Peninsula Warrior Air Force Edition 2.28.2020

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Joint Base Langley-Eustis Public Affairs Officer Capt. Sara Harper • Sara.Harper@us.af.mil Joint Base Langley-Eustis Editor Aliza Reisberg • aliza.reisberg@us.af.mil 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.

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Spc. Travis Teate

U.S. Army Sgt. Jacob Beardmore and Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Smith, 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), draw their weapons during a Dynamic Shooting Drill at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27. This portion of the course certifies the trainers to run Urban Rifle Marksmanship courses of fire.

By Spc. Travis Teate

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

U.S. Army Soldiers take turns firing the M9 at targets during the Urban Rifle Marksmanship portion of the Master Marksmen Trainer Course at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27. The Urban Rifle Marksmanship tests Spc. Travis Teate sight alignment, recoil U.S. Army Soldiers participating in the Master Marksmanship Course Trainer program, management and transi- check their targets for firing accuracy at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 27. The tioning. rate of fire was increased as the target distance was reduced from 20 meters, to 15 meters, to 10 meters during the Master Marksmen Trainer Course.

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Derek Seifert

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle arrived at the Transportation Museum at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Feb. 21. The JLTV will be in the Future of Army Transportation exhibit in the museum.

Transportation Museum updates exhibits

By Senior Airman Derek Seifert JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

The U.S. Army Transportation Museum at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, received the newest U.S. Army vehicle Feb. 21, 2020.

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle arrived to the museum at JBLE and Fort Lee, Virginia, to be exhibited as part of the Future of the Army section which allows former, current and future Soldiers to see the direction of transportation for the Army.

“The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle brought here is one of the two prototypes that were tested to determine where the Army was headed, in terms of transportation, in the future,” said Alisha Hamel, Transportation Museum director.

Museum visitors will be able to see

the JLTV interior which displays some of the newest features, including cup holders, the TAK-4i intelligent independent suspension system and the complete plug and play command, control, communications, computers intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability that was designed to keep Soldiers safe while travelling outside the wire.

“It’s designed for better survivability in a combat situation,” Hamel said. “It is armored all the way around.”

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division was the first to receive the JLTV in 2019.

The replacement of the Army’s High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle with the JLTV started in early 2019. The U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force will also be incorporating the vehicle in their wheeled fleet going into

Derek Seifert

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle started replacing the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle in 2019 at the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

the future.

The Army anticipates purchasing a total of 49,099 JLTVs across its active, Reserve and National Guard components.

The JLTV program remains on schedule and on budget to replace a significant portion of the Army’s HMMWV

fleet. The JLTV comes in two variants and four mission package configurations: General Purpose, Close Combat Weapons Carrier, Heavy Guns Carrier and a Utility vehicle.

Army units across JBLE will receive the JLTV in the future.

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Final salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul K. "Tabs" Voss

By Airman 1st Class Sarah Dowe

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

Approximately 1,000 Airmen, service members and civilians representing Joint Base LangleyEustis, Virginia and Air Combat Command rendered a final salute to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Paul K. “Tabs” Voss and his family. Voss, a 25-year veteran who passed away while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, was the ops division branch chief at ACC Headquarters. This marks the end of Voss’watch as we honor his service, dedication and sacrifice to our country.

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VPOTUS VISITS HAMPTON ROADS

Senior Airman Anthony Nin Leclerec

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at NASA Langley Research Center, Feb. 19. Pence visited the NASA Langley Research Center to talk about NASA's plans for the Artemis Program and Americas return to the Moon in 2024.

Clayton Turner, NASA Langley Research Center director, speaks to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence as they tour the Structure and Materials Lab at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, Feb. 19. Pence viewed the lunar crane technology and the inflatable habitat concept that will aid the Artemis mission.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence tours the 14x22 Wind Tunnel at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, Feb. 19.

Frank Quinto, facility manager, spoke about the importance of the wind tunnel facility to the Artemis mission.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at NASA Langley Research Center, Feb. 19. Pence visited the NASA Langley Research Center to talk about NASA's plans for the Artemis Program and Americas return to the Moon in 2024.

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Background

Col. (Dr.) Aquilla HighsmithTyler

Col. Aquilla "HT" HighsmithTyler grew up the small town of Garland in North Carolina.

