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JBLE celebrates 100 years of Fort Eustis — Page 5

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JOINT SERVICES LUNCHEON celebrates 40th anniversary — Page 4

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By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland and Airman 1st Class Anthony Nin Leclerec

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS EDITORIAL STAFF Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. Sean Tyler

Per Air Force Instruction 35-101/Army Regulation 360-1, only stories and photos submitted by members of the Department of Defense community and DOD news services may be printed in The Peninsula Warrior.

Any stories, photos or announcements must be submitted eight days prior to publication. Stories and photos should be submitted to the editor and/or assistant editor at 633abw. paedit@us.af.mil or Public Affairs Office, 601 Hines Cir., Fort Eustis, VA 23604. Announcements for the Community Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. Announcements for the Outside the Gate Section should be submitted to fteustismain@gmail.com. For more information call 878-4920.

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While service members are encouraged and trained to take care of their families financially, emergencies and unexpected expenses can happen at any time.

For those who come across those emergencies, interestfree loans and grants are available to aid them through Army Emergency Relief and the Air Force Assistance Fund. Each program is hosting a campaign this Spring to raise funds to support service members in need.

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The charities available for donations are: The Air Force Aid Society, which provides emergency loans, scholarships, child care, and many more.

The Air Force Village Charitable Foundation, which provides retiree’s widows and widowers with a home and a comfortable, engaging, cost-effective way of life, focused on well-being and wellness, all with the security of exceptional health care and assisted living.

The Air Force Enlisted Village, which provides retiree’s widows and widowers with a home and aids those with insufficient retirement income.

The LeMay Foundation, which seeks out and provides assistance to widows and widowers of Air Force retirees through financial grants of assistance, ensuring they are able to continue living in their homes.

Army Emergency Relief

At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the AER campaign runs March 15 through May 30. Organizations across JBLE kicked off the campaign with training for unit representatives to best provide information and raise funds within their organizations March 12.

The AER, enacted in 1942 by the Secretary of War and Chief of Staff of the Army, provides Soldiers, retirees and Gold Star families with assistance for a wide variety of financial situations with no interest or fees.

“At its most basic form, AER is Soldiers helping Soldiers,” said U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Vozelli, installation AER coordinator. “The most important goals for this campaign are to raise money for the relief program, and to educate Soldiers, retirees and Gold Star families of the availability of the program.”

This year, JBLE set a fund-raising goal of $100,000. During the 2017 campaign, units across JBLE competed against each other to raise the most money, bringing in close to $130,000.

Units raised money through various events, which their command leadership and the installation office of the Command Judge Advocate deemed legal and appropriate, annually.

“A lot of the units try to one-up each other to raise more money and make it fun,” said Vozelli. “That makes it easier to involve individuals in raising money and get the word out about the program to all the Soldiers within the units.”

Vozelli believes the AER program helps ensure Soldiers are fit-to-fight, and commanders have complete readiness within their units.

“If a Soldier is dealing with a financial hardship, their

family isn’t getting taken care of and they are not mentally focused on the fight; this program brings the Soldiers, their supervisors and commanders together to take care of the Soldiers and their families, said Vozelli.

U.S. Service members, civilian employees and retirees can donate through their unit AER representative or they can reach out to the AER office directly.

Air Force Assistance Fund

The 45th annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, for Joint Base Langley-Eustis, begins March 26 and runs through May 4.

The AFAF Campaign is an annual, on-the-job fundraising appeal conducted among U.S. Air Force personnel for the benefit of Air Force personnel.

Contributions to AFAF will lend critical support to fellow Airmen and their families – active duty and retired, officers and enlisted.

“The funds donated toward Air Force Assistance Fund will benefit Air Force personnel”, said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shaerica Waters, 633rd Force Support Squadron readiness superintendent. “Each unit will have a designated Key worker to contact and collect all donations with a goal for the 2018 campaign of 100 percent contact.”

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Joint Services Luncheon celebrates 40th anniversary

By Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese

Service members’ spouses from the Hampton Roads peninsula came together for the 40th Joint Services Luncheon celebration at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, March 15, 2018.

The event was open to spouses of all ranks of active duty, guard, reserve, foreign liaison and civilian personnel, as well as spouses of local retired or deceased Armed Forces personnel.

To emphasize the joint partnership throughout the military community, each year the spouses clubs rotate where the luncheon is held, providing the spouses a chance to visit the Navy, Air Force and Army installations on the peninsula.

