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SERVING THE COMMUNIT Y OF FORT LEE, VIRGINIA, SINCE 1941

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May 25, 2017 | Vol. 76, No. 21

SEE PAGES 12-13 POLICE OFFICERS HONOR FALLEN BROTHERS, SISTERS At a Fort Lee PMO-hosted event, men and women in blue pay respect to those killed in the line of duty and their surviving families

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE Ordnance students have opportunity to earn civilian credentials while attending power generation course

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Senior leader receives Arthur Gregg Award, encourages others to follow his example SEE PAGE 8

MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES Fort Lee Soldiers, band members attend local ceremonies to honor fallen military personnel SEE PAGE 17

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COMMANDER’S CORNER | MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY MESSAGE

The Poetry of ‘Taps’ Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Writer

One evening in 1981 while I was at summer camp, I took a deep breath, and blew a little too hard on the bugle’s mouthpiece.

The counselor who played “Taps” each night to signal “lights out” to the campers had agreed to let me be the substitute bugler that evening. Using only one semester of French horn lessons, I blasted the

first note, temporarily silencing the cacophony of crickets and frogs rising from the lake.

I relaxed my diaphragm to soften the sound and continued, measure by measure. Just before the high G, I squeezed my eyelids shut and thinned out my lips. Would I make the note?

Those whose loved ones died in war while serving in the U.S. military know the sound of that high G all

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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.

too well. In fact, they probably remember every one of the song’s 24 notes because it is the somber bugle call played at all military funerals.

But many don’t realize that “Taps” didn’t start as a military burial tradition.

The refrain we know today was created in 1862, on the back of an envelope at a weary Civil War encampment along the James River in Virginia.

After seven hard days of

rehearsing what you intend to do.

I encourage every leader to talk to their personnel to ensure a safe holiday season.

Enjoy your time with family and friends. Remember and embrace the holiday spirit and return safely after the holiday.

Support Starts Here!

– Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Commanding General, CASCOM and Fort Lee fighting, Union Army Brig.

Gen. Daniel Butterfield decided he didn’t like the formal French bugle call (Napoleon’s favorite) known in Army manuals as “Ex-tinguish Lights.”

He felt the rat-a-tat tune needed to be more melodic. So after his aide translated Butterfield’s inspiration into notes scribbled on the back of an envelope, he enlisted the help of the brigade bugler Pvt. Oliver Wilcox Norton to play it at camp that night and each night thereafter.

Nearby infantries heard the resulting mel-

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ody, which some called “Butterfield’s Lullaby.”

Soon, this new version of “Taps” spread throughout the Union army, and eventually, to the Confederate soldiers as well. Shortly thereafter, commands began using the bugle call while burying fallen Civil War soldiers, instead of the traditional three volleys of rifle fire, because they worried that the sound of gunfire might be mistaken for an enemy attack.

In 1891, Army infantry regulations officially included “Taps” in military

funeral ceremonies.

Another lesser-known fact is that “Taps” has lyrics. Although several authors have been attributed to the simple poetry, the true author of the words is officially unknown.

Butterfield may not have envisioned that the bedtime melody he hummed to his aide along the James River on that steamy summer night in 1862 would be associated with the tragedy of death. However, the words that accompany “Taps” marry sleep with death in SEE TAPS, PAGE 14

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of what we will be doing and take measures to mitigate that risk. Enjoy your weekend, but plan ahead - drive safely, act responsibly, and become familiar with the common hazards associated with this time of year.

We all have a part in preventing accidents by setting the example through leadership and assessing the activities of our Soldiers and families. Most accidents can be prevented by planning and

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quickly become a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents.

Each day in the United States, more than nine people are killed and more than 1,000 people are injured in crashes reported to involve a distracted driver. Practice risk management while driving and don't allow yourself to be distracted. Before traveling or engaging in summer recreational activities, we need to identify the hazards

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Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. We should all take time to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy.

The Memorial Day holiday starts the summer season, and many of us will be traveling to visit family and friends or celebrating at home or in the local area.

Distracted driving has

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Patriot Guard Rider Bobby Lipes rides his bike around Williams Stadium during the 7th annual Run for the Fallen Saturday at Williams Stadium. These members attend funerals of members of the military, firefighters, and police. See story and photos on Pages 12-13.

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Pvt. Joshua Lucas, a student in the 91D Tactical Power Generation Course, uses a schematic to help him determine which wires are defective on a generator during training. Power generation students are offered certification testing at the end of the course.

