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ARMY NEWS TRADOC LEADERS INTRODUCED TO NEW ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST PG. 8

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U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command senior leaders pose for a group photo outside the Jacobs Conference Center during the TRADOC Commanders’ Conference at Fort Eustis, Va., Aug. 1, 2018.

TRADOC leaders discuss the future Army at commanders’ conference

By U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE LANGLEY EUSTIS, VA.

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command held a TRADOC Commanders’ Forum at Fort Eustis, July 31 — Aug. 2, for senior leaders from across the command.

The quarterly conference, led by Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, TRADOC commanding general, brought together 190 senior leaders and their spouses to discuss Townsend’s vision for the major command responsible for building and growing the Army.

The general’s opening comments focused on how TRADOC is working hard to recruit the future Army, increasing Soldier lethality, supporting the standup of Army Futures Command, and accelerating the adoption of Multi-Domain Operations.

“The command is working on a number of initiatives to make the fu-

ture Army more lethal,” Townsend said.

The general explained TRADOC has already moved out on toughening Basic Combat Training with new initiatives such as the Forge (a four-day, 81-hour) field-training test piloted at Fort Jackson that is now spreading across the command.

“I have made it a priority to help fully resource Initial Entry Training, to increase the number of drill sergeants to trainees, and to ensure trainees are provided the most realistic training available,” Townsend said.

“Whatever training can be done in the field, versus CBT, do it in the field,” the general said.

The forum also included a briefing from the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. James C. McConville, who lauded TRADOC for work being done on programs like the Army Combat Fitness Test, accessions and

the modernization of the force.

The VCSA explained the Army is in line with, and being driven by, the National Defense Strategy which is leading to some positive results.

“We are looking to incorporate new talent management systems,” the VCSA said. “We are bringing in outsiders like gamers from the civilian sector to help incorporate advanced technology into training, and we are increasing the lethality of our Soldiers with the ACFT.” In addition to the heavy hitting topics of MDO, Soldier lethality and Readiness, the three-day commanders’ conference also provided TRADOC senior spouses an opening to discuss supporting fellow Soldier families.

“This is a dynamic time in the Army and your leadership is very pleased with where we are and where we are going,” McConville said. “Thank you for everything that you do here TRADOC. The work being done here is helping the Army grow and improve.”

As part of the commanders’ conference, senior leaders were provided the opportunity to attend and recognize the 2018 TRADOC Instructors of the Year during a ceremony held at the Fort Eustis Officer’s Club, Aug. 1.

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Only DoD human-rated centrifuge gains full operational capability

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711TH HUMAN PERFORMANCE WING WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO (AFNS)

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Raptor Demo zooms across Canada

By Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS COLD LAKE, CANADA

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performed at the Cold Lake Air Show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, July 21-22.

Throughout the weekend, the team showcased the jet’s air superiority and interacted with the crowd. They also celebrated the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, the bi-national military agreement between the U.S. and Canada to monitor and defend North American air space.

As the only appearance of the F-22

Raptor in Canada this year, individuals from throughout Alberta gathered in Cold Lake for the aerial performance.

Approximately 20,000 people attended the show during the open-public-days.

“Every two years we put on an air show to engage with the public,” said Canadian armed forces Master Corporal Adam Pfeifer, air show liaison. “Our base is far away from most of our towns around here and putting on these air shows encourages people to come see what we do and why we do it.”

Spectators were given the opportunity to witness the fifth-generation, multirole fighter’s thrust vectoring, super cruise, stealth, maneuverability and weapons load features during each demonstration.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul “Loco” Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander/ pilot, performs a stiff pitch during the Cold Lake Air Show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, July 22, 2018. This was the first time the Raptor performed at the Cold Lake Air Show.

U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Kaylee Dubois

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team flies alongside the P-51 Mustang, “Val-Halla” flown by Greg “B.A.” Anders for a heritage flight during the Cold Lake Air Show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, July 21.

“Having the F-22 in our line-up has definitely been the highlight of the air show this year,” said Pfeifer. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some people in Canada to see an F-22 up close.

Having the opportunity to see the Raptor perform is mind-blowing and has drawn the largest crowd I’ve seen at an air show in years.”

Accompanying the demo team was a multitude of U.S. aircraft and Airmen to showcase the importance of each aircraft’s mission capabilities and day-today operations.