In her free time she loves dancing to all genres of music, crafting with her children and spending quality time with family. She dreamt of being a physician since the age of five and never let go of that dream.

633d Surgical Operations Squadron Commande

“When you have a goal, set your sight on it, speak it into existence and it will happen. You decide how your life goes.”

Military dedication Col HT didn't come from a family with a strong military legacy. Her decision to join the military stemmed from her time in Army JROTC. On a drill team trip, she experienced an Air Force Base environment and immediately felt the branch was for her. Upon entering college, she signed up for Air Force ROTC, and wanting to avoid the large amount of debt being in medical school would cost, decided to commission. Dr. HT is a boardcertified OB/GYN physician.

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The Mission The 633d SGCS covers multiple specialties and works throughout the peninsula at Langley Hospital, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and McDonald Army Health Clinic at Fort Eustis. Col HT’s sqadron performs over 2,800 surgeries and delivers more than 800 newborns each year.

"One of the things I feel you won't get anywhere but in the military is the experience of truly being a family. For me, being a squadron commander is about taking care of my family."

FLIGHTS: - Surgical Services -Operating Room -Diagnostic Imaging -Perioperative Services -Women's Health -Services at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth SPECIALTIES -Ear, Nose & Throat -General Surgery -Obstetrics/Gynecology -Ophthamology -Orthopedics -Podiatry -Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility -Urology and Urogynecology

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Successes

"I enjoy getting notes from other commanders, Airmen, and family members saying how great their care was. It ensures me that my team is doing what they need to do for their patients."

Compared to civilian facilities, the 633d MDG has been able to get patients into specialty care faster Wait time for access to care is getting shorter, allowing Airmen to return to the mission sooner Performing more same-day and minimally invasive surgeries, so patients can recover at home instead of being hospitalized Surgical turnover has improved within the last year resulting in better eďŹƒciency The merge with Fort Eustis surgeons has been a huge success with an increase in Operating Room utilization

Future for the 633d SGCS With the hospital falling completely under the Defense Health Agency, there will be changes to the overall way things run. Highsmith-Tyler hopes for a smooth transition for both her Airmen and the patients.

Her main goal is to provide safe, high quality care even under the uncertainty of changes that will happen.

To schedule a medical appointment, call the Hampton Roads Appointment Line at 1-866-645-4584

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JBLE Community Fort Eustis Tax Center

The Fort Eustis Tax Center will open Jan. 27 – April 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m, at 2733 Madison Ave. Both appointments and walk-ins are available but walk-ins must arrive by 4 p.m. Call 757-878-2343 to set up and appointment. Assistance is available to active duty, retirees and dependents.

Langley Tax Center

The Langley Tax Center will be open from Feb. 3 – April 10, Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. – noon, at the Education Center bldg. 1027 Rm. 137, 450 Weyland Rd. Tax preparation is done by tax center volunteers by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or find out more information, call 757-778-0045.

Tuskegee Airmen International Tidewater Chapter Community Event

Come on out to the Tuskegee Airmen International Tidewater Chapter community engagement session to help increase awareness of the accomplishments of Tuskegee Airmen during WWII 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Feb. 28, at the Langley Base Exchange Food Court. There will be a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman on site to share their experiences and autograph books. For more information, contact Rickey Rodgers at 402-650-3401 or 757-764-8710.

Spark Tank Voting

Team JBLE, help support U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Daniel Caban, 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Vote for your favorite Spark Tank 2020 pitch! Spark Tank is an annual event hosted at the Air Force Association’s Warfare Symposium in Orlando, FL. Airmen pitch innovative ideas to a panel of top Air Force leadership and industry experts. Voting will close on Friday, Feb 28 at 1006, one minute after the last pitch. The poll works best in Chrome. https://www.polltab.com/kTWASVJXV. Results can be seen here: https://www.polltab.com/kTWASVJXV/results

Black History Month Dialogue

Come out and enjoy the final Black History Month dialogue for February showcasing the beginning of the voting rights movement and the future starting 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., Feb. 28, at the Base Theater.

