Fort Lee Traveller, Apr 21, 2011

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Fort Lee

Amazing Race

Transportation Corps BOLC Students Push Through Obstacles to Earn Regimental Honor

WHAT’S INSIDE Chaplain’s Corner ..........................Page 2 News Briefs .....................................Page 7 America’s Military ..........................Page 8 Movies .............................................Page 9 Word Search .................................Page 21 Calendar of Events................Pages 24-29

April 21, 2011

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

Vol. 71, No. 16

Trans Corps Gets New Commandant, Chief Page 3

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Fort Lee Continues Efforts to Reduce Plastic Bag Usage

49th QM Soldiers Test Field Operation Skills

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COMMENTARY

Chaplain Tells Story of One of His Heroes by Chaplain (Capt.) Terry Clark 244th Quartermaster Battalion Chaplain

Everyone needs and has a hero. They remind the mere mortals among us of the greater and nobler qualities that are missing on many levels in our current culture. Quite often it is the excellent athlete who “takes the team on his or her shoulders” and wins the game. I remember Michael Jordan playing through a serious bout with the flu to lead the Chicago Bulls to victory. We are better because of our heroes. A hero is defined as “somebody who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown an admirable quality such as great courage or strength of character.” There is a totally separate category in my mind for a very special breed of human being. These are the men and women who have shown great courage in defending freedom. Some who read this article are among them. I have found my greatest hero from among the ranks of those who wear the uniform. While there have been many Soldiers whom I have looked up to and would classify as heroes, there are a few that are at the top of the list. One of them, my favorite, is a simple, humble man named Desmond T. Doss. About 115 miles west of Fort Lee, there is a portion of expressway and a school that bear that name. Doss was from my hometown of Lynchburg.

His story is amazing, and though he has taken his leave from among the living, he still holds a place among the bravest our country has known. In short, Doss’s story is that he entered the U.S. Army during World War II to serve his country. He was also a devout Seventh Day Adventist. Doss had committed, at a very young age, not to use a weapon. Though he is called one, he rejected the conscientious objector status and refused a deferment because he wanted to serve his country (Doss’s own words from the 2004 documentary about his life entitled “The Conscientious Objector” by Terry Benedict). He did not, however, want to use a weapon. Doss went into combat as a medic. He won the respect of the men with whom he served by refusing to compromise his religious convictions while faithfully serving his country. Though he did not take a weapon, he willingly went into the line of fire to help Soldiers who had been wounded. Doss received the Medal of Honor for his actions during fighting in Okinawa. The following is from the citation he received, “He was a company aid man when the 1st Battalion assaulted a jagged escarpment 400 feet (120 m) high. As our troops gained the summit, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar and machine gun fire crashed into them, inflicting approximately 75 casualties and driving the others back. Pfc. Doss refused

to seek cover and remained in the fire-swept area with the many stricken, carrying them one-by-one to the edge of the escarpment and there lowering them on a rope-supported litter down the face of a cliff to friendly hands.” Then another portion reads, “On May 21, in a night attack on high ground near Shuri, he remained in exposed territory while the rest of his company took cover, fearlessly risking the chance that he would be mistaken for an infiltrating Japanese and giving aid to the injured until he was himself seriously wounded in the legs by the explosion of a grenade. Rather than call another aid man from cover, he cared for his own injuries and waited five hours before litter bearers reached him and started carrying him to cover. The trio was caught in an enemy tank attack and Pfc. Doss, seeing a more critically wounded man nearby, crawled off the litter and directed the bearers to give their first attention to the other man.” Doss is one of the men I admire. I am not unlike Doss in that I cannot carry a weapon because I am a noncombatant as a chaplain. His personal views on religion are somewhat different than mine. What made him such a unique individual was his unwavering commitment to his convictions and to his country without compromising either. While he willingly put his own life on the line to help other Soldiers, he never compromised his faith.

Range Control Reminds Public of Safety Guidelines The Department of the Army requires that the public be informed on a regular basis that military ranges, impact areas and training areas are restricted to authorized personnel only. All non-authorized personnel must stay away from danger areas (range fans) for active ranges, areas known to contain unexploded munitions also known as “duds” and comply with range safety

regulations. The true size and shape of an impact zone and danger areas may change daily, depending upon the training mission and type of weapon being fired. Entry into any range, training area or impact zone is prohibited without prior coordination with DPTMS, Range Control. Permission may be requested by calling (804) 765-2286 or 765-2287.

Commanding General ....................Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge Garrison Commander ..................... Col. Michael G. Morrow Public Affairs Officer ............................................ D.R. Bingham Command Information/Managing Editor ....... Patrick Buffett Senior Writer/Special Assignments ................ T. Anthony Bell Production/News Assistant Editor ........................Amy Perry Family/Community Life Reporter .............. Kimberly K. Fritz Production Assistant ................................... Kathryn C. Weigel

The official Range Bulletin is published weekly. It includes the live fire schedule and activities, training area schedules and other pertinent information. The Range Bulletin is available in Fort Lee Public folders or by calling Range Control. The public is reminded to be aware that unexploded ordnance and munitions may be present in areas other than the ranges.

The Fort Lee “Traveller” is printed by offset process every Thursday as a civilian enterprise in the interest of personnel at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee, Va. 23801, by Military Newspapers of Virginia, 114 Charlotte Avenue Suite A, Colonial Heights, Va. 23834, in accordance with Department of the Army Regulations 210-20 and 360-1. This publication receives armed forces material and civilian newspapers are authorized to reprint such material without specific clearance except material specifically designated as copyrighted. Liaison between the printer and the commanding general, Fort Lee, is maintained by the Public Affairs Office, Fort Lee. Circulation: 11,000. This Civilian Enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication. Contents of the “Traveller” are not necessarily the official view of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee. Advertising in this publication including inserts or supplements does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Military Newspapers of Virginia. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non merit factor. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until violation is corrected. The “Traveller” is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1, and printed by the Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command or Fort Lee. The editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Headquarters, U. S. Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee.

Some of these may be more than 100 years old but can remain dangerous. If a suspected ordnance is found it should not be touched. Report it immediately to the Range Control Office at the above number. Everyone is asked to treat the ranges with respect and remain vigilant while present on them. – Range Control

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Second lieutenants Marlon Lynch, front left, and Sterling Griffin, front right, head toward the finish line of a challenge called “Conestoga” during the first Regimental Induction Challenge. See Pages 16 and 17 for story and photos. Photo by Patrick Buffett To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147 or e-mail LeeePublicAffairs@conus.army.mil.

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Transporters Get New Chief, Commandant by Amy Perry News/Production Assistant Editor

Having moved to Fort Lee a mere eight months ago, the Transportation Center and School witnessed another significant change here Tuesday. Col. Stephen E. Farmen took charge of the organization, replacing Brig. Gen. Edward F. Dorman III, during a ceremony at Williams Stadium. Dorman served as chief of transportation for eight months and was recently selected to deploy to head up all logistics involved with international and joint efforts in building Afghanistan security. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and SCoE commanding general, said he’s lucky to have the opportunity to serve with both Dorman and Farmen. “Today, I am elated to once again have the opportunity to be with them and their families,” said Hodge. “We’re losing a great command team today, but in my estimation, we’re gaining an equally great team in their place.” The efforts Dorman made while the Transportation Corps was gaining ground at Fort Lee were instrumental in the corps’ success here, said Hodge. “We were extremely lucky to have Ed at the helm as the Transportation School gained its stride after completing the move to Fort Lee,” he said. “Ed, you embraced your mission, and years from now I believe your legacy will show that you tackled some of the most crucial issues and challenges facing the Transportation Corps.” After saying goodbye to Dorman, Hodge welcomed Farmen and his wife Debbie. “Steve and Debbie make up a great command team – they are qualified and capable, and we’re confident they are up to the task,” he said. “I have complete faith and confidence that he can and will continue to ensure that the schoolhouse remains both viable and relevant and when Transportation warriors depart Fort Lee, each will be trained and ready to perform the mission, anywhere on the globe.” Dorman thanked everyone for attending and said he was honored to serve as chief of transportation, even though it was a short time. “It’s been an honor of a lifetime for me to be the chief of transportation and the commandant of the Transportation School,” said Dorman. “Command is always a privilege, and command during a war is a distinct honor. During my short tenure as chief of transportation, I’ve seen our Soldiers continuously demonstrate why they are our greatest strength.” The Transportation Corps is going to capable hands, said Dorman. “I am so pleased to be able to pass the colors today to an extremely confident leader and another great Army team,” he said. “Col. Steve Farmen and his wife Debbie are extremely well-qualified to handle the rigors of this command.”

