Traveller, June 30, 2011

Fort Lee

Vol. 71, No. 26

Serving the community of Fort Lee,Virginia, since 1941

June 30, 2011

WHAT’S INSIDE Command Changes for 49th QM Group

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Siege Museum Reflects Wealth of Local History Page 8 CYSS Celebrates Opening of New Campus

Pages 16-17 Commentaries ................................Page 2 News Briefs .....................................Page 6 America’s Military ..........................Page 9 Kenner’s Corner............................Page 19 Word Search .................................Page 29 Calendar of Events................Pages 32-37

Scout’s Honor

Soldiers Share Army Experience With Local Youth See Page 4

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COMMENTARY

Army Seeks End to Domestic Abuse

by David W. Kuhns Sr. Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Domestic abuse is like toxic mold – it thrives in hidden, dark corners but dies when exposed to open air.

This used to be a hidden crime, if it was taken seriously at all – either viewed as a normal part of family life or as too shameful to be mentioned publicly. Many people even thought domestic violence was funny – any of you remember Ralph Kramden on the old “Honeymooners” TV show raising his fist and promising, “One day Alice – pow – right in the kisser’?”

One of the great, positive changes in Army culture over the years is the ever-increasing willingness to acknowledge and talk about domestic abuse in Army families. There are resources available for families seeking assistance, places for victims to go for help, advocates and counselors to monitor the situation. It hasn’t always been that way.

A few years ago, I worked with a woman who was battered by her husband. One night it got especially bad – he blackened her eye and kicked her hard enough to break several ribs. She called the military police on

the installation but got little help. They treated it as a unit disciplinary problem and called up her husband’s platoon sergeant. The NCO told the police that an evening drinking beer had left her in no condition to counsel a Soldier. Not to be deterred, the MPs offered to give the impaired platoon sergeant a ride to the scene of the beating.

Once there, the drunken NCO tried to caution the husband against a repetition, then they all – MPs and platoon sergeant – left the Soldier in the home with the woman he had already beaten.

Then, as if abandoning the children and an injured woman to the care of her attacker wasn’t bad enough, it got worse. The husband’s commander decided against any disciplinary action – it seems the husband had a critical role in preparing for an inspection of some sort. “Mission first” was the misplaced excuse.

There were those who tried to call attention to this miscarriage, but to no avail. The husband moved out of the quarters, the couple divorced and a few months later the woman moved to another part of the country. For all I know, the battering husband still serves in the Army

somewhere.

That sort of tragedy is hard to imagine today.

It isn’t that there aren’t still cases of domestic abuse in Army families. As long as there are couples, there will be some individuals who turn their partners into victims. In that, the Army is no different from the rest of society.

But there are serious efforts to help families head off growing problems before they turn into abuse. Leaders at all levels now go through multiple layers of instruction on how to identify potential problems and to respond to them when they take place. Base police are given the training they need to respond to domestic problems appropriately – and always with priorities placed on the safety and health of possible victims.

Those efforts, we can hope, will reduce the frequency and severity of abuse in the home. But they can never be so effective that it is safe for us to grow complacent.

Every member of our community has a role in preventing domestic abuse. Through our combined efforts, we have a much better chance of pulling the infection into the open where it can inevitably die and its victims be returned to health.

Learning Financial Values From Video Games

by Jason Alderman Visa Financial Education Program

Next time you’re tempted to lecture your kids about wasting too much time on video games, first check out which games they’re playing – it turns out they may actually be learning important life lessons.

Much research has been done on whether online games and other interactive educational tools can teach people how to make better decisions regarding personal

finances, including an exciting new study called “Improving Americans’ Financial Literacy: Educational Tools at Work,” by Lisa A. Donnini, PhD, KayAnn Miller and Kitch Walker.

The authors compared the credit performance of thousands of college students who opened Wells Fargo credit card accounts in two categories: Those who completed an online financial tutorial on the wise use of credit prior to being issued their card and those who did not.

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The tutorial was based on content from Practical Money Skills for Life, a free financial literacy program run by Visa Inc. Wells Fargo analyzed each account’s performance more than a year after they were opened and found that cardholders who took the tutorial demonstrated dramatically better credit behavior than those who did not. The results were eye-opening. Those who completed the tutorial:

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• Had revolving monthly balances that were 20 percent lower than those who did not.

• Were 44 percent less likely to be 60 days delinquent on payments.

• Experienced FICO credit score increases that were 240 percent better.

• Were 23 less likely to have late fees.

• Were 51 percent less likely to file for bankruptcy.

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In recognition of his birthday, D.J. Wolfe, a Pack 160 Cub Scout, was given the honor of carrying the colors during the Fort Lee “Retreat” ceremony that was part of a special June 24 visit. See Page 4 for story and photos.

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Forty-Niners Welcome New Commander

by T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

Col. Rodney D. Fogg was a picture of formality and discipline moments before the 49th Quartermaster Group flag made its way to him during a change of command ceremony Friday at Williams Stadium.

But when Fogg’s new boss, Brig. Gen. Robin B. Akin, placed the unit’s colors into his hands during the passing of the colors portion of the ceremony, a wave of excitement seemed to overwhelm his sense of bearing, revealing a lively and toothy smile.

Not much changed after the event that symbolized Fogg’s assumption of command from Col. M.C. Stephen Cherry IV. “I had several people asking me this morning how was I feeling, and I will tell you that I felt just complete excitement,” he said, still wearing an exuberant grin. “Anybody that has the opportunity to lead Soldiers has got to be really excited about it, so it’s just an honor and privilege to be able to serve with Soldiers again.”

About 150 people attended the morning ceremony to include Maj. Gen. Rodney Anderson, deputy commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg and Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, Combined Arms Support Command commanding general.

Akin, commanding general of the 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a subordinate unit of the XVIII Airborne Corps, led a small contingent of visitors from the 49th’s higher headquarters based at Fort Knox, Ky.

New CSM at LogU Sergeant Maj. Jennifer Wicks, outgoing command sergeant major, Army Logistics University, hands Col. Mark A. McCormick, president of ALU, the noncommissioned officer sword as she relinquishes her position to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Tolbert during a change of responsibility ceremony here, June 24. Wicks will now rejoin the Transportation School as Tolbert departs the 59th Ordnance Brigade, Ordnance School.

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(LEFT) Brig. Gen. Robin B. Akin, commanding general, 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) passes the unit colors to Col. Rodney D. Fogg during the 49th Quartermaster Group change of command June 24 at Williams Stadium. (ABOVE) Fogg, incoming commander, and Col. M.C. Stephen Cherry IV, outgoing commander, wait at the podium as Akin addresses the crowd. serving in the world’s best Army,” he said. “They continue to build on our outstanding reputations and I’m proud to lead them.

“My pledge is to serve and not to be served, to give In his speech, Fogg was brief, thanking among otha 100 percent effort as we tackle the challenges ahead ers, his dad and immediate family members. He also and continue to excel as a team.” expressed a sense of service and duty in gaining the opA native of Virginia, Fogg will lead a unit of about portunity to command Soldiers at the brigade-level.

1,500 deployment-ready Soldiers. They are primarily “The Soldiers who are before us are the very best responsible for the distribution of fuel, mortuary affairs and field services and other sustainment functions. The 49th was recently downsized when it inactivated one of its two battalions.

Fogg was previously assigned at the Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, where he was chief, company grade logistics branch. He has never been permanently assigned to Fort Lee but has attended schools here.

Serving more than 24 months as commander, Cherry recounted during his farewell speech the unit’s accomplishments over the period. It was highlighted by 3,500 Soldier deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Haiti. He also thanked the Soldiers for their contributions, wished “God’s peace” to the nine unit members lost while he was in command and thanked all who supported him and his family during the loss of his son, Hunter.

Cherry will now continue with duties as commander of the 7th Sustainment Brigade PHOTO BY KEITH DESBOIS (Rear) at Fort Eustis. He had been commander of both the 49th and 7th since January.

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Scouts Find Honor, Adventure at Fort Lee

by Patrick Buffett Managing Editor

Twenty-one cub scouts experienced the adventure and honor of Army life during a special Fort Lee visit Friday that included participation in the installation’s evening “Retreat” ceremony.

Sgt. 1st Class Randall Reed from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM, greeted the parents and boys from Colonial Heights Pack 160 as they assembled in a parking lot near building 6235 along Front Access Road. Moments before the arrival, he made note of his past accomplishments as an Eagle Scout and said he was proud to “give something back.”

“Patriotism and positive values are a big part of scouting, and that’s what today is all about,” said the 33-yearold from Azle, Texas. “You can serve your country in many different ways – they do it as scouts and we do it as Soldiers – it’s a simple matter of knowing what’s right and following that path regardless of the challenges or the hard work involved. Hopefully, they will remember this experience and keep doing the right things. Maybe some of them will even join the Army in the future.”

In true military fashion, the visiting scouts were divided into manageable squads – led by Staff Sgt. Jose Flores and Sgt. 1st Class James Mills – before they began their tour.

During their first stop, they rotated through two demonstrations. Sgt. 1st Class Colin Dayton provided instruction on the HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer, or HEAT for short, which is used to teach troops how to survive and escape from vehicle roll-overs in a tactical environment.

Sgt. 1st Class James Laborde welcomed the scouts to the Engagement Skills Trainer (a computerized marksmanship range) where the lesson of the day was to “listen to your battle buddy and avoid actions that are unsafe.”

Staff Sgt. Jose Flores, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Carlton Glenn march along Rear Access Road with Cub Scout Troop 160 during a June 24 tour. (TOP) The scouts participate in the evening “Retreat” ceremony in front of the Sustainment Center of Excellence.

