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PREPARING FOR THE WORST The hurricane season is here, and not having a plan if one occurs is like making a plan for disaster

KINGPIN OF YOUTH BOWLING A retired Soldier is a Saturday morning ďŹ xture amongst youngsters at the FMWR lanes

AER ACCESS Army Emergency Relief has dramatically relaxed rules in regard to submitting requests for support

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FINANCIAL MATTERS | FIDUCIARY SUPPORT

A guide to managing someone else’s ﬁnances

Hair of the dog Lisa Smith Molinari Contributing Writer

I’ll admit it, I’ve got a problem. I wake up each morning, brain sluggish and throat dry. I’m not thinking straight, but I know one thing for certain: I’ll need a drink to get through the day. Although “the hair of the dog” is pre-

But often, it’s the caregivers themselves who must make critical decisions – whether they’ve got power of attorney for a parent with Alzheimer’s or have been tapped to manage Social Security benefits for a disabled friend. The CFPB guides are geared toward people in four different fiduciary capacities: • Someone has granted you “power of attorney” to make money and property decisions on his or her behalf. • “Court-appointed guardian,” where a court appoints you guardian over a person’s money and property when they can’t manage it themselves. • You’re named as “trustee” under someone’s revocable living

cisely my problem, booze has nothing to do with it. I need coffee every morning, and lots of it, to face the fact that the dog is shedding. I didn’t believe those who warned us. “You’re getting a lab?” they said in disbelief. “You know labs shed, right?” Yeah, yeah. Whatever. Back in March, when I first set eyes on our then eight-week old yellow lab puppy, people could’ve warned me that he would grow up to have poisonous tentacles, razor sharp claws, and skunk-like scent sacs.

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I simply didn’t care. He looked just like one of those impossibly adorable LL Bean catalog puppies, and nothing, including common sense, was going to stop me from taking him home. Throughout the spring, our new dog “Moby” shed a hair here and there, but we were too busy dealing with other puppyrelated issues such as potty training and needle teeth wound care to notice. But then, summer came. Moby turned six months old a week ago, and to celebrate, his follicles have apparently decided

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• Maintain good records: Keep detailed lists of money received or spent on the person’s behalf, avoid paying in cash in order to have a record of purchases, and keep all receipts. The guides walk caregivers through their fiduciary responsibilities and provide practical money-management ideas, such as what sorts of records you should keep, how to interact with banks and other professionals on their behalf, and suggestions for avoiding conflicts with family members and friends who disagree with your actions. They also provide tips for spotting financial exploitation and avoiding scams. As Cordray notes, seniors “make attractive targets because they often have tangible household wealth – whether it is in retirement savings or home equity – but they may be isolated or lonely or otherwise susceptible to being influenced by a predator in disguise.”

to take a vacation. Accordingly, his stiff little yellow hairs have been granted their freedom to explore every nook and cranny of our household. It all happened quite suddenly. One day, to praise Moby for returning the pair of underwear he had stolen from my son’s room, I reached down to stroke his back. He gave me several licks to the face before I noticed that I had a veritable catcher’s mitt of dog hair covering my hand. SEE DOG, PAGE 15

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Anyone who’s ever been asked to step in and manage their parents’ or someone else’s personal finances can tell you that it’s an awesome responsibility – and by “awesome,” I don’t mean “totally cool.” It’s more like “inspiring an overwhelming feeling of fear.” (Thank you, Dictionary.com.) In recognition that millions of Americans act as fiduciaries (i.e., manage money or property) for loved ones, often with no formal training or expertise, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created four, easyto-understand caregiver guides called “Managing Someone

Else’s Money” (at www. consumerfinance.gov.) CFPB Director Richard Cordray notes there are 50 million older Americans – and millions of aging baby boomers are rapidly approaching retirement. Some 22 million people over 60 have already given someone power of attorney to make their financial decisions, and millions of others – including younger disabled adults – have court-appointed guardians or other fiduciaries. “In order to protect our seniors, we must educate the caregiver generation,” he explains. Sometimes that means learning more about the financial products and services available to seniors to help them make informed choices.

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trust and have decision-making powers over the trust’s assets. • “Government fiduciary,” where you’ve been appointed by the government to manage someone’s Social Security or Veterans Administration income benefits. The CFPB cites four main responsibilities for fiduciaries: • Act in the person’s best interest. For example, a fiduciary shouldn’t loan or give the person’s money to themselves or others and should avoid other conflicts of interest. The guides provide examples of actions that may pose conflicts. • Manage money and property carefully. This includes paying bills on time, protecting unspent funds, investing carefully, and maintaining a list of all monies, properties and debts. • Keep your money and property separate. This means paying the person’s expenses from his or her own funds, and avoiding joint accounts.

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Staff Sgt. Bane Kraft, an Ordnance School instructor, guides Soldiers during advanced individual training. NCOs like Kraft will now have the opportunity to earn instructor badges under a new system. See Page 3.

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Staff Sgt. Robert Jurado, right, an instructor with the Track, Metalworking and Recovery Department, guides advanced individual training students in rigging chains and hooks underwater to extract a disabled vehicle from the pond during training Aug. 20 at the Downer Complex located in the northern area of the installation.

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New instructor badge program aims to attract, produce top trainers Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Palmer Instructor-Writer, Ordnance School

The Ordnance School recently closed the book on the 39-year-old Instructor Development Program. It was one of the first decisions made by the new Chief of Ordnance Brig. Gen. Kurt J. Ryan when he recently assumed command of the regiment, subsequently adopting the Army’s new Instructor Development and Recognition Program as a replacement. The IDRP was initially unveiled in 2013 as an incentive for noncommissioned officers to strive for instructor positions at NCO academies. The commonly held belief was that it would not only help NCOAs recruit the best qualified NCOs to become instructors, but also evolve to become an ideal incentive program for other schools trying to attract

top-quality troops to their teaching platforms. Adam Jenkins, a master instructor at the Ord. School with more than eight years of experience, said the IDRP is a way to re-invest in the institution while improving the skills of students. “Every NCO will complete the mission regardless of a reward or not, but the instructor development recognition program aims to make the product better,” he said. “Why not make available a recruiting tool to help attract the best qualified NCO to the school and help Soldiers be the best they can be?” One of the biggest changes in the transition is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2016. That’s when the schoolhouse will start converting current instructor badges to the new Army-approved instructor badges. There are four levels of qualification current ordnance instructors can earn

Every NCO will complete the mission regardless of a reward or not, but the instructor development recognition program aims to make the product better. Why not make available a recruiting tool to help attract the best qualified NCOs to the school and help Soldiers be the best they can be?” – Adam Jenkins, civilian instructor

– associate, instructor, senior instructor and master instructor. Under the new IDRP, only three levels are attainable – instructor, senior instructor and master instructor. What does this mean for current ordnance instructors? There will be a cross-level switch from badges being worn currently to an Army instructor badge equivalent. For instance, those who have earned the Ordnance Senior Instructor Badge will be awarded the Army’s Senior Instructor Badge. As a requirement, all current instructors

must complete the Instructional Design Basic Course found on the Army Learning Management website. This is designed to be a straightforward, simple process, providing the required documents are submitted. Those who currently hold Associate Instructor Badges will not be awarded a badge under the new program and will have to start off at the beginning level of IDRP. Civilian instructors will continue to wear their Ordnance Instructor Badges and not the Army’s IDRP as it only applies to military instructors at this time.