“This weekend just proved the positive relationship and bond we share with the Canadian people,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Niccum, F-22 Raptor Demo Team dedicated crew chief.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better show and better people to work with.”

The 13-member F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team has nine state-side shows left in the season to showcase American air power.

“We would like to say thank you to everyone who made the air show weekend the smoothest we have had all season,” said Niccum. “We had a blast showcasing our aircraft, sightseeing and meeting some incredible people. We hope we can return again in the future.”

For more information about the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team or their show schedule, visit http://www.acc.af.mil/Home/ Aerial-Events/F-22A-Demo-Team/.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Niccum, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, performs a ground show at the Cold Lake Air Show at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, July 21. The Raptor is part of the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team and performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate its unique capabilities.

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www.peninsulawarrior.com U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Svoleantopoulos, 497th Operations Support Squadron tactician, bobs from the base to the surface of a pool during water conďŹ dence training at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va. Svoleantopoulos did this exercise to practice staying calm in the water during stressful situations.

Airmen practice water skills

By Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell

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

U.S. Air Force Airmen stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis participated in water conďŹ dence training here, Aug. 1.

The Airmen prepared for cross training into BattleďŹ eld Airmen careers such as pararescue, combat weather and combat control.

During the training, they practiced using snorkeling gear, swimming long distances and staying aoat without using their arms and hands.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Goins, 633rd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical services technician, swims the length of a pool during water conďŹ dence training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 1. Goins along with other Airmen from JBLE, practice together to prepare for retraining into a combat career ďŹ eld.

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â&#x20AC;˘ August 10, 2018 U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos, U.S. Air Force Heritage Band of America guitarist, poses for a photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 1. Santos began conducting free guitar lessons for service members and all other DoD ID card holders in an effort to boost resiliency.

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Burks, 1st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment lab technician, plays guitar at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 31. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos, U.S. Air Force Heritage Band of America guitarist, is offering the lessons in the hopes of providing a creative outlet for service members.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist, began the group two months ago and says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a free class for all skill levels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to share my knowledge through guitar club,â&#x20AC;? said Santos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My students learn how to play easy songs, read chord charts and sheet music.â&#x20AC;?

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In line with the Comprehensive Airman Fitness model, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright says resiliency initiatives are a

From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Burks, 1st Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment lab technician, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos, U.S. Air Force Heritage Band of America guitarist, learn guitar chords at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, July 31.

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Santos said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that by taking a break and going to this club, you get to mingle and at the same time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re learning something, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re being creative and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re broadening your network.â&#x20AC;?

For more information or course reservations, call (757) 764-6107, or e-mail daniel. santos.7@us.af.mil.

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By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS YORKTOWN, VA.

U.S. Army Chaplains celebrate 243rd anniversary

From left, U.S. Army Pvt. Jazmyn Lovett, Regimental Memorial Chapel religious affairs specialist, and Col. Darrell Thomsen, Joint Base Langley-Eustis deputy wing chaplain, cut the cake during the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps 243rd Anniversary celebration at Yorktown, Virginia, July 27, 2018. Attendees toured the Grace Episcopal Church and learned the history of the Chaplain Corps dating back to the Revolutionary War.

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By Mag Reed

U.S. ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The Sony Walkman, the Rubik’s Cube and the IBM Personal Computer have one thing in common with the current Army Physical Fitness Test – they were all invented in 1980.

Education and innovation have given way to newer and better ideas, and the new Army Combat Fitness Test is the rst of its kind to directly connect the science of tness, with combat readiness for Soldiers.

As the sun rose over Fort Eustis today, 240 senior leaders from across the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command gathered to witness innovation in action, and experience the new test rst hand.

From the Standing Power Throw to the Hand Release Push-Up, Push Up, each of the six events were demonstrated to show Army leaders not only proper grading ding and technique, nique, but how each event translatess to movements on the battleeld.

Gen. Stephen en J. Townsend, commanding anding general of U.S. Army Trainraining and Doctrine Command, nd, hosted the event, and exxplained the direct correla-tion between the test and a Soldier’s success on the battle eld.

“Six years of science and research have gone into the making of the ACFT,” Townsend said.

“We’ve studied all the combat tasks that a Soldier has to perform on a battle eld, and we regressed those into common tasks, and wee regressed those into exerr-

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cises that best prepare Soldiers for those tasks.”