The next stop of the tour was the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer, a new simulation system that places participants in a 360-degree virtual world where they can experience a highly realistic vehicle reconnaissance mission. Mark Menzies, the senior RVTT system instructor at Lee, was among the experts on hand who patiently explained vehicle systems and read-outs to the excited scouts. After that, the youngsters were taken to another room where they “toed the mat” in the combatives pit. Staff Sgt. Kirk Hoxie described the various fighting styles that Soldiers learn while Sgt. Scott Colley demonstrated some of the moves.

“I think that was one of the highlights of the tour,” said Teresa Moore, Pack 160 cub master. “You could tell that the boys enjoyed the close interaction with the Soldiers, and they were very impressed by the demonstrations.

Overall, I’m just amazed by the time and access Fort Lee gave us during this visit. It means a lot.”

Moore also discussed the purpose of the tour, noting that respect for the military and those who serve is goal No. 1. “Hopefully, they will see some of the similarities like wearing a uniform and being a member of a brotherhood that’s respectful and honorable. That’s what scouting is all about. On top of that, I wanted them to have fun.

They work very hard on community projects all year and this visit is a great reward.”

The final stop of the tour was the flag pole in front of the Sustainment Center of Excellence where the scouts teamed up with CASCOM Soldiers for the evening “Retreat” ceremony. Despite their young age and experience level, the scouts clearly demonstrated their reverence for the occasion, and they didn’t miss a step as they helped the troops fold and retire the national colors.

“It was emotional and moving for all of us,” said 1st Sgt. Laderek Green, the lead NCO for HHC, CASCOM. “It showed them a small part of military tradition, and you could see in their eyes that they took it very seriously.

They were proud, and it’s something they will probably remember it for a long time to come.”

Command Sgt. Maj. C.C. Jenkins, CASCOM and Fort Lee CSM, was impressed by the ceremony as well.

“One of the boys was celebrating his sixth birthday, and we selected him to lead the procession and carry the flag back into the building,” he said. “The pride in that young man’s face was unmistakable and affected all of us. These types of positive experiences and exposure could very well benefit our future leaders.”

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specialist at SRMC. When asked how his team was going to do, Mettry said there was Fort Lee’s Cardinal Golf Course “no doubt� they’d come was the site of the fifth Annual Adopt out on top. a Soldier Golf Tournament June 17. “We have Tony, a forParticipating teams come from local mer golf instructor from business and civic organizations who Cincinnati on our team, “adopt� a Soldier to play with them so it’s really not even fair for free. Proceeds from the event are for the others out here todonated to the Red Cross and help day,� Mettry said. support military families on post.

Clark wasn’t quite so “Our civic and corporate partners sure of what the outcome are wonderful in supporting the Red would be.

Cross,� said Rosalyn Andrews, ex“I’m just out here tryecutive director of the Southside Area ing to get my game on, Red Cross Chapter. “Their donations but I think my team will and participation in the event make be pretty good. I might it possible to say thank you and give be able to give them back – in a small way – to our military some inspiration or tips, community.� we’ll see. If my swing Dozens of golf carts filled with eais good, then I’m good,� ger players were lined up under sunny Clark said. skies for a briefing on the rules and It was the first time

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The Southside Regional Medical A contestant tries to sink a birdie during Parkes Coggins, assisCenter team was happy to welcome the Annual Adopt-A-Soldier Golf Tourney. tant chief executive officer at SRMC, played on Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Clark to its the post course, and he was enthusiastic about the cause ranks. “I am doing something a lot more fun than working he was supporting. “I’m having a great time playing golf for the Red Cross today. I’m hanging out with Tony Clark and hopefully shooting low today,� said Matt Mettry, an administrative and supporting a great organization that does such good Director of Public Affairs

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NEWS BRIEFS Free Ball Game The Petersburg Generals, a local baseball team, will observe Military Appreciation Night on July 2 at the Petersburg Sports Complex. The opening ceremony at 6 p.m. includes a special salute to the military. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 75 troops to arrive at the game between the Generals and the Edenton Steamers.

The Generals will provide free admission and bus transportation for up to 150 military members if arrangements are made in advance by any unit on post.

General admission is $5; reserved seats, $6; and senior citizens and children under age 12, $3.

For details, call (804) 722-0141.

Blood Drive The 49th Quartermaster Group is sponsoring an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive on July 18, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Fire Station No. 2, B Avenue.

Participants may schedule an appointment at www.militaryblood.dod. mil. Donating blood takes about an hour and can save up to three lives.

‘Homecoming’ A new series, “Surprise Homecoming,” premiers on the cable channel TLC on July 11 at 10 p.m.

Segments for the series were filmed in May on Fort Lee’s Ordnance Campus.

Billy Ray Cyrus hosts the series that gives viewers a front-row seat as Soldiers surprise loved ones with their return home.

Kids’ Physicals Kenner Army Health Clinic encourages parents to make appointments early for school, camp or sports physicals for their children by calling the appointment line at 1-866-533-5242.

Parents need to take to the appointment the school, camp or sports program form, immunization records and asthma medications if the child has asthma.

Kenner Command Col. Joseph S. Pina will assume command of Kenner Army Health Clinic

from Col. Vivian T. Hutson on July 19, 10 a.m., on the front lawn at the clinic.

The ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at Liberty Chapel on the corner of C and Mahone avenues.

Command Change A change of command ceremony for the 23rd Quartermaster Brigade is set for 8 a.m., July 21, at Williams Stadium.

Col. Aimee Kominiak will assume command from Col. Johnny Sokolosky.

The ceremony is open to the Fort Lee community. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be in the Post Field House.

For details, call Pamella Tunstall at (804) 734-3026.

10-Miler Training The first three lanes on the track across from the Post Field House are reserved for members of the Fort Lee 10-Miler team from 5:30-7:30 a.m. on these dates: July 6 and 20, Aug. 3, 17 and 31 and Sept. 14 and 28.

For details, call Larry Toler at (804) 734-3480.

Pool Hours The Battle Drive Pool is now open noon to 8 p.m. daily for all patrons through Sept. 6. The pool is open for advanced individual training students only from 10 a.m. to noon every day of the week.

AIT rates are $1 a day. Daily passes are $2. Monthly passes range from $25 to $60, and season passes cost $55 to $100. Passes are available at the Picture Perfect Frame Shop, building 9024, on Battle Drive.

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Post Teen Gets Accepted to West Point

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Considering all the requirements, Robertson said he felt West Point was indeed a special place.

There was a time when Shaun Robertson figured “I did apply to a few other civilian schools and he wasn’t Soldier material, much less the kind who the process was completely different,� he said. could walk the coveted grounds of the nation’s old“Even if I hadn’t gotten in, all the work that I put est military academy. in to it was really helpful, and I probably would do “I’ll admit, I was never a very physical kid,� it again.� he recalled. “I was kind of a big boy, so I never Robertson logged his first day of school, called thought I could work for it and actually get in.�

Reception Day, on Monday. He joined about 1,200 That was a few years ago. He changed his thinkother incoming freshmen for the occasion. The ing along the way, worked his butt off, gained acU.S. Military Academy, noted for its exceptional ceptance to West Point and now proudly walks the value as a public institution, has an enrollment of grounds of the U.S. Military Academy. Robertson roughly 4,400 students. The Robertsons said they was notified of his good fortune in February. are glad their son is one of the chosen few.

PHOTO BY T. ANTHONY BELL “I was ecstatic, excited and a little bit nervous,� Shaun with parents, Sgt. Brandon and Penny Robertson. “I am so proud,� said Mrs. Robertson, who grew said Robertson, a military family member who gradup in upstate New York. “I watched him work so uated two weeks ago from Prince George High School. “It “I think the most unique thing West Point requires from hard. We’re just so proud.� was a long process to get in.�

Sgt. Robertson said he looks forward to the day he can you is a congressional nomination (from the U.S. vice The 18-year-old is the son of Fort Lee residents Sgt. president, a U.S. representative and a U.S. senator from honor his son as a Soldier.

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A scavenger hunt might be a cool way to spend a hot summer day.

The Siege Museum (15 W. Bank St., Petersburg) has a popular scavenger hunt available for its visitors. Housed in the Exchange Building, which was constructed between 1839 and 1841 as a trading center, the Siege Museum documents civilian life in Petersburg before, during and after the Civil War. Special emphasis is given to the 10-month period during which Petersburg was under siege by Union troops.

Petersburg was essentially cut off from the world in much of 1864-65. That is the longest time any American city has been under military siege.

The museum uses artifacts, documents and photographs to tell the city’s story. It also shows an 18-minute film hourly, “The Echoes Still Remain,� narrated by the late Broadway, film and television star and Petersburg native Joseph Cotten.

Petersburg was Virginia’s second largest city in the decades prior to the start of the Civil War 150 years ago. A port city near the head waters of the Appomattox River, Petersburg was a commercial center for processing cotton, tobacco and metal and shipping products out of the region. When the Civil War started in 1861, Petersburg’s multiple rail lines became essential to the Confederate States for supplying its capitol in Richmond. “It would have been extremely interesting to live in Petersburg during the Siege,� said Dawn Holmes, tour coordinator for all city museums, “but I’m not sure I could have survived it.� She estimates that nearly 5 percent of the city’s civilian population died during the 10-month Siege that used trench warfare.

