend didn’t have what the because it was the closest to where I lived and being all of 20 I wanted to sleep in as armed services call a “military bearing” and that’s why I wasn’t prepared for his late as possible on Sundays. answer. But it was a good choice and the minHe smiled at my somewhat brash ister, the Rev. McPherson was friendly, question, fingered the medal for a moand in spite of seemingly advanced age ment — it was on a ribbon around his (at that time I thought someone in their late 50’s was extremely old), had an excel- neck — and then quietly said, “This is the lent ability to connect with young people. Victoria Cross, David.” I don’t quite recall what I said after that. Perhaps not much. He wore his clerical collar as a man of Though my knowledge of British medals God should, but it fit a little tightly. He for valor may be limited, I knew what the had consumed, as he frequently admitVictoria Cross was. It’s much like our ted, more than his fair share of cookies Congressional Medal of Honor and is and pastries. However, the one thing I given only for the most remarkable deeds couldn’t have imagined, at least in the of heroism. And just like our Medal of mind of a 20-year-old, was that this happy, jovial and wonderfully empathetic Honor, many of those who receive it, do Scottish minister had once been a soldier. so posthumously. I found out later that McPherson Even more than that, an undisputed received his medal for his heroism in hero. North Africa in 1941. I don’t know the The Sunday nearest Nov. 11, Armiprecise details, but I was told later that stice Day in the United Kingdom, our it involved his leading an action that Veteran’s Day, is for many churches “Remembrance Sunday.” Church services are cleared a German position. One that had been raking British troops with machine often focused on remembering not only gun fire. those who died in defense of the nation’s
I don’t know if he was wounded, but he probably was. And like many veterans — particularly the British, who tend to be more reserved about such things – he didn’t talk about it much. But he did wear his medal that one Sunday and it changed my view of what a veteran was ever after. Namely, that those who serve their country, whether doing heroic deeds or just the often unglamorous things that needed doing during wartime and peacetime, can be anybody. Appearances, as they were in this case, are deceiving. A veteran can be an old man in a nursing home. Your child’s teacher. Perhaps a granddad, a father, mother, uncle, brother or a sister. Your mechanic, a bank manager, a coworker and the list goes on. I have veterans in my classes at Virginia Commonwealth University who are still under 25. But they all have one thing in common and that is that for some period of their life they served their country in the armed forces. They will often say, and it’s a common quote among veterans, that they were just “doing their jobs” or “doing what they were told to do.” Fair enough. But whether they choose to frame their service in these words or not, they were protecting us, our freedom and our way of our life. This Veterans Day, and indeed every day, they deserve our thanks. David Kerr, a former member of the Stafford School Board, is an instructor in political science at VCU. He can be reached at staffordnews@insidenova.com.
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Nationals share great win with community hero that stole the show. And the It seems to me…the fat lady sang, players didn’t remain separate and the song was sweet. And from the fans. While they when the music stopped, the started out on double-decker Washington Nationals became buses, suddenly, manager the World Series Champions. Dave Martinez and general In one of the greatest World manager Mike Rizzo left the Series, they came from behind buses and walked among the fans to win the championship. From HARVEY GOLD from one side of the street to the the owners on down, this team other carrying the World Series is made up of champions in trophy and taking pictures with the more ways than one. Sports writers for cheering, adoring fans. It was a gesture years to come will recount how the team that some say never happened before, overcame problems and losses and got it where the team walked among the fans, together as a team — a real team — that high-fiving, shaking hands and embraclearned to play as one. They also became ing the people who never lost faith in a symbol of unified strength in purpose, solidarity, likeability and overall genuine- them. I’ve been a Washington, D.C., observer ness. since 1968. I’ve seen presidential inauguAs I wrote in my last column, “We ral parades and parades honoring others. all recognize that all sports are really entertainment. But they can bring people The huge difference in the National’s together to build a community spirit that parade is that the team and the cheering crowd were one, not a team and a cheerbuilds pride in the community and that ing crowd but a community of one. Old pride builds a strong community.” And players and old fans, a mixture of ethnicif you watched the parade Nov. 2, you ity and race not showing differences but saw that all those qualities were there oneness and solidarity. The remarkable among the team and all the members of thing is that it appears so genuine that it the franchise. They participated in the gives one goosebumps. The “Baby Shark” parade as a team. The passed the trophy song, and hand-arm movements is infrom player to player. There was no one
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credibly an honest expression of togetherness, of unity, of loyalty. Some might say, I and others are making too much of this. But in a world today that is so divisive, this is so refreshing and encouraging that I am not ashamed to write these words. When you see a team manager, when he is recognized to speak and accept great honor, not speak alone but brought his whole team to stand beside him while he spoke not of his genius but about his players and fans. It was a beautiful day in Washington. The sun shone brightly. The sky was bright blue — not a cloud in the sky. There were miles of fans with one continuous smile. A team and a city in love with each other. A team that learned to have fun and develop brotherhood. A team that learned to respect the game by respecting each other. A bunch of men together as big kids not afraid to show their emotions with hugs, funny dances, all done as comrades do and understand. They were players, and other team staff, throngs of fans showing their appreciaGOLD
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Three boys struck near bus stop GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com
Three children were struck by a vehicle while walking to the bus stop early Nov. 1, according to the Stafford County Sheriff ’s Office. Two 13-year-old boys and an 11-yearold boy were struck in a crosswalk near their bus stop in the area of Highpointe Boulevard and Pinnacle Drive around 7:38 a.m., SCSO spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. All three boys were treated at an area hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver, Jose Minas, 37, of Stafford, has been charged with reckless driving, obscured windshield, defective equipment and failure to yield to pedestrians. Deputies will be conducting extra checks at school bus stops in the area during school hours, Vicinanzo said. Anyone who sees a motorist operating unsafely around a school bus or school bus stop can contact the sheriff ’s office at 540-658-4400.