While considering the conversion from the old badge system to the new, there were many talks with Training and Doctrine Command. It was apparent a suspension of the current system would need to take place, but the dates it would happen were not known. Suspension allowed all instructors the opportunity to fulfill requirements to convert their current badge or get a new one as well as provide the Training Management Office ample time to gather all required documentation to ensure all instructors will be awarded the appropriate badge. Ordnance suspended the program on July 28 to ensure a smooth implementation. This is not as simple as just removing one badge and putting on another. The TMO, responsible for the administrative implementation, worked through the various staffing actions required to push the program forward. Time needed to be allotted for certain personnel to complete schooling, conduct coordination efforts at all levels from divisions to departments, rewrite ordnance regulations to support the new IDRP, develop a new instructor observation form and get approval from TRADOC to move ahead with full implementation. The projected timeline for full implementation is March 1, 2016. What is required to earn the Army’s instructor badges? According to TRADOC Regulation 600-21 and current guidance, recipients must pass the Army Physical Fitness Test, fulfill the requirements of Army Regulation 600-9, and meet minimum requirements set forth in AR 614-200. Additionally, NCOs must complete the Foundation SEE BEST, PAGE 9

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Veterans to learn about new initiatives at RAD Ray Kozakewicz Production Assistant

“There are a number of issues facing military retirees, veterans and their families of utmost importance to Gov. Terry McAuliffe,” said Jaime Areizaga-Soto, deputy secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Areizaga-Soto will be the guest speaker at the annual Fort Lee Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 26, and he plans to address important issues including an initiative to make veterans a top priority of the new Virginia economy. The RAD program, hosted by Soldier for Life – Retirement Services, is set for 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Soldier Support Center, located between 13th and 16th streets. Areizaga-Soto will speak after opening remarks. “Above all, I want to thank the veterans and retirees for their service,” the Army National Guard colonel said in a recent Traveller phone interview. “I also want to bring them up-todate on what Virginia is doing for them and what they can do for Virginia in our new economy.” He said, “On another side, I will talk about the new retirees – post 9/11 – and all the work the governor has been leading in the commonwealth to make it the most veteran-friendly state in the nation.” This includes transition issues, employment, education, veterans’ services and other areas. “A great deal of investment has been made in Veterans and Defense

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Affairs in the commonwealth to serve about 800,000 veterans.” Virginia has the fastestgrowing veterans’ population among all U.S. states, and it has the highest percentage of women veterans and veterans under 25 years old than any state, he noted. “The governor, the Congressional delegation and the General Assembly are fully committed to the success of veteran initiatives,” he said. Another important issue in Virginia and nationwide is to eliminate veteran homelessness, the deputy secretary noted. “Since October 2014, we have been able to permanently house 1,015 homeless veterans in the commonwealth,” Areizaga-Soto said. “The governor has made this a priority, and we are well on our way to achieve that goal. We work very closely in tandem with the U.S. Veterans Administration and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.” He said, “We are very blessed to have about 300,000 Title Ten (active duty) service members and dependents in the com-

monwealth. That is a great workforce. Whether it’s one tour as a veteran or 20 years as a retiree, we want all to continue to serve in the commonwealth private sector. When they leave the military, they have all the tools to perform a new mission in the state.” He said the new Virginia economy is based on a talented workforce, and “veterans are just the right workforce” it needs to fulfill this new structure. “This means we are not as dependent on DOD spending, particularly in light of the challenge of sequestration.” In his planned remarks at the RAD event, he said he intends “to touch on the sensitivity of sequestration particularly its impact on the military mission. “It is important for veterans to stay engaged and make their voice heard in the overall process and the need to make sure we invest in our troops.” He added, “I want to welcome all those who have decided to make Virginia their home and invite others to make Virginia their home too.” Areizaga-Soto said he has served in uniform “one way or another since he was 18.” He graduated with honors from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S.Army. He has served as an Army National Guard Judge Advocate General for nearly 20 years, and is the commander of a Judge Advocate Detachment. In 2013-14, he was called to active duty to attend the SEE RAD, PAGE 22

KAHC Asthma Event Sept. 17-18 Kenner Army Health Clinic will conduct asthma awareness activities Sept. 17-18, 10 a.m. - noon, in the pharmacy lobby. Individuals also can learn more about asthma control and management on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at www.cdc.gov/asthma. To learn how to raise awareness about asthma, visit the Global Initiative for Asthma website at www.ginasthma.org and use CDC’s Online Asthma Awareness Toolkit (www.cdc.gov/ asthma/world_asthma_day.htm). For details, call (804) 734-9086.

AFAP Conference Oct. 6-8 Community input is being accepted for the 2015 Fort Lee Army Family Action Plan Conference, which is slated for Oct. 6-8 at Liberty Chapel. Soldiers, family members, retirees and DOD Civilians may participate in the conference as volunteers and by submitting issues for consideration. Additional details can be found on the Army Community Service webpage at www.leemwr. com. During the garrison conference, volunteer delegates from the community are divided into working groups that discuss the submitted issue papers. Selected issue papers will be presented to senior leadership during the AFAP out-brief Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m., at Liberty Chapel. Anyone in the community can attend that event. For questions and issue paper submissions at Fort Lee, email afap@leemwr.com or call (804) 734-7979.

Schools Seek Impact Aid Input Military-connected parents, including DOD Civilians, should be aware of the Federal Survey cards being sent home by local school districts this fall. These cards are vitally important to the districts as each one completed provides federal dollar reimbursement (upwards of $4,500 per child) for lost property tax revenue that would be generated if the military installation was not in place. Under the program, money goes back into school districts to enable the best education possible for children. Parents with questions should contact their child’s school administrative office.

Exchange Students Making a Difference Students in military families who “go above and beyond” to make a difference in their community could win a $5,000 scholarship in the Army and Air Force Exchange Unilever Rewards of Caring Scholarship contest. To enter, authorized students in 6th-2th grades with a 2.5 or higher grade-point average can submit an essay (in English, 500 words or less) by Oct. 1 in English of 500 words or less explaining their involvement in community service projects and why their community is important to them. Four winners will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. Entries should be mailed to: Exchange Rewards of Caring Scholarship Contest, P.O. Box 7837, Melville, NY 11775-7837. Winners will be chosen by Nov. 10.

TARP Brieﬁngs Date Change The final 2015 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program briefings have been rescheduled for Oct. 22, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., at the Lee Theater. These briefings are a mandatory annual requirement for all DOD employees and contractors with a security clearance. For details, call (804) 734-1569.

Kenner Prescription Changes Effective Oct. 1, a new law requires all TRICARE beneficiaries, except active duty service members, to obtain select brand name maintenance drugs through either TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery or from a military pharmacy. Beneficiaries who keep using a retail pharmacy for these medications will have to pay the full cost. For details, visit http://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/ Archives/09_01_15_EMM.aspx.