The main risks to the women, children and old men left behind when able-bodied men joined up to fight the Union were from the cannon shells that pelted the city and the lack of food. The poor diets of the citizens led to starvation and diet-related diseases, said Holmes. When shelling would start, she noted, civilians could move a few block to a safer area of the city, but most citizens could not escape starvation.

During the Siege, Petersburg’s resources dwindled as new supplies could not be brought into the city. Eventually corn was roasted and ground to make a hot beverage something like coffee. For tea, residents had to dry and crush

The Siege Museum is in downtown Petersburg. blackberry leaves to brew a potable drink. With food in very short supply, a chicken could easily cost $50 during those months.

The Siege proper began a few days after the Union’s first assault on the city on June 9, 1864. It ended April 3, 1865, when Gen. Robert E. Lee led his troops westward for what he hoped would be a time of rest. Six days later, however, he surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at a private home in Appomattox Court House.

On display at the Siege Museum are display of medical instruments used during the war period, a telegraph wagon and a Victorian home parlor. Other displays help visitors learn about banking, industry and education.

The Exchange Building, built as a commodities market, is one of the few such surviving buildings in America.

Regular admission to the Siege Museum is $5 for adults and $4 for active duty military, senior citizens and children 7-12 years old. Block tickets for the Siege Museum, Centre Hill Museum and Blandford Church are available at any of the locations for $11 for adults and $9 for the other groups.

Each of the facilities is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon - 4 p.m. Sundays. Petersburg museums are closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.

Parking for the Siege Museum is available on the surrounding streets and in a lot at the rear where an elevator is available for handicapped visitors. Ring the bell by the back door for elevator access.

The area of the city around the museum has a number of restaurants and other attractions.

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Pre-Independence Day Celebration Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Anniversary Fourth at the Fort is fast approaching and is arguably the best Independence Day event in the area. But what is better than attending one Fourth of July event? Attending two!

On July 2, the Parham Road Independence Day Parade and Festival promises to be a wonderful way to celebrate Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday and is a free family-friendly event.

The event is hosted by Parham Road Baptist Church, 2101 N. Parham Road, Richmond. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and the event ends by 2:30 p.m.

After the parade, the Independence Day festival will feature the Flying Squirrelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mascots Nutzy and Zinger, inflatable games, a dunk tank, cake walk, silent auction, craft vendors and informational displays, food and entertainment.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have too much fun at the Parham Road Independence Day Parade and Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your presence is requested at Fort Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big event on the Fourth. With more than 20,000 people expected, it is bound to be a great community event with games, music, food and fireworks.

The celebration begins at 2 p.m. at Williams Stadium. The event is free and open to the public. Performances by the Masters of Motown are set for 3:45 and 5:30 p.m.

The 392nd Army Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock group Full On will perform at 7:15 p.m.

KidZone activities featuring inflatable rides, a rock wall, a paint ball challenge and a human gyro ride will be free from 2-4 p.m., and tickets will be required from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $1 each.

Those planning to participate in the Fort Lee festivities are reminded that pyrotechnics, glass bottles and pets are not permitted during the event. Guests may bring coolers that are no larger than 6 x 6 x 12 inches.

Fort Lee visitors without a Department of Defense decal on their vehicle should be prepared to show their registration as requested by security personnel at the gates.

Anyone 18 years of age or older must show a state or government-issued picture ID to gain access to the installation.

For more information, call (804) 765-3176 or visit www.leemwr.com/4thatthe fort/index.htm.

Off Duty In the Community is a weekly feature of the Traveller offering descriptions of locales, events and volunteer opportunities of interest to Fort Lee Soldiers and civilians. To submit story ideas, send an e-mail to leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil.

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The Fort Lee Military Entrance Processing Station said farewell to one commander while welcoming another in a brief ceremony Tuesday.

Maj. Carl J. Faison, who had commanded the Fort Lee MEPS since September 2008, passed the organization guidon symbolizing command to Virginia Army National Guard Capt. Christina Douglas, who has served as the operations officer there since late 2009.

In a brief speech before the change of command, Lt. Col. Christopher Beverage, 12th Battalion, U.S. MEPS Command and Baltimore MEPS commander, lauded the accomplishments of Faison and encouraged Douglas in her command. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership and stewardship of the Fort Lee MEPS has no doubt left an indelible mark,â&#x20AC;? Beverage said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You should be profoundly proud for your accomplishments.â&#x20AC;?

Beverage said Faison is a forward-thinking leader who brought success to one of the large-sized MEPS in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fort Lee MEPS has had an incredible increase in its applicant volume to the extent it now has the fourth highest volume MEPS in the eastern sector.â&#x20AC;?

Under Faisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s command, more than 55 percent of the MEPS workforce has begun a pursuit of higher education.

Beverage encouraged Douglas in her command, telling her the broad background she has will help her during her leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are getting more than just a commander,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are getting a professional with a wealth of experience that will continue to posture the Fort Lee MEPS for success.â&#x20AC;?

Col. Todd Garlick, commander of the Eastern Sector, U.S. MEPS Command, spoke briefly before awarding Faison the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

The Fort Lee MEPS has been honored for its distinction among other stations; the team members at the station have excelled and these are all indicators of someone at the top doing all the right things, Garlick said.

In his final speech as the Fort Lee MEPS commander, Faison reflected about his years of leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with most things of value in life, you rarely achieve them on your own,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a lot of help.â&#x20AC;?

The outgoing commander thanked his family, his leadership and the members of the MEPS station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank all the outstanding civilian and military personnel who went above and beyond to help our applicants pursue their goal of serving our great country,â&#x20AC;? Faison said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a MEPS of excellence for all the hard work

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Sew-on Badges A Reality in Near Future WASHINGTON – As of June 14, Soldiers were permitted to wear the patrol cap with their Army Combat Uniform, and they are allowed to have their name tapes, service tapes and ranks sewed on in accordance with the new policy.

Soldier skill badges can also be sewn on – if those badges are available in clothing sales.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III acknowledged ahead of the recent changes that vendors for military clothing items would not be ready immediately to supply the embroidered skill badges to Soldiers for sewing on their ACU. “The Army G-4 has gone to AAFES and they should have some answers here in a couple of weeks on when vendors will be able to produce (skill badges) in MILSPEC (military specification) requirements and have those out into the force,” Chandler said. “So I’m expecting some type of answer in a couple of weeks on a time line, and past practice – probably 8-10 weeks from now.”

On June 11, Army senior leadership announced the adjustment to the service's Army Combat Uniform policy that includes a change in the default headgear for Soldiers – a switch from the black wool beret to the patrol cap.

Additionally, Soldiers were told they could sew certain accouterments to their ACU shirts that had previously been attached to uniforms using only Velcro.

In July, an Army uniform board will meet to discuss other Army uniform issues, Chandler said. That board will look into issues involving Army physical training uniforms as

well as placement of buttons on the ACU, an issue Chandler said is related to fire safety.

“One of the things that we’re going to take into consideration is, for instance, using buttons on the cuffs,” Chandler said. “There's a reason why we have Velcro on this uniform and why we had buttons on the Battle Dress Uniform or on the Desert Combat Uniform. And that is, it’s basically to prevent what's called a ‘fire chimney,’ which is – if you have an open collar, the chances of a fire being pulled up along inside of your shirtsleeve and burning your skin are higher.”

Chandler said if you can close down the open sleeves, it’s possible to reduce the risk of burns.

“There (are) options instead of having the button on the outside, like we used to have on the BDU, where you could put it on the inside of the collar and still prevent the chimney effect of fire,” he said. “So we’re going to take a look at that.

We have a couple of designs that we’re going to look at (during) the Army uniform board and look at the cost associated and then come back with a recommendation to the chief of staff of the Army.”

Also headlining at the July uniform board is the Army physical fitness gear, something ripe for change said Chandler.

“I've had some feedback that we ought to take a look at the entire physical fitness uniform itself, since it's been around for awhile,” he said. “And there have been some changes in industry that we may be able to provide something at a lesser

cost, that’s better for our Soldiers. So we’re going to take a look at it.”

In particular, Chandler said, the night-time reflectivity of the uniform is something being looked at. That is a safety concern for commanders, he said.

“We have actually done a study to look at the original reflective material that was in the improved physical fitness uniform, the one that Soldiers have now,” he said. “There are changes right now with that pattern, so that it’s a digital pattern that has a greater reflectivity without actually changing the way it looks.”

Commanders currently are augmenting the current PT uniform with reflective belts to enhance the safety of Soldiers exercising in a dark environment. But the reflective belts, Chandler said, are costly – about $6 each.

“I think we could use that six or seven bucks to do something more, besides having people buy a belt. But we don't have the solution yet,” he said.

Soldier issues with the PT gear also extend to chafing, because for some Soldiers the liner on the shorts doesn’t fit as it should. “Modesty” has also been a concern, Chandler said.

“Some folks weren’t satisfied with the level of coverage.”

The Army’s senior enlisted adviser recently embarked on a seven-day tour overseas to visit with Soldiers and indicated their feedback will be a factor in any further changes.

– Army News Service

Goal-setting App on iPhone, iPad: Coming Soon to Droid

by Megan Neunan Army News Service

WASHINGTON – “A lot of times we put off getting back to stuff because we can’t get to it. The goal-setting now is right there in your pocket,” said Sam Rhodes, the action officer responsible for a mobilephone app that sets resilience goals.

The free app for iPhones and iPads, developed by Rhodes and a team at the Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Ga., and the Signal Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon, Ga., was released one month ago. It is the i-version of the Resilience Goals Book under the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program.

