Peninsula Warrior Army Edition 10.11.19

J O I N T

B A S E

L A N G L E Y - E U S T I S

ARMY EDITION | 10.11.2019 | Vol. 09 | No. 40

Gold Star Family Day: honoring their sacrifice PG 4

For more online content, check out www.JBLE.af.mil

Eustis runs for Breast Cancer Awareness PG. 2

Assistant Secretary of the Army visits JBLE PG. 7

P u b l i s h e d i n t h e i n t e r e s t o f p e r s o n n e l a t J o i n t B a s e L a n g l e y - E u s t i s • w w w. p e n i n s u l a w a r r i o r. c o m

2

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS EDITORIAL STAFF Joint Base Langley-Eustis Commander Col. Clinton A. Ross 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.

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.

Authors’ names may be withheld, but all letters must include the authors’ signatures and telephone number.

The Peninsula Warrior is an authorized publication for all the members of the U.S. military. Contents of The Peninsula Warrior are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force or the Department of the Army.

The Peninsula Warrior is printed every Friday by offset as a civilian enterprise newspaper for the Public Affairs Office, U.S. Air Force by Military Newspapers of Virginia at 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510 under exclusive written contract with the commander, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. MNV is a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force or Department of the Army. Printed circulation: 25,000.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by any advertiser will result in refusal to print advertising from that source.

All editorial content of The Peninsula Warrior is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Public Affairs Office Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

All photographs are Air Force or Army photographs unless otherwise stated. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or MNV of the products or services advertised.

MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA Home Office: 150 W. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510; 222-3990 Advertising Sales: Pam Bullock, 446-2795 728 Blue Crab Road, Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606.

Senior Airman Monica Roybal

U.S. Army Pfc. Jalen Scott, Headquarters and Headquarters Company unit supply specialist, leads Soldiers during a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 4. Race participants wore pink in support of those battling breast cancer and to increase awareness of the importance of prevention, treatment, research and finding a cure.

Eustis runs for Breast Cancer Awareness

By Senior Airman Monica Roybal

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

The Fort Eustis Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers club hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 4. The month of October is internationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in an effort to increase awareness and raise funds for research to battle the disease.

Christine Stiefel, Army Community Service school liaison, speaks during a Breast Cancer Awareness 5K run at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Oct. 4. Stiefel spoke about her sister’s battle with breast cancer and the importance of increasing awareness.

We want to hear from you. Contact us at 633abw.paedit@us.af.mil, or call 878-4920 or 764-5701.

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales

U.S. Army Col. Jenn Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, greets Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 8.

Congressman Scott visits JBLE

By Senior Airman Delaney Gonzales 633D AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District, visited Joint Base

Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 8. Scott visited Fort Eustis to learn about its mission and significance prior to touring various areas on post to include 3rd Port, 128th Aviation Brigade, the barracks and more.

Enjoy More Ways to Earn More Rewards With Our UPGRADED Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card Earn More Rewards Than Ever Before

Limited-Time Offer

E A R N

1

30,000 B O N U S

P O I N T S

(a $300 value) when you spend $3,000 within 90 days of account opening. 2

Plus, 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months. After that, a variable APR between 11.65% and 18% applies.3

For more details or to learn how to become a member, visit navyfederal.org, call 1-888-842-6328 or stop by any Navy Federal branch.

Insured by NCUA. 1Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Cards earn 3 points for every $1 of net purchases made for gas, transit, restaurants, and supermarkets, and 1 point for every $1 of other net purchases. Merchant transit categories classified as railway, ferries/water trip, taxi, limousines, bus lines, charters, tour buses, tolls, road/bridge fees, and parking/lots will receive 3 points for every $1 of net purchases. A supermarket, transit, gas station or restaurant purchase may only earn 1 point per dollar spent, depending on the merchant code used to process the transaction. Restaurants located within another establishment (e.g., hotel, casino, commissary, grocery store, event venue) may receive 1 point per dollar spent at these locations. In addition, superstores, supermarkets and warehouse clubs that sell gasoline are not considered gas stations, so you will earn 1 point per dollar spent at these locations. For more information, view the More Rewards American Express® Card Program Description at navyfederal.org. 2Offer valid for cardholders issued new Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card accounts. To be eligible for the 30,000 bonus points, you must make $3,000 or more in net purchases within 90 days of account opening. Earn rewards on eligible net purchases. “Net purchases” means the sum of your eligible purchase transactions minus returns and refunds. Eligible purchase transactions do not include, and rewards are not earned for, the following transactions: cash advances, convenience checks, balance transfers, or fees of any kind, including finance charges, late fees, returned check fees, ATM cash advance fees, and annual fees, if any. Cash equivalent transactions, such as the purchase, loading, or reloading of gift and prepaid cards (e.g., money orders, Visa® Buxx Cards, GO Prepaid Cards and other cash equivalent gift cards), may not be eligible purchase transactions and may not earn rewards. Please allow up to eight weeks after the 90-day period for the 30,000 bonus points to post to your rewards balance. Account must be open and not in default at the time the 30,000 bonus points are scheduled to post to your rewards balance. Limit of one promotional offer at account opening. Navy Federal reserves the right to end or modify this offer at any time. Excludes Navy Federal Business cards. 3As of 9/3/2019, rates range from 11.65% APR to 18.00% APR, are based on creditworthiness, and will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. ATM cash advance fees: None, if performed at a Navy Federal branch or ATM. Otherwise, $0.50 per domestic transaction or $1.00 per foreign transaction. The Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card is issued and administered by Navy Federal Credit Union. American Express is a federally registered service mark of American Express and is used by the issuer pursuant to a license. © 2019 Navy Federal NFCU 13706 (9-19)