STATE ASKS FOR HELP With the number of deadly pedestrianrelated incidents rising on Virginia’s roadways, the state government is reminding both drivers and those walking that they have a role to play in reducing the number of accidents. Last year, 123 pedestrians were killed on Virginia’s roadways, the highest number in a decade. “Tragically, we are on pace for an equally high number of deaths again this year,” said Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. State officials noted that one-quarter of pedestrian fatalities on Virginia roadways occur in November and December, when daylight hours grow increasingly shorter. In Stafford County, there have been eight wrecks involving pedestrians so far this year, with 15 injuries and no fatalities, according to state crash data. In 2018, there were 10 wrecks involving pedestrians in the county, with eight injuries and two fatalities.
Fredericksburg Nationals continue celebration ahead of first season The Fredericksburg Nationals organization is inviting its fans to celebrate the birthday of Mary Washington with a special reveal of the team’s new jerseys in downtown Fredericksburg. The FredNats are hosting a birthday party outside the Mary Washington House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. The team store will be open from 1-4 p.m. following the event, according to a news release. The team will be revealing a team logo and the new team jerseys, modeled by members of the University of
Mary Washington baseball team. New merchandise and customized jerseys will be available at the team store following the event. The Mary Washington House is located at 1200 Charles St. and the team store is at 601 Caroline St. Attendees will hear from Nick Hall, the team’s executive vice president and general manager; Anne Darron, executive director of the Mary Washington House; Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greelaw; and team owner Art Silber and his granddaughter, Sarah Silber.
Cole defeats Milde in 28th GREG HAMBRICK » BY ghambrick@insidenova.com
Several Stafford County Republicans found success at the polls, but big Democratic wins elsewhere in the state were also evident in some Stafford results. Democrats won back control of the General Assembly after Tuesday’s elections, with the help of Josh Cole’s win in the 28th District. Milde, a former county supervisor, won the support of district voters in Stafford, but lost in key precincts in Fredericksburg, according to unofficial results. Cole won with 13,325 votes to Milde’s 12,289 votes. A Democrat was narrowly ahead of Supervisor Jack Cavalier in unofficial results for the Griffis-Widewater DisGOLD
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trict seat. Tinesha Allen had 2,182 votes to Cavalier’s 2,164 votes. Voters countywide backed a measure requesting permission to borrow up to $50 million for several road widening and safety improvements. Support for the measure was at 31,479 votes, or 76.83%, to 9,491 votes. In other races, incumbent Sens. Jill Vogel, R-27th, Richard Stuart, R-28th, and Scott Surovell, D-36th, were reelected. Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, a Democrat, won her re-election bid to represent the 2nd District, and Del. Mark Cole, R-88th, also won re-election. See complete results at InsideNoVa. com. Washington National Howie Kendrick said playing with this team taught him to love the game again. I think this team did it for everyone. Harvey Gold is a contributing writer at InsideNova. Reach him at StaffordNews@ insidenova.com.
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Colonial Forge comes up short against Highland Springs HUGH RIST » BY For InsideNoVa
One big negative—the scoreboard— outweighed three huge positives Friday night as Colonial Forge played host to four-time defending Class 5 champion Highland Springs in a game that featured back-and-forth thrills and things that probably made fans of both teams cheer for and want to hide their eyes at. Alas, when the final buzzer sounded, Highland Springs beat the Eagles 27-20, but coach John Brown said he was pleased with his team’s effort on both sides of the ball. “For the most part, we played football tonight. We did a good job and I am proud our kids,” Brown said. “[The] defense put us in a lot of good [field] position [opportunities], but we could not take advantage. Against a team like Highland Springs, you have to take advantage of every opportunity and we didn’t tonight.” The main positive was coming back from a 27-7 deficit with 2:26 left in the third quarter as Colonial Forge (7-2) scored two fourth quarter touchdowns and had a chance to tie it late in the fourth quarter. But Highland Springs (9-0) was able to overcome five turnovers, including three interceptions overall, to hold on for the victory. So although Colonial Forge notched a positive by winning the turnover battle, the Springers’ defense, including strong defensive pressure on Eagles’ quarterback Madden Lowe all night long, proved to be too much. “They [Highland Springs] have one of the top defenses in the state; there’s no doubt,” Brown said. That fact was evident from the game’s opening drive when Forge went three-
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and-out, including two incomplete pass attempts by Lowe, who struggled with a 7-21-2 line, thanks to the Springers’ relentless pass rush. There were no sacks, but Lowe looked rushed and was forced outside the pocket a few times. That Forge receivers dropped four balls did not help, especially given that the Eagles only managed 72 yards on the ground. “When I scheduled this game, I knew Highland Springs would expose some things we have to clean up before the playoffs,” Brown said. “We have to run the football and we have to score more points. I think our defense is elite, but we have to get our offense going.” It didn’t help that one important weapon on both sides of the ball for Forge, wide receiver/defensive back Elijah Sarratt did not play and was seen in a walking boot on the sideline during the game. Brown
pronounced him day-to-day. “We knew some of those guys were going to be out this week,” Brown said. “But we didn’t want to use that as an excuse. The guys who did play had to step up and a few of them surely did.” One of those was senior receiver/defensive back Avery Johnson-Edmonds, who positively rang in his Senior Night football game in style, catching a 27-yard scoring pass from Lowe early in the second quarter that helped Forge take an early short-lived 7-6 lead, then pulling the Eagles within the final margin with an exciting and somewhat dazzling 35-yard in-
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terception return. Forge was unable to take advantage of two instances of great field position. The first one happened when the Eagles got great field position after the Eagles recovered a fumble at the Springers’ 24. Jaelan Black ran for eight yards on the first play, then an incomplete pass and a run for no gain before a chop block put the brakes to that drive. Another time was after a bad snap on a punt try when the ball was placed at the Highland Springs 19. But two plays later, Lowe threw an interception and Highland Springs scored the touchdown that made it 27-7. Brown said the Eagles’ late comeback showed what he has been emphasizing all year long—the desire to prove themselves to be among the state’s best. “At the end of the season, we want to be an elite team,” Brown said. “We’ve worked hard to be in that conversation, so we will look at the film and fix what needs to be fixed for next week.”
