Traveller March 22, 2012

Fort Lee

Vol. 72, No. 12

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

March 22, 2012

WHAT’S INSIDE Trans Corps, School Gets New Top Enlisted Soldier Page 3

WWII Veterans Visit QM Museum Page 16

Memory Garden Opens to Honor Fallen Heroes Page 17 Mold Prevention Tips .....................Page 3 News Briefs .....................................Page 5 Off Duty in the Community ..........Page 9 Army Career Tracker ....................Page 12 Sgt. McGillicuddy’s Crossword.....Page 21 Calendar of Events................Pages 26-29

Company Business Paralegal AIT Unit Joins 23rd QM Brigade See Page 4

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COMMENTARY

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Look for 3 Types of Trust in Leaders

by Chaplain (Capt.) Oyedeji Idowu

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Trust is an important element of any relationship because it encourages people within the organization or group to be able to rely and depend on one another. “Trust is a vital ingredient in organizations since they represent a type of ongoing relationship,� according to 5REHUW *DOIRUG DQG $QQH 6HLEROG 'UDSHDX ZULWHUV RI “The Trusted Leader.�

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PRO DEO ET PATRIA comes to the necessity of having a trusted leader, is the different categories of trust.

Strategic Trust The first concept is strategic trust, which allows followers or subordinates to have confidence in the judgment of their leaders. It also facilitates and enhances the organizational missions, goals and objectives.

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“Love, forgiveness and trust build personal connection, and (they) cement within others a sense of the leader’s commitment,� according to “Love, Forgiveness, and 7UXVW &ULWLFDO 9DOXHV RI WKH 0RGHUQ /HDGHU ´ E\ ZULWHUV &DP &DOGZHOO DQG 5ROI 'L[RQ Organizational or group leaders who are able to practice this concept properly will have success.

Organizational Trust The second concept is organizational trust, which focuses on the fairness of leaders in administering and implementing organizational rules and regulations.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Clarence Richardson, 244th Quartermaster Battalion CSM, hands the NCO sword to Juliet Company’s incoming 1st Sgt. Terrence Barnes during the company’s activation ceremony Monday at the Post Field House. See Page 4.

Photo by Amy Perry.

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NEWS

Treating, Preventing Mold Can Ensure Good Health

by Stephen J. Baker Fort Lee Public Affairs

Spring is undoubtedly in the air earlier than usual this year, bringing the dampness and warmth that inspire flowers to bloom – and mold to grow.

According to the U.S. Army Public Health Command, “mold” is a general term that refers to dozens of types of filamentous fungi. When mold spores land in damp areas, they may begin reproducing and digesting whatever they grow on, including wood, paper, carpet and food. Untreated, mold can both damage property and impact health.

That’s why on-post housing units are inspected for mold and mildew every time residents move out, said Shanda Miller, community director for the Villages at Fort Lee. “If we discover mold or mildew, we follow strict federal

guidelines for cleaning the mold and eliminating sources of moisture.”

While minor mold growth can usually be addressed easily, military members and their Families living in Fort Lee housing are encouraged to report any persistent mold problems in their homes by calling (804) 733-1558.

Likewise, Air Technician Alex Alvarado said it’s important to contact Fort Lee garrison’s Directorate of Public Works service desk at (804) 734-5100 if personnel on post suspect serious cases of mold in their workspaces. Alvarado, who works in DPW’s Air Quality Compliance Branch, said personnel can otherwise rely on facility managers to take care of most isolated mold growth in workspaces.

“We want to get to the source of the mold issues,” Alvarado said. “A lot of times, people just want us to have the mold cleaned and removed. But even more important

is identifying the source of the mold so it’s not a persistent issue.”

The Centers for Disease Control website lists the following as common sources of moisture problems: roof leaks, deferred maintenance, condensation associated with high humidity or cold spots in the building, localized flooding due to plumbing failures or heavy rains, slow leaks in plumbing fixtures, and malfunction or poor design of humidification systems.

Although mold doesn’t affect most people, the Environmental Protection Agency cautions that inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, which could also lead to asthma attacks in people with both asthma and mold allergies.

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New Regimental CSM Takes Charge of Trans Corps

by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

The Transportation Corps has a new top enlisted Soldier.

Command Sgt. Maj. Dwayne B. Perry, outgoing Regimental CSM, handed the reins over to Command Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Offord Jr., incoming Regimental CSM, during a ceremony at the Transportation School auditorium Tuesday.

Col. Stephen E. Farmen, Chief of Transportation, said the day was momentous for the Trans Corps as the 10th and 11th regimental CSMs transitioned, in a year that also marks the 70th anniversary of the organization, “This change of responsibility is significant on multiple levels. It not only marks a period of transition for our organization in the Transportation Corps, but for CSM Perry this triggers his transition into retirement, and for CSM Offord, it triggers new opportunities to continue serving and making a difference in the Army, Army Logistics and the Transportation Corps,” said Farmen. “In all accounts, both command sergeants majors have worked very hard to be standing here.”

Perry, who is set to retire April 6, served as the regimental CSM for three different chiefs of transportation.

“For CSM Perry, his career – spanning more than 33 years – brought him to the top of his profession and serving as the regimental CSM is the pinnacle,” said Farmen.

“Becoming your branch’s regimental CSM is reserved for the best of the best in your trade – the crème of the crop. CSM Perry, the 10th regimental CSM of our Trans Corps, has held this distinction for the last four years and has exceeded all expectations.

“Quite frankly, CSM Perry is an icon in our Transportation Corps. He bleeds brick red and gold, and he has been a steady, steadfast leader and adviser for our corps at every step of the way,” continued Farmen.

“Personally, having CSM Perry at my side from the moment I took the reins of the TC colors gave me an instant source of strength and courage.”

Perry thanked his Family for attending and gave special recognition to his wife, Bonnie, who is a government civilian currently deployed overseas. He thanked his fellow Soldiers and talked about how the Army has guided him throughout his career. As his final note, Perry mentioned the speculation about autonomous vehicles and their future in the corps.

“I’m glad that today when the regimental and school flags were passed – the regiment is filled with flesh and blood and steel – steel in resolve and commitment in the face of extreme odds,” he said. “That’s what I’m proud of – and that’s the corps I’m passing on to CSM Offord – a corps that’s untouchable on the battlefield.”