3

4

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

Senior Airman Monica Roybal

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lonnie G. Hibbard, Center for Initial Military Training commanding general, gives a speech during the Gold Star Mothers and Families Day luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 29. Hibbard recognized the sacrifices Gold Star families make when a loved one is lost while serving in the armed forces and spoke of the Army’s gratitude and support for the families.

Gold Star Family Day: honoring their sacrifice

By Senior Airman Monica Roybal

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

The Fort Eustis Survivor Outreach Services Program hosted a Gold Star Mothers and Families Day luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept.

29. This year’s theme was “A Moment in Time” and was meant to honor the sacrifices of Gold Star mothers and families.

Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ron Henry, U.S. Army Casualty Assistance memorial affairs coordinator, sings during the Gold Star Mothers and Families Day luncheon at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 29.

Every fourth Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day meant to honor and recognize their sacrifices.

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

94 cents of every dollar supports programs and services for local military families.

5

27 OCTOBER 12 - 4 PM

SUNDAY A DAY OF FREE FAMILY FUN! GAMES • COSTUME CONTEST • CRAFTS • DJ INTERACTIVES • FACE PAINTING GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!

VIRGINIA BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

1000 19TH STREET • VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451 PRESENTING SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS First Command Financial, United Concordia, Geico, Dave and Busters

HOSTED BY MilitaryNews.com | MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA

MILITARYFAMILYFESTIVAL.COM

6

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

Airman 1st Class Zoie Cox

Helping Our People Everyday Walk participants pose for a group photo at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 26. The Violence Prevention Program hosted the interactive event which focused on bringing awareness to the risk of suicide and helping people learn and practice coping skills.

SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK BRINGS H.O.P.E

By Airman 1st Class Zoie Cox

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

Every day, approximately 123 individuals take their own lives in the United States. Of those individuals, U.S. military members and veterans make up 18 percent of adult suicides.

To help raise awareness and in an effort to prevent future suicides, Airmen, family and friends participated in the H.O.P.E. Walk at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., September 27.

“We already know that the number of deaths by suicide is way too high, even one death is too many,” said Pamela Adams, 633rd Air Base Wing violence prevention integrator. “It is important to learn actual coping skills to help insulate and strengthen us from life’s predictable and sometimes unpredictable difficult moments, and proac-

tive and reactive behaviors we can use when we sense someone is in trouble.”

The ‘Helping Our People Everyday’ Walk included stations set up throughout the route to teach and inform participants about the various helping agencies and resources available to Airmen and their families to use if they need help recognizing if they or someone they know needs help.

According to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, knowing warning signs may help determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased or seems related to a painful event, loss or change.

According to the NSP Hotline, warning signs include:  Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live  Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

 Talking about being a burden to others  Talking about wanting to die or kill themselves  Increased use of drugs or alcohol  Being reckless  Sleeping too little or too much  Withdrawing or isolating themselves  Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge “What may look like carefree, fun, daring behavior in your friend or colleague could actually be high risk behaviors that need to be addressed,” Adams said. “If someone is having suicidal thoughts, we cannot leave that person alone, or if on the phone, put them on hold. All ideation needs to be taken seriously.”

If you have identified a Wingman that may be considering suicide, it’s important to take all comments seriously, be an active listener and talk to them directly about what’s going on rather than waiting for things to escalate to the point of crisis.

“Never underestimate or decide for someone else the impact of your pos-

itive, small actions, such as a smile, friendly hello, quick check in, a small note or token on a bad day or a helpful gesture or task,” Adams said. “If we all commit to doing one small thing like this daily, and I do believe we do much more of this than we realize, I have hope that we are Helping Our People Every Day, and we will make positive strides in decreasing our suicide numbers.”