“The luncheon gives us a chance to come together and meet other military spouses,” said Dana Wacks, Langley Officers Spouses Club president. “It gives everybody the opportunity to find people they can relate to and find people that will be there for them when they need it.”

T.T. Robinson, who has written several articles about the life of a military spouse, was the guest speaker at the event and she emphasized finding ones’ tribe or a group of friends and how beneficial it is for spouses who are new to an area.

According to Robinson, having those friends can be very important for individuals who may have a spouse deployed or recently moved to a new location. She said it can be very overwhelming but spouses should never be discouraged about asking for help.

“I think it can be incredibly difficult to ask for help but there is more strength in excepting help than doing it yourself,” said Robinson.

Whether they’ve been a military spouse for a few months or a spouse of a retired military member, any spouse is able to attend the Joint Service Luncheon, and will be welcomed with open arms.

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JBLE celebrates 100 years of Fort Eustis

By Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Fort Eustis, which was named after Virginia native, Abraham Eustis, in 1918.

The 8,000 acres of land now known as Fort Eustis has had a variety of names over the last 400 years, including Mulberry Island, Stanley Hundred, Warwick County and Camp Eustis.

“From its early beginnings as Mulberry Island and throughout the second World War, Fort Eustis has proven itself to not only be an important military asset, but it also has an incredible history to tell,” said U.S. Army Col. Ralph Clayton III, 733rd Mission Support Group commander. “We are excited to celebrate

our 100 year anniversary with our residents and local community, and look forward to many more years to come.”

Fort Eustis has served a number of purposes, including an Army training facility for ar- tillery and artillery observation, a prison and a work camp.

Since the World War II era, the primary mission of Fort Eustis has been Army transportation training, research and development, engineering and operations, including aviation and marine shipping activities.

“It’s important to know the impact that Fort Eustis has had over the last 100 years,” said Lorenzo Riddick, 733rd MSG operations director. “We have an opportunity to show off our training base and our value to the U.S. Army and the defense of our nation.”

To celebrate the installation’s rich history, JBLE leaders will host a series of events throughout the coming months: a night of baseball with the Norfolk Tides; the Fort Eustis 100th Anniversary Gala; a plaza rededication and time capsule ceremony; the Army Ball; a Legacy MMA Fight Night; and the Fort Eustis 100th Anniversary open house and concert.

The 2005 Base Realignment, Allocation and Closure Act resulted in the most recent change in Fort Eustis’ mission and structure. In 2010, the Army Transportation School headquarters moved from Fort Eustis to Fort Lee; taking its place in 2011, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters relocated from Fort Monroe to Fort Eustis.

The BRAC decision also consolidated adjoining bases of different services, referred to as joint-basing. As a result, Fort Eustis and Langley Air Force Base were consolidated in 2010 as Joint Base Langley-Eustis, under the responsibility of the U.S. Air Force’s 633rd Air Base Wing.

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For more information and updates on anniversary events, visit www.jble.af.mil/ forteustis100years, or check out Joint Base Langley-Eustis on Facebook, JBLENews on Twitter, and JBLEgram on Instagram.

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Service members network toward next career

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I think it’s awesome that we get opportunities like this to get our foot in the door and become recognizable, so these companies can pull us from our uniform straight to a job.�

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

Daniel Konik, Newport News Police Department police ofďŹ cer, gives information about job opportunities at the Fort Eustis Club on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 15, 2018. Over 70 representatives from federal, state and local government agencies were in attendance, along with various technological, retail and service companies.

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By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Joint Base Langley Eustis hosted various employment organizations during a job fair at the Fort Eustis Club, March 15, 2018.

The job fair was held to connect transitioning military members with potential employers by providing an opportunity to network with representatives from various industries and agencies. Approximately 300 job-seekers attended the event in search of their next career.

The Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program partnered with the Army Community Service and Airman and Family Readiness Center to bring over 70 employers to discuss opportunities with jobseekers.

Representatives from federal, state and local government agencies were in attendance, along with various technological, retail and service companies. “We are very selective in our recruiting process,â€? said Daniel Konik, Newport News Police Department police ofďŹ cer and

former U.S. Air Force staff sergeant. “We try to get the best of the best and that’s why we gravitate toward military veterans.�

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By Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal 633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

JBLE Airman overcomes STRUGGLE by paying it forward

As he drove home on an overcast winter’s day, an incessant ood of overly critical thoughts fueled feelings of defeat that consumed every moment since the blow horn was pressed to signal, “I quit.”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operations Support Squadron weapons tactician, returned from the U.S. Air Force Pararescue Indoctrination Course much sooner than he anticipated.