Research conducted by the Center for Initial Military Training, yielded a test that is not only about challenging Soldiers mentally and physically, but inherently changing the entire tness culture of the Army.

The integration of this test also instills that all Soldiers, no matter age or gender, will be faced with the same basic physical tasks in their military career. The deadlift, for example, engages lower body muscular strength, the same way a Soldier would carry a litter to evacuate a fellow Soldier from combat.

“War doesn’t distinguish between gender and age. You can be 20 years old on the battle eld, or you can be 50, and you’re going to have to accomplish the same mission. This test helps you execute your warrior tasks and battle drills, no matter who you are,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell, command sergeant major of the Center for Initial Military Training.

Educating leaders is the rst step in introducing this test to the Army. CIMT will lead the eld testing effort, starting this October, with more than 60 battalions across the Active Duty Army, Reserve, and National Guard. The eld tests will provide th the data necessary to determine the speci c grading approach and standards. s Staff Sgt. B Bryan Ivery, the TRADOC 20 2017 Platoon Sergeant of the Year, encourages all leaders ac across the Army to get their Soldiers Sol out of their comfort zone zones and into a new holistic aapproach to tness.

“A leader, at any level, needs to go leve through and feel thro what the rigors of wh this test will put thi their body through,” thei he said and encouraged leaders to esag tablish a training ta plan that you can p eexecute together. ““Be the example, do the right p thing.” th

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(1) U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Vickie Culp, Transportation Corps Regimental command sergeant major, participates in the standing power throw during an exhibition of the new Army Combat Fitness Test at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 1. The new Army Combat Fitness Test was designed to connect the science of fitness with combat readiness for Soldiers. (2) U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth J. Kraus, U.S. Army Cadet Command senior enlisted advisor, practices the deadlift event.

Each event for the ACFT is meant to correlate with specific battlefield requirements.

(3) A U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command senior leader participates in the strength deadlift during an exhibition of the new Army Combat Fitness Test at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 1. The test is meant to instill that all Soldiers, no matter age or gender, will be faced with the same basic physical tasks while in the field.

(4) U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Mitchell, Center for Initial Military Training Command Sergeant Major, demonstrates the sprint, drag and carry event. The sprint, drag, carry is one of six events of the new Army Combat Fitness Test. (5) U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Heidi Hoyle, U.S. Army Ordnance School commandant and chief of ordnance, participates in the dumbbell carry portion of the sprint, drag and carry event. More than 240 leaders from across U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command assembled to be among the first in the Army to practice the new test.

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• August 10, 2018 Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Owen, a morgue NCOIC for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, examines personal effects that potentially belong to fallen service members inside a laboratory at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, Hawaii, March 12.

U.S. Army photo by Sean Kimmons

In unique mission, Soldiers give identity back to fallen troops

By Sean Kimmons

ARMY NEWS SERVICE JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII

When her duty day is over, Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Owen often reflects on if she did enough to help identify fallen service members.

As the morgue noncommissioned officer in charge at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, which is tasked to account for more than 82,000 Americans still missing from past conflicts, she analyzes human remains and personal effects in hopes to close a cold case.

“At the end of the day, I have to be able to look in the mirror and say I’ve done my best,” she said. “And when I get up in the morning, I say I’m going to do better, because these families have been waiting years and years.”

Owens is one of about 100 service members and civilians who work at the agency’s laboratories here and at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. Each year, the labs identify the remains of around 200 Americans that are then reunited with families.

On Aug. 1, more than 50 caskets of believed-to-be American service members were provided to DPAA after North Korea handed them over as part of ongoing peace negotiations.

The caskets, which may include one or more sets of remains, are now undergoing further analysis and identification at the labs.

The painstaking work, which can take months to years to complete, is Owen’s passion. Whenever a positive identification comes in, she said, it is as if the ser-

vice member’s name is given back.

“What drives me the most is that these are heroes,” she said, looking across a lab room with hundreds of unknown remains. “These are all heroes that have a name and a family.”

IDENTIFYING HEROES

Each year, DPAA has up to 80 investigation and recovery team missions throughout the world to pinpoint last known locations of missing Americans and to attempt to excavate their remains.

“The work is complex, the work is difficult, and it takes that dedication, that passion ... to be able to perform this solemn obligation that we make to the nation and to the families,” said Kelly McKeague, the agency’s director.

The joint agency, which employs many Soldiers and Army veterans, has agreements with nearly 50 nations that assist in its missions, he added.