The Violence Prevention Program sponsored the walk with the help of JBLE helping agencies to include the 633rd Air Base Wing Mental Health Clinic, the 633rd ABW chapel staff, Health Promotions, violence prevention trainers and the Hampton Veterans Affairs office.

For anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, the Military Crisis Line can be reached at 800-273-TALK and is available 24/7 to connect callers to a certified crisis center. JBLE Command Post can be reached at 757-764-5411.

The base chapel, mental health and the Airman and Family Readiness Center can also provide support and helpful information.

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

7

Assistant Secretary of the Army visits JBLE

By Senior Airman Derek Seifert

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

Senior Airman Derek Seifert

The Honorable Alex A. Beehler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, coins U.S. Army Col. Jenn Walkawicz, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, during a visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 3. Along with Walkawicz, Beehler also coined 11 other JBLE personnel.

The Honorable Alex A. Beehler, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, met with leadership at Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., Oct. 3. Beehler visited with JBLE’s senior leadership to discuss joint base operations, the Center for Army Analysis’ findings and recommendations, as well as the way forward to better serve the installation community’s needs.

300,000+ CYBER PROFESSIONALS ARE NEEDED IN THE UNITED STATES.* University of Maryland Global Campus can help prepare you with the latest skills in cybersecurity, cyber technology, cyber policy and digital forensics. Our cyber programs have a reputation for excellence, and our online classes fit your life.

At UMGC, you’ll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field, gain hands-on experience and network with other students,

like our award-winning cyber competition team. Plus, our dedicated veterans advisors can assist you in navigating your benefits and other payment options and help you plot your academic and career paths. Study at a state university founded for working adults, and earn a respected cyber degree designed to help you meet the demand.

Undergraduate classes start October 21.

Designated as a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and DHS and as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance.

*Source: “Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map,” cyberseek.org, September 2019.

Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

Certified to operate in Virginia by SCHEV. Quantico Corporate Center, 525 Corporate Drive #101, Stafford, VA 22554.

MADE FOR YOU

Call 301-278-2366 or visit UMGC.EDU/BASE © 2019 University of Maryland Global Campus

8

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

633RD AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

SWIMMING LAPS AROUND THE WORLD

Senior Airman Tristan Biese

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, poses for a photo while practicing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Sept. 19. Miller will be participating in the swimming portion of the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games in Wuhan, China, late October 2019.

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

S

he dives into the pool, as the cool water envelopes her body and she begins to feel weightless. She comes to the surface kicking and pulling, feeling the water begin to rush past her as she picks up speed until she’s at a full sprint… Preparation to be the fastest in the world has begun.

“My mom threw me into a pool when I was a small child, and I’ve been swimming ever since,” said U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander. “But I’ve been swimming competitively since I was five or six on a club team.”

Miller has been swimming all her life, and now she will get the opportunity to represent the United States during the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire Military World Games in Wuhan, China.

The games span across 15 days, beginning Oct. 15 and concluding Oct. 30.

“It’s a really awesome opportunity to be able to represent my unit, Langley, the Air Force and the United States,” Miller said. “I mean, what greater honor is there than that?”

Similar to the Olympic Games and held one year prior, the CISM Military World Games is a multisport event hosted every four years.

“The motto for the games is friendship through sport,” Miller said. “Ultimately, it’s just a great way to bring all the countries of the world together for friendly competition. At the end of the day, it’s just a nice way to bond and get to know people from different cultures.”

The previous games hosted in Mungyeong, South Korea, in 2015, had more than 7,000 participants from more than 100 countries spread across 24 events.

During the competition, Miller will be competing in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle, as well as being part of a few team relays.

“When you’re training for a big event, you can’t really just start training two weeks before and think you’re going to do well,” Miller said. “Ideally, I would have had at least a year of just focused training for this event. Unfortu-

nately, it’s been more like three months of unfocused training with everything going on.”

As an intelligence Airman, Miller works different hours than most, making it hard for her to get the best training.

“Ideally, it would be three to five hours a day, with two to three doubles (two workouts a day) a week and a long three to four hour Saturday practice,” Miller said. “But now it’s been more like an hour and a half to two hours if I’m lucky and then a quick, two to four mile run every day.”

All while juggling her military life and personal life, Miller continues to train as much as possible.

“The most important thing I kept in mind as I trained is that I am representing something bigger than myself,” Miller said. “Excellence in all we do, that’s coming from adequate preparation. You have to train and be willing to put in the time.”

According to Miller, along with her leadership supporting her and giving her the opportunity to participate in an event at this magnitude, her sister was the one that kick-started her participation.