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Col. Stephen E. Farmen takes the Transportation Corps regimental flag from retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kenneth E. Gilman, the honorary warrant of the Transportation Corps regiment, as Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and SCoE commanding general, watches during a change of command ceremony here Tuesday. Hodge had previously handed Farmen the Transportation School flag as part of the ceremony. At change of command events for the Transportation, Ordnance and Quartermaster Corps, the regimental flag and school flag are changed during the ceremony to represent the dual hats the new commanders wear as the commandant of the school and as chief of each corps. Serving in the Transportation Corps was a family affair, said Farmen. His father, retired Maj. Gen. Bill Farmen, is in the Transportation Corps Hall of Fame. After seeing his family serve the corps for so long, Farmen said he decided to make it his career as well. During the ceremony, he thanked his wife for her support and said they got married at Fort Eustis, the former home of Transportation, more than 20 years ago. “The thought then – that I would one day stand before you and take command as the chief of transportation – would have been hard to fathom in the early years,” said Farmen, noting that excellent leaders, perseverance during his career and family support helped. Farmen said the Dormans should be proud of their accomplishments while in command. “In just a short period of time, you have made a profound difference and are handing over a Transportation Corps … with a great reputation,” he said. “I am hon-

ored to take the baton from you and pledge to keep the spearhead pointing in the right direction.” Looking to the future, Farmen said he is excited to work with the transportation Soldiers he’s been serving with for much of his career. “After having been part of the Transportation Corps Col. Steven E. Farmen for going on 25 years now, speaks during the it is my highest honor be- ceremony Tuesday. ing extended the privilege and opportunity to spearhead this team of transportation professionals into the future, which continues to be a … challenging time,” he said.

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Post Gains Ground in Plastic Bag Battle by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant

With Fort Lee’s Earth Day celebration just a week away, the campaign to reduce the number of plastic bags used on post is gaining steam. During the April 28 Earth Day observance, 5,000 reusable bags will be given away, and the movie “Bag It” will be shown at the Post Field House to promote the BYOB – bring your own bag – idea. The long-range goal of the reusable bag campaign is to cut by 90 percent the number of plastic bags used on post by April 2013. Currently, Fort Lee uses more than 350,000 plastic shopping bags a month – in excess of 4.2 million a year. It takes roughly 500 barrels of oil to make those bags, and U.S. crude oil was selling at $108.92 a barrel on Monday, down from a high earlier this month of $127.02. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service and vendor representatives supporting the Fort Lee Commissary will provide the bags to be given to Earth Day attendees. The cost of reusable fabric bags and insulated bags available at the exchange and commissary ranges from 50 cents to a

couple of dollars, depending on size and function. AAFES locations give a 5-cent credit for each reusable bag used to pack a shopper’s purchases at the PX, PXtra or shoppettes. Earlier this month, the commissary started a mystery shopper program that rewards two persons a month who are “caught” in the store with reusable bags. Two vendors, Webco and Dixon Marketing, are presenting a $25 gift voucher to the two lucky earth-conscious shoppers, said Leslie Carroll, store director. This program continues through March 2012, said Carroll. The Environmental Management Office has begun making its pitch for reusable bags at weekly meetings for new residents. Cindy Rood, an environmental protection specialist with EMO and chair of the reusable bag campaign committee, said Soldiers tend to be surprised to learn plastic bags are made from petroleum. They are also delighted with the news that AAFES provides a nickel credit for each reusable bag they take in to haul away their purchases, Rood said.

Slogan Contest Calling all bright (and green) thinkers! The Fort Lee Environmental Management Office is holding a contest to find the best slogan for the Reusable Bag Campaign. To win a prize and help Fort Lee with one of its biggest collaborative efforts to save natural resources, submit slogan ideas by midnight May 16. Send ideas to emoftlee@conus.army.mil and use “Slogan Contest” as the subject line. Since plastic bags are made from polyethylene, which is made from non-renewable natural gas and crude oil, a tremendous amount of resources go into making one bag that is likely to be used only once, said Cindy Rood, environmental protection specialist with EMO. Fort Lee aims to reduce its current usage of 350,000 plastic shopping bags a month to 35,000 – a 90 percent cut – by 2013. To achieve that goal, members of the Fort Lee community who shop at retail outlets on post are encouraged to take reusable bags with them. What slogan will best motivate them to develop that new habit? It just might be yours.

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Fort Lee Halfway to $100,000 AER Goal The Army Emergency Relief fundraising campaign, coordinated by the Army Community Service, continues through mid-May. Fort Lee’s campaign goal this year is $100,000. The Fort Lee community is currently at 50 percent of the campaign goal. Contributions can be made by cash, check or allotment. The allotment option is only for active duty Soldiers and retirees. It allows the contribution to be given for a minimum of three months but not to exceed 12 months. For campaign information contact individual unit campaign keypersons or the Fort Lee AER campaign coordinator Sgt. 1st Class Lina Restrepo-Mesa at (804) 765-3800 or 734-7954. Army Emergency Relief is a private nonprofit organization dedicated solely to “Helping the Army Take Care of its Own.” Army Emergency Relief has been the Army’s emergency financial assistance organization since Feb. 5, 1942, and this is the 69th year of operation. Eligibility for AER emergency financial assistance is limited to Soldiers on extended active duty and their eligible family members (enrolled in DEERS), retired

active duty Soldiers with at least 20 years of military service or by reason of physical disability or upon attaining age 60 for a Reserve Components and their eligible family members, and Army members of Reserve components, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard on continuous active duty for a period in excess of 30 continuous days and their family members. AER financial assistance is available when Soldiers and their eligible family members have a valid emergency financial need and retirees, widower(s) and orphans of deceased Soldiers have an emergency need. AER emergency financial assistance is available wherever Soldiers may be. Primary outlets are the 100 AER Sections at Army installations world-wide. AER emergency financial assistance is provided as an interest-free loan with a deferred repayment, if needed; grant, when there’s an inability to repay assistance after financial readiness budget counsel and deferment of a loan; or a combination loan and grant. Sources of funds to sustain AER’s financial assistance are loan repayments, annual AER fund campaign, unsolicited contribu-

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Gladys Jenkins, Army Community Service Army Emergency Relief program manager, and Sgt. 1st Class Lina Restrepo-Mesa, 2011 Fort Lee AER campaign coordinator, pose next to an AER poster. tions and investment income. AER doesn’t receive any appropriated government money. Eighty-eight cents of every dollar contributed is used to help Soldiers.