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(LEFT) Attendees at the 9/11 Service of Remembrance and Healing in Memorial Chapel Friday bow their heads during the invocation. The service reflected on the tragedies that plunged the country into war, offering readings, prayers and spiritual guidance. Most of the installation leadership was present including Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham Sr., CASCOM and Fort Lee commanding general and CSM, respectively. (ABOVE) Station Chief Curtis D. Livingston, Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services, chronicles the events comprising the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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63& 7,(51(< %52:1 Unit: Medical Department Activity MOS: 68S – preventive medicine specialist Age: 24 Hometown: Hampton Family: married; five siblings Time in service: three years Pastimes: “I like to be outdoors doing things like taking my dog to the park or going water rafting – anything adventurous. I also enjoy spending time with my family because I was away from them for two years, so any chance I get to go home and see them I’m right there.” Strengths: “I’m very determined and persistent. If I set a goal for myself, I will continue to reach for that goal no matter how long it may take or what obstacles stand in the way.” Weaknesses: “I believe my biggest weakness is my kindness. I always try to see the good in everyone. I’m not saying that is a bad thing, but there have been instances when trying to only see the good doesn’t help in a situation.”

Pet peeve: “It’s going to seem really silly, but I hate when someone stops the microwave early and doesn’t clear the timer when they’re done.” Worst fear: “Being a failure or disappointment to my family.” Proudest moment of your life: “I’ve had some good achievements but I don’t think I’ve had my proudest moment just yet.” One person you most admire: “My father.” One defining moment: “While in Japan I climbed Mount Fuji and on the way up I learned a lot about myself. The saying is “if you climb it once, it’s an experience of a life time, if you climb its twice you’re crazy, if you climb it three times you’re a warrior.” I know climbing a mountain doesn’t exactly seem like the time to learn, but I had a lot of time to reflect on my past and present and how I want my future self to be. Once I reached the summit I knew what I needed to do and how I was going to become a better me.” How you define success: “I think success is unique to each individual. If you feel

you’ve met your goals in life and are happy with the outcome and what you do, I believe you are successful.” What it means to serve your country: “Service before self is, perhaps, the most important element of military life. The concept of unlimited liability is critical. By this I mean that a Soldier/Sailor/Airman or Marine can be ordered into situations that could cost them their life. This makes military service fairly unique. To me, serving my country really means I want to be a part of something

bigger than myself.” Why you joined the Army: “My father is my role model so, when he said he wanted one of his children to join the military one day, I decided it would be me. I joined in 2012, and I’ve enjoyed it ever since.” What makes a great leader? “A leader is person who can not only give out commands, but can listen and give good advice. Someone who you can learn from, that you respect, and depend on to have your best interest in mind. I believe it’s someone who inspires you to do your best at everything, not just because they said so, but because you would want to show you’re just as dependable as they are.” What makes a great Soldier? “It varies from person-to-person. For one, instinct may make a person a good Soldier, another person may make a good Soldier because they have an iron will and determination. The Soldier is a person of pride and courage.” Best thing about the Army: “I think one of the best things is once you join you’re a part of a lifelong team/family.” Future goals: “Become an officer in the Army as a physician’s assistant.” – Compiled by Tereasa Wade, KAHC Public Affairs

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Child safety seat emergency stickers could save lives RICHMOND – Imagine this scenario: there’s a serious car crash involving a family; an infant in a child safety seat has a specific medical condition and needs care, but the other people in the car are unable to communicate. Virginia’s new Child Safety Seat Emergency Identification Sticker is a tool to aid fire, rescue and law enforcement officers in this situation so they can learn important personal and medical information about a child. Also, if the other vehicle occupants in this scenario need medical care and the infant does not, the sticker lists an emergency contact person for the child.

Developed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ Highway Safety Office, the Child Safety Seat Emergency ID Sticker is reflective and has two parts. Small square stickers are placed on the sides of the car seat so first responders will know to look for the main sticker. The main sticker – located on another part of the seat that’s not visible – contains ID and medical information. The two-part design allows the child’s personal information to be protected from view. A news conference introduce this important safety sticker to Virginians was held Aug. 19 at the Children’s Museum of

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noncommissioned ofﬁcers to become instructors Continued from page 9 Facilitator Course or equivalent, Cadre Training Course, 80 or more hours of primary instruction time, and have two observations completed on an approved rubric not less than 30 days apart. Senior instructors must complete the Foundation Training Developer Course or equivalent, Intermediate Facilitations Skills Course, Instructional Design Basic Course, attain 400 or more hours of primary Instruction time and have two

observations completed on an approved rubric not less than 30 days apart. They also must design a course/lesson and earn a score of at least 80 percent on the rubric found in TRADOC Regulation 600-21. Master instructors must attend the Advanced Facilitators Course, Evaluating Instructor Workshop, accumulate at least 400 hours of primary instruction time, and be recommended and selected by the Master Instructor Selection Board. Most instructors arriving after the full implementation and who

fulfill a three-year tour will be capable of attaining instructor and possibly senior instructor status within their first TRADOC tour. Master instructor status, however, will likely be attained during a second TRADOC tour of duty. Why is the new instructor program an important move for the future of the Ord. School? The reasons vary, but most critical is the urgent need to get the best qualified and trained Soldiers to their first duty stations, said Jenkins. Providing the best training, re-

sources and instruction available is the only way the goal is achieved; all of this starts with investing in the instructors. Rewarding those responsible for training military personnel is not just a one-fold move; recognizing every Soldier through this program is a benefit to each student who undergoes training at the schoolhouse because it instills a sense of pride and worth. Accordingly, Jenkins said wearing the badge should not overshadow the substance it represents. “It isn’t just about a piece of metal attached to a uniform or a one-up on a fellow NCO. Most NCOs recognize excellence, they recognize an accomplishment and

they recognize the need to do the best they can,” he said. “This is a measuring tool for all instructors and potential instructors. Tis will allow leadership to gauge personnel and place emphasis back in the schoolhouse on the quality of their instructors versus just accomplishing the mission. “This program not only benefits NCOs who come and excel at the schoolhouse,” Jenkins concluded, “but also but will help develop an instructional atmosphere that breeds the best qualified and trained ordnance Soldiers the Army has ever received from an organization that demands nothing less.”

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Lodge facilities set for transition Garrison thanks employees for service during ceremony T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

An Army institution that has strived to be a home away from home for military members and their families will begin a new era at Fort Lee beginning Oct. 1. That is the date the 1,000-room Fort Lee Lodge, one of the Army’s largest, will begin operations as a private entity under the Privatization of Army Lodging program. The conversion also includes the eight additional lodging buildings at Fort Lee. The installation Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate is the current operator of the lodge. It will relinquish control of the facilities to IHG, an international hotelier that is currently operating facilities throughout the continental U.S. Under PAL, the contractor operates under the terms of a lease, said Rhonda Hayes, director, Capital Ventures, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Housing and Partnership). DASA (IH&P) is charged with program oversight.