“My biggest supporter is my sister,” Miller said. “She’s the one who encouraged me to apply for [the games]. I didn’t even know it was a thing until she [told me to apply].”

While swimming tends to be an individual sport, Miller does have a team. Her team consists of U.S. military members of different branches from many different military installations.

“At the end of the day, all the branches have the same goal,” Miller said. “This is just kind of a nice reminder of that. Put the rivalry aside and remind everyone why we’re together.”

As her workout comes to an end and as she finishes her last lap, her arms are barely moving. As her muscles are suffering, she’s hardly able to pull any water as she reaches the wall.

Her body sure knows she had a tough workout and her mind knows she did the best she could, because that’s what it takes to compete at the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire Military World Games.

9

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, prepares to dive into the water during practice. Miller practices for the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games at least two hours, along with a two to four mile run every day.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, dives underwater during practice.

During the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games, Miller will be competing in the 200, 400 and 800 freestyle, as well as being part of a few team relays.

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Genevieve Miller, 17th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, finishes practice. The previous Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games hosted in Mungyeong, South Korea, in 2015, had more than 7,000 participants from more than 100 countries spread across 24 events.

10

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

PER PERFECT WEBSITE for a military family!

INTRODUCING

MILITARYNEWS.COM ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES: now there’s a regional website just for you! MilitaryNews.com assists active duty military and their families, both during their transition and throughout their residence here in Hampton Roads.

There’s an abundance of information at your fingertips!

 RELOCATION INFO All the resources you need to make Hampton Roads your home.

M I L ITA RY

 DISCOUNTS & DEALS

Great deals are easy to find with MilitaryNews.com’s list of military discounts and military-only coupons and contests!

 EVENTS & CALENDAR

Looking for fun, military friendly events for the whole family? Check out our events and calendar pages for all the military happenings.

 MILITARY NEWS & BLOGS Find information for military families by military families. Our slate of bloggers are all connected to the military and want to help you make the most of your time in Hampton Roads.

PLUS SO MUCH MORE. CHECK OUT MILITARYNEWS.COM TODAY!

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

11

iStockphoto

Be prepared: The Great Southeast Shake Out

By Richard Green and James Ferguson

633RD CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FLIGHT JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA.

An earthquake could strike at any time. On Aug. 23, 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Piedmont region of Virginia at 1:51 p.m.

The epicenter, in Louisa County, Virginia, was 38 miles northwest of Richmond and five miles southwest of the town of Mineral.

The ground shaking during an earthquake is seldom the cause of injury. Most earthquake-related injuries and deaths are caused by collapsing walls and roofs, flying glass and falling objects.

It is extremely important for a person to move as little as possible to reach a place of safety, such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your workplace and/or home. Most injuries occur when people try to move more than a short distance during the shaking.

Prior planning and/or practicing helps individuals identify plan weakness and ensure they are ready to respond. There may only be a few seconds for people to protect themselves before strong shaking knocks them down or drops something on them.

It is for this reason that the Virginia Department of Emergency Management has asked all residents to partic-

Virginia Department of Emergency Management

ipate in The Great Southeast Shake Out, a one minute earthquake preparedness drill.

The drill will take place on Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. Taking part in this drill allows individuals to look around now before an earthquake and iden-

tify safe places so that when the shaking starts they can respond quickly.

For questions concerning earthquake actions, call the Langley Emergency Management Office at (757) 764-2058 or the Fort Eustis office at (757) 878-1796.

12

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

Courtesy photo by Alicia Garcia

Chris Davis, Eaglewood Golf Course manager, created a pollinator garden on the course to promote bee colony growth at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. A pollinator garden improves the overall health of bee colonies while also improving water quality and green space preservation.

Combining partnerships with recycled material for creative (and sometimes edible) results

By Mira Micin

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

In addition to partnerships with external entities, Department of Defense installations should look within for partnership opportunities in their own communities. Federal agencies, including DoD, are required by Executive Order 13834 to improve operational efficiency and implement waste prevention and recycling measures.

One common instrument to implement these requirements are Environmental Management Systems (EMSs), and most DoD EMSs require use of EPA’s P2 or Pollution Prevention ap-

proach, which prioritizes practices that prevent or recycle waste materials at the source.

With a little creativity, it is not hard to find opportunities to reuse or recycle what one person considers waste into a positive use for another.

Across the Air Force, some installations are establishing organic gardens for a variety of reasons: to grow food, to beautify the installation, or to provide habitat and otherwise enhance natural resources.

At Joint Base LangleyEustis, Va., the installation built a pollinator garden to promote bee colony health.