Updated AER information is also available on the AER website www.aerhq.org. – Fort Lee AER

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Survivor Outreach Program Here to Help by Amy Perry News/Production Assistant Editor

Whether a loved one is lost in battle or in old age, there is a program on post to help survivors with their grief. The Fort Lee Survivor Outreach Services program helps guide survivors through their counseling options and offers financial counseling for certain survivors. The Army Community Service program is made available to spouses, parents and siblings – anyone who needs assistance can get it, said Christine Murphy, SOS financial counselor. “SOS doesn’t only help people whose spouses died due to a war. It services widows who are retirees, who are active duty. If that military member has served, that survivor is eligible for our services,� said Murphy. “Also, even though it’s an Army-based program, we service all branches. I turn away no survivor. If a person walks through the door, we will try to assist that individual.� Murphy works primarily with financial matters for survivors, while Angela Bellamy, SOS coordinator, manages other aspects of the program, including the survivor support groups. “I do all the coordinating – if they need professional counseling I can help them get that – and keep the support groups going,� said Bellamy. “I connect them with orga-

nizations such as Gold Star Mothers. I give them any type of support they need.� In recent months, the duo has assisted survivors with taking steps toward buying a house and obtaining naturalization status for a widow. Both say Fort Lee is unique due to its high retiree population and the fact it services vices four military branches. SOS is a top priority for Lt. Gen.. Rick Lynch, Installation Management Command commander, and he took time recently to write about his thoughts on SOS. “The loss of a Soldier is not a topic people want to talk about, but it is a reality of military life,� he wrote. “In the end, though, despite our best efforts, we cannot prevent every loss.. That is why Survivor Outreach Services es is so crucial. To honor the Fallen Soldier’s er’s service and sacrifice for our nation, we can do one last thing – offer support for the loved oved ones the Soldier left behind.� Lynch wrote it doesn’t matter how a Soldier dies, and that there is no time limit to accept the SOS services. “SOS coordinators extend a hand as survivors are

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working with casualty assistance officers in the first few months after a Soldier’s death, but survivors do not have to accept assistance right then or ever,� he wrote. “They can decide to return months or years later. The thing is for survivors to know important th that the ssupport is there. They are not alone – they are part of the Army Family for as long as they want Fam to be. “For the SOS program, a survivor is anyone – immediate family, extended family, a friend, a fellow warrior – who feels the loss of a Soldier,� he continued. “Every survivor is not entitled to the same bbenefits under law or regulations, but SOS coordinators la will work with any survivor to access counseling and other resources.�� sources For more details about the Fort Lee SOS program, find them at www.facebook.com under Survivor Outreach Services, Fort Lee, Va., or call the office at (804) 734-6445.

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Fort Lee will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Campaign on April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Dukes Welcome Center. At this event, Fort Lee police will anonymously collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. Tablets, medications and capsules will be accepted. Needles or other intravenous paraphernalia are prohibited. This initiative was coordinated by local law enforcement agencies in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Agency with a goal of ridding households of unused prescription drugs. According to the DEA, 7 million Americans abuse prescription drugs each year, and on average, 2,500 teens use them every day to get high for the first time, according to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home

The EMO staff is planning a slogan contest for the reusable bag campaign and exploring ways to encourage members of the Fort Lee community to find creative uses for the plastic bags they have on hand. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate is planning to introduce reusable bags at its post facilities as well. So, why are plastic shopping bags getting a “bad rap� from EMO officials? According to an EMO flyer, “Plastic bags can take 20 to 1,000 years to break down in the environment where they are caught in trees, eaten by wildlife and (are) capable of releasing toxins that may cause cancer and disrupt hormone function.� Plastic bag litter is also linked to reduced navigability of rivers, clogged storm drains and flooding, the flyer notes. While paper bags are easy to

medicine cabinet. Additionally, many individuals do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine and this has the potential to cause health and safety hazards in our community. Many believe that flushing prescription medication is a safe disposal method; however, if your home is connected to a municipal sewage system, some of the pharCONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC maceuticals would be discharged into lakes, rivers or oceans because many waste water treatment plants are not designed to remove or destroy pharmaceuticals in wastewater, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Questions about this Fort Lee Drug Take-Back event can be directed to the Army Substance Abuse Program at (804) 734-9693. – Staff Report

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NEWS BRIEFS Construction Alert Road construction aimed at accommodating increased traffic around Fort Lee began earlier this week. The work includes storm sewer, signal light, asphalt and curb and gutter installation Drivers should use caution and expect delays at the following locations. Route 460 from the Norfolk Southern railroad overpass to Jamestown Road will be reduced to 10-foot-wide travel lanes through the fall. Additional closures and overnight detours are expected throughout the project. Hickory Hill Road (Route 109) also will be reduced to 10-foot-wide travel lanes through the summer of 2012. Work will be done on either side of the intersection of Breckenridge Avenue and route 460. The road work is part of Base Realignment and Closure activities preparing Fort Lee for a larger population. For details, call (804) 734-6963.

Spouse Appreciation Military Spouse Appreciation Day will be celebrated May 6 at the Regimental Club with a Chinese New Year luncheon open to all Fort Lee military members and their spouses. Retirees and their spouses are also welcome. The cost is $10 for the military member; spouses eat free. Spouses of deployed military members are also invited to eat for free. For reservations, call (804) 734-7827 or 765-7636 no later than May 3.

Museum Visit The Fort Lee Equal Opportunity Office is sponsoring a free trip to the Holocaust Museum in Richmond, on May 7, noon - 5 p.m. April 29 is the deadline to register by e-mailing Sgt. 1st Class Angel Padilla at angel.m.padilla@ conus.army.mil. To register, send the first and last names, rank or title, organization, personal contact number and e-mail address for each person in your party. Seats are limited; reservations are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Military members and civilian employees must arrange for a pass or

leave with their supervisors. For details, call (804) 765-3488.

Prayer Breakfast The National Day of Prayer will be observed at Fort Lee May 5, 6:30 a.m., at the Regimental Club. Chaplain (Col.) James R. White Jr., the new senior chaplain, will be guest speaker. A full buffet breakfast will be served. The suggested donation is $7. Tickets are available through unit chaplains and chaplain assistants or by calling (804) 734-0970 or 734-0968.

Insurance Open Season Open season on Federal Long-Term Care Insurance continues through June 24 for federal and postal employees (as well as spouses or same-sex domestic partners) and active duty military members and spouses. They are required to answer fewer health questions during the open season. An online consultant tool is available at www.ltcfeds.com/oct. Help is also available at (800) 582-3337.

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The U.S. Army Recruiting Command will be at Fort Lee May 3-4, 2-4 p.m. for recruiter presentations at the Soldier Support Center. Sergeants through sergeants first class and their spouses are invited to attend one of the presentations. Benefits and qualifications for being a recruiter will be discussed. For details, call (877) 465-9010 or email christopher.sharp@usarec.army. mil.

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Red Cross Open House The Fort Lee American Red Cross Office will hold a grand opening ceremony in its new facility on April 26, 10 a.m., in building 9028. An open house will follow the ceremony until 2 p.m. Those planning to attend should call (804) 733-5711 by April 21 or e-mail andrewsr@uas.redcross.org.

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more than 17,000 people have taken an alcohol screening online through the Military Pathways program. Of those who scored positive for symptoms of an alcohol use disorder and answered the question, “Do you plan to seek further evaluation?” more than 25 percent answered, “Yes.” “The goal of this program is to get service members and family members to think about how, when and why they drink. Not everyone who scores positive on the assessment requires treatment, but research shows that screening and brief intervention can be key in getting people to cut back on their alcohol use,” said Lt. Col. Hans Ritschard, Force Health Protection and Readiness Programs, Director of Psychological Health Strategic Operations. In addition to the phone and online screenings, military installations will be holding in-person education and awareness events. Educational materials and promotional items that include posters and sports water bottles with the Drinking IQ website, as well as screening forms are available throughout the year. For more information, visit www.MilitaryPathways.org.