Svoleantopoulos spent the previous three years mentally and physically training for his goal to successfully cross-train into pararescue. Four weeks into the 13-week development and indoctrination course, he blew the horn to signify self-induced elimination.

“I was feeling extremely low and pathetic,” said Svoleantopoulos. “I stopped working out and I just didn’t care. My direction in life was to get that beret and I failed. I didn’t know what to do anymore.”

Svoleantopoulos said a chance run-in with his training partners at Joint Base LangleyEustis, in December 2017, is what sparked the beginning of his recovery process. He said the support system of friends and his desire to want to give back to the battle eld Airman community is what helped him bounce back from this massive personal defeat.

Photos by U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal

Top left: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operation Support Squadron weapons tactician, stands by the Shellbank Fitness Center’s pool at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 14, 2018. Svoleantopoulos depended on friends to help him overcome a personal hurdle of not successfully completing the Pararescue Indoctrination Course. Top Right: U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Shaw, Headquarters Air Combat Command Surgeon General pararescue programs manager, talks to Airmen during a water confidence training class. Shaw emphasized the importance of mental composure and led the Airmen through meditation. Bottom: A water confidence course trainee leaves his goggles poolside.

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The rst step toward recovery was returning to the water con dence classes instructed by Senior Master Sgt. Travis Shaw, Headquarters Air Combat Command Surgeon General pararescue programs manager. Svoleantopoulos said he has been attending the classes since they met two years ago.

“He has invested so much time in us and I owe it to him to use the insight that I have gained to help others in the class to succeed,” said Svoleantopoulos. “I need to show my appreciation for his hard work by paying it forward.”

For the past ve years, Shaw, who crosstrained into pararescue, has been teaching an informal water con dence training class for service members interested in cross-training into battle eld Airman careers such as pararescue and combat control.

“I focus on water training because I know from personal experience how much guidance is needed in that part of the indoctrination course,” said Shaw.

“This is where most people falter, so I need to prepare them for the toughest part.”

Upon hearing about Svoleantopoulos’ self-elimination, Shaw said he knew he had to allow time for personal healing, but he also knew now was the time Svoleantopoulos needed the very close-knit community of battle eld Airmen.

“This is an exceptional network of likeminded people--that is incredibly important for service members to fall back on,” said Shaw. “We got together to work through this failure, and this was his opportunity to learn from it and grow. I believed the best way for him to move past it was to bring this experience back into the pool to help others.”

Svoleantopoulos said although he cannot tell his training partners exactly what he did at the indoctrination course, he can guide them in the right direction.

“I’m trying to help them learn from my mistakes,” said Svoleantopoulos. “I am the baseline of where they should start to prepare for this training. They don’t need to waste time on useless training methods

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when I have rsthand knowledge of what works.”

According to Shaw, the two-year long process to become a pararescueman, called The Pipeline, has an 80 percent attrition rate, losing most participants during the water training indoctrination phase.

Shaw said the high rate of participant drop-out is why a solid network of support is imperative to conquering the mental battle.

“The network we have established is invaluable,” said Shaw. “It’s not just what we do in the pool. These guys do all kinds of events together, train in other areas to stay well-rounded and check in on one another to stay motivated and push each other to achieve their maximum capabilities.”

Svoleantopoulos said part of Shaw’s training was to prepare for failure. The Airmen were tasked with exercises they could not pass, so that Shaw could gauge their responses.

“He would do things he knew would break us and then ask ‘What are you going to do now?’” said Svoleantopoulos. “If [we] didn’t react appropriately, he would teach us a better way to handle it.”

Armed with the tools to help him continue new career pursuits, Svoleantopoulos said he is ready to start training for his new goal of becoming a U.S. Army Ranger.

“I consider this my biggest failure in life, but it’s also my biggest motivator,” said Svloleantopoulos. “Ultimately, the network and the bonds that I made prior to going to the indoctrination training is what saved me. Now, it is what’s pushing me to continue my journey.”

Top Right: (From Left) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dajon Begin, 45th Intelligence Squadron full motion video imagery mission supervisor, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Travis Shaw, Headquarters Air Combat Command Surgeon General pararescue programs manager, and U.S. Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Thomas Hall, practice water confidence exercises. Middle Right: (From Left) U.S. Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Thomas Hall, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operation Support Squadron weapons tactician, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dajon Begin, 45th Intelligence Squadron full motion video imagery mission supervisor, help each other prepare their uniforms for the pool. Bottom Right: U.S. Air Force SSgt. Dajon Begin, 45th Intelligence Squadron full motion video imagery mission supervisor, takes a break from doing push-ups.