This garden likely supports

Courtesy photo by Arthur Silver

Arthur Silver, Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental management systems program manager, used discarded pallet boards from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., to create a compost screener to help fertilize his garden. Installations are required to improve their waste prevention and recycling measures through programs such as Pollution Prevention or Environmental Management Systems.

other desired co-benefits as well, like water quality improvement and preservation of green space.

These projects also present

opportunities to combine EMS objectives through cooperation within installations. Wastes and other compostable materials generated

by DoD dining facilities are often thrown away into local landfills. However, if they are properly composted, these scraps can provide a stream of organic fertilizer for community gardens.

Furthermore, composting does not have to involve a significant investment of time and material. Arthur Silver, Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental management systems program manager, constructed a compost screener from broken wooden pallets discarded by JBLE. He uses the screener along with his kitchen scraps to fertilize his personal gardens.

Installations should explore areas where these types of mutual benefit opportunities exist in their locations. Partnership opportunities could include local schools, food facilities, or surrounding municipalities and businesses.

These projects help engage the community, reduce waste from entering landfills, promote recycling and provide habitats.

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

Cybersecurity: stay aware, be prepared

By Senior Airman Tristan Biese

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

Every October the U.S. government and additional organizations bring attention to National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

NCSAM was created to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that people have the proper resources to be safer and more secure online.

To further the initiative, the 633rd Communications Squadron Cyber Security Office will be emailing weekly bulletins throughout the month of October with information on different topics about cybersecurity awareness.

Social media & ransomware While using social media, it is important to keep privacy settings updated and recommended to set privacy settings to what someone is comfortable sharing.

Users are also advised to turn off location settings to ensure others can’t track one’s whereabouts at any time.

Remember to connect and communicate only with trusted people and report any suspicious or harassing activity.

There is no delete button on the internet. Even if a post is deleted from a profile, the data is still stored on servers and viewers can take a screenshot of the post before it is deleted.

Some common threats on social media are:  Virus/other malware and network attacks  Personally identifiable information breach  Victim of social engineering/scams  Harassment and cyberbullying In addition, users are warned about ransomware, a type of malware targeting both human and technical weaknesses in an effort to make critical data and/or systems inaccessible until a ransom is paid.

The best ways to protect data and preserve assets are to back up important files frequently and perform regular software updates.

Mobile security & cloud computing security Mobile security involves protecting both personal and business information stored and transmitted on smartphones, laptops, tablets and other mobile devices.

Some security concerns about mobile devices are:  Losing a device  Application security  Malware attacks

13

 Out-of-date devices  Juice jacking – data being extracted while charging on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection Cloud computing, also known as the cloud, is a way to deliver files, documents and other information over the internet, as well as storing it all on servers.

Many cloud services provide strong security and technology allowing them to be a good place to back and send data.

Cookies & spyware Cookies are small text files placed on a computer by a web server when it is visited, they’re used to store data about the user and their preferences so that the web server doesn’t have to repeatedly request this information.

While they can make internet life easier there can be some negatives. Allowing cookies onto a computer can allow someone to track a user and track what websites they use, which search engine they prefer and even collect personal information.

The information collected can secretively be transferred to other websites without permission and without warning. Cookies can also be a cause of advertisements following a user around the Internet.

Also known as adware, spyware refers to software that, when installed on a computer, may send pop-up ads, redirect a user’s browser to certain web sites, or monitor the web sites they visit.

How to know if spyware is on a computer:  The user is subjected to endless pop-up windows  Users are redirected to websites other than the one typed into the browser  New, unexpected tool-bars appear in the web browser  The browser’s home page suddenly changed  Random Windows error messages begin to appear The user’s computer suddenly seems very slow when opening programs or processing tasks

Insider threat & digital signatures Insider threat can happen when someone close to an organization misuses their authorized access to negatively affect the organization.

Some characteristics of an insider at risk:  Greed or financial need  Vulnerability to blackmail  Compulsive and destructive behavior  Rebellious or passive aggressive  Ethical flexibility  Reduced loyalty  Minimizing their mistakes or faults  Inability to assume responsibility for their actions  Intolerance of criticism  Self-perceived value exceeds performance  Lack of empathy  Predisposition towards law enforcement  Pattern of frustration and disappointment  History of managing crises ineffectively Digital signatures rely on private and public keys, so protecting them is important. Encryption keys and certificates should be secured at work by maintaining positive control of an individual’s CAC and SIPR to-

A1C Sarah Dowe

kens.

While at home, Trust Service Providers are responsible for ensuring the security of digital and electronic signatures.

Identity theft & internet scams As technology further allows people to connect with each other easier and faster, it comes with some added risks.

Identity theft, phishing attacks and healthcare scams are more common threats that people may face.