The app allows Apple users to set goals within their personal beliefs and then set up e-reminders to stay on top of them. It can be downloaded at www.apple.com/ itunes/affiliates/download/.

Soldiers can also email what they tap out directly to first-line supervisors.

“It’s the first thing a Soldier can help himself with,” Rhodes said of the app and

setting goals. “I think it provides a high degree of structure that everyone needs – I found that I needed – as we return from war and prepare to go to war.”

Rhodes retired as a command sergeant major, with 30 months of a 32-month tour in combat, and was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, in 2005. Now he works for the Directorate of Training and Doctrine at Fort Benning.

He said goal-setting is the number one way to enhance Soldier performance, and people who know about the app have latched on to the approach. Downloads to iPhones and iPads doubled from the product’s first to second week, from 196 downloads to 411.

In just three weeks, 552 users downloaded the app.

The hard-copy goal book has been out for more than a year and, since December, could be downloaded as a 44-page PDF too. Design and development of the mobile application started in January. Rhodes explained the point of going the i-Pad and mobile-phone route.

“I don’t want to say we targeted younger Soldiers, but if they use something more than the older generation of Soldiers do – guess what we have to do? Just like the evolution of email,” he said.

The Resiliency App exhibits a trend toward the innovative use of existing resources to help Soldiers. At least, that is Rhodes’ thinking. He only wishes goalsetting were emphasized when he returned from theater.

“I didn’t have any of that,” he said, but added that since the Army realized what was happening with post-traumatic stress, it has been great about helping Soldiers.

Rhodes specifically mentioned the App as a small way to combat increasing suicide rates in the Army, but was careful to emphasize it benefits the general population, not just PTSD sufferers.

A search in the App Store for “Goal Setting – Comprehensive Soldier Fitness” will turn up the Resiliency App on iPhones and iPads.

The genuine app is represented by the CSF logo, with “Goal Setting” in yellow

Army Apps The following apps are available on the Apple App Store: U.S. Army News and Information Army Social Media Army Strong Stories Army Mobile MWR Army OneSource Services Locator Army Family Action Plan Issue Search letters backed by an Army star.

“I was in a classroom and talking to about 60 people the other day,” Rhodes said, “and 50 percent of them had an iPhone and 50 percent of them had a Droid. The biggest question was ‘when can I get this on the Droid?’ My buddy’s got it already.’”

An Android-compatible version will be released sometime in July, Rhodes said.

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GAMES — FROM PAGE 2 These data provide tangible evidence of what many financial literacy practitioners have long believed: that financial education intervention given at the right teachable moment – in this case, immediately prior to opening a credit account – works.

So what has this to do with video games? According to Dr. Donnini, “Children have always learned through play, and today digital media has resulted in increasingly more sophisticated games that can engage youth while at the same time encouraging learning.”

In fact, many would suggest that the key components of good video games, including immediate feedback, rewards, motivation and goal-setting, may be a better fit for the high-technology, global world in which today’s kids live than the more traditional types of learning often found in the classroom.

Some of the better educational video games I’ve seen include several found at Visa’s Practical Money Skills for Life (www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games): • Financial Soccer, a free, fast-paced,

multilingual video game jointly developed with the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which incorporates soccer’s structure and rules to teach children and young adults the knowledge and tools they’ll need to establish and maintain sound financial habits over a lifetime.

• Financial Football, a similar game jointly developed with the National Football League.

• Money Metropolis, where kids ages 7 to 12 navigate a multi-dimensional world, making life decisions that will affect whether their virtual bank account shrinks or grows.

• Peter Pig’s Money Counter, where kids ages 4 to7 can practice sorting and counting coins with the help of wise Peter Pig. Other good games include Bad Credit Hotel (www.controlyourcredit.gov), Planet Orange (www.orangekids.com), You Are Here (www.ftc.gov/youarehere), and Hands on Banking (www.handsonbanking.org).

Bottom line: Although nothing beats playing in fresh air, there are plenty of electronic games that can teach your kids the skills they’ll need to manage their personal finances.

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Fort Lee Unit Inactivates The 49th Quartermaster Group’s 240th Quartermaster Battalion Headquarters and Headquarters Company held its inactivation ceremony on June 24. The 49th QM Group Command Sgt. Maj. Romeo Montez assists with folding the company colors with Lt. Col. Skip Adams, 240th QM Bn. commander. The remaining Soldiers of 240th QM Bn. will be moved to various units within the 49th QM Group that accommodates their military occupational skills.

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Fort Belvoir Chosen as New Museum Site Long-awaited Structure to Open in June of 2015 ALEXANDRIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh has approved a site on the North Post of Fort Belvoir for construction of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, scheduled to open in June 2015. The secretary signed the decision memo during the week of the Army's 236th birthday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In presenting the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storied 236-year history, this long-overdue facility will offer the American people a unique opportunity to connect with our Soldiers and better understand and appreciate their many and glorious stories,â&#x20AC;? McHugh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now that a site for the Army's museum has been determined, the development of the museum's master plan can be finalized,â&#x20AC;? said Judson Bennett, executive director of the National Museum of the U.S. Army, or NMUSA, project office at Fort Belvoir.

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Initial construction will include a multi-story, main museum building with exhibit halls, theater, Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hall, food service and retail areas, administrative areas, an experiential learning center and a lobby with a visitor reception area.

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FORT PICKETT – “Sea power can get us to enemy territory; air power can carry war into the heart of (the battle and the enemy’s power to resist,) but the man in the mud, the fellow with the bayonet in his hands, will deliver the final blow. His courage, his stamina, his devotion together with that of his brothers on sea and in the air are the ingredients of victory. But only good logistics will make it possible for them to gain that victory,” said Lt. Gen. Brehon Somervell, chief of Army Service Forces in May 1944.

From the East Coast to the West Coast, U.S. Army Reserve Quartermaster Soldiers pushed out clean fuel and water to their customers during this year’s Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise, which ended June 22. With the fruits of their labor fueling jets to Afghanistan and appeasing thirsty troops in the field, these support Soldiers are honing their skills in harsh, austere environments resembling what they’ll face when deployed. And QLLEX is the only annual exercise that provides them with this kind of “real-world” training opportunity.

“Life support of the Soldiers is what Quartermaster is all about. It’s the heart and soul of Quartermaster,” said Lt. Col. Pamela Glotfelty, support operations officer from the 475th QM Group that provided command and control of units at QLLEX. The unit is one of three QM Petroleum and Water groups in the U.S. Army Reserve and served with honor in Iraq and other overseas missions.

With years of experience as a participant, Glotfelty brings institutional knowledge to her role and an affiliation with the very unit that launched the exercise in 1980.

Up until 2004, QLLEX was known as the Petroleum Oil and Lubricant Exercise and, over the years, the 475th has expanded its focus to include the entire U.S. Army Reserve logistics force.

“It is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ exercise,” said Glotfelty. “There is no other exercise out there that gives (these Soldiers) the opportunity to do as much as we do at QLLEX.”

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This year, units were located at Forts Pickett, A.P. Hill, and Eustis; Fort Dix, N.J.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; and San Pedro, Calif. Glotfelty explained that QLLEX is set in a broad enough arena that support Soldiers can train in ways not possible during a weekend Battle Training Assembly. These include driving fully loaded, 5,000- to 7,000-gallon fuel trucks, operating and maintaining complex field lab equipment such as reverse osmosis water purification units, and testing and

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“We consider it a multi-echelon exercise where we’re exercising the group staff, brigade staff, battalion staff and down to company level,” said Glotfelty. She said QLLEX tests every type of Quartermaster function and service, down to laundry, sewing and bath services, lab testing of potable water and inspections of field conditions. More intangibly, Soldiers are challenged on a personal level.

“I learn how to be better at my job,” said Pfc. Joshua Cooper, 542nd Quartermaster Company, which managed laundry and bath operations at Fort Pickett. “I was put in charge of the day-shift workers. Our sergeants put one of us in charge (each day) to see how we lead, so you’re definitely getting leadership experience along with your job training.”

An integral partner over the exercise’s 31-year history, the Defense Logistics Agency is the entity that provides the fuel being purified and shipped by Quartermaster and Transportation Soldiers. “(QLLEX) gives us alternative means to deliver fuel to the warfighter in lieu of commercial assets,” said Col. William Keyes, commander, DLA Energy Americas. “QLLEX is moving fuel that will be in aircraft tonight flying to places around the world. As the Army changes force structure and has moved more assets into the Army Reserve, QLLEX has become more important.”

Keyes was visiting Fort Pickett to observe operations there and met with the commander for units at that site, Lt. Col. Wanda Hawley, 334th Quartermaster Battalion.

Although Hawley noted the mission is to supply fuel and water, she appreciated that QLLEX is a venue through which Soldiers can test new equipment in a field environment, which is often set up at the training sites by privatesector companies working with the military.

“This is a great opportunity to practice those (hands-on) skills,” said Hawley. “The exercise shows that Soldiers can do it, and they’re willing to do it, and they’re excited about their jobs.”

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Military Takes Top U.S. Confidence Rankings

by Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – Americans continue to express high confidence in the armed forces, with more than threequarters of those surveyed in a recent Gallup poll reporting higher confidence in the military than in other national institutions for the 14th consecutive year.

Seventy-eight percent of the 1,020 respondents in the poll, taken earlier this month and released last week, reported high esteem for the military.

Forty-seven percent said they have a “great deal” of confidence in the military, the highest rating, and 31 percent reported “quite a lot” of confidence. That rating was 14 percent higher than for the second-ranking institution, small business, and 22 percent higher than for the third-ranking institution, the police.