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April 21 (Holy Thursday)

Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 a.m. – Memorial Chapel (See box) Latter Day Saints – 8:30 a.m. – Spiritual Fitness Center AIT Contemporary Service – 9:30 a.m. – Heritage Chapel General Protestant Service – 10:15 a.m. – Memorial Chapel Ordnance Collective AIT Service – 10:30 a.m. – Hatcher Hall, Ordnance Campus Spanish Protestant Service – 11 a.m. – Heritage Chapel Gospel Service – 11:15 a.m. – Liberty Chapel Chapel NeXt – 6 p.m. – Liberty Chapel

Service set for 7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel

April 22 (Good Friday) Stations of the Cross Service set for 4:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Mass set for 5 p.m. at Memorial Chapel

April 23 (Easter Vigil) Service set for 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Chapel

April 24 (Easter) Easter Sunrise Service set for 6:30 a.m. at Memorial Chapel (See below) Easter Sunday service set for 8:45 a.m. and noon at Memorial Chapel

There will be an Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., April 24. The guest speaker will be Chaplain (Col.) James R. White Jr., who is the incoming garrison chaplain. A pancake breakfast will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

Jewish Passover Observances Passover will be observed through sunset April 26. The last two days (April 25-26) are days of holy obligation for Jews. Major activities during Passover include attendance at the Seder (ritual meal) and Yizkor Memorial Service, the eating of unleavened bread and avoidance of leavened foods. Army Regulation 165-1 directs that, within the limits of military necessity, commanders will ensure that Jewish personnel are free to attend religious observances. A liberal pass and leave policy is established for military personnel in AR 630-5 and AR 165-1. Similar rules exist for civilian personnel. Commanders will give special consideration to the matter of safe arrival of Jewish personnel at scheduled services

prior to the onset of the holiday. The Auxiliary Jewish Chaplain, Army Reserve retired Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Dennis Beck-Berman will conduct holiday services that are open to all military and civilian personnel at the local synagogue, Congregation Brith Achim, 314 South Blvd., Petersburg. For more information about the services offered, call (804) 732-3968. A Memorial Service will be held April 26, 10 a.m. AIT Soldiers needing transportation to the Seder must inform their chaplain through their chain of command. To obtain Passover Kosher Solo-Seder kits for Soldiers in the field who cannot attend the Seder, Soldiers should contact their chaplain. – Fort Lee Chaplain’s Office

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530th CSSB Trans Coordinator All Smiles on the Job by Sgt. 1st Class Pete Mayes 101st Sustainment Brigade

FORWARD OPERATING BASE DEHI DADI II, Afghanistan – The first noticeable thing about Pfc. Tammi Smith is her eager, cheerful personality and her smile. She’s a transportation coordinator for the 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and responsible for coordinating all ground and air vehicle movements from the Forward Operating Base Dehi Dadi II for her battalion in and around Regional Command-North. It’s a job normally reserved for a junior non-commissioned officer and not some fresh-faced, 23-year-old Soldier only 15 months into her career and on her first deployment. Sometimes movements (especially flights) don’t always go as planned and can frustrate everyone involved. The Backus, Minn., native, however, keeps her chin up and a smile on her face, and said she’s up for the challenge. “I’ve never worked with any other private, and this is a lot of responsibility,” Smith said. “But it’s pretty easy. It’s a lot of work and it’s fast paced, but it’s simple.” The 530th CSSB, based out of Fort Lee, recently replaced the 87th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at FOB Dehi Dadi II, and is attached to the 101st Sustainment Brigade during a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Don Jose invites you to our NEW LOCATION at:

Smith said she’s used to carrying heavy loads and responsibility. Her Army career began following a stint at a private Bible college in Iowa while working two full-time jobs. The desire for stability in her life prompted her decision to join the Army, she said. “That, and a guaranteed paycheck,” Smith said. “I was in college for two or three years and had my own apartment, but it started getting harder and harder to make it because the economy started getting worse and worse.” Smith said she ended up moving back home to Minnesota where she got two more full-time jobs, but did not attend college while she was in the process of enlisting in the military. “It was a career. I wanted something more stable. I needed to stabilize myself,” she said. Her decision inadvertently has become a family affair: Smith said she has a brother serving in the Navy, a younger sister who serves in the Air Force, and even had an uncle who served in the Marine Corps. “I figured, ‘Hey, if they can do it, I can do it,’” she said. “Every service is represented.” Smith entered basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., and completed her advanced individual training at Fort Eustis. Her assignment to Fort Lee is her first, and she arrived just in time for deployment to Afghanistan.

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HHC CASCOM Restores ‘Art of Garrison Leadership’ by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

A new Army training initiative that was recently introduced at Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, is reacquainting noncommissioned officers with the “art of garrison leadership.” Like other organizations Army-wide, the Fort Lee unit is placing extra emphasis on the basics – Soldier counseling, barracks inventories, uniform inspections, etc. – to “build a sense of structure and remind NCOs of the core responsibilities in a garrison leadership environment,” according to HHC, CASCOM 1st Sgt. Laderek Green. “We’re demonstrating our commitment to the development and support of noncommissioned officers, particularly those returning from deployment and transitioning back into a garrison type of environment,” said Command Sgt. Maj. C.C. Jenkins, CASCOM and SCoE CSM. “The Army cannot afford to ignore the basics, including simple things like uni-

form inspections,” Jenkins continued. “The majority of our returning NCOs have been serving on self-managed teams that consist of senior NCOs and government civilians, and they may not have had subordinate Soldiers under their charge. Through training, we can bring them back to that mindset and help them enhance those garrison leadership skills.” It is the Army’s intent to increase the dwell-time of Soldiers when returning from deployment, Green noted. The support mission in Iraq is expected to conclude by the end of the year as well. Those factors and more will mean greater numbers of Soldiers at home duty stations and an increased need for leaders who are adept at handling a variety of routine garrison activities. The belief that those skills have diminished since the start of the War on Terrorism is what prompted the Army to launch the “art of garrison leadership” training program. “The training-focused Army requires SEE LEADERSHIP, PAGE 23

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A Race for the Regiment

(LEFT) Second lieutenants Andre Durden, front left, and Colin Burch, front right, head toward the finish line of a challenge called “Conestoga” where the squad had to move a 1.5-ton M105 trailer and two truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds each to a supply point a few miles away. The challenge was part of Friday’s Transportation Basic Officer Leader Course Regimental Induction Challenge here. (BELOW) Second lieutenants Marlon Lynch, front left, and Sterling Griffin, front right, try to keep the wheels straight as their squad moves out with its makeshift cart during a challenge called “The Tony,” a test of ingenuity that required the T-BOLC students to build a two-wheel cart using a limited number of parts.