Farmen welcomed Offord as the new regimental CSM and said the fact he was a protégé of Perry’s should come as no surprise to

PHOTO BY AMY PERRY

Col. Stephen E. Farmen, Chief of Transportation, right, hands the Transportation Corps guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Allen B. Offord Jr., incoming Regimental CSM, during a change of responsibility ceremony Tuesday at the Transportation School auditorium. Offord was also passed the Transportation School guidon during the ceremony. others.

“CSM Offord is every bit as talented and qualified as CSM Perry,” he said. “Coupled with his esteemed credentials, impeccable reputation and outstanding performance built over a 24-year career that has brought CSM Offord to this moment.

“I am so excited to get the opportunity to serve with CSM Offord as my battle buddy during this important time in our Army and the Transportation Corps,” continued Farmen.

Offord thanked his Family, friends and fellow Soldiers for attending and said he was looking forward to the changing times of the Army.

“Change is constant and embracing change starts here and now,” he said. “The Army is transforming, and we must understand the Army’s vision and operation concept for the next 5 to 15 years. We must ensure that we are prepared, and we must do this by educating our Soldiers, energizing our NCOs and enriching our officers and civilians.”

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Paralegal AIT Company Activates at Lee

by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Fort Lee officially became the home of Army paralegal training Monday when a new unit – Juliet Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, A new company was activated within the 23rd QM Brigade – was activated at the Post Field House.

Lt. Col. Derell Bibbs, 244th QM Bn. commander, and Capt. Larris Hutton, Juliet Co. commander, uncased the unit’s colors during the ceremony. First Sgt. Terrence Barnes also participated in the uncasing event. He will serve as the Juliet Co. first sergeant.

Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, Quartermaster School commandant, was on hand to welcome the new MOS into the fold at Lee. “We are absolutely delighted to have all of you join us to celebrate this historic and momentous occasion – the official welcome to our new teammates – members of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps,” she said. “We at the Quartermaster School and the others on Fort Lee could not be more proud and happy to extend greetings and a warm welcome to the Judge Advocate General’s Corps and our friends, the Juliet Company Jaguars, a company that will house 27 Delta (paralegal specialists) who will train here at Fort Lee.”

The Army’s Deputy Judge Advocate General, Maj. Gen. Clyde Tate, took time to thank the current and past regimental command sergeants major of the JAG Legal School and Center who were responsible for working on this move, and said this relocation helps to consolidate all of the JAG training to central Virginia.

“This is indeed a significant day for Fort Lee, the Quartermaster School and the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and I’m honored to be a part of it,” said Tate.

“Today marks the start of a larger partnership between us.

The JAG Corps has already had an important partnership with Fort Lee – a portion of our Basic Leadership Course has been conducted here since the 1970s.

“Over the years, this installation and school have provided the right start for thousands of judge advocates,” he continued. “Now, with the relocation of our 27 Delta advanced individual training to Fort Lee, we, as a corps, look forward to a stronger, larger and more important relationship with the Fort Lee community.”

Bibbs thanked everyone for attending the historical occasion for his battalion.

“Today, we officially welcome Juliet Company Jaguars to the 244th Quartermaster Battalion,” he said.

“Juliet Company, you are a valuable addition to our team. I look forward to the great things you will accomplish.”

PHOTO BY AMY PERRY

Lt. Col. Derell Bibbs, 244th Quartermaster Battalion commander, right, hands the company guidon to Capt. Larris Hutton, Juliet Company commander, during the company’s activation ceremony here Monday.

Hutton, who most recently served as senior defense counsel on Fort Lee, said he is eager to show that his unit will succeed at Lee. “I look as this as an opportunity – an opportunity to present to you … the future competent legal advisers who will become an integral part of your team,” he said.

Plan with LTS: Save on Trips, Entertainment

by Kathryn C.Weigel Production Assistant

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Trying to figure out how to stretch your budget to Hawaii or Alaska?

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So, stop dreaming and start planning with the help of Program Manager Tina Ostmann and her staff.

The office is hosting its second free Leisure Travel Show on March 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Sports Zone. On March 30, the office moves to temporary quarters in the MacLaughlin Fitness Center administrative office area while the

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Tina Ostmann, program manager at Leisure Travel Services, consults with Devin Robinson, a Family and MWR Sports Department employee, about his vacation plans.

Sports Zones gets a new heating and air conditioning system.

About 15 vendors participated in last year’s show that attracted 150 people to browse the offerings.

Vendors for local and national attractions will be at this year’s show with details about the military and government discounts they offer.

They also will be offering door

prizes of free tickets and promotional items.

Whether you’re hankering for a Caribbean cruise, a week in Las Vegas or a Family trip to Disney World in Orlando, you can take advantage of the show and of the LTS planning, discounts and time payments as long as you meet the criteria.

The office provides services to active duty military, Department of Defense Civilians, retirees and veterans – although each group is eligible for various benefits. Ostmann helps clients identify their category as well as their travel needs.

Disney’s Military Salute, for example, is available only to those with military identification cards, including retirees. This offering provides four-day adult tickets for $130 (instead of $317 at the gate) and a 35 percent discount on lodging at a Disney resort facility. These prices are good through Sept. 30.

Non-military personnel eligible

to use LTS can get four-day adult tickets for $285.

Attractions in Virginia that offer special military-only discounts include Colonial Williamsburg, Great Wolf Lodge, Luray Caverns, Jamestown and Yorktown, and the Spirit of Norfolk lunch and dinner cruises. The theme parks – Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens and Water Country USA – require DoD or military identification for day passes or season tickets. On average, patrons can save about $30 on season tickets.

Entertainment choices don’t have to be big-ticket items to benefit from the Leisure Travel offerings. Tickets to Regal cinemas and the Spirit of Norfolk’s lunch and dinner cruises are available as well.

The top Virginia attractions among LTS patrons are Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Richmond International Raceway.

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NEWS BRIEFS Town Hall A Town Hall for the Fort Lee Garrison is set for March 28, 10 a.m. noon, at the Lee Theater.

Garrison Commander Col. Rodney D. Edge will give an update on the garrison’s funding and manpower.

Also on the agenda are the Installation Management Command Enterprise Placement Program, the Talent Management Center and Performance Review Boards as well as reports from directors.

BB/BS Event Army Community Service will host a Big Brothers/Big Sisters open house at Liberty Chapel on March 22, 3-6 p.m.

Representatives will enroll children and begin the interview process for prospective mentors.