Other organizations’ rankings, in descending order of high confidence, were organized religion, 48 percent; the medical system, 39 percent; the U.S. Supreme Court, 37

percent; the presidency, 35 percent; the public schools, 34 percent; the criminal justice system, 28 percent; newspapers, 28 percent; television news, 27 percent; banks, 23 percent; organized labor, 21 percent; big business, 19 percent; and health maintenance organizations, 19 percent.

Congress received the lowest high-confidence ranking, at 12 percent.

The military has been the top-ranked national institution every year since 1998, and also from 1989 to 1996, Gallup officials reported.

Confidence levels in most of the institutions polled this year were below historical averages, with the notable exception of the military. The 78 percent military confidence ranking for 2011 was 11 points above the historical average.

Public confidence in the military tends to run high when the United States is actively engaged in military operations, officials said, citing the all-time 85 percent high confidence ranking in early 1991 just after the first Persian Gulf War ended. Ratings have ranged between 69 percent and 82 per-

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Another Gallup poll, also conducted earlier this month and released June 21, demonstrated that Americans consider the ground forces most essential to national defense.

Twenty-five percent of the 1,020 adults surveyed ranked the Army the most important service, up from 18 percent in 2001.

The Marine Corps ranked second this year, at 24 percent, up from 14 percent in 2001.

Seventeen percent of respondents called the Air Force the most important service branch to national defense, compared to 42 percent in 2001; 11 percent cited the Navy, compared to 15 percent in 2001; and 3 percent cited Coast Guard, which was not included in the 2001 survey.

Forty-six percent of the respondents named the Marine Corps the most prestigious branch of the armed forces. The Army ranked second, at 22 percent; followed by the Air Force, at 15 percent; the Navy, at 8 percent; and the Coast Guard, at 2 percent.

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Jumping on the Barefoot Running Bandwagon?

While Joggers Set Out Sans-Shoes and Manufacturers Tout New Models, Research Not Conclusive

by Matthew R. Petrone, PT, DPT, OCS, Physical Therapist Kenner Army Health Clinic

With some regularity, a new craze sweeps the U.S., and most of us find ourselves jumping on the bandwagon. One such craze is the Shape-up shoe, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll save that for another column. Today I would like to address the buzz over barefoot running. Before you take off your $150 running shoes and replace them with a pair of Five Fingers shoes or perhaps nothing at all, you may want to finish reading this article.

The barefoot craze is not exactly new.

Many people across the world have been wearing nothing (or next to nothing) on their feet for years; not by choice, but due to poverty or other circumstances. But why would anyone willingly ditch shoes

for less control, cushion and comfort?

Can research answer this question?

Maybe.

If we go back to 1987, research showed on 17 healthy volunteers that sensor feedback through the epithelium (skin) of the foot provided feedback to the foot for improving arch height and lengthening of the foot. In a 2008 study, barefoot runners had a decrease in initial ground contact and utilized less energy compared to â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal shoeâ&#x20AC;? runners. But the most significant article is from January 2010, where the authors repeated a study which showed that barefoot runners landed more on the balls of their feet and had a significant decrease in initial impact. In

other words, they experienced a softer landing, so to speak. The researchers failed, however, to show any evidence that an increase in injuries would occur with the use of a regular running shoe.

So where do we stand? There is currently no scientific information either supporting or arguing against the conventional running shoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design. However, most major running shoe manufacturers are coming out with new versions of minimalist shoes meant to mimic being barefoot, although we still do not know the long-term ramifications from using them. One company is attempting to develop a barefoot-like shoe that rein-

forces the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;naturalâ&#x20AC;? running mechanics.

Having written all this, an important consideration is that some individuals may be anatomically better suited for barefoot running, while others not so.

Stated simply, if you like the running shoe you are using, continue to use it. If not, try on a different pair until you find one that works for you! In the event you feel up to braving an attempt at barefoot (or near-barefoot) running, do make sure you sufficiently review the available literature and take your time to slowly build up the mileage.

Remember also that â&#x20AC;&#x153;barefoot running shoes are not generis; they should be carefully sized and fitted to decrease the chance of injury.

Matthew Petrone is a Kenner Army Health Clinic physical therapist.

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Your local commissary is offering lots of specials for all your family and pet needs beginning in July and continuing throughout the summer.

Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Defense Commissary Agency will feature farmers markets, at all commissaries worldwide July 1-3.

Here, you will find fresh fruits and vegetables to help set off your festive event.

Pets also take center stage in July with customer savings of up to 50 percent on dog and cat food from nine leading pet food brands. Special promotional displays for pet toys, chews and rawhides also will be featured.

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Also for children, another major promotion offers coupon booklets with information on how kids can be more active. There’s also a drawing for a chance to win Little Tyke play equipment. Look for the “Swing into Summer” display at your local commissary.

To round out the summertime fun, customers can look for the NASCAR display in their commissary’s beverage section to enter for a chance to win a NASCAR Sweeps Grand Prize trip for two to a race in Atlanta.

“There are so many reasons to shop your commissary this summer,” Burns said. “The great savings are amazing, but with a bonus of winning great prizes provided by our industry partners, it only makes it that much more enticing to visit your commissary.”

Most commissaries will be participating, Burns said. Commissary customers should look for store displays for more details. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotions.

SES Visit Diane Randon, a senior executive service officer at the Resources and Programs Agency, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army joins Col. Michael G. Morrow, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, on the Ordnance Campus. Randon and her staff visited Fort Lee June 23. The agency manages resources for a variety of organizations including the Installation Management Command .

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Jammie Lockhart, a teacher for the preschooler class at CDC Battle, helps Mylee Scruggs hit a golf ball during a game at the field day.

Children from the preschooler class at CDC Sisisky paint ceramic pieces at the Paint and Play booth.

Several business were on-hand to support the field day with fun and games for the children.

CYSS Celebrates Grand Opening of New Campus PHOTOS BY AMY PERRY

Angel Morgan (in yellow) jumps in a bounce house with preschoolers from CDC Sisisky during the June 24 field day to celebrate the grand opening of the new Child, Youth and School Services Campus.

(RIGHT) Nutzy the Flying Squirrel, mascot for the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, interacts with children from a preschool class at CDC Battle during the field day celebration June 24.

(FAR RIGHT) Kamryn Bland jumps around on a small bounce house during the field day.

by Amy Perry Production/News Assistant Editor

Child, Youth and School Services held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening of its new CYSS campus June 24 in front of Child Development Center Sisisky.

CDC Sisisky is the latest center to open as part of the campus. Due to open soon is a multi-purpose center that will offer hourly care, part-time preschool, two large multipurpose rooms, two activity rooms, a computer lab and a kitchen for cooking demonstrations. The center will offer space for SKIES classes and the kindergarten beforeand after-school program.

Soon, construction will begin on a new Youth Center, also located in the new campus area, which will allow the youth and school-aged children to have their own separate facilities.

“Our newly established CYSS Campus, with all facilities co-located in one area, is convenient for parents, supports management by (having everything in walking distance), allows for cross training of staff to support each other and provides a seamless delivery of all CYSS programs … very similar to a college campus,” said Donna Nelson, CYSS chief.

Another change is the relocation of the Parent Central Services, a special administrative area in the new CDC Sisisky.

“The new admin area provides space for the increase in administrative support staff due to the CYSS growth,” said Nelson. “The Parent Central Services is better designed with separate areas (for more privacy) for parents to complete the registration process.”

These new centers increase the child care spaces for children aged 6 weeks - 5 years

by 35 percent, said Nelson.

“It helps us better meet demand,” she said. “The wait list has been reduced by 60 percent, and we have been able to offer new options, such as part-day day care.”

During the ceremony, Maj. Leona Brown, CYSS Parent Advisory Council chairperson, said the grand opening was a special day for the military members and families on Fort Lee. “I’m sure all of us who are parents and have had the benefit of child development centers know how important it is to have quality child development services available,” said Brown. “With the reassurance that our children are being well cared for and learn new things each day in a secure and stimulating environment, we are better able to focus on our own work and deal with life’s other daily challenges.”

The new campus is a major investment

in the next generation of Fort Lee children, said Brown.

“There’s no more important work than providing a firm foundation for our children’s futures,” she said. “When they attend these facilities, we know they are in a good and safe place. As a Soldier and parent, I know how important the CYSS services are and how much we depend on them each day.”

Col. Michael G. Morrow, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee commander, took time during the ceremony to recognize those who worked on the CYSS campus and said it was amazing to see the new centers and the work done by the CYSS staff.

“The CYSS staff is truly dedicated and committed to the care and development of our children,” he said. “The continued patronage points to how good an organization it is. It really attests to the quality of the CYSS program.”

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Army Releases New Video to Educate Wounded Soldiers, Families on Enhanced Warrior Care System ALEXANDRIA – Recently, the Army Warrior Transition Command released a 10-minute educational video to highlight new aspects of the Army’s warrior care system. This video walks viewers through the Warrior Transition Unit structure, comprehensive transition plan process, multi-disciplinary team “scrimmage” and career transition options. Media outlets have full permission to rebroadcast the video, which can be downloaded from the WTC website, www.WTC.army.mil.

“The Army has committed the money and the resources to ensure that our wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their families can heal together, as well as learn the necessary skills and tools that will enable them to lead productive lives post injury,” said Brig. Gen. Darryl Williams, commander of the Warrior Transition Command. “This video focuses on the key elements of our Warrior Care and Transition Program that are available to all Soldiers who require more than six months of complex medical management – from their personal recovery plan and career counseling to adaptive sports and support services.”