T-School Officers Tackle First Induction Challenge by Kimberly K. Fritz Family/Community Life Reporter

During a first-time regimental induction challenge here Friday, 59 Transportation Basic Officer Leader Course students faced a series of obstacles that tested their teamwork, determination and ingenuity. The competition was reminiscent of the CBS television show “Amazing Race.” The students of T-BOLC Class 11-003 made their way to designated locations and received a task they would have to complete before advancing to the next level. According to Australian army Maj. Scott A. McMahon, the deputy course manager who provided oversight of the challenge, it is a way to test the students physically and mentally, requiring them to use their newly acquired leadership and teamwork skills to complete the tasks in the shortest amount of time possible. “We kept the challenges close to what these students learned in the classroom or might experience as young transportation officers,” said McMahon. “And we incorporated a lot of problem-solving tasks so they would have to come up with a plan, execute it and adjust if needed. It’s all about thinking on their feet.” With instructions to “show up well-hydrated,” the class reported to the Army Logistics University quad at 5 a.m. on the day of the challenge. The students were randomly divided into four squads and each received a map and protractor. The “race” was about to begin. Task One: As a squad, complete a total of 300 pushups. The order in which they completed this task would determine their departure time for the next stage of the challenge. Squad three was the first to hammer out the required repetitions and was allowed to choose its place in the lineup. Opting to take the lead position, they were provided the first challenge titled “New Market.” “As a transporter, it’s important for you to meet all timings so that you are able to provide the warfighter with the right support, at the right time and in the right configuration,” the instructions read. They had 20 minutes to

reach their next destination and all members of the squad had to hold on to a plastic chain to guarantee movement as a team. The other groups that followed in 10-minute intervals were given the same instructions. Two-miles later, squad three reached its first destination near the Transportation School. Somewhere along the way, they were joined by Brig. Gen. Edward F. Dorman, the Chief of Transportation, and he encouraged the young officers to stop, assess, make a plan and keep mind over matter. Second Lieutenant Lauren Baccarny, a member of the squad, said the general’s presence helped motivate the groups. “He has a lot of heart, and I think that brought out the heart in the competitors,” she said. Meanwhile, T-BOLC Chief, Maj. Lydia Welch, said the event was off to a smooth start. “The lieutenants are motivated,” she said. “The events are unfolding for them, and they are staying focused.” The name of station one was “Child’s Play.” The instructions reminded them that transporters must be familiar with the equipment they drive and haul, and the challenge was to match numerical nomenclatures correctly with the pictures of the military vehicles to which they belong. All squads were given three tries and a five minute time limit. Squad three finished its matching game and moved on to the third challenge called “Conestoga.” They were told to move critical equipment – namely a 1.5-ton M105 trailer and two truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds each – to a supply point a few miles away. Pushing, pulling and shifting positions to gain better leverage on the load, the students demonstrated the grit of the transportation warrior, “Spearhead of Logistics.” Challenge four, “The Tony,” was a test of ingenuity. The students were told to build a two-wheel cart using a limited number of parts – wheels, ropes, zip-ties and aluminum poles – and then use it to move a small load approximately one-half mile down a muddy trail. For some, the task seemed simple and their makeshift carts came together quickly. Others struggled as design ideas changed

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and parts were untied, moved and retied. One squad passed another and gained bonus points – a small victory in a big challenge. The final leg of the race was near, and the students seemed to sense it as they approached the fifth challenge, “The Gig.” In true “Amazing Race” fashion, this last task would test the competitors’ powers of observation – find the 10 deficiencies (while performing preventive maintenance checks and services of a troop transport truck), read the instructions. Squad three finished the task and appeared to have a clear shot at first-place. As the group departed, however, two more squads converge on the training area, and they could close the gap if they complete the station quickly. Back at the ALU quad, Rick Furrow, the senior T-BOLC training specialist, awaited the arrival of teams. He was the final “pit-stop” of a truly amazing adventure. Squad three reached the finish line, followed in order of arrival by squads four, one and two. As the class waited for the scores to be tallied and a winner to be determined, 2nd Lt. Christopher Carlestedt commented on the race, noting that elements of their training during BOLC helped during the challenges. “We used the principle of convoy movement where we were only as fast as our slowest vehicle to keep our group together,” he explained. “We had to travel as a group, and we didn’t want anyone getting left behind.” The moment of truth arrived … after the time bonuses and penalties were assessed, squad three was declared the winner of the event. Their names will be the first engraved on a plaque commemorating their success. As for the other students, success was found in their ability to meet the challenge and the awareness that they had completed one of the final steps of their regimental membership. The class finished the day at Fort Eustis where each student was inducted into the Transportation Regiment in a formal ceremony at the Transportation Museum. Meanwhile, the instructors of the T-BOLC course were already batting around ideas for the next BOLC class. They said it will offer some new challenges and is guaranteed to be equally amazing.

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(FAR LEFT) Brig. Gen. Edward F. Dorman, Transportation School Commandant, right, shares mission planning advice with Basic Officer Leadership Course students during the first-time Transportation BOLC Regimental Induction Challenge here Friday. (LEFT) Members of the winning squad pose for a group photo with the plaque that will soon bear their names and will hang in the hallways of the Army Logistic University. Pictured standing from left to right are second lieutenants Sterling Griffin, Daniel Khan-Ramirez, Ernest Johnson, Christopher Carlstedt, Jayson Goff and Latoya Authement. Kneeling from left to right are second lieutenants Marlon Lynch, Samuel Pittman, Lauren Baccarny and Eric Metsger. Not pictured is 2nd Lt. Timothy Clapp. PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ

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(LEFT) Spc. Charles Flemming refuels a vehicle while Spc. Michael Priebe operates a pump during a TOCX training exercise conducted at Fort A.P. Hill by the 49th QM Group April 1115. (ABOVE) Sgt. Amanda Killingsworth slices meat in preparation for the evening meal during the TOCX training April 13.

49ers Practice Command, Control Procedures by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Several elements of the 49th Quartermaster Group practiced command and control procedures and field tasks in a Tactical Operations Center Exercise April 11- 15 at Fort A.P. Hill. More than 180 Soldiers – mostly from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 49th QM Group – participated in the training at the field exercise site located roughly 75 miles from Fort Lee in Caroline County. Lt. Col. Marc Thoreson, executive officer, 49th QM Group, said TOCX provided the 49th’s headquarters element an opportunity to exercise procedures it would use in any kind of contingency operation. He also said it’s a challenging operation, considering the frequency with which the unit is able to conduct this type of training. “It’s easy to provide command and control in an established environment,” he said on day three of the exercise, “but when you take all the functions of the unit and bring them into a field environment, there are a lot of other dimensions that have to be taken into account.” The 49th deployed many of its core functions to A.P. Hill. They included water service, fuel distribution, food service, mortuary affairs and shower and laundry. Thoreson said he got the sense that Soldiers felt good about the training. “The morale is high,” he said, “because Soldiers know they have the opportunity to show their skills and operate systems they don’t normally get to work with in a garrison

environment.” The mobile kitchen trailer is one such piece of equipment. Sgt. Amanda Killingsworth, the food service noncommissioned officer in charge, said her Soldiers received valuable experience setting up and operating the facility. “It allowed us to train Soldiers who haven’t been to the field and it allowed me to reacquaint myself with the procedures,” she said of the MKT, which is essentially a kitchen on wheels. Killingsworth and three other food service Soldiers were responsible for the preparation of two hot meals a day for the personnel participating in the training. She said her Soldiers were more than up for the mission. “They performed wonderfully,” she said. “They did everything I asked them to do and asked questions when they didn’t know.” About 300 yards from the MKT, two petroleum supply specialists trained on a newly acquired petroleum testing system in which they had little experience. Spc. Christopher Acevedo and Spc. Timothy Trinkle, responsible for testing fuels prior to distribution, were familiar with the Petroleum Quality Analysis System from advanced individual training. “We used it one time in AIT, but most of the time we do things manually and it takes four times longer,” said Acevedo, who has been with the unit two years. “This equipment allows us to do things a lot faster and with a lot less stress.” Trinkle said the training opportunity made him excited

to be in a field environment. “It actually feels good to do my job for the week I’m out here,” said Trinkle. “It’s giving me the experience that I’ve been wanting and needing to be proficient at my job.” Like Trinkle and Acevedo, several mortuary affairs Soldiers were also working with a new system. NCOIC Sgt. Jay Muhlenkamp said the Mobile Integrated Remains Collection System allows Soldiers to conveniently process several sets of remains. He said the exercise has given Soldiers a fair level of experience working with it.” “We’re learning how to work as a team so we can be more efficient in operating the system,” he said. “There are a few guys in this unit who can set this whole system up in 30 minutes. We’re trying to get to that point.” The 49th’s headquarters element conducts a TOCX about once a year, said Thoreson. Even thought the headquarters element hasn’t deployed in some years, he said training to do so makes sense. “We have to build the confidence in our Soldiers that we can go out in a field environment and train as we fight,” he said. “That’s what this TOCX is all about, and we’ll continue to train at the group level about once a quarter.” Units participating in the TOCX included the 16th QM Company, 54th QM Co., 108th QM Co., 612th Movement Control Detachment, and HHC, 530th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. The 49th QM Group currently has a few hundred Soldiers deployed to locations in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are mainly assisting with refuel and resupply operations.