“PAL has a number of benefits for the Army,” she said. “Primarily, PAL keeps the product (lodging) sustained over the 50year term of the lease. We don’t have to rely on appropriated funds to re-capitalize the buildings.” According to the IHG website, 80-percent of the lodging facilities covered by the contract were in need of renovation at a cost of more than $1 billion. Under the terms of the lease, said Hayes, a reinvestment account sets money aside for renovations. Since the program’s inception, the privatization partnership has spent millions on the renovation of older facilities all across the country. The Fort Lee Lodge, completed in December 2012, and its companion facilities, along with those located at Fort Benning, Ga., are the last two operations in the continental U.S. slated for privatization under PAL. Cynthia Moinette, general manager, Fort Lee Lodging, said 194 people are currently employed by the lodges. Fifty-one are

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scheduled to retire under the privatization plan, and 119 were hired by the new operator. Many of the remaining employees are looking for work elsewhere. Most of those slated for retirement were on hand for a ceremony honoring their service Monday at the Fort Lee Lodge. Col. Paul K. Brooks, commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lee, and Melissa S. Magowan, deputy to the commander, presented certificates of service to employees and offered their thanks for supporting the lodging mission here. “You’re all awesome,” said Brooks during one portion of his speech prior to the presentations. The employees, many of whom have worked at the lodges since the 1980s, seemed to be in high spirits after the presentations. They laughed, joked and reminisced while enjoying refreshments and snacks. Some even danced. Margaret Hinton, who will be closing the curtain on a 39-year career at the facilities, said she wanted to work another two years

but harbored no disappointment she was not offered a position with the new company. Her early retirement presents more opportunities to travel, she said. “It’s a blessing,” said Hinton, whose husband Ronald also is a lodge employee. “The kids are grown; me and my husband are both retiring, and instead of visiting Vegas once a year, we can go twice.” Wanda Taylor, a 32-year Army Lodging employee, said many of her co-workers have gone about their duties with a high level of camaraderie. “Army Lodging really took care of people,” she said. “If it hadn’t, they wouldn’t have stayed 30-40 years.” Since its inception in 2009, PAL has overseen the privatization of lodging facilities at more than 40 installations across the continental U.S. Many have been renovated and rebranded as Holiday Inn Express. Additionally, the privatization partnership has constructed several new facilities under the name Candlewood Suites. More than 4,500 employees at Army installations in the continental U.S. have been affected by the Army’s decision to transition management of its lodging facilities to civilian contractors. The PAL program expires in 44 years.

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(ABOVE) Staff Sgt. Clark Burns, Romeo Company, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, faces a formal board Sept. 7 on the first day of the AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year Competition at Fort Jackson, S.C. (RIGHT) Burns steps through the Confidence Obstacle Course during the second day of events. During the competition, Burns said his motivation to compete was simple. “I want to set a positive example for my Soldiers,” he said. “You can’t expect your Soldiers to do something you wouldn’t do. You can’t expect your Soldiers to go to a formal board, to push themselves to make themselves better, unless you are willing to lead by example and show them the way.” The 2015 PSOY meet was conducted in conjunction with the annual Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition hosted by TRADOC. The winners of the event are Staff Sgt. Jacob Miller, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., DSOY; Staff Sgt. Mark Mercer, 108th Training Command, Reserve Component DSOY; and Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Enriquez, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, PSOY.

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A Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoy makes its way down a highway in 2009. The group has plans to commemorate the U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy of 1920 with a cross-country convoy that starts Sept. 19 in the nation’s capital. It is scheduled to roll through Richmond, Chesterfield Country and Petersburg sometime during the morning of Sept. 19. The convoy terminates in San Diego next month.

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Group to re-trace convoy route ; scheduled to pass through local area Sunday T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

What is billed as “America’s longest veterans’ parade” will travel through the local area during the weekend. The 2015 Bankhead Highway Historic Military Vehicle Convoy, which will begin a historic 3,000-mile journey Saturday from Washington, D.C., to San Diego, is scheduled to roll through Petersburg and Chester via U.S. Route 1 around midmorning Sunday. The convoy traces the route of the historic U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy of 1920. It will feature roughly 100 vintage military vehicles spanning World War I to Vietnam, said Lee Holland, a convoy participant and member of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, the event’s sponsor. He said it is an honor to be a part of the event. “I’m participating in it for the sense of retracing history,” said the Army Logistics

University employee and military vehicle collector. Bankhead and another convoy completed a year earlier contributed to the development of the country’s interstate highway system, added Holland. “This was a significant accomplishment in 1920.” The name Bankhead comes from the moniker given to the road route spanning the country’s southern half in the early 1900s. It is the namesake of John Hollis Bankhead, an Alabama politician and roads advocate. Holland said the Bankhead convoy drew upon its predecessor and sought to accomplish three goals. “One, it was a recruiting tool; two, it was to test the road networks of America because they were primitive at that time,” he said. “Most of the roads were not paved. The third thing was to test out the new device – the truck.” In 1920, horses and mules were still used, said Holland, noting the 1919 and 1920 convoys served as test beds for how vehicles would perform under various conditions. “It

was the first military applications of commercial trucks,” he said. The original Bankhead convoy was comprised of 182 Soldiers and 50 vehicles carrying all types of supplies and equipment to sustain operations. It encountered bad weather, muddy roads and sometimes impassable routes. The trip took nearly four months to complete. Obviously, this year’s convoy will not encounter the challenges its predecessor faced 95 years ago since the bulk of the country’s interstate roads system was completed decades ago. It will, however, face potential problems concerning the vehicles’ ability to make such a long trip, said Holland. “You have to realize it’s a challenge to get a piece of equipment that’s 70 years old to do this; to make the runs up and down the roads,” he said. Holland, who is planning to complete a segment of the trip to Atlanta, plans to sit behind the wheel of a 1942 WC56 general officer command vehicle. “Just because of the size, safety and com-

fort of the ride,” said Holland, who owns several vintage military vehicles. “It’s three tons of truck.” The convoy is scheduled to make its way to the Atlanta metropolitan area around Sept. 26. It plans to make stops in such places as Hot Springs, Ark.; Fort Worth, Texas; Deming, N.M.; Yuma, Ariz.; and El Centro, Calif. San Diego’s Balboa Park will host the convoy’s endpoint Oct. 18. The 1919 convoy traveled the Lincoln Highway located in the northern portion of the country. It included a young tanker making the trip as an observer. Brevet Lt. Col. Dwight Eisenhower came to comprehend the importance of adequate roads following the operation. He remembered as much when he became president and subsequently persuaded Congress to enact the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. The legislation led to the interstate highway system.

Disaster preparedness: consider what could happen, make plans Many events can trigger emergency situations with the potential to escalate into disaster. Consider power blackouts, chemical spills and disease outbreaks – maladies that could happen anywhere at any time – and the crippling effects they would have on a community if they were long-term and/or widespread. Of course, these are in addition to earth- and weather-related phenomenon such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and severe winter weather, all of which have occurred along the East Coast and, more specifically, in Virginia within the past decade. “I know it’s not something most people want to think about, but awareness and acceptance of what could realistically happen is an important step toward preparedness” noted Thomas Loden, installation emergency manager for the Fort Lee Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. “It’s just wise for community members to familiarize themselves with the spectrum of possible dangers. With those things in mind, it’s more likely that they’ll follow up with a wellthought-out response plan that enables them to react quickly and decrease potential harm to themselves or their families.” Loden heads up the installation’s National Preparedness Month awareness campaign. The Army – in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency – is touting a national movement called “America’s PrepareAthon.” It is a nationwide community-based call-to-action that encourages discussion, planning and preparation. The campaign’s No. 1 goal is to increase the number of citizens who understand the hazards most relevant to their community and know the corresponding protective actions. “Fort Lee leaders at all levels are dedicated to, and are continuously focused on, fostering a culture of preparedness to strengthen the Army and nation’s ability to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond and recover from any emergency,” said Loden. “By encouraging Soldiers, their families and the civilian workforce to be proactive in emergency planning, we turn awareness into action and take significant strides toward individual and family resiliency.” Serious contemplation of potential threats can seem overwhelming, Loden admitted.