Malicious websites or people may attempt to gather someone’s personal information by email, phone call or malware and viruses. Sometimes they even offer the user a better deal on insurance or other deals in exchange for the user’s healthcare information, social security number or financial information in order to take advantage of the deal.

For more information on cybersecurity and how to better avoid threats, call the 633rd Communications Squadron Cyber Security Office at (757) 764-2776 or email their organization box at 633abw.ia@us.af.mil

14

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

JBLE Community

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com fire prevention week while participating in fun activities which represent what our dedicated firefighters do. To register or for more information, contact 764-4275 or email 633CES.CEF.FirePrevention@us.af.mil.

low the Transportation Museum on Facebook to get the latest information.

Food for Thought

J | 15BLE Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament Come out and enjoy the JBLE Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament for a great day of camaraderie and competition October 25 at the Eaglewood Golf Course. There will be range balls, food, prizes and great times. For more information or to register, call the Eaglewood Golf Course 764-4547.

Come out and join the Langley African-American Heritage Council on Oct. 17, 2-3 p.m., at the Community Commons, for a general membership meeting with mentorship provided by special guest CMSgt Marion Fletcher of ACC A3. Key speakers, volunteer opportunities, personal/ career development training, and much more are available at the LAAHC! Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month. General membership meetings are open to everyone, so bring a friend!

Sewer Line Replacement

Maintenance has begun to replace sewer lines and will require closing the section of the running path at Weyland Rd. near LTA traffic circle. Completion of the sewer line replacement is slated to be in Dec. but more information will become available as the project progresses. For more information, contact Matthew Kennon at (757) 764-4926.

Fire Prevention Week

Don’t forget to start participating in Fire Prevention Week starting October 4 and ending on October 12.

Check out the attached itinerary to see what we have going on around JBLE throughout the week. For more information on fire prevention, check out firepreventionweek.org for more tips about how to keep yourself safe.

Toastmasters Club

Family Meal Nights Hosted By Langley AFB Chapel Protestant Community Please join the Langley AFB Chapel Protestant Community for a meal at Langley Chapel Annex on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., or at Bethel Manor Chapel on Wednesdays at 5p.m. Both meals are free, and all ID cardholders are welcome! For more information call the Langley Chapel at 764-7847.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 1 kicks off the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. A series of 10 cyber bulletins will be sent out this month with basic information on how you can better protect yourself online. Please see below for information on the upcoming topics and how you can help improve JBLE’s Cybersecurity posture!!  Week 1 - Social Media / Ransom Ware  Week 2 - Mobile Security / Cloud Computing Security  Week 3 - Cookies / Spyware  Week 4 - Insider Threat / Digital Signatures  Week 5 - Identity Theft & Internet Scams / Insider Threat

5th Annual Firefighter Challenge Competition Come out and take part in the 5th Annual Firefighter Challenge Competition 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., October 11, at the JBLE-Langley Fire Station 1 (Bldg. 367). Help celebrate

Interested in becoming a better speaker, leader or just want to improve your conversation skills? Well so are we!

The Old Point Toastmasters Club meets 11:40 am to 12:40 pm the first and third Wednesday of each month, Soldier Support Center, 650 Monroe Ave, Rm 106. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit oldpointcomfort.toastmastersclubs.org or call 878-5579/2977.

The next meeting is Oct 2.

Special Evening Presentation at the Transportation Museum

A dramatic portrayal of John Rollison, a free man of color born into Virginia aristocracy will be held at the museum on October 17 at 6pm. Refreshments will be served.

Enter the world of Virginia in the early 1700s. Meet John Rollison and George Washington as they interact with each other. John Rollison was a signer of the Virginia York County Committee for Allegiance, he interacted with George Washington, Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. One of the wealthiest men in Virginia upon his death in 1780, he was well educated, but could not vote or hold office because of his race. Questions are encouraged at the end of the performance. James Cameron and Michael Tapavica will portray John Rollison and George Washington. Both are experienced performers and historians.

Watch for our next special evening presentation in February. It might have something to do with chocolate. Fol-

Home Buying and Selling Seminar

Free Home Buying and Selling Seminar presented by four Expert Industry Representatives including a real estate attorney, realtor, a mortgage lender, and a home inspector. Learn and ask questions about the process, requirements, and Virginia state laws and procedures. Sessions are held 2nd Tuesday of each month from 5-7 pm, Soldier Support Center, 650 Monroe Ave, Rm 106. The next Seminar (and last one for 2019) is Oct 8. Call 878See JBLE | 15

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

JBLE Community Continued from14 5579 to register. We will restart the monthly seminars in January 2020.

15

Submit Eustis Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com fiscal year close out.