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Recent events in Japan have highlighted an aspect of health care that is rarely visible or discussed until there is an emergency or disaster. That aspect is “public health.� National Public Health Week, observed earlier this month, is an opportunity to become better acquainted with public health. Public health is important because health is determined not only by genetics and personal choices, but also by the environment around us. Some of the current top public health issues are earthquakes, bioterrorism and nuclear accidents. During earthquakes, public health workers ensure access to clean water, food and shelter. They provide health care services and education and monitor for diseases and injuries. Bioterrorism occurred in this country shortly after the 9-11 tragedy when cases of inhalational anthrax surfaced. Public health workers were responsible for identifying the agent, advising the government and ultimately helping to identify the perpetrator. Nuclear terrorism or a nuclear power plant emergency, as seen in Japan, are also public health concerns that could impact Americans. Nuclear power plants produce about

20 percent of U.S. power. Nearly 3 million Americans live within 10 miles of an operating nuclear power plant. Public health workers monitor radiation levels that affect health and safety of the public and advise on measures to mitigate bad health outcomes. Many will recognize the importance of the 20th century’s 10 great public health achievements: vaccinations, motor vehicle safety, safer workplaces, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, safer and healthier foods, healthier mothers and babies, family planning, fluoridation of drinking water and recognition of tobacco as a health hazard. Local communities surrounding Fort Lee have public health departments. Fort Lee has a “public health department,� too – the Preventive Medicine Division at Kenner Army Health Clinic. This division has sections with different responsibilities. Army public health nurses promote health through disease surveillance, epidemiological investigations and monitoring of tuberculosis-infected persons. They consult with the Child, Youth and School Services and conduct facility inspections. Disease prevention and healthy lifestyles are encouraged through health education, tobacco cessation classes, vaccinations and medications needed

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1864 Civil War Battles in Virginia, Part 1 by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant

Forty-five Civil War battles were fought at 41 sites in Virginia in 1864, many of them in the greater Tri-City and Richmond areas. The date and outcome at each battle site is listed in parentheses. The “I” stands for inconclusive; “U” for Union and “C” for Confederate. Listed below are the first 21 battle sites; the remaining 20 will appear in a later puzzle. The battle sites are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal. This information comes from the website www.civilwaracademy.com.

Morton’s Ford (Feb. 6-7, I) Wilderness (May 5-7, I) Port Walthall Junction (May 6-7, U) Spotsylvania Court House (May 8-21, I) Cloyd’s Mountain (May 9, U) Swift Creek (May 9, I)

Chester Station (May 10, I) Cove Mountain (May 10, I) Yellow Tavern (May 11, U) Proctor’s Creek (May 12-16, C) New Market (May 15, C) Ware Bottom Church (May 20, C) North Anna (May 23-26, I) Wilson’s Wharf (May 24, U) Totopotomoy Creek (May 28-30, I) Haw’s Shop (May 28, I) Old Church (May 30, U) Piedmont (June 5-6, U) Petersburg (June 9 and June 15-18, C) Trevilian Station (June 11-12, C) Cold Harbor (May 3 – June 12, C)

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Bicycle Safety Tips, Requirements by Calvin Parton Installation Safety Office

As the gas prices continue to hover around the $3.50 mark, it’s a safe bet that a lot more people will be using bicycles as transportation this summer. Both motorists and those riding bikes must be more vigilant and aware of each other. The Fort Lee Single Source Safety Document includes the following requirements: a. Bicycles operating on the roadways of this installation during the hours of darkness (between dawn and dusk) will be equipped with a headlight and reflective markings, front and rear. Markings may be either reflectorized paint or tape not less than 4 inches in length. b. All personnel riding bicycles on Fort Lee will wear approved helmets. An approved helmet is one that meets or exceeds the American National Standards Institute or SNELL Memorial Foundation Standards for bicycle helmets. c. The use of headphones and earphones is prohibited while operating a bicycle on Fort Lee. d. The Provost Marshal is responsible for the enforcement of this requirement.

e. Unit commanders will ensure Soldiers under their command are familiar with this requirement. They will also enforce the policy found in this document in areas under unit control. Bicycles are legally considered “vehicles� on Fort Lee and Virginia roadways. That means bicyclists must obey the rules of the road like drivers of any other vehicle and must be treated as equal users by all other vehicles. The best way to avoid accidents is to be prepared and be aware of other vehicles around you. Avoid common bicyclist errors and common motorist errors committed around bicyclists. Here are some safety tips: Obey traffic signs and signals – Bicycles must follow the rules of the road like other vehicles. Never ride against traffic – Motorists aren’t looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. Follow lane markings – Don’t turn left from the right lane. Don’t go straight in a lane marked “right-turn only.� Don’t pass on the right – Motorists may not look for or see you. Scan the road behind you – Learn to look back over your shoulder without losing your balance or swerving. Some riders use rear-view mirrors.

Keep both hands ready to brake – You may not stop in time if you brake one-handed. Allow extra distance for stopping in the rain. Dress appropriately – In rain, wear a poncho or waterproof suit. Dress in layers so you can adjust to temperature changes. Wear bright colored clothing. Use hand signals – Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do. Choose the best way to turn left – There are two choices: (1) As an automobile would: signal to move into the left turn lane and then turn left. (2) As a pedestrian would: ride to the far side crosswalk and walk across. Make eye contact with drivers – Assume that other drivers don’t see you. Eye contact is important with any driver who may pose a threat to your safety. Look out for road hazards – Watch out for parallelslat sewer grates, gravel, ice, sand or debris. Cross railroad tracks at right angles. Use lights at night – Use a white headlight (visible from at least 500 feet ahead) and a rear reflector or taillight (visible up to 300 feet from behind). Keep your bike in good repair – Adjust your bike to fit you and keep it working properly.

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Army App Adds ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Training, More by Diane R. Walker Combined Arms Center

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Two months after being posted on the Army Training Network, the instructional materials on the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” or DADT, continue to be the most-downloaded information on the Army training website – with more than 85,000 total downloads. The DADT video, a summary of top things you need to know, presentation slides and other DADT tools also have been added to the downloadable ATN2GO app. The app, which has been downloaded more than 5,000 times since it was introduced in August, allows anyone with a CAC card or Army Knowledge Online login ID to choose DADT and other Army training materials they want to download to their iPad, iPhone or Android mobile device. Developed by a Combined Arms CenterTraining team, the ATN2GO app is taking training to the Soldier – offering opportunities to view lessons-learned training videos, field manuals and a wide variety of other resources even when an Internet connection isn’t available. Plus, the just-released ver-

sion 2 app allows Soldiers to select which Army Training Network content they want to download to their mobile device and also can alert them when new content is available to download. The latest ATN2GO download set also includes the following: • A “Wide Area Security-Patrol Leader” training video set. Similar to Duffer’s Drift, the set brings counterinsurgency lessons to life through the vivid dreams of a new platoon leader en route to Iraq. • A promotional video on the Mission Command Process Trainer prototype that’s being tested at Fort Hood, Texas, Fort Benning, Ga., and seven other military installations. This Low-Overhead Simulation/ Stimulation Capability toolkit inter-operates with other simulations such as Virtual BattleSpace 2 or One Semi-Automated Forces and stimulates mission command systems for staff training. MCPT uses a single laptop to replicate what big systems do. • Officer and enlisted Training & Evaluation Outlines submitted by the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, from conducting a military memorial service to integrating a Unit Ministry Team into Convoy