BB/BS is not a replacement for a parent but provides additional support through structured friendship with a caring adult and a safe, supportive way to spend time and have fun.

BB/BS will facilitate and monitor 70 matches between vetted mentors and children of Fort Lee service members. Target ages for children are 9-14, but others will be considered individually.

A professional will oversee matches on an ongoing basis. Training will be offered to all mentors.

For details, contact Susan Loden at (804) 734-7827.

Hopewell Survey Fort Lee community members have been asked to participate in an online survey for the Hopewell Department of Development by March 28. The 10-question survey seeks input that may lead to specific recommendations for the future development of downtown Hopewell.

No personally identifying information is requested.

The survey is at www.surveymonkey. com/s/86PBN6T.

Patient Flow The pharmacy, laboratory and radiology departments at Kenner Army

Health Community are implementing a new queuing system, Q-Flow® to improve service to patients.

At the pharmacy, patients now need a ticket to pick up refills. In addition to improving patient flow, the system will increase patient privacy.

The system has user-friendly kiosks in each area. Staff members are available to help.

Icon Contest The Fort Lee Environmental Management Office is looking for a creative smart phone application icon for the Installation Environmental Guidebook that explains available environmental resources. The prize is a new Kindle.

The competition is open to military, Civilians and contractors who work at Fort Lee. The design, using Paint, must be 512 by 512 pixels in jpg or png format.

The entry must be submitted with a written explanation of the design’s inspiration (up to 100 words in Word, double-spaced, 12-point type). To view the Environmental Guidebook, use a CAC card to visit http://emoftlee/emo/ default.aspx.

Both parts should be submitted by April 13 to sharon.s.steel.ctr@mail.mil.

Include name, unit or work place, email address and phone number.

The winner will be announced April 26 during Earth and Safety Day at the Post Field House.

School Registration Chesterfield County will register children for kindergarten on April 19, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at every elementary school. Parents should take children to the school they are zoned to attend.

To determine an attendance zone, visit the parents section of www. mychesterfieldschools.com and click on “find my school” or call (804) 594-1726.

For details about registration and the materials required, called the elementary school in the family’s attendance zone.

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Students Create EMO’s Earth Day Slogan Day event each spring. The winning submission is printed on T-shirts that event volunteers wear.

This year more than 75 local schools sent Sarah Ewing and Jeremiah Murphy can add award-winning graphic design artists to entries for the Earth and Safety Day plantheir list of accomplishments. The duo, both ning team to judge, said Cori Reisch, team 5th grade students at Chesterfield County’s leader.

“We had the most entries since beginReams Road Elementary School, created the logo for Fort Lee’s 2012 combined ning the program,” Reisch said. “The planning team, which is about 20 military and Earth and Safety Day. Since 2001, local school children civilians, voted on each of the designs. We have entered the Fort Lee Environmental looked for a strong message about protectManagement Office’s contest to design a ing the environment and for originality in catchy logo and slogan for the big Earth the logo design. This logo was strong in both categories. We were happily surprised when we discovered it had been designed by two students. We really appreciated the teamwork involved.”

Murphy said he and Ewing thought about cleanliness when they brainstormed for their submission. Choosing the slogan was simple, “Go Green and Make the Earth Clean.”

When drawing the logo they were inspired by the simplicity of a shower.

The two said they were excited to learn they had PHOTO BY KIMBERLY K. FRITZ Sarah Ewing and Jeremiah Murphy, 5th grade won because they had students at Chesterfield County's Reams Road helped to make a difference Elementary School, are the winners of the in something worthy of a annual Fort Lee Environmental Management lot of attention. Their prizes Earth Day slogan contest. The two friends include T-shirts with the earned T-shirts with their slogan design and a winning design for Ewing, Murphy and their teacher pizza party for their class.

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Reams Road Elementary School has a robust recycling program, Diamond said.

The school begins instilling the value of recycling when students arrive at the school.

The youngest students, pre-K 4-year-olds, collect the recycling from each of the school’s classrooms weekly.

“My students are very conscientious about every paper going into the bin instead of throwing it away,” she said. “I believe that we are a very eco-friendly school.”

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Park Events Offer Glimpse of Civil War Petersburg National Battlefield has arranged a series of tours, talks and battle reenactments over the next two weekends to give visitors a glimpse of historic Civil War battles and the military techniques and technology that shaped them.

Among the activities is a ranger-guided caravan tour that will explore Union and Confederate Civil War fortification sites south of the Appomattox River. The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Eastern Front Unit Visitor Center, 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg, and end at approximately 3:30 p.m.

During the Civil War and the Siege of Petersburg, engineers planned fortifications and soldiers built them on a scale unmatched in history. This tour will focus on fortification efforts to the east of Petersburg and those that were part of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign to the south of Richmond. According to park historians, these fortifications demonstrate military engineering technology, tech-

niques and theory that continue to influence the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan today.

Participants will follow behind the ranger in their personal vehicles and are encouraged to bring a bag lunch, dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Registration is required since the tour capacity is 10 vehicles. Call Park Ranger Randy Watkins at (804) 7323531, ext. 205, to make a reservation or for additional information.

Two additional events at the national battlefield will celebrate the anniversaries of two important Civil War battles.

A walking tour of the Battle of Fort Stedman will commemorate the 147th anniversary of Lee’s last grand offensive of the war. The failed attack was Lee’s last act of desperation to break Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s grip on the Confederate army and the city of Petersburg. The tour will take place March 25, 7 to 8:30 a.m., starting at the Eastern

Front Fort Stedman Tour Stop No. 5. For more information, contact Grant Gates at (804) 732-3531, ext. 202.

The following weekend (April 1, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Petersburg National Battlefield will commemorate the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Five Forks. Artillery and musket firing demonstrations and battle experts will be on hand to remember the final fight for Petersburg that prompted the Confederate surrender in Appomattox County one week later.

Five Forks Battlefield is located at 9840 Courthouse Road in Dinwiddie. For more information, contact Tracy Chernault at (804) 469-4093.

Petersburg National Battlefield charges $5 per vehicle for entry through the Eastern Front Visitor Center. There is no charge for entry into the Five Forks Battlefield. A wealth of additional information about the battlefield and its upcoming programs can be found at www.nps.gov/ pete/index.htm.

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TRUST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; FROM PAGE 2 Under this concept, organizational or group leaders are expected to have an open mind when it comes to proper handling of justice. It is a very true saying that leaders with pre-assumed thoughts in justice never give the right verdict.