Langley Invisible Wounds Round Table

Come out and enjoy your lunch at the Langley Invisible Wounds Peer Support Group Lunch & Round Table Talk 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., March 5, at the Chapel Annex. The support group invites all those afflicted with invisible wounds to come, sit and talk, in a safe environment free of judgment. This will provide a great opportunity to voice your concerns or get advice from others who may be in a similar situation.

F-22 Demo Practice

The F-22 Demonstration Team will be hosting a practice session 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m., March 6 at Langley Air Force Base.

Fabrication Facility

Public Notice, Fabrication Facility at JBLE-Eustis The United States Air Force is preparing a Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) addressing the construction of a new facility and the demolition of two existing buildings at

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com the Technology Development Directorate - Aviation Technology/Systems Integration and Demonstration (TDD-A/ SID), Research Support Area (RSA), located at the 3500 block of Mulberry Island Road on JBLE-Eustis. The proposal consists of demolishing two existing buildings and constructing a new facility in the same general footprint of the demolished buildings. Although the new facility will be constructed on existing hard stand, and in an area that was previously disturbed, a portion of the construction area is currently situated within the 100 year floodplain. Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) requires public review of proposed action within the 100 year floodplain. 32 CFR 989 (Environmental Impact Analysis Process) outlines how the Air Force must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

An electronic version of the Draft FONPA, as well as supporting Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) documentation, are available for public review in the Public Notices section of the JBLE-Eustis Environmental web page at: https://www.jble.af.mil/Units/Army/Eustis-Enviromental/. Please provide comments by March 21, 2020.

Written comments may be mailed to: 733 CED/CEIE, 1407 Washington Blvd, JBLE- Eustis, VA 23604. Email comments may be sent to: USAF.jble.733-msg.list.ced-ee-p2procurement@mail.mil.

Army Family Housing Town Hall

Army Family Housing will host a 'Family Housing Town Hall' in the Ft. Eustis Wiley Theatre, bldg. 705, March 11 at 6 P.M. For more information, please call (757) 897-0003.

Credentialing Assistance Briefings

Credentialing Assistance Briefings will only be given once a month at 11:30 A.M., the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Fort Eustis Education Center located at 1500 Madison Avenue.

Army Career Skills Program

The Natural Refrigeration Technician (#REDWHITEANDCOOL) will be a 4 week class at the Army Education Center starting March 23.

The Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) and Smithfield Foods of Smithfield VA is sponsoring this program which is available and free for transitioning Service Members.

Please contact Clayton B. Wilkes, Career Skills Program Installation Administrator for more information at phone (757) 878-5356 or email: clayton.b.wilkes.ctr@mail.mil.

Adopt an Airman

The Adopt an Airman program is one of the ways our community helps Airmen feel at home in Hampton. Since the program kicked off in November of 2015, more than 200 Airmen have been paired with over 100 Hampton area Host Families! This initiative provides a partnership outside of Air Force avenues to enhance the Airman’s assignment at Langley. This program also gives Airmen a place to go and get away from the dorm life while easing the burden of being a first term Airman away from home. For more information regarding the program or applying to become a Host Family, please visit: https://hampton.gov/2941/Adoptan-Airman.

TMO Requirements for Peak Household Goods Season 2020

Customers seeking assistance from TMO with scheduling personal property moves with pick up dates on and after 15 May 2020 will experience a temporary delay in receiving confirmation until 9 March 2020. This delay is due to an annual opportunity commercial companies are afforded to file household goods rates for the upcoming peak season (15 May – 31 August 2020). *Customers seeking assistance with scheduling/receiving confirmation of personal property moves with pick up dates on and after 15 May 2020 are also encouraged to visit their base TMO immediately upon receipt of orders. These requests will be pooled and assigned to commercial companies once rates become available on 9 Mar 2020.

Langley Personal Property Processing Office contact numbers are 757-764-7868/7869 or DSN: 574-7868/7869.

Fort Eustis Volunteer of the Year

Nominations are being accepted for the Fort Eustis Volunteer of the Year. Nomination packets are available at Army Community Service, 650 Monroe Ave or contact Roger Bullis, Installation Volunteer Coordinator for electronic delivery of the packet. For more information on award criteria and how to submit nominations, contact Roger Bullis, 757-878-3173 or roger.k.bullis.civ@mail.mil or see the attached word documents. Deadline for nominations is 13 March 2020.