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Prepare for disasters by making a plan. Obtain a copy of the community and state evacuation plan that shows designated travel routes and provides tips for emergency assistance, i.e. locations of nearby hospitals. It’s also a good idea to maintain updated friends and family phone contact listings that could be shared with work associates, supervisors or neighbors.

That’s why it’s important, he said, for individuals and families to specifically “focus on the basics” of emergency notification, athome preparedness and an effective evacuation plan. In the United States, the main agencies that warn of natural hazards are the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey. NWS uses the following terms for specific natural hazards: watch – conditions are favorable for a hazard to develop or move into a specified area – and warning – a hazardous event is occurring or imminent; immediate protective action is necessary. Individual communities are responsible for widespread dissemination of emergency notices. Army installations support this effort by establishing mass warning and notification systems. At Fort Lee it includes the “big voice” outdoor speaker system, internal voice alarms in many administrative buildings, the ArmyFortLee Facebook page and the ATHOC Lee Alert system that will send emergency notices to subscribers through the official on-post computer network, cellphones (voice and text), email, home phones and more. To read more about the system,

visit www.ftleetraveller.com; click on the PDF archive link; select the Sept. 10 issue. Several information resources with item checklists are available for individuals and families who want to assemble an emergency preparedness kit. They include the Ready Army website at www.acsim.army.mil/ readyarmy, and the Ready Virginia website at www.readyvirginia.gov. A helpful “Army Stand-To!” resource page also is available at www.army.mil/standto/archive_2015-09-01/. “Keep in mind also that a well-stocked emergency kit will be useful regardless of the hazard,” Loden said. “Just plan for what you or your family would need if basic services like electricity and water were not available for several days, and running out to the store, bank or gas station was not an option. Remember also you can’t wait until the emergency incident or large storm is knocking on our door – that’s when store shelves empty quickly and coveted items like batteries and bottled water are nearly impossible to find.” Another scenario that individuals and families need to be prepared for is emergency evacuation to a designated shelter or “safe zone” away from the hazardous area.

In this case, a well-prepared family readiness kit provides another big advantage because it will contain most of the items that individuals would want to take with them. A shelter is a publicly identified, certified, supplied, staffed and insured masscare facility where endangered people can find temporary protection for a limited time. Army installations coordinate shelter needs with appropriate state, local, host-nation and private agencies. The American Red Cross is the principal U.S. resource for development, management and operation of certified shelters. It’s important to know the do’s and don’ts of a shelter; for example, whether or not they accept pets or can accommodate specific medical or limited mobility needs. With that in mind, a bit of advanced research into the frequently used shelter facilities in your community would be a big advantage during an actual emergency. Having alternatives in place, such as a veterinary facility that could care for your pet during an evacuation, also could reduce the anxiety of a mandatory relocation. To prepare for more severe circumstances where emergency evacuation to a distant location is necessary, individuals should obtain a copy of the community and state evacuation plan that shows designated travel routes and provides tips for emergency assistance, i.e. locations of nearby hospitals. It’s also a good idea to maintain an updated friends and family phone contact listing that could be shared with work associates, supervisors or neighbors. Remember to keep contact information updated in the online Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (https://adpaas.army.mil) as well. It provides vital, standardized information to service leaders who must assess, manage and monitor the recovery process following a widespread catastrophic event. “Hopefully, this information has given you food for thought,” Loden concluded. “The main point is all of us need to take disaster preparedness seriously and not allow complacency to put ourselves or those we love in danger. That’s really what it boils down to … knowing that the possibility of disaster always exists and simply having a plan and making those advanced preparations can greatly reduce the potential of harm, anxiety and panic when faced with a situation that’s far beyond our control.” Questions about National Preparedness Month activities at Fort Lee can be directed to Loden at (804) 765-2680 or thomas.r.loden. civ@mail.mil. Information also can be found at ready.gov. – DPTMS and Staff Reports

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The 508th Transportation Company recently took a bit of a diversion from its usual duties of supporting the Quartermaster Situational Training Exercise (Enhanced) to conduct training operations essential to surviving on the battlefield. The unit, an element of the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, conducted an Evacuate a Casualty Field Training Exercise Aug. 27 in preparation for a Convoy Situational Training exercise later this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of the exercise is to give our Soldiers exposure to the type of training they can expect to undergo if they were assigned to a deploying unit,â&#x20AC;? said Capt. Dyke Johnson III, commander, 508th Trans. Co.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;While the 508th is a nondeployable unit that supports schoolhouse training here, when these individuals report to deployable units, they will be better prepared to master those skills required to survive downrange.â&#x20AC;? During the exercise, unit members trained on how to correctly treat and prepare a casualty for medical evacuation during a convoy operation. In addition, Soldiers were tasked to identify improvised explosive devices and correctly complete unidentified explosive ordnance reports using the sequence set by the Army to report activity, type, contamination and mission threat to Soldiers. Provided with a route, the convoys served to properly react to indirect and direct fire and properly evacuate injured personnel. With the support of Bravo Company, 5th Battalion

(General Support), 159th Aviation Regiment, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, 508th Soldiers evacuated simulated casualties to a CH-47 Chinook aircraft. As a result, many of the Soldiers came away with a positive training experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The experience I had today with training was something I could look back on and say I was able to do that with my company, and felt pretty realistic with the Chinook,â&#x20AC;? said Pfc. Dana Henry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The training simulated realistic medical evacuation procedures used in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and better prepared Soldiers to save lives and react better in a given situation when deployed,â&#x20AC;? said Sgt. Casey Raza, who came to the 508th last September from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.

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The 508th Trans. Co. is responsible for providing logistical support to the U.S. Army Transportation School, and the Army Logistics University by helping to support their mission of training thousands of Soldiers and officers an-

nually. Due to the extent of their mission, maintaining a level of combat readiness for its own personnel is an important aspect of their overall readiness, said 1st Sgt. Johnny Jones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s training was focused on the 508th basic

convoy skills and techniques that our Soldiers lose during their time in the TRADOC,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We succeed daily in supporting training for over 2,000 Soldiers and officers, so why shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we train ourselves as well? Soldiers first, mission always.â&#x20AC;?

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Greyson Haynes, son of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chris and Paige Haynes, stands proudly among Warrant Officer Association members while holding a $1,000 scholarship check awarded to him recently by the Crater Chapter. The recipient was the second of two 2015 scholarship award winners. Haynes, who will attend The Citadel in South Carolina, earned the scholarship with an outstanding essay submission.

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Members of Ordnance Basic Officer Leader Course Class 15-015 pose with kindergarten students of Curtis Elementary School in Chester during a school orientation event Sept. 3. The Soldiers helped parents and students find rooms and escorted students around the school. They also helped them to become familiar with the school buses.