Most of the missing were lost at World War II battle sites in the Pacific region.

There are also almost 7,700 unaccounted for from the Korean War, with the majority believed to be in North Korea.

DPAA teams were allowed to conduct missions in North Korea from 1996 to

2005, but operations halted due to safety concerns. Agency officials hope these missions could soon start up again.

Before he became the agency’s lab director, John Byrd had the opportunity to help recover Americans who fought in North Korea.

One of the sites his team was allowed to go to was where the Battle of Unsan took place. The 1950 battle pitted Chinese forces against American and South Korean armies. Hundreds of Americans eventually died in the battle, later deemed a huge victory for the Chinese army.

When remains are identified by his staff, whether they were found at Unsan or another site, it is always a testament to good field and lab work that solved the decades-old case, Byrd said.

“It’s extremely gratifying,” he said, “and it kind of keeps you grounded where you know why you’re here and why you’re doing this work.”

A majority of DPAA cases involve some type of DNA testing, where samples are taken from the remains and sent to the Armed Forces DNA Identification Lab in Delaware.

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If none are on file, a battalion of professional genealogists working for service casualty offices will try to locate family members.

Many times their starting point is the service member’s home address from the 1940s, if they served in World War II. This makes it extremely difficult to track down a living family member as the years pass on.

“It’s one of the greatest challenges of all. How do you find close family members of a missing serviceman from 1944?” Byrd asked. “It’s not easy. Some [cases] we run into dead ends and we can’t find anybody.”

The Defense Department has kept dental records of troops dating back to World War I that can be used to help in the process.

In 2005, the agency also discovered another method that has proved successful.

For troops who served in the older conflicts, many had to get chest x-rays as part of a tuberculosis screening when they first signed up.

Like the dental records, these radiographs were stored in a warehouse by the DOD. The agency later obtained thousands of copies of them.

They now assist lab personnel who use them as a comparison tool since the shape of a person’s chest is different from others, like a fingerprint.

“The process of comparing this induction chest x-ray to an x-ray we take from the remains is analogous to doing fingerprint comparison,”

Byrd said. “It’s a very similar kind of mindset that you take when you look at the two side-by-side; you’re looking for commonalities and differences.”

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Then there was another mission in Slovenia, where the tail gunner of a bomber

U.S. Army photo by Sean Kimmons

Photos of fallen service members who have been identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency line a wall inside a laboratory at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

identified, family members often come to the lab so they can participate in escorting the remains back home, Byrd said. For those who work at the lab, those family member visits make the months or years of work seem worthwhile.

“When you have a family member come in and the staff who actually worked on the case get to meet them, they get to see the tangible results of their hard work,” Byrd said. “It’s definitely a boost to their morale.”

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Before that sort of closure can start for families, recovery teams spend weeks at a time doing the grunt work of excavating sites.

Capt. Brandon Lucas, who serves as a team leader, recalled his team digging nearly

aircraft from World War II went missing.

When his plane crashed, the gunner was the only one in his aircrew killed. Locals later buried him next to a church.

As Lucas’ team arrived at the site, the town still knew about the crash and the gunner. They regularly visited his team, often bringing Lucas and the others food and drinks. An elderly woman even told him that for decades she would clean the gravesite once a week.

When his team recovered the remains, a somber tone spread through the community.

“A lot of them actually shed tears when we found the remains,” he said. “It was special to them and it was special to me.”

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perienced during missions, galvanized the meaning of the mission for him.

“I’m potentially bringing back a fallen comrade,” he said. “I would want to know that if it was me lost out there somebody is trying to recover me and give my family closure.”

Recovery missions also extend out into the sea, where many service members have disappeared as a result of aircraft crashes or ships sunk.

While she served as commander of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Maj. Gen. Susan A. Davidson was an advocate for her unit to support the solemn mission.

The unit regularly supplies DPAA with highly-trained Army divers from the 7th Engineer Dive Detachment, who often work on the sea floor with no visibility and use a suction hose to remove loose sediment from recovery sites.

On a barge, team members then sift through the sediment for the remains or personal effects of those missing.

When divers returned to Hawaii, she encouraged them to share their experiences and what they got out of the mission with others in the unit.

“They come back a different person and they have a different respect for our Army and for what we do,” Davidson said. “And it is hero work that we do.”

Back in the lab room, Owen and others strive to identity those heroes who have been found.