Summary Court Officer

Lt Col Josh Arens, ACC/A3MQ, is detailed as the Summary Court Martial Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Lt Col Paul K. Voss. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the estate of the deceased, contact Lt Col Arens at joshua.arens@us.af.mil or 757-778-3491.

Summary Court Officer

Torrance Womack, 99th Control Team Fort Eustis, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Private first class Hunter West. Anyone having knowledge of money of property due to deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, contact Womack at 757-403-6628.

Summary Court Officer

CW2 Garrett Cleland, 97th Transportation Company Fort Eustis, is detailed as a Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Specialist Bradley Robert Walsh. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to deceased or has claims against the deceased estate, contact Cleland at 518-335-6071.

Army Officer Candidate Schools Annual Reunion The United States Army Officer Candidate Schools Alumni Association has announced the 2020 Officer Candidate Schools Annual Reunion, May 2-4, 2020. The annual reunion includes Hall of Fame inductions, Heritage Center and Memorial Walk Dedications, mini-reunions, presentations of the Nett and Patterson Awards, BBQ with the OCS candidates and program updates, National Infantry Museum and Fort Benning activities, and board of directors elections. Registration is now open. Please refer to "https://ocsalumni.org/" for the schedule of events, administrative details, points of contact, and updates.

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JBLE Community Please contact Dan Johnson, 402-981-1072, or VP-Admin@ocsalumni.org for further information.

Summary Court Martial Officer

MAJ James Barr, TRADOC Fort Eustis, is detailed as the Summary Court Martial Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of Sergeant First Class Nathan P. Stanton. Anyone having knowledge of money or property due to the deceased or has claims against the estate of deceased, contact MAJ Barr at 757-501-5783.

Cultural Observance Month Volunteers

How would you like to help JBLE celebrate diversity?

The 633 ABW/EO office is seeking project officers for various cultural observance months in April, May, June, August and September. To sign up please contact the EO office at 764-5877 or 633abw.eo@langley.af.mil.

Kid’s Ministry to Bethel Manor Wednesday Meal Nights

Come join our FREE community meal at the Kid’s Ministry to Bethel Manor Wednesday Meal Nights 5 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Wednesdays at Bethel Manor Chapel. Kids (Kgrade 5) and adult ministry are from 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

POC: Liz Hedger, 764-7264 or elizabeth.hedger.ctr@us.af.mil

Retiree Council Meeting

JBLE Retiree Council will meet every 3rd Wednesday at 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. each month in the Army Community Service conference room, building 650, on Fort Eustis. There is no membership fee to join or to attend the meetings. Retirees and those approaching retirement from all military branches are invited to attend. Members can stay connected with their community and local events as well as learn more about investments, benefits and other militaryrelated information. For more information or to join, contact (757) 878-5884 or (757) 218-7118, or torrence0512@gmail.com.

Palace Chase/Palace Front Briefing

Come out and take part in Palace Chase/Palace Front briefings the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m., and the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., at the MPF/BLDG 15 Auditorium room 203. This is great information for any Airmen that may be looking for information or are planning on separating the Air Force soon. The Air Force Reserve is a great way to continue serving parttime, while maintaining most of the benefits you receive from active duty for you and your family.

Official Photo Scheduling

Just a reminder when trying to schedule an official photo, the new link to schedule is located on the JBLE website. Visit www.jble.af.mil and scroll over the public affairs tab. From the drop down menu, scroll over the official photo section and click on either the Air Force or Army tabs which will then direct you to a site that will give you step by step instructions on downloading and filling out official AF Form 833s and scheduling your studio appointment. If there are any questions, feel free to give the Public Affairs office a call at 764-5701.

New Employee Assistance Program Phone

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Number and Website

What has changed is how to access the program: New Number: 1-866-580-9078 New Web Address: www.AFPC.af.mil/EAP

Langley AFB Hospital’s North entrance closing Due to construction, Langley AFB Hospital’s North entrance (located across from the flight line) will be closed until further notice beginning Dec. 2. All patients and staff must use the South entrances (Emergency Room/water side) for all appointments. Please leave an extra 15 minutes of travel time in case of any delays due to the construction. A shuttle will be provided with pick-up and drop-off locations on the North and South sides as indicated on the map. Thank you for your patience as we improve our Medical Group!