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Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrick Raley, 345th Training Squadron unit deployment manager; Shel Douglas, director, Prince George County Social Services, and Adrienne Johnson, an Air Force Transportation course manager, pose with a box of donated school supplies that included character backpacks, pencils, notebooks, themed tablets and more. The 345th TRS collected the school supplies in August to help support their 5th annual Back-to-School Supply Drive. The donations were provided to the PGC Department of Social Services to help them prepare for its Back-to-School Fair.

Since then, dog hair has permeated every aspect of our lives. First thing in the morning, my scratchy throat is the sure sign Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve inhaled several hairs in the middle of the night, triggering sudden coughing fits. When I shake the covers to make our bed, puffs of hair become airborne, creating a cyclone of dog hair that glows visibly in the morning light, before gently drifting back down to settle on our bedspread, ready to be inhaled another night. I often find a hair floating in my morning coffee and have to fish it out with a finger. If I miss, it ends up on my tongue. Strangely, I can feel it, but somehow canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to find it. Eventually, I swallow and hope that dog hair doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have too many carbs. The rest of the day, I find mats of hair in the lint trap, tumbleweeds of hair drifting down the hallway, tufts

of hair on the upholstery, balls of hair on the bathroom rug, blankets of hair in the vacuum filter, tangles of hair on the fan blades, and a generous sprinkling of hair on carpets, furniture and fixtures. Also, thanks to my unfortunate mistake of allowing Moby to ride along in the minivan to drop my teenage daughter off at her summer job, anyone who enters our vehicle gets out looking like Chewbacca. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was canine-ly possible for a dog to shed so much hair, much less for it to end up on top of our refrigerator, baked into the meatloaf, or woven into my toothbrush bristles. In a strange and incredibly annoying sort of way, dog shedding is quite miraculous. In fact, it will be a miracle if I survive this process without hacking up a hairball myself. But in the meantime, I guess I have no choice but to love every hair on ... or off ... Mobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adorable little head.

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FRAME BY FRAME T. Anthony Bell Senior Writer/Special Projects

What started out as a way to get closer to girls during his adolescence has evolved into something of a calling for a U.S. Army garrison employee. Albert Williams, chief, Housing Division, Directorate of Public Works, tells the story of his introduction to bowling with his trademark wide grin, slightly tinged with suggestions of mischief. “I got started in bowling in 1976-77; I was still in high school,” said the retired Army sergeant major, husband and father of three. “One of my friends said, ‘Hey, basketball season is over with. They’re

Retiree’s passion for game and sharing it has helped to grow Lee’s youth bowling league kicking off this new bowling program after school … there’s a whole bunch of girls down there and only a few boys. “Let’s get in on this thing!’” The short of it is, Williams was moved by romantic aspirations but grew to love the game of frames. Over the years, the volunteer coach and mentor developed a desire to share it with others, helping to provide hundreds of Fort Lee youth and their families with opportunities to “get

in on this thing” of bowling. He said his motivation for doing so is rooted in the very first and most precious moments of achievement. “I just enjoy the smiles on kids’ faces when they knock down their first strike, the first spare or when they need to get a big enough score to help their team win in the 10th frame,” said Williams. “Or when they come off the lane and they’re excited about participating, and they want to

please their mom and dad.” Williams, who grew up in the Houston inner city and was dismissive of bowling because it wasn’t popular, wound up earning a bowling scholarship at Texas Southern University. When he joined the military in 1981, he continued to bowl competitively for a short time. His participation waned due to the demands of family life and military duties. More than 14 years later, Williams returned to the lanes in a substantial way while stationed in Geissen, Germany. Assigned to a non-tactical unit affording SEE FRAME, PAGE 18

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WASHINGTON – Army Emergency Relief has made it easier for junior Soldiers to request interest-free loans and grants. Effective Sept. 9, most lower-ranking troops will be able to apply for emergency financial assistance without involving their chain of command. The new policy pertains to privates through corporals and specialists who have a minimum of 12 months service or have completed Advanced Individual Training – whichever comes first. They will no longer be required to request an AER loan or grant by going through their chain of command. Charles Durr, who serves as assistance chief for AER, said the change was brought on because his organization feels the first year of service is essential in establishing trust between leaders and service members, and it’s a kind of integration period

where good financial fitness is being developed. Another reason for the policy shift is because AER has seen about a 35-percent decline over the last six years in the number of active-duty Soldiers seeking assistance, Durr said. During calendar year 2014, AER had 35,000 requests for assistance and disbursed nearly $46 million to help activeduty Soldiers set up homes, repair autos and take care of expenditures that were unforeseen, he said. “We attributed the decline in asking for help to what was an intimidating, time-consuming process in that Soldiers would have to go to the squad leader, the squad leader to the platoon sergeant, the platoon sergeant to the first sergeant and so on,” Durr said. “We think our Soldiers deserve to be afforded a streamlined process for resolving any of their short-term financial issues.” Durr said it’s safe to assume no-in-

Proper care of groceries reduces foodborne illnesses Kevin L. Robinson DeCA public affairs specialist

Gambling with food safety is a bet people cannot afford to lose. According to Foodsafety. gov, one in six Americans will fall ill this year from food poisoning, with 100,000 going to the hospital and 3,000 people dying annually. Commissaries have layers of food safety protection to help keep foodborne illnesses away from their customers. However, once patrons purchase their groceries and go home, who is on the clock for food safety? With the September observance of Food Safety Month, the Defense Commissary Agency is reminding its patrons to use the

guidelines of “Be Food Safe” when they handle their groceries. “ Be Food Safe is an effective and simple process for commissary patrons to help protect themselves from foodborne illnesses while they transport their groceries and once they bring their purchases home,” said Army Col. Michael A. Buley, director of the DeCA’s public health and safety directorate. “A momentary lapse in food safety vigilance can turn a delicious meal into a trip to the doctor’s office.” “Effective food safety is a nonstop process that begins with farmers, continues with suppliers and retailers, and ends with the consumer,” said Chris Wicker, a public health advisor at DeCA

terest loan requests and grants are down due to a fear of a perceived stigma that’s associated with asking for help and being labeled as “bad Soldiers” because they have financial issues. Some Soldiers felt their need for financial help would threaten future promotion and selection for leadership positions or that they might lose their security clearances. Direct access to AER has been gradual. In 2013, sergeants first class were given direct access to AER without going through their chain of command. After a further worldwide assessment completed, Jan. 1, AER extended direct access to sergeants and above, so it’s been an incremental change over time, Durr said. The retired command sergeant major said when Soldiers had to move through the laborious and embarrassing process of the chain of command, they would seek out alternatives like payday lenders for emergency financial assistance. Then

headquarters. The Be Food Safe message is simple: clean, separate, cook and chill. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of AgricultureFood Safety Inspection Service recommend the following safe handling techniques: Clean • Wash hands with warm soapy water for 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat, poultry or seafood. • Wash utensils, cutting boards, dishes and countertops with hot soapy water after preparing each food item and before preparing the next item. • Food contact surfaces can be sanitized with a freshly made solution of 1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of water. Separate • Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood from other foods in your grocery shopping cart and in

they’d be stuck with high-interest loans. Ways in which AER has assisted Soldiers and their Families in the past include initial deposits for utilities needed for establishing a new household. Durr added that AER can also assist with the purchase of washers, dryers, beds and other furniture instead of renting-to-own. “We can help with auto replacement when it’s not financially sound for a Soldier to continue to dump money into auto repairs that cost more than a vehicle is worth,” he said. In mid-July, AER opened a new category of assistance – minor home repair – for those Soldiers who choose to buy homes rather than rent. This new category is designed to cover repairs on interior and exterior wiring and the like which aren’t covered by basic home owners’ insurance. “We have a significant investment portfolio – so we’re postured for disasters, payless paydays, things of that nature… and this is the Soldiers’ fund, so they should be able to draw from it as needed,” Durr said. “We continue to look for ways to meet the emergency financial needs of our Soldiers and their families, so we have to be an organization that evolves as the Army changes.”