Personal Trust The third concept has to do with personal trust, which is the kind of trust that followers or subordinates entrust to their leaders. Followers trust their leadersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; judgments to be fair and to look out for their subordinatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; interests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be a leader and win trust, you must be vulnerable.

You must deal with real problems and be visible on the front lines where people can see you in action and begin to build trust in your leadership,â&#x20AC;? according to Harold Krieger Jr., in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Trust with Others.â&#x20AC;?

Psalm 125:1 says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.â&#x20AC;?

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Army Career Tracker Adds Civilians Employees in seven more Civilian Career Programs now have access to Army Career Tracker, the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first comprehensive leader development and career management tool that integrates training, assignment history, education and experiential learning into one personalized, user-friendly online interface for all Army personnel.

First implemented for enlisted Soldiers, ACT expanded to officers and Army Civilians in the fall. Thirteen of the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 31 Civilian Career Programs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; comprising about one-third of the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Civilian workforce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now have access: CP 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31, 32 and 34. The next Civilian Career Programs set to spiral into ACT at the end of March are CP 14, 16, 20, 26 and 33. All career programs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in addition to all enlisted and officer career management fields (of all active and Reserve components) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are scheduled to be in ACT by the end of the fiscal year.

The Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership wants to ensure all members of the professional Army Civilian Corps have a deliberate career path to follow, Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph W. Westphal said during the 2011 AUSA Annual Meeting, adding that â&#x20AC;&#x153;employees will be able to receive education, training and development in those career paths so they can grow in the Army and provide greater expertise in their jobs.â&#x20AC;? ACT also aligns civilian training and career development with the goals of Army Learning Concept 2015 and supports Civilian Workforce Transformation initiatives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army Career Tracker empowers Army Civilians to effectively take ownership of their professional career and leader development,â&#x20AC;? said Vicki Brown, chief of Civilian Training and Leader Development, Army G-3/5/7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our goals is to ensure all Army Civilians know

the tools available to help them chart their course and have the opportunity to participate in professional development to help them achieve their career goals and support their organizational mission.â&#x20AC;?

ACT - online at https://actnow. army.mil - allows users to do the following: Â&#x2021; 9LHZ FDUHHU UHODWHG GDWD LQ one online portal; Â&#x2021; ([DPLQH FDUHHU PDSV SHUsonalized professional development models for their career plan); Â&#x2021; 5HFHLYH UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV from leaders, mentors, supervisors and Career Program managers; Â&#x2021; ,GHQWLI\ WKH RSHUDWLRQDO functional, institutional and leader development requirements; Â&#x2021; &RPSOHWH DQ ,QGLYLGXDO Development Plan; and Â&#x2021; 3ODQ QHZ DFWLYLWLHV GHsigned to reach professional and personal goals.

A great tool for young careerists, ACT offers a much more visible road map to help them decide where they want to go and what they have to do to reach the highest levels in their career fields so they can start planning early, according to Brown.

Employees are encouraged to access ACT at least monthly to communicate with their leaders, supervisors and mentors about career development goals and obtain the latest news and information tailored to their career program and individual needs.

Users are also expected to use ACT to create and track their personal and professional career development goals. Users can search multiple education and training resources, monitor their career development and receive personalized advice from their leaders.

The system allows civilian and military supervisors and mentors to monitor their employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goals and provide them developmental

recommendations, notifications and career advice. Supervisors will be able to view records for both their civilian and military HPSOR\HHV ,Q DGGLWLRQ WKRVH civilians who are also part-time in uniform are able to view both their military and civilian records through this one portal.

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Civilian implementation.

The rest of the Civilian CPs will spiral into ACT in two phases: early July and late September.

When ACT is fully implemented by the end of the year it will service some 1.4 million users. Visit the ACT website, https://actnow. army.mil for additional information. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Army News Service

Got Talent? DeCA Needs Volunteers The Defense Commissary Agency is holding a talent search event March 30, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., at its headquarters, 1300 E Ave., building 11200.

DeCA is building a volunteer talent pool â&#x20AC;&#x201C; military and civilian â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to perform in public service announcements geared toward informing customers about their commissary benefit. Be prepared to fill out a short â&#x20AC;&#x153;resumeâ&#x20AC;? form about your experience.

A photo will be taken, and you will need to read a short script on camera. For children, parents should bring photos and fill out the required forms with their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s information.

Signs will be posted for event parking on the 38th Avenue side of DeCA. Also, agency representatives will be on hand to describe upcoming productions and answer your questions. For details, call Tammy Reed at (804) 734-8000, ext.

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Exchanges Committed to Offering Best Possible Price According to a recent article by 3& :orlG, more than half of U.S. adult mobile phone owners used a handset for shopping assistance while in stores during the 2011 holiday season. Additionally, a quarter of these shoppers went online to see if they could find a better price for a product they were considering buying.

With smart phones becoming more prevalent as shopping tools, price matching is becoming increasingly popular.

With this in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s “We’ll Match ,t ” program is ensuring military shoppers at the Fort Lee Exchange pay the

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Depending on the item, price matches can be done with or without a competitor’s ad.

A price difference of less than 10 is matched on the spot.

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Military Group Fights for Survival Lee Opens Garden for Grieving Families

by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Events

The Battle of the Bulge during World War II was a monstrosity of an event. More than 600,000 Americans and thousands of tanks and artillery pieces defended against a German army offensive in its last-gasp effort to win the war.

When the volleys of fire faded in the distance, more than 19,000 Americans had lost their lives, 47,000 more were wounded and 23,000 were captured or missing.

S. Walter George doesn’t want those numbers forgotten.

George, a Bulge artilleryman, and members of his group, the Crater Chapter of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, met at the Army Quartermaster Museum March 15 to share experiences and tour the facility. It was only one of a few times the organization will meet this year due to dwindling numbers and falling active participation, not just in the Crater Chapter but nationwide as well.

“At one time there were 68 chapters,” said George of the national organization based in northern Virginia.

“Now there are 52.”

The VBOB serves to “perpetuate the memory and sacrifices” of those who participated in the battle, according to its website. Theoretically, it and similar groups such as the Tuskegee Airmen Association face the prospect of aging members (Bulge veterans who were 17 in 1944 are 84 this year) who are not able to actively participate in chapter activities and, therefore, fulfill its purpose. George referenced the Crater Chapter reunion in Hampton roughly 15 years ago to illustrate the impact age has on its member activities.