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US Air Force aircraft crashes in western Iraq

By Staff Reports,

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

At approximately 6:45 p.m. GMT March 15, 2018, an Air Force HH60 Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in western Iraq.

The crash does not appear to be a result of enemy activity. This incident is under investigation.

The seven Airmen aboard the helicopter were lost in the crash: Capt. Mark K. Weber, 29, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Capt. Andreas B. O’Keeffe, 37, of Center Moriches, New York; Capt.

Christopher T. Zanetis, 37, of Long Island City, New York; Master Sgt. Christopher J. Raguso, 39, of Commack, New York; Master Sgt. William Posch, 36, of Indialanic, Florida; Staff Sgt. Carl Enis, 31, of Tallahassee, Florida; Staff Sgt. Dashan J. Briggs, 30, of Port Jefferson Station, New York.

“I send my sincere condolences to the families, loved ones and service members who served beside the Airmen who were lost in this tragic accident. My prayers are with all those affected as we honor their lives and service together,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson in a statement on Twitter.

An accompanying U.S. helicopter immediately reported the crash and a quick reaction force comprised of Iraqi Security Forces and coalition mem-

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Capt. Stephanie Kaari, 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron logistics officer, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., recently received notification she was selected to attend the 2018 United Nations Logistics Officer Course in Bangladesh starting in fall 2018. The board considered 30 applicants before selecting Kaari to be the first U.S. Air Force representative to attend the U.N. Logistics Officer Course.

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squadron teammates of our fallen. The motto of the rescue community is, ‘these things we do that others may live.’ I am alive today and serving as CSAF because of them.”

Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

bers secured the scene.

“Our hearts go out to the families and squadron teammates of our fallen,” said Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein. “The motto of the rescue community is, ‘these things we do that others may live.’ I am alive today and serving as CSAF because of them.”

“We are grateful to the Iraqi Security Forces for their immediate assistance in response to this tragic incident,” said Brig.

Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve director of operations. “Iraqi Security Forces continue to demonstrate their professionalism, capabilities and flexibility as we continue the fight towards a lasting defeat of (the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).”

First Airman selected for UN Logistics Officer Course

By Tech. Sgt. Liliana Moreno,

621ST CONTINGENCY RESPONSE WING TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. (AFNS)

For the first time ever, an Airman will attend the 2018 United Nations Logistics Officer Course in Bangladesh starting in fall 2018.

Capt. Stephanie Kaari a logistics officer assigned to the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, recently received notification she was selected to attend the course.

“I’m really excited about the opportunity to travel to Bangladesh and attend this course to learn about logistics from a U.N. perspective,” Kaari said. “Throughout my career, my best memories are from working with local national personnel and partner nation militaries and I’m looking forward to learning from the people from the Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese militaries who will also be attending this course.”

Kaari explained how she became familiar and interested in the U.N.’s peacekeeping missions as an air advisor in the 571st MSAS. “Over the past year, air advisors from my squadron have trained and advised the Uruguayan and El Salvadoran air forces to deploy in support of U.N. global peacekeep-

ing objectives in the Congo and Mali, respectively,” Kaari said.

“The 571st MSAS is on the front lines of enabling Southern Command nations to transform other countries from areas of conflict to peace, and it’s really exciting to be a part of the team.”

The board considered 30 applicants before selecting Kaari to be the first Air Force representative to attend the U.N. Logistics Officer Course. The course prepares participants for work in all aspects of logistics in a U.N. operation, including the ability to differentiate between national and U.N. logistic responsibilities.

“We have no doubt that with her experience, Kaari will be an exceptional representative to our partners in the region,” said Lt. Col. Minpo Shiue, a member of the Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs.

Shiue explained, this type of training supports one of the top priorities of the secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff of the Air Force, to strengthen alliances and emphasizes on international partner engagement and security cooperation.

“For Bangladesh, we are trying to improve our engagement and relationships at the tactical level,

Airmen to Airmen level,” Shiue said. “We’ve had high level interactions through attendance by senior officers at U.S. Air Force Professional Military Education courses. But there has been a lack of engagement at the lower level, unless it’s during the numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions. These PME opportunities allow us to build and enhance relationships at the lower level in a non-crisis environment. Our attendance at this course shows the U.S. commitment to the region.”