This enrollment cut-off has no impact on requests for courses starting 1 October 2019 or later (FY20

Spaatz Drive Closure

Spaatz Drive, located north of the Hospital, between the Base Exchange and the north entrance to the Hospital, will be closed for 45 days. Both lanes will be blocked to install new electrical vaults and underground conduit, to support the Hospital Addition and Central Utility Plant construction.

9 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200 10 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200 11 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200 *12 Oct ... NO FIRING EVENT SCHEDULED --------------*13 Oct ... NO FIRING EVENT SCHEDULED --------------*14 Oct ... R1, R2 ... 0800-1600 15 Oct ... BTRAC, R1 ... 0700-2200 DATE ... MOUT/ UOS ... SITE TIMES

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 curriculum). For a detailed explanation of what those requirements are, per individual, please call the Air-

man & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), 764-3990/94 for guidance.

Army Tuition Assistance (TA) FY19 End of Fiscal Year Guidance As we approach the beginning of a new fiscal year and in preparation for year-end close-out, the following guidance is provided concerning use of Army Tuition Assistance (TA). All course enrollments with start dates through 30 September 2019 must be requested in GoArmyEd BEFORE 11:59 P.M. EST, 13 September 2019.

Attempts to enroll using TA in courses after 13 September 2019 will not be approved. There will be no exceptions. This enrollment cut-off is necessary to allow for the

enrollments). Please note that as always, FY20 enrollments are Subject to Availability of Funds (STAF).

This also does not affect FY19 self-pay enrollments.

CLOSED TO ALL TRAINING ... TA 20, TA 21 AND 21 Weekly Live Fire Schedule for 30 Sep-15 Oct MOUT -------------2019 Attention Fort Eustis Community: The JBLE Water Fowl Hunting Season opens on 22 September 2019. Deer Hunting Season opens on 27 September 2019. 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 DATE ... RANGES ... TIMES ...

30 Sep ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200 1 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R3 ... 0700-2200 2 Oct ... BTRAC, R1 ... 0700-2200 3 Oct ... BTRAC, R1 ... 0700-2200 4 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2 ... 0700-2200 *5 Oct ... BOW HUNTING R1 ... 0430-1930 *6 Oct ... BOW HUNTING R1 ... 0430-1930 7 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200 8 Oct ... BTRAC, R1, R2, R3 ... 0700-2200

30 SEPT-2 OCT ... TA 28 UOS ... 0001-1700 10 Oct ... TA 28 UOS ... 0001-1700

JBLE Base Operating Status Hotline

In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies impacting base, JBLE personnel are strongly encouraged to check the most up-to-date base operation status using the many JBLE social media options. Check the status on the JBLE website at www.jble.af.mil, on Twitter by following @JBLEstatus, on the free JBLE smartphone application (available in Google Play and the Apple App store), and on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Facebook page. In addition, the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Base Operating Status hotline features updated information of the installation's operating status. The hotline number has recently changed to 764-7550. Please update records.

DISCLAIMER

The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by Joint Base Langley-Eustis, the United States Air Force or the Department of Defense, of the external website, or the information, products or services contained therein. Although Joint Base Langley-Eustis may or may not use these sites as additional distribution channels for information, it does not exercise editorial control over the information you may find at these locations or the privacy and user policies of these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the website. References to non-federal entities do not constitute or imply Department of Defense or Air Force en-

16

www.peninsulawarrior.com • Peninsula Warrior - Army • October 11, 2019

WE GET YOUR BUSINESS IN FRONT OF OUR MILITARY 3

L$"59+EL2;7 7 0 ( 7 P R : ?, < ( P > & ?7 P 2 68 : O 7 2 H K O

" 1, 0. # ( %) * 4 ) 1 / & 5 1 $ # 3 - ' $ 0* + %2 - ! 1 ,

N < . K2 . K2 66

! 56>; 2E8B@<

L$R( 4$=( d[ _[ >;$( _ QO- - " Q(( J D R[ $[ ] f $` 2 H ' ;J ;_, ( 42=;YH4d 2L4J dD[ CRH[ 4'1&& 21-1,&1

&! /,: ; ! +%71! ; ,7 ! ; 3 *

; /) : 28. 14,7 * 3) ,; ,2/4! /,:

! ; 8 &; #$

J D d^ &( 4` df QO- - ( ] f R=d E 9I 9Q( 4$= dFYdf ;R;[ ] R[ [ ] ( RH[ <f ( D 4d2d( ] [ C RH[ 2L] ` d] 2L4J dD R=d $[ ] f ;R;[ R=( J d 4d2Rdf [ ] R=d ' ;J ;_, ( 4J d22d_2 R=( K;J d4;] c ( ^ YR[ ] 2d( @[ [ 4[ CR=d V( ^ d2 Dd( 42" VL] d N09 K[ ( f 2 C[ 4] d( 4_DZA+ R2[ ] ( 4 Rd$=] [ _< E 2;] > 2R( Rd<[ C<R=d<( 4 " 4d2d( 4$=d42 H;__ [ >D R[ ( $8L;4d f ( R( ] ( _ ^ ( Y2 [ C R=d $4d( Rd R=4dd<f ;^ d] 2;[ ' L^ &d4_( ] f ( ] f RH[ 2=;YH4d$` 2" E I I ( _D. d R=d;4 $L44d] R ' I I ! _[ 4;f ( " R[ ( ] d4 L] f d42R( ] f R=d $[ ] f ;R;[ ] 2 ( ] f &dRR ;[ ] 2 [ CR=d R;^ d9 Rd$=] [ _[ >;$( _;] ] [ J( R E I I ' L^ &d4< 7G=d 4d^ ( ;] 2 [ C R=d ( " Y4d2d4J df ;] R=d _( ] f ( ] f ' I I ! _[ 4;f ( f 2"4d^ ;] f L2 [ C H( Rd42 [ Cc ( ^ YR[ ] K[ L4;] > R=d ' ;J ;_, ( 4 R=d 2( $4;B$d2 ^ ( f d f ( ] f 4( 4d [ YY[ 4RL< ( ] f >;J d L2 ( L] ;8Ld [ R( _ $=( YRd4 ;] [ L4 ] ;RD R[ dFY_[ 4d ( Y;J ;f %( J ;f - _&d4>" ] ( R;[ ] 52 =;2R[ 4D"6 2( QO- - 52 S [ ] ;R[ 4 2LYd4;] Rd] f d] R [ C ( ] $RL( 4D9 7QO- Q( R;[ ] ( _ S ( 4;] d I C( Y4[ :d$RR=( R ;2 Y_d( 2df R[ &d Y( 4R[ ;] > [ C - ^ d4;$( 52 ;] $4d( 2d2 L] f d42R( ] f ^ ( 4;R;^ d =d4;R( >d96 2 _[ 2R[ ] S ( 4$= E I I ' L^ &d4_( ] f H( ( RR_d [ Cc ( ^ YR[ ] b" ZbUN" f L4;] > R=d * df ;] R=d E 9I 9 K[ ( f 2" H=d4d 2=d 2d4J ( ] R;$ * _[ $` ( f ;] > Q( J D52 Q[ 4R= - R_ df

PRINT " 0,, 3 10,' &%+&' * 2 3 3 ! 1. # - ( $% %$' &0/ 1, * ' ( #* 0( $10( ) 0% * 10( "# 5!% )0.( "'/,+

H[ 4` df G=d O( ` c ;__I ( ;_[42 452 _[L$d2Rd 2;f d<&D<2;f d H;R= e _;$ , [ 4` 2 %dY( 4R^ d] R [ C ML&

6**3$/+

3 ' +11/ ( : ) ) ! ; 3145" 6#6#17: ;

$- 9+,7 * 00! ,42

66/ %#; 2 ( ' 6 4' 8 . " *

*4;7

E VENTS

ONLINE

=d ;] J [_J d R G=d ;]Rd4] ( _ 2R( CCdFd4$;2dH;__ D ZNA Yd42[]]d_ ;^ ( Rd_ ^[ J d^d]R [ C( YY4[F ;f d [ C ;RD [LR2 4] ( Rd[ Yd4( R;] > C( $;_ R[ ( ] ( _Rd R[( ][R;[] ( _=L44;< R=d _[$ ( _( 4d( ;] 4d2Y[]2d ^ ( ] f 52( &;_;RD Rd2R;] > R=d $[ ^^ $( ]d 2$d](( 4;[ "R D[ COYd4( R;[]2 M_( ]9 R[dFd$LRd( ' []R;]L;R ;2 f d2;>]d f R[ G=;2 Y=( 2d RH[ ( 22d22^d]R d_d^ d] R2 [ C ^ 2 ( $4[ 22 ;f d] R;CD >( Y2 ( ] f 2d(

`

MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA is a trusted partner to the active duty military community and the contracted, authorized publisher of on-base newspapers in the area, some for as long as 38 years. Our branch-specific publications, corresponding websites and social media platforms offer the most relevant content for today’s service member in Hampton Roads. Choosing to do business with Military Newspapers of Virginia means you are an integral part of the daily lives of area active duty, veterans, retirees and their families.

CONTACT US TODAY TO START ADVERTISING! 757.222.3990 | MILITARYNEWS.COM

MilitaryNews.com | MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA