Fort Lee Traveller 05.18.17

Post housing Life at Lee festival Saturday to feature info booths, kids activities and more SEE PAGE 4

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HHC CASCOM event offers taste of military life SEE PAGE 15 INITIAL ENTRY SOLDIERS EXPERIENCE ‘LEAP OF FAITH’ To earn the title of Army parachute rigger, troops must demonstrate confidence in their ability to pack a chute and put it to the test with a static-line jump SEE PAGES 10-11

COMPETITION COMPLETE As the dust settles from the 2017 edition of Ultimate Warrior, Soldiers savor experience

SAFETY DAY A May 24 event in the PX area will educate Team Lee members on the greater risk for accidents over the summer

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BRIDGING THE AGE GAP Special feature offers guidance to engage millennials, gen Z in the workplace SEE PAGE 12

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COMMAND SPOTLIGHT | JUNE

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NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

Take steps now to mitigate proven perils of summertime on how to best protect themselves and their loved ones.

Our Army installations offer hundreds of miles of pedestrianfriendly paths and sidewalks, and our population of compliant drivers makes walking and running fun and relatively risk free. Such an environment makes it easy for those who live or work on post to become desensitized because of the reduced hazards.

However, the threat to pedestrians off our installations remains high and, as this year’s mishaps show, a moment’s inat-

Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Writer

I could claim I had fencing lessons, tickets to La Boheme or attended a lecture on the sustainability of agricultural practices in Machu Pichu. None of those lofty boasts, however, would be true. What I was really doing last night was watching the two-hour season finale of “Survivor.”

Our family has followed the reality show since it premiered in May 2000. While stationed in Germany, we tuned in on the Armed Forces Network. During deployments, it was a frequent topic when my husband called home. And 17 years later,

we still park our carcasses on the couch to watch every week.

During commercials, we fantasize about winning the million-dollar prize and never emptying our own dishwasher again.

Those thoughts, however, are usually dashed by my recognized lack of athletic ability and the corresponding accumulation of paunch in areas I will leave to your imagination. Here’s few more reasons I could never win and why.

I never shut up.

Put me on a bus, in a waiting room or a checkout line, and I’ll strike up a conversation with anyone. My long anecdotes have left many stammering … “um, I forgot to

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Commanding General........Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Garrison Commander ..................... Col. Adam W. Butler Public Affairs Officer............................. Stephen J. Baker Command Information/Managing Editor...Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ......... T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor.................. Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter ...........Lesley Atkinson Production Assistant .............................. Ray Kozakewicz To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.

tention is unforgiving. The recent spike in pedestrian-related Soldier fatalities is alarming; nearly quadrupling historical av-

grab cheese – yeah that’s it. Don’t hold my spot for me.”

So, picture this. After building a watertight shelter for my tribe, I start a bonfire and cook the fish I caught with my bare hands. Feeling confident, I tell a story about the time my car broke down in Cincinnati. An hour later, I’m describing the mechanic’s coveralls while one of the cast-mates stands behind me, silently mouthing “she’s outta here” as he scrapes the last bites of seabass from his coconut shell.

I’m also a slave to my digestive tract.

Without the comfort of my morning routine, which includes coffee and time to stare out the kitchen window, my digestive tract shuts down. There’s no escape if you catch my drift. So, there I am, “Survivor” day six and I can’t take it anymore. I’m found beached at the water’s edge like a whale, weakly chewing palm fronds for

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fiber, mumbling something about needing coffee. My tribe mates, put off by my deliriousness and suspicious of my growing paunch, vote me out that night.

Conflict makes me cry.

With an emotional range limited to happy and sad, I react to anger with an embarrassing chin quiver, blotchy neck and blubbering tears. Picture my tribe mates tanning on the beach as I begin to tell them about a blind date I had with a guy named Jethro. The tribe bully snaps, “Nobody cares about your boring life, old lady!” My alliance waits for me to defend myself, but I can only muster an ugly cry face. Sensing weakness, they blindside me at tribal council.

The fourth downfall – I am a scavenger.

At the beach, I can’t resist scanning the horizon for shells, sea glass, flotsam and SEE SURVIVOR, PAGE 13

COVER

Spouse explores reasons for short-lived ‘Survivor’ dream

Robert M. Speer

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aviation Soldier fatalities are still happening during warm weather months.

The annual observance of National Safety Month is just a couple of weeks away, and I encourage all leaders to educate Soldiers, civilians and family members on the hazards associated with the summer months – particularly those associated with the operation of privately owned motor vehicles and engaging in outdoor sports and recreation. As leaders, we owe it to every member of the team to prepare them

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As Army communities transition from spring to summer, they do so knowing Soldiers, government civilians and their family members are entering what is historically the most dangerous time of the year.

Accident data from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center tells us we must act now to prevent increases in on- and offduty accidents between now and September. Although our Army sustained a decade-long record of reducing loss to mishaps in fiscal 2016, the majority of non-

erages. Crossing a highway on foot, retrieving items lost on the roadway, and running on busy public streets regardless of time of day can be deadly.

Each of us at every level of leadership plays a part in keeping our force ready for future missions. Engaged leaders and proactive risk management provide the foundation to buttress safety and capability whenever the mission dictates. Use these safety month observances as a catalyst for conversation and develop a plan for the months ahead. Every effort makes a difference and, together, we enable readiness through safety!

Staff Sgt. Pat Agwu

A military spouse throws a simulated grenade during the HHC CASCOM Spouse Combat Challenge May 3 at Sgt. Seay Field. The event offered taste of military life to spouses. See photos and story on Page 15.

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T. Anthony Bell

Senior Writer/Special Projects

Staff Sgt. Joel Demillo had just completed the land navigation task of the 2017 CASCOM Ultimate Warrior Competition that took place largely at the installation range complex May 9-12.

The Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy Soldier took the view that no matter how he fared in the proceedings, he can chalk it up as a positive contribution to his development as a Soldier.

“I tell my Soldiers this all the time,” said the small group leader instructor. “‘Get yourself outside of your comfort zone. If you’re comfortable, you’re not progressing.’”

With that perspective, Demillo is already a winner – whether he finished first or not in the noncommissioned officer of the year category in which he was entered. The 26-year-old, like the nine other competitors, was not, however, competing merely to be “uncomfortable.” He wanted to win.

“There is some good competition here,” he said. “I will be happy if I finished as runner-up.”

Ultimate Warrior – a combined warrior skills event – is a platform to determine who will best represent CASCOM in the next level of competition for the Soldier of the Year, NCO of the Year, Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year and Instructor of the Year categories. The winner will be announced next month and will advance to the Training and Doctrine Command level of the events.

For this year’s iteration of Ultimate Warrior, four noncoms competed for the NCO title, while two NCOs each fought for honors in the AIT platoon sergeant and instructor categories.

The Soldier of the Year competitors numbered two.

Modeled after the Armywide Best Warrior competitions, Ultimate Warrior allows Soldiers to demonstrate skills required to execute their missions, especially those in a field environment, said

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Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Laudman, operations NCO, CASCOM G3, which planned, organized and coordinated the event.

“It tests endurance and their ability to think on their feet in a competitive environment,” he said.

Among the events to challenge the competitors were a physical training test; written examination; weapons qualification range; land navigation; ruck march; assemble and disassemble weapons; and a a senior NCO board headed by Command Sgt. Maj. Nathaniel Bartee, CASCOM CSM. Of all the events, the 12-mile

ruck march was most challenging, said Laudman, noting most felt a sense of accomplishment after completing it.

“All were proud they actually finished the event,” he said. “All of the competitors finished in the four-hour time allotted. They cheered each other on and some of them went back to pick up their fellow competitors. It really generated a sense of teamwork that we tried to instill in the Soldiers.”

Teamwork was not the only attribute on display amongst the competitors. Staff Sgt. Sahib Singh, an Instructor of the Year contestant, said he appreciated

the competitive atmosphere and field environment, something he is not routinely accustomed to in the schoolhouse setting in which he works.

“It was great overall,” said the finance instructor representing CASCOM’s Soldier Support Institute at Fort Jackson, S.C. “In finance, we don’t really get the opportunity to do a lot of the stuff we did during the competition, so it was definitely an eyeopener. The 12-mile road march was definitely one of the toughest events we went through, but it’s necessary for NCOs and Soldiers to be tactically proficient.”

(CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT) Staff Sgt. Jose AlamillaVazquez, Army Logistics University, seems fixated on finding a point as he double-times down a road during the land navigation event of the Ultimate Warrior Competition at the installation range complex May 11. He was one of 10 Soldiers competing for honors during the CASCOM event that determines who will represent the logisticians at the Training and Doctrine Command level. • Staff Sgt. Keith Tollers advances toward treating a simulated casualty. • Staff Sgt. Tyrone Moore takes a break. • Firers make sight adjustments during the weapons qualification event.

Sgt. Maj. Ray Thornton, the Ultimate Warrior NCO in charge, said he felt the events presented a bonafide challenge to competitors and were designed to determine CASCOM’s best representative.

“A lot of planning went into this event just like any other year we’ve had the competition,” he said. “At the end of the day, the most deserving Soldiers and NCOs will move forward to the next level of competition and represent the command well.”

The TRADOC level of the competitions are scheduled to take place later this year.

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CASCOM Change of Command | May 31

Maj. Gen. Paul C. Hurley Jr. will replace Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams during a change of command ceremony May 31, 10 a.m., at Sgt. Seay Field, adjacent to Mifflin Hall on the corner of Lee and A avenues.

Hurley was previously commanding general, 1st Sustainment Command (Theater), Kuwait. Williams has been approved for promotion to lieutenant general and will become the director of the Defense Logistics Agency at Fort Belvoir.

The ceremony is open to the public. In the event of inclement weather that morning, the ceremony will be held in MacLaughlin Fitness Center.

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Chloe Timmerman remains still while getting her face painted by Elizabeth Rothera during last year’s Life at Lee celebration for post housing residents. The event on Saturday will feature face painting, a snow cone truck, food, games, a video game trailer, a petting zoo and other activities for youngsters.

Lee Housing event set for Saturday

Families living on post and the organizations dedicated to their support are invited to a Saturday celebration at the Fort Lee Family Housing Sisisky Welcome Center. The special event will include food, music, games, information booths, prize giveaways and more.

The ninth annual “Life At Lee” event hosted by Hunt Military Communities is set for 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Welcome Center located at 1510 Sisisky Blvd. Admission is free for residents and their families.

Lunch will be catered by Brock’s BBQ Restaurant. Prizes will be raffled off by Fort Lee Family Housing.

Youth activities will include a bounce house, face painting, basketball, game truck, hula-hoop contest and a petting zoo.

As always, this event is supported by the Fort Lee Fire Department and Provost Marshal Office. A fire engine and medic will be on hand, as well as McGruff the Crime Dog for the kids.

The Garrison Tyranus 501st Legion wearing their Storm Trooper costumes will return to delight the children.

“We view this event as an expression of thanks and gratitude to the service mem-

bers and their families residing with us on post,” said Charleen Herriott, community director for FLFH. “Life At Lee is a great way to bring the on-post community together and allow them to experience all the benefits Fort Lee has to offer. It has been our most popular event for several years now, and we look forward to yet another successful event this year.”

Recognition goes out to supporting organizations like the Directorate of Emergency Services; the Installation Safety Office; Army Community Service; American Red Cross, the U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office; Child, Youth and School Services; USO; Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Suntrust Bank and Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, just to name a few.

“The amount of participation from supporting organizations is a good indicator of Fort Lee’s commitment to the welfare of military families,” said Herriott. “They are sending a message; no matter what your needs are – we’re here to help.”

For additional information call (804) 733-1558.

– Staff Reports

Kenner Army Health Clinic, Troop Medical Clinic 1, Mosier Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic and all ancillary services will be open May 26 for the training holiday and closed May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Bull Dental Clinic and TMC 2 will be open on May 26 with limited staffing.

To schedule appointments, call the Kenner appointment line at 1-866-533-5242.

To request an authorization to visit an urgent care center, call the nurse advice line at 1-800-TRICARE and choose option 1.

For an emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Exchange Buddy List Program

Military shoppers at the Fort Lee Exchange can receive exclusive offers each week via email when they sign up for the Exchange Buddy List.

The weekly emails include information about promotions, events and special sales.

Customers, 18 and over, interested in receiving these messages can sign up at the Exchange or call (804) 861-4329.

Grad Salute | June 9

The submission deadline for the 2017 Fort Lee Traveller high school graduation special edition is close of business June 9. The insert is scheduled to be published June 22.

Parents must submit a head-and-shoulders photo of the individual(s) with the first and last name of each student and each parent, the parent’s rank (if applicable), the parent’s status and place of duty, the student’s age and high school, and a telephone number to be used (but not published) if additional information is needed.

Materials can be sent via email to fortleetravellernews@gmail.com.

For questions or if a photo needs to be taken by a staff member in the Public Affairs Office, call (804) 734-6948 or 734-7147.

Exchange Memorial Day Sweepstakes

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is offering $7,500 in prizes during the Memorial Day Pepsi & Tostitos Sweepstakes May 19 - June 2.

Twenty-five shoppers in the continental United States will have the chance to win a Yeti Roadie cooler and 20-ounce tumbler. Outside of the continental U. S., patrons can enter to win a $300 gift card. To enter, visit shopmyexchange.com/ sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Participants must be 18 or older.

Winners will be drawn on or about June 9.

Military Family Life Survey | Through May 19

Blue Star Families is conducting the 2017 Military Family Lifestyle Survey at bluestarfam.org/survey until May 19.

The anonymous survey is open to active duty service members, veterans and family members. It’s a yearly snapshot of the state of military families offering crucial insight and data to help inform national leaders, local communities and others.

Financial issues of military pay, changes to retirement benefits, and military spouse employment were the top concerns in the 2016 survey results.

Each respondent can enter for a chance to win one-of-five $100 VISA gift cards.

Post events promote safe summer habits

The Garrison Safety Office will host an award ceremony and Summer Safety Day observance here May 23-24.

The award ceremony is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Regimental Community Center and the Safety Day activities will take place Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the outdoor area between the Exchange and Commissary.

Kelly Hinnant, a safety and occupational health specialist, is coordinating the activities and said the award ceremony will recognize employees who “continue to do great things” in the areas of risk awareness and accident prevention within garrison directorates.

“Anyone who has had a significant impact on safety can be nominated for an award anytime during the year,” Hinnant said. “This year, submissions were made by fellow workers and supervisors who had knowledge of the contributions. When we get a nomination, it’s carefully reviewed and the best ones are selected for recognition (normally an award certificate and a token of appreciation).”

Attendance at the award ceremony and the Summer Safety Day event is open to the Fort Lee community, said Hinnant. The latter observance will feature displays from many organizations on the installation including range control, the Environment Management Division, the Alcohol Substance Abuse Program and others. Participants also can experience the “Drive Smart Va.” simulator.

“This observance is all about safety awareness,” said Hinnant. “Safety is a mindset. The goal is to change the lifestyle of as many people as we can touch, so they are aware their actions have consequences. We want them to think about whether something is safe or not before they ever perform an action.”

There also will be child seat inspections at the event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., according to Hinnant. Members of the Southeast Virginia Safe Kids coalition will be manning 4-5 lanes for seat checks that could take up to 30 minutes for each vehicle.

“Last year, we did more than 75 child seat checks,” he said. “From those, only three didn’t have an issue such as the proper size, positioning within the vehicle or if the belt is routed correctly.”

Annually, Safety Day is held to help people bring safety to the forefront of their minds, Hinnant continued. It also is billed as the introductory event for the Army’s 101 Days of Summer safety program.

“Safety isn’t something we should just worry about at work,” Hinnant observed. “With the increase in summertime travel and outdoor activities like grilling, boating, hiking, swimming and so on, it’s important to keep the focus on safety as much as we can. Looking for risks and doing whatever we can to avoid them or mitigate the potential for harm should be instinctive. It’s a more desirable option than the high cost of carelessness.”

– Safety Office and Staff Reports

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Exchange offers environmentally friendly e-Receipt option

According to a University of Southern Indiana study, the amount of paper thrown away in the United States every year is equivalent to about 1 billion trees. Much of this waste is from paper sales receipts. To help reduce paper usage, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service offers shoppers the option to receive an electronic receipt instead of a printed one. Shoppers simply select “eReceipt” when prompted and provide the email address to which they would like their receipt delivered. Since its launch in 2013, the program has saved more than 4.4 million receipts worldwide from going into the landfill.

PROUD TO SERVE OUR MILITARY Military Appreciation Month

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“Of all the elaborate mechanical facilities necessary to the smooth operation of an Army camp housing 20,000odd Soldiers, none is more intricate – and important – than its telephone system.”

This is the first paragraph of an article on page 3 of the Aug. 20 edition of the weekly newspaper Lee Traveller. It appeared under the headline “1,000 Miles of Telephone Wires Used In Camp Lee’s Communication System.”

“Camp Lee’s $133,000 telephone set up for instance, is comparable to that of a small city the size of Hopewell.

“When it was announced Camp Lee would be reopened as a reception and training center, telephone engineers made a review of existing facilities and laid plans for prompt action should the rebuilding become a fact.

Only One Line at First “At that time, there was only one telephone line on the land that is now the camp. Obviously, this would not even meet the needs of the contractor who was authorized to build the camp.

The engineers made plans to provide additional faculties through the Petersburg central office.

“When it was definitely announced that Camp Lee would be reopened, the telephone company got in touch with Army officials and representatives of the construc-

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Telephone operators at the Camp Lee switchboard answer phone lines and connect callers in August 1941. Ten trunk lines are connected with Petersburg.

tion companies involved and secured their immediate requirements. In November of 1940, a small two-position switchboard was installed in the first building erected for the Construction Quartermaster.

Ten Trunk Lines “The major camp switchboard now consists of six positions of multiple private branch exchanges. While it is contemplated that only 600 or 700 stations will be required, this installation has the capacity to serve as many as 1,700 stations. Ten Trunk lines now connect this switchboard with Petersburg and more will be added if the camp becomes larger.

As many as 120 trunk lines would be connected with this board.

“The provision of additional circuits from the camp to Petersburg when activities got underway last October was a big job.

Telegraph Facilities “Faculties for Western Union and postal telegraph circuits have been provided in these circuits. If all the wire in the cables used to connect the stations on the camp with the switchboard could be strung together, a single circuit 1,000 miles long would result – long enough to reach from Petersburg to Key West, Fla. “A major requirement at the camp is fire protection.

A separate switchboard for fire control has been installed in the main fire house. The switchboard serves approximately 50 locations throughout the camp.”

The Traveller welcomes comments from readers about this series. They can be posted on www.facebook. com/armyfortlee.

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AMERICA’S MILITARY | SPOTLIGHT

Editor’s note: McGrath is one of 10 Soldier-sustainers who competed in the CASCOM Ultimate Warrior Competition May 9-Friday.

Unit: Bravo Company, 369th Adjutant General Battalion, Soldier Support Institute, Fort Jackson, S.C. MOS: 92Y – supply specialist Age: 21 Time in service: three years, six months Hometown: Atlanta (by way of Spanish Town, Jamaica) Describe yourself: “I’m always proactive and motivated. I love to work.”

Personal strengths: “I love helping people.”

Personal weaknesses: “I’m too blunt. I try to keep it 100 (percent real). I just tell it like it is.”

Pet peeve: “Liars – I don’t trust people who I don’t believe.”

Worst fear: “Snakes and dogs.”

The people you most admire: “My mom and dad. They led me in the right direction, and without them, I wouldn’t be here.”

Dream car: “A 2017 Dodge Charger.”

Your ideal life: “Laying on the beach in Jamaica, hanging out and partying.”

One lesson you like sharing with others: “In order to get help, you’ve got to give help.”

Your favorite movie: “‘Fast and Furious 8.’ I’ve watched them all since I was a little child. I love them and want them to keep making sequels.”

Three things you would take to a deserted island: “Money, my wife and clothes.”

Why one would bring money to a deserted island: “It’s the first thing I thought of.”

The celebrity or historical

figure you would like to meet: “Michael Jackson – I’ve always looked up to him and admired his dancing ability.”

One life-changing event: “Joining the military. It has allowed me to think about real-life scenarios and what life is all about.”

Why you joined the Army: “To be honest, I didn’t like school and always wanted to do something requiring a uniform and working for an organization that helps people.”

What it means to serve your country: “Taking care of Soldiers, taking care of myself, learning something every day about the military and doing the right things.”

Why you chose the supply specialist military occupational specialty: “Honestly, I went on Youtube.com, watched a video and it looked like it was something I wanted to do – a job I’m outstanding at right now. I love my job.”

Why the supply specialist designation remains attractive to you: “I like taking care of the commander and making sure the property book is squared away (supply specialists help commanders account for official equipment).”

The toughest part of your job: “Having the periodic change of command. We have to inventory each and every piece of property for the incoming commander. It involves a lot of detail and laying out of equipment.”

What makes a good leader:

“Taking care of Soldiers, making sure they try to better themselves, taking care of families and completing the mission.”

What you’ve seen in bad leaders: “People who just don’t care – whether it’s what the Soldier does or where the Soldier’s at, etc.”

How you would build the perfect Soldier: “I would build them just like myself – always motivated, always willing to work and always dedicated to the mission.”

What you would change if you were Army Chief of Staff: “I can’t think of anything right off the top of my head. Oh, I would give us a pay raise.”

One best thing about the Army: “The Army’s ability to transform civilians into Soldiers.”

Worst thing about the Army: “Deployment; being away from family.”

Future: “I’m in school, and my goal is to get a master’s degree in logistics and transportation. Also to have a beautiful family.”

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Kenner pharmacy renovation will increase service efficiency Tereasa Wade

KAHC Public Affairs Officer

Patients are the No. 1 priority at Kenner Army Health Clinic, and a recent pharmacy renovation project attests to that fact.

Three additional prescription refill windows will result in beneficiaries getting the efficient service they deserve.

The $285,000 pharmacy renovation project began approximately 18 months ago, and it was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. Staff members will move into the new area later this month and will begin full customer service by late summer.

“We are excited about the expansion project and the newly renovated space we will occupy to provide patients extra refill

window service,” said Linda Hamilton, assistant chief of Pharmacy Services, who was among the participants of a May 10 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new area.

“The pharmacy team is committed to improving services for our patients,” Hamilton noted.

“We want to ensure they have a positive pharmacy experience, and the support our command team has provided us to get there is really appreciated.

“The additional refill windows will speed up the prescription refill process and make for more efficient management of pharmacy services,” Hamilton explained.

Future technology enhancements also are being considered to compliment the expansion of services the pharmacy team will

offer, according to Hamilton.

Desirable additions include the installation of security cameras for beneficiary protection and special automated cabinets to store prescription refills and ensure the right medication is picked up by the right patient.

“The pharmacy expansion project is a great example of how Kenner is using feedback from beneficiaries to improve the health care experience,” said Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, KAHC commander. “Our patients want shorter wait times. It’s an oftencited concern. This initiative is a great example of us working to achieve that goal.”

For more information on the Kenner Pharmacy, visit kenner.narmc.amedd.army.mil/ SitePages/Home.aspx or call (804) 734-9137.

Tereasa Wade

Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, Kenner Army Health Clinic commander; Linda Hamilton, assistant chief of Pharmacy Services; and 1st Sgt. Don R. Berry, acting clinic sergeant major, cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the completion of a pharmacy expansion project on May 10. The installation of three additional prescription refill workstation windows will result in greater efficiency of services provided to Kenner patients.

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PWD honors fallen Soldier

Staff Sgt. Jimal Adams

Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department Soldiers stand at parade rest during a moment of silence ceremony May 1 at PWD’s Fire Suppression Training Facility here. The annual observance is held in honor of Spc. Trevor A. Win’E, a petroleum supply specialist who died from injuries sustained in an improvised explosive ordnance attack in 2004 while deployed to Iraq. PWD dedicated the training facility to the fallen Soldier in 2014 and has held annual ceremonies with guest speakers and family members in attendance each year since then. This year’s guest speaker was Staff Sgt. Jose Mancha, who served with Win’E during the combat deployment.

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Pvt. Shayla Hendrix from Alpha Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, reads a story to L.L. Beazley Elementary School students in Prince George County while fellow Soldier, Pvt. Alexis Mitchell, looks on during a recent community outreach event connected with Fort Lee’s Adopt-a-School program. About 40 Soldiers from Alpha Co., along with unit leaders 1st Lt. Kip Cheruiyot and Sgt. 1st Class Letrelvis Walker, participated in the visit. The elementary students also learned how to pitch tents and read a compass, along with other camping skills.

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ne could question why riggers – those who pack parachutes for airborne units – are so privileged to wear red caps during in-house operations and maroon berets otherwise. There is much substance in the symbolism; not everyone can stomach the duties of dropping from planes flying far above the ground. That sort of audacity creates a powerful camaraderie and a strong sense of achievement of those who do. Recently, fledgling airborne troops – those undertaking training at the Quartermaster School’s Rigger Course – were exposed to this during culmination training at Fort Pickett, located about 45 minutes west of Fort Lee. They performed jumps via Chinook helicopters in parachutes they packed for themselves. The training is designed to drive home the point of how much trust is placed in riggers to competently perform missions. The jumpers’ facial expressions during the operation told the story of this weighty equation. The visuals, however, rarely do justice to the substance of the moment. Maybe the smiles and sense of relief that followed the actual jump were more telling.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Pvt. Harley Hill, a Rigger Course student, waits with her classmates prior to boarding aircraft on the tarmac at Fort Pickett’s Blackstone Army Airfield for an airborne operation April 20. Part of the 11-week course’s culmination training, it requires students to pack their own parachutes with which to jump. • Marine Lance Cpl. Jeff Delrosario collects himself just moments before his jump. Marines and foreign students are among those who undergo rigger training. • Staff Sgt. Raymond Debusshere signals to safety noncommissioned officers the time remaining to jump during the flight. Assigned to jumpmaster duties during the flight, Debusshere was responsible for making jump decisions based on wind and other criteria.

• Staff Sgt. Melissa Jenkins, a rigger instructor, gives the “oneminute” indication to waiting troops. • Rigger Course students and instructors make their way to the Chinook aircraft. • Students jump from the aircraft’s ramp opening. • Pvt. Brandy Bell awaits instructions from NCOs during the flight.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT) Pvt. Harley Hill, a Rigger Course student, waits with her classmates prior to boarding aircraft on the tarmac at Fort Pickett’s Blackstone Army Airfield for an airborne operation April 20. Part of the 11-week course’s culmination training, it requires students to pack their own parachutes with which to jump. • Marine Lance Cpl. Jeff Delrosario collects himself just moments before his jump. Marines and foreign students are among those who undergo rigger training. • Staff Sgt. Raymond Debusshere signals to safety noncommissioned officers the time remaining to jump during the flight. Assigned to jumpmaster duties during the flight, Debusshere was responsible for making jump decisions based on wind and other criteria.

• Staff Sgt. Melissa Jenkins, a rigger instructor, gives the “oneminute” indication to waiting troops. • Rigger Course students and instructors make their way to the Chinook aircraft. • Students jump from the aircraft’s ramp opening. • Pvt. Brandy Bell awaits instructions from NCOs during the flight.

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‘Buy-in’ from younger employees vital to workplace engagement Amy Perry

Production/News Assistant Editor

With more than 34 percent of federal employees able to retire by 2020, the government has to start enticing younger generations – including millennials and generation Z – to join the workforce.

A 2016 U.S. Government Accountability Office report, “Federal Workforce: Lessons Learned for Engaging Millennials and Other Age Groups,” revealed that millennials (which included those 39 years of age and younger in the report) make up nearly 45 percent of the civilian labor force but only about 30 percent of the civilian federal workforce.

In testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Robert Goldenkoff, director of Strategic Issues, GAO, said federal agencies are facing critical human capital management challenges, and to be able to continue its mission, the government must recruit a top-notch workforce.

“The nation continues to face new and more complex social, economic and security challenges, and all of these issues will need to be addressed in an environment of a large and longterm fiscal imbalance that will put resource constraints on most agencies,” he said before the Senate. “To help ensure agencies have the capacity to address these challenges, it will be important for them to recruit and retain employees able to thrive in organizations that are flatter, resultsoriented, and externally focused, and that collaborate with other governmental entities as well as with the private sector to achieve desired outcomes. In short, agencies need to be competitive in the

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Sgt. 1st Class Randeen Espinoza, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade sexual assault response coordinator, counsels Soldiers from the 23rd’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company during a female mentorship program earlier this year. The goal of the newly-created mentorship program is to provide the new Soldiers with quality supervision to help guide their careers – a vital part of managementemployee relations with the younger generations in the workplace.

labor market for top talent, including millennials.”

And it won’t be easy, according to George Beall, a consultant who has authored several reports about millennials and generation Z in the workplace. Generation Z includes the population beginning to enter the workforce – 1820 year olds – like those just entering military service.

“One of the most important things to realize with gen Z and millennials is they choose where to work not based on ‘developing a career’ but on whether or not they enjoy working there,” he said. “Starting with millennials, young people began to realize, ‘Wait, I don’t need to count down the time until 5 p.m. and dread Monday morning coming each weekend.’ So, it is critical for managers specifically to focus

on ‘company culture.’

“Building a strong company culture is hard and requires a truly honest conversation among the managers and with the employees, where honesty and solutions are rewarded and no one should feel afraid of saying their concerns,” Beall continued. “In short, make the workplace enjoyable, try to make it fun and rewarding, and help young people feel like they can own their work.”

This attitude shift from older generations is evident and impact a person’s goals, said Beall. Those identified as Baby Boomers grew up in the postWorld War II era and are used to government benefits and a robust government.

“They lived during the rise of suburbanization and were sold on a very cookie cutter image of life

and success,” he said. “Overall, they want a paying job, their Social Security check, a healthy family, a paid-off home and normalcy.”

Gen X grew up during the Cold War and Watergate and they are more cautious and risk adverse than their predecessors, said Beall, whereas millennials grew up during the dot-com era where anything was possible and people changed the world while making large fortunes in technology companies.

“Millennials, in this respect, are dreamers who care about enjoying their life, traveling, pursuing happiness and change rather than money, and are more willing to use technology rather than personal interactions,” he said. “Gen Z grew up on social media, which is a very different world from

technology in the early-2000s, and experienced the brute force of the Great Recession as kids.

They were forced to work and save up for things they wanted since money was not loose. In this way, they are just as entrepreneurial as millennials but in a very different way. They care about revenue and results, not necessarily chasing the next ‘unicorn.’”

One thing that is similar between the age groups, though, is their desire for authenticity and innovation in the workplace.

“If a young person works at a place that inhibits them due to a lack of technology, they will be more likely to quit and work for a ‘forward thinking’ employer,” said Beall. “Also, in line with authenticity, companies need to display a vision for what they are doing to keep millennials and gen Z interested in the work. They want to be excited about work and believe they are making a difference in pursuit of a larger goal, whether growing a company, impacting lives or what not.”

Part of getting the younger generations excited about the work they do is feedback and the supervisor-employee relationship is vital to the organization’s success. In Goldenkoff’s testimony, he listed constructive performance conversations, career development and training, work-life balance, inclusive work environments, employee involvement, and communication from management as the strongest drivers of engagement for all employees, not just millennials. But Beall said employers also need buy-in from those generations.

“It is not good enough to tell them to do something, if they do not understand why,” he said. “In line with this, know why you do everything you do. If you require everyone to wear a suit to work, think about whether that brings a benefit to the organization. If you do feedback sessions, know why you do it, how you should structure it and what your target result is.”

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Staff Sgt. Lavon Cuffee discusses the steps for military vehicle preventive maintenance checks and services during a “Motor Pool Tuesday” training event May 2 in the common area of Victor Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. The newly created block of instruction gives Victor Co. leaders and platoon sergeants like Cuffee an opportunity to prepare junior Soldiers for follow-on assignments by introducing them to the tasks they’ll perform on a routine basis but aren’t learning in advanced individual training classrooms here. Other block-of-instruction topics include disassembling, cleaning and reassembling weapons, maintaining protective masks and taking care of personally issued equipment. The training also is beneficial for cadre whose instructor duties are far-removed from the motor pools and ranges of previous or future deployable units.

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May is Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Drivers should remain vigilant of surroundings when operating a vehicle and be on the look-out for motorcyclists as the riding season goes into high-gear. Just remember to share the road.

Motorcycle operator deaths occurred 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles, based on 2014 fatal crash data. To help keep motorcyclists safe, the Garrison Safety Office urges everyone to share the road, and avoid being a distracted driver. Motorcyclist should to make themselves visible and ride defensively always.

Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating cruising the open road also can be dangerous. The latest data shows motorcyclists are about 27 times as likely as passenger car occupants to die in a crash and six times as likely to be injured. Safe motorcycling takes balance, coordination and good judgment.

The following are some ways to enjoy riding a motorcycle for many years to come: • Make proper licenses are obtained Driving a car and riding a motorcycle require different skills and knowledge.

Although motorcycle-licensing regulations vary, all states require a motorcycle license endorsement to supplement an automobile driver’s license. To receive the proper endorsement in most states, one will need to pass written and on-cycle skills tests administered by the state’s licensing agency.

Some states require cyclists to take a state-sponsored rider education course.

Others waive the on-cycle skills test if already taken and passed through a stateapproved course. Either way, completing a motorcycle rider education course is a good way to receive correct instruction to ride.

• Practice operating a motorcycle Given the fact motorcycles vary in handling and responsiveness, be sure to take the time to get accustomed to the feel of a new or unfamiliar bike by riding it in a controlled area. Once one feels comfortable with the bike, the driver can take it into traffic. Learn how to handle a motorcycle in a variety of conditions such as inclement weather or road hazards. If planning to carry cargo or a passenger, be prepared to make adjustments to the tires, suspension and placement of the load.

• Make sure motorcycle is safe Before every ride, drivers should check the tire pressure and tread depth, hand and foot brakes, headlights and signal indicators, and fluid levels. Also check the motorcycle for signs of oil or gas leaks.

If carrying a passenger, he or she should mount the motorcycle only after the engine has started; should sit as far forward as possible, directly behind the driver and should keep both feet on the foot rests at all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped. Remind passenger to keep legs and feet away from the muffler. Explain to passenger hold on firmly to your waist, hips or belt; keep movement to a minimum; and lean at the same time and in the same direction as you do. Do not let a passenger

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Keep in mind, helmet use is a requirement in Virginia and on all Army installations.

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Fort Lee family members experienced military training during the Spouse Combat Challenge May 3 on the grounds near Mifflin Hall.

The Family Readiness Group from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, hosted the event to promote teamwork, camaraderie, and appreciation for the sustainment community mission among the families.

Throughout the day, participants worked together in fourperson teams to complete weapons physical readiness training; a small arms lane at the Engagement

Skills Trainer; parachute packing led by the Quartermaster School rigger instructors; urban land navigation; and a military knowledge board.

Several service members came to cheer on their spouses throughout the competition.

All participants earned a Spouse Combat Challenge completion certificate to commemorate the event.

The winning team took home several prizes, bragging rights, and recognition from HHC, CASCOM leadership.

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Spouse Combat Challenge winners Angela Jurado, Adriana PalmerLopez, Christa Davis and Gaby Hernandez pose with a frame at the event. • A spouse lifts a fabricated M-4 rifle during weapons physical readiness training at the all-day May 3 event.

• A spouse low crawls during a grenade toss task.

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KENNER CONNECTION | PHARMACEUTICAL AWARENESS

Identify signs of opioid overdose; prevent addiction before it starts Maj. Branden Chun

Chief, Pharmacy Services,

According to the U.S. Army Medical Command, more than 14,000 people died in 2014 from opioid overdose deaths in the United States.

Respiratory depression is the primary cause of most fatalities related to opioid overdose.

Patients at high risk are those who use opioids for long-term management of chronic pain.

Many overdoses can potentially occur in patients who are taking opioid with either antidepressants or benzodiazepines.

Opioid overdose also can occur unintentionally if the patient has been prescribed an inappropriate dose, if the patient

misunderstands directions for use, or if the patient takes food or medication that could potentially interact with the drugs.

With opioid-related deaths continuing to rise, the Kenner Army Health Clinic pharmacy is doing its part to increase awareness by educating patients on opioid overdose prevention and treatment.

The facility is focusing on minimizing overuse of opioids by encouraging appropriate use of opioids, actively monitoring adequate prescribing and distributing naloxone.

Naloxone, an opioid antagonist, is an effective reversal agent when administered upon recognition of an overdose.

Timely administration of

naloxone during overdose can reduce morbidity and mortality.

Naloxone is safe when used in low dose and does not have any known psychoactive effects or potential for abuse.

It is important for patients and family members to be educated on how to recognize early symptoms of overdose and how to administer naloxone for emergency.

The following are steps to recognize opioid overdose symptoms and recommended responses.

• If a victim is not breathing or is struggling to breathe, call out the victim’s name and rub knuckles of a closed fist over sternum.

• Look for signs of overdose such as slow or absent breathing; gasping for breath or a

snoring sound, pinpoint pupils and blue/gray lips and nails.

• Call 911 for help. A quicker response improves survival.

Administer naloxone, apply rescue breath/chest compression, provide rescue position, placing patient on their side with their top leg and arm crossed over their body, and stay with patient until help arrives.

The following are tips to stop opioid abuse before it turns into an overdose: • Only take prescription opioid prescribed to you and as directed.

• For an opioid problem, talk to your a care provider or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.

• It is important that your

health care providers and pharmacists know of all medications you are on for proper treatment • Do not mix opioid with other drugs or alcohol • Be cautious if you miss or change doses, feel ill or start new medications • Store medications in a safe and secure place; dispose of unused medication • Abstinence – not taking opioids for a period – can reduce tolerance and increase overdose risk • Teach friends and family how to respond to an overdose and the role of naloxone in an overdose To learn more about opioid abuse, addiction and overdoses, ask to speak with a representative of the KAHC pharmacy for more information about screening and prescribing procedures and administration of naloxone.

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of employees require connection to work Continued from page 12 Additionally, Beall said, many millennials and those in Generation Z are turned off when organization hierarchy is the only thing that matters. “‘Pulling rank’ is not a solution that solves problems, it ends discussion,” he said. “If the target result is ‘better engaging with customers’ and my boss blatantly ignores my opinion because he thinks I’m wrong and says ‘I’m the boss, we’re doing it my way.’ I will quit. That allows an extraneous and arbitrary factor to weigh-in on an important decision. As an employee, I would feel the company is wrong, my boss does not care about me or my contributions, and my potential to contribute to the success of the organization and own my work is limited. Some of the best companies have gotten rid of corner offices and even offices overall, because it is unfair treatment.”

While the hierarchy is impossible to dismiss in a government organization, focusing on the previously cited engagement drivers will help employers get their employees

from all generations to support the mission.

“More than simply a goal in its own right, higher levels of engagement can enhance an agency’s ‘brand’ to job seekers, reduce turnover, and most importantly, improve organizational performance,” said Goldenkoff.

“Moreover, while our analysis and the experience of our case study agencies suggests that developing a culture of engagement does not necessarily require expensive programs or technology, it does necessitate effective management strategies such as leadership involvement, strong interpersonal skills on the part of supervisors and thoughtful use of data.

“The starting point is valuing employees, focusing on their performance and career development, and ensuring their inclusion in decisions affecting their work,” he summarized. “These engagement efforts, combined with other components of a robust talent management strategy covering the full lifecycle of federal employment, provide an ample tool kit that should position agencies to be competitive in the labor market for top talent.”

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LOCAL ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS Run for Fallen | May 20

Fort Lee’s 7th annual Run for the Fallen has been re-scheduled for May 20, 10 a.m., at Williams Stadium.

The who have yet to register for the event can do so on-site, starting at 8:30 a.m.

For details, call (804) 734-6445.

Final ‘Charlie Brown’ Shows | May 19-21

The Lee Playhouse Main Stage production “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown� closes this weekend at the Lee Theater.

The shows are May 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and May 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $13 (adults) and $7 (youth).

For information, call (804) 734-6629.

Lee Hobby Club | May 19

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Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., at the Ordnance Training and Resiliency Center, building 18027. The next event is May 19.

It is open to military, family members and DOD Civilians.

For details, call (804) 734-8709.

FMWR Run the Crater Event Cancelled

Armed Forces Day Run the Crater races scheduled for May 20 have been cancelled.

For details, call (804) 765-3896.

Lee Company Connect Event | May 24

The Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program will hold a Company Connect Federal and State Career Opportunities Job Fair May 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., in building 3400, at 1401 B Ave. The program is free and open to the community.

For details, call (804) 765-7601.

LNCOA Education Fair | May 25

The Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy will host an Education Fair May 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 2nd floor – Sergeant Audie Murphy Room.

The visiting agencies expected include Richard Bland College, Coastline Community College, Central Texas College and others.

For details, call (804) 765-3535.

Battle Drive Pool Opening | May 27

Battle Drive Pool opens Memorial Day weekend May 27-29, noon - 8 p.m.

From May 30 - June 16, the hours are 3-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, and noon - 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday. From June 17 - Sept. 3, the hours are noon - 8 p.m., seven days a week. The daily entry fee is $3 for active duty, retirees and family members and $5 for DOD Civilians.

Beginning May 27, the pool will sell the Splash Card – a 10-day visit punch card.

The cost is $25 for active duty, retirees and family members and $40 for DOD Civilians. These can be purchased at the Picture Frame Shop, building 9024, next to the Fort Lee Bowling Center.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Healthy Lifestyle | June 2-4

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency are partnering to hold a special BE FIT health and wellness festival June 2-4, 1-2:30 p.m., outside the Main Exchange.

Scheduled events include a commissary farmers market, tastings of protein shakes and nutritional bars, and miniathletic competitions. Shoppers also can save on items including 25 percent discounts on active wear.

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Calendar, continued Lee Gospel Concert | June 2

The Allan Scott Band will perform in a free gospel concert June 2, 7 p.m., at the Lee Theater, Mahone Avenue.

The event is sponsored by the Fort Lee 909 Contemporary Christian Worship Service.

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Poplar Forest Enslaved Men/Women Program | May 19

A program honoring the memory of the enslaved men, women and children of Poplar Forest will be offered May 19, 6:30 p.m., at Thomas Jefferson’s estate in Bedford County. Reservations are suggested.

For details, visit poplarforest.org/ events.

Blandford Cemetery Walking Tour | May 20

A free walking tour of Blandford Cemetery is set for May 20, 5 p.m., beginning at Rochelle Lane, Petersburg.

Visitors are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes.

For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext. 208.

Mid-Lothian Mines Park Concert | May 20

The Farm Use String Band will perform at the Mid-Lothian Mines Park Concert Series May 20, 6-8:30 p.m., at 13301 N. Woolridge Road.

Tickets are $3 a person at the gate.

Children under 16 years old are free.

For details, call (804) 795-7075.

PNB Ranger-Led Motorcycle Tour | May 21

Ranger Chris Castle will lead motorcyclists on a free 46-mile, 6-stop tour of the Petersburg National Battlefield Park May 21, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Eastern Front Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg.

The excursion will take about three hours and will cover the full 292-day Siege of Petersburg. Some walking will be necessary. Reservations are required.

For details, call (804) 732-3531 ext.

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Warbirds Air Show in VB | May 20-21

The annual Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show is set for May 20-21 at the Military Aviation Museum, Pungo.

The event boasts a 1940s atmosphere with flying warplanes, entertainers, re-enactor encampments, a military flea market, hangar dance and more. The event is 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., May 20 and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., May 21.

For details, visit www.vbairshow.com.

Henricus Spring Garden Day | May 20

Participants can learn about colonial horticulture and methodologies at Henricus Spring Garden Day May 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester.

The gardens include a Virginia Indian garden, an English officer’s garden and an English soldier’s garden. Register by May 19.

For details, call (804) 748-1611.

Delta Sigma Gale Event | May 20

The Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is sponsoring a May Week Gala and Reception May 20, 6 p.m.- 1 a.m., at Meadowbrook Country Club, 3400 Cogbill Road, North Chesterfield.

The event will feature Christine Darden from Hidden Figures, violinist Eric Taylor and music by Plunky and Oness and The Phunk Brothers.

For details call (804) 305-0168.

Gloucester Arts Festival | May 20-27

The inaugural Gloucester Arts Festival is scheduled for May 20-27.

The event features workshops, chats with artists, painting competitions, art sales, children’s events and more. It will culminate with a free community concert featuring The Virginia Symphony.

For details, visit gloucesterartsfestival.com.

QM Instructor Reunion Registration | May 26

Reservations for the annual Quartermaster Instructor’s Reunion and Memorial of Fallen Comrades is open until May 24. The event will be held June 3, 11 a.m., at Crystal Lake Park, Hopewell.

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