“I feel that I am part of something so much bigger that I can contribute to,” she said. “It might not be a lot, but it’s something.”

Combined with all the other efforts made at the agency, her “something” may just one day bring closure to a family that has waited years for answers.

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This centrifuge will do just that.”

Air Force students will begin using this centrifuge for training beginning Oct. 1. Approximately 1,200 Air Force students — including fighter pilots, aircrew members, flight surgeons, aerospace physiologists, and others — are expected to receive training each year.

The centrifuge has a unique capability, explained Koeniger. All three cockpits can be linked with the control room to create a virtual battle space.

Col. Alden Hilton, U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine commander, provided opening remarks and stated that he had been in two centrifuges – one at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the other at Brooks City Base, Texas.

“I’ll just say that centrifuge training— is a necessary evil,” he said, which invoked laughter from the audience that included Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General, and Maj. Gen. William Cooley, AFRL commander.

Hilton commended the Airmen responsible for getting the centrifuge ready, presenting each of them with a USAFSAM Centennial coin.

USAFSAM, which is part of the 711 HPW and the AFRL, was established in 1918 and is the premier institute for education, research, and worldwide operational consultation in aerospace and operational medicine. USAFSAM has been a leader in the field of aerospace medicine and human performance from the beginnings of aviation through the onset of the space age and into the present.

“We are 100 percent committed to using this extraordinary training and research device to keep aircrew safe, advance science and develop technologies that keep our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines the most capable fighting force in the world,” Koeniger said.

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Fishing at Browns Lake

Catch and release fishing is allowed at Brown’s Lake on Fort Eustis, but only from the pier. Patrons are not permitted to launch boats or kayaks off the shorelines to fish on the lake, as doing so would cause disturbance of the lake sediment. The primary Land Use Control on the site is no disturbance of the lake sediment. For additional information, call (757) 826-7379.

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Free Guitar Lessons

United States Air Force Heritage of America Band guitarist Tech. Sgt. Daniel Santos is conducting free beginner guitar lessons every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the static display hangar DV room. Lessons are open to military members, civilian personnel, veterans and retirees. Members must bring their own guitar and smartphone. Space is limited. To sign up, go to https://www.milsuite.mil/book/events/52928. For more information, call (757) 759-6405.

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Career Skill Program is School Physical Days

offering a Professional Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver training program for a commercial driver’s license with Shippers’ Choice of Virginia Inc. Eligible Soldiers must have commander approval, be in the military for 180 days of continuous active duty service, and expect to be discharged or released from active duty within 180 days. The program, starting Oct. 10, 2018, is accepting applications until Sept. 6, 2018. There is no cost for the training for eligible service members. For more information, contact Clayton B. Wilkes, Career Skills Program Installation Administrator (757) 878-5356, email: clayton.b.wilkes.ctr@ mail.com.

Calling all artists

The 633rd Medical Group will host school physical days from 7:40 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 8 and 22, 2018, at the Pediatric and Family Health Clinic at the U.S. Air Force Langley Hospital. Every year, the 633rd MDG hosts two dedicated school physical days during the summer to help ensure enrolled pediatric patients are able to obtain required exams for Virginia school enrollment and sports participation. To book an appointment, call 1-866-645-4584.

Free job fair

The Disabled American Veterans charity and RecruitMilitary will host a free job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 23, 2018, at Richmond International Speedway. The event is open to veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard and Reserve members and spouses.

More than 50 companies will be in attendance with more than 100 managerial and supervisory job opportunities. To register for the event, visit https://rmvets.com/2JzzKaG. For more details, visit RecruitMilitary.com/Richmond.

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office is calling all artists to participate in an art exhibit featuring paintings, sculptures, drawings and photography. Submissions will be on display at the Bateman Library from Sept. 5-25, 2018. Performing artists (poets, dancers, musicians, vocalists, etc.) will perform during an event from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 25, Staff Sergeant release party 2018 at the Base Theater. Pre-registration is required for Joint Base Langley-Eustis will host a Staff Sergeant all entries no later than Aug. 15, 2018. For more informa- release party scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., Aug. 26, tion, call the SAPR office at (757) 764-3359 or email scot- 2018, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center. Come suptie.hampton@us.af.mil. port the non-commissioned officer selectees and celebrate their promotions. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashley Dixson at ashley.d.dixson.mil@mail.mil Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund The Langley Chief’s Group is accepting applications for or (757) 764-8995, or Staff Sgt. Jennifer Balli at jennifer. the Mary Matthews Scholarship Fund. Four active duty balli@us.af.mil or (757) 225-0232.