The video features several soldiers working through their own recovery and transition at a Warrior Transition Unit: Capt. Jeremy McGuffey, Sgt. 1st. Class John Wright and Staff Sgt. Gabriel Garcia. Others appearing in the WTC video include Williams, WTC plans and policy branch director Col. Patrick E. Connors and Army Wounded Warrior Program director Col. Gregory D. Gadson and Warrior Transition Unit squad leader Staff Sgt. John Ragan, as well as the recovering Soldiers’ spouses.

In the video, Christina Garcia, a wounded Soldier’s wife, explained the Army’s holistic approach to care stating, “At the Warrior Transition Unit, it’s about everybody coming together: his nurse case manager, his primary care doctor, his social worker and his squad leader. Everybody together in the same room and discussing just him.”

The Army developed a holistic approach to caring for wounded warriors that extends beyond medical care. The Army built 29 Warrior Transition Units throughout the United States and Europe for Soldiers who require at least

six months of complex medical management. At WTUs, soldiers have one mission – to heal and transition. Each Soldier in a WTU develops a personalized transition plan that includes specific long- and short-term goals on six areas of life: career, emotional, family, physical, social and spiritual. The Army strives to equip all wounded Soldiers with the tools they need for the next stage of their lives, whether they return to the force or transition to civilian life.

WTC is a major subordinate command under the U.S. Army Medical Command. WTC’s mission is to develop, coordinate and integrate the Army’s Warrior Care and Transition Program for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, veterans and their families.

For more information on WTC, visit the new WTC website, www.WTC.army.mil, follow on Twitter at http:// twitter.com/armyWTC or join Facebook at http://facebook. com/armyAW2.

– U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command

Military Members Perform Better After Quitting Tobacco FALLS CHURCH – Service members who use tobacco are not as fit as they could be. Tobacco use prevents individuals from reaching peak physical performance, affects military readiness, and poses serious short-term health problems.

Many studies show that military personnel who smoke score lower on fitness tests—an average of 32–35 points lower than their nonsmoker counterparts, according to one study. In another study, smokers ran slower and did fewer sit-ups and pushups than former smokers or those who had never smoked.

“Even service members who easily pass their regular physical-training or physical-readiness tests while using tobacco are not achieving their full physical potential,” said Cmdr. Aileen Buckler, M.D., M.P.H., U.S. Public Health Service officer and chairman of the DoD Alcohol

and Tobacco Advisory Committee.

Smoking diminishes lung capacity and lowers oxygen levels in the blood, causing muscles to tire more quickly during physical exertion. Both cigarettes and smokeless tobacco increase heart rates, which lowers endurance. Researchers looked at runners in a 16K race and estimated that the time for smokers to complete the run was increased by 40 seconds for each cigarette smoked per day.

Tobacco can also impair military readiness. Because the nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is addictive, tobacco users need to regularly feed their habit or go through periods of withdrawal. With withdrawal come some annoying side effects – irritability, restlessness, anxiety, depression, and anger. But even more troubling is the loss of concentration, slower reaction time, and reduced attention span that can accom-

pany withdrawal. Should these occur during a critical assignment, service members can place themselves, and their mission, in jeopardy.

“Young adults may find it easy to ignore the long-term consequences of tobacco, including cancer, emphysema, heart disease, and premature death, but may be surprised to learn of the immediate effects,” Buckler adds.

Service personnel who smoke have poorer night vision and more exercise-related injuries than their nonsmoking buddies. They are also at higher risk for motor vehicle crashes, infection, surgical complications, and difficulty healing.

But there is good news. Tobacco users can stop, and reverse, the immediate, shortterm, and long-term ill effects of tobacco.

To help service members become tobaccofree, get mission ready, and reach peak per-

formance, both physically and mentally, DoD offers its Quit & Fit Center and a variety of helpful tools at www.ucanquit2.org.

Quit Tobacco – Make Everyone Proud is the tobacco counter-marketing program of the U.S. Department of Defense/TRICARE® and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It offers education and support to active-duty service members, Veterans, retirees, and family members to help them quit smoking and using smokeless tobacco. The campaign’s award-winning website, http:// www.ucanquit2.org, features interactive, customizable tools and resources, including tobacco cessation training, real-time live help with expert quit coaches, quit plans and calendars, text message tips, a savings calculator, games, and social networking connections.

– Army News Service

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FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

Practice Fire Safety With Grills, Campfires The warm, long and relaxing days of summer are here, bringing outdoor fun with cooking on the grill and campfires with our friends and family. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind everyone of some outdoor fire safety tips and installation regulations concerning fire safety.

On average, families will have the grill fired up at least three times a week from now until well into the fall. Many people prefer the natural aroma and challenge of a charcoal grill while others prefer the simplicity and ease of gas grills.

Regardless of your grilling preference, it is very important to take steps to ensure that your backyard barbecue experiences remain safe and enjoyable all season long.

To reduce the chances of burn injuries or fires resulting from grills, users must first understand what causes outdoor grill fires. One of the leading causes of these fires involves a gas grill that is leaking from the cylinder connection or hose.

Placing combustibles too close to the grill and leaving the grill unattended are two other common mistakes. About half of all home fires begin at the grill and then extend to an exterior balcony or porch. It is important that the grill be set on a non-combustible surface a safe distance from the home and not under any awnings, roofs or overhangs. Also, never leave your grill unattended while cooking.

Some other important safety tips include these: • CASCOM & FL SUPPL to AR 420-1 prohibits the use of grills closer than 15 feet from any facility on the installation. The Pinnacle Resident Handbook requires grills to be at least 20 feet away from the residence.

• Grill only outside. Do not use a grill in a garage, indoors or in an enclosed space. Asphyxiation and carbon monoxide exposure can result if the area surrounding the grill is not well vented.

• Keep the grill well away from the siding of the house and other combustibles. Be aware of any overhanging branches.

• Keep the grill away from where others are playing and out of high traffic areas. This will not only reduce the likelihood that someone will come in contact with the grill and

suffer burns, but it will also reduce the chances that the grill will be knocked over and start a fire.

• Always keep young children away from the grill.

• Use long handled grilling tools to reduce the chance of injury during flame-ups caused by dripping oils and grease.

• Clean grease catchers or pans from below the grill. If the grill gets hot enough, they will ignite.

• Use only the proper charcoal starter fluid. Keep the fluid away from children and away from heat. Never add fluid to a fire that is already lit or smoldering. Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids to start a fire.

• A vapor explosion is a hazard with gas grills as well.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when lighting a gas grill. Keep the lid open when lighting the grill, and do not allow unburned propane or natural gas to accumulate in the grill before lighting.

• Prior to using a gas grill, always check the cylinder, hose, regulator, valves and connections for leaks or damage by spraying a mild soap and water solution on them. Once the gas is turned on, a leak will produce bubbles.

• If you are using a gas grill and you smell gas during the cooking process, get away from the grill and call 911 for Fire and Emergency Services to respond.

• Never move a lit or hot grill.

• Never store a gas cylinder indoors.

• Purchase and use only gas grills listed by an independent testing laboratory such as UL or FM. Another summer ritual many enjoy is camping, which usually includes a good campfire. A campfire has so many uses – heating, cooking, roasting marshmallows and providing a story-telling atmosphere. Campfires and other open burning are not allowed on Fort Lee in accordance with CASCOM & FL SUPPL to AR 420-1. The Pinnacle Resident Handbook also prohibits the use of fire pits or rings and portable fire pits such as chimenias.

Many local and state parks do allow campfires under the proper conditions. Even though many people can build a safe campfire, have you given thought about a safer way to have a

warm, crackling fire in your camping area? Below are a few basic campfire tips to help you and your family have a safe and fun outing: • Before you begin the outing, check local weather conditions and whether there are any fire restrictions where you are heading by contacting your local or state parks departments. If it has been a dry season, a burn ban may be in effect.

• Build your campfires away from overhanging branches, rotten stumps, shrubs, dry grass and leaves. Keep it at least 25 feet from all structures. Watch for flying embers.

• Clear the immediate area (approximately 10 feet in radius) surrounding your campfire site.

• Keep the fire in a contained unit such as a burn ring, a burn barrel, BBQ unit or hibachi. Do not build a fire directly on the ground. Fires can spread underground through root systems or decaying material.

• Keep campfires small and do not let them get out of hand. (2’x2’x2’ in size) • Keep plenty of water handy and have a shovel for throwing sand on the fire if it gets out of control.

• Stack extra firewood upwind and away from the fire.

• After lighting the fire, do not discard the match until it is cold. Douse it with water to be sure.

• Never leave a campfire unattended. Even a small breeze could quickly cause the fire to spread.

• When extinguishing the fire, drown it with water.

Make sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet. Move rocks, as there may be burning embers underneath. Stir the remains, add more water and stir again.

• Do not bury your coals; they can smolder and start to burn again.

• Teach your children to respect fire; keep them at least three feet from the fire as little ones often trip.

• Use extra long roasting sticks so you will not get too close to the fire.

Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services actively promotes fire safety to all who work and live on Fort Lee. For assistance, call the Fire Prevention Office at (804) 734-6597.

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Tips for Making Your Summer Safe Be Safe This Summer

by Jennifer Donlin CASCOM Safety Office

Nothing says summer like some fun in the sun. Before you head out to enjoy what this summer has to offer, please read the following information.

The sun is shining and, for the most part, the skies will be clear. However, this clarity does not ensure pedestrian safety. Always wear your reflective belt or light-colored clothing so drivers can see you. Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. If there are none available, walk against the flow of traffic on the side of the road. Cross only at intersections with a signal light or clearly marked crosswalks.