Kaari said this opportunity will help prepare her for future missions as an air advisor and prospective positions in the Security Cooperation enterprise.

“As an Air Force logistics readiness officer, understanding how logistics processes function in other large organizations enables me to be a more well-rounded logistician,” Kaari explained. “I’m looking forward to bringing back what I’ve learned from the course and sharing it with the logistics community.”

Most importantly, Kaari believes this course could help open doors to build personal and professional relationships between U.S., Bangladeshi, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Nepalese military members.

“Through sharing experiences and getting to know someone at an individual level, you realize that everyone, regardless of country of origin, gender, religion, etc., shares common elements of humanity,” Kaari added. “I believe those commonalities are what links us all and will help establish a foundation for a partnership moving forward.”

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First Lt. Marvin Lawrence, commander of the 206th FSC, also called the Soldiers’ actions heroic with the type of “core morality we want for all our Soldiers in a crisis.â€? “Their willingness to react and engage with their ďŹ rst thought being to save a life, while putting themselves in harm’s way is a seless attitude that we should all strive to have,â€? said Lawrence.

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Spc. Justin Stinnett (left) and Spc. Casey Brandle (far right) share a photo op with David Hamilton in Owensboro, Ky., March 19, 2018. Stinnett and Brandle are credited with saving Hamilton from an auto accident in ood waters in Owensboro Feb. 27.

Seless service drives Soldiers to heroic rescue

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KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD OWENSBORO, KY.

A pair of Kentucky Guardsmen are being hailed as heroes after saving the life of an elderly man Feb. 27 in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Spcs. Casey Brandle and Justin Stinnett, both with the 206th Engineer Battalion, are credited with pulling 87-year-old David Hamilton from his vehicle after he lost control and drove into oodwaters, trapping him inside. “The Army taught us Seless Service,â€? said Stinnett. “And what was going through my mind was how Mr. Hamilton has a family and how we each have our own‌ and family always comes ďŹ rst.

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iff Deputy reported that Hamilton lost control of his vehicle and plunged into the waters along a stretch of highway. The deputy witnessed Brandle and Stinnett “selessly and without hesitationâ€? jump into the water, swim to the vehicle and assist Hamilton out of the car and up the embankment where emergency personnel would arrive to care for him. “We were on our way to the armory when we noticed the car drive off the road and into the ood water,â€? recalled Brandle. “We stopped to see if anyone needed assistance and we saw the car was sinking and someone on the inside trying to get out, so we jumped in to help.â€?

As the two Soldiers made it the vehicle, Stinnett applied his weight to the rear of the car to keep it from nose diving further into

the water, while Brandle pulled Hamilton from the driver’s side window. “I’d say my military training helped me stay focused on what needed to be done, there was really no time to stop and think things through, we just acted,� Brandle said. “I didn’t think too much after hitting the water. It was just keep moving and don’t stop. Afterwards it was a little surreal. I kept thinking ‘Did that just happen?’�

Hamilton was treated by the deputy and EMTs, who noted that he sustained no serious injuries. Hamilton paid a visit to the 206th armory in Owensboro on March 19 to say thank you again to Brandle and Stinnett, and to honor the new friendship with a group photo. “I might forget what happened that day, but I’ll never forget them,� said Hamilton. “They are heroes. And you don’t have to go to war to be a hero.�

Brandle serves the 206th Forward Support Company as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and Stinnett as an allied trade specialist.

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ful everyone is alive and well to commemorate the experience. Stinnett said he joined the Guard to gain a greater understanding of what he wanted out of a career as a machinist and welder. February 27 taught him a lot more. “It’s an honor to me having our actions considered heroic,� Stinnett said. “But, it’s one of those things that to me I feel as if anyone with a good heart would do the same. And I like to believe everyone else would have done the same.�

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Stratcom Chief Testifies on Command’s Readiness to Deter, Respond Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies for the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, March 20, 2018.

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chuck Broadway DOD NEWS, DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY WASHINGTON

U.S. Strategic Command forces are prepared to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of the nation and its allies, the Stratcom commander told the Senate Armed Services Committee here today.

“The most important message I want to deliver today is that the forces under my command are fully ready to deter our adversaries and respond decisively, should deterrence ever fail,” Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten said. “We are ready for all threats.”