Airmen stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, E-6 and below, will be awarded the $300 scholarship. Applica- Electronics Recycling Drive tions must be received by Aug. 16, 2018. Recipients will The 192nd Medical Group is hosting an on-going elecbe presented the scholarships Sept. 20, 2018. For appli- tronics recycling drive to help raise funds for moral events. cations and more information, contact CMSgt. Clifford Items such as empty inkjet cartridges, cell phones & acLawton at clifford.lawton@us.af.mil or (757) 225-7245, or cessories, GPS devices, calculators, ebook readers, iPCMSgt. Clarence Hucks at clarence.hucks@us.af.mil or ods/MP3 players, digital & video cameras, PDAs, iPads/ (757) 764-0219. tablets and video game consoles can be dropped at 159 Sweeney Blvd, Bldg. 764, Room 109. For more information, call (757) 764-0127.

633rd ABW/EO temporary office closure The 633rd ABW/EO Langley office will be closed for training scheduled for Aug. 20 – Aug. 24, 2018. The 633rd Langley Exchange hours ABW/EO Fort Eustis office will remain open. For imEffective July 2, the Langley Exchange will adjust the mediate assistance, call (757) 878-4797, (757) 878-0022 Monday through Friday hours of operation from 9 a.m. to or (757) 878-5325. For more information, contact 633. 7 p.m., due to decline in sales and foot traffic in the facilmeo@us.af.mil or call (757) 764-5877 and the staff will ity. The new schedule will mirror the commissary closing return your call at the earliest opportunity. time, maximizing workforce during operating hours.

633 ABW/EO Intakes and Closure

Due to workload and manning for Fort Eustis equal opportunity personnel, intakes will be made by appointment only until further notice. An intake package will be in the front lobby and provided as a resource for information.

The Langley EO office will still accept and process walkins as available. The Joint Base Langley-Eustis EO offices will close on Fridays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (757) 764-5877/5878 or (757) 878-4797/0022.

Airman and Family Readiness Center temporary location

Effective June 13, the Airman and Family Readiness Center will temporarily move to the Community Commons while renovations are underway at the Nealy Ave. location. The center should be fully operational from the Community Commons by June 18. The AFRC hours of operation will remain the same: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. For more information, contact the AFRC at 764-3990 or 764-3994.

Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program

The 633rd Dental Squadron has launched its Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program. This six-month program provides volunteers with the requisite training to build a foundation for a career in dentistry. Volunteers will learn about dental instruments and equipment, oral anatomy, physiology, radiology, front-desk and reception duties, and will learn how to work chairside, hand-inhand with dentists in all dental disciplines. The program is open to military family members and retirees ages 18 and up. Volunteers selected for the program will work full-time from 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Upon completion of this program, volunteers will receive an official American Red Cross Volunteer certificate of training. Although the certificate will not certify participants as dental assistants, it does create unique opportunities for graduates to work in the local community as civilian dental assistants. Applications are now available at the Red Cross Volunteer Office inside the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Hospital. All applicants must undergo a background check. For more information, contact Judy Theodosakis at (757)225-4060, or Robert Baldwin at (757)764-6384.

710th Combat Operations Squadron vacancies

The 710th Combat Operations Squadron currently has 11 officer (rated officers, 14NX) and 11 enlisted (intel, 1C5X1) Reserve Air Force Security Code vacancies at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Rated officer vacancies are also available at Shaw Air Force Base. The 710th COS is one of the Air Force Reserve Command’s two Air Operations Center augmentation units. Some AFSCs are eligible for a $300 travel stipend. For inquiries, email 710COS. Workflow@us.af.mil or call 757-225-1955.

New Langley Legal Assistance Office

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Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 is changing course

Effective May 20th, Hampton Roads Transit Route 118 will no longer enter Langley Air Force Base to drop off and pick up passengers. This will impact people who work on base and this decision was not made lightly or without research by Hampton Roads. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757) 222-6100.