JBLE Family Child Care Programs

JBLE Family Child Care Programs are currently recruiting fun loving self-motivated individuals to provide licensed child care in their homes.  Infants 4 weeks to 24 months  Expanded Child Care Programs  Children with special needs  All ages (4weeks to 12 years old) for all shifts including swing shift, night shift, and weekend care Romona Butler – FCC Chief | Joanne Reddick - FCC Chief 501 Madison Avenue - Fort Eustis | 117 Burrell Loop - Langley 757-878-5584/5726 757-764-3585 FCC Hours of Operation– Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

CAC ID Services

The MPF currently provides extended hours for CAC/ID card operations. Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., customers are able to book appointments and utilize walk-in services. We highly recommend booking an appointment prior to coming in to ensure the customer receives proper service. Walk-in customers will be accepted and serviced as time allows. The services offered are limited to CAC replacements and CAC pin resets. All other services must be completed during the duty hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. MondayFriday. Please use the website https://633mpfappointments.setmore.com/ to book appointments during normal duty hours and extended service times. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Service office in the MPF at 757-764-6420.

Basic ID card reminders: For all new CAC cards, members must provide 2 forms of ID. Driver’s licenses need to be current and not expired (despite the issuing state law).

Please ensure for lost/stolen cards, the member has a letter from their unit First Sergeant, and 2 forms of ID. For any member not in uniform, the member must still meet all AFI 36-2903 grooming standards. Shaving waivers will be accepted if presented at the time of appointment.

Did You Know…New Transition Assistance Program Curriculum & Requirements

There are new requirements/changes coming to the Congressionally Mandated Transition Assistance Program (TAP) beginning 1 October 2019. Members who have completed the Pre-separation Counseling and signed the e-form by 30 September 2019 are grandfathered in the FY19 curriculum.

If the e-form is not signed by 30 September 2019, service members must re-accomplish the Pre-separation Counseling and complete applicable new requirements (FY20 cur-

riculum). For a detailed explanation of what those requirements are, per individual, please call the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), 764-3990/94 for guidance.

Weekly Live Fire Schedule for 24 Feb - 9 Mar Attention Fort Eustis Community: Please do not enter any range, training area or facility unless you have signed in at Range Operations and received authorization to enter. Entering training areas without proper authorization during hunting season could result in serious injury or death. Range Operations is located on, Mulberry Island Road, Building 2432, JBLE Range Operations can be reached at (757) 878-4412. Hunters: If military training, government work or other non-hunting activity occurs around you; make yourself seen and heard, vacate the area, and contact SFS Game Warden immediately @ (757)-878-4556 / 4557.

IAW ASA Regulation 350-1, the Range Safety OIC/RSO Certification brief is conducted every Friday at Range Operations (Bldg. 2432 Mulberry Island Rd). Start time is 0900. A Commander’s certification Memorandum is required. For hunting and private owned firearms range requirements contact Outdoor Recreation at 757-878-2391.

There is construction in progress vicinity TA 20, 21 and 28. Expect large commercial trucks and use caution. For scheduled training in TA 28 and UOS all vehicles/personnel must enter at TA-19. * Denotes weekends ** Holidays DATE RANGES TIMES 24 Feb 2020 R1 0700-2200 25 Feb 2020 BTRACS, R1 0700-2200 26Feb 2020 BTRAC, R1,R2 0700-2200 27 Feb 2020 BTRAC, R1 0700-2200 28 Feb 2020 BTRAC, R1 0700-2200 *29 Feb 2020 NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED --------------*1 Mar 2020 NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED --------------2 Mar 2020 BTRAC,R1 0700-2200 3 Mar 2020 BTRAC, R1 0700-2200 4 Mar 2020 BTRAC, R1 0700-2200 5 Mar 2020 BTRAC,R1,R5 0700-2200 6 Mar 2020 BTRAC,R1,R3 0700-2200 *7 Mar 2020 R2,R3 0700-1100 *8 Mar 2020 NO LIVE FIRE EVENT SCHEDULED ---------------9 Mar 2020 BTRAC,R1 0700-2200 DATE MOUT/ UOS SITE TIMES CLOSED TO ALL TRAINING TA 20-21 -------------TA-28 AND UOS UNIT TRAINING

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