Stay alert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; never assume cars are going to stop when you are crossing the street.

If you are bicycling, stay to the right and travel with traffic. It is imperative that you wear a helmet and lightcolored or reflective clothing. Not only do you have to be seen, but your bike does as well. Bicycles should be outfitted with reflectors. Head and tail lights are another preferred safety feature. Finally, use your bicycle as it was intended.

Basketball is a popular all-season sport. The availability of indoor courts guarantees this fact. However, in the summer, the game moves outdoors. Before you play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether indoors or out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; check the court for any hazards such as uneven surfaces, dirt, water or other obstructions. Verify

whether the basket posts are padded in case of collisions.

Also, be aware of other objects around you such as fences or bleachers. Proper gear is key to a win. To keep you jumping longer, wear footwear that supports your ankles. Also, mouth guards and eye shields are equally important.

Another popular summertime activity is camping.

While some individuals may stay in a camper, many take pleasure in pitching a tent. Assess the area before you set up camp. Look for animal and insect activity. The area you choose should be flat, clear of debris, and away from cliffs or ridges.

Besides wild animals, poisonous plants and insects â&#x20AC;&#x201C; another hazard of camping is the campfire. While it may

be a place for friends and family to gather, it is the most unsafe place in the woods. The flames and embers can cause burns and wild fires if left unattended. To decrease the possibility of starting a major event, dump a bucket of water or dirt on the fire to extinguish it. Continue to watch the fire pit for signs of smoldering.

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SGT. MCGILLICUDDY’S COOL WORD SEARCH Civil War Commanders in Virginia, Part 2

by Kathryn C. Weigel Production Assistant

Below are the names of Union army leaders who commanded troops in Virginia in 1864-65. Find them in the puzzle. Rank is in parentheses. The names are forward, backward, vertical, horizontal and diagonal.

William W. Averell (BG) David Birney (MG) Ambrose E. Burnside (MG) Benjamin Butler (MG) J.C. Caldwell (BG) George Crook (BG) George A. Custer (MG) Quincy Gillmore (MG) Ulysses S. Grant (LTG) David M. Gregg (BG)

Winfield Scott Hancock (MG) A.A. Humphreys (MG) David Hunter (MG) August Kaust (BG) George G. Meade (MG) Wesley Merritt (BG) Nelson A. Miles (MG) John G. Parke (MG) T. Read (COL) Philip Sheridan (MG) Franz Sigel (MG) George Stoneman (MG) Alfred Terry (MG) Alfred Torbert (BG) G.K. Warren (MG) Edward Wild (BG) James Wilson (BG) Horatio Wright (MG) SEE ANSWERS, PAGE 30

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Kenner Hitter Wins Home Run Derby

by Devin Robinson FMWR Sports

Fort Lee held its mid-season Intramural Home Run Derby recently.

Eight participants from different units (Garrison, Kenner, 108th, USMC, PWD, and HHC 59th) faced off for bragging rights. Kenner was well represented with three participants: Shawn Deal, Anthony Williams and Thomas Blackston. Each batter received 13 pitches or 10 swings; whichever came first in each round of regulation play. For sudden death rounds, each batter received four pitches without the luxury of taking a bad pitch.

In Round 1, Brian Michaels from Garrison led off hitting the first two of three pitches for homeruns. Though that hot start didn’t last, it was enough to advance to the second round. Thomas Blackston and Anthony Williams each hit one home-run squeaking into the second round. Deal took a while to get started as he flared his first three pitches into left field before regrouping with three bombs for the round. Former All-Army player William Kelley, HHC 59th, didn’t waste any time hacking away as he took only one pitch but still managed to hit three homeruns tying him for the first round

lead. KiJuan Sullivan, Patrick Cole and Dedrick Mason all failed to advance to the next round.

In Round 2, Kelley and Deal both hit three more homeruns. The highlight of the round was Brian Michaels, down to his final six swings; hitting four homeruns. Michaels reeled off two lasers then missed the next two. Down to his last two swings, Michaels hit both pitches into the woods in left centerfield. Michaels’ four homeruns gave him the lead for the second round. Williams and Blackston were both eliminated as the top three would advance to the championship round.

Deal hit first in the championship round; he started on fire hitting two homeruns in the first three swings. The one he missed fell just short of clearing the fence; Deal failed to hit any more in the round, clearly showing fatigue. Michaels clearly gassed this round couldn’t muster up enough strength to hit a single homerun. Kelley, not to be outdone, hit three of his first four pitches out; tiring he wouldn’t hit anymore. Deal and Kelley tied in the final forcing a four-pitch sudden death round.

Both hitters received a 10-minute break before resuming competition. Deal hit first hitting one homerun but that proved to be enough as Kelley didn’t hit any.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Shawn Deal of Kenner Army Health Clinic poses with the pitcher from the mid-season Intramural Home Run Derby after his victory over William Kelley, a former All-Army player.

Community Service Excellence Twenty-six staff members and students from the Navy Culinary Specialist ‘A’ School volunteered their day assisting the ALAMO Recovery Center with much needed house and yard maintenance June 18. Sailors spent time chipping and painting the center and performing yard work and planting.

The ALAMO Recovery Center has operated for more than 30 years, offering a structured, supportive and homelike atmosphere in which men learn how to function in society free from substance use disorder. With the ever increasing challenges in the community, the center provides a vital function in preserving individual character and building decent and responsible individuals. For more information about the ALAMO Recovery Center, visit www.alamorecoverycenter.com.

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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. E-mail submissions to leeepublicaffairs@conus.army.mil. For details, call (804) 734-7147.

EVENTS WOA Meeting The Crater Chapter of the Warrant Officer Association will meet July 13 in the Nothing Fancy Lounge at the Lee Club. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. and the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

All members, prospective members and retired warrant officers are invited.

For details, call (804) 765-9077.

PIA Meeting The Jessie J. Mayes Tri-Cities 555th Airborne Chapter, 555th PIA Inc., will meet July 6, 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.

For details, call (804) 590-1101.

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3rd Port Open House The 7th Sustainment Brigade will host an open house in Third Port, Fort Eustis, on July 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Visitors will be able to tour an Army landing craft and talk with Soldier mariners about the mission of Army watercraft.

For details, call (757) 878-5112, ext. 308.

CYSS Programs Registration for the Before- and After-School Program at CYSS starts Aug. 1 for youths attending kindergarten through 5th grade in Prince George County public schools.

A part-day preschool program for youths 3 to 5 years old starts in late August. Morning and afternoon sessions of the three-hour weekday program are available.

Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program will also start in late August for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2012.

For details about the programs and registration, call (804) 765-3852.

Summer Reading The FMWR Fort Lee Community Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Midsummer Knightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Read summer reading program continues through

Aug. 5 for children, teens and adults. Participants in the free program receive giveaways based on the number of books they read and enter on their reading logs.

The library is on the second floor of the Army Logistics University, building 12420.

For details, call (804) 765-8095.

Bible School All youngsters in the Fort Lee community are invited to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get on the Bus to the Big Apple,â&#x20AC;? the theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation Bible school program. It will be Aug. 1519, 6-8:30 p.m.

Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register children soon.

For details and registration, call (804) 734-0970.

Fitness Challenge Activity cards for participating in the Fort Lee Civilian Employee Fitness Program are available at FMWR fitness center front desks, the Bowling Center, Cardinal Golf Club and the Warrior Zone. Civilians may also sign up for the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenge by visiting www. presidentschallenge.org. Both programs are free, but some FMWR activities (such as golf and bowling) and fitness classes do charge fees.

For details, call (804) 734-6106.

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Bean Bag Tourneys The Hideaway is hosting bean bag toss tournaments for two-person teams on July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 and Oct. 21. The cost is $10 per team. Prizes are awarded for the top two places.

Participants may pre-register at the Warrior Zone, building 3650, on C Avenue or at the Hideaway, 4-5:45 p.m., on tournament day. The tournaments start at 6 p.m.

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Classic family games like Monopoly and Battleship will be played July 14 and Aug. 11. Family trivia games will be played June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25.

Registration for each family game night is 5-5:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away.

For details, call (804) 734-6678.

Game Nights Texas Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em, 8-ball and bean bag toss tournaments are set for the Warrior Zone this summer. The registration fee for each is $5 and multiple entries for 8-ball and poker are allowed. The bean bag toss requires a team of two people, each of whom pays the fee. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. with competition starting at 6.

Texas Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em will be on July 5 and 19, Aug. 2 and 16 with finals on Aug. 30.

Eight-ball tournament dates are July 20 and Aug. 17.

Bean bag tourneys are set for June 28, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23 with finals on Aug. 30.

For details about these tournaments, call (804) 734-6678.

NYC Bus Trip Reservations for a leisure bus trip to New York City on Nov. 10-13 are being accepted by the Fort Lee Civilian Welfare Fund, the sponsor. A deposit is required to reserve seats, with full payment due

by Aug. 30. Cost varies depending on the number of people sharing the hotel room.

For details, call (804) 734-1891.

Traumatic Grief The dreaded, sudden loss of a friend in a combat zone produces unimaginable suffering. Physical and psychological health problems may be caused by unresolved grief.

The Department of Behavioral Health has organized a support group for active duty Soldiers who lost a friend in combat.

The group meets Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m., in the third floor Group Room 1, Kenner Army Health Clinic.

To register, call Dr. Robert Brown at (804) 734-9143.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Group A Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trauma Group is available at Kenner Army Health Clinic Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.