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problems. “Senior NCOs must know the Soldiers in their charge, and maintain contact with those individuals both on and off-duty,” Jenkins said. ”We must have a climate that supports our Soldiers seeking help. Redeploying Soldiers can fall through the cracks as they transition back to a garrison-environment. We must assess the Soldiers’ mindset in regard to deployment and new missions.” Chain of command follow-up to lessen feelings of isolation is another imperative; particularly in “vulnerable” situations where troops are returning from deployment or recently arrived at Fort Lee and might not have a social support network established or may be unaware of available resources. “It is also important that we monitor Soldiers who may

have experienced a traumatic personal event,” Green said. “First-line Supervisors should have personal involvement with a Soldiers’ behavioral health. They should emphasize the importance of getting help when it’s needed and continued care when involved in a behavioral health situation.” The HHC, CASCOM leaders said they’re counting on the professional NCOs in the organization to make the “art of garrison leadership” training program a success. “One of the great things about the CASCOM team is the diverse set of experiences with all types of leadership situations,” Green said. “Network, share what you learned at past garrison assignments. This is a great opportunity to participate in the professional development of our future NCO corps.”

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following week’s edition. All submissions are edited for space and grammar. E-mail submissions to leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

EVENTS Easter Extravaganza This year’s Easter Extravaganza is set for April 23, 10:30 a.m. - noon, on the lawn at the Lee Club. Sponsored by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers, the event includes face painting and an Easter egg hunt for children who are toddlers to age 11. For details, call (804) 734-6824 or 479-7053.

Author to Speak Local author Sara Norkus is slated to speak at the Fort Lee Community Library on April 25, 5-6 p.m. The library is on the second floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420. Norkus will read from her books, which include “The Eleventh Summer” and “Until the Wind Changes,” and discuss them with the audience.

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The reading is free. Seating is first-come, first-served or by reservation. For details and reservations, call (804) 765-8095.

The Fort Lee Veterinary Clinic hours will be extended hours April 25 from, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., for a shot clinic for pets of military identification holders. Call (804) 734-2446 to schedule an appointment.

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Harbor Cruise

A briefing on teaching as a second career will be May 13, 10-11 a.m., at the Army Education Center, 700 Quarters Road. This program pays stipends and bonuses of up to $10,000 to military members who become teachers. For details, call (757) 683-3327 or visit www.odu.edu/ troopstoteachers.

The Fort Lee Area Spouses Club is sponsoring a threehour May 21 harbor tour starting at the Hampton waterfront. April 29 is the reservation deadline. The cost is $18.50 for adults, $11.50 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and under. For details and reservations, call (804) 896-0335.

PIA Meeting The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities 555th Airborne Chapter, 555th PIA Inc., will meet May 4, 6 p.m., at the Regimental Club, building P-2609, on C Avenue. Membership is open to all military veterans. Prior airborne experience is not required.

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Book Club Forms A new book club for women affiliated with Fort Lee is looking for members who enjoy good books and good conversation. The first meeting will be May 24. Members will read “The Poisonwood Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver. To join or learn more, visit www.meetup.com/ FtLeeWomensBookClub.

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Self-Care Class Parents who would like to obtain over-the-counter medications from the Kenner Pharmacy must attend the Self-Care Class that’s held the first Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. at Wilkerson Pediatric Clinic. For details or to sign up, call (804) 734-9125. Parents may also register at the clinic.

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Kidkapers Auditions

For details, call (804) 734-7852 or email linda.harvey@us.army.mil.

Auditions for “Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates� are set for April 23, 9 a.m., in building 4301 behind the Fort Lee Theater. The director of the Kidkapers show seeks 10 males and 11 females between 9 and 18 years old. Those auditioning should prepare a short song (take sheet music or recorded instrumental accompaniment). They will also learn a brief dance combination and read from the script. No performers are paid. Rehearsals for the show begin May 10. Performances will be June 11 and 12, 2 p.m., at the Lee Playhouse. For details, call (804) 734-6629.

Post-deployment Weekly post-deployment meetings for Soldiers and spouses offer tools and resources for handling transitional challenges. A military family life consultant facilitates the group that meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Army Community Service. For details or registration, call (804) 734-6648.

EFMP Groups

Support groups and classes for parents, other relatives and friends of individuals with special needs are offered by the Exceptional Family Member Program in the Army Community Service Conference The Lee Playhouse closes its season with Room, building 9023, on a regular basis. The I CAN Support Group meets a production of the hit musical “Oliver!� monthly. The next meeting will be April on May 7, 14 and 21 at 8 p.m. and May 8, 27, 6-8 p.m. The Autism Support Group 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. also meets monthly. The next meeting will The musical is based on Charles Dickens’ be May 18, 6-8 p.m. novel “Oliver Twist.� Tickets are $12 for A class on Special Education: adults and $6 for ages 16 and younger. A Understanding Parental Rights and special rate is available for groups of 12 or Procedural Safeguards is slated for May more with reservations. 25, 1-2:30 p.m. A class on Understanding The Lee Playhouse’s productions are the Special Education Process is set for at the Fort Lee Theater, building 4300, on Aug. 23, 1-2:30 p.m. Mahone Avenue. For details, call (804) 734-6393. For details, call (804) 734-7182 or 7346629.

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ACS Spouse Training The Employment Readiness Program is partnering with the Community Workforce Transition Project to provide free training to military spouses. Training is available in the health care, environmental and emergency efficiency, information technology and hospitality fields. An orientation is set for April 28, 1:303:30 p.m., at Army Community Service. For details, call (804) 734-7113.

Homebuyers Workshop A workshop that addresses homebuying pitfalls and important considerations is offered by the Virginia Housing Development Authority every month on the second Tuesday and Thursday at Army Community Service. The workshop is 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Family Team Class Four classes in Army Family Team Building are available through Army Community Service, building 9023, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the following dates: Leadership Skills, Level III, April 26-27; Army Basics, Level I, May 4; Management Skills, Level II, May 10-11; and Instructor Training, Level IV, June 21-23. Childcare is available. For details or registration, call (804) 734-6388.

Family Advocacy Six Family Advocacy Program classes are available through Army Community Service throughout the year. Listed with the next available class date, they are Anger Management, May 3; What to Expect Now That You Are Expecting, May 4; Parenting with Love and Logic (series of three classes), May 4, 11 and 18; Baby Basics, May 11; Lamaze/Childbirth, May 14; and Stress Management, May 17. For details and registration, call (804) 734-6381.

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FITNESS & SPORTS Geocaching A geocaching treasure hunt is set for April 23. Containers are hidden in multiple locations on post, and participants use a global positioning device to find them. Up to six people can be on a team. The cost is $10 per team or $6 per individual. Family sessions are set for 10 a.m. - noon; singles and doubles sessions, 2-4 p.m. To participate, register by Friday at the FMWR Outdoor Recreation office. All participants receive prizes. GPS tools are provided. For details, call (804) 765-2212.