Ever-Changing, Global Warfighting Command

Stratcom personnel are positioned across the world, and are responsible for multiple domains, including air, land, sea and space. The command sets conditions across the globe as the ultimate guarantor of national and allied security, Hyten said.

“Our forces and capabilities underpin and enable all other joint force operations, he said. “[Stratcom] truly is a global warfighting command, and the strength of its command is its people,” the general told the senators.

“The soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and civilians of this enterprise have the most important mission in

our entire department, in our entire nation. Their hard work and dedication ensures our nation’s strategic capabilities remain safe, secure, reliable, and ready.”

Stratcom’s responsibilities include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike missile defense analysis and targeting and current cyberspace operations. The general said the country is challenged by adversaries who continue to expand their range of capabilities across all of these domains, and that Stratcom must continue to develop capabilities to defeat those adversaries.

“To maintain military superiority in this multipolar, all-domain world, we must out-think, out-maneuver, out-partner and out-innovate our adversaries,” he said.

“Deterrence in the 21st century requires the integration of all our capabilities, across all domains, enabling us to respond to adversary aggression any time, anywhere.”

Nuclear Deterrence, Readiness

The recently completed 2018 Nuclear Posture Review reinforces and clearly defines long-standing national objectives regarding nuclear weapons, while focusing on current and future threats, Hyten said. Providing nuclear deterrence is the lead priority for Stratcom, the general added.

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“The bedrock of our nation’s deterrence continues to be our safe, secure, ready, and reliable nuclear triad,” he said. “We started the NPR with an assessment of the threat … and based our approach on what our adversaries are doing today and the increasing challenges of the future. The surest way to prevent war is to be prepared for it. While the current [nuclear] triad continues to provide the backbone of our national security, we will eventually consume the last remaining margin from our investments made in the Cold War.” Hyten said the nuclear triad is critical to current and future success. This includes modernization programs, such as the B-21 bomber, the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine, the ground-based strategic deterrent, the long-range standoff cruise missile, nuclear command and control, and life-extended nuclear warheads. He said these capabilities will undoubtedly meet the nuclear deterrent needs now and well into the future.

“We have to remember that the strategic environment is dynamic,” the general said. “It changes constantly and our approach to deterrence must be equally dynamic to address these evolving threats. Sustained Congressional support will ensure we remain ready, agile, and effective at deterring strategic attack, ensuring our allies and partners today and into the future.”

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com ate firearm and clothing, willing to purchase appropriate Virginia hunting licenses and capable of walking on moderate terrain. For more information, call Ms. Haynes at 757-878-4123 or Mr. Dolan at 757-878-4152 for more info.

May 18-20, 2018

Summary Court Officer

First Lt. Jakob Lejman, 331st Transportation Company, Fort Eustis, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Spc. Michael Grella. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the deceased’s estate, contact Lejman at 757822-4655.

Spring Break Egg Hunt

Groninger Library will host a spring break egg hunt at 9:30 a.m., April 2, 2018, at 1313 Washington Blvd., Fort Eustis. For more information, call (757) 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com or www.facebook.com/groningerlibrary

NASCAR driver Brandon Jones

NASCAR driver, Brandon Jones, will visit Fort Eustis on April 4, 2018. In conjunction with the Month of the Military Child, military families are invited to a meet-and-greet with Jones at 1:10 p.m., in the Anderson Field House on Fort Eustis. For more information, call 757-878-5804.

World Water Day celebration

In celebration of World Water Day, Joint Base Langley Eustis will perform routine maintenance on the Filterra storm water infiltration systems at the Langley Visitor Control Center at 10 a.m., April 5, 2018. Volunteers can take part in protecting the ecosystem by contacting Dawn Christian at 764-1141 or email dawn.christian@ us.af.mil.

Free home buying and selling seminar

The Fort Eustis Housing Services Office will sponsor a free home buying and selling seminar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 10, 2018, at the Soldier Support Center, Room 106 Building 650, 650 Monroe Ave. The seminar is intended to provide information from industry experts to potential homebuyers and sellers. Representatives at the seminar will include a realtor, a mortgage lender, an attorney and a home inspector. To register, call the Housing Services Office at 878-5579 or 878-5411 no later than April 7.

Purple Heart Warrior Spring Turkey Hunt

JBLE-Eustis will be conducting Purple Heart Warrior Spring Turkey Hunts in April and May 2018. There will be two hunters drawn from all who apply by March 30.

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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month during the month of April with the following events.

• Interactive skit by the Langley Sexual assault Theater Group at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 13, 2018, at the Langley Base Theater.