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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 July 27: DATE RANGES TIMES Aug. 10 BTRAC, R1 MAINTENANCE R2, R3, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

R4, R5, R6 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 1 POF R3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Aug. 12 NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED -------------------Aug. 13 BTRAC, R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 14 BTRAC, R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 15 BTRAC, R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 16 BTRAC, R1 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 17 BTRAC, R1, MAINTENANCE R2, R3, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

R4, R5, R6 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Service is available to all active duty and Department of Defense beneficiaries 18 to 70 years of age who are enrolled to Langley Hospital.

Patients who are on flying status or Personal Reliability Program, are immunocompromised or have symptoms over 10 days cannot be seen at the Cough and Cold clinic. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Ashely Dixson at 764-8995.

Tricare Prime Suffolk will open a Family Practice and Pediatric Clinic in summer 2018 at 7021 Harbour View Drive, Suffolk, Virginia. The clinic will open seven days a week for active duty, retirees and family members, with pharmacy pick-up available. Members can remain enrolled at their current location while waiting for the new clinic to Pharmacy hours expanded open. To be placed on the waiting list, contact the local Effective immediately, the hours of operation for the health benefits advisor.

Langley Hospital and Satellite Pharmacies will expand to better serve patients. The Hospital Outpatient PharmaTraffic calming serpentine cy will now open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday In accordance with Department of Defense guidance through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy located at the Air regarding defending installations, Fort Eustis will imple- Force Base Exchange will now be open from 8 a.m. to ment a traffic calming serpentine as a measure to in- 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Satellite Pharmacy crease the installation’s security posture May 1, 2018, Kiosk located inside the commissary will continue to be on Washington Blvd outbound lanes. The serpentine will open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. reduce the number of outbound lanes from three to two.

This will impact outbound traffic, especially during rush Durand Entry Control Facility hour. The serpentine will remain in place until completion (NASA gate) changes of the Active Vehicle Barrier project which is expected in Security Forces personnel will no longer man the Duthe month of August 2018. rand Entry Control Facility (NASA Gate). Personnel will still have their credentials checked by guards at the main Kids Bowl Free NASA gate, however, their credentials will not be checked Registered children receive certificates to bowl two again at the Durand Entry Control Facility. NASA guards free games a day this spring and summer at Langley will still man their side of the Durand Entry Control FaLanes. Visit www.KidsBowlFree.com/Airforce to register cility and will only allow CAC holders (no dependent ID each child and receive free bowling passes every week cards) to enter NASA property. Additionally, no commerby email. For more information, call (757) 764-2433. cial vehicles are allowed access to NASA property. The Durand Entry Control Facility hours are from 6 to 9 a.m.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule and 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Ranges, training areas, and associated facilities are Off Limits to personnel not engaged in scheduled firing,

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

Manpower shortage impacts 633rd Medical Group services

The 633rd Medical Group strives to provide Trusted Care to all they serve, while supporting many deployed 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 or action taken to any patients who are already enrolled at the 633rd Medical Group, regardless of category. For questions regarding TRICARE benefits, or for enrollment assistance to locate the best medical facility to meet healthcare needs, contact the TRICARE Information line at 1-800-TRICARE or 1-800-874-2273.

JBLE Family Child Care Program

The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Family Child Care Program 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 is available for children ages two weeks to 12 years old.

Child care providers must be at least 18 years old, be able to read and speak English, be in good health, and willing to undergo a background check. The FCC will provide training and materials to get your business started. For more information, call Fort Eustis at 878-5584/5726 or Langley Air Force Base 764-3585/2835

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 » See JBLE | 14

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Air Force Reserve Technician recruiting

Fort Eustis 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123 If you are looking to join the Air Force Reserve or to fi ll provided is free. For more information, contact the LangFt Eustis, VA 23604 a General Schedule job, both can be done as an Air Reley Chapel at 633abw.hc@us.af.mil.

757-878-0948 serve Technician. For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Erin Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Debourg, regional ART recruiter, at erin.debourg@us.af.

Air Force Reserve hosts Palace Front-Palace mil or (910) 237-8848.

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority Chase informational sessions from 8 to 9:30 a.m.). Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m.

The Air Force Reserve will host Palace Front-Palace All appointments are made online only. Please visit Wylie Theater hosts Chapel Next Chase informational sessions the 2nd and 4th Wedneshttps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/ day of every month at 10 a.m., in the 633rd Force Sup- Sunday services default.aspx to make an appointment.