your refrigerator. • If possible, use one cutting board for fresh produce and a separate one for raw meat, poultry and seafood. • Never place cooked food on a plate that previously held raw meat, poultry or seafood. Cook • Cook poultry to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 F as measured with a food thermometer. Chill • Chill food promptly and properly. Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared foods and leftovers within two hours (or one hour if temperatures are above 90 F). Wicker said one often overlooked part of food safety is the manner in which commissary patrons move their groceries from the store checkout to their refrigerator. “Germs in a dirty reusable shopping bag, leaving perish-

ables without a cooler in a hot car for an extended period of time, and failing to separate foods that can cross contaminate – all of these factors and more can lead to a food safety disaster,” he said. For more food safety information, visit www.commissaries. com and choose “News & Info” then “Food Safety” from the dropdown menu. You can also choose “Links” then “Health/ Food Safety” to see a list of websites on the latest health and safety reports and information from other agencies. To find the latest food safety alerts and product recalls affecting military commissaries, visit http://www.commissaries. com and click on the “Food & Product Recalls” box on the front page. For more food handling techniques, go to www.homefoodsafety.org/food-poisoning/foodsafety-start-at-the-store.

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him more off-duty time, he began league bowling once again. A fellow bowler wanted his children to participate, but there was no youth bowling league. After some deliberation, they began one for six children. “That grew to about 10 kids,” he said. “We mentored them and just helped them become better bowlers.” When he arrived at Fort Lee in 2003, Williams’ son Albert Jr. was a seasoned bowler who had previously competed in leagues and tournaments in the Fort Lewis, Wash., area. He desired to join a league and became good friends with the Fort Lee Bowling Center manager’s son. “They hit it off and decided to be on a team together,” recalled Williams. “That’s really when we started building the program we have today.” With the help of the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff and dedicated volunteers over the years, the youth bowling leagues here went from about 20 bowlers in 2003 to “about 30, then 40 then 80” bowlers, said Williams, who has served as the league secretary, treasurer and fundraising chairperson but has always been known as “coach.” “The next thing you know we had 160.” The program hit its peak during 2008-09 when roughly 190 youths participated in three different divisions, added Williams. Chip Wikan, the Fort Lee Bowling Center’s business manager who has

known Williams for about 12 years, said his leadership and team-building skills, love for the sport and interpersonal acumen have all contributed to a strong youth program. “This program doesn’t exist in its present form without him,” he said. Bowling Center employee Frank Carrington has similar sentiments. He has seen Williams perform a myriad of duties over the years in support of the leagues. One thing is evident, he said: “He loves what he does,” said Carrington. So much so that Williams almost downplays the program’s growth in favor of promoting its substance. The access bowling provides – there are no roster limits and physical ability is less of a factor compared to other sports – and the potential for achievement is what excites him. Williams said he is proud of the fact that at least one former league bowler earned a spot on a NCAA Division I team and several have recorded perfect games. In fact, he likes to recall the day Albert Jr. and his teammates – Brandon and Blake Cox and Trey Hicks – set a four-person national youth scratch record in 2009 with a 1065 score. “I remember watching it like it was yesterday,” he said, beaming at the recollection. “They threw something like 20 strikes in a row during that game. It was just phenomenal.” Accolades aside, Williams said the program’s true merit rests with the opportunities it

I love it when the little kids grab me by the leg and give me a big hug. I love it when they see me in the mall, years later and say, ‘Thank you, ‘coach.’” – Retired Sgt. Maj. Albert Williams

presents to community youth in support their collegiate ambitions. The league’s trophies are essentially scholarships. “We’re almost at the $40,000 mark,” said Williams of the scholarship money distributed since 2008. The earnings gained from league bowling, Williams reasoned, is a better alternative than sending kids off to multiday local and state tournaments where the expenses are steep and returns miniscule. “Here at Fort Lee, we give them a chance to compete without traveling and they get a chance to earn the same monetary awards,” he said. The cost to bowl in the Fort Lee youth leagues is $21. No bowling ball or shoes are needed and competitors get a uniform and water bottle. After that, “They never have to pay another dime,” said Williams, noting corporate sponsorships make it all possible. Williams is also proud of the family atmosphere the leagues have cultivated

over the years. Saturday mornings, he said, are full of energy at the bowling center with parents at their leisure and kids of all ages milling around, chatting and just being kids. In the midst of it all is Williams, calling the play-by-play over the public address system and just being a friendly voice. “It’s a good time,” he said. Considering the opportunities the leagues provide for families to bond, its low cost and scholarship offerings, Williams said those are not the things that makes him most proud. That place in his heart and mind belongs to those who have shared his charitable vision along the way. “The volunteers – the men and women who stepped up and said, ‘Coach Al, what do you need? Or what can I do for you to make this thing operate?’’’ he said. Williams has seen and achieved much over the years since first arriving at Fort Lee. It’s been long enough to see 6-year-olds grow to be high school and college students and long enough to witness the installation’s massive expansion as a result of Base Realignment and Closure. With all of that change, however, the teenager who first got into bowling to meet girls rests comfortably in his niche, proud to be a contributor to the sport of bowling and the community at large. “I love it when the little kids grab me by the leg and give me a big hug,” said Williams. “I love it when they see me in the mall, years later and say, ‘Thank you, coach.’ “I love it when they call me ‘coach.’”

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Americans spend roughly $50 billion each year on low back pain. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work, and it is the second most common neurological aliment in the U.S. – only headache is more common. About 80 percent of people have at least one episode of lowback pain during their lifetime. Men and women are equally affected by back pain and it occurs most often between the ages of 30-50. Factors that increase the risk of developing the ailment include smoking, obesity, older

age, physically strenuous work, sedentary work, a stressful job, job dissatisfaction and psychological factors such as anxiety or depression. Acute low back pain lasting from a few days to a few weeks is usually mechanical in nature and the result of trauma such as a sports injury, yard work, house work, sudden jolts sustained in vehicle accidents or other stress on spinal bones and tissues. Symptoms range from aches to shooting or stabbing pain, decreased or limited flexibility, or the inability to stand straight. Chronic back pain is often progressive and the more difficult to determine. Although low back pain unrelated to injury or other known causes is unusual in pre-teen children, overloaded book bags can

quickly strain the back and cause muscle fatigue. To avoid back strain, children should bend both knees when lifting heavy packs. Most people with low back pain should be managed by a primary care or family medicine provider. If the pain is caused by a serious condition, a neurosurgeon or orthopedist who specializes in back

surgery is usually recommended. People should contact their health care provider for advice if any of the following occur: • 70 years or older with new back pain • Pain does not go away, even at night or when lying down. • Weakness in one or both legs or problems with bladder, bowel or sexual function can be signs of cauda equina syndrome, arising from compression of the nerve bundle at the base of the spine. These symptoms should be evaluated as soon as possible. • Back pain is accompanied by unexplained fever or weight loss • A history of cancer, a weakened immune system, osteoporosis, or the previous use of corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) for a prolonged period of time • Back pain results from falling or an accident, especially if you are older than 50 years. • Pain spreads into the lower leg, particularly if accompanied by weakness of the leg.