• Walk a mile in her shoes at 8 a.m., April 21, 2018, at the Peninsula Town Center.

• Can I kiss you (A thought provoking look at relationships) at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., April 25, 2018, at the Jacob Conference Center in Fort Eustis.

• Standing Together Against Rape Motorcycle Rally at 8:30 a.m., April 27, 2018, at Memorial Park in Langley Air Force Base. Pre-registration is required. To register call SAPR at 764-3359. Deadline is April 16, 2018.

• Clear Challenge (Resiliency Obstacle Course) at 9 a.m., April 27, 2018, at Memorial Park in Langley Air Force Base. Pre-registration is required. To register call SAPR at 764-3359. Deadline is April 16, 2018.

King Street and Armistead Gates under construction

The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron will renovate the guard houses at the King Street and Armistead Gates.

The construction will be phased to minimize traffic impact. The first phase of construction will affect two of the four inbound lanes and one of the two outbound lanes at the Armistead gate. This phase will also affect one inbound and one outbound lane of the King Street gate.

Phase one of construction will last up to 60 days and begin on Nov. 27, 2017, at 9 a.m. Phase two of construction will last up to 57 days and is expected to begin Jan. 26, 2018, at 9 a.m. Phase two will affect the remaining two inbound lanes and one outbound lane at the Armistead gate, and the remaining inbound and outbound lane at the King Street gate. For more information, call 764-7766.

JBLE traffic update

The overhead traffic light at Lee Rd and Sweeney Blvd heading outbound is still out and has been temporarily replaced with a traffic light to the right side of the intersection. JBLE motorists should remain aware of the temporary placement of the traffic light, expected to be in place in approximately 12-14 weeks.

2018. During this time, the portion of Madison Avenue adjacent to outbound Washington Boulevard will be closed. Traffic traveling north through this area will travel down 28th Street to Jefferson Avenue and then onto Washington Boulevard. The second phase will occur over two weekends, May 4-7 and May 11-14, 2018. During this phase, the outbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will become a two-way between Jefferson Avenue and Madison Avenue. This will allow inbound traffic to divert left onto Madison Avenue, travel down the right lane of what is typically the outbound lanes of Washington Boulevard, then turn right onto Jefferson Avenue, and return to the normal route. The third phase will also spread over two weekends, May 18-21 and May 25-28, 2018. During this time, the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will become a two-way between Jefferson and Madison Avenue. Traffic normally flowing outbound will be diverted up Jefferson Avenue, down the right lane of what is typically the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard, then to Madison Avenue, and back to the normal route.

Any traffic traveling north bound on Madison to turn onto the inbound lanes of Washington Boulevard will be diverted to 28th Street and onto Jefferson Avenue before returning to normal traffic flow. For more information call 878-1558.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing, operations, or inspections/recons unless clearance is obtained in person from Range Control Fire Desk (Bldg.

2432 Mulberry Island Road) or a designated Range Control Technician. All personnel are required to check in and out with range control before going into or departing any Range or Training area. Range schedule until March 23: DATE March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30

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Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic

The Langley Hospital will provide a Pharmacist Cough and Cold Clinic starting Feb. 12, 2018. Patients who cannot get an appointment with their provider right away and do not want to wait at the ER can check in at the Family Health front desk to be seen by a clinical pharmacist on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from Installation of Active Vehicle Barriers 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all The 733rd Civil Engineer Division will install new active active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 vehicle barriers at the Fort Eustis main gate, beginning to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital.

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Pharmacy hours expanded

Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the Langley Hospital and Satellite Pharmacies will expand to better serve patients. The Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy will now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy located at the Air Force Base Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy Kiosk located inside the commissary will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2018 Spring Turkey Season

The 733rd Civil Engineer Division natural resources staff at Fort Eustis will host the 2018 Spring Turkey Season. Hunting opportunities will be based on a lottery system. Lottery tickets cost $25 with a one lottery ticket per person limit and are non-refundable, but transferrable. (Checks or money order only) The lottery tickets will be on sale Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mar. 5-30, 2018, at bldg. 1407 or 1409. The lottery drawing occurs Apr. 2, 2018, and winners will be notified between Apr. 2-3, 2018; winning hunters will choose their area and dates to hunt at that time.

Registration of firearms with 733rd Security Forces Squadron is mandatory prior to entry onto the installation.

For more information please contact James Dolan at james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152.