“We had 10 veterans there,” he recalled. “They were brought by their sons and neighbors. There were only five whose health was good enough to continue with the meeting. We voted in our business meeting that it would be our last reunion.”

The chapter does meet once a quarter for the first three quarters of the year and on Dec. 16 in the last quarter, the day the battle commenced.

Today, the Crater Chapter has roughly 35 active members and “of that 35, 15 are actual veterans of the Bulge,” said George. The retired Virginia Electric and Power Company employee has been active in the organization for about seven years and assumed the role as president three years ago when the man he replaced became ill.

“He didn’t call meetings,” said George of his predecessor. “He didn’t have reports (to submit to headquarters). I said, ‘Well, we’re either going to be (a) non-performing

were shot down in a field by their German captors during the massacre at Malmedy, Belgium.

Rosen, whose sister also attended the museum event, related her father’s story to those gathered, how her mother and others “cried and cried” when they received a telegram informing them of her father’s death.

Lt. Col. Doug Osborn, the Reserve advisor to the Quartermaster General, was also present for the museum roundtable discussion. He is not a member but was compelled to attend because of his deceased father, a veteran of WWII and the wars in Korea and Vietnam.

“It was an opportunity for me PHOTOS BY T. ANTHONY BELL to see the face of my father in (ABOVE)Sidney Sings relates his war- each and every one of these vettime experiences during a roundta- erans,” he said after the discusble discussion at the Quartermaster sions.

Museum. Sidney and 12 other memOsborn was clearly impressed bers of the Crater Chapter of the by the personal accounts shared Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge vis- during the session. ited the museum March 15. (LEFT) S. “When you read books like Walter George, president of the Crater ‘Once an Eagle,’ you understand Chapter, addresses the group. what brought them to the edge (chapter) or we were going to have to get together as a between life and death,” he said of the veterans. “Those are group and decide whether we want it to collapse or do the experiences that bind together men and women for the rest of their lives.” something about it.’’’

George is a little cloudy on the articulation but clearAt 89 years of age and using a cane for balance, George wasn’t exactly in the position to “do something about it.” ly understands how the factors of war forge unshakable But what he lacked physically, he possessed in doggedness bonds. He related his membership and activities in another association – that of his WWII field artillery unit – and how and stubborn determination.

“I just hate to fail at anything,” said the Petersburg na- the love and respect they had for each other as men were tive. “I always hated to not be able to do something when I borne out of the effort, pain and suffering they endured in combat. put my mind to it.”

And despite the darkest of times, it made them want The chapter’s survival, said George, is dependent upon associate membership. Associate members can be relatives reflect on it when they came together and savor it as the sweetest triumph. of Bulge veterans who also have full voting rights.

“I think the saddest part of the whole thing is that when “I just hope we can get enough associate members willing to take over some of these jobs,” he said. “We need to the reunion was over with, (you were) leaving your friends,” get younger people who can sit down and do it. They’re he said. “I can’t explain what it is, but there’s something about fellow Soldiers who went through a lot of unpleasant afraid they can’t do it. They can do it.”

During the museum visit, most of the group who par- situations together. It’s beyond description. There were 450 took in the activities that included a roundtable discussion men in the battalion. There are about 10 of us still living. I seemed to be associates. Many joined as a way to honor still keep in contact with them.”

Like his battalion, George knows there will come a time loved ones or pay tribute to their service. One associate when the veterans in the Crater Chapter will fade away. was only three years old when her father left for the war.

“All I can remember is that he came home and he and my That’s the inevitable. He’s hoping, however, that the battle mother went out,” said Virginia Rosen, a member of four and especially the souls who fought it will remain worthy of remembrance and honor for future generations. years. “He was AWOL.” “They sacrificed everything,” he said. “They sacrificed Rosen’s dad, James H. Coates, went on to serve in the Bulge and was one of 84 American prisoners of war who their tomorrows so we could enjoy our todays.”

by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

During an emotional ceremony attended by widowed spouses, Gold Star Moms and grieving parents here Friday, Fort Lee officially opened a Memory Garden for the families and friends of fallen service members.

Neighboring the Army Community Service building on Mahone Avenue, the garden includes a pair of solar-powered fountains, benches and an assortment of trees and greenery to enhance its park-like feel. A marker at the entrance of the site reads: “Survivor Outreach Services Memory Garden – Dedicated to Our Fallen Service Members and Their Loved Ones.”

“We hope the Memory Garden, with its beautiful and peaceful surroundings, will become a place not only of remembrance, but also of reflection and renewal,” said Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, during his remarks at the ribbon-cutting. “(It’s a place) where memories of your loved ones can be kept alive, for we know that memories are forever and what the heart has once known, it will never forget.”

Hodge also acknowledged the Army’s commitment to providing support and care within its communities and never leaving a Family behind. “We’re here as long as you need us because we know that the journey on the road to healing can be long and challenging.”

Also among the guest speakers at the event was the widow of Staff Sgt. Sheldon Tate who was killed in action on July 13, 2010, during an insurgent attack on an Afghan police compound in Kandahar City. He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team – an organizational element of the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, N.C. “My husband gave his life for America’s continuous fight to secure our freedom,” Marion Tate said. “Since that time, my Family and my Army Family have been there to see us

Michael D. Moody Sr., the father of Staff Sgt. Michael D. Moody Jr., who was killed in Iraq June 23, 2007, enjoys a quiet moment in the Survivor Outreach Services Memory Garden Friday, following the ribbon cutting that officially opened the site.

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Gold Star Spouse Marion Tate joins Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general, right, David D. Tindoll Jr., IMCOM Atlantic Region director, and Col. Rodney D. Edge, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, in the ribbon cutting Friday that officially opened the Survivor Outreach Services Memory Garden along Mahone Avenue. through our darkest days.

“Today, this memory garden is a gift to all survivors, offering a special place of reflection. I took the opportunity to sit in this very garden a couple of weeks ago and felt the serenity that it brings. It truly is a place of peace. Thank you for remembering, thank you for caring and thank you for giving us a place of belonging.”

Stephanie Parker, the ACS director here, called the garden a “labor of love” for the community. The idea for the project was submitted by the Families of the fallen during a Survivor Outreach Services monthly meeting a few years ago, she explained. That motivated ACS and other agencies on the installation to obtain approval for the project, find funding, identify a site and establish a garden design.