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VSU Military Appreciation Day | Sept. 19 Virginia State University will hold a Military Appreciation Day during its football game Sept. 19, 2 p.m., at Rogers Stadium, Ettrick. The Trojans face the Kentucky State University Thorobreds. All military personnel with a valid active, retired or dependent identification card will be admitted to the football game at no charge. This annual game is dedicated to honoring active duty military members and veterans for their service and commitment to the nation.

KAHC Active Duty Clinic Ceremony | Sept. 25 A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated active duty clinic at Kenner Army Health Clinic is scheduled for Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m. All clinic beneficiaries – especially active duty military members – are welcome to attend.

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Military Job Fair | Sept. 29 A job fair hosted by the Civilian Jobs organization is set for Sept. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Regimental Club, 2609 C Ave. The event will feature regional national employers with positions in administration, aviation, customer service, law enforcement, logistics, maintenance, engineering and more. To pre-register, visit www. civilianjobs.com. For details, call (678) 819-4153.

Cardinal Club Championship Signup Deadline | Oct. 1 Registration is open for the annual club championship until Oct. 1 at the Cardinal Golf Club. The event is set for Oct. 3-4, 7:30 a.m. It is open to all annual members with USGA handicaps. It will be a two-person team, 36-hole stroke play event. The $60 fee includes golf, a cart, lunch and beverages on both days, plus prizes. For registration and details, call (804) 734-2899.

National Disability Month Program at DeCA | Oct. 6 Register by Sept. 29 for the National Disability Month program set for Oct. 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Defense Commissary Agency headquarters in multi-purpose rooms 3 and 4. The guest speaker will be Michael Murray, principal advisor, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, who will speak on “Recruiting, Retaining and Honoring Federal Employees with Disabilities.” For registration and details, email or call (804) 734-8000 ext. 48267.

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and MWR Newcomers Dinner should be made by Oct. 9. The free quarterly event is set for Oct. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Regimental Club. At the family event, new community members who have arrived in the area the previous six months or less can become familiar with programs and services both inside and outside the gate, and meet other families. In addition to food and games, door prizes will be awarded including electronics, amusement part tickets and more. For reservations, email marketing@leemwr.com or call (804) 734-7821.

ACS PCS Move Planning | Every Monday The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program will host free PCS Planning seminars every Monday, 10-11 a.m. in the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. Seminar topics include financial entitlements and costs associated with planning for an initial permanent change of station move. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

First Termers Training | Every Friday The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program hosts free Financial Planning seminars for first-term Soldiers every Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the Soldier Support Center, Room 125. The seminars are only open to Soldiers within three months of arrival at their first permanent duty station (E4 and below). Topics include money management, budgeting, consumer awareness and more. For details, call (804) 734-6388.

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Calendar, continued YOUTH FMWR Youth Bowling Signup | Until Sept. 19 The Fort Lee Youth Bowling League will hold registration for the upcoming league season thru Sept. 19 at the Bowling Center. There will be free bowling Sept. 19, 9 a.m. - noon, for those who join the league. A registration fee of $21 is due by final registration. Volunteer coaches also are needed. For details, call (804) 734-6860.

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Field Day of the Past | Sept. 18-20 Field Day of the Past – a family event with historic re-enactments and living history exhibits, entertainment and many other activities – is set for Sept. 18-20, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., at 1741 Ashland Road, Rockville, in Goochland County. The event also includes carnival rides, arts and crafts, pony rides, a flea market, Robinson’s Racin’ Pigs, 4-H Shows, tractor and truck pulls, food and more. Parking is free. Children under 12 are free. For details, call (804) 741-8468, email fielddayofthepast@gmail.com or visit www.fielddayofthepast.net.

Fun with Model Trains | Sept. 19 Young participants will see a model train exhibit and explore the amazing work and detail that goes into collecting model trains Sept. 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield. Kids also will learn about the history of railroading in Ettrick. Registration is required. For details, call (804) 318-8688.

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The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer two family programs at historic Eppington Plantation Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m., and 2-4 p.m., at 14201 Eppes Falls Road. The plantation was built in 1768 by Thomas Jefferson’s brother-in-law, Francis Eppes VI, and is periodically open to the public. The first program is a tour of the house and grounds at a cost of $8 for adults. The second program includes a scavenger hung for geocaches at a cost of $10. To register, call (804) 748-1623.

Cemeteries in Contrast | Sept. 19 Petersburg Department of Tourism and Petersburg National Battlefield will hold a three-hour walking and vehicle caravan tour of two Civil War cemeteries Sept. 19, 10 a.m., beginning at Blandford Cemetery, Rochelle Lane, Petersburg. Following a walking excursion at Blandford, participants will travel by personal vehicle to Poplar Grove National Cemetery. The free program will explore the differences in Petersburg’s two main Civil War cemeteries. For details, call (804) 733-2396 or 732-3531, ext. 208.

Mulligans for Mutts | Sept. 25 A golf tournament to support military veterans and dogs is set for Sept. 25, noon, at Evergreen Country Club, Haymarket. The event is free for active duty military and veterans. For others, the cost is $60. The fee includes golf, lunch, dinner and drinks. To register, visit www. ruffranchsanctuary.com.

USO Zoo Appreciation Day | Sept. 27 USO will host a free Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoological Park, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at 3500 Granby St., Norfolk. To gain free admission, a military ID should be presented. Family members also are free. There will be giveaways from sponsors, face painting and other activities. For details, visit www.facebook.com/ USOHRCV.

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RAD | Wealth of information Continued from page 4 National War College college course at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., where his fellow senior officers elected him class president. After graduating from Stanford Law School, he practiced for 12 years with large U.S. law firms. He is a former White House Fellow at the U.S. Treasury Department and served as the senior attorney advisor at the U.S. Agency for International Development. AreizagaSoto holds a Master’s of Science in Security and Defense from the Inter-American Defense College, a Mágister from the Academia Nacional

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benefits, services and pending policy and legislation. The event also offers immunizations, blood pressure checks, identification card, notary and certain tax and legal services, and more in one location. A number of installation agencies and activities as well as off-post organizations will set up for the event, including Kenner Army Health Clinic. Other speakers include Col. Paul K. Brooks, Fort Lee garrison commander, and Lt. Col. Brett H. Venable, KAHC commander. A free lunch will be provided for the military retirees and family members by First Command. For more information, call (804) 734-6555.

BACK PAIN | Preventive measures Continued from page 19 strain the back, maintaining correct posture and lifting objects properly can help prevent injuries. Applying ergonomic principles at home and in the work place can reduce the risk of back injury and help maintain a healthy back.

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