Armed Forces Day Sports The FMWR Sports Office will hold three races on Armed Forces Day, May 21. All start at 8 a.m. Planned are a 1-mile Fun Run, a 5K and an 8-mile Road Race. The first 200 people to register for a race will receive a free T-shirt. Registration fees vary by race and whether the runner or team registers early. There are four runners per team. Late registration for individuals (but not teams) will be 6:45-7:45 a.m. at Williams Stadium on race day. For details and costs, call (804) 765-3896. The Sports Office is also hosting a softball tournament on May 21-22 to honor Armed Forces Day. Companies interested in competing must complete and return an en-

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PM Golf Tourney The 44th annual Provost Marshal Golf Tournament is set for May 13 at the Cardinal Golf Course. It will be a four-man captain’s choice event to raise money for Southeastern Virginia Safe Kids. Entry forms and fees are due by April 29. The cost varies depending on course membership and rank and includes cart, greens fee, food and beverages. Entry forms are available at the golf course and the Provost Marshal Office. For details call (804) 734-6461 or 943-5700.

AUSA Golf Tourney The Association of the United States Army will sponsor a May 6 golf tournament at the Cardinal Golf Club at Fort Lee. Tee time is 12:30 p.m. Entry fees ($30 - $45) cover greens fees, cart, range balls and door prize drawings. To register, call (804) 734-1563 or 734-0595.

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Strong B.A.N.D.S. FMWR is sponsoring Strong B.A.N.D.S. fitness events in honor of National Fitness Month in May. Strong B.A.N.D.S. stands for Balanced lifestyle, Actively motivated, Nutritional health, Determined to excel, and Strength and conditioning. Special events will be held May 7, 11 and 25. For details, call (804) 734-6994 or 734-7069.

River Kayaking Kayaking expeditions on the Appomattox River begin April 27 and continue every other Wednesday through Sept. 21. Each starts at 5:30 p.m. at Roselyn Landing in Colonial Heights. The cost is $7 per session or $11 for two sessions. Participants must register by the Monday before the outing. All equipment is provided by FMWR’s Outdoor Recreation Center. For details and registration, call (804) 765-2212.

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ages 2-3 will meet 10:50-11:35 a.m. at the Fort Lee Youth Center. For details, call (804) 765-3852.

YOUTH Wii Bowling Today A free Youth Wii Bowling Tournament is being held today until 4 p.m. at the Fort Lee Warrior Zone. Players who are 11-17 can register at 12:30 p.m. to participate. Younger participants competed this morning. For details, call (804) 734-6106.

Ball Registration Registration for baseball and T-ball will continue through April 22 for ages 4-12. The cost varies by dependent status and age. For details and registration, call (804) 765-3852.

Tumbling Classes Two tumbling classes are being offered by SKIES Unlimited May 4-June 22. The cost for eight sessions is $35. The Preschool Tumble class for ages 3-5 will meet 3:15-4 p.m., and the Parent and Child Tumble class for

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Blood Drive Southside Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive April 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., in the bloodmobile in front of the hospital. For details, call (804) 765-5393.

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The American Legion 76 Freedom Car and driver Jerick Johnson will visit American Legion Post 284, 505 Springdale Ave., Colonial Heights, on April 27, 6-8 p.m. The community is invited. For details, call (804) 852-6598.

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The play “Art” by Yasmine Reza opens tonight at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for a four-show run. It then opens at Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old St., Petersburg, April 29 and will run there through May 14. Richmond Shakespeare and Sycamore Rouge are collaborating on the production. For tickets at VMFA, call (804) 340-0115.

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1001 Blvd. Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Aimee Bradley Property Manager

APARTMENTS Colonial Heights $675/month 3115 DAle Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA townhouse, Rent includes water, trash & sewer. Colonial Heights $600/month 100 Oak Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA townhouse, Rent includes water, trash & sewer. Only 1 left. Colonial Heights $650/month Meridian Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA Coming Soon! Colonial Heights $710/month $99 Deposit for Military Only! 1500 Concord Ave. 2BR, 1.5BA townhouse. W/D hookups. Rent includes water, trash & sewer.

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Please come visit us on: 27 April 1100 hrs to 1900 hrs at the Ft. Lee Regimental Club

Just renovated with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths and just under 2,200 SF. Fenced back yard, huge front yard, maintenance free vinyl siding. Fresh paint and carpet throughout. Totally new kitchen with eat-in area as well as new: oak cabinets, vinyl floor, appliances and countertops. Newer roof and HVAC, replacement windows, etc... 2 large living rooms and nice sized bedrooms. In great shape.

We invite you to be a member of our team! Team LSI supports the SCoE Officer, Warrant Officer, NCOA and AIT training programs for all Schools, QMC&S, OC&S, TC&S and the ALU. LSI is a prime contractor for the SB and 8a SCoE training contracts. www.logistics-sys.com WE HELP LEADERS SUCCEED

FREE CLASSIFIED AD Advertising Policy & Deadlines QUALIFICATIONS FOR FREE ADS: • Eligibility: Active duty or retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i.e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc.) and must be personal property of the eligible member. They also should not represent a sustained income or business or be sold or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered to be paid ads.) • When advertising animals for sale, the ad will only be considered free if there is only one animal being sold. (LITTERS BEING SOLD ARE CONSIDERED PAID ADS) • The classified editor reserves the right to edit or refuse ads based on advertising policies.

CALL MATT AT 804-306-9019

Ettrick $475/month 20811A 2nd Ave. 1BR, 1 bath, large living room, open space.

HOUSES Hopewell $1350/month 602 Terrance Ave. Lg. 2 story house, 4BR, 2 full baths. Lg. Florida rm, LR, DR, Lg. gas stone fireplace, garage, covered carport. MUST SEE!

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• No more than 5 ads per week, per household. • Free ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. Free ads will be accepted by fax, mail, delivery or Web site. See end of this ad for details. • We cannot accommodate phone inquiries regarding free classified ads. • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted. • Copy for free classified ads should be typed or printed legibly. • Ads which are illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year (in this order). • Real estate ads must begin with the name of the city, followed by the neighborhood. DEADLINE: 5pmcode___________________________________________________________________ Thursday the week prior to publication. Address and phone number must be included on form. City, state, ZIP Name of Person Placing Ad: Work phone# Home phone# ______________________________ Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Sponsor Rank/Rate/Grade____________________ Work Phone #: Home Phone #: Command: __________________________________________________________________________ Sponsor: Rank/Rate/Grade: Command:

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Petersburg $1000/month 1816 Chuckatuck Ave. Large 3BR, 1.5 bath. Renovated, MUST SEE!

Scan the bar code above with a smart phone and be directed to my web site with multiple homes and land.

For Rent-Townhomes

KEN THOMPSON 804-586-0750 Prince George Realty, Inc

WINCHESTER GREENS TOWNHOMES IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE FOR OUR 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APTS. NO APPLICATION FEE AND $250 OFF OF RENT FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL. PLEASE CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR NEW APARTMENT HOME AT WINCHESTER GREENS 804-743-7030

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MNV Classifieds • 150 W. Brambleton Ave. • Norfolk, VA 23510 • Free ad form •

*HOMES FOR SALE* Petersburg and Hopewell 3-4 bedrooms w/ 2-3.5 baths BRUISED CREDIT? WE CAN HELP CALL TODAY!!!

804-402-0322 2006 Clayton Mobile Home-Prince George/Red Hill 1140 sq ft, 3br 2ba all appliances, $45,000.00 obo. Call Rhonda 804-310-6365. 3 BR, 2 BA, 1400 sq.ft. rancher on 6.5 partially wooded acres. Private, 15 minutes from Colonial Heights or Fort Lee. $210,000 - Call 804-943-2604 River Front building Lots for Sale on the James River Claremont, Surry Co. Interior-$65,000 Waterfront-$125,000 Call Bob (804) 892-0273

Convenient to I-95 and I-85 and Shopping Centers

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Tanglewood Apartments 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available (floor plans up to 1200 sq.ft.) 6 & 12 Month Leases • Small Pets Welcome • Swimming Pool & Fitness Center

(804) 733-8710 1700 Johnson Road, #2D • Petersburg, VA 23805 Managed by Drucker & Falk, LLC

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