“There was never any doubt about the importance of the endeavor,” she said. “It was just a matter of how soon we could make it happen.”

Friday’s ribbon cutting marked the completion of the first phase of the garden project. Phase two will include the addition of two large memory stones that will bear the names of fallen service members in the Fort Lee service area, according to ACS. “That will be a significant addition,” said Parker, who became a survivor herself when her father, Air Force Tech Sgt. Booker T. Bethea, died during her childhood years. “Most

people who lose a loved one can visit a gravesite, but a lot of (military) survivors don’t have that opportunity because (their service member) may be buried someplace else. The reflection garden will be a place they can grieve and process the loss.”

Addressing the survivors in attendance at the ceremony, Col. Rodney D. Edge, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, stated: “You are welcome here today and always.”

“It is our hope that you find some comfort in this place; for it symbolizes our pledge to never forget those who wore the uniform and served with pride here and around the world,” he also noted. “While we can’t know the depth of your despair or the hurt you have endured, you have our heartfelt respect and support.”

Surviving spouse Kay Miller appreciated that sentiment.

Her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Robert “Moose” Miller, died from medical complications a few years ago. His 23-year Army career concluded with a stint as a parachute rigging instructor at the Aerial Delivery Field Services Department here.

“For me, the Memory Garden will be a comfort zone,” said Miller who now drives for one of the taxi services on post. “This is a peaceful, quiet place that I can share with my family members or enjoy alone. When I need a boost in my day, I can come right here and just remember him and what it truly means to be a member of the Army Family.”

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Environmental Goals Set for Fort Lee Being earth-friendly requires a good bit of planning for a community as large as Fort Lee. The garrisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Management Office in the Directorate of Public Works has set objectives and targets for 2012 and beyond to help the post become more energy efficient and manage its resources wisely, said Cindy M. Rood, environmental protection manager.

One long-term goal, for example, is to create and implement post-wide environmental training every year. Other objectives address building management, emissions from vehicles, refrigerant emissions, solid waste and management of petroleum, oil and lubricants.

The Building Management Team aims to reduce Fort Lee buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; energy use by 3 percent and water use by 2 percent in 2012. This team will be researching and creating an energy attachment for the Environmental Special Conditions Standard Operating Procedures. This document is used for all projects initiated on post, and it ensures environmental compliance is maintained.

Consumers can assist by turning off

lights when they are not needed and reporting water leaks. Building Energy Monitors will be required for all buildings on post. The BEMs will be stewards for the energy program. Also, a new Security Energy Council is planned to lead all of Fort Lee in improving the use of environmental resources.

A Mobile Source Emissions Team also seeks to reduce vehicle air emissions by 3 percent annually. The fuel consumption goal is 2 percent a year. Idling vehicles should be minimized as much as possible.

The current policy says the maximum idling time should not exceed 30 seconds.

Refrigerants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; used in heat pumps, air conditioning units, refrigerators and freezers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have reduction and elimination goals as well. Class II refrigerants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the ones that damage the earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ozone layer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; must be totally eliminated by 2025, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency. It is a target for Fort Lee as well.

Other refrigerants are to be reduced by 2 percent each year.

All equipment for the post should be EnergyStar, UL standard and preapproved

through the appropriate process when purchased. The Refrigerant Usage Team will track all post-wide refrigerants throughout the year and make the community aware of related issues.

POLs, or petroleum, oil and lubricants, are another category addressed by environmental laws and Fort Lee policy. The POL Management Team is focused on reducing unintended releases of these petroleum products. Accidental spills while changing a carâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motor oil could lead to contamination of streams, rivers and ground water, for example. All vehicles should be taken to activities that are specifically intended for POL handling. This team will focus on the improvement of the process for purging large POL vehicles and protecting storm water on post.

In the solid waste arena, the NonConstruction and Demolition Solid Waste Team is seeking to increase each year the amount of non-construction and demolition solid waste diverted from landfills. The Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term goal is net zero solid waste to landfills.

This means no waste goes to a landfill.

Recycling of everything from plastic beverage bottles, metal cans and glass jars to cardboard boxes and all types of paper is encouraged with the aspiration of recycling more and putting less in a landfill each year.

In additional to these goals, the Reusable Bag Campaign Action Team, which includes Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the Fort Lee Commissary, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and the Environmental Management Office, is promoting the use of reusable shopping bags on post. AAFES is giving shoppers a 5-cent refund for each reusable shopping bag they use. The commissary staff is giving a $25 gift certificate each month to a randomly selected shopper â&#x20AC;&#x153;caughtâ&#x20AC;? bringing his or her own reusable bags to the store.

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New Memorial Honors Sustainment Soldiers A memorial honoring sustaintags signify the fallen Soldiers. The inverted ment Soldiers who made the ultimate rifle with bayonet signals a time for prayer sacrifice supporting operations Iraqi and a break in the action to pay tribute to the Freedom and New Dawn was predead. And, the combat boots represent the fisented to the Combined Arms Support nal march of the last battle.

Command in a ceremony March 15 at “This memorial was designed and erected to enshrine the war-fighting spirit that is embodthe Army Logistics University. ied in all our Soldiers and to ensure it endures The cast bronze memorial was into the future,” said Col. Stephen E. Farmen, presented by the 310th Sustainment Chief of Transportation and commandant of Command (Expeditionary) to serve as the U.S. Army Transportation School. Farmen a lasting reminder of selfless service spoke at the ceremony as many of the fallen and dedication to duty for all those who warriors were Transportation Corps Soldiers attend educational training programs at “running convoys outside the wire and conthe university. necting the distribution fight.”

The memorial may be simple in deDuring the ceremony, a video tribute honsign, but it is significant in purpose, oring all the warriors on the memorial played said Brig. Gen. Don S. Cornett Jr., in the background. The video featured a photo 310th ESC commanding general. It PHOTO BY JAMIE CARSON and information about each Soldier. was created in 2003 by the 3rd Corps Cornett said it’s important to remember that Support Command during Operation The 199 identification Iraqi Freedom to honor fallen sustain- tags on the memorial the names represent only fallen logisticians in ment Soldiers. Since that time, a total represent fallen sustain- COSCOMs/ESCs in theater and “each one of these Soldiers is a great American.” of 10 Corps Support Command or ESC ment Soldiers.

As the 310th ESC was the last sustainment Soldiers have maintained the memorial unit in theater, it sought a way to ensure the while they served in Balad, Iraq.

The sculpture of a helmet, rifle and combat boots sits on memorial remained a lasting tribute and its relocation became a tiered wood base. A cased American flag and plaque are a critical mission. “It seemed like the right thing to do was at the front of the memorial, and 199 carefully hung identi- to make it an ongoing and continuous memorial,” he said, as fication tags are draped across the rifle. Each component of he expressed happiness at having it displayed in a permanent the memorial has a meaning – the helmet and identification exhibit at the university where all sustainment leaders – non-

commissioned officers, officers and warrant officers – engage in training and leader development courses.

Its journey to Fort Lee began months ago as it traveled from Balad, through Kuwait and Germany, en route to Dover, Del. Once at Dover, Fort Lee personnel transported it to its temporary home in the U.S. Army Quartermaster Museum, where it remained on display until it could be moved to its permanent home at the university.

In speaking about the movement of the memorial, Farmen said its journey was “a true indicator of the level of commitment of our entire Army team. It preserves our ability to pay tribute to our heroes, respect our lineage and history, and never forget the price of freedom that defines our nation.”

Farmen accepted the memorial on behalf of all sustainment Soldiers. “As members of our sustainment community pass by this memorial – it will serve as a pertinent reminder of the steadfast commitment we have in our hearts to never forget our fallen Soldiers; and the bravery it takes to walk undaunted into harm’s way.

“We pay tribute to them, by immortalizing their spirits and those of their fellow logistics warriors who forged into harm’s way with them … from that fateful day on 9-11 to now, and beyond,” Farmen said. “It is essential that we use this moment, and this memorial, to draw strength and inspiration from the courage and selflessness of those that came before us, and continue to find the will, strength of character and purpose to persevere and fight on until the mission is done.”

– Combined Arms Support Command Public Affairs

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Sgt. 1st Class William Slaght, third from left, directs a group of Soldiers to clear a dwelling at the military operations in urban terrain site at Training Area 7.

Slaght, of Mike Company, 244th Quartermaster Battalion, is one of eight participants in the 23rd QM Brigade Best Warrior Competition that began Monday and ends Friday. The competition rolled the instructor, advanced individual training platoon sergeant, noncommissioned officer and Soldier of the Year events into one. The winners will advance to the Combined Arms Support Command level of the competition to be held at a later date. Additional coverage of the 23rd Brigade competition will appear in next week’s Traveller.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The deadline for the Traveller Calendar is Thursday at noon for publication in the following weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edition.

All submissions are edited for space and grammar. Email submissions to patrick.n.buffett.civ@mail.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

EVENTS PMO Tourney Registration is open until April 29 for the 45th Annual Provost Marshal Golf Tournament at Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cardinal Golf Course.

The May 4 tournament has a four-man captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice format. Costs are $45 for course members, $75 for civilians and ranks E-6 and above, and $45 for E-5 and below.

Entries and fees may be mailed to Provost Marshal Office, Attn: Bike/Community Police, 1900 Mahone Ave., Fort Lee, Va. 23801-1706.

For details, call (804) 734-6461 or 943-5700.

Retirement Ceremony The installation Retirement Ceremony for March will honor 15 Fort Lee Soldiers from each of the key organizations on post. Col. Joseph S. Pina, Kenner Army Health

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Clinic commander, will host the March 29 ceremony. It will be at 3 p.m. in Mullins Auditorium, Challen Hall, building 4210.

The ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community.

For details, call (804) 734-7903.

Living Last Supper A musical production of the Living Last Supper is slated for April 4, 7:30 p.m., at Memorial Chapel, 1901 Sisisky Blvd. Costumed performers will depict the scene of Jesus having supper with his 12 apostles, as painted by Leonardo Da Vinci.

For details, call (804) 734-6494.

Poker Run The HideAway is hosting Wheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for Healinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a motorcycle poker run to benefit the Fisher House at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center on April 14. Registration will be 9 a.m. noon. The cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. The first 300 participants are to receive a free T-shirt.

Vendors and music will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Chris Lozano and the Dixie Playboys performing. The entertainment is open to the public.

For details, call (804) 765-1539.

555th PIA The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association Inc. will meet April 4, 6 p.m., at the Piccadilly Restaurant, 76 South Park Mall, Colonial Heights.

Prior airborne experience is not a prerequisite for membership or attending.

For details, call Dale Tharpe at (804) 590-1101.

Kiwanis Chapter Interested in helping to form a Fort Lee Kiwanis International Chapter? An organizational meeting is set for March 22, 4:30 p.m., at the USO Center. Kiwanis is a community service organization that helps children in the United States and abroad.

For details, call Cassandra Conover at (804) 861-8899 or email bossyda@aol.com.

AUSA Nominations Nominations for the 2012 Association of the U.S. Army Volunteer Family of the Year Award are due to chapters

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The fee for adopting a cat or dog at the facility is $45. For shelter hours and information about Madison and other available pets, call (804) 652-5979.

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Chili Cook-off The Prince George Ruritan Club and the Holiday Helper Association are hosting their first Chili Cook-off March 24. The cook-off will be held at the Post Field House, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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“Are You Ready to Start a Small Business” is set for April 4; “Business Plan, Legal Issues and Information Resources,” for April 18; “Financial Management and Recordkeeping Basics,” May 12; and “Financing the Business,” May 16.

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Coupon Exchange A coupon exchange is planned for March 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Jackson Circle Community Center, building 800. Reservations are requested because of space limitations.

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March Madness Events The March Madness college basketball games will be broadcast on the flat screens at the Sports Zone in building 3650 and the Overtime Sports Bar on the lower level of the Lee Club.

Sweet 16 games are on March 22-23. The Elite 8 will be chosen March 24-25 with the Final Four on March 31.

Both facilities will be open during normal hours for the games. Game times vary.

Brain Injury Awareness Kenner Army Health Clinic will mark Brain Injury Awareness Month with an informational booth and poster display near the Pharmacy on March 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

Booth visitors who take the brain injury quiz will have a chance to win one of four special bicycle helmets.

Salute to Women Vets A Women Veterans Recognition Program is set for March 23, noon - 1 p.m., at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond. Women warrant officers will be the guest speakers. Hors d/oeuvres will be served.

For details, call Beverly Ross at (804) 675-5389.

ACS Resilience Training Army Community Service has slated Master Resilience Training sessions to help Family members take a productive approach to the challenges of the military lifestyle.