2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Season

The Fort Eustis Late Urban Archery Deer season will run Jan. 29, 2018 through Mar. 24, 2018 and will be operated from building 1409. Participants must have purchased a 2017 Fort Eustis Hunting Permit prior to Jan. 6, 2018, and passed the Fort Eustis Recreational Hunting Program Archery Qualification within two years, or pass a qualification test administered by the 733rd CED Natural Resource Staff. Participants must also purchase a 2018 Late Urban Archery Deer Hunting Permit at a cost of $20, and may do so the day of any hunt.

For more information please contact James Dolan at james.d.dolan.civ@mail.mil or 757-878-4152.

Langley Tax Center 2018

The Langley Tax Center is open until Apr. 13, 2018, Monday-Thursday from 8a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Education Center, Bldg. 1027 Rm. 137 (450 Weyland Rd. Langley AFB, VA) If you are deploying, this is an opportunity to make an appointment and file your 2017 tax returns before your deployment.

Please call the Langley Tax Center at 757-367-9195 to make an appointment.

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Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Before your appointment please gather all necessary or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled tax documents including last year’s tax return. at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center Open The Fort Eustis Tax Assistance Center will operate meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Informafrom Jan. 29 to April 20, 2018, at Building 2733 on Madi- tion line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273. son Avenue. Tax filing preparation, electronic filing capability, and general tax advice will be available to eligible JBLE Family Child Care Program clients. For more information, contact the Fort Eustis The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Prolegal office at 757-878-2478/2343. gram is looking for child care providers interested in a professional, portable career that will allow them to stay at home and run a home-based business. The program Chapel Annex under renovation From January to June 2018, the Langley Chapel An- is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old. nex Auditorium, kitchen and classroom four will under- Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be go renovation and are unavailable for the duration. For able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will promore information, contact the Chapel at 764-7847. vide training and materials to get your business started.

Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA gate) For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835.

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Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Durand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control Facility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commercial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Worship hours for Catholic and Protestant services Bethel Chapel: • Saturday Catholic Reconciliation at 3:30 p.m.

• Saturday Catholic Mass at 5 p.m.

• Sunday Protestant Community Service at 9 a.m.

• Sunday Catholic Mass at 11 a.m.

Langley Main Chapel: • Sunday Catholic Mass at 9 a.m.

• Sunday Protestant Gospel Service at 11 a.m.

• Catholic Daily Mass (Mon-Thurs) at 12 p.m.

• For more information call 764-7847

Life lessons over lunch workplace study

Join the new Life Lessons over Lunch the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the 633rd Mission Support Group Conference Room. The Langley Chapel offers this marketplace initiative where participants meet on a regular basis to view a DVD message over lunch, providing a unique opportunity for participants to enter an environment in the workplace where they can consider relevant insights around personal and professional challenges. The principles are presented from a biblical perspective but are non-denominational and open to all active-duty service members and lunch provided is free. For more information, contact the Langley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions

The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Support Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For more information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library encourages The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed reading and home-station missions. Due to contract vacancies and multiple provider deployments/permanent changes of station during the coming months, it will take longer to receive appointments and have messages returned.

In light of these staffing concerns, TRICARE will temporarily enroll only Active Duty service members and their family members. This action is being taken to ensure patients receive the care they deserve within the established standards. There will be no enrollment changes

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.”

For every 100 books read, children can take their reading log to the library to receive a prize. After reading 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit www.groningerlibrary.com.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT, MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR VETERANS/RETIREE DD FORM -214. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY APRIL 2, 2018 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 72 MONTHS ON RETAIL AND 48 MONTHS ON LEASE FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX, TITLE, LICENSE AND DEALER FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***BUYERS CAN ALSO RECEIVE A $500 FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON TACOMA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO), $1000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON HIGHLANDER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), $1500 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON COROLLA AND RAV4, $5000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON AVALON OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ††ALL LEASES OFFERS: OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. RAV4 DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,610 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1,000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $189 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $25,405 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $24,132. HIGHLANDER DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,720 DOWN, FIRST $279 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2018 HIGHLANDER LE MODEL 6948, MSRP $35,535 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $33,971. LEASES DO NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLES INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUME DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ALL OFFERS: OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/ OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 4/2/18 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE PARTICIPATING CENTRAL ATLANTIC TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 4/2/18. †††TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE IS ALSO INCLUDED FOR 2 YEARS AND UNLIMITED MILES. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS, EXCEPT EMERGENCY FUEL DELIVERY.