The open support group is for service members who have had difficult life experiences that are having a negative impact on their lives. Women experiencing stress, relationship troubles, anger issues, nightmares, mood swings or anxiety due to experiences such as sexual assault, domestic violence or combat trauma may be interested in the group.

For details, call (804) 734-9371.

ACS Surviving Spouses A support group for surviving spouses of military service members is held every other Thursday at the Army Community Service conference room. Meetings will be 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. today and July 14 and 28.

For details, call (804) 734-6446.

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.

Job Readiness Six Employment Readiness Workshops are available through Army Community Service. They are Career Exploration, July 12; Resume Writing, July 12; Spouses Overseas Employment Orientation, July 12; Interviewing Techniques and Dress for Success, July 13; Job Search Strategies and Application Assistance, Aug. 10; and Small Business Workshop, Oct. 5.

For details and registration, call ACS at (804) 734-6388.

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Surviving Parents

Family Advocacy Classes

A support group for surviving parents of military service members is held every other Wednesday at the Army Community Service conference room. The 90-minute meetings begin at 6 p.m. The next session is set for July 6.

For details, call (804) 734-6446 or 734-6388.

Six Family Advocacy Program classes are available through Army Community Service throughout the year. Listed with the next available class date, they are What to Expect Now That You Are Expecting, July 6; Anger Management, July 6; Lamaze/Childbirth, July 9; Baby Basics, July 13; Stress Management, July 20; and Parenting with Love and Logic (series of three classes), Aug. 1, 10 and 17.

For details and registration, call (804) 734-6381.

PTSD Support Group Spouses and caregivers who have a Soldier or veteran in their lives dealing with post-combat stress or post-traumatic stress disorder are invited to a support group that meets Thursdays, 6 p.m., at Fort Lee’s Army Community Service facility. A military family life consultant facilitates the group.

For details, call (804) 734-6648.

Relocation Readiness Workshops designed to support relocation by service members and their families are available through Army Community Service. Listed with the next scheduled meeting date in building 9023, they are Immigration and Citizenship, July 18; Sponsorship, July 19; Hearts Apart, Aug. 1; and Homebuyer Workshop, Aug. 9-11.

Also offered at the Soldier Support Center are a mandatory Overseas Briefing every third Wednesday and a Newcomers Briefing every Monday.

For details, call (804) 734-6388.

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AIT Support Group The Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program and the James House, a community sexual assault prevention and response program, are offering an advanced individual training support group for victims of sexual violence. It meets Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m., in the Family Advocacy Program conference room, building 9023. The 24-hour hotline is (804) 894-0029.

For details about the support group, call (804) 7346459 or 734-6460.

Financial Readiness Being financially ready is a factor in many aspects of life from making a permanent change of station move to welcoming a baby into the family or managing debt and spending. Army Community Service offers a variety of classes at Fort Lee on more than a dozen topics through-

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FITNESS & SPORTS Biggest Loser Weigh-in for the next round of FMWR Sports and Recreation Department Biggest Loser Competitions will be Aug. 8, 1-7 p.m., at the Warrior Zone on C Avenue.

The free competition will run through Nov. 14. All participants will receive a fitness goodie bag. The top three winners will receive special prizes.

For details, call (804) 734-6106.

Golf Tourney The Feeding the Force Celebrity/VIP Golf Tournament will be Sept. 14 at the Fort Lee Cardinal Golf Course.

The Captain’s Choice Scramble 18-hole tournament is for teams of four players with at least one female member if possible.

Tournament sponsors are the Fort Lee Installation Food Service Management Division and SYSCO of Hampton Roads. The entry fee varies by membership and rank. It is due by Sept. 1.

For details and registration, call (804) 734-5012 or 734-5030.

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Skateboard Competitions Soccer Skills

A limited number of spaces are available for the fourth annual bear hunting trip to Cherryfield, Maine, Sept. 5-10, sponsored by the FMWR Outdoor Recreation Office. The initial deposit is due by mid-July. The $875 cost covers the hunt, housing and transportation.

For details, call (804) 765-2212.

Two more skateboard competitions have been slated at the FMWR Adventure Park on C. Avenue. They are set for July 9 and Aug. 13.

Registration opens at 10 a.m. with competition starting at 11:30 a.m. each day. Junior competition, for ages 12 and under, has a $5 entry fee. Intermediate competition, for ages 13 and up, has a $7 fee. Open competition has a $10 entry fee.

Contestants must show an identification card as proof of age, wear a helmet and pay the fee.

Bike the Park FMWR Outdoor Recreation offers group bicycle rides Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting, in Battlefield Park. Participants must call to set an appointment. Bike rentals and park passes are available at Outdoor Recreation. Trails and the pace of the rides are family-oriented.

Park passes are $3 a day or $15 a year. Rides are $5 a day or $10 a week. Bike rentals are $5 a day or $20 a week.

For details and pre-registration, call (804) 765-2212 or visit Outdoor Recreation, building 15014, on 5th Street.

New Phone Numbers The 500-Mile Club and Microfit Fitness Assessments at Clark Fitness Center have new phone numbers.

The number for the 500-Mile Club is now (804) 7346994. For assessments, call (804) 765-3646 or 734-6994.

Assessments may be scheduled 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays.

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A weeklong program to help youths 7 to 17 years old build soccer skills will be offered by SKIES Unlimited July 25-29.

The cost is $95 for the half-day and $135 for the fullday program.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

Flag Football Registration for flag football will be July 18-29 for youths age 5-7.

A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

Tackle Football

Cheerleading

Registration for tackle football will be July 18-29 for youths age 7-14.

A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

Registration for cheerleading will be July 18-29 for youths age 5-14.

A current sports physical and birth certificate are required for registration. Cost varies.

For details, call (804) 765-3852.

Piano Classes

Cheermania

Group piano classes for youths, age 6-17, will be offered Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m., at the FMWR Program Facility, building 4301. The cost is $40 a month.

For details, call (804) 734-0612.

Cheermania Week for youths, age 6-14, will be July 11-15. Full- and half-day options are available for $95 or $65, respectively.

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Anniversary Events The Children’s Museum of Richmond will celebrate its 30th anniversary with special events every weekend in July and August.

For details, visit www.ChildrensMuseumofRichmond.org.

Battlefield Camps The Petersburg National Battlefield is hosting two types of summer camps at its Easter Front Unit. The oneday Environmental Camp is for ages 8-12, and the threeday Arrowhead Day Camp, for ages 7-12. There will be one four-day session of Arrowhead Day Camp. The fee is $15 per child for the one- and three-day camps and $20 for the four-day camp.

For dates, other details and reservations, call (804) 7323531, ext. 204.

For details, visit www.historichopewell.org or call (804) 458-4682.

To register for the camp, visit www.pamplinpark.org.

For details, call (804) 861-2408.

Library Programs

Kayak Rental

The Petersburg Public Library is hosting an appearance

by Uncle Ty-rone and a Box Full of Fun on July 13, 10 a.m., at Tabernacle Community Center, 444 Halifax St., Petersburg.

The library’s summer reading program continues at all branches. It includes special programs for teens and adults. Participating teens have a chance to win a laptop computer and printer and other prizes. Adults have a chance to win a Sony Reader.

For details about summer programs, visit www.ppls.org.

Drama at Battersea

James Brown, host of “The NFL Today” and a minister, will speak July 17, 4 p.m., at Resurrection Life Christian Center Church, 216 E. Washington St., Petersburg.

For details, call (804) 732-7300.

Sycamore Rouge and Battersea Foundation are presenting “The Odyssey” on the lawn at Battersea (1289 Upper Appomattox Lane, Petersburg) through July 16 at 8 p.m. The free performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Those attending the play should take chairs or blankets for seating. They also may take a picnic dinner. Snacks and beverages will be sold on site.

A donation of $10 a car is suggested to help support the non-profit organizations sponsoring the play.

Lunchtime Lectures

Summer History Camps

The free Lunch and Lecture Series sponsored by Historic Hopewell Foundation Inc. is underway at the Appomattox Regional Library System’s main branch, 209 E. Cawson St., Hopewell. The one-hour program is held each Wednesday at noon through Sept. 7.

Participants may take a bag lunch. HHFI supplies drinks and desserts.

Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier are offering History Day Camp sessions for children 8-12 years old. The sessions will be July 19-21 and Aug. 9-11.

The cost is $100, and it covers registration, craft materials, souvenirs and snacks. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Campers take their own lunch.

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Kayaks, life jackets and paddles may be rented for use on Queen’s Creek at New Quarter Park in York County every Saturday through October, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Renters receive help launching and a map of Queen’s Creek. Twohour rentals cost $35 for an individual and $100 for a family of four or more. Reservations are not required.

For details, call (757) 890-0502.

Pilots Sought The RC Flying Club offers active duty military personnel and others an opportunity to fly the club’s training airplanes on the third Saturday of the month at Full Circle Field, 2782 Boydton Plank Road, Dinwiddie.

There is a $30 biannual fee for active duty military.

For details, visit www.fvan.org.

Summer Camps The Virginia House in Richmond is offering three summer camps that vary by age group and activities. The five-day camps cost $135 for members of the Virginia Historical Society and $150 for others.

For details, visit http://events.vahistorical.org.

Moonlight, Music New Quarter Park in upper York County (1000 Lakeshead Drive) is hosting a Moonlight and Music jam session the third Thursday of each month through October.

The next session is July 21. Those attending can take a picnic supper, blankets or folding chairs.

For details, call (757) 890-3300.

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