Reservations are required for the sessions at the Soldier Support Center, Room 109.

Each class is 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Modules and their dates are as follows: Module 1, April 4 or May 3; Module 2, April 17 or July 18; Module 3, May 30 or July 31; and Module 4, April 23, June 20 or Aug. 22.

For details, call (804) 734-6388.

FITNESS & SPORTS Personal Trainers Personal trainers are available weekdays by appointment at MacLaughlin Fitness Center. Specialized programs are offered for sports, weight loss, resistance training, reconditioning and people 60 or older.

The cost for 60-minute sessions is $35 each for the first nine sessions and $30 each for 10 or more sessions.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

Fitness Assessments Free microfit fitness assessments are available MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Clark Fitness Center. The assessments take 20-40 minutes and check blood pressure, body fat and height and weight as well as cardio, flexibility and strength.

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Zumba Locations Tuesday and Thursday Zumba classes are now taught at the Clark Fitness Center, 6:30 p.m. The 1 p.m. Saturday class remains at MacLaughlin Fitness Center.

For details, call (804) 734-6198.

3-D Archery Family and MWR will host 3-D Archery Shoots on March 24, 9 a.m., at the Fort Lee Outdoor Recreation Archery Range.

There will be seven divisions of competition. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for Fort Lee permit holders, $5 for youths (ages 13-17) and $3 for cubs (ages 12 and under).

For details, call (804) 765-2212.

Boost Morale The Fort Lee Bowling Center offers teambuilding bowling Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at its facility on Battle Drive. For teams of 12 or more, the cost is $1 per game and $1 for shoes.

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YOUTH Trout Tournament The Youth Trout Tournament 2012, sponsored by the Fort A.P. Hill Family and MWR, will be held March 24, 8 a.m. - noon, at Fist Hook Pond. The cost is $10 per person 15 and older. Registration will be 7 - 7:45 a.m. on tournament day. Prizes will be awarded for the top three places.

Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.

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Children’s Book Chat Author Kelly Starling Lyons will read her new book, “Ellen’s Broom,” on March 24, 1 p.m., at the Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard, Richmond.

Lyons will also meet visitors and autograph books during the Children’s Corner Book Chat, a free program.

For details, call (804) 358-4901.

Mellow Jazz Flo King and Her Mellow Mood will perform March 24, 8 p.m., at Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old St., Petersburg.

Race for Food

Friends of the Library and students with identification and $7 for those under age 16.

Tickets can be reserved by calling (757) 259-4070.

Family Fun Night

Arena Racing USA fans who attend the March 23 event at the Richmond Coliseum can help support FeedMore, a Richmond hunger relief organization, by taking non-perishable food items. Donors will be given a voucher good for a free ticket.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with racing an hour later.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

The Petersburg Family YMCA and Volunteer Families are sponsoring the First Friday Family Fun Night on April 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 120 N. Madison St. The free event includes food, door prizes and interactive booths and fun stations for all family members.

For details, call (803) 733-9333.

Polar Adventure

Spring Break Films

Environmental educator Susan Summers will present “Polar Adventures: The Life of a Polar Bear” at 2 p.m.

March 25 at the James City County Library, 7770 Croaker Road. The free program is for all ages.

An exhibit of Summers’ photos from a recent trip to Canada’s arctic region will be on display through April 12.

For details, call (757) 259-7733.

The Petersburg Public Library will show five movies for youths during spring break. The movies will be April 10-13 at the William R. McKenney Central Branch, Lower Level Meeting Room.

Groups may reserve space at (804) 733-2387, ext. 26.

For details, visit www.ppls.org.

Thursday Night Thunder

Sinnett Concert Percussionist Jae Sinnett will perform with Terry Burrell and Allen Farnham at the Williamsburg Library Theatre March 25, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for the jazz concert are $15 for adults, $13 for

Classic cars and motorcycles will be parked in Petersburg’s downtown shopping area each Thursday night April through October, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Participation is free to the public and vehicle owners.

For details, call (804) 733-2402 or 733-1144.

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• 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.

HOW TO SUBMIT:

• 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: Include home # and/or address within text of ad. Approximately 25 characters (including spaces) per line.

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Pastor Carl G. Singleton, Sr. First Lady Andrea M. Singleton Where saints come to fellowship, and sinners come to know Jesus.

2Cr 3:17 Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord [is], there [is] liberty.

ORDER OF SERVICE Tues. 11:45am

Intercessory Prayer

Wed. 7:00pm

Bible Study

Fri. 11:45am

Intercessory Prayer

Every Other Sat. 5:00pm

Choir Rehearsal

Sun. 10:00am

Sunday School/ New Members Class

Sun. 11:30am

Sunday Morning Worship Service

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Help Wanted PRN (contingent) RNs & MSWs Needed for Home Health PINNACLE SENIOR CARE, a leader in skilled home health services is seeking dynamic RN’s & MSW’s to provide home visits in Norfolk & Virginia Beach areas. Previous exp in skilled home health required. Positions offer competitive per visit rates & mileage reimbursement. Email resume to

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Phone: (804) 733-6301 7204 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803

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• 1-95 & I-85 • Fort Lee (2 miles) • Southpark Mall • Historic Petersburg

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For Rent-Other City Apts

Religious Announcements

Sunday School .......................9:45am Sun. Services ...........11am & 6:30pm Junior Church ...........................11am Wednesday ................................ 7pm Nursery available each service

CHILD CARE - YOUTH CENTER DIRECTOR • Must have a College Degree or CDA • Must have Management Experience • Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License • Enjoys working w/school age children • Hours: M, T, Th, F 6:30am-9am / 2pm6:30pm & Wed 6:30am-2pm • Email resume to: Stevens04@live.com Chester Child Development Center 13600 Happy Hill Road • Chester, VA 23831 (804)748-4188 • Fax: 804-748-2837

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A successful candidate will: • Have a strong work ethic, and be a self motivator • Enjoy working with local clients in finding solutions that will assist them in promoting their businesses to the military through our product offerings of newspaper, online, and events.

• Manage time wisely • Is results driven and goal-oriented • Has a minimum of 3 years sales, or similar experience, for this position • Someone that is committed to the military, community, and our company.

Compensation package is salary and commission based. Estimated compensation $45-50,000, in addition to numerous benefits (401K programs, health, paid vacation, training, tuition reimbursement and more).

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