Join Chapel Next at the Wylie Theater from 10 a.m. to port Squadron auditorium, building 15 in Wing B, room Please visit http://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/ 203. Palace Front is available to Airmen within 180 days 11:30 a.m., on Sundays for contemporary Christian wor- required_docs.pdf for information on identification and of their projected separation date. Palace Chase is re- ship. For more information, call 878-2257. documentation requirements for ID card Issuance/Reserved for Airmen over 180 days from separation who newal and DEERS enrollments. are interested in separating from Active Duty early. For Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Club Do you want to improve your public speaking and commore information, call 751-4825 or 846-7532.

Other RAPIDS/DEERS Locations: munication skills? The Old Point Comfort Toastmasters Please visit https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/ for locaClub meets at 11:40 a.m., the first and third Wednesday Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library tions and information on other RAPIDS/DEERS sites in of each month, at 650 Monroe Ave. Visitors are always the area. For service capability and hours of operation call encourages reading welcome. For more information, visit www.district66.org ahead.

Fort Eustis’ Groninger Library has implemented an or call 878-3124 or 878-2204. ongoing Reading Program entitled “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” and “1000 Books from 1st -5th grades.”

JBLE CAC/ID Customer Service Hours: For every 100 books read, children can take their read- Transportation Museum change to LANGLEY ing log to the library to receive a prize. After reading hours of operation Walk-in: Mon. – Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The United States Army Transportation Museum on 1000 books, children will receive a free t-shirt. For more Appointments: Mon. – Fri 8:00 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. information, contact the library at 878-5017 or visit Fort Eustis hours of operation has changed. The previCAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. ous hours of Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 www.groningerlibrary.com.

Thurs. – Fri. 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. p.m., has changed to Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Commercial: 765-2270 | Fax: 764-4683 Army Emergency Relief available online Soldiers, military retirees and family members can now request financial assistance through Army Emergency Relief’s redesigned website at https://www.aerhq.org.

Applications can be submitted 24 hours a day via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The redesigned site allows for easier navigation and authorized patrons can access their accounts, apply for scholarships, donate and utilize the new loan calculator. For more information, call at 878-5570.

Company Grade Officer Council welcomes members

Trespass Notice

The Langley small arms firing range, adjacent area and the bullet impact area to the rear of the range are off-limits to all personnel. The firing range maintains 24-hour operations, seven days a week and is not open for the use of privately owned weapons. Due to gunfire, trespassing in this area is illegal and dangerous. For more information, contact Combat Arms at 764-4785 or 574-4785.

633rd Force Support Squadron RAPIDS/DEERS location information

Langley Air Force Base The Company Grade Officer Council will meet at 4:45 45 Nealy Ave, Wing A, Suite 114 p.m., at the Bayview Commonwealth Center every Hampton, VA 23665 third Thursday of the month and is open to all Company 757-764-2270 Grade Officers. The council has an opening for a U.S. Customer Service Office’s customer service hours are Army officer on the council board. Join the council for professional development, social events and fun. For Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CAC priority from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesmore information, call 764-9954. days 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 3 p.m.

The Awards and Decorations Office’s customer service Langley 5/6 club hosts monthly meetings hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 The Langley 5/6 club will meet at 11:30 a.m., at the p.m., and Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Bayview Commonwealth Center every second Wednesbetween 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. day of every month. A guest speaker will visit the club Requests and documents can be e-mailed to 633 FSS/ every month to discuss various topics. Along with being FSMPS Decorations Support at 633mss.dpmpe.decsupa networking tool, the group meets to brainstorm fundport@us.af.mil. raising opportunities and membership drives. For more The Official Passport Office is by appointment only. information, call 764-0507.

Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., for Passport pickups and cancellations only.

45 Nealy Ave, Bldg. 15 Wing A, Suite 114, Hampton, VA 23665 EUSTIS Walk-in: Mon. – Fri. Appointments: Mon. – Fri. CAC Only Hours: Mon. – Tues.

Thurs. – Fri.

9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Commercial: 878-0948 | Fax: 878-0942 650 Monroe Ave, Room 123, Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Anyone interested in scheduling an appointment can do so by accessing the RAPIDS Site Locator at the following links: Langley: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=573.

Eustis: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=228.

Additionally, there are several ID Card Issuance Offices located across the Hampton Roads Region. Use the following link to search for locations nearest you. https://rapidsppointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/default.aspx.

Sponsors who need dependent ID cards reissued may complete in advance the DD Form 1172-2 and have it available for family members to be seen at an appointment or during walk-in hours.

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