The road to

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Students training in the Ordnance School’s Tactical Power Generation Specialist Course were offered insights about civilian employment and cre-

dentialing opportunities from industry professionals during an info brief at the Ordnance Resiliency Training Center Friday.

Invitations were extended to representatives to answer questions in reference to the Service Technician

Certification Examination (Apprentice Level) that made its debut here in October 2016, said Renee B. Kirkland, course manager, Power Generation Division, Tactical Support Equipment Department.

“We felt the students

could receive enhanced motivation on the importance of civilian credentials by hearing it first-hand,” she said. “Providing students the opportunity to speak to potential employers about current skills and future employment capa-

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(ABOVE) Col. Tamatha Patterson, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade commander, speaks to brigade advanced individual training Soldiers on the track near the Strength Performance Center after they competed in the Brigade Soldier Stakes Competition Saturday. Three eight-person teams from each battalion competed in a variety of events across the installation at different stations including physical activities such as pushups, sit-ups and tire flips; map reading; nine line medical evacuation and unexploded ordnance report; casualty transport; and troop movements under direct and indirect fire, among many others. The winning team is from the 262nd Quartermaster Battalion. (RIGHT) A Soldier from the 266th Quartermaster Battalion runs to cross the finish line of the event that sent troops on a route that started at brigade headquarters and went across the installation.

bilities will advance their understanding of the credentialing program set up for them to participate in.”

The 2-hour-long test, taken under the administration of the Electrical Generating Systems Association, an industry trade group, costs about $320 total ($45 for the study guide; $50 to test and $225 for a reference book) but is offered free of charge to students at the end of the 11-week 91 D course. It is one of several credentialing opportunities offered by CASCOM’s subordinate institutions of learning.

Thus far, more than 400 students have taken the exam but many others are overlooking the opportunity. Increasing the numbers of those participating is a

priority, said Kirkland.

Michael J.K. Pope, EGSA director of education, was the first to speak to students. Emphasizing how the STCE certification can serve as the foundation of a rewarding career, he conveyed to students the long-term benefits of a career in power generation.

“Essentially, what I tried to do is reinforce the importance of what they are doing – not just for the short term – but what they’re doing right now in that the training they receive here can have a big impact on their future careers,” he said.

The power generators – from the small consumer versions to those that power entire buildings – are part of a growing industry that offers good salaries and upward mobility, said Pope, noting mechanics can make anywhere from $40,000 $100,000 annually.

“There are a lot of different applications (for power generation),” he added. “It is not a boring, repetitive SEE POWER, PAGE 14

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Celebrating Life at Lee

Andrea Belton from Belton Entertainment paints pirate decorations on Chayse Shappell’s face.

Photos by Amy Perry

Cameron (front) and Jeremiah Lowe frolic in the Sisisky Splash Park during the Fort Lee Family Housing Life at Lee celebration Saturday held at the Sisisky Welcome Center. The event included food, music, games, information booths, prize giveaways, face painting and free snow-cones.

(CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT) Jessica Miller speaks to the Ramos family about the Fort Lee Area Spouses’ Club at the information fair at Life at Lee. • Miguel Soto helps his son Leo choose a snow-cone flavor. • Children from the Fort Lee community have an impromptu sword fight with balloon swords during the event.

Tucker Belton from Belton Entertainment hands an octopus balloon animal to Emily Vasquez during the Life at Lee celebration.

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Vacation Bible School Registration Underway

Registration is underway for the Vacation Bible School program Aug. 7-11 hosted by the Fort Lee Religious Support Office.

The theme is “Operation Arctic.” It will feature games, arts and crafts activities, sports and teambuilding competitions, movies, and more. Children entering kindergarten - 5th grade in the coming school year can participate.

Registration is on a first-come, firstserved basis. To register, visit https:// fortleevbs.myanswers.com.

For details, call (804) 734-6483.

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, adja-

cent to Mifflin Hall on the corner of Lee and A avenues.

Hurley was previously the commanding general for 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.

Kenner Memorial Day Closures

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 May 26 with limited staffing.

To schedule appointments, call the Kenner appointment line at 1-866-5335242. 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.

Ramadan Prayer Sessions at ALU

Evening prayers for the Holy Month of Ramadan will be held May 26 - June 24, 7-10 p.m., at the Army Logistics University, building 12420, 562 Quarters Road, in the Multipurpose Room.

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam.

For details, call (804) 765-8012.

Chesterfield Bus Driver Job Fair | June 19

Chesterfield County Public Schools will hold a job fair for bus driver positions June 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd.

Training will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a Virginia driver’s license, have a good driving record and have three years of driving experience.

For details, visit mychesterfieldschools. com/apply-at-ccps.

Youth Coaches Needed

The Fort Lee Youth Sports and Fitness Program is seeking volunteer coaches for summer tee-ball (4-5 year olds), coachpitch baseball (6-8 year olds) and Little League baseball (9-12 year olds).

For an application packet, email sherman.l.cordle.naf@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-4945.

Exchange Patriot Pet Contest Until | June 1

Army and Air Force Exchange Service shoppers have a chance to win $3,000 in Exchange gift cards during the Patriot Pet Photo Contest until June 1.

To enter, submit a pet photo to s h o p m y ex ch a n ge. c o m / s w e e p s t a ke s.

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Navy Vice Adm. David H. Lewis receives the Defense Contract Management Agency flag from James MacStravic, performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, at a Wednesday change of command ceremony at the Lee Club. Lewis relieved Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello as director of Fort Lee-headquartered DCMA and its 12,000 acquisition professionals working out of offices and production facilities around the world.

Melissa Magowan, deputy to the garrison commander and Tim Lawrence, director of the Garrison Safety Office pose with Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security award recipients during the 2017 Safety Awards ceremony Tuesday at the Regimental Community Center. The event recognized service members and civilians who have made a difference in the field of safety. More than 80 military and civilian personnel were submitted by leadership to receive the award. “They went beyond and above their jobs,” said Lawrence. “They don’t have a safety mission like we do in the Garrison Safety Office, but these folks did good things throughout the year to keep their organization and workforce safe.”

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CSM sets academic example; earns local award for 4.0 GPA Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

Exemplifying his belief that Soldiers should be “champions of civilian education,â€? Command Sgt. Maj. Patricio Cardona, 16th Ordnance Battalion CSM, has been selected for the Arthur Gregg Award from Excelsior College in recognition of maintaining a 4.0 GPA. “Sergeant Major Cardona’s career and academic success are true examples of why this honor was created,â€? read the narrative of the award nomination written by Susan McIntosh, military consultant at Excelsior. “He has faithfully served over 24 years in the Army,â€? she wrote. “He always puts his Soldiers first. ‌ He has reached the highest rank an enlisted Soldier can achieve. ‌ He has been accepted into Excelsior’s Masters of Science in Management program (with coursework now underway).

He comes with my highest recommenda-

Command Sgt. Maj. Patricio Cardona

tion for his selfless service to others, his strong academic record and his outstanding military career of leadership and dedication to his country.�

The Arthur Gregg Award is presented

annually to an active duty service member who “demonstrates outstanding academic, career and professional achievement.�

It is named after retired Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, emeriti member of Excelsior College’s Board of Trustees. He retired from active duty in 1981, and then served as the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics in Washington, D.C. Gregg has more than 44 years of professional experience, having held senior-level management and command positions in the military and industry.

Noting his selection for the award was “totally unexpected,� Cardona said he appreciates the many ways in which local institutions of higher learning support and recognize the service of military personnel. “What I want to share is the tremendous sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving educational goals,� he continued. “It fills me with honor and pride to be recognized with this award, but that’s in

addition to what I’m already feeling about earning my degree and being able to move on to the master’s program.�

Cardona also said he believes it’s a senior leader’s duty to encourage subordinates to set and achieve civilian education goals with the intent to further their military careers while establishing a foundation for life after the Army. “I know it’s not always easy,� he acknowledged. “Balancing my time between CSM responsibilities and achieving educational goals is one of the hardest tasks I’ve encountered. There have been many long nights studying while already mentally exhausted from my normal duties. Of course, the Army mission comes first, so it’s a constant assessment process to work out ways to concurrently achieve both goals.�

Harkening back to a key element of the Gregg Award selection process – demonstrated professional excellence – and McIntosh’s testament of selfless service, Cardona’s final comment could have been predicted. “I hope this article inspires others to achieve their own academic aspirations,� he said, “and encourages those with influence over others to exalt the importance of education.�

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Lesley Atkinson

Family/Community Life Reporter

A large contingent of Fort Lee personnel, including Garrison Chaplain Col. Claude Crisp and Provost Marshal Maj. Joe Tull were among the attendees of the 23rd Annual Tri-Cities Law Enforcement Memorial Breakfast May 17 at the Hopewell Moose Lodge.

The event was hosted by the Fort Lee PMO. As its name implies, the purpose of the breakfast is to honor the service and sacrifice of all U.S. law enforcement officers, civilian and military.

The breakfast coincides with National Police Week.

As the ceremony’s guest speaker, Crisp first addressed the significance of what police officers do on a daily basis. “You put your lives on line for friends, family, neighborhoods and for our nation,� he observed. “You do it for people you don’t even know. Some of them may even be your enemy, but I know you have vowed to protect and defend everyone. Your efforts on behalf of all citizens of this great nation are inspiring, to say the least, and heroic in all aspects.�

Crisp also offered a poignant observation about the types of threats defend-

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Similarly, law enforcement has been dealing with such enemies for years. Just like any other brave man or woman proud to wear the uniform, they rush toward the sound of gunfire in the cities, often not knowing who the enemy actually is, and they must make life and death decisions on the fly. “For those honored today, that is exactly what we have to be reminded of,�

Crisp continued. “The decisions they made that cost them their lives were motivated by the good of others, and today we honor them.

They are true heroes.�

During the ensuing ceremony, a roll call of 22 names were read aloud, each describing the situation leading to the death of a fallen officer. A procession of family, friends and co-workers approached the memorial table where framed pictures of the honorees were bathed in the soft light of burning candles. Fort Lee Soldiers

added significance to the tribute by serving as group escorts and presenting a white rose to the family of each officer and rendering a salute for their loss and sacrifice.

As the ceremony drew to a close, Staff Sgt. Christina Kolodziej from the 392nd Army Band played “Taps,� and Sgt. Mike McCann from the Virginia State Police performed “Amazing Grace� on bagpipe.

Tull shared his thoughts about the importance of hosting and participating in the event afterward. “Certainly, we want to honor all fallen officers,� he said, “and this is a tremendous opportunity to interact with our local enforcement partners. It is a great event for us to strengthen our bond and nurture relationships.�

Surviving spouse Elva Hollins, who was marking the 50th anniversary of her husband’s death in the line of duty at this year’s observance, has been a regular memorial breakfast attendee. She never remarried and still considers herself to be

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Hollins said. “The actions of the few have taken away from the reputation of so many. I think there is so much good these people do, but they seldom get recognized. There is good in every profession. It’s these types of ceremonies held throughout the nation that remind us our community policeman, military officers and sheriffs are there to help and they’re willing to face great danger to keep us safe.�

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UNITED IN REMEMBRANC

Family members and supporters carry banners picturing fallen Soldiers as they walk around Williams Stadium to start the 7th annual Run for the Fallen Saturday.

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illiams Stadium was filled Saturday with thousands of participants as they joined in a walk/run to honor service members who have lost their lives while serving the nation in uniform.

The 7th annual Run for the Fallen was coordinated by Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Service Support Team with the help of volunteers and sponsors.

“Today is to remember those fallen heroes,” said Col. Adam Butler, garrison commander during opening remarks. “We recognize not merely their lives lost but more importantly, their lives lived.”

In the stadium, over 700 pictured banners were displayed the remembrance of loved heroes.

“The banners representing the service members are not just a statistic, but a person,” said Butler. “The photos help us consider these heroes more deeply than before.”

Speaker Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Drushal, Chief of Transportation, said he was glad to see everyone united in the stadium for a single purpose. He noted he was amazed and hoped this occasion warmed the Gold Star Family members who attended.

Drushal also explained how Run for the Fallen began in

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(CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Drushal, Chief of Transportation, speaks to the crowd during the opening of Run runners make their way Star Family member retired Army 1st Sgt. Aaron Ozbat points to the sky as he says, “God bless America and the U.S. military,” as he ous Fort Lee Soldiers carry banners of local service members around the Williams Stadium track.

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2008 after 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary was killed in Iraq. It was initiated by a dedicated team of friends and runners who organized a group to run a mile for every military member lost during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Since then, over 50,000 participants have run more han 200,000 miles to raise awareness of lives of those who fought in the war. Also to keep their memories alive, the events support wounded veterans and Gold Star Families and help the healing process of those affected by the war.

Gold Star Family member retired Army 1st Sgt. Aaron Ozbat spoke to the audience on how he is part of an exclusive club.

“However, this is a club I don’t wish on anyone. I did not choose this group, it chose me. I’m a Gold Star father.”

His son Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat was killed in action Photos by Lesley Atkinson in Afghanistan five years ago, May 20, 2012, on the very day of this year’s Run for the Fallen.

He spoke about his son growing up on Fort Lee and was part of the community. He attended Prince George High School and later Virginia State University. He was commissioned as an artillery officer in 2006. He noted his son graduated in the top 10 percent of all the cadets in the country.

“I can tell you, my dreams for him were not to be a Soldier,” Ozbat said. “I wanted him to use his full potential outside the military. I told him, ‘I wore the uniform, so you don’t have to.’ His response was, ‘I want to do my part, and I want to stand for freedom. I want to serve so

my little brother doesn’t have to.’ What does a father in uniform say to that?”

Ozbat said, “Jesse left his wife, family and everything behind to do his part for freedom.”

The father talked about how proud he is and the love for his son, even before the military.

“I ask you, how can a father, not love a son who gave everything for others? I cannot speak for every Gold Star Family, but there is one thing we all want for our service members … for our loved ones to never be forgotten.

Every name, every face, everyone fallen is important.”

Bikers from various organizations attended the event to show their support. The riders normally attend funerals of members of the military, firefighters, and police at the invitation of a decedent’s family. They also led the march around the stadium to start the run. Biker Mel Mason from one of the clubs called Rolling Thunder said this is her sixth year being a part of the event. She noted, “I do this for every Soldier who has fallen and given their life for us. Those who have ridden before us … we ride for them. We are here to represent them.”

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Campers work to set up shelters during a trip to Shenandoah National Park.

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Military campers take on Shenandoah Family and MWR Outdoor Recreation in conjunction with the BOSS Life Skills program hosted its first Overnight Survival Training program Saturday and Sunday.

Led by Rick Pyle, owner of

American Medical Preparedness, and Van Powroznik, Outdoor Recreation manager, 12 Soldiers and Marines along with four instructors backpacked 10 miles in the Shenandoah National Park to Bear Church Rock.

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certification opportunities Continued from page 3 is not a boring, repetitive type of job. We feel it does make for a very exciting and interesting career. It also can be challenging as well because there are so many different aspects of power generation, both on the electrical and mechanical side.”

The STCE certification provides students (and 91D graduates in the field) with something akin to a stamp of approval, an assurance that someone has the knowledge to perform their duties, said Pope.

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“So, those able to pass the test and gain certification definitely will have a big edge over anyone else who

The group drove to the park and was supplied with the necessary items needed to complete the training, along with items they were to bring based on the packing list they received days prior.

Setting up camp after almost

might be competing for the same job.”

There also are advantages for those who gain certification and decide to stay in the Army, said Kirkland.

“Not only does it give them greater technical knowledge, but the certification is worth promotion points,” she said.

Representatives from Generac and Carter Machinery also provided briefs to students.

The information brief and question and answer session was videotaped and will be shown to future students prior to taking the exam.

The 91D course graduates roughly 1,100 Soldiers yearly.

5 miles of uphill switchbacks, participants were then trained on how to build the A-frame tarp shelters they would be sleeping in for the night.

Once the shelters were complete, the group moved on to water filtration at a nearby spring.

Each participant was given a Lifestraw water bottle/filter in order to drink clean water out of the stream while hiking, but they also learned how to treat water with iodine tablets, hand pump filters, and boiling.

One of the biggest challenges the group faced was boiling water, not just to purify, but to cook the freeze-dried meals they were provided. The participants were required to build a fire inside their stoves, which were made from modified coffee cans. A thunderstorm, however, rolled in during the middle of this training segment, providing some light showers and making this a difficult process.

Group members prevailed despite the rain and boiled enough

water to make their meals.

After clean-up, the group was instructed on bear-proofing the campsite by hanging bear bags which would contain trash and the remaining food for the trip.

This is important because the Shenandoah has more black bears per mile than any other location in Virginia.

The next morning, the group ate their oatmeal, packed up the campsite and made its way up more switchbacks to the summit of Bear Church Rock at an elevation of 3,200 feet. Unfortunately, the visibility was not great due to the weather, but the group still took some excellent pictures.

The outing was Outdoor Recreation’s first backpacking/ wilderness survival trip combination, and it plans future events that teach different skills and at different locations. The Soldier and Marine participants will be able to use the skills they have honed for years to come. These programs are open to retirees and civilians as well. For more info, call Outdoor Recreation at (804) 765-2059.

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Continued from page 2 beautiful metaphor that must offer some comfort to the grief-stricken families of fallen heroes.

Love, good night, Must thou go, When the day, and the night, need thee so?

All is well. Speedeth all To their rest.

Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the lake, from the skies.

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Fades the light; and afar, Goeth day, and the stars, shineth bright.

Fare thee well; day has gone, Night is on.

Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, May the soldier, or sailor, God keep.

On the land, or the deep, Safe in sleep.

Thanks and praise, for our days, ‘Neath the sun, ‘neath the stars, ‘neath the sky, As we go, this we know, God is nigh.

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That night in 1981, after two flat misfires echoed from my bugle into the dusk, I finally made the high G note. As I finished the song, I felt as if I might cry. Unsure if it was selfish pride or something else, the melancholy tune tugged dolefully at my heart.

At age 15, I didn’t know that “Taps” had accompanied the burial of countless fallen American military heroes. But undeniably, the notes conveyed a sense of something simple, yet complex. Something ceasing, yet eternal. Something comforting, yet sorrowful.

The tragic yet peaceful call of “lights out” will forever touch our hearts and bring tears to many eyes on Memorial Day.

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The Defense Logistics Agency Police Honor Guard posts the colors during a memorial ceremony May 11 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center, Defense Supply Center Richmond. The ceremony paid tribute to fallen law enforcement officers and was conducted in conjunction with National Police Week. DOD Civilian Police Capt. George Razor noted in opening remarks that 100 names are added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., each year. DLA’s Chief of Police Chad Tearne also spoke about the perils of the job, noting that “almost every night when turning on the TV, there is news of another officer injured or killed in the line of duty.” The event also featured retired Chesterfield County Sheriff Dennis Proffitt as the guest speaker.

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Public school teachers from the Baltimore area get help from a Bravo Company, 266th Quartermaster Battalion, Soldier during an early morning physical training session here May 18. A total of 15 teachers participated in a two-day tour arranged by the Baltimore Recruiting Battalion and intended to give them a taste of military life. The educators toured classrooms, fired weapons at the Engagement Skills Trainer facility and rode in a military convoy simulator. One participant commented afterward that she didn’t realize the full range of training Soldiers do on a regular basis or the number of occupational specialties available to them.

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Installation leaders, musicians from Fort Lee’s 392nd Army Band and other military members will participate in a number of local ceremonies over Memorial Day Weekend.

Some of those events are as follows: May 26 An ensemble from the 392nd Army Band and a Fort Lee color guard will be part of a Memorial Day program at McGuire VA Hospital, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, from 11 a.m.

- 2 p.m.

Musicians from the 392nd Army Band will perform during the Memorial Day celebration at Discovery Village, West End Assisted Living, 2422 University Park Blvd., Henrico, 2-3 p.m.

May 29 An ensemble from the 392nd Army Band will perform the national anthem and play patriotic music at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Memorial Day ceremony at the

Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, starting at 10 a.m. The guest speaker is Maj. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia.

This 61st annual event is co-hosted by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and the American Legion 11th District. It is Virginia’s official commemoration of the national holiday to honor and remember valiant men and women who gave their lives in service to America.

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Gen. Rodney Fogg, Quartermaster General and Quartermaster School commandant, will be the guest speaker at the VFW Post 637 Memorial Day Ceremony, 10th and Davis streets, Hopewell, 10:30 a.m. “Taps” will be sounded by a Fort Lee bugler and the 392nd Army Band ensemble will perform.

Maj. Joseph Tull, Fort Lee Provost Marshal, will be a guest speaker at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post

2239 Memorial Day program at the War Memorial on the Boulevard in Colonial Heights at 10 a.m. Several Fort Lee Soldiers will participate in the event by holding signs depicting fallen heroes.

Capt.

Shasheshe Goolsby, Transportation School, will be a guest speaker at the Glendale Ruritan Club Memorial Day Graveside Service, Glendale National Cemetery, 8301 Willis Church Road, Henrico, at 10 a.m.

In addition, numerous area restaurants, businesses, retail stores, theme parks and others offer special disounts and giveaways to active duty military members, retirees, veterans and family members during the Memorial Day holiday.

For details, visit www. themilitarywallet.com or check with restaurants and businesses.

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Pvt. Frank Henson, 16th Ordnance Battalion, rings the bell after names of fallen Virginia military members are called during the Commonwealth Memorial Day Observance at the Virginia Way Memorial in 2015. The VWM bell was rung four times for those who died in action from Memorial Day 2013 to Memorial Day 2014.

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Fort Lee Area Spouses Club scholarship winners proudly pose with their awards during a May 16 luncheon in the Lee Club. A total of $20,000 was given to 10 individuals. The awardees are Kyle Stegmann, Jahmai McClain, Jack Drushal, Hannah Mesick, Jaihde Williams, Jazzlyn Taylor, Andrea Johnson, Kasinda Thomas, Madison Smith and Anna Kepley.

Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, kicks off Fort Lee’s Centennial observance with the unveiling of the official 100 years of sustainment history print, “Centuries of Sustaining Freedom” at the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum Tuesday. The print by artist Larry Selman, also pictured, depicts sustainment professionals and equipment predating World War I to the present. Those who would like to own this piece of Fort Lee history can place orders for numbered copies of the print online at www.leemwr.com/ sustainmentprint or by calling (804) 734-6137.

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KENNER CONNECTION | SUMMER SAFETY

Insect bites harmful to kids Alison Gwinn

CPNP, Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic

Warmer temperatures of late spring and summer mean more outdoor family activities. It’s important to make sure that time is safe for everyone, especially children.

Most parents do a good job of protecting their kids from the sun, but they also need to consider why it’s important to guard against potentially harmful insect bites and stings.

Youngsters will come in contact with spiders, ticks, mosquitoes, ants, bees and wasps when they play outdoors. The stings and bites of these insects are the most common types reported to health care providers.

While most insect bites/stings only result in mild, local reactions, some are far more serious. Ticks, for instance, can infect their hosts with Lyme disease as well as other illnesses, and mosquitoes can transmit West Nile, Zika or Chikungunya viruses.

West Nile and Zika are the most recent mosquito-borne illnesses in the news. They can cause flu-like symptoms, but they also can bring on serious complications in some cases.

Lyme disease is the most common infection from deer ticks, and reported cases are on the rise. Symptoms include fever, aches and fatigue. There also may be a bullseye rash around the site of the bite. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 30,000 cases of Lyme disease

diagnosed every year in the U.S. Virginia is among the top three states with confirmed cases.

To discourage insect stings and bites and better protect family members from their harmful effects, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC: • Wear repellent containing DEET when outside. It is safe for children as young as 2 months old. The AAP recommends using insect repellents with up to 30 percent DEET. Parents should choose the lowest concentration that provides the required length of coverage. Keep in mind 10 percent DEET provides about two hours of protection, increasing to about five hours with 30 percent.

• There are products available for parents worried about the safety of DEET. Repellents made with Picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are alternatives. Products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under age three.

• Always follow directions as they appear on the product label.

Generally, repellent with DEET should not be applied more than once a day. Apply only to exposed skin and clothing. Repellents should not be applied under clothing.

• Keep repellents away from the mouth or eyes, and apply sparingly around ears. Also avoid areas with cuts, wounds or irritated skin.

• For greater control, use your

hands when applying repellent to the face. Never spray it directly at your face.

• Never allow children to handle the repellent. Parents should apply it on their skin using the spray-onhands method. Keep repellent away from children’s hands because they are more likely to put them in or near their mouth or eyes.

• Do not use products containing insect repellent and sunscreen.

Because it should be used more frequently, apply sunscreen separately.

• After returning indoors, use soap and water to wash off repellent. If a child develops a rash or other reaction, stop using the repellent, wash it off with soap and water, and call the poison control center for further guidance if severe (1-800-222-1222) or call to come into the clinic if mild.

• Wearing long pants tucked into socks and a long-sleeved shirt will help protect against mosquitoes and tick bites. Light colored clothing makes ticks easier to spot and also makes children less attractive to bees.

• Make sure there is no standing water in your yard. This includes empty containers, fire pits and birdbaths. Mosquitoes like to lay their eggs in standing water.

• Do not use sweet-smelling perfumes/sprays, lotions, or hair products on children when outdoors.

• Be careful near woodpiles, sheds, dark corners of the garage and other places that spiders may hide.

Kenner welcomes new commander Lt. Col. Paul J. Kassebaum took charge of Kenner Army Health Clinic during a change of command ceremony Friday on the lawn of the medical care facility. He replaced Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable who will be attending Harvard University’s JFK School of Government where he will complete Senior Service College as a National Security Fellow.

Kassebaum previously served as the chief of the Pharmacy Department at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The presiding officer at the change of command ceremony was Brig. Gen. Scott Dingle, commander, Regional Health Command-Atlantic, Fort Belvoir.

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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 Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024, next to the Fort Lee Bowling Center.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Lee AAPIHM Event | May 30

The community is invited to an Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance set for May 30, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., at the Lee Theater.

The guest speaker is Leafaina O. Yahn, a retired Army colonel who is chief of staff for Congresswoman Aumua Amata of American Samoa.

Yahn is from the village of Gataivai, American Samoa. She is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy where she was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army Ordnance Corps.

For details, email kevin.j.rainey. mil@mail.mil or call (254) 251-1772.

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,

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and mini-athletic competitions.

Shoppers also can save on items including 25 percent discounts on active wear.

For details, call (804) 861-5970.

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.

Lee Homebuyer’s Workshop | June 6

The Fort Lee Housing Services Office in partnership with the Virginia Housing Development Authority will offer a free homebuyer’s workshop June 6, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, 1401 B Ave. Building 3400, Room 125.

Topics include personal finance, credit issues, qualifying and applying for a loan, home inspection, the role of the real estate agency and more.

It is open to active duty military and spouses, reservists, national guardsmen, veterans, DOD Civilians and their spouses. For registration, visit www.vhda.com.

For details, call (804) 765-3862 or 734-3207.

Explore Veterans Affairs Info Session | June 7

The Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs will hold an information workshop on Virginia benefits June 7, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, building 3400, Room 126.

The event will include details on Virginia health care and resources, home loans, filing claims, life insurance and more.

For details, call (804) 734-6612.

Wheelhouse Wednesdays at Lee Club | June 7

The Fort Lee Transportation Corps

hosts Wheelhouse Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m., at the Overtime Sports Bar in the Lee Club. The next night is June 7.

The event connects students and senior leaders of the Transportation Corps in a relaxed atmosphere.

For details, call (804) 765-7447.

555th PIA Meeting | June 7

The Jessie J. Mayes TriCities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc., will hold its monthly meeting June 7, 6 p.m., at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 West Washington St. Prior Airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending.

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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-andshoulders 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.

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Hiking Through History Event | May 26

A guided hiking tour along the Appomattox River is set for May 26, 10 a.m. - noon, starting at Radcliffe Conservation Area, 21300 Chesdin Road, Chesterfield.

Participants will learn about the mill industry that once existed along the river during the 18th-19th centuries. Bring bottled water and wear comfortable shoes.

The fee is $10 per person. Payment must be made in advance. To register, call (804) 748-1623.

For details, call (804) 751-4946.

Beast of the East Softball Tourney | May 26-29

The 2017 Beast of the East men’s slow pitch softball tournament will be held May 26-29 at Harry Daniel Park at Ironbridge, 6600 Whitepine Road, Chesterfield.

The competition follows a six-game format that begins with a Home Run Derby and finishes with a champion being crowned in all divisions.

For details, visit www.sportsnation. org/beastoftheeast, email ortilcomm@ aol.com or call (804) 796-7045 or 3782285.

Henricus Militia Muster | May 27

Visitors can experience a day of 17th century military training, including marching and fighting with body armor and muskets, May 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester.

In addition, Powhatan Indian interpreters will demonstrate how native tactics and weaponry adapted against the colonists.

Visitors can train as an English musketeer or native warrior. The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children, ages 3-12, and free for members. Military members are free.

For details, call (804) 748-1611.

Chesterfield Planters Day Program | May 27

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia will present its annual Planters Day May 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at historic Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. The event is free and

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open to the public.

Visitors can experience life on a farm in Chesterfield County during the 1860s. It will include costumed re-enactors, living history, exhibitors, period music, period demonstrations of crafts and trades (including a potter, doctor, midwife, carpenter and chair caner) and period children’s activities. Magnolia Grange house will be open for tours.

For details, call (804) 748-1498.

Kickers Colonial Cup Tourney | May 27-28

The Kickers Colonial Cup Soccer Tournament will be held May 27-28 at Hensley Park, 13851 West Hensley Road, Midlothian, and Ukrop Park, 5300 Ridgedale Parkway, Chesterfield.

The event features travel teams and top-level recreation boys and girls, 9-15 years old.

For details, visit www.richmondkickers.com/tournaments/colonialcup/ index_E.html or call (804) 378-2680 or 796-7045.

PNB Memorial Day Program | May 27-29

In recognition of Memorial Day, Petersburg National Battlefield will present a variety of programs May 2729 at Poplar Grove National Cemetery, 8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg.

Visitors to the cemetery can participate in guided walks and view presentations about the history of the nation’s military cemeteries, and learn about some of the military members who found their final resting place at Poplar Grove. The free programs are set for 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day.

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• 6 thru 12 Month Leases • $99 Security Deposit • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center • Washer/Dryer • Monitored Intrusion Alarms • Stainless Appliances Available

NO APPLICATION FEE FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL

Burial/Cemetery Plot 3 Burial Plots for sale side by side Located in Chester, Va if intersted please call: Randy (804) 919-2375

804.733.8710

1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC

MINUTES TO FORT LEE

• Home Sales • Property Management SERVING FORT LEE AND THE TRI CITIES SINCE 1962 • Appraisals (804) 526-0502 • Rentals WWW.SWEARINGENREALTY.COM 1001 Boulevard • Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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