ALL-COMMONWEALTH DISTRICT TEAMS FIELD HOCKEY FIRST TEAM » F—Alaina McCoy (Stafford), Madison Furrow (Stafford), Aaryn Boatwright (Colonial Forge); Mackenzie Shields (Colonial Forge), Ellie Helbeling (Riverbend), Gracie Wilkerson (Mountain View). MF—Madi Hyat (Mountain View), Lexi Bove (Stafford), Mackenzie Profitt (Mountain View), Jayden Moon (Riverbend), Tayrn Saunders (Massaponax). D—Meghan Hyatt (Mountain View), Tristan Craig (Massaponax), Sydney Duffy (Stafford), Rachel Ivy (Riverbend), Julia Salinas (Colonial Forge), Kaitlyn Freeman (Brooke Point), Elissa Bustamante (Stafford). GK—Amy Iglesias–Duenas (North Stafford).
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» Victoria Barrett (North Stafford), Paityn Walker (Colonial Forge), Mackenzie Green (Massaponax), Sophia Kaiser (Brooke Point), Nella Bayard (Mountain View), Imani Lewis (Massaponax), Joselyn Jones (Colonial Forge), Gabriella Figueroa (North Stafford). L—Nalani McBride (Mountain View). DS—Kimberly Dishman (Massaponax).
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Democratic wins may boost health care efforts Wins for Democrats in Tuesday’s election promise a new push for a number of legislative priorities that had been sidelined by the GOP leaders in both the House of Delegates and the state Senate. That likely includes gun reform measures, the Equal Rights Amendment and a minimum wage increase. But it will likely also mean fresh traction for several health care proposals pushed by the state’s Democratic leaders in the past. One of the biggest issues will likely be a focus on growing Medicaid access. Expansion already approved by the legislature has led to 325,000 more Virginians enrolled. Last month, Gov. Ralph Northam called for actions to further increase that number, noting that increased costs and lack of available coverage is an issue for more Virginians. “Health coverage should be both meaningful and affordable, but unfortunately, policies from Washington threaten to increase the number of families who are uninsured or underinsured,” Northam said at the time. “It’s more important than ever that we identify and implement policies at the state level that control costs and ensure that Virginians can afford to buy health insurance that covers their health care needs.” Northam wants to find ways to reduce health insurance premiums and review state policies and programs to find ways to apply innovation to health care and “promote
greater access and enrollment in quality, affordable health insurance coverage.” Northam wants to start with vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, non-English speaking populations, individuals with disabilities and children in foster care. Local Democrats campaigned on preserving their gains on Medicaid expansion, but they also have proposals that will now get a fair vetting in a legislative process led by Democrats. Del. Lee Carter, D-50th, wants to pass a measure capping insulin copays, noting the dangerous and deadly results of diabetics rationing their insulin injections due to the cost. “We have people paying hundreds of dollars for two months of insulin,” Carter told InsidNoVa last month. “It’s not a medication that’s inconvenient for someone to skip. It’s a medicine that is lethal for someone to skip.” With Medicaid expansion secured, Del. Elizabeth Guzman, D-31st, wants to improve access to healthcare for workers and senior citizens. Del. Danica Roem, D-13th, was uninsured when she took office in 2018. Re-elected to a second term, she wants to see the state maximize Medicaid expansion, along with a public option that could address the uninsured and underinsured Virginians who don’t qualify for Medicaid.
Already an advocate for residents battling with health insurance companies over coverage, Roem said last month that she’ll continue to push for improved access to mental health care services, prosthetic devices and coverage for transition-related health care. And it’s not just the incumbents looking to make moves on healthcare issues. Newly elected Josh Cole in the 28th District also wants to address insulin and other medication costs and surprise bills that patients face after hospital stays or emergency room visits. In a district with a large veteran population, Cole also would look to tackle persistent issues with their care, including long wait times, uncovered procedures and unsafe facilities. Movement on one of the biggest issues in health care may come in a much larger discussion about marijuana reform. State and local Democratic leaders have pushed for cannabis reform and will at least have an avenue to get the debate moving in Richmond. This will have an impact on criminal records and prison reform, but it will also change doctor/patient conversations on pain management and access to treatment. Greg Hambrick is senior editor at InsideNoVa. He can be reached at ghambrick@ insidenova.com. Find more health coverage at insidenova.com/health.
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Don’t be too hard on your mate. Plan a nice evening for two. You need more time to think this whole situation through. You must not lead someone on or show interest in them for the wrong reasons. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
Reevaluate your position and make decisions about your future goals. You can make professional changes and direct your energy into making all the right moves. Go after your goals. You are ahead of your time, and trying to stay in one spot could be asking too much. Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
TAURUS (April 21-May 21) You need to get out and have some fun to reduce tension. You may be emotional about the way an organization you belong to is handling its business. Creative endeavors will give you somewhat of an outlet. You will also encounter individuals who can help you further your goals. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) Your outgoing nature will win hearts. Make some notes regarding the changes that you should make. You can dazzle members of the opposite sex with your quick wit and aggressive charm. Take special care in any home improvement project you work on this week, you’ll be glad you did. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. CANCER (June 22-July 22) You can ask for favors or run your ideas by those who will be able to support your objectives. Don’t fall for damaging rumors, and refuse to get involved in gossip. If you haven’t already, don’t be afraid to start your own small business on the side. Don’t draw too much attention to yourself at work. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. LEO (July 23-August 22) Don’t be afraid to pursue unfamiliar grounds. You could easily lose your temper at work. Don’t push your opinions or ideas on others. Get ready to do some fancy footwork when it comes to taking care of your financial situation. Curb the impulse to make lavish purchases and maybe spend some time with good friends. Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday. VIRGO (August 23-Sept. 23) Uncertainties regarding your home and family are evident. Your need to be in a leadership position will help you surpass any rivals you might encounter. Look out for those wanting to push you into a disagreement. Empty promises are evident and deception probable. Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) New romantic relationships will develop through group activity related to sports events. Look closely at motives and honesty in your personal encounters. You could be cornered, so be prepared to tell the truth. Jealous coworkers may try to sabotage your attempts to get ahead. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) You will enjoy interaction with others this week. Your doubt could lead to insecurity. You’ll communicate easily and develop new friendships. Changes in your home environment may cause friction. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Expressing yourself in novel ways should lead you down new avenues. If you want to make your mark, try to get involved in projects that will bring you some glory. Romantic opportunities will be plentiful if you go out with friends. You must lay down ground rules so that you can complete a job. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Your unique contribution to the organization will enhance your reputation. Pleasure trips will be most enjoyable if you take them with that special person in your life. Social evenings at your place will be highly successful. Deception is likely. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Attend seminars that will bring you in contact with the right people. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work. They will jump at the chance to do something without you if it sounds like more fun. Make changes regarding your friendships. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
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Celebrating Veterans and the Arts 1:30 p.m. | Free Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 A celebratory afternoon of interactive arts experiences for veterans, servicemembers, their families, military caregivers and the community.
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USMC Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony - 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA 22172 On the 244th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, the National Museum of the Marine Corps will host a traditional cake-cutting ceremony in Leatherneck Gallery. Everyone is invited to observe the ceremony and enjoy a piece of cake.
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North Stafford High School Chamber Choir’s Tribute to Veterans - 11 a.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 The choir will be performing a number of pieces to honor those who have dedicated their lives to our nation including an Armed Forces Tribute medley.
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Matinee Idylls: Brass 5 - 12:30 p.m. | $29-$49 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Virginia’s own Brass 5 will charm with a lively and fun concert that shines with playful banter and impressive musical range. Preschool Playdate: Happy Birthday USMC! - 10 a.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA 22172 Children can participate in birthdaythemed storytimes, sing-a-longs and birthday themed crafts. For ages 5 and younger.
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Canvas and Coffee - 2 p.m. | Free
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Fabulous Friday: Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? - 4:30 p.m. | Free Porter Branch Library 2001 Parkway Drive Stafford, VA 22554 Track Carmen Sandiego and her henchmen from country to country, following clues to the whereabouts of the treasures and the thieves themselves. Grades K-6. Taj Express - 8 p.m. | From $29 Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109 Dance numbers are performed to India’s pop hits, including the songs of Oscarwinning composer A.R. Rahman, along with folk classics. Luminary Tours at Semper Fidelis Memorial Park - 5 p.m. | Free National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway Triangle, VA 22172 Take a self-paced tour of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park by luminary light. The story behind each memorial on the tour will be brought to life by museum staff and docents. This is an outdoor event.
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100 years after prohibition, jobs in breweries skyrocketing
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rohibition — a nationwide ban on the production sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages — went into effect on Oct. 28, 1919. One hundred years later, a robust U.S. alcohol industry employs about 1 million Americans. And consumer preferences for locally produced craft beers are fueling explosive job growth in U.S. breweries. Brewery-related job postings on ZipRecruiter more than doubled between 2017 and 2018, and are on track for another strong year in 2019. This is an exceptional economic story. While in the rest of the economy, there is
a trend towards establishments consolidating and big mega-companies gobbling up smaller ones, the number of breweries has expanded six-fold since 2008. And while the U.S. economy broadly transitions from a manufacturing economy to
a service economy, the alcohol industry is one place where job growth in manufacturing outpaces that in retail by a factor of eight. Overall, the alcohol industry employs people across four sectors: manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, and leisure and hospitality. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, taverns, pubs, and bars are the largest employers in the industry, with about 400,000 staff on payrolls. Alcoholic beverage wholesalers are next, with about 200,000. Historically, retailers (beer, wine and liquor stores) have been the third-
largest employers, with about 160,000 staff. But alcoholic beverage manufacturers (breweries, wineries, and distilleries) overtook retailers a few months ago, and continue to experience rapid job growth. In just 10 years, employment at breweries, wineries, and distilleries has grown 139%, far faster than total employment economy-wide, which has grown 16%. Employment at bars and alcohol stores, by contrast, grew at about the same pace as employment overall (15% and 16%, respectively), employment at alcohol wholesalers has grown slightly faster by 20%. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter
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mployment in warehousing and storage has grown by a whopping 50% since 2015, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Particularly in poorer areas where land is cheap and it makes sense to build storage facilities, warehouses are providing job opportunities for people with little education or work experience. In some towns, it has now eclipsed other industries as the leading employer. The warehousing expansion has been fueled by growth in global trade and ecommerce. But it is unclear how long it can continue. In recent months, growth has slowed. The slowdown may be a temporary blip like the one we experienced in 2013, the result of a trade war and manufacturing slowdown. Or it is possible that the period of explosive growth may be over for good. Turnover is notoriously high in warehousing jobs, due to relatively low pay and job satisfaction, paired with high rates of work-related injuries. Many of the jobs are staffing agency or contractor positions with limited benefits. Warehousing is also
one of the industries with the greatest potential for automation. New ten-year employment projections out from BLS estimate that employment in many warehousing occupations will be roughly the same in 2028 as it is now. The number of hand laborers and material movers, for example, is projected to rise from 4.10 million in 2018 to just 4.25 million by 2028, and the number of hand packers and packagers to fall from 673,000 to 650,000. New warehouses will continue to open, but the number of workers per warehouse could fall as the most routine or unpleasant tasks are automated. Highly automated cold storage facilities offer a glimpse into the future. The overall result will be more modest growth in the quantity of work than we experienced over the past five years, but a distinct increase in the quality of work. Hand laborer positions will be replaced by jobs for machine operators, maintenance technicians, and even drone pilots–jobs that tend to be safer, require more technical training and pay more. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter
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Employer Name: Edge Concrete Company Inc. Location: Manassas, Virginia Edge Concrete are looking for Skilled Finishers and Laborers to add to our team. We provide quality that is unmatched in the industry and are offering an opportunity and employment to individuals with the skills and drive to help push the company to the next level. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, communication with customers, and superb craftsmanship. Edge specializes in the removal and replacement of concrete for Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Property Management companies. Edge Concrete is a family owned and operated business that provides commercial & residential concrete solutions at competitive rates. We are a Virginia Class A Contractor, licensed and insured for our clients’ peace of mind.
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Years of Experience: 1 Year minimum Skills Required: Able to form up sidewalk, curb and gutter, finish concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter.
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While overall job growth slows, health care employment surges
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ealthcare employment is experiencing breakaway growth in 2019 as an aging population and rising incomes raise demand for healthcare services. That is creating new opportunities for job seekers, including those displaced by the retail apocalypse. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the healthcare sector has added more than 300,000 new jobs in the first nine months of 2019, 21% more than over the same period last year. Meanwhile, the wider economy has seen job growth slow, with 37% fewer workers added to payrolls overall. Job seekers from other industries increasingly look to switch to healthcare As a result, job seekers are flocking to healthcare from other sectors. In a recent ZipRecruiter survey, one in 10 retail workers said they were looking for jobs in the industry. People who used to work in business, education or accommodation before are also making the switch to jobs in the industry in large numbers. Investing in healthcare skills, particularly mental health skills, is likely to pay
off The barrier to entry can be high in healthcare occupations, with many jobs requiring degrees and/or occupational licenses. But investments in those skills are likely to pay off in the long run since the industry is expected to account for
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bout 29% of workers have the option to work from home and 57% have flexible schedules in which they are able to vary the times they work, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data come from a supplement to the American Time Use Survey (ATUS), which was fielded in 2017-2018. The questions were newly redesigned, so it is difficult to track changes over time. But viewing the survey alongside other data sources suggests a clear upward trend towards more flexible and remote work over the past five years. The American Working Conditions Survey (AWCS), for example, found that only 38% of workers could adapt their working hours within certain limits in 2015, far fewer than the 57% who said so in the 2017-2018 ATUS supplement. The 2015 AWCS also found that presence in the workplace was a requirement for 78% of workers, with the option to telecommute only available for a smaller minority of workers. The increase in flexible and remote work reflects changing work norms, facilitated by the diffusion of technologies like videoconferencing and office chat apps. It
is particularly good news for three groups of workers: working parents, semi-retirees, and displaced workers. 1. Working parents, especially mothers, are more likely to exercise the option to work from home to coordinate their work schedule with family needs, according to the ATUS data. As telecommuting becomes more widespread, mothers could come to face fewer disadvantages in the workplace. 2. Many older workers are remaining in the workforce beyond retirement eligibility, and retirees are “unretiring� and coming back to work. Flexible schedules and workfrom-home opportunities are particularly popular among this group of workers. 3. Displaced workers in towns that have lost their major industry, be it a coal mine or car factory, often find it extremely challenging to find new jobs–let alone jobs that pay as well. And for many, moving to a place with more job opportunities is not an option, due to family ties and differences in the cost of living. As working from home or remotely becomes more of an accepted norm, living in a town that experiences economic disruption may no longer cut one off from career opportunities. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter
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the lion’s share of the new jobs projected through 2028. Most In-Demand Healthcare Skills in the ZipRecruiter Skills Index, October 2019 1. Medicaid billing 2. Phlebotomy
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3. Cardiology 4. Medical imaging 5. Mental health 6. Acute care 7. Psychology 8. Occupational therapy 9. Patient care 10. Psychiatry In ZipRecruiter’s Skills Index, mental health skills make a prominent showing on the list of most in-demand health skills in 2019. That is no surprise, since the health sector employers who are expanding payrolls the fastest, according to the BLS, include outpatient mental health centers and the offices of psychologists and psychiatrists. The positions they are seeking to fill include office receptionists and appointment schedulers, billing specialists, substance abuse and mental health counselors, psychologists and psychiatrists. In other words, they span the pay and education spectrum and involve a wide range of functions likely to appeal to an ever wider pool of job seekers. — Julia Pollak, ZipRecruiter
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to leadership, many of whom also answered the call to serve their country. He spends countless hours providing extra-curricular activities and community service opportunities such as Color Guard, the Dale City 4th of July Parade and wreath laying at Arlington Cemetery. He is also very active in his church as a deacon and is a proud member of New Life Anointed Ministries International. Contract Solutions Inc. has also recognized his dedication, and he is to be featured as ‘Mr. January’ in their 2020 Honor Service Country Veteran’s calendar. He is married to Jackie Robinson-Burnette and is a proud father of three and grandfather of one. — Alexis Smith
ARTHUR CANDENQUIST Age: 73 Hometown: Amissville Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Captain Years of service: 1964-74 Honors Received: Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters; Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze battle stars Why are you nominating: Served in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971 — Arthur Candenquist
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Age: 37 Hometown: Manassas Park Branch of Service: United States Army Why are you nominating: Joseph is an example of the true American hero. He gave his life serving the country and the people he loved. He was shot when he was deployed to Iraq. He survived and lived as a paraplegic for the rest of his days. He gave everything he could, even his life, to protect and serve. — Luis Peraza
VICTOR BURNETTE Age: 62 Hometown: Willingboro, New Jersey Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: LTC Years of service: 26 Honors Received: Bronze Star; Expert Field Medical Badge Other details: Desert Storm Veteran; Toured overseas in Heidelberg and Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul (Yongsan) Korea; Airborne School, Air Assault School Why are you nominating: Loyalty and service to country have always been in Victor’s DNA. The son of retired Army Major William Burnette, he continued his father’s legacy by not only serving in the Army for over 26 years, he decided he would continue to serve his community by becoming a Prince William County school teacher. He currently teaches JROTC at Woodbridge High School and has mentored and guided hundreds of students in
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sion. His various honors, awards and medals leave an impression both his family and country are proud of. He began as an enlisted soldier working in lunch service. After becoming a sergeant, he decided to go back to school and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Virginia State University. He then was commissioned as an officer and worked in Quarter Master Command where he retired as a major. His various medals and achievements left a legacy both his family and country could be proud of. After retiring, he continued to serve his community by becoming a school teacher, teaching woodshop at John F. Kennedy High School in Willingboro, New Jersey. He was also an active member of his church, serving as a deacon. William was known for his warm, caring personality, his wit and desire to mentor and seed into the life of young people through his wisdom. William passed away March 17, 2017. His memory and legacy will continue to live on and be celebrated by his wife Juanita P. Burnette, his son Victor Burnette, his daughter-in-law Jackie, three granddaughters and one greatgranddaughter. — Alexis Smith
Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest rank achieved: IC2/E-5 Years of service: 15 Honors received: National Defense Service Medal, Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal Other details: Active Duty Enlistment from 1990 to 1996; Reserve Duty from 1996 to 2004; assignments in Orlando, Florida; Great Lake, Michigan; San Diego, California; and Corpus Christi, Texas Why are you nominating: I wanted to recognize her for dedication and selfless service to the United States Navy in an active and reserve status. In her time in service, she demonstrated unparalleled success in whatever mission, assignment or tasks she performed. She
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is a proven leader who always put the needs of the fleet before herself. Her desire to excel in meeting the needs of the fleet resulted in a cohesive, dynamic and responsive unit. She had a true devotion to duty. — Angelo Devine
AMANDA HUFFMAN Age: 34 Branch of Service: United States Air Force Years of service: 6 Honors Received: Bronze Star, MSM, Combat Action Medal Other details: Deployed to Afghanistan as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in 2010 Why are you nominating: Amanda is a female veteran helping other female veterans make the transition from service to civilian. She has published a book called "Women of the Military" that highlights stories of American women service members. She is an influencer among veterans and military families. — Christy DeWitt
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Age: 65 Hometown: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Colonel, principal deputy of the chief of legislative liaison Years of service: 40 Honors Received: Several Other details: Just retired, remarkable ceremony at the Pentagon. Why are you nominating: He started his journey by being approached and was able to start a jag career and so much more. Supporting our family, his dreams, his office was lost on 9/11 and we never knew if my dad was alive. He was, and everyday he makes strides to make this world great. — Brianna Dampier
MICHAEL J. BONANNO
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Age: 51 Hometown: Manassas Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Staff Ssgt -E6 Years of service: 8 Honors Received: National Defense Service Medal; Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2nd Award); Presidential Service Badge & Certificate #14383; Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award); Letter of Appreciation (3 Awards); Southwest Asia Service Medal (3rd Award); Meritorious Mast; Kuwait Liberation Medal ; Navy Achievement Medal (Kuwait); Navy Unit Commendation; Certificate of Commendation; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award); Combat Action Ribbon; Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Pistol Sharpshooter Badge; three meritorious promotions to include honor graduate to Lance Corporal in Bootcamp (earning his Dress Blue Uniform); Honor Graduate, Military Police Investigator School, Fort McClellan, Ala. Other details: During Michael's first four years of service, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Within those 4 years, he was deployed 90% of the time to the Middle East and the Asian Pacific. He spent a full year as Camp Kinser, Japan, as the base watch commander. For his second enlistment, he was stationed with Quantico and attached to HMX-1, Marine Helicopter Squadron. As the Staff NCO, he was sergeant of the guard and head of the training facility. His tactical and leadership skills were at a level seldom seen in Marines of his grade. His was mature and dependable and his judgement in independent situations could be relied on by his commanders to be the highest caliber. His bearing, personal appearance and strength of character were an inspiration to his fellow Marines and brought great
Age: 52 Hometown: Mount Megs, Alabama Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: CWO4 Years of service: 28 Other details: Persian Gulf Why are you nominating: My forever hero, he passed away two years ago and I never got a chance to tell him “thank you” for all he done including helping raise me as his own. — Daisha Collier
credit upon his command. His service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm resulted in his being awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge and is a disabled veteran. Why are you nominating: Michael
Bonanno is an individual the exudes confidence, integrity, compassion and has a high moral character. Upon separating from the Marine Corps, he has earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a master’s degree in Security Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration. He’s currently the executive director for a local law firm. Michael sets goals and exceeds expectations. He is also a wonderful father of two children and a loving husband. He cares for people and is the first one to do the right thing, especially when no one is look-
ing. — Dianne Bonanno
Carolina, California, Alabama, Virginia, Pentagon Why are you nominating: His service in the Air Force helped mold him into the father, husband and person he is today. — Marie Nazario
CHRISTOPHER K. RASH Age: 71 Hometown: Manassas Branch of Service: United States Army H i g h e s t r a n k achieved: Lt Colonel Years of service: 22 Honors Received: Three Air Medals and a Purple Heart Other details: Chris Rash was a OH-6 helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam. He later went on to play a role in the initial establishment of the 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment), nicknamed "Night Stalkers.” Air Defense Artillery command position Germany Why are you nominating: Chris was shot during a "last light" mission in Vietnam. He would go on to have multiple surgeries to repair his jaw (reconstructed with bone from his hip). After recovering he would continue flying Aviation Units in Texas, Kentucky, Germany and Tennessee. At the end of his military career, Chris served as chief of supply and maintenance for the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon. In 2003, Chris would go on to create a 501 c(3) charity, WestRash Charities, that focuses on raising funds for pediatric cancer research and family support. — Deena Westenhofer
LIBBY WESTPHAL Age: 51 Hometown: Leesburg Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: SSGT Years of service: 12 Honors Received: Air Force Commendation Medal Other details: Served during the Gulf War and special duty assignment at Fort McNair for General Officer's Capstone Program. Why are you nominating: Libby seeks out ways to honor our vets. She leads the charge in our community to write thank you cards for our war vets, new recruits and wounded. She hand-delivers these cards. Libby volunteers at Boulder Crest Retreat that supports our wounded warriors. She welcomes visiting honor flights that have WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans and visits VFWs and American Legions to show her appreciation for service. She shares her pride of being an Air Force vet whenever and wherever possible. — Christopher Westphal
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THOMAS “SCOTT” HENDERSON Age: 56 Hometown: Louisville, Georgia Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: E-7 Years of service: 21 Honors Received: Accommodation, Achievement, Meritorious Service, Overseas, Marksman Other details: Stationed in Alaska, North
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Age: 59 Hometown: East Meadow, New York Branch of Service: United States Navy Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Commander Years of service: 23 Honors Received: Gold Oak Leaf LCDR Other details: 11 years overseas, Sergeant of USMC, Petty Officer First Class USN, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist & Surface Warfare Specialist, USS Midway, USS Constellation Why are you nominating: My father has been serving others his whole life; from his career in the military to raising three daughters and now his grandson, as well as changing lives through Small Simple Changes by helping those who struggle with fitness and nutrition. My dad is always willing to help others and does this
with such a positive and motivating
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attitude. I am nominating my dad because his hard word deserves to be celebrated and shared with others. I am so proud of my dad and all his accomplishments and cannot thank him enough for being such a great role model in my life. — Jerica Kay
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Why are you nominating: The veteran closest to my heart. He has fought more fights than most will ever know. He has seen things most couldn’t handle, while he only has some noticeable scars, he has scars that will never be seen. Yet, he is humble and loves this country more than anything. I want our kids to see and know what their daddy has sacrificed. — Jolene Johnson
BRIAN FIELDS
Age: 31
Hometown: Woodbridge Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Sergeant E-5 Years of service: 7 Other details: Operation Iraqi Freedom
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JAMES LEO WILLESS Age: 73 Hometown: Fredericksburg Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SSG (E-6) Years of service: 7 Honors Received: Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Purple Heart; one Overseas Bar; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal Other details: Served one year in Vietnam (19691970). Served in Army Reserves (1978-1982) Why are you nominating: Served a total of 37.5 years of federal service that included U.S. Army active duty and reserve service, Federal Civil Service in support of U.S. Navy and U.S Army, followed 10 years of service as a contract employee after retiring from federal service. — Keiko Willess
JEFFREY JOHNSON Age: 37 Hometown: Haymarket Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Corporal Years of service: 4 Honors Received: Combat Action Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Qualification Badge, Pistol Qualification Badge Other details: Served two tours in Iraq
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Age: 49 Hometown: Dinwiddie Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SSG Honors Received: Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Several Army Achievement Awards Other details: Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Anti Terrorism Instructor Why are you nominating: Dumfries Councilman Mr. Fields has served this great nation with 20 years of military service, 15 years of law enforcement, 10 years public service in Prince William County, three years as an elected official in the town of Dumfries and still continues to be a voice for this community he loves. A real hero among us. — Mehar Arsal
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Age: 47 Hometown: Tyler Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Staff Sergeant Years of service: 8 Other details: Bosnia twice & Iraq Why are you nominating: J.D. is one of the most humble human beings you will ever meet, rarely discussing his accomplishments. After losing his father as a young teen, he was determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the United States Army after college. He selflessly serves the United States and his loving family on a daily basis. — Misty Williams VETERANS
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HOLLY LONG Age: 41 Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps Highest rank achieved: Staff Sergeant Years of service: 20 Honors Received: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for serving as a Burial Detail SNCOIC and the Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal for years of volunteer service in the local communities Other details: Holly served 20 years as an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Specialist. In addition, she also served as a recruiter for the Marine Corps and she is featured in some of the current recruitment videos. She has four children and one is currently serving in the Marine Corps and is a 4th generation Marine. PFC Caelan Long is stationed at Camp Foster. Why are you nominating: Holly served 20 years and raised four children whom she gave birth to all while on active duty. Her father was a sergeant major and she joined because she wanted to be just like him. Women in the military are often underappreciated and women who end up as a career Marine are rare. She is proud of what she has accomplished. Her parents both passed away by the time she was 33 and she easily could have quit and given up, but she didn’t. She is now a massage therapist and wants to do her part to help with the veteran suicide crisis and help make a difference.
JOHN NESIUS Branch of Service: United States Navy Years of service: 32 Why are you nominating: Leadership tour work during war in Afghanistan, multiple international and national tour military honors — D. Nesius
NORBERT HARTMAN Age: 87 Hometown: Manitowoc, Wisconsin Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: SGM E-9 Years of service: 26 Honors Received: BS, MSM, ACM
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Other details: His assignments included France (2), Germany (2), Vietnam and Thailand Stateside tours included Fort Carson, Fort Belvoir and Reserve training with AAR1 Why are you nominating: Norbert served in many locations with many leadership positions. He was primarily assigned to Engineer Combat Battalions. He is a veteran, survivor and a compassionate soldier, known "to take care of his own.” — Cindy Hartman
natal intensive care civilian nurse with plans to enter public health nursing. She instead pursued a 21-year military career as an Air Force medical leader and commander of operational military medical units. Today, she represents the Occoquan District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors and chairs the PotomacRappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). She has led volunteer humanitarian missions on more than a dozen trips to Indonesia, other AsiaPacific countries, and in the United States. Her life is about public service. — Rich Anderson
CHRISTOPHER L. CHAVEZ
Age: 42 Hometown: Santa Ana, California Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Sergeant First Class Years of service: 20 Honors Received: Four bronze stars, three MSM and one LOM Other details: Six combat tours — two in Iraq and four in Afghanistan. Why are you nominating: Chris joined the Army with the full intent of serving 20 years — war and six deployments never once shook his commitment to do just that. His loyalty, honor and belief that sometimes sacrifice is required for the greater good is inspiring. — Jennifer Allen
RUTH M. ANDERSON
Age: 66 Hometown: Russian Mission, Alaska Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Lieutenant Colonel Years of service: 21 Honors Received: Air Force Meritorious Service Award, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon, Air Force Expert Marksmanship Ribbon Other details: Ruth is a 21-year Air Force Nurse Corps officer, leader and squadron commander. Her overseas assignments included service as commander of the 15th Medical Operations Squadron at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. She also deployed to overseas operational locations and is a graduate of the Air War College. Why are you nominating: Ruth's life has been entirely devoted to public service in multiple civilian and military venues. After graduation from nursing school, she first served as a neo-
Communications Director at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Why are you nominating: Autumn is an inspiration to so many people. As her husband, I elevated myself as her partner and because of her strong enduring support led a successful 26-year career in the Air Force. She's inspired countless women across six moves as a military spouse. She's also a fantastic friend and mentor to those close to her and for those that strive for success. She's finally getting the recognition in a career worthy of her accomplishments. — Robert Lombardi
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Age: 50 Hometown: Darlington, South Carolina Branch of Service: United States Army Highest rank achieved: Specialist Years of service: 4 Honors Received: Army Achievement Medal Other details: Germany Why are you nominating: Her service in the Army and military police where she honorably served from 1998-2002. After exiting from the Army, she ran a home daycare for over 20 years helping many children to become straight-A students. Michelle (Specialist Ray, as she was known while in uniform) took her passion for youth to the classroom where she is now a Prince William County employee with the school system as a teacher’s assistant working with special needs children. — Victor Angry
Hometown: Woodbridge Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Master Sergeant Years of service: 20 Other details: Two tours in the Philippines Why are you nominating: Doug followed in his parents’ footsteps and joined the Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. Both his parents also retired with 22 years of service. He is the middle child of 13. Keeping up with the "military family tradition," he has seven other siblings who served in the military. His son Jason is currently active duty in the Air Force. He still supports the military by working as a Department of Defense contractor. He also served as past commander of the American Legion Post 364 in Woodbridge. Finally, he still today proudly flies his American and Air Force flags in his front yard. — Tracy Rike
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Age: 49 Hometown: Russellville, Kentucky Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Captain Years of service: 12 Other details: Autumn resigned her commission and put her professional career on hold to raise her twin sons and later her daughter. While raising three young toddlers, she took advantage of her VA benefits and put them to work in the form of earning two Master’s Degrees. Upon her husband's military retirement in 2018, her professional career went back into focus and has led to her current position as the Strategic
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GEORGE DIXON Age: 78 Hometown: Boston Branch of Service: United States Air Force Highest rank achieved: Colonel Years of service: 30 Honors Received: Defense Superior Service, Legion of Merit, Four Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medal, 15 Air Medals,two Air Force Commendation Medals, Secretary of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Headquarters USAF Identification Badges, Command Pilot with over 6,000 flying hours Other details: Germany, Vietnam, Philippines. Special Assisting, Principal Advisor to Secretary of Defense for POW/ MIA Affairs, Base Commander Scott AFB, Illinois. Air Commando with over 300 Combat Missions Why are you nominating: Col. Dixon has served his country in the USAF for more than 30 years many of his assignments were overseas without his family in some cases in austere and dangerous environments. His many awards and decorations are reflective of his love of country and patriotism. — Elsa Dixon
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